US Open 2010: Novak Djokovic Needs To Run on His Adrenaline

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Published: September 12, 2010

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Surreal.

This was the feeling after watching Novak Djokovic finally conquer the demons of Roger Federer at the US Open and won a humdinger ending at 7-5 in the fifth. The match—while it had its low moments (especially the scratchy play by Federer in the even sets)—had more than enough high moments, especially in the fifth set. The quality of the match went to another level with a battle between Federer’s supreme defense—has he ever defended better than he did in that fifth set?—and Djokovic’s offense.

The match was filled with emotions, and Djokovic truly deserves this victory after being the bridesmaid against Federer three consecutive times in New York. Unfortunately for him, this is not the end, although, the way this unfolded makes it worthy of being a Grand Slam final. Djokovic still has a final to play against Rafael Nadal, who is looking to complete his career Slam in less than 21 hours from completing his epic victory.

With little recovery time between the semis and finals, questions will again be raised for the feasibility of Super Saturday, and the extreme temperatures and wind will further enhance the need of a roof at the two show courts at the Flushing Meadows. For now, though, it remains to be seen whether Djokovic has enough left gas in his tank to combat the world No. 1 or is it destiny for Nadal, who only needs this major to complete his tally for a career Golden Slam?

This post deals with the Djokovic’s side of the story, while antiMatter discusses Nadal’s chances in tomorrow’s finals.

 

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Novak Djokovic is unarguably the better hard court player between the two. All seven of his career wins against Nadal have come on hard courts, and winning both of their contests at the North American Deco Turf. He swings through the court better, has better court penetration, with lesser topspin and flatter shot...
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