Novak’s underrated serve draws fresh attention from peers, Eubanks says

novak Djokovic’s serve is drawing renewed notice from fellow players, with former professional Christopher Eubanks telling Andy Roddick’s podcast Served that many current tour players believe the 24-time Grand Slam winner’s service game doesn’t get the applause it deserves.

Peers flag an underrated weapon

Eubanks said many current players on tour regard Djokovic’s serve as underrated, a view that highlights an element of the Serbian’s game even as he remains widely regarded as one of the most complete players in the sport’s history and the owner of 24 Grand Slam titles.

Novak's serve in numbers

On measurable terms, Djokovic landed 65% of his first serves and won 74% of the points on those first serves, while points won off his second serve sit at 55%, figures that Eubanks used to underline his point; by comparison, Roger Federer landed 62% of his first serves and won 77% of those points, and Rafael Nadal landed 68% of his first serves but won 72% of first-serve points.

Eubanks on Andy Roddick’s Served podcast

Speaking on Andy Roddick’s podcast Served, Eubanks—who never had the chance to face Djokovic in his playing career—said the serve does not receive enough praise from peers, repeating that many current tour players feel it is underrated.

Where Djokovic’s edges and cracks show

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Comparisons and a missing conclusion

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