Novak’s strength: exploiting Roger’s weakness

Originally posted on Grand Slam Magazine:
Like other sports, tennis often boils down to who can use their strengths to take best advantage of an opponent’s weakness. When Novak Djokovic needed a crucial point in the Wimbledon final, he went to Roger Federer’s backhand. He didn’t just aim for a general area. He relentlessly targeted…

Wimbledon 2015: Tweets about the Gentlemen’s Championship

The contrasting emotions on #WimbledonFinal day! http://t.co/SuxArjT72d pic.twitter.com/gJEYk6pAQQ — BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) July 12, 2015 He has won @Wimbledon & the @AustralianOpen in 2015. Will #Djokovic also be holding the #usopen trophy? #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/fW03sV0CRW — US Open Tennis (@usopen) July 12, 2015 I’ve said Nole is too good on hard courts to only have 1…

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Tale of the tape: Djokovic vs. Federer, Wimbledon final

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will be squaring off for the 40th time in their careers on Sunday at Wimbledon. Djokovic is looking to even the head-to-head series at 20-20. Head-to-head Overall: Federer 20-19 At Grand Slams: 6-6 At Wimbledon: 1-1 On grass: 1-1 Wimbledon records Djokovic: 51-8, 2 titles…

Wimbledon final expert picks: Djokovic vs. Federer

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
The 2014 Wimbledon final between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer lived up to the hype, going five sets. Now the top two players in the world are back on Centre Court to battle for the trophy. A four-team panel makes its picks. (1) Novak Djokovic vs. (2) Roger Federer Ricky:…