2021 US Open Final - [1] Novak Djokovic vs. [2] Daniil Medvedev

[NatF]

Very underrated shot tbh, I don’t think any of the tour is getting to that with the power he has

His height helps, able to take it early before it starts dipping. Zverev in theory could do it if his forehand wasn't pants.

 

[disgruntledamsel]

Can he snap out of it? Throw some Serbian rage?

 

[UnforcedTerror]

It'd be kinda boring if everything ends for Djokovic like this, I really hope he takes the third.

Med in 4 would be nice.

 

[TennisFan3]

Med's been AWFUL with passing shots. Novak gets to the net. He wins the pt.

 

[MeatTornado]

For those who are stat freaks, here's how Medvedev fares when winning the first set at the US Open: 18-0

Novak when losing the 1st set in Bo5 this year: 10-0

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Ok can Medvedev serve this second set out.

 

[wang07]

Medv isnt doing anything.

Lol, that's pretty rude. The guy is going for his first slam and could be the one who stopped the CYGS at the last possible moment. Considering all that, Meddy's playing extremely well today.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

DANIIL SERVING FOR THE SET

 

[sredna42]

This is going to be the most incredible victory ever by novak

 

[The Devil probably]

Now it's time, Novak.

 

[SinneGOAT]

Pull a Tsitsipas dammit

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

Don't you want to see Medvedev beat a decent Djokovic win his first slam? I don't understand how even a Med fan can be enjoying this.

Like you enjoyed Djokovic's run so far.

 

[onyxrose81]

It’s so weird how I don’t even feel anything.

 

[James P]

Really odd game point there. Time to serve for the set!

 

[davced1]

That missed lob may cost Medvedev the match no kidding, such slim are the margins here.

 

[N01E]

Novak when losing the 1st set in Bo5 this year: 10-0

18>10, bud

 

[mike danny]

Moment of truth #2 for Med.

 

[Fedeonic]

Novak when losing the 1st set in Bo5 this year: 10-0

One of those stats must end today.

 

[weakera]

Moment of truth.

 

[Krish0608]

Let him off the hook again. Pretty low quality affair so far, if we’re being honest

 

[NatF]

Med's been AWFUL with passing shots. Novak gets to the net. He wins the pt.

Unless you're Nadal it's hard to pass from that far behind the baseline.

 

[Sysyphus]

NOT A SINGLE DJOKOSMASH SO FAR


sad

 

[Cantconvert2MP]

ffs, what is it ?

Wimbledon ? it's just serve botting all over the place...

 

[Kralingen]

This is a mini match point I think. Djokovic down 2-0 with all that mileage on his legs feels insurmountable.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Tsistipas has proven that a two set lead means nothing when you're a part of the next gen. And that's if Med doesn't still find a way to choke this set away.

Medvedev is 1-4322456 against bo5

 

[iopzzza]

Medvedev was extra lucky in that second set, damn it...

 

[TennisFan3]

One of the BIGGEST serve game of Medvedev's LIFE is COMING UP.

Novak will come CHARGING. Can Med still make his first serves?

 

[James P]

That missed lob may cost Medvedev the match no kidding, such slim are the margins here.

 

[Ginger ninja]

If Novak loses this set, I’ll be putting a few dollars on a 5 set Djokovic win. Should be some good odds.

 

[wang07]

Time to find out if Medvedev is an ATG potential or not.

 

[Lleytonstation]

No way med hold s

 

[rUDin 21]

Seriously? The guy is rocking out there, defending like a demon and also going for his shots when there is an opportunity. Great performance from him in every aspect.

Yes, brilliant play from Medvedev so far.
Djokovic is helping him though.

 

[El_Yotamo]

Novak when losing the 1st set in Bo5 this year: 10-0

For those who are stat freaks, here's how Medvedev fares when winning the first set at the US Open: 18-0

Infinite momentum intensifies

 

[tennis_pro]

okay im here

woooooot

 

[kalyan4fedever]

Medve to take 2nd set

 

[Nadal15thslam]

No way med hold s

He will

 

[sredna42]

Df - ros winner - ue - ue
Incoming

 

[onyxrose81]

The USO is a cursed slam for Novak. It’s weird to say that for someone who’s won 3 of these but he’s underperformed here.

 

[TennisFan3]

Unless you're Nadal it's hard to pass from that far behind the baseline.

He's still been below average. Made a LOT of simple misses in the net or long. And he is doing NOTHING when pushed forward.

 

[Zodd]

Most impressive.

James Earl-Jones ftw

 

[weakera]

First time Djokovic has lost the first set in a hard-court Grand Slam final since the 2013 US Open vs Rafael Nadal.

 

[Lleytonstation]

Time to find out if Medvedev is an ATG potential or not.

Will get broke and lose TB.

 

[Picmun]

He's trying to save tennis

 

[NatF]

NOT A SINGLE DJOKOSMASH SO FAR


sad

Yeah he's actually pulled off some difficult smashes off the backfoot. Disappointing.

 

[The Fedfather]

Okay, going for the Sampras-like finish to the set again hopefully

 

[The Devil probably]

I don't think Djokovic can sustain a 5 set this time.

 

[MeatTornado]

One of those stats must end today.

Like in January when we had Daniil's win streak vs Novak's Australian win streak

 

[Bud]

Time to find out if Medvedev is an ATG potential or not.

Definitely will never be an ATG. Will be multi-slam winner

 

[Deleted member 762343]

Pull a Tsitsipas dammit

So Medvedev can complain in his presser afterwards.

 

[Midaso240]

Don't see Djokovic winning after losing the first 2 sets.

I agree, against Tsitsipas at RG he went on a bathroom break 2 sets down, came back out and then Stefanos was barely in the match again. This feels different though, Med won't just go away...