Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer: Who will win US Open 2011? – Tennis Special
Many critics and tennis experts like to say the Higher Powers have blessed him this year and has it going on. Yes, he is the most apparent sweetheart of them all, the new world No. 1-Novak Djokovic, is favored amongst them all
in the U.S. Open.
Djokovic has 48 wins and 1 loss in 2011 along with a 5-0 record against Rafael Nadal, beating him in two hard-court finals and two clay-court finals, and the winning streak did not end here he went on to finally beating Rafael
Nadal the defending champion on grass at Wimbledon.
Whether we like it or not, we all have to agree that he has shown consistency with dominance on tour, especially against the fiercest of all players. Djokovic steamrolled Federer three times this year, and in six attempts managed
to win his first Grand Slam match against Nadal. His obvious advantage was none other than momentum.
The star, late last year had a gluten allergy and since then been stricter with his diet thus owing to it his strong hard court playing technique around the court with even greater agility and enhanced stamina this year.
Djokovic's is a dominant force at the U.S. Open due to his quality return game. Previously, he has made the finals twice thus making it the only Grand Slam tournament in which he was a runner-up. In 2007 he lost to Federer and
then in 2010 to Nadal.
However, he seems to have the advantage over both his worthy opponents this year, which is why, right now, he should be everyone's pick to win
Moving to the champion of the US Open 2010 and the defending champion 2011 Rafael Nadal too has shown a merit-able year, starting by winning the Monte Carlo and Barcelona with his most recent loss to Djokovic in the finals at Wimbledon.
Many critics are of the view he was punished by the Higher Powers and was thus dethroned from his apex spot in the world rankings to world number 2 in 13 months.
His outstanding victories on hard courts have been 19 wins and 4 losses in 2011. However, it must be pointed out that most of those losses were to Novak Djokovic. On the contrary Djokovic has had 8 wins and 4 losses against Nadal
on hard courts throughout his career. Furthermore, while playing head-to-head matches he has been victorious over Rafa five times this year, regardless of surface.
Although, Nadal overthrew Djokovic in U.S. Open finals 2010; to complete his career Grand Slam. The Serbian since then has made his mark this year.
Nadal might appear to be overshadowed in the final preeminent tournament of this year, some expect the Higher Powers might just show mercy to him. Therefore one cannot count this guy out just as yet.
Roger Federer also nicknamed as the Fed Express hasn’t had a great year at all actually he hasn’t had a single Title win at a Grand Slam since Australian Opens in Jan, then to Nadal at the final of Roland Garros and finally to
Tsonga at the quarterfinal of Wimbledon. Historically, Roger Federer had been a virtuoso on hard court owing to his fast serve and flatter forehand. Previously one could not keep up with his but now it seems old age has gotten the best of him.
Every year since 2003 Roger Federer has reached the semi-finals of the US Open at least, which proved to be beneficial for him, including his five continuous titles. Another streak that pivots on his U.S. Open performance is that
he has won a Grand Slam tournament every year since 2003 meaning this is his swan song to keep the streak alive.
Federer has had 22 wins and 4 losses on hard court surfaces this season and was the one to end Djokovic’s potential record-breaking winning streak, but, like Nadal, he too has been caste away by the "Djoker". Federer has had three
losses at the hands of Novak Djokovic on hard courts.
Djokovic will be extra motivated if the two meet again during the U.S. Open. The Serb has out-shined all this year, and in winning Wimbledon has achieved just about everything a celebrated and well respected tennis player would
like to. “Djoker” is the No. 1 at the helm of men’s tennis—no doubt. What lies ahead for our new king? One cannot really say only assume the title is his for taking.
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