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What a great US Open this year! So much to say about the tactics behind the big match, but there is also something I wanted to get out before then too, looking at Novak Djokovic. He’s still beating almost everyone - everyone except Sinner and Alcaraz…
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To kick-off our US Open analysis, I want to take a Quick Look at how Novak closed out this Taylor Fritz match!
That is 4 out of 4 semi-finals appearances in grand slams this year for Novak. Not too bad, but not what we are used to seeing from him. Might have more to say on that later. But for now, let’s learn from the tactics he used to win his quarter-final match against Fritz!
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Tactic of The Week
Shot Sequence
Ball 1: Serving on the ad side, out wide
Ball 2: Return Deep Cross Court, but in the middle of the court
Ball 3: Server’s First ball deep line
Ball 4: Returner’s First Ball deep cross
Analysis: As featured in the Djokovic/Fritz video, this is a tactic where the server takes an early risk, changes direction of the ball and hits to the open court. Fritz often made this look good with an inside in forehand. This is a challenging early spread with your serve +1.
As a returner, you are focused on weathering the storm and covering this aggressive spread, but if you do it opens the opportunity to hit cross court and to the open court ant the same time.If you nail the transition, the server will regret it! 🎯
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