PDJ
G.O.A.T.
Probably the wisest move. At least I'm guaranteed some points.
Unless Djokovic retires
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Unless Djokovic retires
TripleATeam
G.O.A.T.
In my view, and from what I understood, it seems like a free pick (which of course is bad). However, it also raises the question on if you want to save that player for the final.
For instance, say I think Djokovic is going to win the final. I want to save him for the final, so I pick Thiem in the SF. Djokovic either plays or gets a W/O, but regardless of what happens, I still have Djokovic as a potential pick in the final if he gets there, assuming Thiem wins.
The other scenario is that I don't believe Thiem can beat Zverev or vise versa. Then I will choose Djokovic. I still bet on Djokovic to beat Federer, and even in the case of a W/O, nothing really changes. The chance of advancing just went up a bit.
In any case where someone would pick Djokovic, it's not that big of a change if Federer gives a W/O.
I can see the case for being able to pick the easy W/O, but I think that in most of these cases, the rumors of a potential W/O are already flying before the match (and most of the time that player loses anyway).
Boozyuzi
Legend
As the semis are scheduled for 1 day apart then I think in this case we should set a cut off point for the first semi - it's scheduled for 8.30 UK so I suggest then if there's a pull out.
For example - I don't think we can have players picking Djokovic a day later, half an hour before the 2nd semi
For example - I don't think we can have players picking Djokovic a day later, half an hour before the 2nd semi
gn
G.O.A.T.
Exactly! Even if you pick Zverev in the SF and he wins, I am not sure you will be allowed to pick Djokovic in the Final if Fed gives a WO.
Halep gave a W.O. to Muguruza in Doha'18. I was not allowed to pick Muguruza in the Final.
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Boozyuzi
Legend
Exactly! Even if you pick Zverev in the SF and he wins, I am not sure you will be allowed to pick Djokovic in the Final if Fed gives a WO.
Halep gave a W.O. to Muguruza in Doha'18. I was not allowed to pick Muguruza in the Final.
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It looks like you changed your pick to Woz and she lost in the semis.. It was 2 years ago ..perhaps I made a mistake.
If anyone picks Zverev and he wins then yes they will have Djokovic in the final if he wins or gets a w/o
TheTennisReporter
Semi-Pro
Sf: Zverev
Gonzo_style
Hall of Fame
SF: Zverev
Krish872007
Talk Tennis Guru
PDJ
G.O.A.T.
It's a tall order, but I figure I've been no.1 so why not try for titles. I'm a glory hunter a la Serena Williams.....
Krish872007
Talk Tennis Guru
What stopped you going for the (potential) win btw?
Yugram
Legend
Don’t really believe Zverev can beat Thiem, the former must be too excited about reaching first ever semi, plus their H2H is strongly in Thiem’s favor.
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