[1] Novak Djokovic vs [2] Marin Cilic - Tel Aviv 250 GRAND final

[RF-18]

No surprise this will be the final after seeing the draw.

Djokovic has won the last 5 meetings, leads the h2h 18-2, but last time they met in a final Cilic won after being MP down in Queens. Can this matter and spook Djole?

An old classic by two veterans of the game. Who Will win it?

 

[Hitman]

Hopefully a great final.

 

[Nostradamus]

No surprise this will be the final after seeing the draw.

Djokovic has won the last 5 meetings, leads the h2h 18-2, but last time they met in a final Cilic won after being MP down in Queens. Can this matter and spook Djole?

An old classic by two veterans of the game. Who Will win it?

This match gonna be a sleeping pill. we all know Marin is serious pigeon of Novak. Novak totally owns him like this croatian pigeon

 

[Pheasant]

Congrats to the 34 year old Cilic for his resurgence. He looked dead in the water couple of years ago. This comeback is inspiring. His streak likely ends here against a monster of a player. But hopefully, we get a good match tomorrow.

 

[SonicNirvana]

Glad he’s back to wearing light blue

 

[weakera]

It has been great to see new countries get a shot at hosting tournaments. I wish there was some way for this to continue into the future.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Looking forward to it. Should be a competitive final with 2 great servers as well.

 

[PSNELKE]

Djokovic 6-2 6-3. Cilic has no chance, he lost it already mentally before every game. Certified pigeon

 

[I Am Finnish]

Has anyone saw StrongRule? Isn't he from Israël?

 

[Rozroz]

Has anyone saw StrongRule? Isn't he from Israël?

i'm also from Israel

 

[I Am Finnish]

i'm also from Israel

From Tel Aviv?

 

[StrongRule]

Has anyone saw StrongRule? Isn't he from Israël?

Well, surely you didn't think I will buy tickets in order to watch Djokovic, right? Maybe if Nadal was there, I would think about it.

 

[Rozroz]

From Tel Aviv?

yea.. almost bought tickets but didn't work out..
the quarters and above were too expensive (do 250 quarters cost 230$??)
not to mention some of the matches were without crowd because holidays and stuff (stupid religious organizers or something)

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Well, surely you didn't think I will buy tickets in order to watch Djokovic, right? Maybe if Nadal was there, I would think about it.

Why not to watch Djokovic?

 

[StrongRule]

Why not to watch Djokovic?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

This will be a good one! Hoping Djokovic can get his 89th title but won’t be easy against cilic. He has a big game when he’s on. Let’s see what happens.

 

[PSNELKE]

This will be a good one! Hoping Djokovic can get his 89th title but won’t be easy against cilic. He has a big game when he’s on. Let’s see what happens.

It depends a lot on the opponent as well. He has nothing to hurt Novak.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

I haven’t been watching lately. Sounds like Djokovic’s wrist soreness at Laver Cup is okay now?

 

[Slicehand]

No chance for novak

 

[Kralingen]

the ball bouncing in this one will be god tier. If you want to see the ball absolutely demolished with bouncing pre-serve this will be the heavyweight showdown of the century. Also, Cilic was genuinely good vs Thiem, took Raz to 5 at USO, he’s got a chance to get a set at least. unfortunately Djokovic just owns him. I’m going to go Djoker in 2, but could see Cilic winning a TB.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

the ball bouncing in this one will be god tier. If you want to see the ball absolutely demolished with bouncing pre-serve this will be the heavyweight showdown of the century. Also, Cilic was genuinely good vs Thiem, took Raz to 5 at USO, he’s got a chance to get a set at least. unfortunately Djokovic just owns him. I’m going to go Djoker in 2, but could see Cilic winning a TB.

Damn nooo! You should predict cilic to win! I never feel comfortable when you back novak to win!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

No chance for novak

I like this comment better. Takes the pressure off Novak and no jinx

 

[DSH]

Looking forward to it. Should be a competitive final with 2 great servers as well.

Mmm...

 

[DSH]

I haven’t been watching lately. Sounds like Djokovic’s wrist soreness at Laver Cup is okay now?

You know that Joker is the best actor of all, right?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Mmm...

I won’t underestimate a former grand slam champion and he’s beaten Djokovic in a final before. He also arguably give alcaraz his toughest match at us open too. Novak won’t take this lightly and it’s a good test for him. These are the sorts of matches he needs to get back to his desired high level.

 

[DSH]

I won’t underestimate a former grand slam champion and he’s beaten Djokovic in a final before. He also arguably give alcaraz his toughest match at us open too. Novak won’t take this lightly and it’s a good test for him. These are the sorts of matches he needs to get back to his desired high level.

What is the H2H between the two?

 

[jindra]

Cilic doesn't get more than 5 games.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

What is the H2H between the two?

Very one side for Novak but still cilic deserves respect. He has a big game and mentality when he’s on.

 

[DSH]

Very one side for Novak but still cilic deserves respect. He has a big game and mentality when he’s on.

Ok, buddy, let's hope Cilic does his best against his nemesis.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

You know that Joker is the best actor of all, right?

Lol, guess I was asking for that!

 

[Slicehand]

I like this comment better. Takes the pressure off Novak and no jinx

Novak is not playing, thats why he has no chance, he should be honest with himself, he is 29 and still playing challengers, dennis novak never had any bussiness playing a match like this

 

[Slicehand]

Djokovic showing some consistent top 50 level, i can see him vulturing a lot of 250s next season

 

[Picmun]

 

[Kralingen]

MUGic lol. DFs to bring up BP and sprays an error.

He’s been on the ropes since the very first point.

 

[RF-18]

Djoko BREAKS!!!!

 

[MeatTornado]

Chili looking extra cold today.

 

[NoleFam]

Some good ballstriking out there so far.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djoko looking sharp and has the early break!

 

[Gonzo_style]

Stream anyone?

 

[pj80]

Has anyone saw StrongRule? Isn't he from Israël?

yes, @StrongRule is the Kid crying...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1575871996592017408

 

[RF-18]

That slice lol

 

[Slicehand]

Its unbelievable how djokovic wins by just not missing, its the equivalent of a flat cicling stage, perfect for my siesta, bad as a show

 

[SecondToNone]

That slice lol

And majority says he had bad slice lol

 

[Kralingen]

Its unbelievable how djokovic wins by just not missing, its the equivalent of a flat cicling stage, perfect for my siesta, bad as a show

If all he did was “not miss” surely someone would have figured out how to beat him more consistently after all these years

 

[DSH]

Its unbelievable how djokovic wins by just not missing, its the equivalent of a flat cicling stage, perfect for my siesta, bad as a show

'Boreovic'!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

That slice lol

Yeah it was a beautiful slice. Really smart tennis!

 

[jindra]

 

[jindra]

If all he did was “not miss” surely someone would have figured out how to beat him more consistently after all these years

Mats Wilander with a serve.

 

[Kralingen]

Cilic is really shook lol

a lot of these misses are just the result of nerves

I don’t know what Novak did to get in his head all those years ago but it’s like he just doesn’t believe he can win

 

[RF-18]

Its unbelievable how djokovic wins by just not missing, its the equivalent of a flat cicling stage, perfect for my siesta, bad as a show

It's unbelieveable how you don't know what you are watching or talking about.