2018 ATP Cincinnati - Djokovic vs Cilic

[Enceladus]

A match that does not have a clear favorite player. Djokovic leads in H2H 14:2, Cilic has been unable to cope with Djokovic's game for years, but he won the last two matches and gained little confidence. The fast surface in Cincinnati Cilic suits.
However, Cilic did not have to deal with an opponent of the same caliber as Djokovic on his way to the SF. Djokovic again found his mental strength in Wimbledon, in Cincinnati he was beat Dimitrov and Raonic in heavy matches. IMO, it will be harder for Cilic to beat Djoker today in Cincinnati than in June at the Queen's Club.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Should be a great match. Another big test for Djoko! It’s gonna be an exciting end to this event. Novak is pumped up and motivated to try win cincy for first time to complete set and round into form for us open. Cilic has been playing well for a long time now and is an established top 6 player. It will be close.

Think fed and Goffin could be close too. Plus the us open is gonna be very exciting with the big 3 playing well at same time again and dark horses like Cilic, Del Potro, Goffin and Stan in form too

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

Tough draw for Djokovic. Thank God he's in top 8 now regardless the result.

I want Cilic to win another Master/GS but I also want Djokovic to be the first to complete all masters.

 

[Sysyphus]

Traditionally a terrible match-up for Cilic, but he won the last two and I feel he has a realistic chance in the current state of things.

Impressive from Noël if he manages to navigate through his half, though.

 

[Deleted member 756486]

Djokovic in 3.

Will just get by Cilic I think. Will then go on to lose to Fedr in the final then get his revenge at the USO by saving 87 MPs against Fedr all of them being on his serve.

 

[3fees]

Djokovic in 2 or 3. From watching his recent matches he is determined to win and still working on recovery, Vajda is back in his corner and this is the best for him.

Cheers
3Fees

 

[RF-18]

I think Djoko edges this one in 5.

 

[AndyM]

LOL just turned the WTA match on for a second its 12: 52 on a Saturday on a beautiful day in Cincinnati area and the crowd is half empty for a semi-final at a Masters 1000

 

[AndyM]

Looks Like This Woman's match is going to go three sets will probably have to wait till 2: 30 for the Joco match to start

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

I think Djoko edges this one in 5.

Will they do voluntary free 2 sets?

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

Impressive from Noël if he manages to navigate through his half, though.

Slowly back in form. In the past we normally said that Novak navigate through his half no matter how hard it is, is just a basic stuff from Novak.

 

[uscwang]

A match that does not have a clear favorite player. Djokovic leads in H2H 14:2, Cilic has been unable to cope with Djokovic's game for years, but he won the last two matches and gained little confidence. The fast surface in Cincinnati Cilic suits.
However, Cilic did not have to deal with an opponent of the same caliber as Djokovic on his way to the SF. Djokovic again found his mental strength in Wimbledon, in Cincinnati he was beat Dimitrov and Raonic in heavy matches. IMO, it will be harder for Cilic to beat Djoker today in Cincinnati than in June at the Queen's Club.

Come on. If the h2h is 14:2, there is a clear favorite. This isn't even close.

 

[RF-18]

Djokovic Facebook:
"Energized, pumped, ready to rock n roll #semis

 

[Atennisone]

I don't understand how Djokovic could lose his serve 3 times, he was just lucky, Raonic had an extreme low 1st serve %, but well I just don't think Fed should win, and even though I would have loved Djoko playing like this, 2 years ago, I really want him to get back at his best level again, so at least another one than Fed can win if Nadal loses

 

[Atennisone]

Wasn't this supposed to start 20 CET?????

 

[albertobra]

Djoko in 2, 7-5 6-3

 

[Poisoned Slice]

The main bloke ftw

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

Are people in US work on Saturday?

 

[NatF]

Cilic with that ball bouncing...

 

[NatF]

Strong hitting from Cilic in that first game.

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

CIlic on 1st set vs Nadal form shows up?

 

[JoelSandwich]

Anyone have a stream?

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

Djokovic also with some good hitting.

 

[Deon Sanders]

Shot clock already reverse throwing off the players that play at a decent pace

They see they have so much time that they go out of rhythm to waste more time for no reason

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

C’mon Djoko! Let’s go!

 

[RF-18]

2 bps already!

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

Djokovic broke already.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Mugic

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Error-filled game from Cilic gives Djokovic the break.

 

[RF-18]

Perfect start

 

[Deon Sanders]

pigeon gonna pigeon

 

[BeatlesFan]

Cilic already reaching into his bag for another diaper. This guy is such a choker. I'm still shocked he managed to win Queen's.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djoko playing lights out!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

When Djoko gets to semi and finals you know beast mode is unleashed!

 

[upchuck]

Djokovic has started this match looking radically better than he has been this summer hardcourt season.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Cilic with that ball bouncing...

It's not just Cilic. Look who he's playing, let's be fair. Though I have to admit, Cilic is more annoying because he gets his feet involved during is service motion. Nole just quietly bounces.

 

[Deon Sanders]

Cilic had a good one game run he can always remember

 

[True Fanerer]

Wow Cilic already down

 

[EllieK]

Cilic with that ball bouncing...

It’s the glaring down the court that cracks me up.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Dearie me.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Wow, terrible miss from Cilic!

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Who me? hahahaha

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

Djokovic got time violation.

 

[underground]

Dude Cilic is just the ultimate headcase.

 

[True Fanerer]

Le ole clocka

 

[NBP]

Wow Murphy getting bodied by both Novak and Federer lmao

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Saved in style.

 

[Red Rick]

Convincing overhead by Djokovic

Hide your wives, hide your girlfriends

The end is nigh

 

[Service Ace]

Why is the shot clock not visible anywhere on the court?

 

[RF-18]

Murphy just pumped Djoko up. Good good