2019 ATP Madrid SF: Djokovic [1] vs Thiem [5]

[BeatlesFan]

Novak doesn’t impress me one bit so far.

He's playing far, far better than in MC and is redirecting the ball much better. This isn't 2011 or 2015 Djokovic, however.

 

[Meles]

Choker move by Djoko that drop shot.

 

[Standaa]

Somebody photoshop a toilet under Thiem’s butt during his return stance.

 

[MeatTornado]

Novak looking like the Novak from 12 months ago again.

 

[aman92]

Great start from Dominic

 

[Deleted member 762343]

Are you in love with the net or what ?

 

[Meles]

The slaughter is on early.

 

[Standaa]

He's playing far, far better than in MC and is redirecting the ball much better. This isn't 2011 or 2015 Djokovic, however.

I don’t know, he’s spraying errors left and right so far. Has he even hit a winner?

It’s better, but his AO form is lost somewhere.

 

[tennis_pro]

Thiem is playing very smart. I never thought I'd see the day.

He breaks, looks very confident at the moment. Djokovic just has to go for too much and is spraying errors.

 

[mike danny]

Thiem breaks. He seems to be a different player when he isn't rushed.

Yesterday he was missing sitters and looking lost out there in the first set.

 

[The Green Mile]

That final knifed backhand slice draws the forehand error, Novak nets the inside in forehand attempt. Thiem has started very well.

 

[NoleFam]

Just sloppy from Djokovic. Thiem looks good here.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Thiem breaks. He is looking vicious out there. The level of improvement and belief in his game in recent times is quite something.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Very poor game from Novak. His movement is looking a little tentative.

 

[zipplock]

Any live stream feed available ...

 

[StrongRule]

Novak looking like the Novak from 12 months ago again.

12 months ago he was losing to the likes of Klizan and Edmund.

 

[Yugram]

Thiem is the best baseliner on tour today. Nadal will have to do something special on Sunday to beat him.

 

[Your Hero]

As a Fed fan I'd love to see Thiem win the FO, Wimbledon and the USO this year.
It'd bum Rafa, Nole and especially Zverev out.

 

[romeo8880]

So confused how you play the way you did at the Australian open and then just go to crap

 

[Meles]

Novak seems hesitant to step in off those short balls. Thiem looks better early on.

Federer betterer as well to these eyes.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Thiem breaks. He is looking vicious out there. The level of improvement and belief in his game his recent times is quite something.

Hitman, do you think it's mostly Massu's new coaching? I do-- Dom is more aggressive in court positioning.

 

[tennisaddict]

Djokovic is playing too good as usual. Just that Thiem has been a shade better here.

 

[Meles]

So confused how you play the way you did at the Australian open and then just go to crap

Its called a two month vacation for Nole; he never learns.

 

[Red Rick]

Just tuned in

Did I miss anything?

 

[Night Slasher]

Bad start for Nole, too many unforced errors. Thiem's ability to find the depth with his shots by standing far behind the base line is impressive, seems he's improved it this year.

 

[tennis_pro]

It's only 2-1 in the firt set but the odds on Thiem dropped from 1,92 to 1,38. Wow.

 

[Gazelle]

This is the year Thiem wins RG. There's something different in his eyes this year. The fire and believe is there, and he has become so clutch.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Hitman, do you think it's mostly Massu's new coaching? I do-- Dom is more aggressive in court positioning.

Yes, I think this can be attributed to Massu

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Come on Dom!

I'm all aboard the (s)Thiem train now. Let's go!

(Sent from my mobile phone.)

 

[Standaa]

Just tuned in

Did I miss anything?

Novak’s UEs. You missed a lot of those.

 

[Meles]

Hitman, do you think it's mostly Massu's new coaching? I do-- Dom is more aggressive in court positioning.

Its also physical as I've never seen Thiem moving like he has since IW. A late bloomer it appears.

 

[Meles]

Thiem out over his skis a bit going too big, 15-30.

 

[Standaa]

Does Thiem have a full western FH grip?

Anybody knows?

 

[tennis_pro]

This is the year Thiem wins RG. There's something different in his eyes this year. The fire and believe is there, and he has become so clutch.

I agree.

Combined with Nadal being a lot worse? Thiem has a very legit chance this year.

 

[Red Rick]

Does Thiem have a full western FH grip?

Anybody knows?

Think so.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Yes, I think this can be attributed to Massu

Yes also he seems to be much more willing to vary his game plan depending on what works and what doesn't. I think 2017/18 Thiem might have lost yesterday.

I hope he keeps this up!

(Sent from my mobile phone.)

 

[The Green Mile]

Thiem breaks. He seems to be a different player when he isn't rushed.

Yesterday he was missing sitters and looking lost out there in the first set.

What's funny is that even that sort of lost tennis doesn't compare with the brain dead crap he used to bring to some matches back in 16-18.

 

[tennisaddict]

Prince of clay ready to take the throne ...

 

[romeo8880]

This is the year Thiem wins RG. There's something different in his eyes this year. The fire and believe is there, and he has become so clutch.

I don’t think Thiem ever wins a major

 

[Otacon]

If Thiem wins the tournament by beating Nadal in the finals, he's a lock for RG

 

[Standaa]

I agree.

Combined with Nadal being a lot worse? Thiem has a very legit chance this year.

Yeah maybe this year at RG he will win more than 4 games in a set vs. Nadal.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Just too massive atm

 

[tennis_pro]

If Thiem figures out how to play better on faster surfaces I honestly think he could top the rankings.

 

[TennisFan3]

Could someone please provide a live stream link? TIA

 

[Meles]

Thiem is the best baseliner on tour today. Nadal will have to do something special on Sunday to beat him.

I'd say you've jinxed Tsits into the final, but seems so unlikely.....

 

[Standaa]

Just too massive atm

 

[BeatlesFan]

I don’t know, he’s spraying errors left and right so far. Has he even hit a winner?

It’s better, but his AO form is lost somewhere.

It's still early in the match, Djoker can be a slow starter, I expect him to get better and sharper. His ROS is looking very good so far (as always).

 

[NoleFam]

Impressive from Thiem is far. He came out of the blocks fast which he didn't do yesterday.

 

[tennisaddict]

Thiem needs to close in 2. Remember DJokovic lucked out with a bye while Thiem slugged it out over three sets.

 

[Meles]

If Thiem figures out how to play better on faster surfaces I honestly think he could top the rankings.

I think the new US Open surface is good for him.

 

[Otacon]

Just too massive atm

Djokovic must bring his A-game to have a chance against this Thiem.