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       High stakes for Novak and Rafa for AO 2014
       By: thetruth Date: November 26, 2013, 11:05 pm
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       What makes 2014 so exceptional is that Novak Djokovic and Rafael
       could likely be considered co-favorites to actually lift both
       the Australian and French trophies in 2014.
       Rafael Nadal recently completed an undefeated sweep of the 2013
       American hard-court summer season that concluded with a title at
       the US Open. Should he remain injury-free through the start of
       the 2014 Australian Open, he will be itching to extend this run
       with another Grand Slam title on cement.
       If he were to prevail in Melbourne, Nadal would be in an amazing
       position to cap off the double on what has essentially become
       his home court in Paris.
       Novak Djokovic, on the other hand, has been dominant Down Under.
       Having won the Australian Open for a record third-consecutive
       time in 2013, Novak will undoubtedly throw everything he has at
       defending his turf. His past success in Australia, including
       against Nadal in the 2012 final, should bolster his confidence
       immensely.
       If Novak were to take home a record fifth overall title at the
       Australian Open in 2014, he could potentially ride that wave of
       confidence through to the trophy ceremony in France. Djokovic
       has closed the talent gap against Nadal on clay in recent years,
       culminating with their nail-biting five-set semifinal last year.
       As an added twist, each player has every reason to covet the
       other's title more than his own. Djokovic is still fighting to
       claim the career Grand Slam and is missing only the French Open
       for a full set.
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