2018 ATP Finals Final: (1.) Novak Djokovic vs. (3.) Alexander Zverev

[Deleted member 758560]

OMG, What are we going to do after this match ????????????????? Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. NO tennis til January,,,,,,,,,, out lives empty, hollow shell of boredom ,,, silliness.,........................

there are many interesting sports and things in life outside of tennis

 

[Crionics]

Anything other than a Novak beatdown will surprise me. Zverev's FH is garbage and won't do jack to Novak because of that.

+1 End of topic.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djokovic is gonna create more history! What a dream 2nd half to the season he’s had! Greatest comeback arguably ever. If we think where he was at end of Miami 2018 and start of clay season.

 

[Chanwan]

+1 End of topic.

+2
I'm excite! (not)

 

[helixx]

Djokovic Service Games Won:

Queens - 96.2% (51/53)
Wimbledon - 90.4% (104/115)
Cincinnati - 82.1% (64/78)
US Open - 93.5% (100/107)
Shanghai - 100% (47/47)
Paris - 88% (51/58)
ATP Finals^ - 100% (36/36)

Total - 91.7%* (453/494)

*Only Isner and Karlovic higher in past 52 weeks.

some impressive stats. dunno how‘s Zverev‘s return here but good luck with that.

My tip is that Z wont win more than 4 games in total.

 

[Djokodal Fan]

It's not surprising to see few Nadal and Federer fans become SZF (Sudden Zverev Fans) and talk about how it gets too boring and next gen needs to take over. I haven't seen this concern during 2017 and early 2018.

 

[BeatlesFan]

It's not surprising to see few Nadal and Federer fans become SZF (Sudden Zverev Fans) and talk about how it gets too boring and next gen needs to take over.

And how would you feel if Zverev beats Novak today, destroys him at the AO, FO, Wimbledon and USO next year and their H2H ends up being 2-19?

 

[uscwang]

And how would you feel if Zverev beats Novak today, destroys him at the AO, FO, Wimbledon and USO next year and their H2H ends up being 2-19?

Zverev just beat Federer in one match, and you respond as if he Nadaled Federer for next year and beyond? Relax.

 

[uscwang]

If Zverev can beat this Novak, we are in for a match of the year. He will likely need to get 80% 1st serve in, 15+ aces, 40+ winners, 20- UFE, 20/30 at net.

 

[-NN-]

Hopefully Djokovic in 3, as I'd like a good match. In reality, Djokovic in 2.

 

[Terenigma]

there are many interesting sports and things in life outside of tennis

That is especially true now that the state of the tour is so garbage, I think i would rather watch paint dry that watch Isner play again. I'm just glad the final actually has 2 entertaining players.

 

[Nostradamus]

Will Lendl earn his Paycheck today ?? by coming up with some Genius tactics to beat the most boring #1 in tennis ????????

 

[-NN-]

Will Lendl earn his Paycheck today ?? by coming up with some Genius tactics to beat the most boring #1 in tennis ????????

He could wear a wig and claim to be Zverev and play the match for him?

 

[tennisenthusiast]

Sascha in three easy sets -- 6-4, 5-7, 6-3

 

[abmk]

Anything other than a Novak beatdown will surprise me. Zverev's FH is garbage and won't do jack to Novak because of that.

it could be competitive if Zverev plays well.
But unless Novak's form dips , don't see him losing.

 

[mike danny]

it could be competitive if Zverev plays well.
But unless Novak's form dips , don't see him losing.

Zverev is incredibly overrated and I expect Novak to give him a thorough trashing.

Zverev's fame lies on him winning 2 masters titles against a terrible Novak and an injured Fed. Like I said, overrated. If he is the best the next Gen has to offer, then I feel sorry for this generation.

 

[StannisTheMannis]

If Zverev can make this match competitive and close against such ridiculous opponent, it’ll convince me he’s slam material next year

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djoko to stamp his authority on the tour again! The no1 and heavyweight champ in 2!

 

[Nostradamus]

He could wear a wig and claim to be Zverev and play the match for him?

LOL, Lendl can't even bend his knees anymore. my advice is Sasha serve lights out with high 1st serve % and serve big all the time. and also crush every 2nd serve of Novak and make him pay for his weak 2nd serve

 

[RF-18]

Big match for Djokovic. Could end the season in incredible fashion.

If he keeps his head cool and has patience, he should take this with the form he is in.

 

[ibbi]

Question should be how many games will the pup win. Good luck to him.

 

[BrokenGears]

when will this be starting

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Another win for Djokovic is another win for the good guys...

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Here they come! Should be a good one!

 

[True Fanerer]

No blow out please unless....

 

[AndyM]

Yes it would be

 

[AndyM]

Let's go Djoko!

 

[BrokenGears]

finally

 

[NoleFam]

Just 1 more Novak and then you can take a well deserved rest. Just play as well as you did yesterday.

 

[redrover]

Djokovic's powerful groundstrokes and strong leg jump will be too much for the German.

 

[Red Rick]

Random question.

Anyone know if Djokovic has committed to Aussie Open tune ups?

 

[Nostradamus]

Doesn't ATP pros always say it is super hard to beat the same guy 2 times in a row in such short time span ?? so Sasha has great chance today ?

 

[AndyM]

Let's go out with a party Djoko!

 

[NoleFam]

Random question.

Anyone know if Djokovic has committed to Aussie Open tune ups?

Exhibition and then Doha.

 

[BrokenGears]

One more win Novak

 

[BrokenGears]

They’re starting!

 

[Red Rick]

Exhibition and then Doha.

Doha.

It will be two years since the last Murrovic match.

A classic as far as 250 matches go

 

[AndyM]

Joco to serve first

 

[NoleFam]

Doha.

It will be two years since the last Murrovic match.

A classic as far as 250 matches go

Excellent match. Who knew that neither of them would end up being a factor that year.

 

[Red Rick]

Typical for this week.

 

[RF-18]

What a point!

 

[BrokenGears]

Amazing point!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Wow what a point!

 

[BeatlesFan]

So Zverev's strategy is to engage in 29 shot rallies with Novak? OK.... Good luck with that.

 

[AndyM]

Nice point from Joco finishes at the net

 

[Apun94]

Honestly don't know how Zverev is going to beat Djokovic. Dude doesnt have a FH

 

[Red Rick]

Zverev disgustingly passive as usual

He's just going down on his knees, asking to get ****ed in the ass by the best baseliner alive

 

[AndyM]

Hit man you around

 

[abmk]

Zverev is incredibly overrated and I expect Novak to give him a thorough trashing.

Zverev's fame lies on him winning 2 masters titles against a terrible Novak and an injured Fed. Like I said, overrated. If he is the best the next Gen has to offer, then I feel sorry for this generation.

the Rome 17 one was a shock one and didn't feel that deserved although some credit has to go to Zverev for maintaning his composure in his first big final.

tbf, Zverev was playing well in Washington before Canada 17 and in Canada 17 even before the fed match.
fed was below par in the 1st set and got injured in the 2nd set.

did play great in Madrid 18 (not even losing serve I think), including beating Thiem convincingly. followed up testing Nadal big time in Rome 18 after being down 1-6. definitely deserves props for that.

Whether or not he's over-rated depends on who is rating him., IMO. But guy can play in Bo3 for sure.
And Shapo is the more talented player out of the 2. Lets see how he develops.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Honestly don't know how Zverev is going to beat Djokovic. Dude doesnt have a FH

That didn't stop Murray (RIP).