2019 Qatar Exxonmobil Open - General Discussion thread

[TearTheRoofOff]

RBA played great in those last two sets. This is Djokovic's wake up call. I have not been pleased with where he has been standing all week and so hesitant to take control of these rallies and go for the approach shot and come in when he had shorter balls. Must maintain that aggressive mindset at all times.

I think neither Djoker's nor Fed's fans are particularly elated at their man's play. I feel ya.

 

[mike danny]

Tough fight by RBA. The guy had a great year in 2017 but somehow faded in 2018. Wish the David Ferrer, Jr. a good 2019.

The loss is bad for Novak only because it took too long ...

Wouldn't say so. He had a great early 2018 with a win in Auckland against Delpo in the final and a win in Dubai.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

I think neither Djoker's nor Fed's fans are particularly elated at their man's play. I feel ya.

Perfect time for Berdych's first slam. Long time coming anyways.

 

[mike danny]

I want RBA to win. Berdych would have bent over for Novak anyway.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

I want RBA to win. Berdych would have bent over Novak anyway.

Fixed.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Did Djokovic tank to avoid Cecchinato?

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Did Djokovic tank to avoid Cecchinato?

No, Berdych

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

VAMOS

 

[DSH]

djokovic won the us open because he had the easiest draw.
djoker is not the big favorite as many people think, he is very vulnerable.
I bet he loses before the final.

 

[EloQuent]

This loss feels a lot like Federer's 2018 losses. Age catches up.

Doesn't mean that Joe is Finnish, he might even still be the frontrunner in AO. He's just not invincible.

A lot of Nole fans who gloated at every Fed loss might take the opportunity to develop some humility and respect.

 

[Otacon]

djokovic won the us open because he had the easiest draw.
djoker is not the big favorite as many people think, he is very vulnerable.
I bet he loses before the final.

I agree to a certain extent but he's still the No.1 favourite.

 

[Djokovic2011]

I really think tonight's match exemplified why even for the best players in the world it's just so difficult to win a vast amount of titles these days due to the depth in the game. I mean Doha is a 250, a level of tournament that the likes of Connors and McEnroe won tons of back in the day but how often did they ever come up against someone playing like RBA did tonight and this wasn't even the final! In many ways tennis is a different sport compared to what it was even twenty years ago, let alone further back.

 

[EllieK]

RBA thoroughly deserved the win. It was a high quality match that I very much enjoyed watching. Djokovic did not play badly but he is not invincible.

 

[EloQuent]

I agree to a certain extent but he's still the No.1 favourite.

He's favorite because no one else is. A weak favorite.

 

[swordtennis]

You and I should talk bodybuilding then! I have trained with Jay Cutler in the past.

Wow love to. I love talking about lifting. Unreal JC is a legend. He has a swagger now having to compete against the great one RC all those years. No one had it tougher. FC had is tough against AS. But it might be blasphemy and i hate to say it RC is greater than AS.

 

[tennis_crazy]

Djokovic came back from a set down twice and now he's blown a set and a break lead

From 'earth mightiest warrior' to 'Pepe's peace monger' ......

 

[Djokovic2011]

He's favorite because no one else is. A weak favorite.

What would he need to do to be a stronger favourite?

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Berdych is GOATing. Be afraid. BE VERY AFRAID

 

[swordtennis]

Don't worry. Novak is the favorite. I'll be surprised if anyone takes 3 sets off the guy. And no, no jinxing. I don't believe in that stuff anyway.

Ok. It will not be easy. If he is not playing in extreme heat and not playing consecutive days i will agree he is the favorite. He won the last 2 majors.

 

[Otacon]

Ester Satorova is happy

 

[DSH]

He's favorite because no one else is. A weak favorite.

neither djokovic, the number 1 seed and winner of the last two Grand Slam and neither federer, winner of the last two Australian Open, are the big favorites to win the first major of the year, as many people think.

Both will be defeated before the final, even if they do not collide with each other in the SF.

Maybe it's time for a triumphant young player in Australia.

 

[EloQuent]

What would he need to do to be a stronger favourite?

Be better.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Berdych is ranked 71. First round vs Djoko at Auz?

 

[swordtennis]

Berdych is GOATing. Be afraid. BE VERY AFRAID

He likes to play at the AO and he is rested and healed. He might make a run at the AO. Not impossible. Hope it pisses some haters off lol.

 

[junior74]

Berdych is GOATing. Be afraid. BE VERY AFRAID

 

[EloQuent]

neither djokovic, the number 1 seed and winner of the last two Grand Slam and neither federer, winner of the last two Australian Open, are the big favorites to win the first major of the year, as many people think.

Both will be defeated before the final, even if they do not collide with each other in the SF.

Maybe it's time for a triumphant young player in Australia.

I basically agree, but the fact that you can't name which young player shows why they are still the favs.

Some made up math to demonstrate - let's say Djokovic has a 25% chance of winning, Fedr 15%, then 12 other players each 5%. 60>40 so odds are it's one of the 12. But Joe and Fred are still the favorites. Weak favorites.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Be better.

Fair enough.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

I basically agree, but the fact that you can't name which young player shows why they are still the favs.

Some made up math to demonstrate - let's say Djokovic has a 25% chance of winning, Fedr 15%, then 12 other players each 5%. 60>40 so odds are it's one of the 12. But Joe and Fred are still the favorites. Weak favorites.

Berdych - 60 %
Djokovic - 25%
Fedr - 15%
Field - 0%

 

[Otacon]

I basically agree, but the fact that you can't name which young player shows why they are still the favs.

Some made up math to demonstrate - let's say Djokovic has a 25% chance of winning, Fedr 15%, then 12 other players each 5%. 60>40 so odds are it's one of the 12. But Joe and Fred are still the favorites. Weak favorites.

Zverev.

 

[EloQuent]

Berdych - 60 %
Djokovic - 25%
Fedr - 15%
Field - 0%

What happened to Jo Willy?

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

I basically agree, but the fact that you can't name which young player shows why they are still the favs.

Some made up math to demonstrate - let's say Djokovic has a 25% chance of winning, Fedr 15%, then 12 other players each 5%. 60>40 so odds are it's one of the 12. But Joe and Fred are still the favorites. Weak favorites.

Berdych - 60 %
Djokovic - 25%
Fedr - 15%
Field - 0%

 

[Hamnavoe]

Berdych - 100 %
Djokovic - 0%
Fedr - 0%
Field - 0%

FTFY

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

FTFY

 

[tennisaddict]

Sad that we will not see the "Will Novak be unbeaten till clay season" thread

 

[EloQuent]

Zverev.

Hmm good point. Good fast-ish HC could work for his SV style, let's see if he can make the SF again.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Berdych is killing the French Open KingSlayer.

 

[DSH]

Berdych - 60 %
Djokovic - 25%
Fedr - 15%
Field - 0%

Will Berdych collapse again against his buddy Federer in the ao?

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Sad that we will not see the "Will Novak be unbeaten till clay season" thread

When Berdych defeats Joko in R1 AO 2019, there will be no "Will Novak win CYGS" threads either.

Then when Federer dispatches that same Berdych in the final it will be "Federer played nobody" threads.

 

[Otacon]

Does Berdych have the best WAG of all time ?

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Will Berdych collapse again against his buddy Federer in the ao?

When Berdych defeats Joko in R1 AO 2019, there will be no "Will Novak win CYGS" threads either.

Then when Federer dispatches that same Berdych in the final it will be "Federer played nobody" threads.

Perfectly timed question @DSH

 

[EloQuent]

It's really lol how the stars of 2019 are going to be the 1985 dudes. Jo Willy, Berdych, Wawrinka. I think Anderson is 85 too?

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Berdych gonna Bageldych this MUG?

 

[junior74]

Berdych - 65 %
Djokovic - 25%
Fedr - 15%
Field - 0%
Ned - -5%

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Does Berdych have the best WAG of all time ?

Best WAG Best looking so it wouldn't be fair if he didn't let Djoko/Ned/Fred have some crumbs.

He's a gracious King that oft drops many crumbs to the peasants below him.

 

[True Fanerer]

If Berdych wins Doha he should go up about 20 spots or so in the rankings I think.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

If Berdych wins Doha he should go up about 20 spots or so in the rankings I think.

WHO DAT Say Dey Gonna beat Dem Berdychs?

 

[True Fanerer]

WHO DAT Say Dey Gonna beat Dem Berdychs?

Damn Packers suffering from mutiny. Had to go with my backup team

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Damn Packers suffering from mutiny. Had to go with my backup team

Yeah I'm a Packers fan too. Brutal season.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

@True Fanerer Unfortunately the Jets are my backup LMAO

 

[True Fanerer]

Yeah I'm a Packers fan too. Brutal season.

Aaron Rodgers wants to be coach and qb apparently. Saints were my dad's team and I always root for them unless the Packers are playing them.