Wimbledon 2012: Why Novak Djokovic Should Be Considered the Favorite

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Published: June 19, 2012

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***Before reading this article, I strongly encourage that you read this debate***----An as an aside, I am fully anticipating a hotly contested feud over this subject matter as goes with the territory in any debate.  With that said, I am willing to discuss any components of this article and subject matter given a healthy and civilized debate environment is maintained***

Following his 2012 French Open final defeat at the hands of Spanish sorcerer Rafael Nadal, the Serbian world No. 1 hopes to rekindle the flame that was lit just one short year ago on the revered Wimbledon lawns.   

It must be said that Djokovic undoubtedly has a lot on the line at this year's Wimbledon.   Defending crucial points from last year's victory are key for the purpose of maintaining a grip on the top ranking.   In supplement, the tides of the 2012 season have been much more variable than in 2011 as if to say Djokovic's unilateral dominance has dissipated.   

At certain stages of the 2011 season, defeat appeared to be the unfortunate inevitability for any opponent standing across the net from Djokovic.

Halfway through 2012, Djokovic has already equaled his loss count from 2011.  The aura of pure fear and intimidation he instilled has seen a steady reduction as the season has progressed.  

Belief, a feeling extracted and ultimately deprived from his opponents in 2011, has rejuvenated itself in the minds of the enemy. 

Despite all of this, I firmly believe that Djokovic is the surefire favorite to take down Wimbledon.  With the recent success of Nadal, I totally understand that there are those that have serious issues with such a seemingly outlandish assertion, but hopefully those worries will be appeased.

As to why Djokovic should be the favorite, let's first look at his dominance over Roger Federer.  Its been decades since Federer has taken down Djokovic. &n...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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