2019 Madrid Open QF - (1.) Novak Djokovic vs. (9.) Marin Cilic
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BeatlesFan
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Djokovic 6-2, 6-3
Im(moral) Winner
G.O.A.T.
Chokic got this
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Lezgo Cilic.
Djokovic2015
Semi-Pro
1st set Novak from today = Djokovic in 2
2nd set Novak from today = Cilic in 3
2nd set Novak from today = Cilic in 3
HetTheGreaterer
Banned
Remember Monte Carlo 2015??
If not, rewatch it.
No need to watch the match live
If not, rewatch it.
No need to watch the match live
NBP
Hall of Fame
2018Nitto ATP Finals
Great BritainIndoor HardRRNovak Djokovic
767 62
2018ATP Masters 1000 Paris
FranceIndoor HardQFNovak Djokovic
46 62 63
2018ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati
OH, U.S.A.Outdoor HardSFNovak Djokovic
64 36 63
2018London / Queen's Club
Great BritainOutdoor GrassFMarin Cilic
57 764 63
2016ATP Masters 1000 Paris
FranceIndoor HardQFMarin Cilic
64 762
Since Paris 2016 it's been tight. Cilic up a break final set in Paris in November, also again in Cincinnati I think.
Great BritainIndoor HardRRNovak Djokovic
767 62
2018ATP Masters 1000 Paris
FranceIndoor HardQFNovak Djokovic
46 62 63
2018ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati
OH, U.S.A.Outdoor HardSFNovak Djokovic
64 36 63
2018London / Queen's Club
Great BritainOutdoor GrassFMarin Cilic
57 764 63
2016ATP Masters 1000 Paris
FranceIndoor HardQFMarin Cilic
64 762
Since Paris 2016 it's been tight. Cilic up a break final set in Paris in November, also again in Cincinnati I think.
HetTheGreaterer
Banned
uscwang
Hall of Fame
ATP H2H: 17-2 for Djoker
Masters H2H: 6-1 for Djoker
H2H on the clay: 2-0 for Djoker
Jubilee 20th mutual match rivalry of two tennis players, who originating from countries the former Yugoslavia.
If that is what it takes to kick off a 3-slam winning streak, bring it on.
mightyjeditribble
Legend
Djokovic in 2 I think.
Cilic may be finding his winning ways again, but this will be a step too far.
(Sent from my mobile phone.)
Cilic may be finding his winning ways again, but this will be a step too far.
(Sent from my mobile phone.)
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The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
There's just something so very uninviting about watching Cilic on clay...
True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
Djokovic 7-5 4-6 6-3
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
Cilic is struggling to win any match. This match deserves to be on an outside court.
TennisHound
Legend
Like this is even a question? Djokovic in two
junior74
Bionic Poster
Couldn't agree more. I really like Cilic and his game, but him and clay is a total misfit.
joekapa
Legend
Disgraceful.
junior74
Bionic Poster
joekapa
Legend
Cilic out of Madrid, due to food poisoning !
StrongRule
Talk Tennis Guru
Lol, and people are writing that Nadal has an ideal draw?
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
Yeah Tiafoe played so well
George Turner
Hall of Fame
This match thread didn't age well.
StrongRule
Talk Tennis Guru
Fritz, Chardy and a walkover is some hell of a draw for sure. Federer clearly has the toughest draw, but Djokovic's isn't tougher than Nadal's by any means.
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Deleted member 77403
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Earth's Mightiest into the semis....
Garantee either a Djokovic v Thiem or a Djokovic v Federer blockbuster semi.
Garantee either a Djokovic v Thiem or a Djokovic v Federer blockbuster semi.
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
Thiem in the SF, nuff said.
StrongRule
Talk Tennis Guru
I guess I missed the moment when Thiem beat Federer. Also, if Zverev finds his form (and looks like he starts to find it) then he might be just as dangerous as Thiem. Should I remind about last year's clay season? He didn't just beat in form Thiem in Madrid 2018, he destroyed him.
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
What's up with everyone's stomach on the tour?
Im(moral) Winner
G.O.A.T.
Luckovic
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
Ann Perkins!Toughest masters QFs since 2009 confirmed... For Cilic
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
Well that's too bad for Marin but as a Djokovic fan I'm a bit disappointed. The same thing happened here(at the same stage) two years ago when Nishikori withdrew and we saw how Nadal wiped the floor with Novak the next day. If Thiem gets through his QF as he should, I expect him to do exactly the same tomorrow. Walkovers aren't always beneficial to players, especially those who aren't playing very well and need matches to iron out the kinks in their game.
joekapa
Legend
I'm sure he will be on the practice courts.
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
I'm sure he will but it just isn't the same. Anyway let's wait and see how the rest of the tournament pans out.
onyxrose81
Hall of Fame
Yeah, Novak isn’t a player who benefits from a walkover.
Wishing Cilic a good recovery.
Wishing Cilic a good recovery.
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Deleted member 758560
Guest
we can remember that QF at the RG 11 as well
junior74
Bionic Poster
Agreed.
Then again a tough 3 setter and he would be gassed. It's a fine line - a withdrawel midway through 2nd set would have been perfect?
mightyjeditribble
Legend
Shame for Cilic. Djokovic through to his first SF since AO. SF should be interesting. If it's Thiem, then Dom goes in as slight favourite IMO given Novak's lack of proven results on clay, but obviously if Novak turns up at the top of his game he can beat anyone on any surface.
If it somehow ends up being Fed, then Djokovic will be the clear favourite, but impossible to know for sure how it will go given that both their clay form is such a question mark. Usually they bring out the best in each other, so hopefully it would be a good match.
If it somehow ends up being Fed, then Djokovic will be the clear favourite, but impossible to know for sure how it will go given that both their clay form is such a question mark. Usually they bring out the best in each other, so hopefully it would be a good match.
StrongRule
Talk Tennis Guru
Right, in other words Federer doesn't deserve any credit for playing a great match and beating probably the best ever version of Djokovic on clay.
I Am Finnish
Bionic Poster
Not sure the wo is good for Djokovic
Good thing is more rest
Bad thing less rhythm
Although Djokovic had many wo's and won the next match
Good thing is more rest
Bad thing less rhythm
Although Djokovic had many wo's and won the next match
I Am Finnish
Bionic Poster
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
My Austrian prince of course.
I Am Finnish
Bionic Poster
Isnt Tim a tougher match up?My Austrian prince of course.
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
Yes but I'd rather Djokovic compete against the very best clay courters in the world to see where his true level is heading into RG. And because I like both players it's a win-win whoever gets through to the final.
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Deleted member 77403
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I want Djokovic v Thiem semi. I want to see how Djokovic measures up against one of the biggest contenders for the RG title.
NoleFam
Bionic Poster
I pick Thiem to win this one.
