Nadal closing on Djokovic in Finals

The stats would tell us that Nadal has been getting closer in the last three Grand Slam finals against Djokovic. These are the 2011 finals at Wimbledon and the US Open, and the 2012 Australian Open final.

Below are the stats showing how the matches are longer and Nadal is winning a bigger % of the points.

With today's Roland Garros final on Clay, I have a feeling this one will go to Nadal. The question is if it does, how will Djokovic respond?

Let's enjoy today's match between two of the games greatest, and good luck to both guys.

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