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Top 5 racquet smashes of 2019, No. 5: Novak Djokovic

Published Dec 24, 2019

As the decade closes, let's reflect on five of the most effective racquet demolitions of 2019.

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Novak Djokovic — Doha semifinals

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It’s not so much the smash itself, but the look of pure disgust in Djokovic’s eyes that makes this one worthwhile.

Even though Djokovic was up a set and a break, comfortably sitting in the driver's seat against Roberto Bautista Agut, he couldn't believe he would ever miss such a routine forehand.

Top 5 racquet
smashes of 2019, No.
5: Novak Djokovic

Top 5 racquet smashes of 2019, No. 5: Novak Djokovic

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He seemed to know he was in trouble, as Bautista Agut went on to win the match, 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4. In this case, Djokovic’s eruption didn’t help anyone but his opponent.