2020 Dubai Tennis Championships - ATP 500

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Novak was seemingly so blasé about the early IW/Miami losses last year which helped him lose that #1. He’s looking to rectify that this year.

Yeah I think that’s why he’s added Dubai. He getting more matches in to prepare better for them 2 events. It’s looking good so far.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Wow! Kohlschreiber can’t hit anything properly today!

 

[stringertom]

Benoit being incompaireable, going from 2-0 up to 2-4 down in about 15 minutes.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Slow start in the first 3-4 games from Djokovic but pretty much perfect since then.

Extra three weeks at number 1 on the line tomorrow. Gotta beat Khachanov.

 

[stringertom]

Slow start in the first 3-4 games from Djokovic but pretty much perfect since then.

Extra three weeks at number 1 on the line tomorrow. Gotta beat Khachanov.

Joe Kovic dispatched Kecmanovic to take care of business in Acapulco.

#SerbianBrigade

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Joe Kovic dispatched Kecmanovic to take care of business in Acapulco.

#SerbianBrigade

Maybe Ralph will be confused and scared when he sees the Serbian flag on the scoreboard tonight.

 

[Hitman]

Novak's court coverage was absolutely ridiculous today, he shrunk that court down to nothing. He is in the mood this week and stopping him is going to be a very difficult task indeed.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Novak's court coverage was absolutely ridiculous today, he shrunk that court down to nothing. He is in the mood this week and stopping him is going to be a very difficult task indeed.

Yeah Novak looks so focused and on a mission. I think he’s setting the tone for the year ahead. He wants better consistency in all tournaments. It could be another special year for him. On to Khachanov next.

 

[Hitman]

Yeah Novak looks so focused and on a mission. I think he’s setting the tone for the year ahead. He wants better consistency in all tournaments. It could be another special year for him. On to Khachanov next.

Well he knows Rafa potentially could snatch the number one ranking this week, so Novak is going to be on his toes. He looks like he is not just here for match practice though, he wants to tear through the draw. The more he dominates, the greater his aura will become heading into the key part of the season for him.

 

[stringertom]

Slow start in the first 3-4 games from Djokovic but pretty much perfect since then.

Extra three weeks at number 1 on the line tomorrow. Gotta beat Khachanov.

I just noticed that Silent K rained on the potential Novak QF. Party pooper!

 

[NoleFam]

Was in a meeting but watched some of the match on my phone. Novak looks great and really punished Kohli.

 

[jm1980]

The disguise on this dropper...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1232695097151643648

 

[stringertom]

Uchiyama looks to be in a hurry to boot scoot out of Dubai too. Monfils 5-0 in 19 minutes. He will be pressed to top Basil Fawlty’s 39 minute plunge into the abyss.

 

[Mainad]

Uchiyama looks to be in a hurry to boot scoot out of Dubai too. Monfils 5-0 in 19 minutes. He will be pressed to top Basil Fawlty’s 39 minute plunge into the abyss.

Match fixing?

 

[stringertom]

Match fixing?

Doubtful. There have been 2 WDs due to viral illnesses so that might be a contributing cause or he’s out of it from 2:30 of three sets vs Berankis.

 

[The Guru]

What a win for Tommy Paul! First top 10 win and a chance to make the semis against Isner. Isner is always a tough one and probably not a great matchup for someone with focus issues but I'm hoping for the best. The bottom of the draw is wide open so anyone in the finals is plausible.

 

[Djokovic2011]

What a win for Tommy Paul! First top 10 win and a chance to make the semis against Isner. Isner is always a tough one and probably not a great matchup for someone with focus issues but I'm hoping for the best. The bottom of the draw is wide open so anyone in the finals is plausible.

Wrong tournament mon ami.

 

[The Guru]

Wrong tournament mon ami.

Whoops lol

 

[James P]

Rublev is having a tough time against Evans. 0-6 on break points. Lots of extended rallies where Evans keeps coming out on top. 6-2 Evans first set.

 

[mike danny]

Evans kinda showing how one-dimensional Rublev is.

 

[D-Lite]

Evans kinda showing how one-dimensional Rublev is.

Evans gets the break - up 4-3 in the 2nd set now.

 

[D-Lite]

Evans kinda showing how one-dimensional Rublev is.

Can you imagine if Evans wins this and if Struff upsets Tsitsipas? I would never have predicted one of these 2 in the final. Obviously a long way to go yet, but just considering the potential match-ups.

 

[James P]

Evans has broken Rubles in 4 of 9 service games. Wew lad.

 

[James P]

Rublev extends it with a break of his own. 5-5 2nd set.

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

Sad match really. Both are abjectly limited.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Evans takes out Rublev as well. 11-9 in the tiebreak.

 

[Berasategui94]

A great result for Evans. Does he have a good chance against Tsitsipas, too? Well, red hot Struff might well beat Tsitsipas so he might face him instead.

 

[D-Lite]

Evans and Struff are both the same age, and both at the peak of their careers to date.
Congrats to Evans on the W, making the SF and up to a new career high next week. Struff locked at 3-3 with Tsitsipas in set 1.

 

[Breakpointerer]

Intense match between Struff and Tsitsi, 4-4 in the third. Tsitsi has BP from 40-0 after an epic point.

 

[Breakpointerer]

Tsitsipas will serve for a place in the SF.

 

[D-Lite]

1st semi line-up decided: Evans vs Tsitsipas in the bottom half of the draw - this will be their first meeting.

 

[junior74]

Struff has grown so much, though. Still lacks mental strength, but he's improving.

Great stuff from Tsitsipas!

 

[Breakpointerer]

Fierce battle. Pleasure to watch. Show of 1HBH's in the semi.

 

[Hitman]

That was a tight match for sure. Thought Tsitsipas might have let it slip but great fight back from him.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Struff has grown so much, though. Still lacks mental strength, but he's improving.

Great stuff from Tsitsipas!

I really like Struff and I see him going places in the future for sure.

Another great match from the young Greek!

 

[Breakpointerer]

Struff will rue that 4-4 game, was 40-0 up. Missed a smash too, although it took some great defending from Tsits.

 

[Red Rick]

Guru is in HOT form.

Will win 8 games vs Djokovic.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Monfils has won his last 26 sets. Win or lose, Djokovic couldn't possibly receive a better lesson tomorrow.

 

[stringertom]

Monfils has won his last 26 sets. Win or lose, Djokovic couldn't possibly receive a better lesson tomorrow.

Let’s hope it’s not a comedic lecture from Le Professeur!

 

[Breakpointerer]

Tsits cruising to the final.

 

[James P]

6-2 6-3. Stefanos looking pretty good.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Good win for Tsitsipas. He’s in great form at moment. Great tennis by the young Greek! Kudos!

 

[Pablo1989]

Come on my Greek!! he has defended his Marseille trophy and Dubai final so far.

 

[3fees]

Congrats to Djokovic blnt Monfils 26 76(8) 61 and a breadstick, Monfils could do no wrong in the first set, yet this is not the first time I have seen players hitting lights out against Djokovic and blazing thru a set only to lose the match.

Djokovic v Tsitsipas finals

Djokovic in 2 or 3

Cheers
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