Djokovic is the GOAT when it comes to this shot

Here’s Roger Federer versus Novak Djokovic in a backhand-to-backhand exchange.

Federer runs around his backhand to upgrade to a forehand, but Roger’s problem is Djokovic probably has the best backhand of all time when it comes to neutralizing an inside-out forehand.

Djokovic hits the first backhand crosscourt. Federer tries again to attack with his inside-out forehand, but Djokovic takes the next backhand down the line, and because Federer has shifted over, he’s not able to run the ball down.

[Ulloa]

Nole's down the line backhand was one of the main reasons Nole was able to defeat Rafa in the US Open 2011 final. One of the greatest shots I have ever seen! He can hit it hard, deep and consistently.

[EmperorsNewWardrobe]

Djokovic’s downline backhand is one of his biggest weapons, not for the power shots, but for his ability to deflect pace into very precise placement

[MishaWilson]

His backhand up the line is unreal. He can change direction with seemingly zero extra risk.

[amitsingal]

I’m one of the biggest diehard Federer fan you’ll meet. He meant a lot to me and my family. But Novak is the GOAT and that’s ok

[AS-jskb]

That was a GOAT shot in the 5th set tiebreak.

[stanleykwan]

Most grand slams
Most masters
Most ATP finals
Most weeks at no.1
Most year end no.1
Most top 5 wins
Most top 10 wins
Most career grand slams
Most golden masters
Only player to win 4 slams in a row on 3 different surfaces
Highest ATP points (including adjusted)
Highest year end ATP points
Highest win%
Highest peak elo rating
Most matches and wins vs each of Nadal, Federer, Murray and Wawrinka (the 4 best players of his era other than himself)


He reached the highest peak, has the best records in almost all categories and played against the toughest competition. There is no room for discussion anymore.

[littlegreenguy]

I swear to god this has been my favourite Nole shot for 6 years now. I was left stupid by it 😍

[babylon]

Ese tiro será recordado mucho tiempo al igual que la devolución de US Open 2011

[alpine]

No argument anymore that anyone other than Djokovic is the goat. But doesn’t take away from what Roger and Rafa have also done for this sport

[catalyst]

Objective realities can't be debated. Djokovic is the GOAT.

[alephnull]

He is not just the GOAT at this shot. He does not just have a GOAT backhand against an inside-out forehand. He is the GOAT of tennis and has the GOAT backhand.

[Playerone]

Starting liking tennis more, I knew these strategies existed but never thought of watching them
Tennis is very much like cricket

[paulwolf]

Novak Djokovic. Not only the greatest player ever played this sport but also awesome human being! Federer is also great but ... Novak is just better!

[iqvpfrl]

Took me a while to finally come to terms that Joker is better while Fed is my favorite. Now I can sit and be thankful I got to see these 2 and Rafa exist at the same time. Truly wild.

[yashasweekarmi]

Djokovic is the undisputed GOAT of tennis & one of the greatest athlete in history of all sports.

[Javier-oxui]

Three goats is hands down the only correct answer 🐐🐐🐐

[kloppskalli]

Federer's forehands are simply not putting much pressure in Novak. That way he lost the last final because he THINKS that his forehand will do something and runs forward and gets passed easily...

[sacredxgeometry]

You forgot to mention the crucial part of how Federer is using his signature slice to return these in order to create as much spin and advantage as possible

[trumpameri]

That's way for people who are not specialized in tennis existing history books statistics record and in this book NOVAK DJOKOVIC is absolute tennis GOAT in all tennis calculations and record.. 99% record holder

[javiersays]

when seen that way one sees the tactics involved in each point how the players outthinks and plays shot to ultimately win.. and if similar situation arose perhaps a differ play would happen to mix it up..