2019 Wimbledon SF - [1.] Novak Djokovic vs. [23.] Roberto Bautista Agut

[TheAssassin]

Absolutely wonderful reaction after the 2nd set from Djokovic. Bring on whoever wins later today.

Siiiiiiiiiiii

 

[uscwang]

LOL, how on earth was this not a straight set win?!

 

[Rina]

After the first set Djokovic looked very much beatable, I wish he would play like this in matches against Nadal. But oh well, he doesn't. I expect Nadal to lose today anyway.

So, in order for Nadal to win, Djoko needs to play like it is an exhibition match?! Not high confidence in Nadal, no?

 

[Krish0608]

I disagree with the last sentence. Novak looks worse than last year and Nadal looks better.

No way. Novak lacked confidence last year. He was jaded and primarily depended on his defense alone.This year, he's just conserving his energy. He knows he can step it up at will. and Mole's way more aggressive than last year . He's gonna win the whole thing. And unlike last year's Djokodal, of Rafa is on the other side he'll her it done in 4. Nadal/Fed is toast on this surface.

 

[veroniquem]

That is the most amazing thing about Djoker, he never gets injured (don't want to hear about the elbow).

Why? Elbow injury doesn't count?

 

[StrongRule]

So, in order for Nadal to win, Djoko needs to play like it is an exhibition match?! Not high confidence in Nadal, no?

Nadal is many years past his prime and is nowhere near his best level.

 

[Tenacity]

how long till the first point of the Fedal match?

Around 20 min

 

[MichaelNadal]

28 minutes.

And Djoker just was asked, "will you watch Fed-Rafa match?" He laughed and said, "of course I'm going to watch it!"

Exactly.

No way. Novak lacked confidence last year. He was jaded and primarily depended on his screens alone.This year, he's just conserving his energy. He knows he can step it up at will. and Mole's way more aggressive than last year . He's gonna win the whole thing. And unlike last year's Djokodal, of Rafa is on the other side he'll her it done in 4. Nadal/Fed is toast on this surface.

Maybe I SHOULD be afraid of Novak, but I don't see it, and im not lol. He is def the favorite against Nadal/Fed, but I believe in my boy.

 

[speedysteve]

Well done Djok.

 

[Lleytonstation]

Why? Elbow injury doesn't count?

It was only a month and a half out of almost 15 years. Pretty solid.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Pat McEnroe: "whoever Novak plays in the final, he will be the favorite. He has no weaknesses, especially on this particular surface this year."

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Agut,

I hate you. Like, I can't stand you. If I had a choice to beat someone up between all the evil professors, coaches I had, and you, I might lean towards your annoying azz.

But enjoy yourself in Ibiza man. So well earned.

 

[TennisFan3]

Things change fast after 35. Not saying he can't do it but the drop is much steeper.

People used to say that. But Novak is 32 and there is NO DROP.

Even Fed had slowed down at 32. Nadal has been considerably slower since 2018, when he got to 32. But Nadal slowed down after late 20s IMO.

Djokovic is not declining physically. I don't think anything will change after 35. Yes, his motivation might drop. But his form, endurance and speed won't.
At this point, he's the fittest player on tour and it's impossible to outlast him. That confidence in the physicality gives Novak the mental belief.
As the points get longer, he knows that he will always come out on top.

 

[Tenacity]

28 minutes.

And Djoker just was asked, "will you watch Fed-Rafa match?" He laughed and said, "of course I'm going to watch it!"

He also said "its one of my favorite match ups" lol

 

[GabeT]

Pat McEnroe: "whoever Novak plays in the final, he will be the favorite. He has no weaknesses, especially on this particular surface this year."

You’ve become more optimistic about Nole than I have! I think I will have to root for Fed in the SF to return then favor.

 

[TennisFan3]

Pat McEnroe: "whoever Novak plays in the final, he will be the favorite. He has no weaknesses, especially on this particular surface this year."

Common knowledge. Novak is unbeatable outside of clay. Maybe not even clay, but we will know next year.
As of this time, unless he gets injured he should get Wimb, UsOpen and the AO - to get to 18 slams (Nadal's total) before summer hits next year.

 

[Deleted member 765702]

Congrats to Djokovic. Definitely the favorite on Sunday whatever happens.

I am a big admirer of how much he improved on grass and made Center Court one of his favorite grounds. Exceptional athlete.

 

[WhiskeyEE]

Good to see Novak pulled it out. Was a suspenseful morning after seeing some of the 2nd set and not checking the score again until now.

 

[La Grande]

Djokovic is in pretty good shape I must say.

And he's got them elastic Bones.

I think he could easily win Slams for the next 5-6 Years ....

The eye test tells me exactly the same thing but (excuse the cliche) athletes tend to age overnight. 2017 can easily happen again and the comeback becomes harder and harder. That said, I would be surprised if he didn’t get 19, there is simply no one I can see stepping up quick enough.

 

[DSH]

Djokovic is now the youngest tennis player to reach 25 finals of Grand Slam, with 32 years 1 month and 22 days.
Congratulations for his fans.

 

[uscwang]

Novak tried really hard to make the appetizer meaty. Thanks for the effort.
But now, the main dish.

 

[TennisFan3]

Congrats to Djokovic. Definitely the favorite on Sunday whatever happens.

I am a big admirer of how much he improved on grass and made Center Court one of his favorite grounds.

True. That and how much the field has declined. There really is no competition for him, outside of clay, I think.

 

[Rina]

Agut,

I hate you. Like, I can't stand you. If I had a choice to beat someone up between all the evil professors, coaches I had, and you, I might lean towards your annoying azz.

But enjoy yourself in Ibiza man. So well earned.

You must be a Nadal fan. And young, as so many teen trolls here. Hence your reference to evil professors and coaches? You actually think Agut had a chance? Jokovic didn't even seem that serious when playing all those match points! Toying around with him, he was.

 

[StrongRule]

Well, how can Nadal win any slams with these kind of draws? He has to get through Kyrgios, Federer and Djokovic in one tournament. This is why I will never forgive him the loss in Wimbledon 2018. That was his chance to win a third Wimbledon. And he missed it. He will never have such a good chance again.

 

[uscwang]

Agut,

I hate you. Like, I can't stand you. If I had a choice to beat someone up between all the evil professors, coaches I had, and you, I might lean towards your annoying azz.

But enjoy yourself in Ibiza man. So well earned.

I mean the guy leaves with THAT girl and a cool half million pound. Who is not jealous

 

[veroniquem]

It was only a month and a half out of almost 15 years. Pretty solid.

It was a problem for a lot longer than that but yeah not too shabby a record overall, especially given how much he twists and bends .

 

[SonicNirvana]

Well, how can Nadal win any slams with these kind of draws? He has to get through Kyrgios, Federer and Djokovic in one tournament. This is why I will never forgive him the loss in Wimbledon 2018. That was his chance to win a third Wimbledon. And he missed it. He will never have such a good chance again.

his AO losses hurt me more than his Wimbledon ones

 

[TennisFan3]

Well, how can Nadal win any slams with these kind of draws? He has to get through Kyrgios, Federer and Djokovic in one tournament. This is why I will never forgive him the loss in Wimbledon 2018. That was his chance to win a third Wimbledon. And he missed it. He will never have such a good chance again.

Even if Nadal had a cheesy draw and no tough player, he'd still have to face Djokovic. So he wasn't winning anyway this year. Irrespective of the draw.

But yeah, Nadal had his chance in 2018. He blew it. But that's the story of Nadal's career: AO 2012, AO 2014, AO 2017 etc. He's choked on a lot of big matches, which is why he is out of the GOAT race IMO.

 

[StrongRule]

Even if Nadal had a cheesy draw and no tough player, he'd still have to face Djokovic. So he wasn't winning anyway this year. Irrespective of the draw.

But yeah, Nadal had his chance in 2018. He blew it. But that's the story of Nadal's career: AO 2012, AO 2014, AO 2017 etc. He's choked on a lot of big matches, which is why he is out of the GOAT race IMO.

Yeah, lol. And some say he is mentally strong.

 

[BlueB]

It was only a month and a half out of almost 15 years. Pretty solid.

Lingering injury for over a year, taking 4 months break, eventually resulting in an operation and it still somehow doesn't count?

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[TennisFan3]

It was a problem for a lot longer than that but yeah not too shabby a record overall, especially given how much he twists and bends .

Djokovic has a very thin frame and superior genetics. There is probably very little load on his muscles, tendons and bones. Makes sense on why he isn't injured.
He's always been fitter and lankier than Fedal. The lesser you weigh, the lesser wear and tear you have. Simple..

 

[La Grande]

This Fedal promo on BBC is so good. 2008 match still gives me goosebumps...

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Even if Nadal had a cheesy draw and no tough player, he'd still have to face Djokovic. So he wasn't winning anyway this year. Irrespective of the draw.

But yeah, Nadal had his chance in 2018. He blew it. But that's the story of Nadal's career: AO 2012, AO 2014, AO 2017 etc. He's choked on a lot of big matches, which is why he is out of the GOAT race IMO.

Nadal is 2 slams away from equalling Federer and he is out of the GOAT race? Seriously, what are you watching?

 

[TennisFan3]

Yeah, lol. And some say he is mentally strong.

Nadal is mentally strong in general when he was young. But not as much as he has gotten older. So overall that takes down his position among the mental giants of the game..

 

[TheAssassin]

It was only a month and a half out of almost 15 years. Pretty solid.

He had the same break Fed had the year before. From Wimbledon to AO. Six months.

 

[Dilexson]

Sunday will be a funday. And that's good enough for me.
Congrats to Novak on 6th final.

 

[La Grande]

Wow, Roger didn’t believe he was gonna win the match

 

[TennisFan3]

Nadal is 2 slams away from equalling Federer and he is out of the GOAT race? Seriously, what are you watching?

Nadal's not winning any non clay slams. Also I've never considered Nadal as a putative GOAT even if he got to Fed's slam count. There are too many holes in his resume, not least not an ATG level serve - not consistently offensive and not as many non-clay slams, no WTF, not as many weeks as #1, too many injuries etc etc .

Rafa is a great player, an ATG, but won't be the best of this era IMO.

 

[veroniquem]

Wow, Roger didn’t believe he was gonna win the match

Do you mean he didn't believe Djoko would win the match???

 

[DRII]

Absolutely wonderful reaction after the 2nd set from Djokovic. Bring on whoever wins later today.

Siiiiiiiiiiii

 

[Lleytonstation]

He had the same break Fed had the year before. From Wimbledon to AO. Six months.

Dont think it was all injury. But okay, 6 months for essentially his entire career. Plus, once he go surgery he was ready to go in a month.

 

[Lleytonstation]

Lingering injury for over a year, taking 4 months break, eventually resulting in an operation and it still somehow doesn't count?

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He fixed it in a month....

 

[BeatlesFan]

I am a big admirer of how much he improved on grass and made Center Court one of his favorite grounds. Exceptional athlete.

Actually Centre Court.

 

[DRII]

Nadal's not winning any non clay slams. Also I've never considered Nadal as a putative GOAT even if he got to Fed's slam count. There are too many holes in his resume, not least not an ATG level serve - not consistently offensive and not as many non-clay slams, no WTF, not as many weeks as #1, too many injuries etc etc .

Rafa is a great player, an ATG, but won't be the best of this era IMO.

your opinion's relevance has been highly degraded this week.

time for you to accept that.

 

[La Grande]

Do you mean he didn't believe Djoko would win the match???

Nah, I mean 2008 wimby final

 

[Deleted member 765702]

Actually Centre Court.

Thanks.

Borrowed my American friend's phone and it auto-corrected.

 

[Feather]

Congrats Novak Djokovic

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Nadal's not winning any non clay slams. Also I've never considered Nadal as a putative GOAT even if he got to Fed's slam count. There are too many holes in his resume, not least not an ATG level serve - not consistently offensive and not as many non-clay slams, no WTF, not as many weeks as #1, too many injuries etc etc .

Rafa is a great player, an ATG, but won't be the best of this era IMO.

You know Nadal can win this Wimbledon. He is very much in this event, and will be at USO and AO. Come on, you need some of @MichaelNadal 's belief.

 

[veroniquem]

Lingering injury for over a year, taking 4 months break, eventually resulting in an operation and it still somehow doesn't count?

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Yeah, it was a bad one, thank god it's over.

 

[Shroud]

Right now he is trying @Shroud 's 80 pounds kevlar / 20 pounds Zyex hybrid

How DARE you confuse me with @travlerajm