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Legalnotice Djokovic Raises His Game to a New Level 8C z MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2019 z THE ENQUIRER OHIO Tennis Djokovic raises his game to a new level Howard Fendrich and stretched and occasionally even Australian dominance ASSOCIATED PRESS did the splits, contorting his body to get wherever and whenever he need- Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and MELBOURNE, Australia – Novak ed. Rafael Nadal have won 14 of the past Djokovic was so good, so relentless, so Djokovic grabbed 13 of the first 14 16 Australian Opens: flawless, that Rafael Nadal never stood points, including all four that lasted 10 2019 — Novak Djokovic a chance. strokes or more. A trend was estab- Djokovic reduced one of the greats lished. 2018 — Roger Federer of the game to merely another out- Of most significance, Nadal was 2017 — Roger Federer classed opponent – just a guy, really – broken the very first time he served and one so out of sorts that Nadal even Sunday. That gave Djokovic one more 2016 — Novak Djokovic whiffed on one of his famous fore- Novak Djokovic dominated Rafael break of Nadal than the zero that the 2015 — Novak Djokovic hands entirely. Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 to win a record Spaniard’s five preceding opponents In a breathtakingly mistake-free seventh Australian Open title and a had managed. 2014 — Stan Wawrinka performance that yielded a remark- third consecutive Grand Slam Nadal could make no headway on 2013 — Novak Djokovic ably lopsided result, the No. 1-ranked championship. GETTY IMAGES this day. Djokovic won each of the ini- Djokovic overwhelmed Nadal 6-3, 6-2, tial 16 points he served and 25 of the 2012 — Novak Djokovic 6-3 on Sunday night to win a record first 26. 2011 — Novak Djokovic seventh Australian Open champion- a true Grand Slam, winning all four “One of the most important objec- ship and a third consecutive Grand majors in one calendar year, which tives for the match was to start off well 2010 — Roger Federer Slam title, raising his count to 15 over- only has been done by two men, Don- and to bring in the right mindset and 2009 — Rafael Nadal all. ald Budge in 1938 and Rod Laver in 1962 intensity,” Djokovic said, “and make “Under the circumstances,” Djokov- and 1969. sure that he also feels my presence.” 2008 — Novak Djokovic ic said, “it was truly a perfect match.” “I am aware that making history of By the end of the second set, Djo- 2007 — Roger Federer No one who saw it would disagree. the sport that I truly love is something kovic had won nearly twice as many Djokovic’s coach, Marian Vajda, special,” the 31-year-old Serb said. “Of points (59-30), made more winners 2006 — Roger Federer said: “I would describe it as domi- course, it motivates me.” (23-14) and far fewer unforced errors 2005 — Marat Safin nance.” He surprised even himself with the (20-4), while taking 14 of 17 points that Nadal’s take? “An amazing level of way he recovered after problems with lasted at least 10 strokes. 2004 — Roger Federer tennis.” his right elbow derailed him. “Unbelievable,” said Nadal’s coach, Djokovic sat out the last half of 2017. Carlos Moya. “Novak probably could He tried to come back at the start of have won, no matter who the oppo- 2018 but was hampered by the elbow nent was.” and lost in the fourth round in Mel- Your Source OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OFFICIAL PUBLICATION That Djokovic would produce 34 bourne. Soon after, he decided to have ly single story addition funding is from the capital winners and only nine unforced errors surgery. Public Notices (some portion of the addition improvement budget of the was impressive enough. That it came All that is in the past. will be on another level to Public Library of Cincinnati for the latest... provide accessibility to each and Hamilton County. Bid- against Nadal – who is ranked No. 2, He is once again at an elite level. If of the two existing floor lev- ding is anticipated in Sep- owns 17 major trophies himself and anything, the gap between him and els) to the existing building, tember 2019 for a construc- OFFICIAL PUBLICATION renovations to the interior of tion startup in November hadn’t dropped a set in the tourna- the rest is growing right now. the existing building, haz- 2019. ment – was hard to comprehend. A year ago, could he have envi- CONSTRUCTION ardous material abatement MANAGEMENT SERVICES to correct mold and asbes- The construction manager Djokovic left Nadal smirking or grit- sioned being here now? tos, and site work including will provide services during ting his teeth or punching his racket “Not impossible, but highly unlike- The Board of Trustees of the new (30) car parking lot, the design, bid and construc- Public Library of Cincinnati landscape, and general site tion phases of the project. strings, unable to compete at all. ly. I don’t want to sound arrogant, but I and Hamilton County intends accessibility and aesthetic Services will include design Here’s how Nadal explained it: To always believe in myself,” Djokovic to employ a construction improvements. The project review as it relates to cur- have a chance when Djokovic plays said. “I think that’s probably the big- manager to provide con- budget is $4,500,000. rent market trends, material struction management serv- and labor availability, con- that well, something extra is required. gest secret of my success.” ices for the Price Hill Design, consulting, construc- struction logistics, and pro- Given that he’s coming off a series of Djokovic and Nadal know each oth- Branch Accessibility project. tion management and per- active value engineering The project will include a mit fees are included as part suggestions. Services shall injuries, given that he hadn’t played er, their styles and their patterns all too 4000 – 5000 square foot most- of this budget. The source of also include estimating, since the U.S. Open last September, well. Nadal couldn’t raise his game. This was their 53rd meeting – more Then again, Nadal conceded, than any other pair of men in the half- Requests for a “When the player did almost every- century professional era – and record- thing better than you, you can’t com- equaling 15th at a Grand Slam tourna- plain much.” ment. It was also their eighth matchup So Djokovic added to previous tri- in a major final. Legal Notice umphs in Melbourne in 2008, 2011, So there should not have been any 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016, along with mysteries out there on Rod Laver Are- four titles at Wimbledon, three at the na’s blue court as they began with the U.S. Open and one at the French Open. temperature, which had topped 105 for the Enquirer or He broke his tie with Roger Federer degrees (40 Celsius) in recent days, at and Roy Emerson for most Australian a manageable 75 (25 C) and just a hint Community Press/Recorder Open men’s titles. He also broke a tie of wind. with his idol, Pete Sampras, for third- Right from the start, though, this most Grand Slam trophies; Djokovic shaped up nothing like their only pre- should be emailed to: now only trails Federer, with 20, and vious Australian Open title match, Nadal. back in 2012, which Djokovic won in 5 And he is gaining on them. hours, 53 minutes, the longest Grand [email protected] Then there’s this tidbit: Djokovic is Slam final in history. the only man in tennis history to have a Evenly matched as they were that trio of three-straight-Slam streaks. night, this time was no contest. None So let the talk begin about four ma- whatsoever. It lasted a tad more than 2 jors in a row over two seasons, some- hours. thing Djokovic already managed to do No ball, no matter how well-struck, from 2015-16. And, what’s more, about was out of Djokovic’s reach. He slid.
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