In the fast-paced world of professional tennis, serving prowess often separates the good from the great. Recent statistics suggest that two players, Hubert Hurkacz and Novak Djokovic, stand out as formidable forces in this crucial aspect of the game, excelling in not just one but two dimensions of serving proficiency.
What sets Hurkacz and Djokovic apart is their ability to excel in multiple dimensions of serving. While some players may possess sheer power, others may rely on placement and accuracy. However, both Hurkacz and Djokovic combine these attributes seamlessly, making them a formidable duo on the tour.
As the tennis season progresses, fans can expect to witness more electrifying performances from Hurkacz and Djokovic as they continue to showcase their exceptional serving skills. Whether unleashing blistering aces or executing pinpoint placements, these two players are undoubtedly at the top of their game when it comes to dominating the serve.
Down below is a comparison of the average first serve speed and accuracy for the top 20 players.
Top 20 Comparison of Avg. 1st Serve Speed 🚀x Avg. 1st Serve Accuracy 🎯
5 of the Top 20 made finals last week, see 👇 for a comparison with their tournament averages…
Serve Accuracy is the average landing distance from the side / Centre line. (excluding body serves)… pic.twitter.com/3JDuoPUOqa
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Novak Djokovic in 2024
LWWWWWLWW Ranked world no.1, Novak played his last match on the 26th of January when he lost to world no.3 Jannik Sinner 6-1 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3 in the semifinal of the Australian Open (draw).
Until now, during this year the Serbian has a composed 7-2 record. Novak Djokovic’s latest run at the Australian Open was the best achievement of his season.
Hubert Hurkacz in 2024
Now the world no.8 (career-high), Hubert played his last match on the 15th of February when he lost to world no.28 Tallon Griekspoor 6-7(5) 7-6(5) 7-6(4) in the 2nd round in Rotterdam (draw).
This year Hurkacz has a 11-5 record. Hubert Hurkacz’s best achievement of this year was getting to the final in Australia.
Novak Djokovic and Hubert Hurkacz played each other 7 times. Their actual record is 7-0 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time they played each other, Novak Djokovic won 7-6(1) 4-6 6-1 in the round robin in Turin (Nitto ATP Finals) in November 2023.
You can watch the highlights in the following video.
Novak Djokovic and Hubert Hurkacz |
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