2021 Paris Open F: Djokovic vs Medvedev

[Tennis_Freak99]

Oh my god

 

[Frenchy-Player]

 

[Daniel Andrade]

OOPS

 

[phl92]

Anyway … Lacoste will win today

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Medvedev will win this match now

 

[kishnabe]

7-5 Medvedev

 

[Kralingen]

That service game was a flashback to the Wimby+French finals. Total crap when serving for the set.

Meddy didn’t really do anything to win that one lol

 

[Aabye5]

Definitely. It's what Federer said, your game might be enough to beat one of them from time to time (especially their old versions), but it probably won't be enough to beat one of the others at the same tournament. It's part of what made it so hard for the other players to win anything when they were all in their prime.

Of the younger players, Thiem looks like the most capable of beating multiple declined Big 3, at least.

Thiem? I don't know. He has decent h2h against them, because he plays a big game. In a M1000, I think he can smoke all three. But in the Slams, their creativity is on full display, 9 times out of 10, and that's just a bit much for him, imo.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Hmmmmmm!!!

 

[Bubcay]

Meddy breaks after a terrible game by Djokovic..

 

[NoleFam]

Wtf was that? He didn't make one 1st serve that game. Totally tightened up.

 

[JadeC]

Wow, what a terrible game from Novak to give Med the break.

 

[Red Rick]

Lol Medvedev yolo tactics on full display

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Novak cooled down

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

What the hell was that Djoker? Zverev tennis?

 

[Krish872007]

Pretty cagey from both all of a sudden
Djoko got a great chance to close out on return - Championship Point!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Poor game from Novak! Lifeline for Meddy! Game on.

 

[junior74]

Both guys falling apart

Super low level now

 

[Aabye5]

Med Moroz wants to make sure Nole's kids don't go home empty handed this holiday season.

 

[tudwell]

Quality of this match has really tanked since Novak went up 4-2.

 

[James P]

My god, these errors!

 

[MeatTornado]

It's astounding how bad Med's forehand has been for the last half hour now

 

[NatF]

Med capitulating on serve.

 

[Daniel Andrade]

tennis is dead?

 

[guga_fan]

Thiem? I don't know. He has decent h2h against them, because he plays a big game. In a M1000, I think he can smoke all three. But in the Slams, their creativity is on full display, 9 times out of 10, and that's just a bit much for him, imo.

But in Grand Slams all of the young guys lose to Nadal and Djokovic most of the time. Thiem had the best Slam wins against less declined versions of them.

 

[RF-18]

HES DONE IT

 

[Kralingen]

What a gorgeous match point. Congrats to the best player in the world.

37 Masters.

 

[Krish872007]

Great way to end it - FH DTL winner, it's Title #6 in Paris, Masters title #37! Djokovic stands alone

 

[James P]

Fantastic win by Novak. High quality match for most of it. Hope to see the two of them meet in the ATP Finals and Australia.

 

[junior74]

Here come the boobs!

 

[Daniel Andrade]

no

 

[JadeC]

Yes! Great winner from Novak to take the match!

 

[Bubcay]

37-th Masters 1000... Another record broken.. What a great match..

 

[nolefam_2024]

What a beast.

 

[Milanez82]

What a gorgeous match point. Congrats to the best player in the world.

37 Masters.

Thought Novak was done and sent into oblivion

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

YESSSS GOATTTT

 

[Aabye5]

But in Grand Slams all of the young guys lose to Nadal and Djokovic most of the time. Thiem had the best Slam wins against less declined versions of them.

Med didn't lose this time, and Thiem has never won going through them. How can you say Thiem has had the best Slam wins?

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

So he gets broke easy and breaks to win the match? GOAT!!!

 

[Deleted member 629564]

Kindergarten in Djokovic camp.

 

[NoleFam]

Well at least he ended it on a good note. Totally tightened up serving for it though. This match is the reason why I say the Djokovic forehand is so underrated. Totally dominated Medvedev with that shot in the last 2 sets. Also, his improved volleying skills were on full display today. Very good and entertaining final. Turin should be lit.

 

[RF-18]

The tactical variation shown by Nole today is immacular. He did it all, and exactly what he needed to do. What a super strong victory. Djokovic is unbelieveable.

 

[Jokervich]

I think it's either Djokovic in 3 or Medvedev in 2. Djokovic seems very likely to drop a set, given the way he's been playing this tournament, but Medvedev is worse in the big moments so if it's 1 set all, Djokovic takes it.

I might be wrong but that's how I see it.

Called it. Medvedev crumbles under pressure when matches get close. He has to win them in straight sets or max 4 sets if it's best of 5.

 

[Tenacity]

Here come the boobs!

still hurts you guys so much

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

What a legend Djokovic is! The guy is unreal. Meddy played amazing too! Epic final guys!

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Damn Nole you need to stop playing and give the mortals a chance

 

[phl92]

Lacoste won!

 

[SecondToNone]

What a match by Novak. Two hours of high level tennis.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Great, awesome, fantastic match! Congratulations to Djokovic. What a point to win it, too. Way to cap it off!

 

[Bubcay]

Voted for the Djokovic win in 3 sets.. I know well never to discount Djokovic...

 

[JadeC]

All-time record holder with 7 YE #1
All-time record holder with 37 Masters titles

Stefan and Tara in the house