Novak Djokovic Tennis Player Review

Posted by bumeral

June 10, 2008

Novak Djokovic is the most entertaining tennis player today. With just 20 years of age he is third at present in the ATP ranking singles, he is training since 2003. Novak Djokovic was born on 22nd May 1987 in Belgrade, Serbia although he isn’t the first sportsman in his family; his father was expert in skier, and an excellent soccer player. His both younger brothers Marko and Djordje also play tennis. Uncle and aunt were qualified skiers as well. Novak every time says how thank-full he is to his parents for the support they have given to him, and he wouldn’t be there where he is without their support.

Audience loves him due to lot of qualities that he posses, although he doesn’t stand forward just because of his playing, everyone who has seen his games found some sense of humor and capability to entertain audience and the players.

Djokovic won Italian Open 2008
Novak Djokovic in 2008 International BNL final defeated Stanislas Wawrinka and men’s singles tournament has got new champion Novak Djokovic. Below was sweltering sun, Novak Djokovic moved off a final serving against Stanislas Wawrinka. For the Swiss, this was the first show in Masters Series final, seemed confident and stress-free. So calm that he was releasing his arm early with some incredible backhands, at 2-2 he broke the number 3 player in world. Break was combined and Wawrinka had sufficient benefit to close first set by 6-4 on a second serve by 6-4 in 39 minutes.

In the second set at 2-2, “Nole” wanted to avoid 1st set scenario. He fell tough to remain on to his serve. In following game, Djokovic was insisting on Swiss forehand, staying far as possible from, the best one handed backhand on tour. This approach allowed the Serb to dig up his first break chance of the match. Stanislas Wawrinka dedicated an unforced mistake on the forehand to give his challenger the break. In following game, that of consolidation, Novak was down 0-30. Two winners with first serve’s and wonderfully touched half-volley drop shot put Serb up to 40-30. Novak Djokovic pumped his fist hard and went to 4-2. This was a key moment in the game. From then on the energy had shifted to Novak side for rest of the dual. Djokovic 6-3 then captured second set in 39 minutes.

Djokovic could now see victory coming his way. He had clear psychological benefit on his challenger and put the pin by breaking Stanislas Wawrinka in the opener. He then consolidated and went up to 2-0 and after that 3-1. The policy of the Serb had changed now. He possibly was found increasingly at the net setting up the points properly. He was allowing the talented arm to do the talking. At 3-2, Stanislas Wawrinka had a trainer come on the court to relieve a slight backache, nothing serious though. He however was a break behind, and finished up with two breaks in opposition to him when Novak Djokovic slapped inside out forehand on the second match point to stop the deal. 6-3 in 45 min

Final result came was 4-6 6-3 6-3 in 2h 04.

After that Novak Djokovic spoke in Italian and said to all his friends that it was one of his biggest wins in the career. He had made a promised to Lea Pericoli that if he wins he would do on court mock. An appeal he bowed down to this time, with a fear that none of the players will talk to him the next week in Hamburg. We need to wait for 2009 to observe the imitator skills of Novak, however for that he has to defend his title effectively.

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