What
powered Djokovic to his invincible performances in 2016 to mid-17?
Not
just a baseline competitor, Djokovic has shown why he is regarded amongst the
game’ s elite. His success is greatly supported by his 2nd Serve Points Won.
Take a look s
2015
|
Match
Details
|
2nd
Serve Points Won
|
2nd
Serve Return points Won
|
|
Novak
Djokovic VS. Roger Federer | London 2015
|
62%
(23/37)
|
57%
(12/21)
|
|
Novak
Djokovic VS. Andy Murray | Paris 2015
|
72%
(13/18)
|
65%
(20/31)
|
|
Novak
Djokovic VS. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga | Shanghai 2015
|
75%
(9/12)
|
84%
(21/25)
|
|
Novak
Djokovic VS. Rafael Nadal | Beijing 2015
|
50%
(5/10)
|
64%
(9/14)
|
|
Novak
Djokovic VS. Roger Federer | London 2015
|
60%
(30/50)
|
51%
(24/47)
|
|
Novak
Djokovic VS. Roger Federer | Rome 2015
|
67%
(10/15)
|
65%
(15/23)
|
|
Novak
Djokovic VS. Andy Murray | Miami 2015
|
54%
(19/35)
|
57%
(25/44)
|
|
Novak
Djokovic VS. Roger Federer | Indian Wells 2015
|
53%
(21/40)
|
65%
(26/41)
|
|
Novak
Djokovic VS. Andy Murray | Melbourne 2015
|
62%
(34/55)
|
66%
(27/41)
|
Average
: 61.67 % 63.78 %
2016
|
Match
Details
|
2nd
Serve Points Won
|
2nd
Serve Return points Won
|
|
Novak
Djokovic VS. Kei Nishikori | Toronto 2016
|
50%
(9/18)
|
57%
(8/14)
|
|
Novak
Djokovic VS. Andy Murray | Paris 2016
|
60%
(20/34)
|
59%
(32/54)
|
|
Novak
Djokovic VS. Andy Murray | Madrid 2016
|
52%
(12/23)
|
68%
(15/22)
|
|
Novak
Djokovic VS. Kei Nishikori | Miami 2016
|
60%
(9/15)
|
56%
(18/32)
|
|
Novak
Djokovic VS. Milos Raonic | Indian Wells 2016
|
62%
(8/13)
|
90%
(27/30)
|
|
Novak
Djokovic VS. Andy Murray | Melbourne 2016
|
53%
(20/38)
|
65%
(26/40)
|
|
Novak
Djokovic VS. Rafael Nadal | Doha 2016
|
73%
(8/11)
|
60%
(9/15)
|
Average
: 58.57 % 65.65 %
Speaking of dominance, these numbers
clearly highlight just that and outline his success in the previous years of charm
for the current World No. 13.
However,
his poor shows in the previous seasons speak for themselves with sharply
falling statistics in his elite norms of dominance. While the numbers tell and
show a completely different aftermath, Djokovic will look to improve on this
steep decline of showings.
|
Match
Details
|
2nd
Serve Points Won
|
2nd
Serve Return Points Won
|
|
Tomas
Berdych VS. Novak Djokovic | London 2017
|
50%
(9/19)
|
47%
(4/8)
|
|
Dominic
Thiem VS. Novak Djokovic | Paris 2017
|
41%
(15/32)
|
47%
(15/37)
|
|
Alexander
Zverev VS. Novak Djokovic | Paris 2017
|
38%
(4/13)
|
31%
(9/24)
|
|
Rafael
Nadal VS. Novak Djokovic | Madrid 2017
|
41%
(7/17)
|
52%
(11/21)
|
|
David
Goffin VS. Novak Djokovic | Monte Carlo 2017
|
46%
(18/39)
|
40%
(19/47)
|
|
Nick
Kyrgios VS. Novak Djokovic | Indian Wells 2017
|
56%
(18/32)
|
44%
(13/27)
|
|
Nick
Kyrgios VS. Novak Djokovic | Acapulco 2017
|
71%
(17/21)
|
25%
(5/20)
|
|
Denis
Istomin VS. Novak Djokovic | Melbourne 2017
|
56%
(44/79)
|
54%
(33/61)
|
Average
:
50.37 % 42.5 %
So, here are my predictions, provided
he puts a healthy number of first serves in play (65%+) . For a memorable
comeback at the American desert tour :-
·
Djokovic
can win matches where he manages a 2nd Serve Points Won percentage
of 58-60% in his matches.
·
He
should put more returns in play, putting pressure on the opponents’ service
games. If he can manage 64% on his 2nd Serve Return Points he stands
a good chance of going deep in his comeback tournament.
·
To
handle the nerves of playing a match after a long time, he should win 67%+
points in his service games, closing them fast.
If
his performance banks on these long-missing criteria in his match, Djokovic may
come to the final at this ATP 1000 event.
Best
of Luck nolefam! #nolefam #indianwells
Imagine having one of the best serves on tour and losing 90% of your second serve points. Raonic in 2016 IW final.
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