What do you guys think about Djokovic's slice backhand?

[Serve&Bash]

It looks somewhat unorthodox to me, but I think its just because he has some extra movements that are part of his followthrough. Overall, I think its a very good slice. He gets good depth and low bounce on most of his slice shots. After Murray and Fed, does he have teh 3rd best slice in the top 10?

 

[Russeljones]

It looks somewhat unorthodox to me, but I think its just because he has some extra movements that are part of his followthrough. Overall, I think its a very good slice. He gets good depth and low bounce on most of his slice shots. After Murray and Fed, does he have teh 3rd best slice in the top 10?

Definitely the best slice after Murray and Fed in the top 3.

 

[jga111]

I think its actually improved from the last year - looks great

 

[Minion]

Not bad, I prefer Murray's slice though. Also Murray's cross-court backhand is amazing - just like Djoko's down the line backhand

 

[NatF]

It's quite effective but also quite ugly. He looks a little off balance and unnatural when he hits it. It's definitely improved for him in the last couple of years though.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Definitely the best slice after Murray and Fed in the top 3.

You're trying way too hard Russel. And failing.

 

[Chanwan]

Def. the best slice since sliced bread. Up there with Rosewall imo.

 

[Steve0904]

In all honesty, it's improved a fair bit. Not the most elegant shot ever, but it gets the job done for him as he uses it to change the pace of some rallies. It's not a Murray or Federer slice, but all that really matters is that it fits well within the parameters of his own game.

 

[NatF]

Def. the best slice since sliced bread. Up there with Rosewall imo.

Don't you mean Novak could slice bread with that slice backhand?

 

[junior74]

Don't you mean Novak could slice bread with that slice backhand?

His slice is toast?

 

[Russeljones]

Don't you mean Novak could slice bread with that slice backhand?

Not exactly bread but he could slice keiserschmarrn with it, no doubt.

 

[Terenigma]

I cant stand Djokovic but even as a hater i have to say that his slice has improved massively from like 1-2 years ago. The way he hits it looks awkward but its effective. I wish Murray would work as hard on fixing his serve as Novak did on his slice.

 

[NatF]

His slice is toast?

Against Muzza it is...

Not exactly bread but he could slice keiserschmarrn with it, no doubt.

The google images that come up for that look delicious.

 

[Russeljones]

@NatF without a doubt the best thing to come out of Austria without really coming out of there.

 

[Tennis_Hands]

Not exactly bread but he could slice keiserschmarrn with it, no doubt.

So ein Schmarren!

Against Muzza it is...



The google images that come up for that look delicious.

Kaiserschmarrn is overrated.

Kaiserschmarrn = Djokovic's slice?

 

[70後]

I thought he has improved some things since Becker. This is one of the less noticed.

 

[HipRotation]

I liked it better when it looked like he was comically falling over.

 

[bjsnider]

Good enough to get by, not close to Murray, Federer, and Tomic. Better than it used to be. Also handles other players' slices better than in the past.

 

[Gazelle]

You're trying way too hard Russel. And failing.

As evidenced in the difference in number of likes between his and your post.

 

[Djokovic2011]

As evidenced in the difference in number of likes between his and your post.

What can I say? Sarcasm is obviously much appreciated on these boards but posts like that one just seem a bit cringe worthy and desperate to me. Whatever floats your boat I guess.

 

[Jaitock1991]

It's become very solid, and one of the most important reasons I don't think Roger will threaten him much in their matches from now on.

 

[President]

It looks somewhat unorthodox to me, but I think its just because he has some extra movements that are part of his followthrough. Overall, I think its a very good slice. He gets good depth and low bounce on most of his slice shots. After Murray and Fed, does he have teh 3rd best slice in the top 10?

He has definitely improved it a lot, but I think Wawrinka and Nadal are solidly on his level on the slice, with Federer and Murray above.

 

[Steve0904]

I think some of Nadal's best slice BH's are still a bit better than Djokovic's as well. And Wawrinka does have a nice one. I thought it was very good in the RG final even though you mostly saw him smash FH's and BH's.

 

[Algo]

Ugly but effective.
Nadal forehand like.

 

[MichaelNadal]

What can I say? Sarcasm is obviously much appreciated on these boards but posts like that one just seem a bit cringe worthy and desperate to me. Whatever floats your boat I guess.

Pleaseeee stop being so sensitive man. Djokovic does NOT pay your bills.

 

[Donnie Brasco]

it's still pretty meh better, but meh. Not a whole lot of bite.

 

[Djokovic2011]

it's still pretty meh better, but meh. Not a whole lot of bite.

I still have fond memories of the slice backhand approach he made against Nadal in the Miami final last year. I wish I could post a gif of it.

 

[jm1980]

I think in the Montreal final nearly every slice exchange he had with Murray ended up with Djokovic gaining the upper hand.

I do think Djoko's slice is underrated, maybe because he looks so awkward executing the shot

 

[rossi46]

Slightly better than his volleys and overhead.