2021 Paris Open F: Djokovic vs Medvedev

[The Fedfather]

Never getting hyped for this match-up again.

Congrats to Novak, he reigns supreme in Paris Masters. A great confidence boost also to finish the season on a high note.

 

[Frenchy-Player]

Kindergarten in Djokovic camp.

They make noises during the serve, that's why Medvedv was not happy.

 

[Red Rick]

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.

It's the shot that can make or break Djokovic in my opinion. When it goes missing he's relegated to defending and the wheels have declined considerably.

Also saw him rip some backhand for the first time in a long time this week.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

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

Stefan and Tara in the house

Yea hes really got nothing left to accomplish. Hes pretty much shattered the GOAT record. 1 more slam just for s** and giggles I guess

 

[The Big Foe fan]

Its officially confirmed.
Unless his first serve is working, Medvedev has got nothing on groundies to trouble even the 35yo Djokovic.

Congratulations serb for winning 38th Masters 1000.

 

[Enceladus]

Nole won Paris Double (RG+Bercy)!

 

[flyingboris]

Lol Medvedev yolo tactics on full display

I don't think I've seen the words Yolo and tactics together in a sentence before.

 

[Bubcay]

 

[BlueB]

Bravo Nole!
Undisputed Masters record!

 

[UnforcedTerror]

What a match from the best two players in the world!!

Med lost but I can't complain, that was so entertaining and Med still #1 favourite for the ATP finals, methinks.

 

[The Big Foe fan]

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.

Volleying skills aren't improved at all, its just that he used them a lot against Medvedev. Quite comfortably so, given the very light ball the Russian hits (easy to put away) and his way back court posting with weak return.

 

[MeatTornado]

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

I thought he was playing better on return than on serve for most of the day. So not too surprising.

 

[nolefam_2024]

27 net points won out of 94. Almost 30%

 

[BeatlesFan]

Even the 35yo Djokovic.

He actually has 7 more months till he turns 35.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Just one of many reminders to all of you mugs who was, is and always will be THE BOSS!

 

[Frenchy-Player]

Nole won Paris Double (RG+Bercy)!

Alone with Agassi

 

[Daniel Andrade]

medve is that tall and he only goes to the net 13 times? jesus

 

[nolefam_2024]

The threads regarding Djokovic's decline were highly exaggerated.

 

[James P]

Considering that about 10 of those UEs came in the last 5 games or so, Medvedev had a pretty sparkling ratio.

 

[killerboss]

Just one of many reminders to all of you mugs who was, is and always will be THE BOSS!

Yeah another redundant m1000, big deal. Sure showed everyone here who was boss lmao.

 

[NoleFam]

It's the shot that can make or break Djokovic in my opinion. When it goes missing he's relegated to defending and the wheels have declined considerably.

Also saw him rip some backhand for the first time in a long time this week.

Yea the Djokovic forehand is his killer shot from the ground imo. His backhand is not what it used to be. I think he could pull a Federer and run around that backhand more than he does. I think he had 24 winners to Medvedev's 11 on the forehand, and he was 24/11 in winners to errors ratio in that shot. Just impeccable stuff.

 

[The Big Foe fan]

He actually has 7 more months till he turns 35.

Well, people already claim that Federer is 78 years old so why not count 7 months in advance for Dziokovic?

 

[Red Rick]

I thought he was playing better on return than on serve for most of the day. So not too surprising.

Cheeky 31% points won on 2nd serve.

 

[The Big Foe fan]

Yea the Djokovic forehand is his killer shot from the ground imo. His backhand is not what it used to be. I think he could pull a Federer and run around that backhand more than he does. I think he had 24 winners to Medvedev's 11 on the forehand, and he was 24/11 in winners to errors ratio. Just impeccable stuff.

Bwehhhhh

 

[RF-18]

Yeah another redundant m1000, big deal. Sure showed everyone here who was boss lmao.

After a 3 slam season? Sure is a big deal. He keeps winning and secured another record.

 

[Kralingen]

Considering that about 10 of those UEs came in the last 5 games or so, Medvedev had a pretty sparkling ratio.

They both played very well outside a couple muggy 0-40 service games, I don’t think Medvedev should be too disheartened at all, but it’s clear he has to serve better to win imo

 

[zvelf]

Nearly every prediction on the 1st page was wrong.

 

[Red Rick]

Yea the Djokovic forehand is his killer shot from the ground imo. His backhand is not what it used to be. I think he could pull a Federer and run around that backhand more than he does. I think he had 24 winners to Medvedev's 11 on the forehand, and he was 24/11 in winners to errors ratio. Just impeccable stuff.

His backhand is still amazing, but in the current field it doesn't stand out that much anymore. A lot of guys have great and flat backhands now and in a cross court rally 2 handers tend to not hurt each other that much and it's the DTL that does it, but his own DTL tends to be kinda neutral these days.

 

[James P]

I hate that trophy tbh

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

After a 3 slam season? Sure is a big deal. He keeps winning and secured another record.

Yeah this has been a massive week for Djokovic. Sealed the record 7th year end no1 and took the lead in masters titles record with 36. He also managed to beat currently his biggest rival and get his revenge for us open. It’s a very sweet and important week for Novak.

 

[bjsnider]

One of Medvedev's epic mental collapses rears its ugly head again.

 

[tennis4me]

I think the big difference between this match and the US Open were Med's serve and Djokovic's playing with less pressure. He looked quite relaxed throughout, smiling/applauding on Med's unbelievable winners.

Med's serve not quite the same level. At the USO his serve even when not serving an ace, sets up a big advantage to start the rally. Of course, Djokovic's looked very flat also at the USO.

Great revenge win!

 

[NoleFam]

Volleying skills aren't improved at all, its just that he used them a lot against Medvedev. Quite comfortably so, given the very light ball the Russian hits (easy to put away) and his way back court posting with weak return.

I don't know what game you are watching, but his volleying skills are much improved. We saw it in AO and Wimbledon especially. Ivanisevic has clearly turned out to be a great addition to his team because he has helped him improve that.

 

[InsideOut900]

Med speaks great French.

 

[Arak]

11 correct answers in the poll including yours truly.

 

[Bubcay]

27 net points won out of 94. Almost 30%

27 out of 36 you mean? 75%

 

[TheAssassin]

 

[Cortana]

27 out of 36 you mean? 75%

He means he won 30% of all his points at the net.

 

[Frenchy-Player]

Daniil speaks a very good french

 

[The Big Foe fan]

I don't know what game you are watching

Tennis, I guess??

 

[Red Rick]

Just loved the match tbh. I think the players did too. Loved Djoko's attitude throughout

 

[The Big Foe fan]

Daniil speaks a very good french

He trained in France if I'm not wrong

 

[RF-18]

Yeah this has been a massive week for Djokovic. Sealed the record 7th year end no1 and took the lead in masters titles record with 36. He also managed to beat currently his biggest rival and get his revenge for us open. It’s a very sweet and important week for Novak.

Yea for sure. It's a huge win and he did it in such a great fashion with all court tennis. It's not just the win that is huge, but how he played. He was using the net so much today and varied his shots from the baseline. Djokovic ain't going away anytime soon.

 

[phl92]

Is everyone now fluent in French?
How good is Meds french? Quite native level?

 

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[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Need subtitles

 

[NoleFam]

His backhand is still amazing, but in the current field it doesn't stand out that much anymore. A lot of guys have great and flat backhands now and in a cross court rally 2 handers tend to not hurt each other that much and it's the DTL that does it, but his own DTL tends to be kinda neutral these days.

He had 8 winners to 13 errors on the backhand today. He's losing points more from that side and it is not as deadly nor consistent as it was at his peak. It's still a good shot, but it's the one shot that has declined the most to me. It's not as good on courts where the bounce is lower and he seems to hit it better on medium to higher bouncing courts these days.

 

[The Big Foe fan]

Is everyone now fluent in French?
How good is Meds french? Quite native level?

TRAINED IN FRANCE

 

[Frenchy-Player]

Is everyone now fluent in French?
How good is Meds french? Quite native level?

He's very good very natural.

 

[Cortana]

What a point to end the match!