Djokovic's two-handed backhand is among the best shots in tennis, and it's the perfect counter-weight to Nadal's forehand.

WSJ: Djokovic, Nadal Could Wear Each Other Out Before Paris

Stoke seemed content to soak up Hull pressure and rely on counter-attacks, but both Etherington and Dean Whitehead skewed shots horribly off target from promising positions.

BBC: Hull 2-1 Stoke