2019 ATP Finals RR: [2] Novak Ultronovic vs [5] Team Thiem

[Yugram]

H2H is 6-3 in favor of Djokovic, but this year’s tournament keeps breaking the trends.

The stakes are high as Novak seeks his way to end the year as World #1, but Thiem might have something to say about this.

 

[Deleted member 765702]

Thiem can make it tight, he really impressed me against Federer. But my money would be on Djokovic.

 

[Standaa]

@strongertim your boi is gonna lose

 

[MichaelNadal]

It's #ThiemThiem lol let's get it right

 

[RF-18]

Djoko has to avenge RG loss and I believe he will.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Thiem’s gonna slay.

 

[StrongRule]

Djoko has to avenge RG loss and I believe he will.

Thiem still won the most important meeting this year, nobody will take it from him.

 

[TennisFan3]

Djokovic in straights. With a breadstick or 6-2 set.

 

[lud]

Thiem in 3.
This is tournament of surprises.

I'll say 3-6,6-4,6-3. Could be similiar like Tsit vs Djoker in Shanghai.

 

[yokied]

Timmy got his big boy pants on now. Gonna donate the RR and smash him in the final. Book it.

It hurts so goodbadbadbad to be on ThiemThiem so I don't really believe what I'm saying. Just trying to get through one gut-wrenching disappointment at a time.

Meanwhile, in the Nolan Heights, the king is trying to stay awake.

 

[Meles]

Timmy got his big boy pants on now. Gonna donate the RR and smash him in the final. Book it.

It hurts so goodbadbadbad to be on ThiemThiem so I don't really believe what I'm saying. Just trying to get through one gut-wrenching disappointment at a time.

Meanwhile, in the Nolan Heights, the king is trying to stay awake.

 

[Meles]

H2H is 6-3 in favor of Djokovic, but this year’s tournament keeps breaking the trends.

The stakes are high as Novak seeks his way to end the year as World #1, but Thiem might have something to say about this.

Have you seen the light and dumped Nadal for Thiem?

 

[swordtennis]

Picking thiem in 3. Just want to have some fun. #8 is all i care about. Snortin an 8 ball.

 

[helixx]

idemo Domi!

 

[Deleted member 762343]

Djokernaut in 2.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Djoko has to avenge RG loss and I believe he will.

On Thiem's best and Djok's worst surface, it was a nail-biting 5 setter (another 40-15 comeback almost managed by nole).
So logically speaking, on Novak's best surface it should be a annihilation job...

 

[King_ Zeglan12]

If Thiem somehow pulls the upset, Fed v Nole would be a knockout match..
That scenario would be very exciting as..

 

[I Am Finnish]

Whoever wins is through to the SF

 

[I Am Finnish]

On Thiem's best and Djok's worst surface, it was a nail-biting 5 setter (another 40-15 comeback almost managed by nole).
So logically speaking, on Novak's best surface it should be a annihilation job...

40-15 obsession on TTW is not healthy

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

40-15 obsession on TTW is not healthy

Blame some one handed backhand players for not finishing the job then..

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

@I Am Finnish come to PC, I've something to show you buddy..

 

[I Am Finnish]

Joe Ko Vich in 3 with 1 TB

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Joe Ko Vich in 3 with 1 TB

It hurts

 

[I Am Finnish]

@I Am Finnish come to PC, I've something to show you buddy..

What is pc?

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

What is pc?

Personal conversation/chat I guess ?!!

 

[I Am Finnish]

Personal conversation/chat I guess ?!!

Oh yeah

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Oh yeah, that is magnificent shotmaking from federer

 

[tudwell]

Whoever wins is through to the SF

Don’t think Djokovic is mathematically guaranteed the semis even with a win today. There’s still a chance (however slim) that he, Thiem, and Fed all go 2-1 with the other two having superior set win-loss ratios. It’s not likely, but it could happen. Whereas Thiem is guaranteed to advance with a win, and as the number one player in the group to boot.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Don’t think Djokovic is mathematically guaranteed the semis even with a win today. There’s still a chance (however slim) that he, Thiem, and Fed all go 2-1 with the other two having superior set win-loss ratios. It’s not likely, but it could happen. Whereas Thiem is guaranteed to advance with a win, and as the number one player in the group to boot.

I mean who ever wins in straights is through

 

[BeatlesFan]

Thiem’s gonna slay.

Bold call! Thiem's dad was talking about how Domi has "adjusted to Djokovic's game." We'll see how well in a couple of hours.

 

[Enceladus]

Ultronovic in 2. Djoker has shown a great form in the last few matches and if he repeats it today, Thiem's chances will be minimal.

 

[Yugram]

Have you seen the light and dumped Nadal for Thiem?

Don’t get too far ahead.

From what I’ve seen yesterday, the season is obviously finished for Rafa. Hope he’ll prepare well for AO. So my choice was either to forget about WTF and take a break, or to stay and support someone else. Luckily, I also like Thiem.

 

[Yugram]

On Thiem's best and Djok's worst surface, it was a nail-biting 5 setter (another 40-15 comeback almost managed by nole).
So logically speaking, on Novak's best surface it should be a annihilation job...

Don’t forget Thiem had to come back from 2 match points on his best and (supposedly) Federer’s worst surface. So should’ve been easy for Federer on Thiem’s worst and his best (supposedly) surface, correct?

Incorrect. Thiem cruised.

 

[StrongRule]

On Thiem's best and Djok's worst surface, it was a nail-biting 5 setter (another 40-15 comeback almost managed by nole).
So logically speaking, on Novak's best surface it should be a annihilation job...

To be fair, by the level of play Thiem was the much better player in RG 2019, and it was close only because Thiem was choking like crazy all the time. And he still won. If Thiem manages to stay mentally strong he can trouble Djokovic on hardcourt IMO. But oh well, we know he will not stay mentally strong. I'll not be surprised if he already thinks about the match against Berrettini.

 

[StrongRule]

Don’t get too far ahead.

From what I’ve seen yesterday, the season is obviously finished for Rafa. Hope he’ll prepare well for AO. So my choice was either to forget about WTF and take a break, or to stay and support someone else. Luckily, I also like Thiem.

I don't understand why Nadal didn't withdraw after yesterday. Unless he wants a repeat of WTF 2009. (which I doubt)

 

[TennisFan3]

I don't understand why Nadal didn't withdraw after yesterday. Unless he wants a repeat of WTF 2009. (which I doubt)

He didn't withdraw because he is NOT injured. His play just sucks now and this surface is the worst for him.

 

[Crionics]

Djokovic in straight sets. I expect Thiem to be late on all balls and look helpless as Djokovic will perfectly rob him of time

 

[Mike Sams]

Djoko has to avenge RG loss and I believe he will.

LOL! I think Djokovic could only avenge RG loss by beating Thiem at RG. And he's lost to Thiem there twice now.

 

[RF-18]

This is is a titan meeting.

 

[Mike Sams]

Ultronovic in 2. Djoker has shown a great form in the last few matches and if he repeats it today, Thiem's chances will be minimal.

The problem with being 32 is that form can be hot or cold out of the blue. Consistency becomes an issue. Thiem should have a great chance here.

 

[RF-18]

LOL! I think Djokovic could only avenge RG loss by beating Thiem at RG. And he's lost to Thiem there twice now.

Whatever dude.

 

[InsideOut900]

Anyone with a stream for this one?

 

[The Green Mile]

Coming onto court now

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

Thiem’s worst and his best (supposedly) surface

That's grass. Thiem does have a grasscourt win but that was post-knee op and Fred was moving so bad I wondered if he even gonna make a masters final again.

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

I do like the fact that Timobot did take a "sad" off Djoel here 3 years ago, even though the next two sets were beatdowns but Thiem has improved while Novack has not (and can't, age is age).

 

[Boom-Boom]

I do like the fact that Timobot did take a "sad" off Djoel here 3 years ago, even though the next two sets were beatdowns but Thiem has improved while Novack has not (and can't, age is age).

yep - expecting a good fight tonight

 

[TennisFan3]

I do like the fact that Timobot did take a "sad" off Djoel here 3 years ago, even though the next two sets were beatdowns but Thiem has improved while Novack has not (and can't, age is age).

I disagree. Djokovic has aged, but he is NOT playing worse. In fact his serve + forehand are better than ever. Not to mention better touch game, better point construction, more aggression and more guile.

So yeah, Thiem's in for it. Just because he took a set three years ago, doesn't mean he will get one this time.

 

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[RF-18]

What a serve

 

[Red Rick]

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