2023 Australian Open R128: Roberto Carballes Baena vs Novak Djokovic [4]

Bubcay · Jan 17, 2023

I wish more players had CBs attitude... He is playing at his best. No fear....

Hypo Crisis · Jan 17, 2023

NeutralFan said:
No, you must be a banned poster to start attacking rival big 3 from the get go.

Not banned but rejuvenated

Sorry_to_tell_you_mate · Jan 17, 2023

He's fine, don't overreact.

alexio · Jan 17, 2023

doesnt look like djoko will win with this level whole thing hmm

Bubcay · Jan 17, 2023

Djokovic needs to be cruising through his service games to preserve strength and leg.... This was a good one..

Beerus · Jan 17, 2023

This Baena would beat Nadal, lel.

The Fedfather · Jan 17, 2023

CB is delivering a solid performance here. Perhaps didn't max out on every opportunity, but overall nice to watch. No feeling that he's giving up on his chances

Rozroz · Jan 17, 2023

Sorry_to_tell_you_mate said:
He's fine, don't overreact.

how do you think?
well, fine in terms of winning a few easier matches,
but his movement is severely limited.
they can pump him up with painkillers but there's a problem.

NoleFam · Jan 17, 2023

Ivanesevic is too high strung and needs to chilll out. It makes Djokovic anxious and on edge with that type of energy.

alexio · Jan 17, 2023

dang wut a rally

Bubcay · Jan 17, 2023

Rozroz said:
how do you think?
well, fine in terms of winning a few easier matches,
but his movement is severely limited.
they can pump him up with painkillers but there's a problem.

Yeah, you can tell he is careful with his movement..

Sorry_to_tell_you_mate · Jan 17, 2023

Rozroz said:
how do you think?
well, fine in terms of winning a few easier matches,
but his movement is severely limited.
they can pump him up with painkillers but there's a problem.

He's faking it, just like the abdominal tear back then.

Mivic · Jan 17, 2023

alexio said:
doesnt look like djoko will win with this level whole thing hmm

Of course not, the hope is that his condition improves as the tournament progresses if he can take care of his first few matches easily enough. I'm not sure how feasible that is though.

Wesling · Jan 17, 2023

lol classic djokovic taking out their legs

HFK · Jan 17, 2023

He really looked injured during that 28 shot point

Bubcay · Jan 17, 2023

NoleFam said:
Ivanesevic is too high strung and needs to chilll out. It makes Djokovic anxious and on edge with that energy.

Yes, nothing he could tell him now will do any good.

The Fedfather · Jan 17, 2023

Roberto is not playing with that serve.

Bubcay · Jan 17, 2023

Sorry_to_tell_you_mate said:
He's faking it, just like the abdominal tear back then.

Sorry to tell you mate but you are wrong...

UnforcedTerror · Jan 17, 2023

This is such a disgusting court for a hardcourt tbh.

Djokovic_is_the_best#1 · Jan 17, 2023

NoleFam said:
Ivanesevic is too high strung and needs to chilll out. It makes Djokovic anxious and on edge with that type of energy.

Yeah he usually has kittens in all of Djokovic matches! Haha

NoleFam · Jan 17, 2023

Bubcay said:
Yes, nothing he could tell him now will do any good.

Yea he's all wound up and barking things at him. It's on serve in the 2nd set and his opponent is playing well. Just chill.

NatF · Jan 17, 2023

This Djokovic would still probably beat everyone else in the draw barring a physical collapse lol.

Bubcay · Jan 17, 2023

UnforcedTerror said:
This is such a disgusting court for a hardcourt tbh.

Plays like clay..

The Fedfather · Jan 17, 2023

Why are the 'out' calls coming so late? CB is kind of out there deciding to let go of the ball by himself

optic yellow · Jan 17, 2023

RCB needed to try DTL there instead of circling the drain hitting weak CC.

The Fedfather · Jan 17, 2023

It's midnight there already? Damn

alexio · Jan 17, 2023

NatF said:
This Djokovic would still probably beat everyone else in the draw barring a physical collapse lol.

meddy'd punish him i.e. this djoko

Bubcay · Jan 17, 2023

This match might last quite a while... I will be cooked for work tomorrow... C'mon Novak...

Zodd · Jan 17, 2023

Nice drop shot from Novak there

MaluTapiMau · Jan 17, 2023

dat drop shot!

Kralingen · Jan 17, 2023

Looks pretty good to me. That was a great set of shots to break.

I will say that Rune and PCB look like nightmare matchups for Djokovic here

Rozroz · Jan 17, 2023

Sorry_to_tell_you_mate said:
He's faking it, just like the abdominal tear back then.

you're just trolling, man. he's not putting out this whole fake show.

optic yellow · Jan 17, 2023

Djokovic is really good at disguising his drop shots why does no one talk about that being a strength of his?

Mivic · Jan 17, 2023

IDEMO

mahatma · Jan 17, 2023

Super important break. Phew. Brilliantly done by Novak.
CB was serving quite well

Wesling · Jan 17, 2023

Rune has stamina problems , he can easily cramp up if novak takes his legs. will be interesting

NoleFam · Jan 17, 2023

Djokovic was determined that game. Ends up with the break.

Bubcay · Jan 17, 2023

Bubcay said:
This match might last quite a while... I will be cooked for work tomorrow... C'mon Novak...

Attaboy...

InsideOut900 · Jan 17, 2023

Novak's game is a piece of art sometimes

RF-18 · Jan 17, 2023

The Fedfather · Jan 17, 2023

CB jusst getting squeezed out into disadvantage. Still, with how he's playing, gotta keep the spirits up and chances will come

Bubcay · Jan 17, 2023

Kralingen said:
Looks pretty good to me. That was a great set of shots to break.

I will say that Rune and PCB look like nightmare matchups for Djokovic here

Yep, especially if they play a day match.

Zodd · Jan 17, 2023

Great defense from CB so far but if he could really benefit from a better slice

pj80 · Jan 17, 2023

Aretium said:
Novak has really changed personality last few years. He’s become like serena just so unbearable. Constant entitlement and complaining

maybe as you age you get more grumpy

Mivic · Jan 17, 2023

I feel Djokovic is moving a bit more comfortably now.

Bubcay · Jan 17, 2023

Perfect service game....

Kralingen · Jan 17, 2023

Djokovic is playing like Agassi man wtf where is this aggression and early FH coming from. He never takes the FH this early unless pressed

NatF · Jan 17, 2023

alexio said:
meddy'd punish him i.e. this djoko

Djokovic straight setted Med with the same injury didn't he? lol. Med would need to use the BO5 format to extend rallies and wear him down to have a shot.

The Fedfather · Jan 17, 2023

Those CB slices look so low. I expect him to hit the net every other time

InsideOut900 · Jan 17, 2023

Kralingen said:
Djokovic is playing like Agassi man wtf where is this aggression and early FH coming from. He never takes the FH this early unless pressed

This reminds me a bit of 2008 Novak, lol, especially with the FH

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