2021 US Open R4: Novak Djokovic vs. Jenson Brooksby

[The Green Mile]

Novak's forehand is looking a lot better in this 3rd

 

[racquetreligion]

All these young guys clearly don’t train properly

compare weight and size of past players to today
185-188cm is the sweet spot atm in the Houmou era
Meds and Zvev might prove me wrong but Id hate to
look like the old twin towers stacked 1 above the other

Look at Nole with his top off lately, he would have qualified
for food and daily drip back in drought stricken Ethiopia.
Also "we are the world" song could have lent his boney image
for the vid that scammed the world in another money grab.

 

[NoleFam]

One thing Djoko did great is kill this young guys legs! He has him on a string at times. This is still wby Novak is tough to put away in best of 5 matches.

He's worn him down some but I think Brooksby still has more in the tank.

 

[James P]

Brooksby could have been called for hindrance

 

[Raul_SJ]

Djokovic is definitely FEELING it right now

Dumb announcer just said djok looks fine and brooksby is feeling it.
Maybe brooksby needs a 12 minute toilet break like he took against Karatsev.

 

[Third Serve]

Didja see what Brooksby was trying to do with his arms?

Pulled a Karlovic.

 

[Bubcay]

Djokovic really must make these games a lot shorter on his serve. He is wasting so much energy. There are more matches to play after this one and he will need every bit of energy if (when?) he passes this obstacle.

 

[TopspintheTerrible]

Didja see what Brooksby was trying to do with his arms?

Pulled a Karlovic.

You just know Djokovic is fuming on the inside.

 

[bluetrain4]

Medvedev: Lacks talent
Zverev: Lacks mind and fitness
Titspas: Lacks Mind and fitness
Shapo: Lacks all three
Sinner: Lacks Mind and fitness

Also:

FAA - Lacks mind (at least in spurts).
Brooksby - Lacks fitness (at least at this point for Slams), and while "talent" overall is not lacking, the serve is a problem.
Alcaraz - I think he could end up having all three, but they're not fully developed yet.

 

[Deleted member 783101]

is he allowed to do that scarecrow bs?

 

[stringertom]

Crowd is great, I was at wrong at that part. After two defeats in semis at OG, you would think he lost motivation for bronze. And I didn't make any excuse, I am not sure why are you using that word constantly, just sad he has hard draw,as your first comment was that his draw is not as hard as others are suggesting.

I asked nicely for you not to respond. Obviously, your reading comprehension is poor.

I told you I bow to your superior logic. You win. Please don’t make me report you for stalking me, OK? Do you understand?

 

[Terenigma]

If Djokovic wins less than 10 games (not including a retirement) then i will change my Avatar to Nadal for the rest of 2021.

@Djokovic_is_the_best#1

I'm safe. Thankfully! lol

 

[James P]

is he allowed to do that scarecrow bs?

Should be hindrance, I'd think.

 

[NoleFam]

What was Brooksby doing with his arms there? Someone needs to tell him that's not cool to do on court.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djokovic really must make these games a lot shorter on his serve. He is wasting so much energy. There are more matches to play after this one and he will need every bit of energy if (when?) he passes this obstacle.

He’ll be fine as he gets a day off. If he wins this he will get the night match again too.

 

[TennisFan3]

What a collapse from Brooksby. Pretty embarrassing. Totally negates his 1.5 sets of good play. Serving like an amateur club level player.

 

[Zardoz7/12]

Djokovic isn't impressed with Jenson's attitude I suspect, Djokovic was ready to return serve and noticed Jenson wasn't ready to serve and so Novak slapped his thighs and sighed.

 

[NoleFam]

is he allowed to do that scarecrow bs?

He shouldn't be. Should be a hindrance.

 

[Kralingen]

Considering how hard Djokovic has had it vs Brooksby a potential matchup with Medvedev who is essentially a much upgraded version with a great serve spells trouble.

 

[Deleted member 771911]

This will be a BAGEL/Breastick set. As I had predicted bakery products in set 3 and set 4.
That is why Novak is so GREAT. No one thrives in adversity as he does.
Meanwhile Brooksby looks like he might cry. His spirit is broken. Still a good fight by the Kid..

I think he always looks on the verge of tears

 

[BretH]

Weird match. How is someone with no serve and forehand still out there?

 

[SteffiGoat]

Love game.

Brooks on the board

 

[TopspintheTerrible]

Should be hindrance, I'd think.

Monfils does it, never seen him get called for anything.

 

[romeo8880]

is he allowed to do that scarecrow bs?

Why not? He can roll around on the ground or do somersaults if he wants to lol

 

[onyxrose81]

That move from Brooksby was junior level.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

@Djokovic_is_the_best#1

I'm safe. Thankfully! lol

I knew my troll post would blow up. I got worried it might happen at one point though haha

 

[mavsman149]

How does someone that’s 6’4 have such an awful serve?

 

[Pass750]

What was Brooksby doing with his arms there? Someone needs to tell him that's not cool to do on court.

Bush league move, should have been hindrance.

 

[TennisFan3]

Considering how hard Djokovic has had it vs Brooksby a potential matchup with Medvedev who is essentially a much upgraded version with a great serve spells trouble.

LOL - no. Medvedev does not have the kind of shots that Brooksby displayed. Also Med stands WAAAY behind the baseline. Brooksby was very offensive in 1st 2 sets. Med can NEVER play like that ever.

 

[Ace of Aces]

is he allowed to do that scarecrow bs?

Not a hindrance as long as you don’t make noise but Monfils has got on a lot of players bad side with that bs

 

[Deleted member 783101]

I asked nicely for you not to respond. Obviously, your reading comprehension is poor.

I told you I bow to your superior logic. You win. Please don’t make me report you for stalking me, OK? Do you understand?

Are you seeking a near death experience? Lol, you better chill or your heart's gonna do it for you.

 

[Bubcay]

I really hate when Djokovic uses a drop shot where he does not need to. He used to use pass shots in his peak days.

 

[MeatTornado]

Djokovic really must make these games a lot shorter on his serve. He is wasting so much energy. There are more matches to play after this one and he will need every bit of energy if (when?) he passes this obstacle.

He's going to fly through. Fast-forward to the semis against Zverev and I bet you we'll be saying "ffs, at least Brooksby made him work for it. This is pathetic."

 

[Genious at Work]

Somebody better tell Djokovic that dropshots are not a game of chance. Half of his are incredibly short. Does he even practice this shot?

 

[mightyrick]

Not a hindrance as long as you don’t make noise but Monfils has got on a lot of players bad side with that bs

Yep, correct, you need to make noise for it to be a hindrance. Lots of players do head/body fakes when the opponent is going to hit a critical overhead.

Happens all the time.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djokovic is the master at working out opponents in the slams.

 

[Zardoz7/12]

If Florian Mayer and Andy Murray had a baby it would be called Jenson Brooksby.

 

[Pass750]

Not a hindrance as long as you don’t make noise but Monfils has got on a lot of players bad side with that bs

Not true.

“ However, any movement that is made intentionally in order to distract the opponent, such as waving the arms or racquet or stomping feet can be claimed as a hindrance. ”

 

[James P]

Nice return at the shoelaces

 

[The Green Mile]

LOL - no. Medvedev does not have the kind of shots that Brooksby displayed. Also Med stands WAAAY behind the baseline. Brooksby was very offensive in 1st 2 sets. Med can NEVER play like that ever.

Maybe offensive as in his court positioning, refusing to get pushed back further behind, but his actual tennis was anything but offensive. He plays incredibly controlled and tolerant tennis.

 

[Genious at Work]

If Florian Mayer and Andy Murray had a baby it would be called Jenson Brooksby.

Is Pablo Carreno Busta his uncle?

 

[bluetrain4]

Bill Cowher!

 

[stringertom]

JMac and BG said Andy Roddick can fix the Brooksby serve in four days. Please, Joseph Gilbert, take ARod up on his offer! Or, buy a copy of the Serve Doctor DVD. Pat Dougherty has been teaching serve to thousands of player for a couple of decades at NBTA/IMG Academy.

 

[racquetreligion]

Dumb announcer just said djok looks fine and brooksby is feeling it.
Maybe brooksby needs a 12 minute toilet break like he took against Karatsev.

or an endless one by the greek Citybus

 

[Deleted member 783101]

djokovic breezes past these fortnite adhd kids when his serve is on

 

[Jokervich]

Djokovic is the master at working out opponents in the slams.

Also he outlasts them so well. This kid looked physically finished after 2 sets.

 

[NoleFam]

Bill Cowher!

The man.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I really hate when Djokovic uses a drop shot where he does not need to. He used to use pass shots in his peak days.

I feel he does it to save energy for later rounds. As he’s not as young now and needs to manage his body well.

 

[stringertom]

Is Pablo Carreno Busta his uncle?

No, but funky Marcel Granollers could be a Spanish uncle and @sureshs would be his Indian uncle.

 

[fundrazer]

LOL - no. Medvedev does not have the kind of shots that Brooksby displayed. Also Med stands WAAAY behind the baseline. Brooksby was very offensive in 1st 2 sets. Med can NEVER play like that ever.

Uhhh. When Medvedev throws his body into his forehand he can generate more power than Brooksby.

Medvedev can actually serve too.