2021 US Open Final - [1] Novak Djokovic vs. [2] Daniil Medvedev
kalyan4fedever
Legend
Novak needs his slow courts, looks like they arent
Rafa.the.Magnificent
G.O.A.T.
Surprising start here! 2-0 Meddy.
PrinceMoron
Legend
Low low toss
Chanwan
G.O.A.T.
This is just Djoko trying to lose the first set again, there's plenty of time
MiamiWeekendWarrior
Hall of Fame
I don't know about that. He can't really afford to gift any sets to Med. This is going to be a battle of human backboards who get everything back. It wont' have a lot of flashy winners and will mostly be a matter of who blinks first. So far Novak is off to a pitiful start.
The Fedfather
Legend
Medvedev thinks he can outrally Djokovic with these hella neutral balls, but there is no way he can win the match this way
The Devil probably
Rookie
Djokovic receiving a lot of support today. That's great.
MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
Not to be dramatic but Daniil ain't winning this set if he can't take advantage of this form and double-break here.
ForehandCross
G.O.A.T.
This is just completely opposite of AO. Med is absolutely a rock. Djokovic is nervous and jittery.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
So another bad start from Novak to lose the first only to win in the end?
So be it.
So be it.
PrinceMoron
Legend
Wasted
UnforcedTerror
Hall of Fame
Djokovic is feeling the weight of history. Bad start.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Basically :/ none of this will matter in an hour lol
Im(moral) Winner
G.O.A.T.
2 BPs!
S
Slicehand
Guest
How well this tactic is working for him, give him a set while he shakes nerves away and the opponent gets calmer and with less fire
ForehandCross
G.O.A.T.
The second break is absolutely crucial. Cmon Med.
A shorter set would mean lesser time for Djokovic to figure your tactics out.
A shorter set would mean lesser time for Djokovic to figure your tactics out.
Open Stance
Professional
Has Novak make a first serve?
The Devil probably
Rookie
Bad start.
Go away hater.
PrinceMoron
Legend
Seen more commitment in a practice session
MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
Novak's footwork looking so sluggish right now. Not exploding into these shots like he needs to.
I Am Finnish
Bionic Poster
Djokovic is awful
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Noval with 8 UE's and 1 winner.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
That 9/11 writing on the court reminds me of the 2011 USO SF. This writing was there too.
Rafa.the.Magnificent
G.O.A.T.
This has got to be pure nerves.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Tbh though Novak looks lethargic af r.n.
Maybe he actually woke up feeling like a 34yo that's played a lot of tennis for once
Maybe he actually woke up feeling like a 34yo that's played a lot of tennis for once
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
I bet he still wins the first set.
Chanwan
G.O.A.T.
He needs to keep it up. Not every single 2nd serve, but quite a few of them.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
I wasn't hating though.
The Devil probably
Rookie
He's starting to improve a bit...
The Fedfather
Legend
Maybe eeks out the set somehow but what then? Djokovic will likely get angry, a couple winners and roars and he'll be demolishing Daniil
PrinceMoron
Legend
He is puffing
Nerves
Nerves
ForehandCross
G.O.A.T.
He needs the double break. Absolutely needs it.
swordtennis
G.O.A.T.
NOT OVER YET
