Australian Open: Novak Djokovic vs. David Ferrer Pick

Predicted Winner in BOLD

Singles – Semifinal

[1] N Djokovic (SRB) v [4] D Ferrer (ESP)

The three-time champion, two-time defending champion and world number one enters this semifinal as a heavy favorite.  As well as Ferrer has played in the past 12-15 months, this is a mismatch on paper.  Ferrer did manage to win a set versus Djokovic in the 2012 US Open semifinal round during heavy wind.  Nole’s ability to take the ball early means that he will make/let Ferrer run a lot.  Ferrer has a great return game, but so does Nole.  As a matter of fact, Djokovic likely has a better return game than Ferrer.  Djokovic also has a better serve than Ferrer.  Both guys are going to have to work to hold, but Djokovic has a comparative advantage here.  Djokovic has great defensive skills that will allow him to steal a few points when Ferrer is controlling court position.  However, Djokovic is going to be making Ferrer make use of his sublime defensive skills for most of the match.  I think sheer willpower may earn Ferrer a set, but Djokovic will win in three or four sets.  Both men are going to work hard on court as Ferrer will not go quietly.

3 Comments Add yours

  1. Mike Swanquis's avatar Mike Swanquis says:

    Whatever happens, it is pretty remarkable how consistently Ferrer has been getting to his glass ceiling over the past year or so.

    1. Dan Martin's avatar Dan Martin says:

      Yeah 3 of the past 4 slams in the final four and a quarter at Wimbledon

  2. jane's avatar jane says:

    i like ferrer but i am rooting for nole. i think ferrer versus fed would produce a very anti-climactic final. ferrer versus murray might be less so as they’ve had some close ones, but mostly those have been on clay or grass. i really can’t see ferrer beating anyone in the final. nole has a better chance and the final would be more exciting i think….going by present form.

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