Novak Djokovic beat Dominic Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the Australian Open final, 2020 on hard court
Djokovic was the defending champion and this was his record extending 8th Australian Open title. This was Thiem's third loss in as many Slam finals. He would go onto win his maiden Slam at the US Open later in the year. Thiem had won 4 of the pair's last 5 matches and would go onto win the next one too
Djokovic won 157 points, Thiem 147
Serve Stats
Djokovic...
- 1st serve percentage (87/134) 65%
- 1st serve points won (66/87) 76%
- 2nd serve points won (24/47) 51%
- Aces 9
- Double Faults 5
- Unreturned Serve Percentage (32/134) 24%
Thiem....
- 1st serve percentage (108/170) 64%
- 1st serve points won (75/108) 69%
- 2nd serve points won (28/62) 45%
- Aces 14 (1 not clean), Service Winners 3 (1 second serve)
- Double Faults 5
- Unreturned Serve Percentage (35/170) 21%
Serve Patterns
Djokovic served...
- to FH 45%
- to BH 47%
- to Body 8%
Thiem served...
- to FH 41%
- to BH 49%
- to Body 10%
Return Stats
Djokovic made...
- 130 (52 FH, 78 BH), including 1 return-approach
- 2 Winners (1 FH, 1 BH)
- 18 Errors, comprising...
- 8 Unforced (1 FH, 7 BH)
- 10 Forced (5 FH, 5 BH)
- Return Rate (130/165) 79%
Thiem made...
- 97 (47 FH, 50 BH)
- 23 Errors, comprising...
- 14 Unforced (8 FH, 6 BH)
- 9 Forced (6 FH, 3 BH)
- Return Rate (97/129) 75%
Break Points
Djokovic 5/12 (10 games)
Thiem 5/12 (7 games)
Winners (including returns, excluding serves)
Djokovic 37 (18 FH, 10 BH, 2 FHV, 5 BHV, 2 OH)
Thiem 37 (18 FH, 6 BH, 4 FHV, 3 BHV, 6 OH)
Djokovic's FHs - 5 cc (2 at net), 7 dtl (1 return), 1 dtl/inside-out, 3 inside-out, 1 inside-in and 1 longline
- BHs - 2 cc (1 slice), 5 dtl (1 return), 1 inside-out/dtl, 1 drop shot and 1 net chord dribbler
- 2 from serve-volley points - a first volley and a second volley, both BHVs
- 1 from a return-approach point (1 OH)
- 1 OH on bounce from baseline
Thiems FHs - 4 cc, 4 dtl, 7 inside-out, 2 inside-in and 1 drop shot
- BHs - 5 dtl and 1 lob
- 2 swinging FHVs (1 not a net shot)
Errors (excluding serves and returns)
Djokovic 70
- 52 Unforced (23 FH, 27 BH, 1 FHV, 1 BHV)… with 1 BH at net
- 18 Forced (9 FH, 8 BH, 1 BHV)
- Unforced Error Forcefulness Index 48.5
Thiem 83
- 63 Unforced (36 FH, 26 BH, 1 FHV)… with 1 FH pass at net
- 20 Forced (11 FH, 7 BH, 1 FHV, 1 Tweener)... with 1 FH running-down-drop-shot at net & 1 BH at net
- Unforced Error Forcefulness Index 48.9
(Note 1: All 1/2 volleys refer to such shots played at net. 1/2 volleys played from other parts of the court are included within relevant groundstroke numbers)
(Note 2: the Unforced Error Forcefulness Index is an indicator of how aggressive the average UE was. The numbers presented for these two matches are keyed on 4 categories - 20 defensive, 40 neutral, 50 attacking and 60 winner attempt)
Net Points & Serve-Volley
Djokovic was...
- 20/28 (71%) at net, including...
- 3/4 (75%) serve-volleying, comprising...
- 2/3 (67%) off 1st serve and....
- 1/1 off 2nd serve
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- 1/1 return-approaching
- 1/4 (25%) forced back
Thiem was...
- 22/30 (73%) at net, with...
- 1/2 forced back
Match Report
Good match of clean hitting and rallying baseline play, with the two players playing similarly of style. Its not an even-level match. Thiem is very consistent of level, but Djokovic's fluctuates in line with the scoreline of sets - never sinking too low (he's at least decent at his worst though sometimes erratic) and at his best, exceptionally clean and clinical. The court is low of bounce but not unduly fast
Djokovic is just a bit better in most areas. His greater depth of shot and more powerful returning are particularly important in shaping the result
Not much in it between the two overall, but Djoko does come off a little better
He serves 134 points to Thiem's 170 while winning 10 more... an indicator of his holding serve more easily
Identical, basic break point numbers of 5/12 but Djokovic having had such points in 10 games to Thiem's 7 favours the winner. Thiem's plays particularly well down break point, often taking net to decisively win the point. And needs to as he's under the gun a bit more often. By contrast, Djoko faces break points and is broken during 2nd and 3rd sets when something seems to be off with him, mental and/or physical
Statistically, there are a number of areas were the two finish identical or nearly so -
- break points - both 5/12
- double faults - both 5
- winners - both 37, including both with 18 FHs
- first serve in - Djoko 65%, Thiem 64%
- unreturned rates - Djoko 24%, Thiem 21%
- return forced errors - Djoko 10, Thiem 9
- forced errors - Djoko 18, Thiem 20
- BH UEs - Djoko 27, Thiem 26
- unforced error forcefulness index - Djoko 48.5, Thiem 48.9
- net points - Djoko 20/28 at 71%, Thiem 22/30 at 73%
Djoko's slight superiority comes through in his leading both first serve points won (76% to 69%) and second serve points won (51% to 45%) - with first serve in count virtually equal
In play, the difference comes through in the UEs. Djoko 52, Thiem 63 - with UEFI virtually equal
FHs aside, the UEs read Djoko 29, Thiem 27... statistically, you could say Djoko's slight consistency advantage on the FH is the only difference between the two. FH UEs read Djoko 23, Thiem 36
In short, not much in in, with Djokovic a bit better
Serve & Return
Djokovic returning considerably better is the standout feature. Both serve decently and Thiem returns well too. Thiem perhaps serves slightly better, but both are in the ball park in this area
Good solid, serving from both players, at about 2/3 first serves made. Most first serves are just slightly wide and can be reached with a quick step or two. Thiem leading aces 14-9 and service winners 3-0 but also serving a lot more first serves (108-87)
However, Djoko leads unreturned count 24% to 21%. That's all due to his return
He's got 8 UEs and 10 FEs, while Thiem has 14 UEs and 9 FEs. With much of even the first serving being more returnable than otherwise, the proportion of UEs indicates Djoko's greater consistency. He barely misses anything other than outright unreturnable balls (he's aced/service winnered 17 times while making 18 total errors. Thiem by contrast has 14 unforced errors while being aced 9 times
Its not just consistency. Djoko's apt to return deep or wide, neutralizing advantage instantly or even grabbing it at regular intervals. Thiem's best neutralizing returns are on par with Djoko's typical ones
And that's with Thiem returning well. Returning firmly at 75% return rate is an excellent figure. His normal returns leaves Djoko with just minor initiative or the opportunity to take initiative (as opposed to soft returns where the obvious third ball choice is an attacking shot)
Good second serving for most part too from both players. Most second serves are just smaller versions of the firsts. Not easy to attack and potentially, good enough to keep initiative. It wouldn't be easy to tell difference between first and second serves. Djoko at times takes something off and just rolls in the second serves, usually aiming at body. Thiem almost never does, which is wise given even his first serves are regularly hit back to near baseline. For all that, he double faults just 5 times, same as Djoko who serves 15 fewer second serves
In nutshell, about equal on the serve with both players so (Thiem a touch more), while on the return, Djokovic's outstanding, Thiem good
Djokovic was the defending champion and this was his record extending 8th Australian Open title. This was Thiem's third loss in as many Slam finals. He would go onto win his maiden Slam at the US Open later in the year. Thiem had won 4 of the pair's last 5 matches and would go onto win the next one too
Djokovic won 157 points, Thiem 147
Serve Stats
Djokovic...
- 1st serve percentage (87/134) 65%
- 1st serve points won (66/87) 76%
- 2nd serve points won (24/47) 51%
- Aces 9
- Double Faults 5
- Unreturned Serve Percentage (32/134) 24%
Thiem....
- 1st serve percentage (108/170) 64%
- 1st serve points won (75/108) 69%
- 2nd serve points won (28/62) 45%
- Aces 14 (1 not clean), Service Winners 3 (1 second serve)
- Double Faults 5
- Unreturned Serve Percentage (35/170) 21%
Serve Patterns
Djokovic served...
- to FH 45%
- to BH 47%
- to Body 8%
Thiem served...
- to FH 41%
- to BH 49%
- to Body 10%
Return Stats
Djokovic made...
- 130 (52 FH, 78 BH), including 1 return-approach
- 2 Winners (1 FH, 1 BH)
- 18 Errors, comprising...
- 8 Unforced (1 FH, 7 BH)
- 10 Forced (5 FH, 5 BH)
- Return Rate (130/165) 79%
Thiem made...
- 97 (47 FH, 50 BH)
- 23 Errors, comprising...
- 14 Unforced (8 FH, 6 BH)
- 9 Forced (6 FH, 3 BH)
- Return Rate (97/129) 75%
Break Points
Djokovic 5/12 (10 games)
Thiem 5/12 (7 games)
Winners (including returns, excluding serves)
Djokovic 37 (18 FH, 10 BH, 2 FHV, 5 BHV, 2 OH)
Thiem 37 (18 FH, 6 BH, 4 FHV, 3 BHV, 6 OH)
Djokovic's FHs - 5 cc (2 at net), 7 dtl (1 return), 1 dtl/inside-out, 3 inside-out, 1 inside-in and 1 longline
- BHs - 2 cc (1 slice), 5 dtl (1 return), 1 inside-out/dtl, 1 drop shot and 1 net chord dribbler
- 2 from serve-volley points - a first volley and a second volley, both BHVs
- 1 from a return-approach point (1 OH)
- 1 OH on bounce from baseline
Thiems FHs - 4 cc, 4 dtl, 7 inside-out, 2 inside-in and 1 drop shot
- BHs - 5 dtl and 1 lob
- 2 swinging FHVs (1 not a net shot)
Errors (excluding serves and returns)
Djokovic 70
- 52 Unforced (23 FH, 27 BH, 1 FHV, 1 BHV)… with 1 BH at net
- 18 Forced (9 FH, 8 BH, 1 BHV)
- Unforced Error Forcefulness Index 48.5
Thiem 83
- 63 Unforced (36 FH, 26 BH, 1 FHV)… with 1 FH pass at net
- 20 Forced (11 FH, 7 BH, 1 FHV, 1 Tweener)... with 1 FH running-down-drop-shot at net & 1 BH at net
- Unforced Error Forcefulness Index 48.9
(Note 1: All 1/2 volleys refer to such shots played at net. 1/2 volleys played from other parts of the court are included within relevant groundstroke numbers)
(Note 2: the Unforced Error Forcefulness Index is an indicator of how aggressive the average UE was. The numbers presented for these two matches are keyed on 4 categories - 20 defensive, 40 neutral, 50 attacking and 60 winner attempt)
Net Points & Serve-Volley
Djokovic was...
- 20/28 (71%) at net, including...
- 3/4 (75%) serve-volleying, comprising...
- 2/3 (67%) off 1st serve and....
- 1/1 off 2nd serve
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- 1/1 return-approaching
- 1/4 (25%) forced back
Thiem was...
- 22/30 (73%) at net, with...
- 1/2 forced back
Match Report
Good match of clean hitting and rallying baseline play, with the two players playing similarly of style. Its not an even-level match. Thiem is very consistent of level, but Djokovic's fluctuates in line with the scoreline of sets - never sinking too low (he's at least decent at his worst though sometimes erratic) and at his best, exceptionally clean and clinical. The court is low of bounce but not unduly fast
Djokovic is just a bit better in most areas. His greater depth of shot and more powerful returning are particularly important in shaping the result
Not much in it between the two overall, but Djoko does come off a little better
He serves 134 points to Thiem's 170 while winning 10 more... an indicator of his holding serve more easily
Identical, basic break point numbers of 5/12 but Djokovic having had such points in 10 games to Thiem's 7 favours the winner. Thiem's plays particularly well down break point, often taking net to decisively win the point. And needs to as he's under the gun a bit more often. By contrast, Djoko faces break points and is broken during 2nd and 3rd sets when something seems to be off with him, mental and/or physical
Statistically, there are a number of areas were the two finish identical or nearly so -
- break points - both 5/12
- double faults - both 5
- winners - both 37, including both with 18 FHs
- first serve in - Djoko 65%, Thiem 64%
- unreturned rates - Djoko 24%, Thiem 21%
- return forced errors - Djoko 10, Thiem 9
- forced errors - Djoko 18, Thiem 20
- BH UEs - Djoko 27, Thiem 26
- unforced error forcefulness index - Djoko 48.5, Thiem 48.9
- net points - Djoko 20/28 at 71%, Thiem 22/30 at 73%
Djoko's slight superiority comes through in his leading both first serve points won (76% to 69%) and second serve points won (51% to 45%) - with first serve in count virtually equal
In play, the difference comes through in the UEs. Djoko 52, Thiem 63 - with UEFI virtually equal
FHs aside, the UEs read Djoko 29, Thiem 27... statistically, you could say Djoko's slight consistency advantage on the FH is the only difference between the two. FH UEs read Djoko 23, Thiem 36
In short, not much in in, with Djokovic a bit better
Serve & Return
Djokovic returning considerably better is the standout feature. Both serve decently and Thiem returns well too. Thiem perhaps serves slightly better, but both are in the ball park in this area
Good solid, serving from both players, at about 2/3 first serves made. Most first serves are just slightly wide and can be reached with a quick step or two. Thiem leading aces 14-9 and service winners 3-0 but also serving a lot more first serves (108-87)
However, Djoko leads unreturned count 24% to 21%. That's all due to his return
He's got 8 UEs and 10 FEs, while Thiem has 14 UEs and 9 FEs. With much of even the first serving being more returnable than otherwise, the proportion of UEs indicates Djoko's greater consistency. He barely misses anything other than outright unreturnable balls (he's aced/service winnered 17 times while making 18 total errors. Thiem by contrast has 14 unforced errors while being aced 9 times
Its not just consistency. Djoko's apt to return deep or wide, neutralizing advantage instantly or even grabbing it at regular intervals. Thiem's best neutralizing returns are on par with Djoko's typical ones
And that's with Thiem returning well. Returning firmly at 75% return rate is an excellent figure. His normal returns leaves Djoko with just minor initiative or the opportunity to take initiative (as opposed to soft returns where the obvious third ball choice is an attacking shot)
Good second serving for most part too from both players. Most second serves are just smaller versions of the firsts. Not easy to attack and potentially, good enough to keep initiative. It wouldn't be easy to tell difference between first and second serves. Djoko at times takes something off and just rolls in the second serves, usually aiming at body. Thiem almost never does, which is wise given even his first serves are regularly hit back to near baseline. For all that, he double faults just 5 times, same as Djoko who serves 15 fewer second serves
In nutshell, about equal on the serve with both players so (Thiem a touch more), while on the return, Djokovic's outstanding, Thiem good
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