Djokovic vs Nadal at Australian Open final - Who will win?
World number 1 and defending champion, Novak Djokovic, will try to win the Australian Open title for the second year in a row when he faces Rafael Nadal on Sunday.... We think Rafa will take the title this time... what do you think???
The writers and editors of TENNIS.com picked their winner too... check it out...
Peter Bodo, Senior Writer: Nadal
Rafa needs to blast out of the gate to send the signal that this is a new year and all bets are off. He has loads of incentive to get back on somewhat even terms with Djokovic after 2011.
Ed McGrogan, Online Editor: Djokovic
Djokovic looked ready to crack on multiple occasions during his semifinal against Andy Murray, but he always turned things around. He may be suffering physically, but mentally, he’s still the clear No. 1, something Nadal knows better than anyone else.
Richard Pagliaro, Senior Editor: Djokovic
Sooner or later, Nadal will beat Djokovic. But unless the second seed earns more free points on his serve, Nole’s penetrating return game, quickness around the court, ability to take the ball earlier—and his six-match winning streak over Rafa—make him the pick.
Stephen Tignor, Senior Writer: Djokovic
Nadal is due to break a six-match losing streak to Nole, he just beat Roger Federer, and Djokovic has had physical troubles all week. But until proven otherwise, the Serb owns this matchup, and he loves Rod Laver Arena.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
