2019 Australian Open 3R - [1] Novak Djokovic vs. [25] Denis Shapovalov

[Noletheking]

no, for Shapo to play atleast decent , keep atleast 1 set close/take 1 set.
Looking at Djokovic's level, Shapo should keep atleast 2 sets close if he plays decent.

I think it's more about Djokovic making him look like an average rather than Shapo being terrible.

 

[Federev]

Djokovic is vulnerable

To M1Tanks and machine guns

 

[abmk]

I think it's more about Djokovic making him look like an average rather than Shapo being terrible.

no, its just that Shapo was just being terrible, just like your posts.
Djoko was playing just decent/slightly above average, nowhere near his best.

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now Shapo is playing better.

 

[Federev]

Great serving from Djoko. I like what I'm seeing. He is taking control of the points early and hitting the ball early, don't know how he looked in the beginning of the 1st set but I tuned in at 4-3 and ever since he has been really good, BH side is really good too.

He looks great. So freaking consistent.

 

[abmk]

Shapo cracks the FH DTL !

 

[Federev]

Wait for the match to end. Denis the Menace could improve, as Demon did. For the record, I like Demon better only because he has the work ethic and does the best with what he has. There is something sloppy about Denis. He has the "big testicle" walk, lots of attitude, but I don't see (yet) enough to back up the swagger.

Who is demon?

 

[True Fanerer]

I think it's more about Djokovic making him look like an average rather than Shapo being terrible.

Lol

 

[OldschoolKIaus]

Only insecure Djoker-fans see a threat in Shapo ... and when Djoker wins, they wil be like "OMG, Nole survived a big test!".

 

[RF-18]

Djokovic 2nd serve is unreal. Holy crap how he has improved that. He does plenty with it.

 

[jklos]

Shapo. Shank. City

 

[junior74]

Not much of a classic so far. Very mediocre stuff. Errors, errors and errors.

 

[BeatlesFan]

I don't see any possibility of Shapo possibly beating Djoker. Novak is playing his B- game, but is still handling Denis easily.

 

[NoleFam]

Djokovic's 1st serve percentage is 42% this set but his 2nd serve average is 106 mph.

 

[Noletheking]

Lol

You won't be laughing next sunday

 

[Noletheking]

Djokovic's 1st serve percentage is 42% this set but his 2nd serve average is 106 mph.

Who needs 1st serve when yo have this good 2nd serve.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

 

[TheIntrovert]

Novak just playing the numbers game and letting shapo self destruct

 

[joekapa]

Breaking when it matters

 

[True Fanerer]

You won't be laughing next sunday

Medvedev to save tennis

 

[RF-18]

Kingovic 2nd set! And he lets out roarovic too.

 

[SouthernCourts]

lol how predictable was that

 

[BeatlesFan]

Shapo's point construction is awfully poor.

 

[Deleted member 716271]

Love the Serb's style. Just grind these fools to dust when it counts.

 

[Djokodal]

#IdemoNole

 

[WalterSlovotsky]

Nole up 2 sets with zero energy expended.


Brutal tennis so far.


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[NoleFam]

Who needs 1st serve when yo have this good 2nd serve.

He may not need it today but moving forward, he doesn't need another set with his percentage that low. It's probably because he hasn't really been pressured.

 

[Gary Duane]

Who is demon?

De Minaur, also Demon Hour

 

[NoleFam]

What was the problem?

 

[JJGUY]

in the blink of an eye, 2nd set done, but it's much tougher than the 1st set.

 

[Gary Duane]

Shapo's point construction is awfully poor.

You also have to wonder how this is for Novak, because what can he tell about his own level based on this match? I would not think any top player wants a match like this.

 

[Noletheking]

He may not need it today but moving forward, he doesn't need another set with his percentage that low. It's probably because he hasn't really been pressured.

True but i believe in Djokovic godmode baseline game when his serve is not clicking. moreover, in later stage his performance gets better like Luckdal

 

[Deleted member 716271]

What was the problem?

Weird Australian organizers put stadium night lights on over 3 hours before sunset

 

[Enceladus]

No1e-Denis 6:3, 6:4
Denis improved his service in the 2nd set, but lost his service at the least suitable time for him.

 

[NoleFam]

True but i believe in Djokovic godmode baseline game when his serve is not clicking. moreover, in later stage his performance gets better like Luckdal

Ok fair enough.

 

[NoleFam]

Weird Australian organizers put stadium night lights on over 3 hours before sunset

Yea I caught on. Like the sun is beaming, why the heck do they need lights?

 

[Noletheking]

Medvedev to save tennis

And pigs gonna fly

 

[DJTaurus]

It’s a nice practice/exhibition match for Nole. So 2 full days for him to rest.

 

[Deleted member 716271]

You also have to wonder how this is for Novak, because what can he tell about his own level based on this match? I would not think any top player wants a match like this.

I think he'll take it lol

 

[joekapa]

Don't play more than you have too.

Have any of you heard the story of Milton Berle having the largest 'member' in Hollywood? One time he was in a locker room with Dean Martin, and somebody quizzed him whether the rumours are true, and made a bet his was bigger. Dean Martin apparently said "Go on Milt, show him just enough to win".

Old school Hollywood. Badasses.

Go Novak. Show them just enough to win.

 

[True Fanerer]

And pigs gonna fly

This is reminiscent of 2016 UO when Monfils gave Djokovic no rhythm. We know what happened after that

 

[Deleted member 716271]

The people who predicted Shapovalov were going to win this match should be ashamed

 

[junior74]

33 UEs in two short, undramatic sets by Dennis.

0-40, massive self destruction

 

[Service Ace]

Shapo should just critically injure the umpire again so we can get this joke of a match off the TV and move onto the Halep/V match.

 

[Noletheking]

This is reminiscent of 2016 UO when Monfils gave Djokovic no rhythm. We know what happened after that

Lightening doesn't strike twice moreover Djokovic is motivated and has slam count in his sight.

 

[Enceladus]

No1e-Denis 6:3, 6:4, 2:0
Nice dropshot from No1e, has a break in 3rd set!

 

[RF-18]

Time to go back to sleep?

 

[MisterP]

Shankopalov has godawful footwork for someone so fast. He’s off balance or jammed half the time. Sliding all over the place. Get this kid some adhd meds stat.

 

[Gary Duane]

I think he'll take it lol

But I think he'd much rather have a competitive match where he wins in three sets, gets a reasonable workout but also off the court pretty fast. I don't think any top pro likes playing an opponent who is extremely up and down, unpredictable, uneven.

 

[Noletheking]

The people who predicted Shapovalov were going to win this match should be ashamed

Same people who're expecting Djokovic to lose in next round

 

[bwongman]

Shapo really needs to hire a better coach. Sticking with his mom and tennis Canada is not doing it for him. He has all the tools but doesn't know how or when to use them.