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*Djokovic 4-6 2-3 Federer Federer is winning almost all the short points and Djokovic is winning most of the long ones, but currently there are way more of the former. And all of a sudden, just as Djokovic was scratching his way into the match, Federer has 0-40! Djokovic saves the first break point with a backhand winner, but then goes long with a forehand and this is nearly over! The way Federer is serving and the way Djokovic is returning, not a chance he breaks back … except this is Novak Djokovic we’re talking about and he can do anything.
Djokovic 4-6 2-2 Federer* And he we go, Djokovic finding his way to 0-15 … a situation that Federer quickly resolves. On average, points on his service are lasting two shots. Absolute joker. Then at 15-30, Djokovic goes long with a return – that’s a missed opportunity, but evidence Federer is cooling slightly – and a forehand into the corner gives him a first break point of the match! Naturally, Federer thunders down a serve that looks like an ace, but Djokovic challenges and it’s wide, by a breath – but it’s extremely whatever because Federer then cleans up.
Written by Daniel Harris
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2019/nov/14/novak-djokovic-v-roger-federer-atp-finals-live under the title “Novak Djokovic v Roger Federer: ATP Finals – live!”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
