The sixth crown Djokovic – SPORT – EXPRESS

AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Novak Djokovic became the champion Australian Open -2016. In the final, the Serbian tennis player took over Briton Andy Murray – 6: 1, 7: 5, 7: 6, repeating the record for most wins at the Australian Open

It was Djokovic was the clear favorite of the final match against Britain’s Andy Murray. Almost all of the statistics in his favor. And in the world rankings – the first against the second. And the history of performances at Australian Open – five wins against four finals Murray. And the statistics of personal meetings – 21-9. Even the nuances of the calendar, and those playing on his hand before the showdown at its disposal to provide additional hours for recovery. However, the outcome of the women’s final, held the day before, weaned make hasty conclusions. If we Serena Williams failed to make the final step to the title, then – miracles in sports are still possible.

This is just so that they – the wonders of these – really accomplished needed super-interested parties. In the first set Murray has done absolutely nothing to deserve the smile of fortune. In his actions completely missing dynamics, the Scot looked heavy and inhibited. The feeling that he desperately needs extra day of rest, which is located a rival.

his serve him for the first time managed to take only the sixth game, the time on the scoreboard reproachfully burning 0: 5. Murray Lodge led by mentor tennis player Amelie Mauresmo rapidly celebrate this local success, although it was clear – save the game is unlikely. He had more psychological than practical significance: first Andy had even cheer. Otherwise, the case threatens to turn into disgrace – to win the first set, his opponent took only half an hour.

The key to the development of the match turned in the opening event of the second set. Djokovic was going to strike while the iron is hot, and immediately tried to make a break. Only after seven minutes of desperate struggle Murray managed to keep supply in their hands. The next game on the pitch at the British suggested an even more dramatic spectacle. The game lasted 12 minutes, the Serb had four breykbola, by six times went from “flat” to “less than” or “more”, but inevitably returned to the starting position. However, Andy could not resist again.

Furthermore, in spite of the precarious situation of the British, the attentive eye might catch his game new elements. At erupted famous Murray first serve, which sometimes reaches a speed of 200 kilometers per hour. Yes, and in the exchange of blows to the back of the line where he began to make fewer mistakes. Threads of the game is still kept Djokovic, however, was clear: in the hands of an opponent has its own trump cards.

A separate remark deserves Murray’s tactics. Knowing what to expect gifts from Serbia in the form of a large number of unforced errors is not necessary, he decided to take to starve. In these moments the Scot looked like a boxer who actively “working” about the body of the enemy: let points such attacks and do not bring, they bring down breathing and worsen his physical condition. And Andy tried to drive to the maximum his counterpart from one corner of the court to the other. Often mistaken by directing the ball into touch, but still achieves the objective, slowly exhausting first racket.

And now – to see whether the case? – He gets a break on the pitch Djokovic. However, they failed to take advantage, but Down and Out the trouble started. Yielding to the opponent its filing, he immediately played it back. At this moment on the court was absolutely equal game in which it was difficult to give someone preference. Still more experience and class of Serbs have made themselves felt.

It would seem that in the 11th game there were no signs of trouble for Murray. He was on his serve 40:15, with two goals in the reserve. But one nesobrannost replaced by another – and already won the game turned into a loser. His level of tennis Djokovic in such a situation is not usually given. Finally, after 80 minutes of intense struggle and the second batch was left for Serbia.

to reverse this situation in a match against such an opponent is very difficult, almost impossible. We must pay tribute to Murray, he struggled desperately. Even in the third set after losing his serve I was able to win it again. However, the overall advantage of Djokovic in pure tennis confrontation, and in the struggle the characters still felt. And it finally manifested itself, albeit in a tiebreaker.

So eleventh league title, won the tournament “Grand Slam”, allowed Serbia to catch up with Rod Laver, the name which is named in the central court “Melbourne Park”, where the match took place, and Bjorn Borg. At the same amount of victories at the Australian Open, he caught up with another legend of the world of men’s tennis – Roy Emerson.