2019 Australian Open 4R - [1] Novak Djokovic vs. [15] Daniil Medvedev

[TheAssassin]

what's the longest streak by a male player of consecutive wins at slams?

Djokovic has 30 consecutive match wins. He and Laver are the only guys in Open Era who won 4 in a row. I think Don Budge before them had 6 though.

 

[Sport]

That's one difference between Novak and Fed/Nadal at this time. Djokovic is so strong mentally. He always wins in the tight moments. Has this invincibility factor.

Had he played Tsitsipas, he would have won in 4 rather than lost in 4. Hard to see anyone stopping him until the clay season perhaps, and maybe not even then.

No one is invincible. Djokovic playing at today's level would have lost to Nadal. But it is true that Novak always raises his level in the greatest matches. I expect an epic and close 5 sets final between Nadal and Djokovic!

 

[Zara]

I can't believe how out of touch with reality TTW is. Based on what you read you'd think Djokovic was playing with a cane and Medvedev was about to die any minute.

Would you please put us back on our sacred path?

 

[tennis_pro]

Would you please put us back on our sacred path?

Yes, I will give you all a spank.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

I think both 2011 and 2015 should be peak Djokovic.

Yes but better peak djoker is 2011

 

[Deleted member 758560]

No one is invincible. Djokovic playing at today's level would have lost to Nadal. But it is true that Novak always raises his level in the greatest matches. I expect an epic and close 5 sets final between Nadal and Djokovic!

if it's true nadal the winner here coz can't see will play better than this

 

[maratha_warrior]

Yes, I will give you all a spank.[/QUOTE

Spank ? What ..
Such a comment is allowed here ?

 

[Sport]

if it's true nadal the winner here coz can't see will play better than this

Djokovic always raises his level in the greatest matches. He is so clutch.

Djokovic at high level is a more offensive player who doesn't make many unforced errors. Today he was playing really defensive and making a lot of unforced errors.

 

[Deleted member 758560]

online it's all alowed till been banned

 

[Noleberic123]

If Nishikori doesn't straight set Djokovic, my jaw will drop.

I agree. Djokovic is the underdog here.

 

[maratha_warrior]

Djokovic always raises his level in the greatest matches. He is so clutch.

Djokovic at high level is a more offensive player who doesn't make many unforced errors. Today he was playing really defensive and making a lot of unforced errors.

I have put Nadal as firm favourite for the trophy ..
If both meet , Djokovic will have to play aggressive and attack first or else he will have no chance ..

 

[maratha_warrior]

online it's all alowed till been banned

He said the Spanking thing to a girl ,which I find inappropriate here..
Shud stick to tennis related topic isn't it ..

 

[prairiegirl]

Why is Medvedev in such poor shape? His stamina is awful.

 

[Sport]

I have put Nadal as firm favourite for the trophy ..
If both meet , Djokovic will have to play aggressive and attack first or else he will have no chance ..

Djokovic will raise his level in crucial matches as usual. Just as he did at Wimbledon. He lost a set to Edmund and Nishikori and then raised his level against Nadal.

By the way, do you think he played at his best today? I think this match was more of a "routine" for Djokovic. He didn't even try too hard.

 

[Deleted member 758560]

Djokovic always raises his level in the greatest matches. He is so clutch.

not always but often

 

[tennis_pro]

Why is Medvedev in such poor shape? His stamina is awful.

but he looks very smart

 

[maratha_warrior]

Djokovic will raise his level in crucial matches as usual. Just as he did at Wimbledon. He lost a set to Edmund and Nishikori and then raised his level against Nadal.

By the way, do you think he played at his best today? I think this match was more of a "routine" for Djokovic. He didn't even try too hard.

I think Djoker is not playing at the level he wants to play ..
We will have to wait till quarters to really know if he is in form ...he looks 70% of his capacity ..
Today he was agitated bcoz opponent's serve was weird n very tricky .. not easy to play such an opponent who aces so much . Hence djoker was happy to just get the Match over as soon as possible.. it was not easy to break that serve ..
Match was not easy .

 

[tennisfan2015]

https://twitter.com/twitter/statuses/1087347144342888448

 

[mightyjeditribble]

I think you've got that wrong, Young Nole would have almost been done, old Nole is what we have now.

I still think he'll come through in 4.

And he did.

 

[maratha_warrior]

Djokovic will raise his level in crucial matches as usual. Just as he did at Wimbledon. He lost a set to Edmund and Nishikori and then raised his level against Nadal.

By the way, do you think he played at his best today? I think this match was more of a "routine" for Djokovic. He didn't even try too hard.

Also Medvedev 's backhand was rock solid d entire match... M impressed to see that.. if the BH doesn't leak errors then d opponent is always tough to play..

 

[Deleted member 758560]

I think Djoker is not playing at the level he wants to play ..
We will have to wait till quarters to really know if he is in form ...he looks 70% of his capacity ..
Today he was agitated bcoz opponent's serve was weird n very tricky .. not easy to play such an opponent who aces so much . Hence djoker was happy to just get the Match over as soon as possible.. it was not easy to break that serve ..
Match was not easy .

plus two breaks in two sets medvedev did it's alarming before a potential match with nadal

 

[maratha_warrior]

plus two breaks in two sets medvedev did it's alarming before a potential match with nadal

True. Nadal will have equal or even better chance to win his second AO and DCGS this time .
If that happens I hope Nadal skips RG so that Novak too gets a chance for his own DCGS

 

[OhYes]

Also Medvedev 's backhand was rock solid d entire match... M impressed to see that.. if the BH doesn't leak errors then d opponent is always tough to play..

That's what I read in some analysis at tennis sites or from Novak yesterday - his backhand is great weapon, not prone error player, forehand is bit wobly, great serve, overall Novak's nightmare for early rounds.
Zverev won against Novak holding his errors tight and extending rallies, so Novak "had" to put more risk and lost it.
I wish I can see old Nole again painting lines and returning really deep. That is confidence flowing.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

The heavyweight champion was dealt without a doubt the toughest sequence from round 2 through round 4, and he made it through.

Up next is Nishikori...Djokovic beat him on route to his last two slams

If he gets by him, then keep this stat in mind...Earth's Mightiest is 12 wins out 12 matches played in the semis and finals combined.

 

[maratha_warrior]

That's what I read in some analysis at tennis sites or from Novak yesterday - his backhand is great weapon, not prone error player, forehand is bit wobly, great serve, overall Novak's nightmare for early rounds.
Zverev won against Novak holding his errors tight and extending rallies, so Novak "had" to put more risk and lost it.
I wish I can see old Nole again painting lines and returning really deep. That is confidence flowing.

Yess the king of 2 Handed BHs praised medvedev's BH after the Match .that says something .

 

[TennisFan3]

No one is invincible. Djokovic playing at today's level would have lost to Nadal. But it is true that Novak always raises his level in the greatest matches. I expect an epic and close 5 sets final between Nadal and Djokovic!

I really feel that Djokovic will beat Nadal in 3 or 4 sets. Don't anticipate that going to 5 sets.
Nadal's form is way below what it was in 2012 when these guys played 5 sets. And at that time, Djokovic was gassed by a 5+ hour match by Murray in the SF.
Had that not happened, even that match would have been over in 4.

And yeah, no one is invincible. But Djokovic, right now, is as close as you can get to it. Honestly, if Nadal doesn't do well on clay, Djokovic could win the Calendar year grand slam. I don't see anyone stopping him on grass and UsOpen for sure. We saw how pathetic the newgen (Especially Zverev) are.

 

[Deleted member 758560]

The heavyweight champion was dealt without a doubt the toughest sequence from round 2 through round 4, and he made it through.

Up next is Nishikori...Djokovic beat him on route to his last two slams

If he gets by him, then keep this stat in mind...Earth's Mightiest is 12 wins out 12 matches played in the semis and finals combined.

match against nishi will be easier)) yes , and every streak will end sooner or later)..fed 11 matches streak in the semis and finals at wimby ended in 2008 by nadal for example

 

[Nadal_Django]

Wow, this was a really grueling match. Medvedev is amazing player. Credit to @Meles who was hyping this kid all this time.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Serve isn't good enough, he expends too much energy holding serve. The rest of his game is pretty complete but sadly for him the serve remains the most important shot in tennis.

Djokovic's own service game ain't exactly setting the world on fire at the moment either. Just sayin'.

 

[NatF]

Djokovic's own service game ain't exactly setting the world on fire at the moment either. Just sayin'.

At the moment sure but with Djokovic we know the serve is there somewhere, with Kei he's never had it and will never have it. It's more what's happening after the serve that seems to be the problem with Djokovic at the moment.

 

[Djokovic2011]

At the moment sure but with Djokovic we know the serve is there somewhere, with Kei he's never had it and will never have it. It's more what's happening after the serve that seems to be the problem with Djokovic at the moment.

Fair enough.

 

[Deleted member 758560]

. I don't see anyone stopping him on grass and UsOpen for sure. We saw how pathetic the newgen (Especially Zverev) are.

fed will try so hard

 

[3fees]

Congrats to Djokovic blnt Medvedev 64 (5)67 62 63, No surprise here, Djokovic to R8 Quarter Finals and Playing Nishikori

Cheers
3Fees

 

[Sport]

I really feel that Djokovic will beat Nadal in 3 or 4 sets. Don't anticipate that going to 5 sets.
Nadal's form is way below what it was in 2012 when these guys played 5 sets. And at that time, Djokovic was gassed by a 5+ hour match by Murray in the SF.
Had that not happened, even that match would have been over in 4.

And yeah, no one is invincible. But Djokovic, right now, is as close as you can get to it. Honestly, if Nadal doesn't do well on clay, Djokovic could win the Calendar year grand slam. I don't see anyone stopping him on grass and UsOpen for sure. We saw how pathetic the newgen (Especially Zverev) are.

Yes, Nadal 2018 form is worse than in 2012 but Djokovic 2018 form is equal than in 2012. Only Nadal ages.

And yeah sure, Djokovic needs 4 sets against Shapovalov or Medvedev, but suddenly is going to defeat Nadal in 3.

You are dellusional.

 

[TennisFan3]

fed will try so hard

And fail. No disrespect to Federer, but at his age, he is not beating Novak anywhere on any surface.

At this point, I feel that on grass it will be Novak or one of the new gen's with the Wimb. trophy.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

match against nishi will be easier)) yes , and every streak will end sooner or later)..fed 11 matches streak in the semis and finals at wimby ended in 2008 by nadal for example

I guess you gotta hope.

 

[vex]

I have put Nadal as firm favourite for the trophy ..
If both meet , Djokovic will have to play aggressive and attack first or else he will have no chance ..

....so Djokovic will have to play like he does every. single. time. he plays Rafa? k

Djoker always plays significantly more aggressively against Rafa compared to pretty much everyone else he faces.

 

[Deleted member 758560]

I guess you gotta hope.

like them both but this time wanna rafa for the win here ))

 

[TennisFan3]

And yeah sure, Djokovic needs 4 sets against Shapovalov or Medvedev, but suddenly is going to defeat Nadal in 3.

Djokovic was also losing sets in 2012 AO.
Djokovic needed 4 sets against Hewitt in 2012 in R4. He almost lost to Murray in the SF in 5 gruelling sets.
But he still finished off Nadal in the final with one day less rest.

Point is that Djokovic can lose sets to other players, and still beat Nadal because of how their matchup works. There is no secret in this and has been seen several times, when Djoko seems struggling but he raises his level vs Nadal/Fed.

 

[Sport]

And fail. No disrespect to Federer, but at his age, he is not beating Novak anywhere on any surface.

At this point, I feel that on grass it will be Novak or one of the new gen's with the Wimb. trophy.

Yes. Les us ignore Nadal who was basically one point away from defeating Djokovic at Wimbledon.

Now you will say that Djokovic was "not at his best mentally" or any other excuse to justify that that match was so close.

 

[Sport]

Djokovic was also losing sets in 2012 AO.
Djokovic needed 4 sets against Hewitt in 2012 in R4. He almost lost to Murray in the SF in 5 gruelling sets.
But he still finished off Nadal in the final with one day less rest.

Point is that Djokovic can lose sets to other players, and still beat Nadal because of how their matchup works. There is no secret in this and has been seen several times, when Djoko seems struggling but he raises his level vs Nadal/Fed.

And Djokovic needed 5 sets and was 2-4 down in the 5th against Nadal in the AO 2012 final.

Medvedev is playing at 5% of Nadal's level. Sorry but suggesting that Djokovic will defeat Nadal in 3 sets when he needed 4 sets against Medvedev is dellusional.

 

[TennisFan3]

Yes. Les us ignore Nadal who was basically one point away from defeating Djokovic at Wimbledon.

No you will way that Djokovic was "not at his best mentally" or any other excuse to justify that that match was so close.

I don't disagree with you about Nadal there.
However look at Rafa's record on grass. 2017 was the first year he went far. He is definitely very vulnerable to big servers and big hitters there.
So I'd be hesitant to declare him a co-favorite. Based on 2017, he did well, but all other years, he didn't even make the QF.

 

[TahoeTennis]

O percent chance, i told you

 

[Deleted member 758560]

And Djokovic needed 5 sets and was 2-4 down in the 5th against Nadal in the AO 2012 final.

Medvedev is playing at 5% of Nadal's level. Sorry but suggesting that Djokovic will defeat Nadal in 3 sets when he needed 4 sets against Medvedev is dellusional.

5?oh no today it was much bigger

 

[TennisFan3]

And Djokovic needed 5 sets and was 2-4 down in the 5th against Nadal in the AO 2012 final.

Medvedev is playing at 5% of Nadal's level. Sorry but suggesting that Djokovic will defeat Nadal in 3 sets when he needed 4 sets against Medvedev is dellusional.

I said 3 or 4 sets. I did not say 3 sets.

Also comparing levels between different players doesn't make sense. Tennis is all about matchups. Wawrinka beats Djokovic, but loses to Nadal - yet Nadal loses to Djokovic.

What Djokovic did against Medvedev has no relevance to a potential final against Nadal.

All I'm saying is that in 2012 also, Djokovic was not looking super hot and he still won. Again in 2011 UsOpen, Nadal seemed a better player with Djoko struggling before the final. But Novak still won in 4. Ditto for 2011 Wimbledon etc etc. It's all matchups.

 

[Sport]

5?oh no today it was much bigger

How? He was exhausted after the first 2 sets.

 

[Sport]

I said 3 or 4 sets. I did not say 3 sets.

Also comparing levels between different players doesn't make sense. Tennis is all about matchups. Wawrinka beats Djokovic, but loses to Nadal - yet Nadal loses to Djokovic.

What Djokovic did against Medvedev has no relevance to a potential final against Nadal.

All I'm saying is that in 2012 also, Djokovic was not looking super hot and he still won. Again in 2011 UsOpen, Nadal seemed a better player with Djoko struggling before the final. But Novak still won in 4. Ditto for 2011 Wimbledon etc etc. It's all matchups.

I disagree. Medveved was playing at 5% of Nadal's level, and Djokovic still needed 4 sets.

There is 0% chances of Djokovic defeating Nadal in 3 sets in a potential final.

You wanna bet? If Djokovic defeats Nadal in 3 sets, I won't come back to this forum until 2020.

If Djokovic does not defeat Nadal in 3 sets, you won't come back to this forum until 2020.

 

[Deleted member 758560]

It's all matchups.

holyfield used dirty tactics then tyson was angry and started to bite his ear ..you're right

 

[TennisFan3]

I disagree. Medveved was playing at 5% of Nadal's level, and Djokovic still needed 4 sets.

There is 0% chances of Djokovic defeating Nadal in 3 sets in a potential final.

I said 3 or 4 sets. Did not say 3 sets again.
Let's just agree to disagree and enjoy the tennis.
Maybe it won't even be a Nadal/Djoko final, even though that look like the most likely outcome.
If it is a 5 set final, then it will definitely be good for tennis viewership, so I'm not really preaching for a blowout in the final.

 

[Deleted member 758560]

I disagree. Medveved was playing at 5% of Nadal's level, and Djokovic still needed 4 sets.

There is 0% chances of Djokovic defeating Nadal in 3 sets in a potential final.

You wanna bet? If Djokovic defeats Nadal in 3 sets, I won't come back to this forum until 2020.

If Djokovic does not defeat Nadal in 3 sets, you won't come back to this forum until 2020.

better make a bet on money