2019 Qatar Exxonmobil Open - General Discussion thread

[Deleted member 77403]

I think those doubles matches messed up his post-match routines. He doesn't have good recovery from day to day. He is not 27 anymore.

Not sure why he needed them.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Novak needs to stick to doubles

 

[True Fanerer]

That looked like a tank return by Djokovic...

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Novak needs to get out of Doha tonight.

 

[Nadal_Django]

Fed playing slightly better imo.

Fed huge favourite for the AO.

 

[RF-18]

When was the last time Djokovic won the first set in a bo3 match and lost? Must be ages ago.

 

[NBP]

Forgot about 2017? Fought to death against Dasco and Murray and then burnt out for AO.

But his final against Murray was such a high quality match that a lot of people put him down for #7. I think he is now at the stage of his career that he has become unpredictable, we just don't know what his form will be like day to day. Still, I would think he is the overwhelming favourite for the AO

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Not sure why he needed them.

Just helping his more talented but depressed brother

 

[NBP]

When was the last time Djokovic won the first set in a bo3 match and lost? Must be ages ago.

Thiem MC 2018 (actually Cilic Queen's lol)

 

[True Fanerer]

Fed huge favourite for the AO.

I wouldn't say that yet. See how he looks vs Zverev first.

 

[underground]

But his final against Murray was such a high quality match that a lot of people put him down for #7. I think he is now at the stage of his career that he has become unpredictable, we just don't know what his form will be like day to day. Still, I would think he is the overwhelming favourite for the AO

He still is. But physicality is more of a factor now and he can't afford tough matches in a row. Look at how Khachanov, Basilashvili and Thiem broke down Rafa's body at the USO before Delpo took him out. Same thing with Novak in Bercy he was gassed out after the Fed semi.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Just helping his more talented but depressed brother

Isn't he the guy who brought Pepe into Novak's life?

 

[RF-18]

Thiem MC 2018 (actually Cilic Queen's lol)

Oh yeah

 

[Nadal_Django]

I wouldn't say that yet. See how he looks vs Zverev first.

Naah, with the neo-backhand clicking again he is unbeatable, even for Djokovic.

 

[junior74]

When was the last time Djokovic won the first set in a bo3 match and lost? Must be ages ago.

RBA has many opportunities to lose this match still

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Isn't he the guy who brought Pepe into Novak's life?

You mean Novak into Pepe's life

 

[Deleted member 77403]

You mean Novak into Pepe's life

Yeah. Is he?

 

[AndyM]

That's pretty sad if you're saying fed 37 and 1/2 years old is the favorite to win 7 Best of 5 matches

 

[NBP]

He still is. But physicality is more of a factor now and he can't afford tough matches in a row. Look at how Khachanov, Basilashvili and Thiem broke down Rafa's body at the USO before Delpo took him out. Same thing with Novak in Bercy he was gassed out after the Fed semi.

Yeah good point actually forgot about that

 

[junior74]

Fed huge favourite for the AO.

Wut?
Why?

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Yeah good point actually forgot about that

Cilic did a number in that quarter final also.

 

[Nadal_Django]

It's getting very windy out there.

 

[underground]

Yeah good point actually forgot about that

It happened back in 2016 in Rome also, Novak took out Rafa and Nishi then basically got routined by Murray in the final.

 

[Backspin1183]

Thiem MC 2018 (actually Cilic Queen's lol)

That was a long time ago.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Yeah. Is he?

Yes

 

[uscwang]

Novak needs to stick to doubles

LOL

 

[AndyM]

Joco opening the shoulders up hitting with more power time to get the break after this hold

 

[Red Rick]

Lol at people who think Fed is the favorite for Australia now.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Yes

Nuff said.

 

[AndyM]

I mean the only way fed is a favorite is if he doesn't get in any long matches otherwise he's toast

 

[Nadal_Django]

Wut?
Why?

Fed is AO Goat, he is coming into this year AO with 2 titles in a raw, and now his game is equipped with the neo-backhand, so he should deal with Djokovic rather easily.

 

[NBP]

It happened back in 2016 in Rome also, Novak took out Rafa and Nishi then basically got routined by Murray in the final.

IIRC had a tough week altogether, got bagelled by Bellucci, and that match with Nadal was basically a 3-setter.

 

[junior74]

Fed is AO Goat, he is coming into this year AO with 2 titles in a raw, and now his game is equipped with the neo-backhand, so he should deal with Djokovic rather easily.

Ah, it was sarcasm!

Ok, then.

 

[RF-18]

Can't believe Djoko is in this position. A moment ago he was looking at a comfortable win.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

IIRC had a tough week altogether, got bagelled by Bellucci, and that match with Nadal was basically a 3-setter.

He won Madrid the week before also.

 

[True Fanerer]

Fed is AO Goat, he is coming into this year AO with 2 titles in a raw, and now his game is equipped with the neo-backhand, so he should deal with Djokovic rather easily.

You need to stop listening to Sport lol.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

C’mon novak! Can never count him! Although a loss here not the end of the world, he still favourite for AO!

 

[AndyM]

Joco really needs Becker back in his camp Becker was the king at good Court positioning

 

[Otacon]

Lol at people who think Fed is the favorite for Australia now.

Who said that?

 

[AndyM]

Game Djokovic let's take a bathroom break come back and get the break

 

[True Fanerer]

No, I'm listening to @BeatlesFan @abkm and the rest of the army. Lol

Neo BH is you and Sport. No one else.

 

[AndyM]

So definitely no chili man at the Australian open?

 

[swordtennis]

These pros are dangerous. RBA is very dangerous. Always has been.do not listen to those that say otherwise. The weak era goof balls usually have never even stepped on court with a challenger level pro!

 

[Otacon]

I really think none of the big 3 will win the AO.

 

[AndyM]

Is cilic playing the Australian open

 

[Nadal_Django]

Neo BH is you and Sport. No one else.

Well, i certainly didn't made this video that's for sure.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Agut is a top player. Was always going to be tough and Djoko played lots of tennis over last few days. He’s still had great preparation for Aussie open!

 

[swordtennis]

Joco really needs Becker back in his camp Becker was the king at good Court positioning

You might have a point. He seems to need an agressive minded coach along with Vadja. Edberg but i do not think he would fit in with the ND crew.

 

[AndyM]

Joco in hurry up mode

 

[NoleFam]

Vadja looks disgusted. Lol. Djokovic needs a loss I think. That will make him get off his ass and not play this reactive type of tennis.