Roger Federer vs. Novak Djokovic: Repeat Or Reversal of Fortunes?

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Published: January 25, 2011

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Only two men are through to the semis and they both got through their quarters in compelling fashion. Naturally, I'm talking about Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. 

Their rivalry is often overlooked in the grand scheme of things, when it is all about Roger and Rafa and whether they'll get to their 23th career meeting in the final of the Aussie Open. 

Meanwhile, the Djoker and the Maestro are set for their 20th match, Federer leading 13-6, 11-5 on hard courts and 4-2 in HC slams. Moreover, the Swiss came out on top four out of five times in 2010, but lost their most important - the US semifinal after failing to convert two match points, Djokovic going big on those points.

Federer has taken his revenge, beating him three times in the fall including a stinging 6-1, 6-4 at WTF in London after which an awed an impressed Djokovic said that Federer was playing the best tennis of the year and the balls 'kind of listened to him'.

Nevertheless, given that the Djoker won their last slam meeting, you might say that both players are looking to turn the tables. 

Who's the favourite going in? 

 

The case for Djokovic

The Serb is arguably riding on a high and playing the best tennis of his life. He's had a tremendous Fall, reaching the US Open final, winning the Davis Cup and playing as well as anyone. He's faced the toughest opponent that any one of the top-four has run into and completely dismissed a reborn Tomas Berdych with a dominant 6-1, 7-6, 6-1 victory in the quarters. 

One might say that's he's playing the best tennis of anyone.

He's beaten the Swiss in Slams twice, a feat not matched by many, and has the belief he can do it again. 

He's arguably the best returner in the game and hit some of the cleanest ground-strokes of both wings. He's consistent and a great defender, yet more than able to hit it big, whe...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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