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Watch: Djokovic on Secrets To Return

Novak Djokovic disarms opponents by dismantling their serves.

The world No. 1 leads the ATP in first-serve return points won (36 percent), second-serve return points won (58 percent) and is second to Rafael Nadal in return games won (35 percent).

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Hall of Famer Andre Agassi has called Djokovic the best returner the sport has seen.

So what does Djokovic see that others don't?

Djokovic says there are three keys to his return prowess: anticipation, court positioning and "pure luck."

"Anticipation of where the serve is going to go (is key)," Djokovic said. "It's not easy reading a serve that comes your way 220 to 230 kilometers per hour, maybe more. Sometimes you have to follow your instinct, your intuition. Sometimes it's about positioning, reading the pattern. Sometimes it's just pure luck. When you have a guy serving that way it's crucial to use the opportunity."

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