Nole on FIRE!

Novak Djokovic © Getty Images

Novak Djokovic is the talk of the town.  What an amazing start to the season. If you missed the match against Novak and Nicholas Mahut, he dropped just two games against the Frenchman. You probably remember Nicholas Mahut from that marathon match against John Isner, the 2010 Wimbledon tournament that ran for three days. Something tells me that’s not the kind of record Mahut wants his tennis career to be remembered by but Djokovic the Serbian ace steamrolled into the fourth round of the Aussie Open,  flat lining Mahut 6-0, 6-1, 6-1 in just 74 minutes. Mahut seemed to have some problem with his knee; it was heavily taped and the Frenchman looked like he was limping in the second set.

However all credit goes to Novak. Even with his outstanding record in 2011 (70-6, 10 titles), Nole has improved his game. The world number one is serving way better and moves a lot quicker on the court. He currently holds the coveted title of being the best returner in the game and there is no stopping him. He had just one double fault and eight unforced errors. In his first round match, Novak only dropped two games as well. He hasn’t faced any stiff challenge yet but with the way he is playing, you cannot doubt that he may likely repeat his awesomeness of winning three grand slams last year. Even if he does not win three or all four grand slams, I agree with Darren Cahill when he said Novak Djokovic will finish the year retaining the Number One title. His confidence level is at an all time high and his style of play channels the excellence we witnessed in Pete Sampras in the late 90’s and Roger Federer in mid 2000’s.

Although I am a hardcore fan of the Swiss maestro Federer, I think I am going to be rooting for the Serbian ace this year to avoid the heartache Federer caused me last year. Also Novak is in dominant form right now so it’s a safe bet. Which man do you think will win the Australian Open come January 29^th - Novak Djokovic (heavy favorite), Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer or Andy Murray? Comment and cast your votes below.  Click on the video below to watch Novak goof off with the other tennis stars! – P.S I love the Australian accent.