Djokovic Grand Slam averages 2012 v 2011, so far..

With the Australian Open being the only completed Grand Slam so far in 2012, this comparison will be more complete when Roland Garros finishes on Sunday. So the stats below only show the Australian Open matches.

I have taken the Big Four and compared their averages for 2011 to their performance at Australia in 2012.

First, lets look at the World Number 1, Djokovic. It is interesting how his match time increased significantly. He had those two epic five set matches in the semi and also in the final.

It also shows that he wasn't as strong on winning points on his serve, but made up for that when returning. His first serve percentage dropped significantly at Australia, which may have attributed to his longer matches. On overall points won his percentage increased, so it showed he was still in top form with the stats proving again why he is ranked number 1.

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