When they chant Rafa Roger he hears Novak Novak I might use that - Ajla Tomljanovic to follow Novak Djokovic s tactics when she faces Serena Williams in US Open 3R × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Tennis US Open 2022 News

When they chant Rafa Roger he hears Novak Novak I might use that - Ajla Tomljanovic to follow Novak Djokovic s tactics when she faces Serena Williams in US Open 3R

By Aayush Majumdar Modified 02 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Novak Djokovic (L) and Serena Williams To say that Serena Williams has had the crowd comfortably on her side during the US Open so far would be an understatement. Her next opponent, Ajla Tomljanovic, highlighted the impact of the rousing reception and cheers Williams has received so far this week. She also said that she has a plan to keep her focus in the match and on her gameplay. Tomljanovic intends to use a tactic frequently deployed by Novak Djokovic when receiving lesser crowd support during some of his matches, mainly against Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Djokovic convinces himself that the crowd is indeed cheering for him and not his opponent and uses that as self-motivation during key moments. She plans to put that strategy into action against 23-time Grand Slam champion Williams on Friday night she said, speaking to Eurosport. “I remember Novak saying one time when they asked him a lot about this, when the crowd was against him, he just pretends it's for him. When they chant, I don't know, Rafa, Roger, whoever, he hears Novak, Novak. I kind of liked that response. I might use that on Friday night,” Tomljanovic said. Ajla Tomljanovic@Ajlatom67528 https://t.co/NXRT1IdLE7 The World No. 46 played her first two matches at the 2022 US Open on Court 7 around the same time Williams played in front of packed crowds at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Despite the two courts being located a fair distance from each other, Tomljanovic could still hear a great deal of noise from the premier arena at Flushing Meadows, and she said it 'annoyed' her. “I kept thinking, ‘Oh my God, that's annoying me and I'm not even playing against her’,” Tomljanovic expressed. The Australian is yet to face Williams on the WTA tour. ESPN Stats & Info@ESPNStatsInfoSerena Williams returns to Ashe tonight, where she will face Australian Ajla Tomljanovic.

A Williams win would make her the first 40-year-old female to make the Round of 16 at any major since 40-year-old Judy Dalton at the Dec. 1977 Australian Open.13129Serena Williams returns to Ashe tonight, where she will face Australian Ajla Tomljanovic.A Williams win would make her the first 40-year-old female to make the Round of 16 at any major since 40-year-old Judy Dalton at the Dec. 1977 Australian Open. https://t.co/xKOWgPM74d

She s the best when she gets ahead - Ajla Tomljanovic on Serena Williams

Serena Williams at the 2022 US Open. Ajla Tomljanovic shed further light on her clash against Serena Williams and the keys to success for her against the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion. The Australian player stressed that it will be very important for her not to allow Williams to take a sizeable lead in any of the sets during the match as the American is unmatched when it comes to capitalizing on an opportunity when ahead in a match. "I don't know how I'm going to do it. I think what I'm going to focus on is to keep the scoreline close because I think she gets dangerous if she gets up. She's the best when she gets ahead," Tomljanovic said. WTA Insider@WTA_insiderSerena Williams has now won her last 8 matches against Top 2 opponents.

Williams advances to the 3R #USOpen after defeating Anett Kontaveit 76 26 62 and will face Ajla Tomljanovic next.719111Serena Williams has now won her last 8 matches against Top 2 opponents. Williams advances to the 3R #USOpen after defeating Anett Kontaveit 76 26 62 and will face Ajla Tomljanovic next. The 29-year-old won her opening match in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6(5) against Karolina Muchova. She then overcame a very slow start in the second-round match against Evgeniya Rodina to clinch a keenly-contested match 1-6, 6-2, 7-5. Meanwhile, Serena Williams won her first-round match 6-3, 6-3 against Danka Kovinic and beat World No. 2 Anett Kontaveit 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-2 in the second round. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Anirudh × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी