2021 US Open SF: [1] Novak Djokovic vs. [4] Alexander Zverev

[RF-18]

Is it just me or does Novak almost always serve down the T on big points?

He served out wide on the last BP.

 

[ForehandCross]

I saw Med earlier and I like him a lot.

But Djokovic would eat him alive. This is too solid from Djokovic. He is doing everything there is to do and doing it well.

Berretini woke up a beast. Here's hoping Sascha does something incredible and beats him.

 

[RaulRamirez]

If a Tsitispas sheets in the woods and no one's around to hear it, does it make a sound?

Thanks for the word picture - and picture picture - MT.

 

[junior74]

Novak is serving better than Zed

Zed is returning better than Novak

 

[tudwell]

It’s hilarious how different this match feels now than it did the first few games. Both guys came out looking confident and dialed in and they’ve both retreated to fairly nervous, inconsistent tennis. Some good points here and there, but not the barnburner it looked like it might be. Hope the level picks up at some point.

 

[ChrisRF]

Zverev should just retire from the match at this point. What an embarrassment this guy is.

Honestly, what do you expect from him? I'm totally not his fan, but midway into the 3rd set he makes it a totally open match just regarding the score. That's actually more than I expected.

 

[TripleATeam]

Is it just me or does Novak almost always serve down the T on big points?

Absolutely right, but only if it's a 1st. Otherwise it's a body serve.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

This match feels like Djoker just needs one break and he wins in 4 sets

 

[MeatTornado]

ESPN focusing on Djokovic rubbing his back lol

 

[El_Yotamo]

Alright. I believe Zverev can win this despite messing up in the 2nd set. That's what I'm saying

Under normal circumstances I'd agree. However this pattern in Djokovic-ngbs matches has happened way too much for me to agree in this case

 

[ACE of Hearts]

I am being harsh, but certainly not overly harsh. ATGs do not suffer dips nearly as great as Zverev's and those dips last much much less time. End of story, those are facts

I can't believe it's controversial to some people to say that Zverev is mentally leagues below ATGs, but that's 2021 I guess

You’re wrong. When two greats play against each other the level dips from set to set.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

I saw Med earlier and I like him a lot.

But Djokovic would eat him alive. This is too solid from Djokovic. He is doing everything there is to do and doing it well.

Berretini woke up a beast. Here's hoping Sascha does something incredible and beats him.

Djok hasn't been that good. Zverev just has a brick in his pants as many expected. If Medvedev comes to court with a diaper, we could be in for a cracker. Should it be Med-Djok

 

[guga_fan]

Very poor match after the first set. Med should be thrilled.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

This match has been UEs filled by both players.

 

[The Devil probably]

Easy hold.

 

[Chanwan]

Z going down the T on almost all his serves. Djoko has him read now.

 

[The Fedfather]

Under normal circumstances I'd agree. However this pattern in Djokovic-ngbs matches has happened way too much for me to agree in this case

Life is easier when you're an optimist, I guess.

 

[TennisFan3]

ESPN focusing on Djokovic rubbing his back lol

This is desperation.

 

[Pmasterfunk]

He served out wide on the last BP.

Novak reading TTW during changeovers confirmed

 

[Mivic]

Novak still hasn't even really locked into his B game from the baseline at this point. He still looks a bit tight. If he starts to move through the gears it could get ugly for Zverev, but at this point its still anybody's match.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Whos gonna be throwing money at this sport in the future if all these kids literally have to wait for the Big 3 to be in wheelchairs to win?

 

[El_Yotamo]

You’re wrong. When two greats play against each other the level dips from set to set.

I'm gonna say this again for the very last time because it's wasting my time at this point: the level can dip, but it depends on how long it dips for and by how much. That's it, not all dips are created equal and that should be obvious

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Djokovic ground strokes rubbish


serve 10/10 though.It’s as good as peak fed

goes to show All u really need is a great serve to win grand slams. The basics haven’t changed.

Funny you say that zverev’’s ground game has been poorz

 

[Cortana]

Please Djokovic.

 

[Hera]

Wild BH error from Novak.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

McEnroe being a doomer about Egg's back.

 

[Sudacafan]

Many UEs

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Danger time for novak here.

 

[Cortana]

Novak struggling in every service game so far.

 

[Open Stance]

Novak's level has dropped.

 

[El_Yotamo]

Life is easier when you're an optimist, I guess.

100%. As I've written elsewhere I'm an optimist in terms of almost everything in life, but nextgen have taken away any optimism I'd have for them

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Djokovic to throat a ballkid ?

 

[RaulRamirez]

I saw Med earlier and I like him a lot.

But Djokovic would eat him alive. This is too solid from Djokovic. He is doing everything there is to do and doing it well.

Berretini woke up a beast. Here's hoping Sascha does something incredible and beats him.

I'd like to see it. But actually, I thought Sets 2-4 versus Berr was the best he's looked since the AO Final. Not seeing that tonight,

 

[I Am Finnish]

Nonchalant

 

[ForehandCross]

Djok hasn't been that good. Zverev just has a brick in his pants as many expected. If Medvedev comes to court with a diaper, we could be in for a cracker. Should it be Med-Djok

I just joined for this set.

People aren't seeing what I saw. Errors are there. But within the span of 4 games I have seen him use the net perfectly, rally perfectly 4-5 times and serve like Federer.

After Australia, I just don't want another nightmare.

Meanwhile Djokovic actually imploding 15-30.

 

[Jokervich]

Whos gonna be throwing money at this sport in the future if all these kids literally have to wait for the Big 3 to be in wheelchairs to win?

You can still make very good money winning masters and making it to latter stages of slams, even if you don't win the slam.

 

[fundrazer]

Maybe this is the game to break. Don't waste this Zverev.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Passing shot sniper.

 

[Fedinkum]

Common Z!! I never cheer for you but I am making an exception today!!

 

[Fed881981]

Many UEs

Yeah, Djokovic is not playing in this set. He missed few routine shots.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Two break points for zverev

 

[brinkeguthrie]

I am not a Djoker fan at all- and after what I've read of Zverev and his GF; less of a fan of him. So I don't care who wins.

 

[ChrisRF]

I am being harsh, but certainly not overly harsh. ATGs do not suffer dips nearly as great as Zverev's and those dips last much much less time. End of story, those are facts

I can't believe it's controversial to some people to say that Zverev is mentally leagues below ATGs, but that's 2021 I guess

I don't know what you mean here. Remember someone like Becker was an ATG, and his ups and downs against nobodies were legendary. In the end someone becomes an ATG by results and titles. Mental aspects are totally different.

 

[Mivic]

Djokovic is still really tight. Zverev barely having to do anything to create opportunities on the Novak serve.

 

[The Fedfather]

A small window of opportunity here. Come on, Sasha

 

[junior74]

This match has been UEs filled by both players.

First set was forced errors mostly. High quality.

Set 2 and 3 have been quite forgettable

 

[ForehandCross]

CMON Z 15-40

 

[fundrazer]

BEAUTIFUL PASS! Let's go!

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Zverev goes for the 2011 Djokovic MP down shot. Fails.

 

[MeatTornado]

Was going for the S&V on break point...