2016 Indian Wells Final - [1] Novak Djokovic vs. [12] Milos Raonic

[nowhereman]

Novak goes for a record 5th Indian Wells title and a record tying 27th masters title, while Milos makes his 3rd appearance in a masters final. Novak has looked subpar this week and a half, but still remains the favorite. Who takes this one?

 

[SpinToWin]

Already? Match ain't even over yet lol

 

[nowhereman]

Already? Match ain't even over yet lol

I know, but it's pretty much inevitable at this point. Hopefully Rafa doesn't make a comeback and make me look bad.

 

[SpinToWin]

I know, but it's pretty much inevitable at this point. Hopefully Rafa doesn't make a comeback and make me look bad.

Rafa never (always?) disappoints I suppose lol

 

[nowhereman]

Rafa never (always?) disappoints I suppose lol

Welp, it's over. It will be Novak vs Milos after all.

 

[SpinToWin]

Welp, it's over. It will be Novak vs Milos after all.

That's kinda what I was referring to

 

[nowhereman]

That's kinda what I was referring to

Haha, I see. So who you voting for in the final?

 

[Emkay]

Raonic showed trouble with an aggressive return game from Goffin, and Nole's returns and movement are much much better. I don't see Raonic getting any breaks back.

 

[estigma2001]

Milos to win his first M1000

 

[weakera]

Raonic 6-1, 6-0.

 

[StannisTheMannis]

Rafa in 2

 

[SpinToWin]

Haha, I see. So who you voting for in the final?

Dunno. Head says Djokovic, gut says Raonic.

My gut has been wrong a lot lately though.

 

[Crionics]

Novak in 2.

*** yawn ***

 

[tennis_pro]

I think Raonic has a small chance because Djokovic has underperformed the entire week.

 

[tennisfan2015]

Good luck to Raonic.

 

[Noleberic123]

Novak has gotten better in every match. Novak in 2 close sets

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Djokovic's return has been rusty all week long. But he certainly loves tie breaks recently. If they transfer their forms into the final, Raonic will win.

 

[mule250]

Novak has gotten better in every match. Novak in 2 close sets

Probably this. Raonic might grab a set though.

 

[nowhereman]

Glad to see some believers of Raonic here. He's been looking good so far, he'll have a good chance.

 

[Noleberic123]

Probably this. Raonic might grab a set though.

He might yeah

 

[veroniquem]

How does Novak keep making all those finals
The tier 1 streak goes on!!!! Amazing and unreal. It's now spanning 3 different seasons
Tier 1 final streak:
1- Paris 2014
2- WTF 2014
3- AO 2015
4- IW 2015
5- Miami 2015
6- MC 2015
7- Rome 2015
8- RG 2015
9- W 2015
10- Canada 2015
11- Cincy 2015
12- USO 2015
13- Shanghai 2015
14- Paris 2015
15- WTF 2015
16- AO 2016
17- IW 2016

I'm getting dizzy
How long can he keep it going???????????

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

Djokovic in 3.

And if that doesn't happen, then

in 5.

 

[3fees]

Djokovic in 2 ,3 if Raonic hits lights out for set.


Cheers
3Fees

 

[Chanwan]

How does Novak keep making all those finals
The tier 1 streak goes on!!!! Amazing and unreal. It's now spanning 3 different seasons
Tier 1 final streak:
1- Paris 2014
2- WTF 2014
3- AO 2015
4- IW 2015
5- Miami 2015
6- MC 2015
7- Rome 2015
8- RG 2015
9- W 2015
10- Canada 2015
11- Cincy 2015
12- USO 2015
13- Shanghai 2015
14- Paris 2015
15- WTF 2015
16- AO 2016
17- IW 2016

I'm getting dizzy
How long can he keep it going???????????

Fathovic! (isn't it ever since the birth of Stefan or extremely close to it?)

On the match, Djoko in 3, 2 if he's sharp.

 

[Doflamingo]

Djokovic in 3. I think Raonic will take a set, if he breaks Novak then it's much much harder to break back from a player like Raonic so Nole will have to be extra careful on his service games...plus Nole's returning has been shady this week.

Tiebreaks will be fun though lol

@veroniquem

He'll lose in Miami. ​

 

[tennis_pro]

How long can he keep it going???????????

2 more tournaments at most.

 

[Emiliano55]

I think Raonic has a pretty good chance on this one. Despite finishing the Rafa match in a strong way, he has been playing so gassed out this tournament so far. If he can manage to get the 1st set, then he can win it.

I will say, Raonic in 2.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

How does Novak keep making all those finals
The tier 1 streak goes on!!!! Amazing and unreal. It's now spanning 3 different seasons
Tier 1 final streak:
1- Paris 2014
2- WTF 2014
3- AO 2015
4- IW 2015
5- Miami 2015
6- MC 2015
7- Rome 2015
8- RG 2015
9- W 2015
10- Canada 2015
11- Cincy 2015
12- USO 2015
13- Shanghai 2015
14- Paris 2015
15- WTF 2015
16- AO 2016
17- IW 2016

I'm getting dizzy
How long can he keep it going???????????

Maybe until Madrid, to complete the Tier 1 final collection.

 

[merwy]

How does Novak keep making all those finals
The tier 1 streak goes on!!!! Amazing and unreal. It's now spanning 3 different seasons
Tier 1 final streak:
1- Paris 2014
2- WTF 2014
3- AO 2015
4- IW 2015
5- Miami 2015
6- MC 2015
7- Rome 2015
8- RG 2015
9- W 2015
10- Canada 2015
11- Cincy 2015
12- USO 2015
13- Shanghai 2015
14- Paris 2015
15- WTF 2015
16- AO 2016
17- IW 2016

I'm getting dizzy
How long can he keep it going???????????

That is so special, something that was never seen and maybe won't ever be seen again. I'm no Djokovic fanboy but give respect where respect is due. I consider myself lucky to be able to watch tennis of the highest possible level with dominating periods of Federer and Djokovic succeeding each other.

 

[The Green Mile]

Raonic's other two M1000 Finals appearances,

2013 Canada: Rafa wins 6/2 6/2.
2014 Paris: Novak wins 6/2 6/3.

This time it will surely be different, no?

 

[nowhereman]

Raonic's other two M1000 Finals appearances,

2013 Canada: Rafa wins 6/2 6/2.
2014 Paris: Novak wins 6/2 6/3.

This time it will surely be different, no?

If it follows the pattern, 6-2 6-4 Novak this time. He wins one more game every final.

 

[helterskelter]

2 more tournaments at most.

Because he won't play Madrid?

 

[Noleberic123]

Raonic's other two M1000 Finals appearances,

2013 Canada: Rafa wins 6/2 6/2.
2014 Paris: Novak wins 6/2 6/3.

This time it will surely be different, no?

I assume it will

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

Novak in 2.

*** yawn ***

Copy this

 

[NoleFam]

How does Novak keep making all those finals
The tier 1 streak goes on!!!! Amazing and unreal. It's now spanning 3 different seasons
Tier 1 final streak:
1- Paris 2014
2- WTF 2014
3- AO 2015
4- IW 2015
5- Miami 2015
6- MC 2015
7- Rome 2015
8- RG 2015
9- W 2015
10- Canada 2015
11- Cincy 2015
12- USO 2015
13- Shanghai 2015
14- Paris 2015
15- WTF 2015
16- AO 2016
17- IW 2016

I'm getting dizzy
How long can he keep it going???????????

Is that a record?

 

[tennis_pro]

Because he won't play Madrid?

No, I don't think he'll be as consistent as he was before. He's been below par since the AO, I'm sure someone will finally man up and beat him somewhere.

The weak era is helping him skew the numbers big time.

 

[cc0509]

I think it will probably be Novak in three but I'm hoping for a miracle and rooting for Milos!

 

[Deleted member 743561]

I'm conflicted because I want someone new to win... but Raonic's game and persona don't excite me much.

 

[nowhereman]

I'm conflicted because I want someone new to win... but Raonic's game and persona don't excite me much.

Would you rather have the age of Ultron continue?

 

[Deleted member 743561]

Would you rather the age of Ultron continue?

Nah. That's why I'll be pulling for Raonic to take it (and I actually do think he will). But Djok is incredible. He's not Fed, but he's amazing in his own way.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

So it is an -ić final. I want more of those!

 

[PHS_10]

Novak's ROS has been off. With the kind of serve botting that Raonic is gona do, he needs to be at his best. Think Raonic will win his first Master's title.

 

[PeterHo]

Djokovic, 2 or 3 doesn't matter.

If Raonic upsets here he becomes a genuine slam contender and probably should be ranked in top 4.

Ppl keep saying novak looks sloppy but his level ain't much different to montreal, cincy last year. Good enough to beat most on tour bar the top 3 players.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

King Novak in 2 sets! More records to be broken by the all conquering serbinator!

 

[AceSalvo]

these polls couldn't get any more easier..

 

[Meles]

Quite a few comments on Raonic not looking in top form against Goffin and forced to agree. The IW final is the Australian Open final that might have been except for the Raonic groin injury. Both players not at their best. Djokovic in 3.

 

[metsman]

Raonic has to have an unreal serving day or else he is toast obviously.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Clark Raonic vs Lex Djokovic. Lex to win. It will only go 3 sets if Lex doesn't bring the green stuff.

Djokovic to continue setting records.

A plot twist would be awesome though. Dream dream dream.

 

[Druss]

Would be nice to see Raonic win his first Masters. Djokovic has 25 already and 4 at IW, can't be too greedy.

 

[bjsnider]

This should have been the AO final. I think it's possible Raonic is now the second best player in the world. He will now have the chance to show he's the best.