Kralingen
Talk Tennis Guru
Only funnier outcome would be Felix somehow winning a USO Slam final as his first tournament win after going 0-8 in finals, lolCan you imagine Zverev's first top 10 win in a slam coming tomorrow?
2021 US Open SF: [1] Novak Djokovic vs. [4] Alexander Zverev
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Are you trolling? Zverev is playing by far the best tennis of his career from the olympics-presently
I hope you guys are right, but I don't see it. He has not looked like regular Zverev this year, especially the last few weeks. He didn't even do his customary 4 or 5 setters in early rounds. I am probably not giving Novak's tougher path and therefore better preparation enough credit, but it's offset some by fatigue from 3 straight exhausting matches (3.5 hours, 3 hours, 3.5 hours). He could just blow him out of the water because of it, a la, AO 2021, when he played tougher opponents, mostly with an injury, than Med and then thrashed him.
To be honest most of the posters on here who are saying Novak has this in the bag and it will be a dawdle are not Novak fans but rather Roger & Rafa fans along with other Novak haters.
It is a way of belittling Novak if he wins and to allow them to gloat if he loses.
The same things happens the other way around when non Rafa & non Roger fans try and make out that their opponents are rubbish and they Rafa/Roger just have to turn up to win.
It is a way of belittling Novak if he wins and to allow them to gloat if he loses.
The same things happens the other way around when non Rafa & non Roger fans try and make out that their opponents are rubbish and they Rafa/Roger just have to turn up to win.
You have to remember you're talking to the most clueless poster in this thread. I've never read more desperate, shallow, and embarrassing posts on here. I guess hes trying to throw out stats now to make his point more legitimate, but he doesn't understand the difference between wanting someone to win because you hate the other player and truly thinking they can for x, y, and z reasons. It makes no sense why he hates Novak yet loves spending so much time on his matchup threads. It's the definition of a posting contradiction.
WhiskeyEE
G.O.A.T.
It's partly circumstantial though. Sock match had 5 setter written all over it (or even a win for Sock) if he didn't get injured. He also had a very easy QF.
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Shame there are no draws in tennis.
Oh for sure on Sock. I was pissed. Did you notice how Zverev went over and had a long convo with his dad while Sock was getting worked on? Same guy claiming he know for certain Sissy was texting his dad in the bathroom like he did at the French. No one really called it out. I know I'm getting off topic here, but a lot of his behavior is starting to make me believe some of these allegations towards him. Similar character traits are required.
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WhiskeyEE
G.O.A.T.
Nah I never noticed. Only thing I'm that worried about is Novak's nerves cancelling out Zverev's nerves that will inevitably surface.
-snake-
Hall of Fame
Yeah, he's an effing hypocrite. I don't know if the wife beating stuff is true but we have evidence proving he's a sheety guy.
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
If Novak plays the way he did in the last 3 sets vs Berritinni, Zverev won't win a set. Zverev's second serve is WEAK, his forehand is shaky and becomes a UFE machine under pressure. Berritinni's serve and groundies are more reliable than Zverev, although Zverev's backhand is FAR better.
Quite honestly, Zverev has been crap in the last 3 matches. He should have lost to Sock, had the American not been injured. He was on brink of losing sets vs Harris and Sinner. Both of them missed sitters and choked massively.
Unless Novak is injured, there is literally a ZERO chance of Zverev winning. If Novak is close to the level vs Berrittinni the match will be 3 or at most 4 sets.
Sock would have beat a mutant combo of Djokovic/Federer/Nadal that night had he kept the level he displayed in the first set. That was the greatest set of tennis I have ever seen lol
Ivan Lendl
New User
Zverev in the zone can destroy anybody, but Djokovic is a master to disturb the opponent's rhythm. It will be close probably, and because of that I would say that Djokovic has a slight advantage. He will hold nerves better in tight situations. Novak in four sets.
Sephiroth
Hall of Fame
Zverev beats Djokovic then loses against FAA in the final would be the most crack USO I've seen
Aabye5
G.O.A.T.
Make it so, No. 1!
WhiskeyEE
G.O.A.T.
Riiiiight. He was never going to maintain that level for 3 sets anyway but he was obviously having a good night.
WhiskeyEE
G.O.A.T.
I was thinking that FAA beating Novak would be the craziest result. Never winning a set in 8 finals to beating a guy going for the grand slam in the USO final would be absolutely absurd.
Aabye5
G.O.A.T.
He didn't have to keep it up. Zverev was starting to lose it a bit in the second set. Tennis is a game for two, and Zverev has lost to Sock twice before.
It's a real pity Sock was injured. Would he have won? Who knows, but Zverev would like have sweat for quite a bit longer.
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
Really? By winning B03? He almost got beaten by Titsp in Cincy. And was a set and break behind by Novak in OG until Novak got physically exhausted.
Zedzilla was playing better when he won WTF. This is in no way his best tennis. Not even close. His second serve is still bad and his forehand is bag of UFEs.
Lol, Joker in 4, and not 3 because he knows Z cannot beat him so he will let his focus slip because he’ll be thinking about his laundry during the match.
It’s funny seeing hardcore ND fans trying to validate Z, all the while knowing that Novak will win this and the next 4 slams effortlessly. Good stuff!
It’s funny seeing hardcore ND fans trying to validate Z, all the while knowing that Novak will win this and the next 4 slams effortlessly. Good stuff!
edberg volleys
Hall of Fame
Zed just cannot win this one after what happened in the OG especially in best of 5, no way! Nole is a master when it comes to a revenge of tough losses.
Milehigh5280
Professional
This will be Novak's toughest match, but I'm still going with him in 4.
Not to brag, ok maybe a little, I will be attending the match. I'll try to share pics and videos
Not to brag, ok maybe a little, I will be attending the match. I'll try to share pics and videos
Unaatennista
New User
Have fun!!
I will enjoy this thread when all the people saying Zverev has no chance are giddy and celebrating after Zverev wins the first set.
“Djokovic is a mug!!! This is embarrassing!!!!”
and then after Djokovic wins it will be right back to
“Zverev is a mug!!!! How embarrassing that Djokovic played him in a semi final!!!”
According to this board, Djokovic has never actually won a match against a good player in good form.
“Djokovic is a mug!!! This is embarrassing!!!!”
and then after Djokovic wins it will be right back to
“Zverev is a mug!!!! How embarrassing that Djokovic played him in a semi final!!!”
According to this board, Djokovic has never actually won a match against a good player in good form.
Milehigh5280
Professional
Thank you! This will be my first live professional match ever! Needless to say, I'm excited
GabeT
G.O.A.T.
Kralingen
Talk Tennis Guru
OK if he has been crap and still winning in straights, then what about the world #1 who did lose sets including a 6-1 humiliation to Brooksby, Nishikori, and Rune?
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
Fortunately we won't find out. Since Novak will win. And pretty easily as well.
There is no mental gymnastics needed.
I'm just surprised you guys are betting for a serial choker with no slam history against the GOAT.
Federer and Del Potro
Talk Tennis Guru
Zverev Djokovic USO 2021 highlights - I am from the future
junior74
Talk Tennis Guru
I know from experience you need longer to warm up when hitting veteran age
Tennisfan339
Professional
Maybe it's just better to lose the first set in this match?
So far this year, they've met 3 times.
ATP Cup: Zverev took the first set in tie-break and lost in 3
Melbourne. Zverev took the first set in tie-break and lost in 4
Olympics: this time Djokovic won the first set 6-1 and lost in 3
Since last year Djokovic is practically unplayable when he loses the first set. Just ask Tsitsipas, Nadal, Musetti, Draper,Edmund, Carreno, Monfils, Bautista, Raonic, Berrettini, Brooksby, Nishikori,... If I were Zverev I would donate the first set on purpose. LOL
So far this year, they've met 3 times.
ATP Cup: Zverev took the first set in tie-break and lost in 3
Melbourne. Zverev took the first set in tie-break and lost in 4
Olympics: this time Djokovic won the first set 6-1 and lost in 3
Since last year Djokovic is practically unplayable when he loses the first set. Just ask Tsitsipas, Nadal, Musetti, Draper,Edmund, Carreno, Monfils, Bautista, Raonic, Berrettini, Brooksby, Nishikori,... If I were Zverev I would donate the first set on purpose. LOL
duaneeo
Legend
LOL, no. No way would Sock have kept up the zone level of the first set. It would've been a 4-setter for Zverev had Sock not got injured.
None of that is true lol
If Zverev plays well, then yes. But it's always possible that Zverev just sucks for a large part of a match, and then it's one of those days where he can lose to anyone. And then the opponent doesn't even need his "zone level".
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
Nice post. But Djoker also wins a lot of matches in straight sets.
If Zedzilla loses set 1 - there is more than a 50% chance of straight set blowout.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Can’t wait for this! It’s gonna be epic!
If Novak loses of course i will be gutted especially for few days. However if he loses to a Zverev who is serving and playing out of his skin than that will in a way be easier to take as some days you just come up against an opponent who is on fire.
I do think if it goes to 5 sets Novak is likely to win but i can see either winning in 4 hard fought sets. Hope it is Novak who does it though.
I do think if it goes to 5 sets Novak is likely to win but i can see either winning in 4 hard fought sets. Hope it is Novak who does it though.
wang07
Semi-Pro
Still ABZ, but if the winning streak (which includes defeating Djoker in a big match) is anything to go by, this should be an exciting one. There may never be a better opportunity for Zed to overcome those hurdles. Especially if Djokovic will be tight and shaky under the tremendous pressure, you'd expect that he gets punished by a guy 10 years his junior, who is at his absolute peak. I still trust Medvedev more, if it comes to that, but let's see. If Zverev implodes and becomes an UE machine, then the guy is truly a lost cause, in terms of mental strength.
UnforcedTerror
Hall of Fame
Not many would have picked Zed if Djokovic hadn't dropped sets to Rune, Kei, Brooks and Berrettini.
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Djokovic is a notch above Zverev, no chance of Zverev winning.
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Deleted member 771911
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It's both possible to:
1) Be part of ABND and want him to lose because your fave is Federer or Nadal. Or you just plain old dislike him because you're a human and sometimes you dislike people.
2) Be able to see reasons why Zverev might beat Djokovic.
Also, I find it funny when Djokovic fans say 'you only say Zverev will win because you hate Djokovic."
Oh, ok? Any you say Djokovic will win...because....?
1) Be part of ABND and want him to lose because your fave is Federer or Nadal. Or you just plain old dislike him because you're a human and sometimes you dislike people.
2) Be able to see reasons why Zverev might beat Djokovic.
Also, I find it funny when Djokovic fans say 'you only say Zverev will win because you hate Djokovic."
Oh, ok? Any you say Djokovic will win...because....?
Kralingen
Talk Tennis Guru
it's just trolls imo.
This website has a huge issue with people misrepresenting how they actually feel as an agenda. i.e. Fedal fans saying 'it's NID Djokovic will win'. I have actually seen a lot of nervousness and trepidation from Djokovic fans on here. Obviously some over confidence about 'earth's mightiest warrior' and other cringe BS like that. But most people who actually follow tennis, even if you aren't a Djokovic fan, know the Olympics match happened. Don't know how anyone can watch that and then say Zverev can't win, given that he handed Djokovic a breadstick in the 3rd set. That's undeniable.
But so many people are just like 'it's NID, the NextGen sucks, etc.' that we barely ever get to nuanced analysis of the matchups. This is an intriguing tactical match tbh.
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Vamos Rafa Nadal
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I wish this were true. Unfortunately it's not true ): But I do think Zverev will win the match if he doesn't have those mental lapses where he loses his concentration at pivotal moments in the match. He definitely is the better player so far in this tournament but that doesn't always translate into winning the match.
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Today we will learn the truth about Zverev.
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