2018 ATP US Open - [6] N. Djokovic vs. [21] K. Nishikori

[Enceladus]

ATP H2H: 14-2 for Djokovic
GS H2H: 3-1 for Djokovic
Hard H2H: 7-2 for Djokovic

The fourth mutual match this year, Djokovic won all duels, including the QF in Wimbledon, where Djoker eventually won the title. Djokovic is undoubtedly the favorite of the SF in bottom half draw. Will be fulfilled pre-match prediction?

 

[Mack-2]

Millman

 

[GabeT]

Nole on his way to 14?

 

[wim2015]

The heat will go on Friday so Djokovic will not suffer from the weather in the semifinal, especially if it's a night match.

 

[sbengte]

I can see Nishikori putting up more of an opposition vs Djoko than Delpo will vs Nadal.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Kei to win 10 games total, possibly 9.

 

[Enceladus]

Millman

This time I did not create the thread prematurely.
But he fought tenaciously. Djoker was not easy with him.

 

[Enceladus]

The heat will go on Friday so Djokovic will not suffer from the weather in the semifinal, especially if it's a night match.

I do not know where you get the heat information. According to my info sources, in NY on Friday, the maximum temperature will be 25 ° C.

 

[Milehigh5280]

Nole in 4. I've been impressed with Kei's level this tournament from what I've seen

 

[vex]

'Tron

 

[Enceladus]

I can see Nishikori putting up more of an opposition vs Djoko than Delpo will vs Nadal.

Because of your avatar, I consider it a wish-father of thought.

 

[Dilexson]

mini Novak will go down in 4 sets.

 

[Enceladus]

Interesting news: Djokovic has achieved the second SF in a row on GS tournaments for the first time since Djoker Slam profit!

 

[NuBas]

Nishikori in 5

 

[Nostradamus]

ATP H2H: 16-2 for Djokovic
GS H2H: 3-1 for Djokovic
Hard H2H: 8-2 for Djokovic

The fourth mutual match this year, Djokovic won all duels, including the QF in Wimbledon, where Djoker eventually won the title. Djokovic is undoubtedly the favorite of the SF in bottom half draw. Will be fulfilled pre-match prediction?

in what scenario ,, can Kei win this match ?

 

[insideguy]

I am going with the guy wearing the uni glo gear in that pic.

 

[sbengte]

Because of your avatar, I consider it a wish-father of thought.

We are already uncorking champagne over here at VB. Ralph got this in the bag.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djoko in 3 or 4 at worst! Serbinator is in beast mode again! Kei might test him but Djoko is back to his sublime best! Weather has cooled too, Djoko well set to win another major here!

 

[Mainad]

Djoko in 3 or 4 at worst! Serbinator is in beast mode again! Kei might test him but Djoko is back to his sublime best! Weather has cooled too, Djoko well set to win another major here!

Completely agree and, to add to Kei's woes, the roof may be closed as there is apparently a threat of rain. As if Djoko isn't already the overwhelming favourite!

 

[Justin Side]

Djokovic in 4 sets.

Nole on his way to 14?

Then 15, and 16........

 

[Jonas78]

Djoko in 3. He might blow one set though. Everything is in line for #14. The bookies have him at 1.9 now.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Nishikori is going to win in 4 sets.

 

[Jonas78]

Nishikori is going to win in 4 sets.

I would also hope/pray for that if i was VB

 

[Bukmeikara]

ATP H2H: 16-2 for Djokovic
GS H2H: 3-1 for Djokovic
Hard H2H: 8-2 for Djokovic

Us Open SF H2H: Nishikori 1-0 Djokovic

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

in what scenario ,, can Kei win this match ?

By winning 3 sets or Novak retiring.

 

[pikku05]

Nobody beats Ninja 15 times in a row, pretty confident Nishikori's level this tournament has been higher than Novak's who has not faced any proper opposition. Nishi in 4 sets . He has already beat Novak here in 2014 so that belief will be there and he played pretty well to beat Cilic.

 

[aldeayeah]

In the "statistics nobody cares about" front, if Djokovic wins he will complete the Nishikori slam.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

I would also hope/pray for that if i was VB

Bullzillions / Minotaurians on praying alert. Time to light more candles.

It can work.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Us Open SF H2H: Nishikori 1-0 Djokovic

Djokovic is the underdog it seems.

 

[maratha_warrior]

I am worried about this match .
I hope Djokovic reaches the final.

 

[alexio]

Nole on his way to 14?

and serena on her way to 24

 

[alexio]

Djoko in 3. He might blow one set though. Everything is in line for #14. The bookies have him at 1.9 now.

yea and 3 days ago it was 3,1

 

[Sport]

Djokovic in 3. Nishikori is not even top 10. In addition, Nishikori has not a great serve or forehand like Del Potro, he is a defensive baseliner. Very easy victory for Novak.

 

[Krish0608]

Nobody beats Ninja 15 times in a row, pretty confident Nishikori's level this tournament has been higher than Novak's who has not faced any proper opposition. Nishi in 4 sets . He has already beat Novak here in 2014 so that belief will be there and he played pretty well to beat Cilic.

Lol. After that 5 setter, do you think a man with Nishi's fitness can go toe to toe with Novak? Novak has this in 3 or 4.

 

[weakera]

Would be surprised if Novak doesn't break Nishikori's serve easily and repeatedly here.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Djokovic in 3. Nishikori is not even top 10. In addition, Nishikori has not a great serve or forehand like Del Potro, he is a defensive baseliner. Very easy victory for Novak.

It will not be very easy, but he should win it. Nishikori fought him hard on grass.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Lol. After that 5 setter, do you think a man with Nishi's fitness can go toe to toe with Novak? Novak has this in 3 or 4.

Haven't you seen any of his predictions at Wimbledon? If you did, this would not surprise you.

 

[Jonas78]

Bullzillions / Minotaurians on praying alert. Time to light more candles.

It can work.

Nishikori taking down Ultron? They would need tons of candles. Really can't see It happening. I can't see a single part of the game where Nishikori is better than Djokovic.

As i said, it seems like everything is in line for #14; form, draw opening up, cooler conditions friday (and even more sunday) etc. Delpo-Nads will almost certainly be a tough match, could be 4 hours+ and Delpo even has a chance of winning.

 

[Deleted member 756486]

Nishikori is going to win in 4 sets.

I wonder why you “think”/want that..

 

[ForumMember]

Nishikori is new wawrinka for Djokovic.. you heard it here first.

 

[Jonas78]

yea and 3 days ago it was 3,1

Yeah that was just because of potential Fed match. When Fed lost Djoker was big fav.

 

[Jonas78]

Nishikori is new wawrinka for Djokovic.. you heard it here first.

Im afraid Rafa has to do the job himself if he wants #18. Djoker-Nishi on HC has been pretty ugly sinse the USO14 ride.

 

[alexio]

Yeah that was just because of potential Fed match. When Fed lost Djoker was big fav.

yea they still believe fed had a chance against him

 

[Jonas78]

yea they still believe fed had a chance against him

Yes, it was when Fed lost Djoker became big fav among the bookies.

 

[alexio]

Yes, it was when Fed lost Djoker became big fav among the bookies.

not big but favbig is when 1,5-1,6

 

[ForumMember]

yea they still believe fed had a chance against him

After Kyrgios match Federer was 4.. which was hurting Djokovic odds. Djokovic odds will go down the moment (and if) Nadal beats Delpo.

 

[TheAssassin]

Lol. After that 5 setter, do you think a man with Nishi's fitness can go toe to toe with Novak? Novak has this in 3 or 4.

He played a couple of five setters in succession before facing Djokovic at the 2014 US Open. I doubt Nishikori will be an easy opponent.

 

[alexio]

After Kyrgios match Federer was 4.. which was hurting Djokovic odds. Djokovic odds will go down the moment (and if) Nadal beats Delpo.

go down stronger if delpo beats nadal

 

[maupp]

Nobody beats Ninja 15 times in a row, pretty confident Nishikori's level this tournament has been higher than Novak's who has not faced any proper opposition. Nishi in 4 sets . He has already beat Novak here in 2014 so that belief will be there and he played pretty well to beat Cilic.

First this won't be 15 in a row and secondly even when Novak was in his lols form he was still able to dispose of Kei. Now with Nole showing some semblance of form, Kei has virtually no chance.

Djokovic will be in a lot of Nishikori games due to the latter weak serve. Novak serve and return combo give him a massive advantage over Kei.

 

[merwy]

Nobody beats Ninja 15 times in a row, pretty confident Nishikori's level this tournament has been higher than Novak's who has not faced any proper opposition. Nishi in 4 sets . He has already beat Novak here in 2014 so that belief will be there and he played pretty well to beat Cilic.

It would be 14 times in a row if Novak wins this time.