Novak Djokovic Heads into ATP World Tour Finals as the Best of the Big Four

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Published: November 3, 2014

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Novak Djokovic heads into the ATP World Tour Finals as the clear favorite. He's also distinguishing himself as the best of the Big Four. 

Djokovic solidified his No. 1 ranking with a comprehensive 6-2, 6-3 win over Milos Raonic at the Paris Masters. It was his 600th career victory.

Going into the year-end championships, which get underway in London Nov. 9, Djokovic has no glaring weakness in his game. The complete package, Djokovic looks as calm and relaxed as he does focused and determined. At a time of the year when guys are nursing injuries and battling fatigue, Djokovic appears fresh and fit. 

His career has been so enmeshed with other members of the Big Four, that his unique talents sometimes get lost in the conversation. His court coverage is ridiculous. He traverses the baseline, altering from defense to offense, sliding into shots like he's Elastic Man. He can redirect shots without warning, leaving opponents wrong-footed. 

Winner of seven Grand Slams, Djokovic has outpaced Andy Murray. Of course Roger Federer leads everyone with 17 Grand Slam titles. Rafael Nadal has a lopsided head-to-head advantage against Federer. 

Djokovic has never enjoyed prolonged dominance like Federer. He has yet to own a Slam in the fashion that Nadal does the French Open or in the way Federer reins at Wimbledon.

However, right now, Djokovic is the closest thing to a sure thing on tour.



Nadal is out with appendicitis. Federer, although gaining on Djokovic in points, is fighting Father Time. Murray is surging, but Djokovic dismissed him in straight sets in Paris.

Djokovic's win over Raonic was another example of how the Serb finds answers to players who puzzle others. Raonic hit 21 aces in his 7-6 (5), 7-5 win over Federer in the semifinals. Federer struggled to make a dent in Raonic's service game. The Canadian loss just 15 points on ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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