BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
He's playing far, far better than in MC and is redirecting the ball much better. This isn't 2011 or 2015 Djokovic, however.
2019 ATP Madrid SF: Djokovic [1] vs Thiem [5]
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MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
Novak looking like the Novak from 12 months ago again.
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Are you in love with the net or what ?
Standaa
G.O.A.T.
I don’t know, he’s spraying errors left and right so far. Has he even hit a winner?
It’s better, but his AO form is lost somewhere.
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
Thiem is playing very smart. I never thought I'd see the day.
He breaks, looks very confident at the moment. Djokovic just has to go for too much and is spraying errors.
He breaks, looks very confident at the moment. Djokovic just has to go for too much and is spraying errors.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
Thiem breaks. He seems to be a different player when he isn't rushed.
Yesterday he was missing sitters and looking lost out there in the first set.
Yesterday he was missing sitters and looking lost out there in the first set.
The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
That final knifed backhand slice draws the forehand error, Novak nets the inside in forehand attempt. Thiem has started very well.
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Thiem breaks. He is looking vicious out there. The level of improvement and belief in his game in recent times is quite something.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Very poor game from Novak. His movement is looking a little tentative.
StrongRule
Talk Tennis Guru
12 months ago he was losing to the likes of Klizan and Edmund.
Meles
Bionic Poster
Federer betterer as well to these eyes.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Hitman, do you think it's mostly Massu's new coaching? I do-- Dom is more aggressive in court positioning.
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
Djokovic is playing too good as usual. Just that Thiem has been a shade better here.
Meles
Bionic Poster
Its called a two month vacation for Nole; he never learns.
Night Slasher
Semi-Pro
Bad start for Nole, too many unforced errors. Thiem's ability to find the depth with his shots by standing far behind the base line is impressive, seems he's improved it this year.
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
It's only 2-1 in the firt set but the odds on Thiem dropped from 1,92 to 1,38. Wow.
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Yes, I think this can be attributed to Massu
mightyjeditribble
Hall of Fame
Come on Dom!
I'm all aboard the (s)Thiem train now. Let's go!
(Sent from my mobile phone.)
I'm all aboard the (s)Thiem train now. Let's go!
(Sent from my mobile phone.)
Standaa
G.O.A.T.
Novak’s UEs. You missed a lot of those.
Meles
Bionic Poster
Its also physical as I've never seen Thiem moving like he has since IW. A late bloomer it appears.
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
I agree.
Combined with Nadal being a lot worse? Thiem has a very legit chance this year.
Red Rick
Bionic Poster
Think so.
mightyjeditribble
Hall of Fame
Yes also he seems to be much more willing to vary his game plan depending on what works and what doesn't. I think 2017/18 Thiem might have lost yesterday.
I hope he keeps this up!
(Sent from my mobile phone.)
The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
What's funny is that even that sort of lost tennis doesn't compare with the brain dead crap he used to bring to some matches back in 16-18.
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
Prince of clay ready to take the throne ...
romeo8880
G.O.A.T.
Standaa
G.O.A.T.
Yeah maybe this year at RG he will win more than 4 games in a set vs. Nadal.
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Just too massive atm
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
If Thiem figures out how to play better on faster surfaces I honestly think he could top the rankings.
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
Could someone please provide a live stream link? TIA
Meles
Bionic Poster
I'd say you've jinxed Tsits into the final, but seems so unlikely.....
Standaa
G.O.A.T.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
It's still early in the match, Djoker can be a slow starter, I expect him to get better and sharper. His ROS is looking very good so far (as always).
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
Thiem needs to close in 2. Remember DJokovic lucked out with a bye while Thiem slugged it out over three sets.
Meles
Bionic Poster
I think the new US Open surface is good for him.
Otacon
Hall of Fame
Djokovic must bring his A-game to have a chance against this Thiem.
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