2015 Wimbledon (QF) - [1] Novak Djokovic vs. [9] Marin Cilic

[The Green Mile]

A repeat of their 5 set encounter at Wimbledon last year.
Djokovic dominates their H2H with a 12-0 record against the Croat.
Novak had been looking quite dominant this Wimbledon, until he met an in form Kevin Anderson who pushed him all the way here. He managed to come back from 2 sets down for the 4th time in his career.
Marin's form has been more up and down than Novak's, and will have to step it up if he wants a chance to take out the defending champ (unless Novak plays like a dog).
Here's hoping it's a good one!

 

[The Green Mile]

Novak in 4 sets this time.

 

[Feather]

I am going with Cilic this time

Cilic in four

 

[The_18th_Slam]

I get the feeling that Cilic will take this in 5.

 

[RF-18]

 

[ArcspacE]

13-0

 

[Supertegwyn]

If Djokovic from sets 3 and 4 arrives then he should handle Cilic comfortably.

Pushervic from sets 1 and 2 will get hammered.

 

[Wynter]

Cilic in 4 and then to win Wimbledon

 

[TruthIncarnate]

Let's not forget cilic himself has a buzzsaw beast mode (quicker courts, especially) only seen from the likes of Stan when he's being the stanimal. I do think cilic was building more on this buzzsaw mode with each match during last year's us open, until it culminated into pure God mode vs. Fed and then in the final vs Nishi. However, if he can somehow tap back into his inner beast against djoker no one outside of Stanimal can stop him. Maybe Goran will sprinkle the "unstoppable serve" pixie dust on him again...

 

[TruthIncarnate]

With that said... Djoker in four

 

[Russeljones]

Went for Cilic in 3. It's his time to show he's for real.

 

[Bukmeikara]

Cilic had close encounters with Berankis, Isner and Kudla. He lost two times to Troicki in the warm ups + he is 0-12 against Djokovic. I find it very hard to believe that his level at the moment is high enough to challenge a normal playing Djokovic.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Djokovic will win this, last times he played Cilic it was demolition jobs (WTF, Monte Carlo)
Last year match is not very relevant as I think Cilic was playing much better than he is now

 

[ArcspacE]

Went for Cilic in 3. It's his time to show he's for real.

Are you a betting man, Russel?

 

[Russeljones]

Are you a betting man, Russel?

Wouldn't say that I am. Or are you confusing one having convictions with one being reckless?

 

[ArcspacE]

Wouldn't say that I am. Or are you confusing one having convictions with one being reckless?

I would have said if you were - rather save your money on this one

 

[Fiji]

Hard to tell.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Cilic would have to be in his USO mode to slay Djoker. That form has been spectacularly absent since then.

Nole in three.

 

[Deleted member 307496]

Thinking Novak in 4.

 

[tennisenthusiast]

Hard to tell.

Interns and assistants to Astrologers should be able to tell anything and everything.

 

[Djokodal Fan]

I'm worried Novak might be tired if it goes 5 sets.

Otherwise this is Novak's to lose anything below 5 sets. Otherwise Cilic in 5

 

[Fiji]

Interns and assistants to Astrologers should be able to tell anything and everything.

Cilic's birth time is not confirmed yet.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Nole will win in 4 set! Djoko the superman ready for another battle to win!

 

[Sysyphus]

I don't put it past Cilic to win this. He can beast and trouble Novakovic on grass.

That said, even given Novak's not-too-impressive (but okay) form versus Anderson, Cilic has been more sketchy—Novakovic in 4, I say.

 

[SQA333]

Cilic won't hurt a fully rested and ready Djokovic. The 5th set against Anderson was just a hitting session.

Djokovic in 3 easy sets. 1 or 2 bakery products in hand.

 

[Fedex]

Cilic already played 2 brutal 5 setters on route so I'm guessing very little chance against machine man Djokovic.

 

[Inanimate_object]

Cilic in straights I think.

 

[Wynter]

Djokovic will win this, last times he played Cilic it was demolition jobs (WTF, Monte Carlo)
Last year match is not very relevant as I think Cilic was playing much better than he is now

If I recall at the WTF he was playing with a shoulder injury wasn't he?

 

[movdqa]

I haven't seen Cilic play on grass this season yet - I may take a look tonight when I get home.

 

[stringertom]

I think Djoker's gonna pull this out in a 5-set classic but there is still a possibility, though very improbable, we could have a rematch of the real contest that unleashed Cilic Beast Mode. That's the R16 battle with Monsieur Pattinson, when Marin had to keep coming back from ahead and prevailed 6-3 in the fifth to narrow the h2h to 1-4. Were I not pulling for #18, I might like that finals matchup.

 

[3fees]

Djokovic played below his usual playing Anderson, yet showed he has the stamina to win 3 straight sets being two down, He'll have an easier time with Cilic and wants his 600 win notched on his racquet.

Cheers
3fees

 

[Bukmeikara]

Fun fact. Djokovic is 42-4 against his (potential) opponents until the final

 

[RF-18]

Fun fact. Djokovic is 42-4 against his (potential) opponents until the final

Brutal stuff.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Djokovic played below his usual playing Anderson, yet showed he has the stamina to win 3 straight sets being two down, He'll have an easier time with Cilic and wants his 600 win notched on his racquet.

Cheers
3fees

His 600 win? What do you mean by that 3fees? Djokovic is currently on 649 match wins!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

His 600 win? What do you mean by that 3fees? Djokovic is currently on 649 match wins!

Hi bro. How are you feeling after Nole pulled off the epic comeback?

 

[Poisoned Slice]

No upset in this match.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Hi bro. How are you feeling after Nole pulled off the epic comeback?

Hi mate. Feeling pretty good, it really wasn't looking good at one point was it? But he showed once again what a great champion he is, despite not playing at his best. I need to have more faith in him like you!

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Djokovic to roll. He had his wake up call, and the dream semi showdown with Stan awaits. Or at least I hope.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Hi mate. Feeling pretty good, it really wasn't looking good at one point was it? But he showed once again what a great champion he is, despite not playing at his best. I need to have more faith in him like you!

True. I think it's a bit of both. You have faith I know that but you are right could have more and also I need to be more grounded as I was getting a little worried. Was checking the score at work saw Anderson was serving well and Nole had to fend of a few break points Was a danger time. However, Djoko played big points well and he then capitalised on kevs only nervy sloppy service game. Showed his relisience and experience.

Phew!! I think he will be ok against cilic. Won't be easy but I think this match maybe a blessing and sharpen him up more and will help him. Hoping he gets to semi with most likely Stan and want fed and Murray on other side. So we have epic and even semi finals. No player with advantage.

Nole has a chance of defending his title but gonna be a right battle as the other big 3 all in form too. Gonna be exciting few days at Wimbledon!

 

[Fedex]

Most likely Fed and Murray will kill each other in the semi and be toast for Djokoivc.
Wawrinka not a major threat on grass IMO although he may well make Djokovic work a bit.
Also I believe Karlovic would have beaten Djokovic based on the Anderson match. Murray giant killer specialist dealt with that so all playing nicely into Djokovic's hands again.

 

[Down_the_line]

Yeah I can't see Djokovic losing this. It's going to be another major semifinal or better for the Serb.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Here's a major shock for y'all: I think Novak's gonna win this match!

 

[Down_the_line]

Here's a major shock for y'all: I think Novak's gonna win this match!

Who are you and what have you done with Djokovic2011?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Here's a major shock for y'all: I think Novak's gonna win this match!

I prefer your reverse psychology bro

 

[Djokovic2011]

I prefer your reverse psychology bro

You'll be seeing it again this time tomorrow!

 

[vanioMan]

Here's a major shock for y'all: I think Novak's gonna win this match!

 

[maxrenn]

Novak to take this on his way to his 3rd Wimbledon crown, after his 4th round drama his inner tournament winning beast has been awoken.

 

[sdont]

Novak is the favorite of course, but I wouldn't shocked if Marin pulls off the upset.

I think people are underrating him right now.

 

[Warmaster]

Easy match for Djokovic unless Cilic steps up his game a lot. Cilic has been very average this tournament and is lucky to even be here.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

You'll be seeing it again this time tomorrow!

Top man mate! Haha. I usually the optimistic one but must admit was very worried earlyier today and last night

We Djokovic fans always stick together though, through great/special and also heartbreaking moments. Always proud of Nole no matter what.