2021 US Open QF: [1] Novak Djokovic vs [6] Matteo Berrettini

[Mivic]

Djokovic needs to start motoring now. Can't afford to get in a dogfight here if he wants any chance at winning this thing.

 

[MeatTornado]

He has been incredible off the ground so far.

 

[celito]

I feel a break coming ...

 

[BeatlesFan]

Berrettini has the poorest BH of any current top 10 player by far. And his movement is only slightly above that of Isner or Raonic. I'm actually amazed he made a slam final.

 

[guga_fan]

I get it but he’s 34. are we really expecting 2015 type of domination? i think those days are gone

Not expecting anything. Just saying it. All members of the big 3 showed a big decline after 33

 

[NoleFam]

2nd serve return in the net...

 

[Deleted member 762343]

Who would be willing to bet on Berrettini in a potential TB ?

 

[ACE of Hearts]

5-5

 

[The Green Mile]

He has been incredible off the ground so far. Winning many rallies. I don't know what this fuss is about. He is challenging Novak in every aspect so far.

He's fighting hard, there's no doubt about that. Impressive that he hasn't been broken so far. I wouldn't call his level incredible though. This is your classic, scrappy dogfight sort of set.

 

[MeatTornado]

Big escape to win two 2nd serve points in a row from 30-30

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Dogfight match.

 

[Pandaman]

Omg, Novak is so sloppy. I love the winner and aggressive mindset, but this is horrible. So many errors, terrible first serve %, and easy returns into the net. I hope he can grab this first one

 

[RF-18]

Really bad 2nd serve returns from Novak. Man you gotta do better there.

 

[romeo8880]

I think Djokovic is bored and wants to play 5 sets. Even before the match he said “best of 5, long night”

 

[NoleFam]

That was terrible returning in that game off 2nd serves. He should have made Berretini work in that game.

 

[ForehandCross]

The big worry for Djokovic from what I am seeing is that he is struggling with big Serves and is more error prone.

This would hurt him big time against Zverev if Z serves and plays consistently like he has in this tournament.

 

[RF-18]

I think you are watching some other match tbh. Turn on the right channel brother.

 

[Shangri La]

with the way first set has been going, I feel CYGS is impossible now...

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Danger time for novak .

 

[time_fly]

Any time I feel bad about missing a short ball, I try to remind myself how often the pros do it too.

 

[MeatTornado]

I think you are watching some other match tbh. Turn on the right channel brother.

He's hitting big forehands and dumping every backhand into the net. It looks exactly like every Berrettini match ever.

 

[Deleted member 762343]

Berrettini got back to Italy to try getting to the ball.

 

[onyxrose81]

I just want to get into the semis. I am under no impression that this version of Novak can trouble Zverev.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

This is some pathetic stuff from novak seriously man.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Bruno style from the other guy. Wow.

 

[ForehandCross]

I think you are watching some other match tbh. Turn on the right channel brother.

If this is what strong Djokovic from baseline looks like, then I was hallucinating in 2018 USO.

 

[The Green Mile]

Well, first blood goes to Matteo. Sublime point to break

 

[SteffiGoat]

Berry to serve for the set!!

 

[onyxrose81]

Utterly ridiculous.

 

[Rickenbacker4003]

Bravo Italiano

 

[MeatTornado]

Break point ad court serve down the T and he was ready for it!!!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Berrettini breaks. Big moment. To be fair I could see it coming as Novak was getting a bit sloppy again.

 

[Lleytonstation]

Breeeakkaaatinnniiii is so legit yo. Man is a beast.

 

[Rickenbacker4003]

Berre's backhand made an appearance in the 10th game of the match.

 

[Mivic]

Djokovic looks completely knackered to me.

 

[Kralingen]

Well played from Matteo, after all those chances he finally takes one

 

[GabeT]

Not expecting anything. Just saying it. All members of the big 3 showed a big decline after 33

Sure. That’s why for me this is all gravy after having a 3 slam season at 34

 

[junior74]

Berry Open - gotta love it

 

[ForehandCross]

The entire set Djokovic had chances to break in every single service game.

He didn't break. Now will he pay the price?

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Novak is gonna have to find his inner self again.

 

[uscwang]

Wow, that is a great shot on BP from the Italian.

 

[tudwell]

Break point ad court serve down the T and he was ready for it!!!

Wonders never cease!

 

[nolefam_2024]

It's over.

 

[celito]

I feel a break coming ...

A break of Novak's soul

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Crushing pass activated for the break.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

No way can Djoker making it through this three round gauntlet with his level. His level just aint there this tournament.

 

[Pandaman]

Djokovic isn't winning USO. This is pathetic against a guy that spent 3 hours a match on ivashka, chardy, moutet, and otte.

Doesn't matter if he wins this match. 75 minute first set AND losing it buried any chance he has long term.

 

[James P]

Berrettini continues the time honored tradition of taking a set off of Novak, getting my hopes up, then fading back to normality.

Check ✔

 

[Notorious_Junkballer]

I've never liked Berre's game but I like calendar slams even less, so now I just have to root for the Italian, as I'm still confident he won't win the whole tournament.

 

[MeatTornado]

Berre's backhand made an appearance in the 11th game of the match.

Looked so shaky but they were dropping in deep. Deep enough to catch Novak off guard by the looks of it.