2018 ATP Finals RR: (1.) Novak Djokovic vs. (5.) Marin Cilic
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Federer and Del Potro
Talk Tennis Guru
Could have Kevin Anderson win WTF, but I think Street needs to for maximum spice. Anderson is about as spicy as a giraffe.
Wait no he just looks like a giraffe nvm.
So does Street but at least he's universally maligned.
Djokovic power meta has been played out a bit, Federer's as well.
That leaves us with a one way street.
Wait no he just looks like a giraffe nvm.
So does Street but at least he's universally maligned.
Djokovic power meta has been played out a bit, Federer's as well.
That leaves us with a one way street.
Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
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"Not so much about the serve, but the first shot after the serve"
How many of those serves during his streak did Cilic return in play?
How many of those serves during his streak did Cilic return in play?
Poisoned Slice
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Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
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True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
Chanwan
G.O.A.T.
He doesn't want to get the 'bot' reputation on TTW..."Not so much about the serve, but the first shot after the serve"
How many of those serves during his streak did Cilic return in play?
AnOctorokForDinner
G.O.A.T.
Djovack won 31 service points in a row, overall 48/53 ~= 90,6%. Ombellievelle bot level!
Red Rick
Bionic Poster
AnOctorokForDinner
G.O.A.T.
I mean this is quite umbillible, say what you want about Sillych but he's still a top player. When has that ever happened against a top 10 opponent?
Poisoned Slice
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TheAssassin
Legend
Yep, I was handwringering at the beginning. Confidence increased now.
Apart from the return, Cilic played well. Glad that all of Novak's opponents did that for at least parts of the match. Impressive straight sets conquering of the group.
Apart from the return, Cilic played well. Glad that all of Novak's opponents did that for at least parts of the match. Impressive straight sets conquering of the group.
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
Too late
StannisTheMannis
Hall of Fame
Is it real...he only lost 5 points on service...
Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
Talk Tennis Guru
Had 31 in a row at one point.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
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Djokovic is the man! Novak is the man right now! Simply amazing tennis!
Luka888
Professional
Djokovic, 1st serve 90%, 2nd 91% ... moving lika a puma, Only dear God knows how how can a 'human' stretch his body like that, hitting the lines and sending every single ball so freaking deep. He makes you play an extra shot every freaking game till you are dead over and over again. He kills you on the court with that intensity and it looks easy. What do you do? Like really? Nothing.
Now, kudos to Cilic. He gave it all. I was wondering why they both tried so hard, there was nothing at stake, or was it? They both wanted to win. INHO, had Cilic played against Zverev like he did against Djokovic he would've def. Zverev.
I do think that Cilic is very underappreciated. I remember his first match against Djokovic back in 2007 at the USO and I thought, this guy would win a major one day. I remember that match very well, Cilic was so good.
One interesting thing is that Djokovic was using that slice serve so often and so well in this match and it worked like a charm. It could be just me but I don't remember seeing him do it so often in one match before.
Master performance by Djokovic tonight. A+.
Now, kudos to Cilic. He gave it all. I was wondering why they both tried so hard, there was nothing at stake, or was it? They both wanted to win. INHO, had Cilic played against Zverev like he did against Djokovic he would've def. Zverev.
I do think that Cilic is very underappreciated. I remember his first match against Djokovic back in 2007 at the USO and I thought, this guy would win a major one day. I remember that match very well, Cilic was so good.
One interesting thing is that Djokovic was using that slice serve so often and so well in this match and it worked like a charm. It could be just me but I don't remember seeing him do it so often in one match before.
Master performance by Djokovic tonight. A+.
Boxton1611
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Cilic is the weakest player at the WTF this year. Seriously.
Luka888
Professional
Man, Cilic was not playing like a mug. He played the best he could under the circumstances. Cilic was aggressive, he served well, but Novak was sending everything back. He refused to miss. It is not his fault that Djokovic played out of his mind again. It was all about Djokovic. Djokovic didn't let him play better. Period.
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The heavyweight champion, walking into the semis as a true heavyweight contender for this title...two more matches to go.
Red Rick
Bionic Poster
More like the best player who didn't make the semi.
Red Rick
Bionic Poster
Why is the heavyweigth champion fighting a bunch of featherweights?
Luka888
Professional
Not true.
Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
Talk Tennis Guru
In the ATP Finals, the top four seeds reached the semifinal.
In WTA Finals few weeks ago, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th did it instead.
In WTA Finals few weeks ago, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th did it instead.
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Deleted member 77403
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Because he is taking on all comers, doesn't matter their weight...
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BrokenGears
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lol
Chanwan
G.O.A.T.
Mainad
Bionic Poster
Nishikori begs to differ. So does No-Wins Isner.
Mainad
Bionic Poster
Congrats to Djokovic blnt Cilic 76 62 ,,,Djokovic is 3-0 in Nitto Finals and another 200 ATP rating points
Cheers
3fees
Fifth time Djokovic has won all his round robin matches. On 3 of those occasions he went on to win the title (2012-14).
jm1980
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And the one time he lost was against Andy Murray in 2016
Mainad
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True. He won all his round robin matches in that year too.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Talk Tennis Guru
Earths mightiest warrior ready to end 2018 on a real high, with another big tittle!
Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
Talk Tennis Guru
The Croatian commentary said "Nobody wins 32 consecutive points on serve against Marin Cilic. Not even Novak Djokovic"
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Tiki-Taka
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Scary good from Novak. I think there is no limit for him this weekend if he keeps that up.
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Deleted member 369227
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Two hudred precious points were on stake. Bunch of pro players are giving their best to win smaller ATP tournaments in order to get 250 points, so 200 points for a win in round robin phase are worth the effort.
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