Tomic Defeats Djokovic

reaper · 01-02-2013, 02:25 AM

OK: So it was only in the Hopman Cup and not in a major match, but a win is a win. There's something about Tomic's game that troubles Djokovic: He took a set off him at Wimbledon in 2011 and was up a break in the 3rd threatening to make it 2 sets to 1. I saw him play Djokovic in an exhibition several years ago where he troubled Djokovic as well. The much maligned tank engine might prove his critics wrong this year.

dominikk1985 · 01-02-2013, 02:46 AM

maybe nole had a hangover from the new years party

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joeri888 · 01-02-2013, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by reaper

OK: So it was only in the Hopman Cup and not in a major match, but a win is a win. There's something about Tomic's game that troubles Djokovic: He took a set off him at Wimbledon in 2011 and was up a break in the 3rd threatening to make it 2 sets to 1. I saw him play Djokovic in an exhibition several years ago where he troubled Djokovic as well. The much maligned tank engine might prove his critics wrong this year.

It's no secret Djokovic likes a rythm a lot and has trouble with people slicing and giving him some junk. Which is also why Roger still leads the h2h against him.

With respect to the bolded part: I don't see how Tomic can prove someone wrong. if he suddenly wins everything, it only means his critics were even more right. That he wasn't giving his best up until now. Nobody has said that he is talentless.

Duncan Bell · 01-02-2013, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by joeri888

I don't see how Tomic can prove someone wrong. if he suddenly wins everything, it only means his critics were even more right. That he wasn't giving his best up until now. Nobody has said that he is talentless.

I think there are a lot of people that said that Tomic just doesn't have the attitude to be a top 5 player. In that respect, he could be on his way to proving his critics wrong. That said, all he's done is beaten Cvac in a 250 - not exactly enough to blow your skirt up.

Bartelby · 01-02-2013, 03:15 AM

no points for Hopman cup

Duncan Bell · 01-02-2013, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bartelby

no points for Hopman cup

My mistake - even more irrelevant.

batz · 01-02-2013, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by reaper

OK: So it was only in the Hopman Cup and not in a major match, but a win is a win. There's something about Tomic's game that troubles Djokovic: He took a set off him at Wimbledon in 2011 and was up a break in the 3rd threatening to make it 2 sets to 1. I saw him play Djokovic in an exhibition several years ago where he troubled Djokovic as well. The much maligned tank engine might prove his critics wrong this year.

Sorry mate, but it doesn't count - it won't appear in the H2H as it's an exho.

westside · 01-02-2013, 04:07 AM

Yep, people in Australia are getting excited over this. I wont be dancing until he gets a result like this in a big tournament.

roundiesee · 01-02-2013, 04:16 AM

Darn, just missed this match! Would have loved watching Tomic win this one on live tv.

Kilco · 01-02-2013, 04:32 AM

Tomic 73 points total vs Djokovic 59...That is quite a magin, not so mcuh of a lucky win!

batz · 01-02-2013, 05:05 AM

highlights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lixYDb4TRj8

RAFA2005RG · 01-02-2013, 05:30 AM

I know Murray is a far better mover, but I see a lot of Murray in Tomic. Djokovic doesn't like playing Tomic for the same reasons that he at times has struggled against Murray. It is only a matter of time before Tomic eliminates Djokovic at a slam, and becomes a slam winner.

ductrung3993 · 01-02-2013, 05:34 AM

Novak was at 60%

Bartelby · 01-02-2013, 05:36 AM

... and the other 40% was devoted to giggling.

RAFA2005RG · 01-02-2013, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ductrung3993

Novak was at 60%

What was Djokovic at Wimbledon 2011? Because in that match, Tomic gave him fits. Djokovic was never taken to 5 sets at Wimbledon 2011, but the closest 4th set he played (7-5) was vs Tomic. And obviously Tomic will improve a lot more, while Djokovic will only fall.

ledwix · 01-02-2013, 05:44 AM

Djokovic could have easily gotten to that first "winner" in the highlights. In slam play, he is the greatest fighter of this era; Tomic is still way, way outside elite circle, but g'job I guess.

Duncan Bell · 01-02-2013, 05:45 AM

Djokovic too busy handing out chocolates...

RAFA2005RG · 01-02-2013, 05:48 AM

Djokovic has retired from more slam matches than any player in history. He's a "great fighter" for maybe 12 months of his career, and that is all (seeing as he hasn't won a slam since January 2012).

Yeah at Wimbledon 2011 too, Djokovic was too busy handing out chocolates....

ductrung3993 · 01-02-2013, 06:06 AM

@RAFA2005RG: http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=379670

3fees · 01-02-2013, 06:54 AM

lol, warm up match

01-02-2013, 02:25 AM	#1
reaper Rookie Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 109	Tomic Defeats Djokovic OK: So it was only in the Hopman Cup and not in a major match, but a win is a win. There's something about Tomic's game that troubles Djokovic: He took a set off him at Wimbledon in 2011 and was up a break in the 3rd threatening to make it 2 sets to 1. I saw him play Djokovic in an exhibition several years ago where he troubled Djokovic as well. The much maligned tank engine might prove his critics wrong this year.

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RAFA2005RG Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,277	I know Murray is a far better mover, but I see a lot of Murray in Tomic. Djokovic doesn't like playing Tomic for the same reasons that he at times has struggled against Murray. It is only a matter of time before Tomic eliminates Djokovic at a slam, and becomes a slam winner. Last edited by RAFA2005RG : 01-02-2013 at 05:35 AM.

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ductrung3993 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Belmont, SF bay Posts: 2,066	Novak was at 60% __________________ 3.0 dedicated hitting partner needed in Belmont, San Mateo. Hit me up at trung.td.nguyen[at]gmail.com. Thank you.