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

[Sport]

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.

Thanks. You strategically cut the part of the bet, which proves you are not convinced that the possibility of Djokovic defeating Nadal in 3 is real.

 

[Sport]

better make a bet on money

I never bet on money. I proposed a more relaxed bet (simply abandoning the forum one year) yet he didn't accept. It proves he doesn't believe what he is saying.

 

[TennisFan3]

Thanks. You strategically cut the part of the bet, which proves you are not convinced that the possibility of Djokovic defeating Nadal in 3 is real.

I'm not a betting person. Even if I were, I'd bet on myself than what someone else does. I mean on things I can control.
For all I know, one of them might get injured or we might not even have a Nadal-Djoko final.
But yeah, let's just see what happens and then we can debate. Have a great day and enjoy the tennis.

 

[uscwang]

Novak didn't play a very clean match. But he stuck to his plan - move the Russian left and right, back and forth. It worked like a clock. Losing a set in tiebreak to a tall guy with big serve and solid ground stroke can happen to anybody.

The good thing is Novak gets battle tested and is ready for the last 3 matches. A Novak-Nadal final would be super. Bring it on.

 

[bigjimbofan]

Is it just me or does Medvedev look like he's older than the big 3 ? : )

 

[Mainad]

Is it just me or does Medvedev look like he's older than the big 3 ? : )

Might be his receding hairline (he's very young to be already losing his hair but it can happen unfortunately).

 

[3fees]

I did not see highlights, may have missed them, Djokovic did not look tired in this match

Cheers
3Fees

 

[DRII]

one of the least entertaining GS matches in some time

 

[Tshooter]

Novak didn't play a very clean match. But he stuck to his plan - move the Russian left and right, back and forth. It worked like a clock.

Proposed Edits:

But he stuck to his plan — allow the Russian to move him around left and right, back and forth. It worked like a charm.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

I did not see highlights, may have missed them, Djokovic did not look tired in this match

Cheers
3Fees

Good match, Djokovic is battle hardened now.

He is the favorite to win it.

 

[AndyM]

Is jocoa back okay

 

[uscwang]

According to Novak, he and Medvedev know each other well and practice together quite a lot, since they both live in Monte Carlo.
At the net, Medvedev asked if he had made Novak sweat. Therefore the laugh.

 

[joekapa]

Good match, Djokovic is battle hardened now.

He is the favorite to win it.

He said some back issues have shown up. You think he is now the favorite, considering Nadal's cruise into the final (if he beats Tiafoe.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

He said some back issues have shown up. You think he is now the favorite, considering Nadal's cruise into the final (if he beats Tiafoe.

He will be fine.

 

[joekapa]

He will be fine.

@Hitman is the most value for money poster on this board. He is both the best gun for hire, but also the most valued consigliere you can have.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

@Hitman is the most value for money poster on this board. He is both the best gun for hire, but also the most valued consigliere you can have.

Just doing my job.

 

[-NN-]

We've seen players win with injuries plenty of times before.

 

[RS]

Yes but better peak djoker is 2011

Yeah i think 2011 had a slightly higher peak but 2015 was the more consistent and greater season overall.

 

[Nadal_King]

Saw this match highlights and Medvedev level today is far better hos forehand looks way better whereas djokovic isnt much higher or maybe at par

 

[NuBas]

Anyone see Sofia Kenin in Djokovic's box?

 

[NuBas]

Told you guys so 18