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Novak Djokovic - Game Profile

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Date of Birth: 5/22/1987

Nation: Serbia

Height: 6'/2"

Weight: 176 lbs

Turned Pro: 2003

Best Singles Grand Slams: Won Australian Open in 2008. Runner-up at US Open in 2007. Semifinalist at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in 2007.

Plays: Right-handed, with two-handed backhand.

Basic Style: Power baseliner.

Greatest Strengths: Groundstrokes, especially forehand, powerful, deep, well angled, and hit with strong topspin. Serve a major weapon. Excellent speed. Confident.

Room for Improvement: No major weaknesses. Backhand possibly vulnerable to deeply placed attacks under pressure.

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