Novak Djokovic is widely considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, having held the No. 1 ranking for over 370 weeks. What’s remarkable about Djokovic’s success is that he has achieved it without possessing one of the biggest serves on tour. However, former American player Chanda Rubin believes Djokovic makes his average serve one of the most reliable through precision and clutch play.

What makes Djokovic’s serve so effective is his ability to consistently find the lines and corners with precision. While his serve doesn’t have the same pace as big servers like John Isner or Reilly Opelka, Djokovic makes up for it with impeccable placement. Chanda Rubin’s statement sheds light on this unique quality.

How Novak Djokovic makes his average serve one of the best in the game

Speaking on the Tennis Channel Live podcast, Rubin picked Novak Djokovic as the player she would want serving in a match despite his lack of a bomb serve. She goes on to say, “I picked Novak Djokovic, just number one because he doesn’t have the biggest surf maybe doesn’t get the quite the number of free points that some of the bigger servers do. But if you want somebody serving for the match in a clutch moment for me, that’s Novak Djokovic”

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Showing confidence in Novak Djokovic’s serving skills, Rubin added, “I look at the serve as first serve. And second serve. How reliable is that second serve and for me, Djokovic. I think it’s pretty reliable. It’s proven to be under pressure.” And she is not wrong, Djokovic’s game is quite reliable, especially when under pressure.

Time and again Djokovic has delivered crucial serves when victory was on the line. His second serve is a highly effective weapon in its own right, allowing him to still control points despite not giving an ace. This level of precision under pressure is what separates Djokovic’s serve from many others.

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Novak Djokovic: A story of consistency

One particularly memorable instance Rubin recalled was an epic Novak Djokovic comeback victory from two sets down at a Grand Slam. “That match showed me what true greatness and perseverance looks like,” she said. Though she did not specify which exact match, Djokovic’s history of dramatic Slam rallies is well documented.

Novak Djokovic’s ability to consistently find answers in the biggest moments is a testament to the mental toughness and clutch gene that Rubin believes makes Djokovic’s serve one of the best in modern tennis despite lacking sheer power. Even marginal gains in reliability can prove decisive over best-of-five sets.

In the end, Djokovic has taken his average serve and, through precision, guile, and an unmatched big-match mentality, molded it into a weapon that strikes fear into even the most powerful of opponents. His place among the game’s all-time greats is a reminder that consistency often trumps raw ability. What do you think?

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