2019 French Open QF - [1.] Novak Djokovic (Ultron) vs. [5.] Sascha Zverev (Zod)

[Djokovic2011]

Congrats to Novak on reaching a 9th RG semi final. Incredible to think he's now won the same amount of matches at the French Open(68) as he has at the AO even though he's won 6 more titles in Melbourne!! Also increased his lead in the rankings by another 360 points.

Just wonderful.

 

[joekapa]

You mentioned something about the tournament organizers; that's the part I didn't catch. Thanks!

Well if the semi's are scheduled for 1pm tomorrow, the organises need to be shot. No time for real recovery.

 

[StrongRule]

The match was over when Zverev didn't serve for the first set. Sad how he just stopped playing after that.

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

If Novak had actual boobs I could certainly get behind it.

I certainly wouldn't want to be in front of it...

 

[swordtennis]

Little bit of both. Zverev folding and djokovic mental strength.

 

[Deleted member 765152]

Joco needs to save that celebration until he actually wins the WHOLE tournament, not just a match.

It's more like a prayer, than a celebration, if anybody has noticed.

But he doesn't seem to "pray" after he loses...

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Nice resume boost alongside five straight hypothetical 2020s Wimbledon titles.

 

[mike danny]

Zed imitating Fed.




1/8 on BPs today.

Difference is, I think Fed would have actually won the first set in Zverev's position.

 

[chut]

Nole giving his court interview in French to improve his likability?
Did he study French just for this?

He's quite good at foreign languages in general and probably uses it as a way to improve his likability.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

That's what I've been saying.
Despite being on his weakest surface, Novak has NOT dropped a set.
Who could bet against him for the trophy?

Rafa stands in his way. He will not quit like Zverev that’s for sure and he will grind for every point.

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

I didn't watch but it doesn't look like Nole did anything too remarkable. 40 UE and 8 DF for Sascha lol. And Nole saving 7/8 BP. Serving at 64% - not great for him.

lol... 'Saving'...

 

[StrongRule]

Difference is, I think Fed would have actually won the first set in Zverev's position.

Depends what version of Federer. The second set in RG 2012 semifinal was a MUCH bigger choke than anything Zverev did today.

 

[Red Rick]

If you're saying that beating Zverev will become synonymous with winning Roland Garros in the 2020's then that's a miserable prediction I hope never comes to pass.

Nah but Thiem hates big servers muhehehehe

 

[swordtennis]

Roddick winning ao or french open? Never ever. Lmao.

 

[mike danny]

Depends what version of Federer. The second set in RG 2012 semifinal was a MUCH bigger choke than anything Zverev did today.

Oh yeah, true.

 

[SonicNirvana]

As bad as zverev played... Still no "bakery products" shows what they know...

 

[mike danny]

Roddick winning ao or french open? Never ever. Lmao.

Why not? He reached 4 semis.

 

[swordtennis]

Oh god everything is a choke crew here.

 

[Djokovic2011]

F*ck he just sucks so damn bad.

I've said that a few times before!!

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

lol... 'Saving'...

You're right. He didn't save anything. He was HANDED everything by Zverev. And not just today. That's the story of his career.

And that annoying celebration.. God he is such an annoying presence all the time.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Too good.

 

[mike danny]

For now, the way I see it, it's like this:

Nadal had the toughest 3rd round.
Federer had the toughest QF.
Djokovic will most likely have the toughest SF.

 

[abmk]

Roddick winning ao or french open? Never ever. Lmao.

fo ? absolutely not.

AO ? given a not so tough draw - ala Korda 98 or kafel AO 99 or Johansson 02...could absolutely do it.

guy made AO SF in 03, 05,07 and 09.
only lost a titanic 5-setter in QF to Safin in 04.

 

[Red Rick]

Why not? He reached 4 semis.

Beat Djokovic at AO.

 

[NatF]

Roddick winning ao or french open? Never ever. Lmao.

FO sure, but don't see why he couldn't win an AO in an era without Djokovic/Fed

 

[RF-18]

This is huge. Both womans semifinals put OUTSIDE Chatrier tomorrow. Great.

 

[mike danny]

Oh god everything is a choke crew here.

Yeah, those people don't know what they're talking about. Everyone knows that firing 3 straight DF's to lose a set is a sign of the opponent's supreme mental toughness.

 

[NatF]

I've said that a few times before!!

I think we're talking about different things

 

[TennisFan3]

Rafa stands in his way. He will not quit like Zverev that’s for sure and he will grind for every point.

True. But even Nadal eventually folds against Djokovic. The problem is that Djokovic is a fortress. His game has no weaknesses. He will never give anything away. Not an inch.
So ultimately players get frustrated and start making UFEs against Novak. Most people say that the opponents choke.
The thing is it's Djokovic's complete game and insane defense that makes them choke. Not because they are mentally weak.

 

[TheAssassin]

Yeah, those people don't know what they're talking about. Everyone knows that firing 3 straight DF's to lose a set is a sign of the opponent's supreme mental toughness.

He was already well behind at that point. 2-5

Overhead miss and double fault at the end of the 1st set when it was dead even was a lot worse.

 

[Alba Barragan]

Too funny not to share

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1136639118635651072

 

[icedevil0289]

at the end seeding wise everyone will meet up in their respective semis.

 

[onyxrose81]

Well if the semi's are scheduled for 1pm tomorrow, the organises need to be shot. No time for real recovery.

Oh ok. Thanks.

 

[rhoder]

Tim looking to wrap up his match quickly and efficiently.
Tim is no Zed, I assure you.

Still confident in your bet?

 

[reaper]

fo ? absolutely not.

AO ? given a not so tough draw - ala Korda 98 or kafel AO 99 or Johansson 02...could absolutely do it.

guy made AO SF in 03, 05,07 and 09.
only lost a titanic 5-setter in QF to Safin in 04.

Roddick won a USO, so there's no reason he couldn't have won an AO.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

True. But even Nadal eventually folds against Djokovic. The problem is that Djokovic is a fortress. His game has no weaknesses. He will never give anything away. Not an inch.
So ultimately players get frustrated and start making UFEs against Novak. Most people say that the opponents choke.
The thing is it's Djokovic's complete game and insane defense that makes them choke. Not because they are mentally weak.

Nadal defends pretty good on this court as well. I don’t put any emphasis on the Aussie open final to determine the outcome of this match should it happen. Djokovic is a beast at the Aussie open.

 

[icedevil0289]

novak is the only one going into semis not dropping a set, idk if its due to form, opponents or combo of both

 

[Deleted member 765152]

Still confident in your bet?

I believe Joco will beat Tim and Nadal.
However if Tim pushes Joco hard and weather further messes up the schedule, Nadal could overtake Joco in F.

 

[NatF]

Apparently Djokovic "Cocks his opponents" according to Eurosport?

 

[swordtennis]

Why not? He reached 4 semis.

Who is he beating djokovic? I thought that was what was being implied.

 

[NatF]

Beat Djokovic at AO.

Let's ignore that, more fun to just **** on the guy for no reason.

 

[mike danny]

Well, 2H and 8 min. Not too bad. Perfect warm-up for tomorrow.

Luckily, Zverev is not good enough in slams to meet Big 3 players consistently there, so we'll be spared of such performances

 

[Gary Duane]

Apparently Djokovic "Cocks his opponents" according to Eurosport?

What does that mean?

 

[I Am Finnish]

ABZ cult crew seeing Joe Ko Vich defeating evil Z

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Roddick winning ao or french open? Never ever. Lmao.

Don't deny them their sweet dreams man.

 

[mike danny]

Who is he beating djokovic? I thought that was what was being implied.

I don't think anyone ever implied that.

 

[swordtennis]

Don't deny them their sweet dreams man.

I know it is such a triggering event. Outside of fed fans and roddick fans he is just not considered that great. Ce la vie!

 

[NatF]

What does that mean?

They tried to make an analogy about cooking on a stove and turning the dial only part of the way? In short I have no clue what they meant. All I got from that was that Pat Cash was hungry.

 

[-NN-]

novak is the only one going into semis not dropping a set, idk if its due to form, opponents or combo of both

Remember, Goffin's form would have defeated every other player on tour.

 

[3fees]

Congrats to Djokovic blnt Zverev 3 st sets, has not lost a set yet , on to the semi finals


Cheers
3fees