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Daily Data Viz: Second serve is key for Djokovic-Murray final

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will meet for the 24th time when they take the court for Sunday night's Australian Open final. Djokovic holds a 15-8 edge and has won all three of their matchups in Melbourne, including two previous finals. The two men have similar styles of play, with strong first serves, aggressive forehands, solid two handed backhands, good return games and excellent defensive skills. But in their last six meetings, the winner of second serves has won the match. Can Murray continue his run in the tournament or will Djokovic win once again in Melbourne?

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Check SI.com's Australian Open Daily Data Visualizations hub page throughout the whole tournament for the latest data-driven infographics and charts from IBM, the official technology partner for the Australian Open. IBM captures and analyzes the data that powers all of the Grand Slams, as well as the digital platforms that extend the experience to fans around the world.