2012 ATP World Tour Finals: [1] Novak Djokovic vs. [6] Juan Martin Del Potro

Who will win the match to proceed to the final?


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kishnabe

Talk Tennis Guru
The last time Del Potro beat Djokovic was in 2012 Olympics Bronze Medal match.

Do you guys think Delpotro can beat Djokovic the way he is playing rightnow?
 
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SQA333

Hall of Fame
The last time Del Potro beat Djokovic was in 2011 DC Semifinals....where Nole retired.

Do you guys think Delpotro can beat Djokovic the way he is playing rightnow?

No, the last time Delpo beat Novak is in the bronze medal playoff.
 

Tony48

Legend
I'm glad that Novak's draw to the title got a little easier. Had Tipsarevic won, Novak would potentially have to go through Federer AND Murray to get the title (after having already beaten one of them).

Now he only has to face one of them, should he get to the final.

Anyway, I say Novak in 2.
 

RF20Lennon

Legend
LOL Del Potro is arguable one of the worst returners ever!! And Plus nole is a better returner than fed so straights sets it is
 

veroniquem

Bionic Poster
The last time Del Potro beat Djokovic was in 2012 Olympics Bronze Medal match.

Do you guys think Delpotro can beat Djokovic the way he is playing rightnow?


I don't think it's a matter of "way of playing", it's a matter of surface. (Since the Olympics, Djoko has beaten Delpo in Cincy and USO). On hard, it seems Delpo is a good matchup for Djoko, even though the match could be close. It's also gonna be interesting to see how much confidence Delpo will have derived from his 2 recent wins over Fed.
I can't wait until tomorrow. Both semis should be great. The Djoko/Delpo match at USO was an absolute treat. Can't wait.
 
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LOL Del Potro is arguable one of the worst returners ever!! And Plus nole is a better returner than fed so straights sets it is

That is a really stupid thing to say. Delpo returns very well for someone his height.

Delpo has match up issues against djokovic, delpo will have to redline his game and so far despite beating fed he has been consistant without being brilliant. If he serves like he has and continues to be predictable in rallys with his cc stuff it will be over in quick time.
 
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RF20Lennon

Legend
That is a really stupid thing to say. Delpo returns very well for someone his height.

Delpo has match up issues against djokovic, delpo will have to redline his game and so far despite beating fed he has been consistant without being brilliant. If he serves like he has and continues to be predictable in rallys with his cc stuff it will be over in quick time.

His forehand is great!! but djokovics defense is too good and he pushes everything back till delpo hits it out. Delpo isnt that good of a returner so he barely makes a push. Backhand obviously goes to nole so i dont see Delpo winning unless Djokovic's level dips or Delpo brings USO 2009 form and still then maybe ( I could be wrong obviously)
 

Duncan Bell

Hall of Fame
Really depends how dP is hitting, but fancy him to take the first before burning out and Nole taking it in 3.

6-4, 5-7, 3-6
 
His forehand is great!! but djokovics defense is too good and he pushes everything back till delpo hits it out. Delpo isnt that good of a returner so he barely makes a push. Backhand obviously goes to nole so i dont see Delpo winning unless Djokovic's level dips or Delpo brings USO 2009 form and still then maybe ( I could be wrong obviously)

Djokovic wont be able to defend or turn defence into attack dealing with delpos heavy fh as well as he does to murrays or feds.

Delpo should step in taking the ball on, thumping forehands. He knows he can beat djoko its going to be hard to do it playing on a court thats been deliberatly slowed down to suit the top players.

Djoko starts the match with a huge advantage.
 
This match should be awesome, assuming Del Potro shows up. At the US Open, there were some rallies where if felt the Argentine was massacring the ball (would have been numerous winners against lesser players) but Djokovic returned everything....was some of the most awesome court coverage I've ever seen...can't wait for the match
 

cc0509

Talk Tennis Guru
That is a really stupid thing to say. Delpo returns very well for someone his height.

Delpo has match up issues against djokovic, delpo will have to redline his game and so far despite beating fed he has been consistant without being brilliant. If he serves like he has and continues to be predictable in rallys with his cc stuff it will be over in quick time.

Del Potro did not have to be brilliant to beat Federer. Federer did the beating all on his own with his unforced errors and terrible defense. Djokovic will be a whole other ball game for Del Potro.
 

jones101

Hall of Fame
I really liked what I saw from Juanito yesterday, but this court is too slow and Djoker moves too well.

Djoker in 3.
 

Crayola Oblongata

Hall of Fame
Someone SHOVE THAT FREAKING SOCK into andrew's mouth. FFS it's Novak Djokovic VS Del Potro, someone sack him.

Haha what is he saying? I saw him on Monday at the O2, should've thrown something at him. Or at least done something that wouldn't get me arrested.

Anyhoo, come on the big JMDP! :)
 

underground

G.O.A.T.
LOL there goes another Novak overhead fail. Pretty sure we know now the reason behind using a HEAD racquet. :twisted:
 

sbengte

G.O.A.T.
I closed my eyes when I saw Nole attempting that overhead and sure enough :lol:
Why hasn't anyone told him *not* to attempt a freaking overhead ever and just wait for the ball to bounce and put it away.
 

Terenigma

G.O.A.T.
What a get (and shot) from delpo, he's so quick around the court for a big man but damn that was one hell of a passing shot.
 
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