2017 Eastbourne International. ATP 250.

[Meles]

A lot riding on this match as they draw out to play R16 Wimby.

 

[RF-18]

Djokovic looking really good!

 

[3fees]

djokovic v monfils, 63 10, Djokovic holds serve as monfils challenges 4 break

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[Newcomer]

A lot riding on this match as they draw out to play R16 Wimby.

Monfils never got this far in Wimbledon, and I hope he will not do it this time.

 

[Meles]

Wow 2nd serve points won quite low for both players. Nole 80% first serve rate.

 

[Newcomer]

Djokovic looking really good!

Yes, playing in the weakest tournament of the year against a clown.

 

[Meles]

Monfils never got this far in Wimbledon, and I hope he will not do it this time.

He's probably forced into playing aggressive in this match after grueling encounter with Gasquet, but he won't play until Tuesday at Wimby. Feliciano draws out R32 with Gael and has 2-0 head to head, but Gasquet had the advantage on grass until yesterday.

 

[Tennis wizard]

Yes, playing in the weakest tournament of the year against a clown.

Monfils not even clowning his playing as best as he can ... novak has just been better so far

 

[Tennis wizard]

Monfils gets super unlucky with a netcord

 

[Newcomer]

Monfils not even clowning his playing as best as he can ... novak has just been better so far

His reaction to Djokovic's luck already shows how much he doesn't care about the match.

 

[3fees]

djokovic v monfils, 63 21, Djokovic holds serve as monfils challenges 4 break again

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3Fees

 

[Meles]

LOL. What a critical net cord.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Guru impressed with the net cord even though it worked against him.

 

[Meles]

Monfils not even clowning his playing as best as he can ... novak has just been better so far

That's what I see. Very high quality from Gael considering his state during Gasquet match with knee problems and everything. Bringing a lot of power to this match which is exactly what he needs to do.

 

[Tennis wizard]

His reaction to Djokovic's luck already shows how much he doesn't care about the match.

Sometimes you can only laugh in disbelief at such bad luck

 

[Meles]

No clowning with the shot selection for Gael so far.

 

[Newcomer]

What was that backhand???

 

[Meles]

Really have enjoyed this event; best it has been in years with Nottingham.

 

[Meles]

Djokovic finally showing some rust in this match. BP

 

[Tennis wizard]

Monfils flying through his serve while novak struggles to hold each time

 

[Tennis wizard]

Clutch from novak

 

[Newcomer]

Again saved by servebotting...

 

[3fees]

djokovic v monfils, 63 32, Djokovic saves break of serve and holds

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3Fees

 

[Meles]

Again saved by servebotting...

Nole 87% first serve rate in set one.
His poor 2nd serve is the issue in the 2nd with his serve rate dropping to 63%. 2015 Peakovic had an awesome 2nd serve game on grass winning over 60% of points; just a huge difference in level on that front.

 

[Tennis wizard]

wicked angle on that cross court backhand

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

This grass look a bit slow?

 

[jaggy]

Waiting for Joke to break here

 

[Meles]

100 mph 2nd serve gets the Nole hold.

 

[3fees]

djokovic v monfils, 63 43, on serve, better serving this last game to hold

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3Fees

 

[Meles]

This grass look a bit slow?

It's a bit warm in Eastbourne, but far from hot. 22 C. That would make it play a bit slow compared to Queen's where it was a bit warmer. Eastbourne is supposed to have high bounce which may be what you're seeing.

 

[cucio]

Some beautiful rallies between two elite baseliners.

 

[Newcomer]

I hope this is Monfils last ever final. Watching him in finals is a disgrace.

 

[jaggy]

Nice hold tbf

 

[Newcomer]

Monfils...

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Clownfils's return game really stinks!

 

[Tennis wizard]

Cmon novak finish this!

 

[Tennis wizard]

Novak of old ! ...returning all of monfils first serves close to the baseline

 

[Newcomer]

And it's over. Djokovic wins the weakest tournament of the year.

 

[Tennis wizard]

That was an exhibition of return of serves in the last game .. congrats novak!

 

[jaggy]

That was always coming.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Yay

 

[3fees]

Congrats to Djokovic blnt Monfils, Title No 68. 250 points.Monfils with 125 points for his efforts

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3Fees

 

[RF-18]

Congrats Djoko. Great match and tournament from him. Excellent grass court player.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Congrats to Novak on his 68th singles title and the first non Wimbledon grass title of his career.

 

[TheAssassin]

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

It's a bit warm in Eastbourne, but far from hot. 22 C. That would make it play a bit slow compared to Queen's where it was a bit warmer. Eastbourne is supposed to have high bounce which may be what you're seeing.

Watching Boodles, Thanasi. Faster grass for sure
http://live.robinwidget.org/streamv...ur-boodles-challenge-live-stream-4123866.html

 

[Athique Rehman]

Nadal won a grass tournament in 2015. Dont think he lost a set and then got spanked in Wimbledon. What this does is fool the player and convince them they are playing well until they meet a elite player. Djokovic isnt even accelerating with the forehand. Almost like he is jabbing the forehand in court.

 

[3fees]

Two wildcard finalists,,haha

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3Fees

 

[Checkmate]

Congrats to Novak for the 68th title of his career.

Could be a blessing for the Wimbledon.

 

[heninfan99]

Djokovic tightening his game just in time for Wimby. Hopefully it will be all there in the 2nd week.