2019 Monte Carlo QF - Novak Djokovic vs. Daniil Medvedev

[Enceladus]

ATP H2H: 3-0 for Djoker

Their second meeting this year, the first was at AO, where Medvedev gave the future winner the toughest resistance.
For the first time in his career, Medvedev won three clay matches in a row, will his series continue, or for the first time since 2015 (won event), Djoker will advance to Monte Carlo in SF?

 

[danielbeckera]

Medvedev sucks on clay, but who knows.

I bet 6-3 6-4 Nole.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Earth's Mightiest Warrior hopefully through, getting better and better with each match.

 

[Enceladus]

This match is not only their first confrontation on clay, but also the first clash where both players have the same sponsor:

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Prime minister has this

 

[Noletheking]

Djokovic in 2 if he's taking it seriously

 

[joekapa]

This will be tight, if Medvedev plays like he did at AO (pushing the ball up the middle, and waiting for mistakes). Djokovic in 2 tight sets.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Earth's Mightiest Warrior hopefully through, getting better and better with each match.

Medvedev looking good...
Will lose in 2.
6-2 6-4

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Medvedev sucks on clay, but who knows.

I bet 6-3 6-4 Nole.

He sux on clay because his shots aren't heavy enough.....
I wonder how did he beat an established clay courter like tsitsipas today??
Maybe tsitsi is a mental case

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djoko looks more motivated this week. He knows he needs to up his level before Paris! This is still a warmup but he will want a decent clay season before RG. This could be tough but think Novak will advance.

We could get a djokodal final!

 

[MajesticTennisManiac]

Djokovic in 2

Will be more motivated now since he knows he needs to peak only once this week(in the final)

 

[Big_Dangerous]

Djoko looks more motivated this week. He knows he needs to up his level before Paris! This is still a warmup but he will want a decent clay season before RG. This could be tough but think Novak will advance.

We could get a djokodal final!

My money's on Rafa if that happens.

 

[Red Rick]

Mad Lad will be troll and make Djokovic work for it.

Djokovic will break a stick but ultimately prevail.

 

[uscwang]

The poll results favor Novak heavily. I wish it would be this simple.

 

[Big_Dangerous]

Mad Lad will be troll and make Djokovic work for it.

Djokovic will break a stick but ultimately prevail.

Only one?

 

[BeatlesFan]

Djokovic 6-4, 6-1. I was predicting Nadal to win MC (went way out on a limb on that one).... but if it's a Djoker-Rafa final, I'm giving Djokovic the edge. Owns Nadal mentally now.

 

[Legend of Borg]

The poll results favor Novak heavily. I wish it would be this simple.

eh?

seems like a pretty open and shut case

Djoker might have a lapse at some point but do you see Med as someone that can take him out?

 

[underground]

I felt bad for both just by watching those rallies at the AO, I think this will be something similar. 2h+ for the winner.

 

[cynical123]

Novak was actually given a hard draw, but tennis royalty wants Rafole #54 lol

 

[Jonas78]

Should be straight to the final for Nole at this point, even playing at 80%-90%.

 

[Atennisone]

I root for Djokovic on this one.

 

[uscwang]

eh?

seems like a pretty open and shut case

Djoker might have a lapse at some point but do you see Med as someone that can take him out?

Absolutely. Novak at the moment is not at his 2nd-weekend-of-a-slam level. He should prepare for a big fight from the Russian.
If he gets past Med, it would be Rafa's turn to feel nervous.

 

[uscwang]

ATP H2H: 3-0 for Djoker

Their second meeting this year, the first was at AO, where Medvedev gave the future winner the toughest resistance.
For the first time in his career, Medvedev won three clay matches in a row, will his series continue, or for the first time since 2015 (won event), Djoker will advance to Monte Carlo in SF?

According to Novak, Medvedev asked him at the net, "Did I make you sweat at all?"

 

[Forehand_Slice]

Medvedev's defence will annoy Djokovic, but on clay can't really see him win unless Novak has a bad day.
His backhand can do well on the surface, but that flailing forehand is very vulnerable.

 

[joekapa]

Windy conditions again. Probably favor Medvedev. Let's hope Djokovic raises his level here.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

C’mon Djoko! Let’s go! Tough match for Djoko here!

 

[upchuck]

These rallies gon be loooong.

 

[mike danny]

Medvedev looked so silly executing that slice

 

[mike danny]

These rallies gon be loooong.

Medvedev doesn't really go for it in rallies. My biggest gripe with him.

 

[joekapa]

Medvedev is here to play. He will not roll over.

 

[uscwang]

We need a good match. Novak needs his killer instinct.

 

[Raining hopes]

I need a stream people.

 

[Meles]

Meddy in 2 with this wind.

 

[joekapa]

Medevdev breaks. Playing down the middle as expected. Will push Djoko as much as he can.

 

[ANDYbhGENIUS]

Medvedev intent on holding the fort and counterpunch, successfully it appears...

 

[mike danny]

Novak already broken.

Medvedev is forcing him into long rallies from the start.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Credit to the Russian, great start by him!

 

[joekapa]

I need a stream people.

http://live.harleyquinnwidget.net/streamvideo12/djokovic-vs-medvedev-live-stream-4904747.html

 

[Meles]

Medvedev is here to play. He will not roll over.

This is going to be brutally long rallies. Novak cannot hit through Meddy especially with the high winds not rewarding such aggression.

 

[Sambuccashake]

Djokovic should play Medvedev as the tour plays Zverev.

Target the forehand and make him move forward ever so slightly and be forced to bend down and hit up on the ball.

 

[Meles]

Medvedev doesn't really go for it in rallies. My biggest gripe with him.

He's going to bleed Nole, sit back and enjoy

 

[joekapa]

Djokovic not finding mojo.....yet.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djoko needs to work his way into the match! Windy conditions also tough for him. However Novak will find a way to adapt.

 

[joekapa]

Medvedev giving NO angles whatsoever.

 

[TheIntrovert]

Interesting that Medvedev is wearing 2018 clay season vapors Xs

 

[underground]

omg that wind in the last point

 

[TheIntrovert]

With how flat Medvedevs shots are, it’s going to be a long afternoon for him

 

[joekapa]

Sand storm happening in the middle of the court.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Jesus! Conditions are brutal!

 

[TheIntrovert]

PEPE!!