2019 ATP Final RR: [2] Novak Djokovic vs [3] Roger Federer

[Djokovic2011]

Yeah, sublime performance from Federer - simply too good. As a Djokovic fan I'm disappointed but truth be told not that surprised as I had a feeling Roger would be really up for this one and let's face it, he was due a win over Novak after four years. Even at the age of 38 on the rare occasions he plays like he did tonight he's still the best player out there, which is really quite remarkable when you think about it. Nothing but respect from me.

 

[StrongRule]

 

[TennisFan3]

After retiring from the 18 USO, zero fall season in 2018, getting blown out in the AO final and posting one of his worst spring runs ever, Bull is your year end number one.

Epic!

Great year from Nadal. Fully deserves the YE#1. Won 2 slams, one slam final and one slam SF. Plus HC+Clay Masters.
Good performance at the age of 33.

 

[I Am Finnish]

 

[InsideOut900]

Garbo from Novak
At least I know now he wouldn't have won the tournament anyway. Literally everyone playing better than him.

Hope Roger goes all the way now, he played quite awesome. Honestly better him than any of these youngsters.

 

[Mike Sams]

Wow. Novak will come back with a vengeance in AO 2020. You hurt a loin in his den and he comes back with FIRE.

He'll need AO2020 more than ever to stay in the Slam race. Especially at his age and the rising of the young gen (Thiem, Medvedev, Tsitsipas, etc).

 

[Krish872007]

Wow, great win for Federer!
He beats Djokovic for the first time since November 2015 (WTF RR as well), reaches the Semis, and hands the YE #1 to Nadal

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

Hurts more when your getting beat

Doesnt hurt much Rafa getting his 5th YN1!! Tied w Federer and Novak. Who would have thought this would ever happen?

Enjoy your WTF!

Lets come 2020!

 

[King No1e]

S&V on match point down 0-40?! That's how you know Novak has mentally left the building

He tried that vs Wawrinka in the legendary AO upset.

I call it a case of Rod-complex.

 

[Keizer]

Djokovic does serve & volley only when he is totally desperate or when he just gave up mentally, which was both the case in the end

Yeah he wanted to GTFO. Probably woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.

 

[TennisFan3]

Yeah, sublime performance from Federer - simply too good. As a Djokovic fan I'm disappointed but truth be told not that surprised as I had a feeling Roger would be really up for this one and let's face it, he was due a win over Novak after four years. Even at the age of 38 on the rare occasions he plays like he did tonight he's still the best player out there, which is really quite remarkable when you think about it. Nothing but respect from me.

Excellent post. That is why you are one of the best Djokovic fans around.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Great year from Nadal. Fully deserves the YE#1. Won 2 slams, one slam final and one slam SF. Plus HC+Clay Masters.
Good performance at the age of 33.

Thanks man yeah would have been a bummer for Djokovic to take it, Nadal had a better year. Epic season, im good if he loses the WTF now

 

[NoleFam]

I see your side of it. But so, you wouldn't say that Wimbledon 2019 final was super entertaining and enjoyable because the crowd behaved poorly?

I always enjoy Fedovic matches the most because those two are rivals at heart and it shows in their matches, which I love. The crowds are a different matter.

No it was a terrible atmosphere. The only good thing about it was Djokovic shutting them down. USO 2015 was even worse.

The tennis is great but the crowds are not.

 

[TennisFan3]

He'll need AO2020 more than ever to stay in the Slam race. Especially at his age and the rising of the young gen (Thiem, Medvedev, Tsitsipas, etc).

I agree 100%. If he does NOT win AO 2020 - that would mean he is at a significant disadvantage in the slam race. As Nadal/Thiem are more favored at the French.

But I believe Novak will make a statement at AO 2020 - by dominating the tournament as he did in 2019 - meaning winning with just losing 1 set or something like that.

 

[icedevil0289]

so wait who does fed play next. sorry, so I assume fed/thiem are guaranteed, fed being the runner up and thiem being the first winner with tsitsipas being the firm winner on the other end, and then they need to play to figure out the runner up correct?

 

[jm1980]

What the **** ?!

My reaction precisely. The whole time I was waiting for him to blow up, smash a racquet, or yell at the crowd. When he just stayed quiet and with his head down I knew it was hopeless

 

[onyxrose81]

I’m not even sad or angry. That Thiem match just seemed to take it out of Novak. He’s been awful in Bo3 all year. At least now YE#1 is done.

 

[Mainad]

Those effing Amazon b******s have done it again. Pulled the coverage just as soon as the post match discussion began!

Can we not get up a huge petition to have the contract taken away from them and returned to Sky forthwith!!!

 

[acintya]

Nole went on a big portion of Cevapi now for sure.

 

[fmadej]

Impressive win for Fed. Might carry with this momentum to go all the way

 

[E36BMWM3]

so wait who does fed play next. sorry, so I assume fed/thiem are guaranteed, fed being the runner up and thiem being the first winner with tsitsipas being the firm winner on the other end, and then they need to play to figure out the runner up correct?

Fed will most likely have to face Tsitsipas in the semis

 

[TennisFan3]

Thanks man yeah would have been a bummer for Djokovic to take it, Nadal had a better year. Epic season, im good if he loses the WTF now

For sure. Nadal was the most consistent of the big 3. Performed well in every slam and kept the Nextgen at bay. Good to see that the year end ranking follows that trend.

 

[BeatlesFan]

BS. Didn't call any trainer and he still served and hit well without expressing any pain.

Because there was no pain, as Cahill and P-Mac made it plain: "gamesmanship, but too little, too late."

 

[celito]

Djokovic having elbow problems

https://images.app.goo.gl/w7yiRm3e7nsbi8zB6

 

[I Am Finnish]

Djokovic is done topics in 3 2 1

 

[Feather]

Doesn't make up for Wimbledon but it's a great win for Roger when like 3 percent of his fans gave him a chance.

I saw here someone saying Roger Federer had 5 % chances to win! I was like WTF? The last two matches between them were so close and you will give just 5 percent?

I picked him to win, and he did

 

[Mainad]

Yeah, sublime performance from Federer - simply too good. As a Djokovic fan I'm disappointed but truth be told not that surprised as I had a feeling Roger would be really up for this one and let's face it, he was due a win over Novak after four years. Even at the age of 38 on the rare occasions he plays like he did tonight he's still the best player out there, which is really quite remarkable when you think about it. Nothing but respect from me.

Deserved win for Roger who was on superb form tonight. But Novak looked a little subdued and was holding his elbow a lot. Maybe the old problem has flared up again?

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

BS. Didn't call any trainer and he still served and hit well without expressing any pain.

He did express pain several times.

Anyway, Rafa clinches YN1 for the 5th time, same amount as Rafa and Novak. I would never imagine in my life Rafa would get this many and only one slam away. So it is time for a celebration drink! Cheers!

 

[TennisFan3]

Because there was no pain, as Cahill and P-Mac made it plain: "gamesmanship, but too little, too late."

I did see him clutching his elbow at one point. In pain. So not a bluff, I think.
Not saying injury is why Novak lost. The way Fed was playing today, I don't know if anyone in this era could have beaten the Swiss. You would need to get Pistol Pete with his indoor power to compete.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

I saw here someone saying Roger Federer had 5 % chances to win! I was like WTF? The last two matches between them were so close and you will give just 5 percent?

I picked him to win, and he did

5 percent lol. That was laughable.

I knew it was over when @SaintPetros got banned right before a big Federer match.

Rip 90's Clay.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Doesnt hurt much Rafa getting his 5th YN1!! Tied w Federer and Novak. Who would have thought this would ever happen?

Enjoy your WTF!

Lets come 2020!

Congrats to Rafa - and a beautiful symmetry.

NextGen #1 next year?!?

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[chjtennis]

nah, beating novak at a slam would be repaid imo. hes lost to him twice in a slam with mp

Maybe Fed can repay Djok by beating him at his best slam in Jan/Feb.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Doesn't make up for Wimbledon but it's a great win for Roger when like 3 percent of his fans gave him a chance.

How did you calculate this number??

 

[jklos]

Highlights if anyones got them.

 

[Krish0608]

90's clay a.k.a @SaintPetros on suicide watch.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Forum lagging too much for an exho tournament.

 

[icedevil0289]

i realize fed hasn't beaten novak since 2015 but i forget that there was a good chunk of time they just didnt meet either because fed was away from injury or vice versa. i really kept wishing they would meet in 2017 cuz i think fed could have turned some of that around

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Kudos to Roger! This may have been his highest level since early 2017 - AO thru the Sunshine Double. He did everything well, including tactically.

Did you notice a pattern??

 

[Mike Sams]

I agree 100%. If he does NOT win AO 2020 - that would mean he is at a significant disadvantage in the slam race. As Nadal/Thiem are more favored at the French.

But I believe Novak will make a statement at AO 2020 - by dominating the tournament as he did in 2019 - meaning winning with just losing 1 set or something like that.

Impossible to know. The young guys are getting better and stronger and are making inroads on the big 3. Djokovic will need to be in the form of his life and it's harder to do that with age. His game is going hot and cold more often than not these days. And he's already had enough trouble with his elbow and his shoulder.

 

[BlueB]

We'll done Rogi, great serving and cluch play.

OTOH, shocking performance by Nole, so many DF and UE
Didn't deserve a chance for YE No1...

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[ibbi]

Fingers crossed it's something similar to their last indoor meeting. I know we talk about how Roger's not beaten him in 4 years or whatever it is, but best of 3 is always going to be his best shot nowadays, and here at this tournament he treasures so much, be something to see how he does with his back against the wall.

I know that didn't work out so well for him in Cincinnati last year, but I feel like the weight of this meeting feels a step up even from that, not about a title, but more both guys trying to stave off father time.

Back against the wall. Was like god.

 

[Mark-Touch]

Fed is going to up his level big time but still lose in 3.

I'm waiting for MeatTornado to step up to the mic.
Can't wait to hear what he has to say now.

 

[BeatlesFan]

well, at least he's salvaged something from this cruddy year

He won 4 events at age 37/38. No other male in the Open era has done that. Far from cruddy.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

i realize fed hasn't beaten novak since 2015 but i forget that there was a good chunk of time they just didnt meet either because fed was away from injury or vice versa. i really kept wishing they would meet in 2017 cuz i think fed could have turned some of that around

AO, IW, Mia, Wim everywhere roger would've been an overwhelming favourite over djok had they met

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

90's clay a.k.a @SaintPetros on suicide watch.

I knew Fed won when he got banned right before the match just like he got banned before 2017 AO Final.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Impossible to know. The young guys are getting better and stronger and are making inroads on the big 3. Djokovic will need to be in the form of his life and it's harder to do that with age. His game is going hot and cold more often than not these days. And he's already had enough trouble with his elbow and his shoulder.

As I always say, you know something epic is happening when Mike Sams is here

 

[mike danny]

He did express pain several times.

Anyway, Rafa clinches YN1 for the 5th time, same amount as Rafa and Novak. I would never imagine in my life Rafa would get this many and only one slam away. So it is time for a celebration drink! Cheers!

Novak was not winning this anyway. His elbow wasn't an issue.

 

[TheAssassin]

My reaction precisely. The whole time I was waiting for him to blow up, smash a racquet, or yell at the crowd. When he just stayed quiet and with his head down I knew it was hopeless

He was pretty calm for his standards at Wimbledon too which had me worried.

Glad he escaped then rather than tonight. But still disappointed with how finished the year.

 

[PrinceMoron]

I was going to crop the bottom of the picture but actually it suits

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[Federer and Del Potro]

How did you calculate this number??

Lewisian statistics