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Old 03-12-2026, 09:05 AM   #570
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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada View Post
The his drop shot was not very good all match so curious to try one at a crucial point in the tiebreaker. Interesting stat from the match was Djokovic serving nearly 10 mph faster on 1st serve than the last time he won the tournament in 2016. Just goes to show how much faster the game is getting and that high end play in 2016 likely doesn't get the job done in 2026.
The game is faster and more guys are hitting harder, but it's also pretty clear that Novak doesn't have near the endurance that he had in 2016. That's likely the reason why he's going to the drop shot, he's looking to end the point quickly one way or the other.
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