Atherton2003
Hall of Fame
I think the J-Block left already.
2010 US Open 3rd Round - James Blake (USA) vs (3) Novak Djokovic (SRB)
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Legend
No, he's going to lose to Fish next round.
Atherton2003
Hall of Fame
Djokovic looks like he has better stamina, but I don't know if he can hang in their with the better players - if it goes 5 sets....he always looks like he needs an oxygen tank.
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
Is Djoker really looking that good?Looking at the match stats and Blake is an error fest machine!!
Atherton2003
Hall of Fame
I hope Nadal wins the US Open this year...
Outbeyond
Legend
I do, too. But I definitely don't see Djoker winning it. Could be Fed or Murray...or Rafa.
In the meantime, nice playing by Blake on Djoker's serve.
Atherton2003
Hall of Fame
How about Soderling?
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
Are the stats wrong?It says that Blake has 22 winners and Djoker has 7 yet he is winning this match?Blake has 25 errors by the way.
shadows
Legend
Djoker didn't hit a non service winner till the 8th game of the match. He's playing conservatively but pretty well all in all, doesn't need to do too much since Blake hits himself off the court for the most part. As shown in this game.
Atherton2003
Hall of Fame
Blake's tush is too big - it's holding him back.
thalivest
Banned
He might be able to upset Federer (though I doubt it since this is a Federer surface and he is playing alot better now) but even if he does I couldnt see him going all the way.
Atherton2003
Hall of Fame
Fish and Djokovic match should be interesting
Atherton2003
Hall of Fame
Federer is in decline - I think Soderling can upset him.
Ripster
Hall of Fame
I wasn't entirely serious with my comment. He has a chance, but I doubt he'll be able to beat Federer in the semis. He seems to always lose to Federer at the US Open, so I think Fed would have to lose to Soderling for Novak to have a chance at the final.
As for Fish, it will be a tough encounter for sure. I still think Novak can beat Fish, as he's beaten him all four times they've played and Fish has looked a bit vulnerable at times going 5 sets with Hajek and Clement today.
Atherton2003
Hall of Fame
This match will be over in about 10 minutes....Blake must be embarrassed.
Atherton2003
Hall of Fame
Djokovic will be well rested for the next match while Fish has to recover from a 5-set match.
thalivest
Banned
This was the expected result. Straight sets, one tough set. Anything more would have been a surprise. After the 1st set it is probably a relief for Blake to save some dignity with his 2nd set performance.
shadows
Legend
Done and Dusted then.
Blake played one good set but Djokovic did ultimately rise pretty well to that challenge. Novak served very well too so that's encouraging for a better performance here.
I'll duck out before it gets too late, if I wake to find Blake made the worlds greatest comeback I shall cry into my cereal =)
Blake played one good set but Djokovic did ultimately rise pretty well to that challenge. Novak served very well too so that's encouraging for a better performance here.
I'll duck out before it gets too late, if I wake to find Blake made the worlds greatest comeback I shall cry into my cereal =)
Outbeyond
Legend
Sod's great on hardcourt, no question. I suppose for me he's the next in line as a possibility. I still think Fed's the master of this surface, though. Murray's been playing MUCH better of late and is uber-talented. Sod's a force to be reckoned with, but he's been a little inconsistent this year. I don't know...and then there's this new Rafa serve that, if continued, throws a monkey wrench into every prediction.
Atherton2003
Hall of Fame
Nadal is now serving 135 mph...amazing.
PSNELKE
Legend
No chance Sod beats Fed on fast HC..
Don´t tell me how close the match in 2009 cause Fed was an UE machine at the USO back then.
Sods movement is too bad to beat Fed on HC.
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
Blake's problem is he goes for broke and he hits a flat ball!
Atherton2003
Hall of Fame
I think Federer is always "beatable" now....and someone like Soderling can beat Federer....
Atherton2003
Hall of Fame
Do the fans get a refund?
Atherton2003
Hall of Fame
nice try Blake - maybe next year he can be the ballboy?
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
Joker is serving 80 percent on first serves.I think he is doing it and letting Blake overhit balls left and right!!!
powerangle
Legend
Now...what kind of an interview will Novak give tonight? 
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
The J block got silenced!!!
Atherton2003
Hall of Fame
I hope he does some impersonations.
Atherton2003
Hall of Fame
The J Block left after the 1st set.
Outbeyond
Legend
uh, i don't think it's a good idea to do those things at the us open when he beats a popular american! and his impersonations - while hilarious - are well-known by now. i think that's over with.
Atherton2003
Hall of Fame
Tomorrow should be a great tennis day.
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
That was so pitiful by Blake.All Djoker had to do was put the ball in play and watch Blake self destruct!
Atherton2003
Hall of Fame
I love his Nadal and Sharapova impersonations though...he should do that again. By the way, where is that Michael Barkan guy that used to do the after match interviews?
Atherton2003
Hall of Fame
Maybe Blake will retire now.
