Novak Djokovic: Keys to Victory in Australian Open Final

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Published: January 27, 2013

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Today, two of tennis' greatest heavyweights will go head-to-head in what will be a repeat of the last Grand Slam final, when Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic faced off at Flushing Meadows for the U.S. Open title.

In the end, Djokovic lost that battle, and Murray walked away with the first Grand Slam title of his career, but as the World No. 1, there's no reason the tables can't be turned in Melbourne, especially given how successful Djokovic has been here in the past, as he won each of the last two Australian Open titles.  

Both players were impressive in their Australian Open Semifinal matches, as Djokovic made quick work of David Ferrer, while Murray took down 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer in a five-setter.

Heading into tonight's match, here's a look at some of the keys to the match for Djokovic if he hopes to exact revenge upon Murray.

 

 

Limit the Unforced Errors


 

It's no secret that Murray's most successful when he gains momentum and causes his opponent to make uncharacteristic mistakes, as was the case during the Scot's win over Federer this week. Murray committed just 47 errors to Federer's 60.



It's also no secret that Djokovic, while fiery at times, is one of the tour's most unflappable and consistent players, and doesn't get rattled easily.

However, when the pair met at last year's U.S. Open, Djokovic committed 65 unforced errors, which was a big reason why the Serb dropped the match's first two sets, thus digging himself a hole that was ultimately too big to overcome.

 

 

Get Ahead Early

 

To date, Djokovic and Murray have met on big stages four times (three Grand Slams and one Olympic Semifinal), with each man winning twice.



Of the four meetings, in both of Djokovic's wins—which came in the Semifinals of...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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