Wimbledon 2013 Results: Breaking Down Novak Djokovic’s Semifinals Victory

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Published: July 6, 2013

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It wasn’t easy, but world No. 1 Novak Djokovic eluded heavy-hitting Juan Martin del Potro in the semifinals in five sets to secure his second Wimbledon finals berth.

Djokovic was the favorite to win the match, but it was to be expected that Del Potro would put up a tremendous fight. The No. 8 seed had no reason to hang his head following the loss.



As ESPN Tennis noted during the contest, Djokovic and Del Potro battled it out in the longest match in Wimbledon semifinals history:



While match length isn’t a true indication of quality, there’s no denying the intensity both players showed, providing the excitement one would expect from two exceptionally talented players in pursuit of a Wimbledon title. It was a classic display of versatility, skill and mental acuity.

Del Potro is left to reflect on those aspects as he looks ahead to his next tournament. Djokovic, on the other hand, will have a showdown in the final to prepare for.



As the Serbian prepares for one final obstacle in his pursuit of a second Wimbledon title, he’ll likely do so reflecting on what he has done well to this point—which, to be honest, covers nearly every facet of the game.

Let’s take a look at a couple key areas in which Djokovic excelled against Del Potro ahead of his final showdown of this year's tournament.

 

Service Game



There really isn’t an area in which Djokovic needs to improve based on his tournament run to this point. He has had short moments of fleeting fitness and lapses in focus, but as a whole, there’s nothing he is in desperate need of fixing.

Nothing was more true on Friday.



Djokovic was superb in his demanding five-set win against Del Potro, finding his rhythm in the return game against a powerful hitter, prolonging points he easily could have l...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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