Novak Djokovic’s Dominance Will Lead to Third Straight Title in Melbourne

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Published: January 18, 2013

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You know when you’re being compared to Andre Agassi and Roger Federer that you’re doing something right.

ESPN’s Greg Garber compared Novak Djokovic’s dominance at Melbourne to the impressive runs by the two aforementioned tennis greats.

Djokovic, winner of 17 consecutive Australian Open matches, has won the past two events and three of the past five Down Under.

He’s not done yet, either.

The Serbian star has relatively cruised through the first three rounds of play and is positioning himself to make a run at third straight Australian Open championship. That’s something Agassi and Federer both failed to do, despite their massive success at the season’s first major event.



In fact, no one has won three straight Australian Open titles in the history of the tournament.

The road to history won’t be easy, but Djokovic is skilled enough and experienced against all of the remaining competition. That will only help his current level of play.

His serve has yet to be broken throughout the first three rounds of play, and it is looking better and better each set.

If there was ever a favorite to win a Grand Slam, the spotlight has to turn to Djokovic in the Australian Open.

It’s almost become automatic for the world’s No. 1 male tennis player. The current ATP rankings have him slated comfortably above Federer and Andy Murray.



World No. 4 Rafael Nadal is not in contention due to a stomach virus that struck during the waning stages of his recovery from a torn patella tendon in his left knee. With Nadal out and Federer rapidly climbing in age, the cards are stacked in Djokovic’s favor.

Djokovic also holds a 10-7 edge against Murray in head-to-head matchups, including a win over the Scottsman in the 2012 Australian Open semifinals.

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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