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He’s not sick anymore so that’s good
2018 ATP Finals RR: (1.) Novak Djokovic vs. (8.) John Isner
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He’s not sick anymore so that’s good
True Fanerer
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No one I go for wins anymore 
TheAssassin
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Djokovic demolishing his opponent while Ronaldo watches and approves... That's what you call stunning overload. Siiiiiiiii
Siiiiiiiii
BeatlesFan
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At least the big guy can take solace in his new baby:
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BrokenGears
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Wait Ronaldo was watching? Lmao
Meles
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PrinceMoron
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Nole lying about the O2
We know he wants it to travel
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Poisoned Slice
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Isner only got to warm up with O Town.
True Fanerer
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Good grief
NoleFam
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Still sounds congested but the effects from the cold should be about gone now and should be close to himself physically again.
Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
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Imagine what would have happened if he knew how to handle big servers.
Can't believe this is the same guy that was borderline painful to watch back in spring.
Can't believe this is the same guy that was borderline painful to watch back in spring.
PrinceMoron
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Tiki-Taka
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Isner didn't even play badly but couldn't do any significant damage. Excellent, dominant performance from Novak.
On another topic, his outfit looks good as well. I like it.
On another topic, his outfit looks good as well. I like it.
Meles
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Murray handled an ungodly serving Treesner in Paris 2016 final, so just showing his dissent with Novak's top returner status. For me, today Djoko was amazing on first return and 2nd return which is no joke with the Isner 2nd.
Ah, but I take it all back. Course pace index had dropped to 35 this year from 40 the last two. These courts are no longer unreasonably fast.
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NoleFam
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Murray handled an ungodly serving Treesner in Paris 2016 final, so just showing his dissent with Novak's top returner status. For me, today Djoko was amazing on first return and 2nd return which is no joke with the Isner 2nd.
Ah, but I take it all back. Course pace index had dropped to 35 this year from 40 the last two. These courts are no longer unreasonably fast.
Where did you get the court pace index info?
Meles
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Just was on Tennis TV, but nothing on net when I googled right. Advantage Djoko in my mind, but Zedrot will probably like this better once he gets used to it.
True Fanerer
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Yep Federer is having trouble adjusting and Kei too from the looks of it. Thiem in with a chance tom.Murray handled an ungodly serving Treesner in Paris 2016 final, so just showing his dissent with Novak's top returner status. For me, today Djoko was amazing on first return and 2nd return which is no joke with the Isner 2nd.
Ah, but I take it all back. Course pace index had dropped to 35 this year from 40 the last two. These courts are no longer unreasonably fast.
NoleFam
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Oh OK. It does appear a bit slower than last year and Federer said it was slower than his last three tournaments. I guess it's more medium this year. Will probably speed up a bit as the tournament progresses though.
Nadal_Django
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Let's wait for the Zverev clash of titans. Zedzilla could be tough cookie for Djoko on this medium fast court.
Meles
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No doubt crapping the bed if he saw any of this match; maybe he'll up his level to try to stop the dark lord.Let's wait for the Zverev clash of titans. Zedzilla could be tough cookie for Djoko on this medium fast court.
Luka888
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wow, Novak was scary good ... how the hell he returns John's bombs and makes it look so easy is beyond me. His ROS is simply pure gold. Unbelievable. Crazy stuff. Plus his serve is fantastic. Just look at the freaking stats.
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BeatlesFan
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Course pace index had dropped to 35 this year from 40 the last two. These courts are no longer unreasonably fast.
I thought the London court speed was lower than 40 in recent years? Courier said the court speed index this year was "well under 30," but they didn't provide a graph. Not sure if that was his opinion or fact.
Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
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38/65... That's below 60% points that Isner won on his serve.wow, Novak was scary good ... how the hell he returns John's bombs and makes it look so easy is beyond me. His ROS is simply pure gold. Unbelievable. Crazy stuff. Plus his serve is fantastic. Just look at the freaking stats.
Jeez...
Pheasant
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Wow. That was a complete destruction of a top-10 player. The 6-4, 6-3 score line actually should have been far worse. Djoker is just warming up too. He usually gets better as he gets deeper into a tournament. My over/under for the total number of sets dropped through the remainder of this tourney is 3. I.e, Djoker will only drop 3 sets during the next 4 matches en route to raising up his record-tying 6th WTF final.
I might be underrating Djoker here. He might only drop 0-1 sets for this whole tourney. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if Djoker won this tourney without dropping a set, to be honest.
Stat of the day:
Return Points Won:
Djoker: 27
Isner: 6
Djoker is nearly impossible to beat now. It's over. Nice comeback, Novak.
I might be underrating Djoker here. He might only drop 0-1 sets for this whole tourney. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if Djoker won this tourney without dropping a set, to be honest.
Stat of the day:
Return Points Won:
Djoker: 27
Isner: 6
Djoker is nearly impossible to beat now. It's over. Nice comeback, Novak.
mightyjeditribble
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It was never wide open though was it? Djokovic was the clear favourite from the start. He's just become an even clearer favourite.
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NoleFam
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I thought the London court speed was lower than 40 in recent years? Courier said the court speed index this year was "well under 30," but they didn't provide a graph. Not sure if that was his opinion or fact.
That graph is from 2015. According to tennistv, the CPI is about 35 which would make it medium. The last two years it was around 42 CPI.
mightyjeditribble
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Wow, looking at the stats. I'm used to Isner being bad on the return, but fewer than 60% won on serve??
Was that all Djokovic, or was part of it down to Isner having a bad day too?
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Was that all Djokovic, or was part of it down to Isner having a bad day too?
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Meles
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Those are 2015 numbers:I thought the London court speed was lower than 40 in recent years? Courier said the court speed index this year was "well under 30," but they didn't provide a graph. Not sure if that was his opinion or fact.
2017 pretty much the same. Back to normal now at 34.7 so far this week so fair enough.
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marc45
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[B]George Bellshaw[/B]Verified account @[B]BellshawGeorge[/B] 43m43 minutes ago
Isner asked if Djokovic is the best returner he's ever faced: 'He's No. 1... and No. 2 and No. 3.'
Isner asked if Djokovic is the best returner he's ever faced: 'He's No. 1... and No. 2 and No. 3.'
NoleFam
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wow, Novak was scary good ... how the hell he returns John's bombs and makes it look so easy is beyond me. His ROS is simply pure gold. Unbelievable. Crazy stuff. Plus his serve is fantastic. Just look at the freaking stats.
Here is the rest:
Isner served at nearly 70%, with no less than 123 mph average on both 1st and 2nd and got broken 3 times and faced break points in 5 or 6 service games. Insane.
Luka888
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Thanks NoleFam. I did see all the stats, but just posted one that actually refers to the W/UE ratio ... stats do tell the whole story here.
Isner, again, serving bombs and Djokovic returning, or neutralizing them if you wish, like he was possessed. There were a couple of first serve bombs flying at Djokovic at 140Mph and he managed to hit direct return winners, just sick
Isner, again, serving bombs and Djokovic returning, or neutralizing them if you wish, like he was possessed. There were a couple of first serve bombs flying at Djokovic at 140Mph and he managed to hit direct return winners, just sick
NoleFam
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Thanks NoleFam. I did see all the stats, but just posted one that actually refers to the W/UE ratio ... stats do tell the whole story here.
Isner, again, serving bombs and Djokovic returning, or neutralizing them if you wish, like he was possessed. There were a couple of first serve bombs flying at Djokovic at 140Mph and he managed to hit direct return winners, just sick
Yea his returning has been stellar this year honestly. He was awesome against Raonic in Cincy, Anderson in Shanghai, Cilic, etc. He has been able to neutralize the biggest servers biggest weapon very emphatically.
BeatlesFan
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Absolutely true. I try to avoid watching Isner matches, but did watch 80% of the match today; Novak's ROS was really special. It was epic at times.
Nostradamus
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we all found out how sucky Isner is really today
BeatlesFan
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That was some serious returning today from Novak. Not only is his serve better right now than at his peak, his ROS is *as* good as 2011 or 2015. It'a not better, but it's as good... and that means it's crazy good.
CYGS
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Don't worry there's still chance your prediction goes right.
flyingboris
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OMG they redesigned the unreadable circle stats! YES!!!! When did this happen?wow, Novak was scary good ... how the hell he returns John's bombs and makes it look so easy is beyond me. His ROS is simply pure gold. Unbelievable. Crazy stuff. Plus his serve is fantastic. Just look at the freaking stats.
mike danny
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Honestly I knew you guys were exaggerating when you said Isner would trouble Novak.
RF-18
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wow, Novak was scary good ... how the hell he returns John's bombs and makes it look so easy is beyond me. His ROS is simply pure gold. Unbelievable. Crazy stuff. Plus his serve is fantastic. Just look at the freaking stats.
Honestly for me his serve has eclipsed 2015 level.
Fantastic stats also. Djokovic is so sharp at the moment.
CYGS
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Djokovic will need a great serve if he wants to stay on top for another 2-3 years.
RF-18
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Yes definitely. That's why it's so great to see such high quality serving from him.
uscwang
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Lol. He should know.
llodra_fan
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I think it is the same design, they just changed the colour from orange to blue because it is WTF.
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