2018 Shanghai Masters QF - [2.] Novak Djokovic vs. [7.] Kevin Anderson

[Enceladus]

Rematch of the Wimbledon final this year.

ATP H2H - 6:1 for Djokovic
Masters H2H - 3:1 for Djokovic
Hard surface H2H - 2:1 for Djokovic

The only Anderson's ATP victory over Djoker is 10 years old. Will Tomorrow add another, or Djoker will increase lead in ATP H2H to 7:1?

 

[mike danny]

Novak in straights.

No contest.

 

[pikku05]

Anderson in straight sets with the kind of form he is in, especially his serve. He is in much better form than Novak who even while playing at his best couldn't beat Anderson at LC.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Novak in straight sets! He’s in unbeatable mode right now! Serb to power on!

 

[Milehigh5280]

Novak to avenge his Laver Cup loss.

 

[prairiegirl]

Novak in 3 unless Kevin comes up with something truly special. This is Novak's year, or so it seems.

 

[albertobra]

Novak in 2.
The fact is I can't see how Kandy can break Djoko.

 

[tennisaddict]

Novak in 1. Anderson self destructs in the other.

 

[joekapa]

Anderson is playing fine tennis. Wouldn't be surprised if he wins. Djokovic in 2 tight sets.

 

[NatF]

Anyone else watching this one?

 

[joekapa]

This one is going to be close.

 

[NatF]

15-30

Sweaty bum cheeks time for Djokovic.

 

[Red Rick]

Djokovic is so tilted lol

It's understandable.

Playing Anderson would make me cry too

 

[NatF]

Great point from Kev!

 

[NatF]

Djokovic looking good. Will be hard to stop.

 

[Raindogs]

Anderson goes from having set point to getting bludgeoned in the tb in less than 5 minutes. Crazy sport, this.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Djokovic wants his heavyweight title back.

 

[Raining hopes]

Federer in the form he is in won't stop this Djokovic. Anderson might be the only one with a chance.

 

[upchuck]

Djokovic is playing so well.

 

[Raindogs]

Well, this second set is going all too predictably. Novak is just a rock right now. A fortress from which Anderson can gain no foothold.

 

[joekapa]

Federer in the form he is in won't stop this Djokovic. Anderson might be the only one with a chance.

Federer hasn't stood a chance against Djokovic for the past 8 years, at least.

 

[True Fanerer]

 

[Dilexson]

Novak wants to bury the Kandy. .

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Federer in the form he is in won't stop this Djokovic. Anderson might be the only one with a chance.

Next up is Sacha...

 

[Raining hopes]

Federer hasn't stood a chance against Djokovic for the past 8 years, at least.

Tell me sir who beat Novak 3 times more than anyone in 2015 ? Who led the H2H in 2014 ? Who straight setted him in this same tournament you are watching in 2014? Who stretched him to absolute limit at USO 2011 Novak's best USO ? Who stopped him at RG 2011 ?Who has stopped Djokovic on faster courts of Dubai , Shanghai, Cincy most often than not?

You do realise Nadal beat Novak only twice off clay after 2011 ? And Federer managed more than that in a single year which was actually Peak of Djokovic's powers (2015)

After Stan the only player that actually has stood a chance against Djokovic after 2011 has always been Federer, especially on Fast HC courts.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Federer hasn't stood a chance against Djokovic for the past 8 years, at least.

I wouldn't go that far. Federer is the only one who has consistently beaten Djokovic since 2011. But since USO 15, it has been one way traffic.

 

[Raining hopes]

I wouldn't go that far. Federer is the only one who has consistently beaten Djokovic since 2011. But since USO 15, it has been one way traffic.

Haven't they met only twice after that ?

 

[flor]

congratz to novak for his new shanghai master

 

[junior74]

Shot clock? Gone again?

I went back and timed. From point was over, Djokovic took 40 seconds to serve.

However, It took the umpire 15 - fifteen - seconds to tell the score, after a pretty normal point. So Djokovic served just in time, then

 

[upchuck]

Poor Kevin. He thought that Laver Cup match mattered.

I wouldn't go that far. Federer is the only one who has consistently beaten Djokovic since 2011. But since USO 15, it has been one way traffic.

Consistently isn't the word I would use, given their H2H since 2011, but yeah, it's only in recent years that Federer hasn't seemed to stand a chance against Djokovic.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Haven't they met only twice after that ?

They met four times I believe. Federer got Djokovic in WTF 2015 RR, Djokovic got him back in the final. Then routine wins at AO 2016 and Cincy 2018 for Novak.

 

[Dilexson]

Haven't they met only twice after that ?

3.
Novak 2:1

 

[True Fanerer]

Probably the only SP anyone will have in Shanghai.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Poor Kevin. He thought that Laver Cup match mattered.
Consistently isn't the word I would use, given their H2H since 2011, but yeah, it's only in recent years that Federer hasn't seemed to stand a chance against Djokovic.

The reason why I say consistent is, that barring 2013, Djokovic had losses to Federer each season, until 2016 when Fed got injured and did not get enough chances to play a much poorer version of novak.

 

[NatF]

Djokovic too stronk. Match up with Zverev will be an interesting barometer of where ABZ is.

 

[Dilexson]

He's never gonna stop that cringy celebration, is he?
Pepe after effects have no cure.

 

[3fees]

Congrats to Djokovic blnt Anderson 76 63,,WD by Djokovic vg play,,Tennis Courts are fast.

Djokovic v Zverev Next

Cheers
3Fees

 

[TheAssassin]

Djokovic won 22/25 points after Anderson's set point. Stunning.

Time for some Rome revenge.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Djokovic is looking good and he may beat Z

 

[TennisFan97068]

Except maybe Zverev no one will be able to stop Djokovic this week.

 

[maupp]

I wouldn't go that far. Federer is the only one who has consistently beaten Djokovic since 2011. But since USO 15, it has been one way traffic.

what?

 

[pikku05]

Crap match from Anderson after fluffing set point in the first set

 

[RF-18]

 

[NoleFam]

Djokovic wants his heavyweight title back.

If he keeps playing like he did in this match, he will get it.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

If he keeps playing like he did in this match, he will get it.

Nadal must know his time is up. Time to give the title back to its rightful owner.

 

[NoleFam]

Nadal must know his time is up. Time to give the title back to its rightful owner.

Yup, time is just about up. Djokovic is stepping up his level me thinks. Anderson played and served about as well as he can play and some of the things Djokovic was doing to him was ridiculous.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Yup, time is just about up. Djokovic is stepping up his level me thinks. Anderson played and served about as well as he can play and some of the things Djokovic was doing to him was ridiculous.

And this on one of the fastest courts on the tour. Djokovic showing his pedigree, and how he is just as lethal on fast courts as he is on slow. It was always about Federer stopping him on the faster courts.

 

[TheAssassin]

Kandy played very well in the first set, tiny margins decided it. But Djokovic proved his quality on his favorite surface once more.

 

[NoleFam]

And this on one of the fastest courts on the tour. Djokovic showing his pedigree, and how he is just as lethal on fast courts as he is on slow. It was always about Federer stopping him on the faster courts.

His returning since his resurgence is something else on these faster courts. I saw it at Wimbledon, Cincy and now here. Also, his court awareness is about as high as ever and he is able to transition to net better than before. The serve is really clicking this week also. If he keeps this up, he will be hard to be stopped here.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Kandy played very well in the first set, tiny margins decided it. But Djokovic proved his quality on his favorite surface once more.

Stunning....