2019 Rome FINAL: Novak Djokovic (1) vs Rafael Nadal (2)

[Towser83]

Usually these matches are absolute physical wars but Djokovic for the first time I have ever seen cannot keep up

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

That's true. Honestly, Del Potro should have been in the final today if he hadn't messed up that forehand MP.

He just smelled some feder stuff

 

[fundrazer]

nole lulling rafa into a false sense of security

New poster and your meme game is already leagues better than some of the pretenders here. Good work.

 

[Mr Feeny]

Nadal. Wow!!

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Another b.p.

 

[Tennis sensation]

Another BP.

 

[N01E]

Del Po a total non-factor for a year and then wrecks what should have been a great final. I still think Novak can get into this in the second set.

Delpo has a long history of tiring out big 3 members. One of the worst opponents you can get before the final.

 

[tenisdecente]

I dont like Nadal very much, but boy he is doing a great job to silence cocky Djokovic fanboys. This is an absolute massacre

 

[icedevil0289]

Do Nadal and Djokovic like one another?

i think they are is a great deal of respect between each other, but idk if they call each other friends. i do think back when nole was no.3 and still chasing the fedal, they seem to get along well. then in 2011 obviously things changed and there is this hilarious video called evolution of a handshake where you can see the handshake change, particularly from nadal as he goes more from winning to losing against novak. novak always talks about him being his greatest rival. there doesnt seem to be the same icy history the way there was between fed/novak

 

[Terenigma]

Oh my god, i just tuned in. What is going on?

 

[MichaelNadal]

 

[aman92]

Bagel him!

 

[MeatTornado]

Novak, I don't want you to win today, but please don't get bageled.

 

[Deon Sanders]

Usually these matches are absolute physical wars but Djokovic for the first time I have ever seen cannot keep up

Its a meaningless title for Djokernole

No need to put anymore than the absolute least amount of effort in

If it doesnt go your way you just let it ride

 

[onyxrose81]

My Sunday is kind of effed. This and the more than likely atrocious Game of Thrones finale.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Vintage novak djokovic vaporising Backhand

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Yea he's stiff and gassed. He may loosen up some to make this more competitive but he's a disadvantage today.

He's played a lot of tennis. Shame his matches were so late, not only is he fighting against the lack of time to recover, but is also playing a day match after basically playing all his matches at night. Not sure, but I think Rafa played only once at night.

 

[beltsman]

BOW DOWN

 

[NoleFam]

He's played a lot of tennis. Shame his matches were so late, not only is he fighting against the lack of time to recover, but is also playing a day match after basically playing all his matches at night. Not sure, but I think Rafa played only once at night.

Yep. Everything is going Rafa way so far in this.

 

[DRII]

Djokovic playing when he's tired shows what his true instinct is: precision (along with defense of course).

he goes for the lines!

 

[beltsman]

RG IN DA BAG

 

[tennis_pro]

nadal just has no pride hitting those moonaballs in every second point now

 

[Steve0904]

Except it's one thing to lose to Murray, it's another to lose to Rafa.

Let's be honest, nobody is stopping Rafa from winning RG now.

This match isn't a good indicator at all. If Novak can get through the draw at RG without wearing himself out I'd give Novak a 50/50 chance. Though I do agree that Novak was probably better off losing to Delpo or Diego and not giving Nadal this opportunity.

 

[tennisaddict]

OMG, what a FH

 

[Mr Feeny]

When was the last time Nadal hit his forehand this well as far as using the angles is concerned? Some of these shots are disgustingly good.

Another one here. Down the line.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Vintage rafael nadal Forehand DownTheLine

 

[joekapa]

This is Rocky vs Clubber Lang, first fight.

 

[aman92]

Ridiculous!

 

[weakera]

Wowow that winner from Rafa. Amazing redirection of pace.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Today is the day that the Lord has made...... let us rejoice and be glad in it

 

[BeatlesFan]

Nadal isn't doing any fist pumping or Vamos-ing at all, despite stellar play.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

When was the last time Nadal hit his forehand this well as far as using the angles is concerned? Some of these shots are disgustingly good.

Another one here. Down the line.

2018 versus fognini

 

[Your Hero]

Maybe Nole's going for the sympathy vote here after the Nick thing.

 

[Towser83]

Wouldnt be shocked if Djokovic calls out a trainer and retires. Not saying he has any injury but he won't want to stay out there and get double barrelled, there is zero chance of him winning this match

 

[icedevil0289]

I don't care that I'm salty. RG is totally skippable by anyone who isn't a Nadal fan.

someone gave me grief after madrid saying i still think rafa will do well at rome and most likely still easily defeat everyone on his way to another rg title. it was excting for like a hot second wondering who would dominate this clay season but its clearly becoming what most people typically predicted. plus im ngl watching endless rallies is not my cup of tea.

 

[Raindogs]

Those old codgers just about crapped themselves after that massive forehand.

 

[underground]

This match isn't a good indicator at all. If Novak can get through the draw at RG without wearing himself out I'd give Novak a 50/50 chance.

I still insist Rafa is favourite at RG until I see him lose MP in the final. The court at Chatrier is even slower than here and we're already seeing how much extra time Rafa gets on the ball.

 

[AndyM]

French open is 3 out of 5 so who do you think that helps

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I’m not surprised by this! Rafa will win the french again too, he is just to good on clay! Wow!

 

[NoleFam]

Amazing shot.

 

[tennisaddict]

Wowow that winner from Rafa. Amazing redirection of pace.

Actually he hit 10 such winners against Tsitsipas. After some time , it was just hilarious watching him hit out of the mind winners left and right.

 

[icedevil0289]

He's played a lot of tennis. Shame his matches were so late, not only is he fighting against the lack of time to recover, but is also playing a day match after basically playing all his matches at night. Not sure, but I think Rafa played only once at night.

nadal might has well have had walkovers for two of his matches

 

[tennis_pro]

French open is 3 out of 5 so who do you think that helps

Federer

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Nadal doesn't want to feed a bagel, but djokovic is trying everything to eat it
Seriously, a double fault??

 

[Pablo1989]

because nadal's draw was so tough compared to djokovic's

Del Potro after six months of injury and Schwartzman who made his first Masters 1000 semifinal. Yeah, super tough.

 

[Towser83]

Its a meaningless title for Djokernole

No need to put anymore than the absolute least amount of effort in

If it doesnt go your way you just let it ride

The war vs Nadal is hugely important every time they play

 

[Tennis sensation]

DF Djokovic
BP

 

[weakera]

Nadal isn't doing any fist pumping or Vamos-ing at all, despite stellar play.

Rafa doesn't need to pump himself up here, he's there mentally.

 

[Deon Sanders]

Nadal isn't doing any fist pumping or Vamos-ing at all, despite stellar play.

There isnt much to celebrate

Daddy Nole is crushing his soul at all the events that matter

This worthless title isnt going to fix that pain

 

[tennis_pro]

Del Potro after six months of injury and Schwartzman who made his first Masters 1000 semifinal. Yeah, super tough.

wow and you actually believe in what you just said

so sad

 

[tennisaddict]

I still insist Rafa is favourite at RG until I see him lose MP in the final. The court at Chatrier is even slower than here and we're already seeing how much extra time Rafa gets on the ball.

Nadal does not look washed up like 2015. So i agree he should be the No1 fav.