2023 Australian Open R128: Roberto Carballes Baena vs Novak Djokovic [4]

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Zodd

Hall of Fame
RCB hasn't varied his depth much so far. With the possible injury I would've guessed the tactic would be to test him depth wise. Not easy pulling of any tactic with Djokovic playing this well though
 

Bubcay

Legend
If the leg holds, Novak has a great chance to win it all this year... Once he gets into his rhythm, that is it... Clean and powerful performance so far...
 
Commies said he's 8 miles quicker on the FH than the last year average. Is he trying to compensate for the BH unreliability with agression on the FH?
I don't think the BH itself is an issue, but if you don't let Novak take control and stretch him, he still has hestiation in his movement. Doesn't fully slide into his shots like usual. That's why he plays this aggressive I reckon.
 

Zodd

Hall of Fame
First I've seen of Baena and he has shown some entertaining tennis and a great attitude so far, certainly hasn't stepped on court accepting defeat beforehand
 
I don't think the BH itself is an issue, but if you don't let Novak take control and stretch him, he still has hestiation in his movement. Doesn't fully slide into his shots like usual. That's why he plays this aggressive I reckon.
They just showed UEs stats for BH at like 2-2 in the first, and it was 5 for Djoko, 1 for CB. Maybe it was just a coincidence, but then him not feelijg comfortable moving to the BH would likely affect the stroke quality itself.
 

NoleFam

Bionic Poster
Yep, this court is miles slower this year.. Not really a good news for Djokovic.. He will have to work much harder...
When I looked at him and Medvedev practice, the speed looked ok but that was in the heat of the day in sunny conditions. It's not a quick court though and faster conditions suit him more these days, especially now when he's not 100%.
 

Aretium

Hall of Fame
Novak has really changed personality last few years. He’s become like serena just so unbearable. Constant entitlement and complaining
 
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