Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray: the Pretenders To the Throne

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Published: August 2, 2010

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The current 2nd and 4th ranked players in the world have been laying in the shadows of the two dominant players over the last five years, biding their time and honing their skills as they themselves attempt to become the presiding forces on the tour.

Federer and Nadal have ruled over the tennis world for half a decade, and held the longest-running "one/two" positions in history. But the Serb and the Scot have been there through most of that time, constantly nipping at the heels of the two greats. The time to assert themselves as future No.1s is near.

As the first of the major U.S. Open series events fast approaches, the Masters 1000 event in Toronto, the hard court pedigree of Djokovic and Murray should hold them in good stead.

Djokovic has won five such titles on this surface, as well as the prestigious end-of-year World Tour Championships and the Australian Open, both in 2008. The Serb's offensive baseline game can be devastating on his beloved cement. In fact, when Djokovic is on his game he is, in my opinion, the most effective hard court player in the world today.

And, after his re-ascension to the No.2 position in the rankings, there is no reason why he should not have the confidence to let his tremendous skills take flight.

Another aspect of his game that will help him navigate the treacherous waters of this fast-paced season, is his tenacity. When Djokovic is really up for the match and the fight, he is a nightmare for all opposition.

Battle-hardened veteran, Fernando Gonzalez, once stated that he had never played anyone like his Serbian opponent, after teenage Novak came through their gruelling five set encounter in the second round of the French Open in 2006.

Recently, breathing problems and allergies have sometimes prevented him from realizing his fu...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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