Wimbledon: Djokovic restored to renew the epic rivalry with Nadal for Spot In Final

Novak Djokovic has not won any trophies for more than a year. If he wants to put an end to this drought, a familiar hurdle will have to be overcome tonight. Rafael Nadal and Djokovic have clashed 51 times in their career and the Serb is just lowering his lead 26-25. Among these have been some of the most captivating contests of the modern era, including the Wimbledon final in 2011 that Djokovic won in four sets.

Since he's won the Open de France in 2016 to join an elite group of players who won the four major trophies, Djokovic has experienced an inexplicable fall. However, this prolonged phase of disappointing results may be over and this is not just the casual observer who thinks it. Looking from his television expert position while he is waiting for his body to heal completely before returning to the circuit, Andy Murray is confident that the old Djokovic is back.

Even the prospect of another top Roger Federer against Rafael Nadal Clash has had millions of tingles of excitement around the world, Murray went on a limb to let the tennis world know – watch from closer to the Djoker. He is repaired.
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"I think Novak could beat them both (Nadal & Federer), whether it happens or not, I do not know, but he plays very well," said Murray. "He said the mental side was difficult for him, maybe he suffered a slight drop in motivation, which is quite understandable after winning the four slams, he said. Removes an incredible amount – I would not be surprised if he won the tournament. "
Now, there is little on the modern treadmill that makes Djokovic as good as Murray. They were born a few days apart in 1987 and have known and played against each other since they were teenagers. Since 2006, they have clashed 36 times as professionals and Murray has been deceived in 25 of those occasions. These are contrasting personality types – Djokovic, the impulsive and Murray, the boring recluse. Friends that they may not be, but they do not quite understand each other 's profession as tennis players.

Andy Murray will not be surprised if Novak Djokovic continues to "win the tournament"

Thursday, as Federer succumbs to an inspired Kevin Anderson and Nadal survived a fierce badault by Juan Martin del Potro, Djokovic dismantled Kei Nishikori on the center court in four sets in the quarterfinals. He hit more winners, 40-29, and made fewer no-nonsense mistakes, 21-34, to defeat the fiery Japanese also regain his feet on the circuit after injury problems.

In five games up to now, the Wimbledon three times The champion has conceded just a few sets and the signs are there that he's "back where he wants to be", as Murray l? ;have noticed. Having reached the finals at Queen's in Wimbledon's accumulation before falling to Marin Cilic, Djokovic now runs smoothly on the grbad and seems visibly to have rediscovered what John McEnroe describes as "the fire." in her womb".

In the clash against Nishikori, Djokovic rowed with the referee on being warned to bounce his racket, reprimanding him for not warning Nishikori for a similar offense. From time to time he had throat access, looked threateningly at his box, and received two code violations. In the third round against Kyle Edmund, Djokovic accused the crowd of being "partisan" after being booed. Not only has the verve and vigor returned to his game, but the fierce competition that has made him one of the most fascinating athletes of modern sport is manifesting itself again.

"I like the level of tennis I'm playing at right now" Djokovic said after defeating Nishikori. "I do it really, I think that with my performances, I deserve to be in the semifinals, I do not want to stop here, I hope to have a chance to beat me for a trophy. "

to fight, he will have to do it. After a hot run on the grbad in recent years, Nadal has found the sperm that gave him two titles on these lawns. The nearly five-hour fight against Del Potro in the quarter-finals may have exhausted him, all the more so as it occurs at the back of a land season. beaten, but the Spanish has shown many times that he has an inexhaustible reservoir of competitive fuel. . There will be no secrets between the men and the two will arrive on court hoping to reproduce the pugilism that defined their fights in the past.

And Andy Murray will be watching. He believes that Djokovic can beat Nadal. He believes that Djokovic can win the tournament. He believes that the Novak Djokovic that the world has learned to admire is back where it belongs. Who should we doubt?

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