I know Novak's success comes from his incredible consistency, mental toughness, and high competence in most aspects of his game, but to me, he still does have a defining 'shot': his return of serve.
He may be the best returner to ever play the game, and it's probably one of the most discouraging things for other players to face against. It's a signature characteristic of his game, how he's able to get those wicked wide-angle or bullet up-the-middle serves back into play, and often deep. It's what I expect to see when I watch a Djoker match, just like seeing the classic Federer forehand followed by an approach to the net, or when Wawrinka has time to measure up a shot on his backhand side and unleash a scorcher.
What do you guys think? If Novak does have a signature shot or play, what do you think it is?
He may be the best returner to ever play the game, and it's probably one of the most discouraging things for other players to face against. It's a signature characteristic of his game, how he's able to get those wicked wide-angle or bullet up-the-middle serves back into play, and often deep. It's what I expect to see when I watch a Djoker match, just like seeing the classic Federer forehand followed by an approach to the net, or when Wawrinka has time to measure up a shot on his backhand side and unleash a scorcher.
What do you guys think? If Novak does have a signature shot or play, what do you think it is?