I
have compiled averages from all matches played at the slams in 2011.
It is interesting how the points won averages (%) are in order of how
the rankings finished for the year.
When
you look at Djokovic you can see he has the best averages overall, as
his three victories would have suggested. Djokovic and Federer are the
guys that impress the most when it comes to percentage of service points
won, with Federer having a slight edge. In terms of percentage of
return points won it is Nadal who is the strongest with Djokovic a close
second. They both win more than 60% of points on their opponents second
serve, which is very impressive. These numbers express what we already
know in terms of both players ability to outrally their opponents from
the baseline. It also means for Murray or Federer to get victories, a
high first serve percentage is vital.
The
big question is can Djokovic keep this level going in 2012. His
averages when winning this years Australian Open dipped slightly
compared to the averages below. Nadal and Murray both had chances to
beat the Serb, and the gap was minimal on both occassions. I think if
Djokovic can't raise his game to last year's levels, the others have a
better chance to get their hands on silverware. One thing the stats
don't show is bravery and ability to handle pressure on the big points.
Djokovic has shown he is the strongest at present when it goes to the
wire.
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| Grand Slam averages for all matches 2011 |
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