2019 Cincinnati QF - [1] Novak Djokovic vs Lucas Pouille

[The Green Mile]

Djokovic leads the H2H 1-0, having played in one of the most forgettable Semi-finals at a major event in recent times (AO earlier this year if you'd forgotten, I don't blame you)

You could argue that playing four consecutive matches over 3 plus hours had an effect on Pouille's performance, this time he should be a lot fresher and thus a more competitive match could be in store.

Last match scheduled on Center Court, not before 9:00 pm, local time. May the best man win.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Earth's Mightiest has got to be sensing this is a great chance now to go all the way here.

 

[gn]

It is very easy to remember the number of games Pouille won last time.
However, this time around he would win a few more games since Djokovic won't be playing his A game.

 

[Born_to_slice]

Pouille was a bit of "deer caught in the headlights" of Nole train last time. Think he might play this match better.

Spoiler

That said, Novak in 2. Gazi boraniju!

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

Pouille was a bit of "deer caught in the headlights" of Nole train last time. Think he might play this match better.

Spoiler

That said, Novak in 2. Gazi boraniju!

6-0 6-2 incoming

 

[Born_to_slice]

6-0 6-2 incoming

Lucas to win 5+ games at least.

 

[Noleberic123]

Let's go Novak!

 

[The Green Mile]

Warming up now... Djokovic vs Medvedev would be very nice projected SF...

 

[Standaa]

Djokovic’s matches are so hard to predict

you know he’s gonna routine Pouille if he shows up

but he could also gift a break in the first game after serving 2 DFs

 

[James P]

6-2 6-2 route is my prediction.

 

[The Green Mile]

Wow, commies just said Pouille's win over Khachanov yesterday was his first top ten win in over three years. Metz 2016 vs Thiem.

 

[onyxrose81]

I think Lucas will do much better than expected solely because Novak isn’t as dialed in as he could be.

 

[The Green Mile]

In all 20 of Pouille's matches against top ten opposition, he's only ever been over 60% 1st serves in twice (60% vs Karen yesterday, 61% vs Fed Paris 14)

 

[Noleberic123]

BP for Novak already

 

[Standaa]

Novak’s playing fine, Pouille hit some good shots there

 

[Noleberic123]

Djokovic always goes cross court with that

 

[The Green Mile]

That was one of the points of the tournament, very nice

 

[Standaa]

Djokovic always goes cross court with that

yeah, it’s kind of predictable

 

[swordtennis]

Nice tennis so far. BG quote luke needs the element of surprise if he is going to win this.

 

[Noleberic123]

I think Novak will have to play at a high level today

 

[Standaa]

Pouille needs to stop thinking he has a chance and gift it to Novak to save us time

 

[Noleberic123]

Pouille needs to stop thinking he has a chance and gift it to Novak to save us time

I agree it's already 3am here

 

[Noleberic123]

Pouille shocked by Djokovic's return lol. Still wins the point

 

[The Green Mile]

Damn, now that's a backhand DTL. 95 mph winner...

 

[Noleberic123]

OMG that slide

 

[Noleberic123]

Much better service game from Novak

 

[James P]

Wow, great passing shot

 

[swordtennis]

Djokovic stated he had to play at a high level to take out Pablo B. That was a nice match. Score did not tell the whole story.

 

[Noleberic123]

Man some great FH's from Pouille

 

[fundrazer]

Pouille getting some nice strikes in. Good showing so far.

 

[The Green Mile]

He's playing well early on, excellent hold from Pouille. 3-2.

 

[Standaa]

it’s pretty refreshing to see an opponent winning points against Djokovic because he outplays him in rallies and not by Djokovic being drunk and making unforced error on every shot

 

[swordtennis]

That was an unreal point jeezus christ

 

[Noleberic123]

It was out lol

 

[Standaa]

lol Djokovic making annoyed face for missing that shot

and then he hears 30-0

 

[swordtennis]

Darn it was thought it got in.

 

[Noleberic123]

Line judges messing up big time in this match

 

[I Am Finnish]

Pouille should had challenged it

 

[True Fanerer]

Pouille protecting his 2nd serve.

The difference so far.

 

[Noleberic123]

Nice passing shot. Djokovic hitting the ball well but so is Pouille

 

[The Green Mile]

This is high quality stuff. 3-3. Pouille not making forehand errors? Sign me up.

 

[Standaa]

what is Tipsa doing in the stands?

 

[swordtennis]

Well that one was in what a point rediculous.

 

[Noleberic123]

Why do you have to play this good Pouille

 

[swordtennis]

Luke is built. Has a stan kinda build. Not as huge on the torso but big shoulders.

 

[Noleberic123]

Fun match though

 

[TheAssassin]

Not enough damage in return games yet from Novak. But good contest so far...

 

[Noleberic123]

Was that Pouille's first unforced off the FH?

 

[Standaa]

wow Pouille really had some good night sleep before the match

 

[Noleberic123]

Servebotovic in the house again