2019 Australian Open Men’s Singles Final (1) Novak Djokovic V (2) Rafael Nadal
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Daniel Andrade
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Djoko in 5 because that's life.
Azure
G.O.A.T.
He is such an articulate young man.
TahoeTennis
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alexio
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serbian
Poisoned Slice
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Pheasant
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I was just looking at Nadal's record since the lost to Cilic a year ago. Nadal is a mind-boggling 47-3 since that Cilic loss. That is incredible. Since the beginning of Wimbledon, Djokovic is 44-4, which includes 15-1 vs the top 10. That is incredible as well. More importantly, Djokovic has won the last two slam events and is now in his 3rd consecutive final.
I don't ever recall seeing two players with a winning percentage this high over a 6+ month span battling it out. Nadal is serving like a monster and is destroying his opponents. Djokovic allowed only 4 games to Pouille. This is going to be incredible.
I'm actually picking Nadal to pull this off. No task is too tall for Nadal when he's clicking. Djoker is insane right now. I've got Nadal taking in this 4.
I don't ever recall seeing two players with a winning percentage this high over a 6+ month span battling it out. Nadal is serving like a monster and is destroying his opponents. Djokovic allowed only 4 games to Pouille. This is going to be incredible.
I'm actually picking Nadal to pull this off. No task is too tall for Nadal when he's clicking. Djoker is insane right now. I've got Nadal taking in this 4.
Noletheking
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Cygs incoming Brah
ACE of Hearts
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I hope joker wins but many here are sleeping on nadal in this match. I think his form has been excellent. That matchup in 2012 was competitive. Could have gone either way.
joekapa
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No one is sleeping on Nadal.
BeatlesFan
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Djoko crushing Rafa...
I dont think so though, i think it will be a tough match for both players. But i wouldnt be surprised either.
JohnnyMac Fan!
Legend
How so?
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
Novak cannot handle Rafa new serve! Change my mind from 4 to 3 set for Rafa!
Rafa in 3 or 4 sets. Djo lost sets to scrubs like Shapovalov and Medvedev. So not that hard for Rafa to take 3 sets off a subpar Djo. Rafa is hitting the ball more authoritatively than Djo and his revamped serve will give him free points. Not the same for Djo whose serve has been misfiring. Pushing can only take Djo until the finals, it will not work against Rafa. Also fitness wise I think Rafa is better, Djo was lucky the Wimbledon 2018 SF was spread over two days or else he would have toast. He can't keep up with Rafa's intensity for more than 3 hours.
I Am Finnish
Bionic Poster
Only if you post memes during the match
PrinceMoron
Legend
No Anderson
All good
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Federer and Del Potro
Bionic Poster
I will be here
Day_Tripper
Rookie
To put things in perspective consider that Nadal has won only three of the last 15 encounters. Then take into account that this is Djokovic's best surface and Nadal's worst. Nadal's only hope was if Djokovic somehow got drawn into a 5 set marathon in the semi. The biggest issue for Nadal is that when he steps on court with Djokovic he knows deep down that he will most likely lose. No other player has this advantage over Nadal. It means that Nadal time and time again loses the key points and key moments when playing Djokovic. This isn't going to be as close as most people are picking. Djokovic in 3 - maybe 4 if he loses focus.
Having said this I would love to see another epic encounter between these two great players!
Having said this I would love to see another epic encounter between these two great players!
3fees
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Nole gets up for Rafa / Roger matches,, I like both players actually..
Since 2015 they have met 10 times-- Djokovic 8 wins , Rafa 2 wins--both on clay
This is a textbook finals slam with NO 1 and 2 in the finals,, I'm disappointed the semi finals did not have No 1, 2, 3 and 4 there,, however I'll manage
Where is Stringbean Tom and Meles ? I miss there pointed quips in these discussions and predictions,,,blnt
Cheers
3fees
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Nadal15thslam
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Rafa will win this in 5. He looks close to 2010 Us Open form.
alexio
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and on HC streak of 7 wins over nadal is still aliveNole gets up for Rafa / Roger matches,, I like both players actually..
Since 2015 they have met 10 times-- Djokovic 8 wins , Rafa 2 wins--both on clay
alexio
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that would be too easy for rafa
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THUNDERVOLLEY
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Oh? I see this going all the way with both ending up battered. They are both on 4 - 5 levels above every ATP player, so this will be the time for brick walls to collapse and teeth to fly in ever dorection, so to speak.
Nadal15thslam
Hall of Fame
Neither Rafa nor Nole will win. Tennis and fans win with this monster of a final. Can't wait
Mustard
Bionic Poster
I'm thinking Nadal to win either with a 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 type of scoreline, or a 7-6, 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 type of scoreline.
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Why do the votes add up to like 130 percent?
The Green Mile
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Looks like you can vote multiple options.
The Green Mile
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Djokovic in four sets.
alexio
G.O.A.T.
makes no sense if it's allowed to vote multiple times and changing your votes)
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Deleted member 762343
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What is fantastic is that no matter who wins, the winner will write a new page in Tennis History. Nadal would become the third player to achieve the DCGS in Men’s Singles and the first player of the B3 to do it while Djokovic would become the AO GOAT. It’s truly a crucial moment for the history of the sport.
I Am Finnish
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@stringertom is coming back soon you have to be patience for a bitNole gets up for Rafa / Roger matches,, I like both players actually..
Since 2015 they have met 10 times-- Djokovic 8 wins , Rafa 2 wins--both on clay
This is a textbook finals slam with NO 1 and 2 in the finals,, I'm disappointed the semi finals did not have No 1, 2, 3 and 4 there,, however I'll manage
Where is Stringbean Tom and Meles ? I miss there pointed quips in these discussions and predictions,,,blnt
Cheers
3fees
Djokodal Fan
Hall of Fame
My take is Novak in 4 sets. If it goes to 5 sets, both of them won't be able to walk for a week. Novak will still fight it out in 5 if it goes that far.
stringertom
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And Joe Kovic will be in position for his second wraparound slam sweep just three years after completing the first one!
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Vamos Rafa Nadal
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Join the Rafa prayer circle tonight at 9 p.m. EST US
I Am Finnish
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Technology Ruined Tennis
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Not counting mid-tourney withdrawals as losses is so dumb. Technically Fed didn't lose WTF '14, so then why doesn't he have the trophy?
alexio
G.O.A.T.
it would be crazy if the history will be made on a tiebreak
Anyone who says they are totally confident that Rafa or Novak will win, and especially comfortable, is either deluded, lying or trying to mask their worries.
The fact is this match really could go either way, i think if it ends in 4 sets Rafa will win,if it goes to 5 sets i favour Novak.
But i would not be betting my house on it, and i suggest anyone who says they would be happy to do so is telling porkies.
The fact is this match really could go either way, i think if it ends in 4 sets Rafa will win,if it goes to 5 sets i favour Novak.
But i would not be betting my house on it, and i suggest anyone who says they would be happy to do so is telling porkies.
Nadal15thslam
Hall of Fame
I'm super scared and pumped for this match at the same time. I think Rafa will win in 5 but I don't know, with the luck he's had all these years at AO...
Mike Sams
G.O.A.T.
Nadal is going to try to serve and volley and finish points at the net. He's not going to try to beat Djokovic from the baseline on this surface. His first serve percentage will be crucial. Djokovic will try to get in his head by returning deep and redirecting the ball. Nobody has ever had the measure of Nadal as Djokovic does. I think if Nadal can't win this match even after having 4 months rest and a renewed energy and aggression and improved serve and first-strike tactics, it could be damaging to Nadal's psyche in future meetings.
