2019 Australian Open Men’s Singles Final (1) Novak Djokovic V (2) Rafael Nadal

[Federer and Del Potro]

Does fed watch any final that he's not in?

He watched Stan Djokovic Fed chairman’s open final on his phone while at an fc Basel game I think lol

 

[Noletheking]

Will Fed be watching this match?

With Nole's Lacoste kit on

 

[NuBas]

AO is streaming live the 2012 final right now

 

[AndyM]

Someone in another thread keeps saying that Nadal is injured is that true

 

[AndyM]

Maybe he's referring to the kinsiogo tape that was on his abdomen

 

[Nostradamus]

What is RAFA eating and doing right now ?

 

[Raindogs]

What is RAFA eating and doing right now ?

He's probably just sharing a pizza with Xisca, while they stream the newest episode of Black Mirror.

 

[WhiskeyEE]

Bet Nadal wished it was still 40 degrees.

 

[Ledigs]

Looking forward to this match Novak leads the h2h 27-25

This is a rematch of their 2012 epic final which Novak won in 5 sets.

If Nadal wins then he will be the first player in history to complete the double career Grand Slam.

Psyched

 

[WhiskeyEE]

Novak in 3 sets is actually considered to be the most likely outcome by betting sites.

In order of likelihood:
Novak in 3
Novak in 4
Nadal in 4
Nadal in 3
Novak in 5
Nadal in 5

 

[Pablo1989]

I'm nervous

 

[Deon Sanders]

Novak in 3 sets is actually considered to be the most likely outcome by betting sites.

In order of likelihood:
Novak in 3
Novak in 4
Nadal in 4
Nadal in 3
Novak in 5
Nadal in 5

Its looking like Djoke in three sets is a real possibility

But still going to give Ned a freebie 3rd set

Novak in 4

 

[WhiskeyEE]

Its looking like Djoke in three sets is a real possibility

But still going to give Ned a freebie 3rd set

Novak in 4

It's strange considering there hasn't been a 3 set slam match between the two since they hit their primes except for that RG match when Nadal was in crap form.

I guess the bettors think one of the two will be clearly better than the other guy. They just don't know who.

 

[True Fanerer]

Djokovic in 4 sets. May have to resort to DVR. Not sure I can make it this time after all the lack of sleep already. Setting my alarm in case.

 

[RaulRamirez]

Djokovic in 4 sets. May have to resort to DVR. Not sure I can make it this time after all the lack of sleep already. Setting my alarm in case.

It's been a tough couple weeks of, essentially, a couple hours of sleep per night. Which reminds me....

 

[Fed881981]

Think about it: If Djokovic wins tonight, it means that the Top 3 have evenly split the last 9 slams between them.

 

[StannisTheMannis]

First of 4 slams between them this year. Nads takes 3 of the 4.

Ned will take French and US. Joe will take Aussie and Wimbledon

 

[chjtennis]

Both these guys are ready physically and mentally for 5 tough sets. Both had little trouble reaching the final and had short SFs to save energy. This will be a good match. I think Djokovic, 6-3 5-7 7-6 4-6 6-2.

 

[3fees]

Australian Open announces switch to final-set tie-breaks for 2019 tournament

The tournament director, Craig Tiley, said the move came after the most extensive consultation in the Australian Open’s history.

“We went with a 10-point tie-break at six games all in the final set to ensure the fans still get a special finale to these often epic contests, with the longer tie-break still then allowing for that one final twist or change of momentum in the contest.

Cheers
3Fees

 

[RF-18]

#SOON

 

[Fedalic]

if nadal keeps on jumping before the introduction, then this means hes nervous. he will never be able to overcome the psychological edge of djokovic.

 

[Mike Sams]

15 pages...700+ posts...and the match hasn't even started.
Seems like the Nadal/Djokovic rivalry has gotten people just as excited as the Nadal/Federer rivalry. Makes sense as every Slam being won nowadays between these 3 is historical. Djokovic either passes Sampras tonight and gets to within 2 of Nadal, or Nadal becomes the first player in the open era to win 2 or more of each Slam and gets to within 2 of Federer...and with his best Slam coming in Paris where he could get to within 1.
There's a lot on the line here. I wonder if Federer is going to be watching this match?

 

[Raindogs]

To use the parlance of our times, I am both literally and actually counting down the hours now.

 

[Mike Sams]

if nadal keeps on jumping before the introduction, then this means hes nervous. he will never be able to overcome the psychological edge of djokovic.

Nadal would be jumping even if it was Tommy Robredo on the other side. LOL

 

[Mike Sams]

To use the parlance of our times, I am both literally and actually counting down the hours now.

Some people on here are probably counting down the seconds

 

[insideguy]

Who is the betting fav in this match?

 

[Deleted member 688153]

Starts at 12:30 am my time in California. Obviously not a fan of either guy, but the only thing making me miss this match is nuclear war, Ebola or a vague pandemic.

What about a topspin plague?

 

[Deleted member 688153]

How's the weather their first serving man

Pretty good really. Not hot. Not sure who it would favour

 

[VaporDude95]

Pretty good really. Not hot. Not sure who it would favour

I’m thinking Djokovic is motivated to curb stomp Nadal. Especially after that SF performance. It’s reminding me of 2016/2015 and 2013 again.

 

[sonicare]

God, I am up early here is europe. Its 7am. So excited haha

 

[Raindogs]

Here I am, at work in a Midwestern hospital in the United States on a big rock that is hurling through space.
In two hours my patients will be oversedated and blissfully unaware that I will be settling in to watch this historical battle in an empty hospital room, taking it all in with eyes filled with childlike wonder.
Life is just breathtakingly beautiful sometimes.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Getting there.

 

[Mike Sams]

Wow! Can't believe how quickly 2 years have flown by. Just seems like yesterday when Federer and Nadal played in the final here.

 

[Technology Ruined Tennis]

The winner of the 7-5 1st set wins the match.

 

[TennisFan3]

I disagree. But hey! It's OK to interchange different views here, and I enjoy reading your posts.

In my opinion, Nadal's biggest weakness always was his serve. Now that he has improved it, I think both Nadal and Djokovic are pretty much like robots without any particularly big weakness.

It will be an interesting match tomorrow.

I enjoy reading your posts too. The feeling is mutual.

It's just that I've been watching his ROS over the past 13 years and can't count how many times I've punched the wall when he dumps a simple ROS in the net , shanks a ball or just returns it so short that it's ineffective. I really feel that if his ROS were any better , he would have a bunch more slams.

Interesting match coming up in a couple of hours. I can't even sleep here and it's close to 2 am in the night.

 

[TennisFan3]

Starts at 12:30 am my time in California. Obviously not a fan of either guy, but the only thing making me miss this match is nuclear war, Ebola or a vague pandemic.

Gosh you guys are so lucky being on PST. I have been watching AO at 4 am all these years and my weekend typically gets ruined because of lack of sleep. I just cannot sleep. It's going to be 2 am here and there is really no point now. You're also fortunate that you have no horse in the race.

 

[weakera]

The winner of the 7-5 1st set wins the match.

Not necessarily. The last time these two met in a slam final, Nole won 1st set, Rafa won the match.

 

[jklos]

Match starts at 12:30am my time (Vancouver BC). Going out tonight so have to watch in the morning so I won’t be able to be with you guys. Stay strong and troll hard. Catch you all in the morning.

 

[Backhanded Compliment]

gonna be worth the wait

 

[jklos]

Wow! Can't believe how quickly 2 years have flown by. Just seems like yesterday when Federer and Nadal played in the final here.

I went through the feed of that night. Man is it epic. Too funny.

 

[clayqueen]

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Exactly. Or if whatever is written here will directly impact the match.

It's people like you who spend your precious time making predictions who feel what you predict has anything to do with the outcome of the match. I just wait and see.

 

[Dilexson]

I'm gonna grab some snacks for this. A fine match to watch on a sunday evening..
Pumped up.

 

[Halba]

slight edge to djoker with the current cool conditions IMO

 

[Dilexson]

Wow! Can't believe how quickly 2 years have flown by. Just seems like yesterday when Federer and Nadal played in the final here.

That was a great day too, we have the forum working well this time , should be fun!

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Hyped

 

[Raul_SJ]

Looking for alternates to ESPN announcers...
Any alternate streams available? Maybe with guys like Vijay and Becker commenting.
What do Euros watch?

 

[TennisFan3]

Anyone know the weather conditions and whether the roof will be closed?

 

[weakera]

Anyone know the weather conditions and whether the roof will be closed?

Roof open, cool, humid

 

[MichaelNadal]

I'm gonna grab some snacks for this. A fine match to watch on a sunday evening..
Pumped up.

#Snax

 

[alexio]

Starts at 12:30 am my time in California. Obviously not a fan of either guy, but the only thing making me miss this match is nuclear war, Ebola or a vague pandemic.

or fed by himself will ring the bell on your doorstep