Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic build the perfect player
Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have known each other since childhood. In the Instagram live chat on Friday evening, the two tennis legends built their perfect player. Qualities of those present included.
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last edit: Apr 18, 2020, 12:34 pm
If he got a free point against Andy Murray on the serve, it was like winning a full set for him. Says the man who shines in the return game as well as Murray - Novak Djokovic. There is only one week between the birthdays of the two still active legends, Murray has seven more days under his belt than his long-time rival.
Djokovic leads in the internal balance sheet with 25:11 victories, the last meeting has been a while ago: At the beginning of 2017, the current world number one from Belgrade was able to assert itself in three sentences in the Doha final. After that, both players had to deal with bigger problems, especially Murray, who had actually said goodbye to the big stage at the Australian Open 2019. Just to crown his comeback later in the year with success at the ATP Tour 250 tournament in Antwerp.
Murray and Djokovic see Federer as the best net player
In their Instagram live chat on Friday evening, which was followed by more than 20,000 fans live, Murray and Djokovic then went to full steam. Djokovic nominated John Isner and, yes, Nick Kyrgios as the best server. As is well known, the Australian is not one of Novak's closest friends - but it speaks for the sovereignty of the industry leader that Nick is mentioned here.
The forehand surcharge went from Djokovic to Juan Martin del Potro after a brief consideration ( Roger Federer was also worth mentioning here). Murray chose Rafael Nadal . In terms of backhand, the two major champions each gave the highest praise - although Djokovic also brought Stan Wawrinka into the game. Especially on sand, where the balls jump off particularly high.
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In terms of volley, both Federer saw the front, especially since the Swiss act best in pressure situations on the net. In terms of mental strength, Djokovic and Murray were again able to agree on Nadal - but for Andy this was a scarce matter. He has not forgotten how Djokovic has often pulled himself out of the mess. Most recently in the Wimbledon final last year.
Finally, it was about athletics: Djokovic briefly considered Dominic Thiem , but decided on David Ferrer. And Andy Murray rounded off the search for the perfect player with the only correct answer to the question about the fittest player in this round: Novak Djokovic.