allcourter2008
Semi-Pro
I think Monaco, on a good day, could take out Djokovic in the QF.
RG 2009 - potential upsets
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jamesblakefan#1
G.O.A.T.
Davydenko may go down to Koubek, if he's not healthy.
I actually think Odesnik could take Simon, Simon has played terribly this wk in Rotterdam.
Apparently Nicholas Lapentti is gonna take down Djokovic in straights, so watch out for that
Oscar Hernandez to take out Roddick in the 2nd round.
I actually think Odesnik could take Simon, Simon has played terribly this wk in Rotterdam.
Apparently Nicholas Lapentti is gonna take down Djokovic in straights, so watch out for that
Oscar Hernandez to take out Roddick in the 2nd round.
allcourter2008
Semi-Pro
On a very hot day it could happen. If Monaco was able to win a long first set 7-5 or 7-6 it would be difficult for Djokovic.
Not impossible of course, but stamina-wise Monaco could outlast Djokovic.
allcourter2008
Semi-Pro
I've heard that already. Many have said that Djokovic is "too good" to ever lose to Safin in Wimbledon.
Cyan
Hall of Fame
Nole is not as good on grass as on clay. Get real. Grass is his worst surface so an upset can happen on grass.
allcourter2008
Semi-Pro
So? Safin is not as good on grass as Monaco is on clay.
I'm not saying Monaco could outplay Djokovic on clay, but he could outlast him if the match goes 4-5 hours.
Cyan
Hall of Fame
Safin is a former number 1 and 2 times slam winner.
allcourter2008
Semi-Pro
He's still a (relatively) bad grass-court player. He's struggling big time with his movement since his knee surgery in 2005.
allcourter2008
Semi-Pro
The days where Safin can play at USO2000 or AO2005 level are long gone...
Djokovic's best ever win in RG is González, there isn't much else besides choking-Mathieu and baby-Monfils in 06.
I'm not saying Djokovic will lose, but Monaco has a much better chance to win this match than you give him credit for.
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allcourter2008
Semi-Pro
Yes he is very consistent, but we're talking about best-of-5 here. Djokovic never played an in-form clay courter of Monaco's caliber in RG.
He could wilt in the french sun if Monaco manages to keep him on court for 4-5 hours.
allcourter2008
Semi-Pro
Federer hadn't lost a match on grass for 6 years, but didn't help him much last year, did it?
Djokovic has never been involved in a long war with a great in-form clay courter in RG, never ever.
His stamina is his big weakness, sooner or later he'll met someone in RG who can exploit that. In best-of-3 matches stamina is not an issue, that's why he hasn't been upset before SF.
allcourter2008
Semi-Pro
I hope he does.
allcourter2008
Semi-Pro
I know about this match.
But Patience doesn't fit my definition of "great, in-form claycourter".
When he played Djokovic he was ranked #129 and got double breadsticked by #512 ranked Francesco Aldi just before RG.
jamesblakefan#1
G.O.A.T.
Well you were only talking about Djokovic's fitness. I'd say surviving a 5 setter in the 3rd round and making the semis kinda ends that argument.
allcourter2008
Semi-Pro
Playing a 5-setter against Patience is not the same as doing it against Monaco.
When Djokovic gets tired his serve loses sting and he goes for broke more often, this might be enough to defeat Patience, but not against Monaco.
Monaco gave Djokovic a good fight during the USO 2007, so I think he could go all the way on clay with some good cirumstances (hot day, good form on the day).
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jamesblakefan#1
G.O.A.T.
I mean come on, 5 sets is 5 sets. He did play a tough 4 setter vs Monaco in the USO a few yrs ago, and still made the finals. And in that match, it was Monaco who broke down physically, losing the 4th 6-1 after 3 tight sets.
Also, after the Patience match, he beat Verdasco and Andreev in straights before losing to Nadal. And what's to say Monaco even has the game to take him to 5. I don't think he does.
Also, after the Patience match, he beat Verdasco and Andreev in straights before losing to Nadal. And what's to say Monaco even has the game to take him to 5. I don't think he does.
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allcourter2008
Semi-Pro
We'll have to wait and see.
The first set between the two could make all the difference, if Monaco manages to win it, his chances of victory will increase tenfold.
Cesc Fabregas
Legend
I can see Gonzo hitting Murray off the court on clay.
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
Yeah, that would be great.
We could call it the real final.:twisted: to rile n_f and vero.
Seriously, King Nadal meeting a fatigued Roger/Nole would be a joke of a final !!!!
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
that would be super sweet !
batz
G.O.A.T.
Chela takes Murray down, first round
He's certainly not the guy I'd have picked for Murray in R1. That said, i'm pretty happy with the rest of the draw - although I'd obviously rather he was in Roger's half.
OddJack
G.O.A.T.
I like Monaco, such a fighter, he always gives it all, plays it to the bone.
I hope he spanks Djoker this time.
GPG
Semi-Pro
Even though I agree with you, I don't think that this can be call an upset because Gonzo has a good ranking (12) and he does good on clay (won Viña del Mar, semis at Barcelona and Rome and hi skiped Madrid b/c of injury)
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Monaco has been playing very well as of late; I wouldn't say he doesn't have the game to do it, especially after upsetting so many top players as of late on clay.
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oneleggedcardinal
Guest
Djokovic d. Nadal?
Nah. Lapentti (sp?) is gonna beat Djoker first. In straights. :-?
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oneleggedcardinal
Guest
I've heard of this Lappenti. He's won 3 French Opens so far, so I wouldn't put it past him.
federerdomination
Semi-Pro
Federer def. Nadal
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
Which top players has he been beating apart from Murray?
Conquistador
Banned
You mean in the 2020 French Open?
jamesblakefan#1
G.O.A.T.
Yeah, but that was in Madrid...enough said. Plus he's been hurt this wk. Pulled out of Rotterdam w/a wrist injury. I'd not put too much stock into him.
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