2021 Wimbledon R2: Novak Djokovic [1] vs Kevin Anderson [109]

[Deleted member 629564]

Last big match between them:

2018 Wimbledon Final

H2H:
Djokovic 9-2 Anderson

 

[paolo2143]

Make no mistake this is a very tricky 2nd rd tie for Novak and if Kevin is serving well then Novak will have to play well to win

 

[Nadal_King]

Last tough match for Djokovic before Final it seems,top half seriously looks a Atp 500 at best if you exclude Djokovic

 

[UnforcedTerror]

41 aces from Anderson in R1!!

This could get very ugly for Djokovic. The one who clutches the tiebreaks will win the match.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Hopefully this match is on centre court. The upset chances is more dangerous if they put this match on court 1.

Djoko needs to be dialled in from the start here. A tricky match especially if Kandy brings his top serving day. I think djoko can get the job done but likely in 4 sets again.

 

[swordtennis]

Hopefully this match is on centre court. The upset chances is more dangerous if they put this match on court 1.

Djoko needs to be dialled in from the start here. A tricky match especially if Kandy brings his top serving day. I think djoko can get the job done but likely in 4 sets again.

This is turning into The Chaos major!
The draws are getting turned upside down.
The mouth breathers are still complaining like the old nagging hens that they are LOL!

 

[Nadal_King]

Hopefully this match is on centre court. The upset chances is more dangerous if they put this match on court 1.

Djoko needs to be dialled in from the start here. A tricky match especially if Kandy brings his top serving day. I think djoko can get the job done but likely in 4 sets again.

With the field in top half djokovic in unlikely to play on court 1 in first week and post that field gets merged at Wimbledon so maybe might have to play 1 in 2nd week

 

[junior74]

Djokovic in straight sets.

He knows he is on grass now. Definitely not the real tennis, but #20 it is.

 

[Sephiroth]

Anderson only has a slim chance if it's on Court 1

 

[Fedeonic]

Was it necessary to put Anderson's ranking on the title?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

With the field in top half djokovic in unlikely to play on court 1 in first week and post that field gets merged at Wimbledon so maybe might have to play 1 in 2nd week

Yeah I agree. The fact he’s on the opposite side to Federer is good news. As for this week he’s the top attraction in the top half so hopefully he keeps getting centre.

I don’t mind him being on court 1 for potential last 16 or quarter match. As I don’t think he’d face a big server by then. Kandy seems the only big server in his way in that side of draw. A tricky early round against a servebot like Anderson I’d be more comfortable if this is on centre. We will see what happens.

 

[Deleted member 629564]

Was it necessary to put Anderson's ranking on the title?

Not necessary, but worthy to do

 

[junior74]

Was it necessary to put Anderson's ranking on the title?

Draper #253 took a set... #109 should take at least 2!

 

[Nadal_King]

Yeah I agree. The fact he’s on the opposite side to Federer is good news. As for this week he’s the top attraction in the top half so hopefully he keeps getting centre.

I don’t mind him being on court 1 for potential last 16 or quarter match. As I don’t think he’d face a big server by then. Kandy seems the only big server in his way in that side of draw. A tricky early round against a servebot like Anderson I’d be more comfortable if this is on centre. We will see what happens.

I forgot murray is also in this half so if he keeps winning and they keep 2 women's match on centre then maybe djokovic might be pushed to court 1 but even women's side is short on star power in bottom half

 

[NintendoTennis1990]

41 aces from Anderson in R1!!

This could get very ugly for Djokovic. The one who clutches the tiebreaks will win the match.

Well gotta admit Djokovic hasn't strugleed against servebots in years, this shouldnt be nothing more than a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2

 

[Fedeonic]

Draper #253 took a set... #109 should take at least 2!

Considering how Kandy served today, that might happen. Literally the only WB match that I saw today was Anderson-Barrios, and that was because the latter was a Chilean.

 

[daphne]

Votes: 2 16.7%

• kishnabe
• Dominic & Andrey

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I forgot murray is also in this half so if he keeps winning and they keep 2 women's match on centre then maybe djokovic might be pushed to court 1 but even women's side is short on star power in bottom half

Yeah the Murray factor does worry me a bit. With him going through he could get centre again. Unless they just keep Djokovic and Murray matches at the centre court matches next round.

The thing is though with Djokovic being World no1, defending champion and won last 2 slams he deserves centre court more for next round. He should get the slot.

I feel if they shove Novak on court 1 they may do it to secretly hope to create the perfect storm for an upset. We know the Wimbledon organisers will always favour Murray and Federer over Djokovic here.

 

[Nostradamus]

Last big match between them:

2018 Wimbledon Final

H2H:
Djokovic 9-2 Anderson

Kevin gonna beat him this time

 

[Nadal_King]

Yeah the Murray factor does worry me a bit. With him going through he could get centre again. Unless they just keep Djokovic and Murray matches at the centre court matches next round.

The thing is though with Djokovic being World no1, defending champion and won last 2 slams he deserves centre court more for next round. He should get the slot.

I feel if they shove Novak on court 1 they may do it to secretly hope to create the perfect storm for an upset. We know the Wimbledon organisers will always favour Murray and Federer over Djokovic here.

You are right but Murray is playing there after 2017 and being such a crowd favorite there they might keep him on centre especially with the seeds left although djokovic vs Anderson deserves top billing

 

[Tennisgods]

Make no mistake this is a very tricky 2nd rd tie for Novak and if Kevin is serving well then Novak will have to play well to win

 

[junior74]

Considering how Kandy served today, that might happen. Literally the only WB match that I saw today was Anderson-Barrios, and that was because the latter was a Chilean.

I honestly don't think so. Anderson was in good form in Wimby 18, and he was nowhere close.

 

[Rago]

Expecting a tight 4 set match.

 

[One]

I dont think KA can break Novaks serve, but since Novak return is not what it used to be, we gonna see 1 or maybe even 2 TB. Novak in 4 again.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Tennis and sport has humbled me enough that all opponents deserve respect. Anything can happen. Djoko is favourite but again this won’t be easy. Novak will need to stay sharp and keep serving the way he is. Then be clinical on the break point chances he gets.

It will be an interesting match. Hope Novak wins but Kandy deserves respect here. A former Wimbledon and us open finalist so he no mug.

 

[TennisFan3]

Novak in STRAIGHTS. This will be MUCH easier than the Wimb 2018 Final.
Novak is 3x better than Wimb 2018.
Kevin is 3x WORSE than Wimb 2018.

 

[El_Yotamo]

I think Novak wins easily, but in 4 because of slipperiness like today

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Really? Novak in straight sets. Yawn.

 

[CCPass]

3 out of 5 Djokovic’s Wimbledon titles won through beating Anderson

 

[MichaelNadal]

Dovack will take Kevo apart like a cheap Lego man

 

[Krish0608]

No need to hype up washed up Kevin Anderson. This will be straight sets for Novak with 1 (or 2) bakery products(s).

 

[Russeljones]

Big Kev has smelled blood and will shock Djokovic in three. Either that or he will win three games himself.

 

[PilotPete]

Probably 10 games at most for Anderson.

 

[Deleted member 629564]

3 out of 5 Djokovic’s Wimbledon titles won through beating Anderson

What does it tell us?

 

[Strale]

7:5 7:5 7:5 for Djokovic

 

[BGod]

Novak would have to go into troll mode to lose a set. I know he likes to play around but surely not in the 2nd round of Wimbledon. He gave Draper a feel so hopefully that's out of his system and he takes this in straights.

Let's be clear, Laver Cup doesn't count so basically Anderson hasn't beat Novak since he was a 1 time Slam champion.

 

[Hitman]

Early challenge in the draw, but Novak is already in the mood here and he will not be taking Anderson lightly.

 

[kishnabe]

Anderson in 5. Will get this revenge for

Votes: 2 16.7%

• kishnabe
• Dominic & Andrey

We will see when Djokovic loses to Anderson.

 

[Hamnavoe]

6-4 6-7 6-3 6-2

Djokovic a bit rusty for the first two sets, dropping the second in a tiebreak, but gets into a nice groove in the third and pulls away to win comfortably in four.

 

[swordtennis]

Early challenge in the draw, but Novak is already in the mood here and he will not be taking Anderson lightly.

I think I see his "eye of tiger".
It looks like he is just starting up where he left off in Paris.
This match will tell us much.

 

[daphne]

Anderson in 5. Will get this revenge for


We will see when Djokovic loses to Anderson.

lol

 

[daphne]

Kevin gonna beat him this time

lol

 

[Hitman]

I think I see his "eye of tiger".
It looks like he is just starting up where he left off in Paris.
This match will tell us much.

Yeah. He's got that look about him already.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Bold prediction here. Djokovic will win.

 

[Deleted member 629564]

Big Kev has smelled blood and will shock Djokovic in three. Either that or he will win three games himself.

Agree.
For sure Djokovic wins 18 games, while Anderson wins either 3 or 23.

 

[swordtennis]

Yeah. He's got that look about him already.

I really noticed it when ole Benny Roachlisberger asked him that WTA question.
Had that miffed seething look in his eyes.....
He is going out swinging looks like he is really loose as well.
Strokes and serves are free flowing.
Still early tho!

 

[Hitman]

I really noticed it when ole Benny Roachlisberger asked him that WTA question.
Had that miffed seething look in his eyes.....
He is going out swinging looks like he is really loose as well.
Strokes and serves are free flowing.
Still early tho!

Next round is key.

 

[Pandaman]

Last big match between them:

2018 Wimbledon Final

H2H:
Djokovic 9-2 Anderson

Idt laver cup counts. That means Novak has beaten him 9 straight times. The 2018 Wimbledon scoreline was when Novak had not won anything for two years + playing two straight days while Anderson had a day off.

Anderson has no chance of winning a set unless Novak is feeling charitable...which he does tend to feel nowadays.

 

[Kralingen]

Kevin will come out and serve the match of his life probably. Perfect aces and variety and won’t let himself miss two first serves in a row.

That said Djokovic in 4.

 

[I Am Finnish]

It will be a acefest
Servebot in 3