2020 Australian open final :- [5] Dominic Thiem v/s [2] Novak Djokovic

[Breakpointerer]

Thiem holds. Hard to see him breaking back though.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

 

[Fedalfan]

Virtual MP

Virtually saved!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Fair play to Thiem for a big hold! Djoko still has it in his hands though. Tense times!

 

[RaulRamirez]

Thiem is tough as nails.

 

[dropshotlikeitshot]

Thiem is barely hanging on.

 

[KINGROGER]

At least Thiem did better than Nadal of 2019. Djoker is playing at a high level for long duration and we know Thiem cannot match that.

High level? Keep the ball in play and watch the other guy implode?
I remember when this guy outFH Fed at 2011 AO. This is nowhere near that.

 

[chjtennis]

Gutsy hold. Thiem still giving himself an outside chance.

 

[Zetty]

Aussie Open loves them some underdog

 

[onyxrose81]

I really wanted the double break. Nervous.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

 

[tennisaddict]

Crazy that Novak’s looked dead/tired/injured in both of his last two slam finals but he’ll likely be victorious in both of them. Surely he’ll run out of the good fortune of getting through those types of matches at some point. You can’t reliably win slams if you go AWOL for 2+ sets every slam final.

This is a sign that his end is nearing. May be another major or two. But the train stops there.

 

[JoelSandwich]

2-6000 if my excel spreadsheet Lew sent me is correct

If it’s Lew then it’s gotta be correct for sure

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

Too many breaks opportunity missed by Novak. I felt nervous!

 

[Leelord337]

Tonight is an illustration of why the general public dont like Novak. Plays boring no frills tennis, it's like watching pong. Proceeds to lose a set or two and along the way decides to abuse the crowd and chair umpire. If that wasn't enough he decides to have a medical time out for some sort of mystery illness.

the truth has been spoken

 

[Rafaisdabest]

Cmon DOMINATORRRRR! Hang in there. Positive Vibes!

 

[junior74]

At least Thiem did better than Nadal of 2019. Djoker is playing at a high level for long duration and we know Thiem cannot match that.

I think the point is Djokovic played like crap for 2.5 sets, and despite that, Thiem loses the match...
That's how strong Novak's mental side is.

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

Enjoy it while it lasts Novak. This might be his last AO trophy! Playing a clay player on a low bouncing court, 5 sets.
The younger gens are coming. The shift is actually happening!!
Novak and Nadal have to hurry and win slams if they want to overtake Federer! Might be too late!

 

[TennisFan3]

Does #17 mean Djokovic is the GOAT? Or does he need another French Open?

He is stronger mentally than both Nadal and Federer IMO. Both would have lost this match.

 

[Cortana]

This was a saved MP, no matter how you see it.

 

[James P]

Great hold. It's telling that he's working so hard on his service games, though. Getting almost no return penetration on Djokovic's. Gonna need a Herculean momentum change to win this.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

If it’s Lew then it’s gotta be correct for sure

Geometric mean of 16.6 level of uselessness

 

[weakera]

At least Thiem did better than Nadal of 2019. Djoker is playing at a high level for long duration and we know Thiem cannot match that.

Nadal 2019 was playing an entirely different opponent lol

 

[JasonZ]

I still say Djokovic will fold down and lose

 

[Nadal15thslam]

I want to see Djokovic choke for once in my life. Make it happen. Please.

 

[beltsman]

Saved!

 

[RF-18]

Too many breaks opportunity missed by Novak. I felt nervous!

He couldn't do much there. Two great serves by dom

 

[tennis_pro]

Does #17 mean Djokovic is the GOAT? Or does he need another French Open?

He is stronger mentally than both Nadal and Federer IMO. Both would have lost this match.

He needs 11 more French Opens like Nadal because that apparantly is enough to be GOAT.

 

[StrongRule]

Thiem mugged another final. But of course if he faces Nadal in RG he is not going to show any signs of choking.

 

[OrangeOne]

Tonight is an illustration of why the general public dont like Novak. Plays boring no frills tennis, it's like watching pong. Proceeds to lose a set or two and along the way decides to abuse the crowd and chair umpire. If that wasn't enough he decides to have a medical time out for some sort of mystery illness.

Roars when he wins a game, dismissively smiles & shakes head when he loses one.

He truly is despicable. Runs it in fans faces when he pretends to throw love at them.

All correct. I have some friends who are IN tennis who are willing to overlook this all on the basis of his excellence at the game, but the "person on the street" a) doesn't see the excitement in his game that is in others, and b) can't overlook the appalling personality / behaviour.

 

[MeatTornado]

I still believe!

 

[iopzzza]

Lets hope Djoko holds.

 

[beltsman]

Thiem take an MTO you IDIOT

 

[TennisFan3]

Enjoy it while it lasts Novak.

He will be enjoying it for a very long time. This match will hamper Thiem even more for the future. You don't get another chance twice.
He won't make the AO final next year. Such a choke crushes people mentally.

 

[Hitman]

LOL - They both look so tired....

 

[Fedinkum]

What a point!! Thiem was gunning his backhands.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

This is Tims chance

 

[weakera]

Does #17 mean Djokovic is the GOAT? Or does he need another French Open?

He is stronger mentally than both Nadal and Federer IMO. Both would have lost this match.

Nadal already won this match in New York in September

 

[James P]

28 shot rally

 

[Leelord337]

you guys have teh jokes

 

[Sabrina]

Unlike Nadal Nole won't choke when it's matter the most. game over for Thiem.

 

[AceSalvo]

Thiem is barely hanging on.

Hanging on a spider webs thread.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Come ondjok

 

[romeo8880]

I want to see Djokovic choke for once in my life. Make it happen. Please.

Not gonna happen. Only way he loses is if Thiem starts red lining, and that won’t be a Djokovic choke...it will be Thiem TAKING it

 

[swordtennis]

All correct. I have some friends who are IN tennis who are willing to overlook this all on the basis of his excellence at the game, but the "person on the street" a) doesn't see the excitement in his game that is in others, and b) can't overlook the appalling personality / behaviour.

All correct to fed fans. Leave us out of the made up insanity thanks.

 

[Krish0608]

Enjoy it while it lasts Novak. This might be his last AO trophy! Playing a clay player on a low bouncing court, 5 sets.
The younger gens are coming. The shift is actually happening!!
Novak and Nadal have to hurry and win slams if they want to overtake Federer! Might be too late!

Nadal has maybe 1 more FO and Nole has at most one more Wimbledon. The end is almost there. Last 2 HC slams have been super close.

 

[chjtennis]

Even Nadal wouldn't have won that long rally v Djoko.

 

[OrangeOne]

Geez I'd like to see them right now with 2 days rest for Djoker and 3 for Thiem

 

[Leelord337]

wawrinka would've destroyed djoker w/those backhand to backhand rallies like that one

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Umpire should hit him with violation for max memes