’13 Shanghai Final: Djokovic d Del Po

Novak Djokovic defeated Juan Martin Del Potro 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (3).

Keys To The Match

• Djokovic won 86 per cent (25/29) of all points coming forward.
• Djokovic was a perfect 11/11 in the opening set finishing points at the net.
• Djokovic approached 18 times to del Potro’s backhand and 11 times to the forehand side.
• Djokovic had 11 backhand winners and eight of them went straight down the line against the Argentine.
• Djokovic’s clever serve patterns helped him hit 10 aces (del Potro hit five) and he only faced four break points for the match.

Novak Djokovic won the battle of court position and climbed the ladder to the net at every opportunity to win his second successive Masters 1000 Shanghai title.