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Djokovic only 1.5 year younger than Rafa.Shouldn't he outlast them when he's 5 years younger than Rafa and 6 years younger than Roger? Seems logical.
Djokovic only 1.5 year younger than Rafa.Shouldn't he outlast them when he's 5 years younger than Rafa and 6 years younger than Roger? Seems logical.
Djokovic only 1.5 year younger than Rafa.
That one year feels like 5 years right now. Especially with rafas constant injuries.More like 1.
That one year feels like 5 years right now. Especially with rafas constant injuries.
No, a bit less than 12 months difference actuallyDjokovic only 1.5 year younger than Rafa.
In my opinion, true tennis fans should be cheering for history making potential. I’d love to see a male player achieve the CYGS in my lifetime. This is my best chance to witness it.True tennis fans should all be cheering for consecutive slams with a 22-year-old finalist!
Yeah true. Novak needs to play it consistently to his BH as much as possible to try break it down.Scary match.
Should be some ball bashing fun.
Just keep pounding that OHB Novak and you should get through in 4 or 5!
No he doesn't. His average first serve speed in 2021 is 116 MPH (ancient Fed is also at 116 MPH average). Denis does have an effective lefty serve, but he's facing the greatest returner since Andre which will likely frustrate him. Djokovic returns balls that nobody else can return. A huge serve is Sampras, Nick or Raonic. Denis has never been anywhere near that level.Shapovalov has huge serve....
I'll actually have to say something.If I have to see Djokovic giving the crowd his heart one more time...
Happiest Wimby moment for me back in the day. True respect for Arthur to design and enact that upset, one of the all-time upsets of a #1 player due to the finals stage it occurred on.In 1975, the late Arthur Ashe played against Jimmy Connors for the Wimbledon title. Ashe was well past his prime and had only won 1 slam title in his career in 1968. I watched this match. Connors was the overwhelming favorite and I recall how the announcers were worried about Ashe being humiliated. But, he played a brilliant match to overcome Connors and take his only Wimbledon title. This is a great precedent for what could happen tomorrow.
But where is the parallel for it to be a precedent? It's not even the final yet...In 1975, the late Arthur Ashe played against Jimmy Connors for the Wimbledon title. Ashe was well past his prime and had only won 1 slam title in his career in 1968. I watched this match. Connors was the overwhelming favorite and I recall how the announcers were worried about Ashe being humiliated. But, he played a brilliant match to overcome Connors and take his only Wimbledon title. This is a great precedent for what could happen tomorrow.
It might be more tolerated if there wasn’t other “chest work” baggage to go along with it:I'll actually have to say something.
And he wonders why he's universally disliked in comparison - Sad.
It might be more tolerated if there wasn’t other “chest work” baggage to go along with it:
I guess it's all about whether Shapo can win a set or not. No one actually believes he can actually win the match.
Dennis has some technical deficiencies on the backhand which causes the low shot tolerance from that wing. That would put more pressure on the forehand as well.
Novak will make Dennis play that extra ball, move him around and take time away. Not to mention the 5 setter vs Kachanov would compromise Shapo mentally and physically.
I guess it would depend more on how well Novak plays. If Novak plays at his GF slam level, then no Shapo won't win a set.I don’t think he will win a set. What do you think?
A 19 time slam champion and 10 time Semifinalist at Wimbledon, will handle the occasion 10x better than Shapo does. Shapo will be the one under pressure of the first GS SF and likely to choke.I think the key for Novak to win this match is to attack. If he relies too much on his defense and the Canadian youngster has a Stanimal day, it could get complicated.
Overall, this late stage match is less dangerous for Novak than an earlier round match against Shapo, when the kid can really play with nothing to lose. Now he is in the unfamiliar territory of major semifinals and big reward in sight.
I think the key for Novak to win this match is to attack. If he relies too much on his defense and the Canadian youngster has a Stanimal day, it could get complicated.
Overall, this late stage match is less dangerous for Novak than an earlier round match against Shapo, when the kid can really play with nothing to lose. Now he is in the unfamiliar territory of major semifinals and big reward in sight.
In 1975, the late Arthur Ashe played against Jimmy Connors for the Wimbledon title. Ashe was well past his prime and had only won 1 slam title in his career in 1968. I watched this match. Connors was the overwhelming favorite and I recall how the announcers were worried about Ashe being humiliated. But, he played a brilliant match to overcome Connors and take his only Wimbledon title. This is a great precedent for what could happen tomorrow.
Tell me Hitman, was it you that started the Shapo as a Jedi thing? It's great.The Force is with him, but he's not a slam winner yet....
I don't think he wonders why he's "universally disliked". It's just a narrative people like you create to rationalize your unfounded contempt. Sad.I'll actually have to say something.
And he wonders why he's universally disliked in comparison - Sad.
Tell me Hitman, was it you that started the Shapo as a Jedi thing? It's great.
How is the force with Shapo? He is the least impressive next gen. I'd rate Titsp, Med, Zed - over this guy.The Force is with him, but he's not a slam winner yet....
I agree with a lot of this. Some good points were made by @gogo and @Hamnavoe yesterday as to why this could slip out of his hands if he doesn't play well. Him mentioning the wind in his presser would go a long way in explaining the safety of his shots the last few rounds. He could also just be tired. Who knows.I guess it's all about whether Shapo can win a set or not. No one actually believes he can actually win the match. 6-3, 7-6, 6-2 the scoreline prediction for Novak.
Dennis has some technical deficiencies on the backhand which causes the low shot tolerance from that wing. That would put more pressure on the forehand as well.
Novak will make Dennis play that extra ball, move him around and take time away. Not to mention the 5 setter vs Kachanov would compromise Shapo mentally and physically.
Hurkacz has already saved tennisShapavalov in 5. Please save tennis.
It wasn't "started," it just is...Tell me Hitman, was it you that started the Shapo as a Jedi thing? It's great.
No he doesn't. His average first serve speed in 2021 is 116 MPH (ancient Fed is also at 116 MPH average). Denis does have an effective lefty serve, but he's facing the greatest returner since Andre which will likely frustrate him. Djokovic returns balls that nobody else can return. A huge serve is Sampras, Nick or Raonic. Denis has never been anywhere near that level.
How is the force with Shapo? He is the least impressive next gen. I'd rate Titsp, Med, Zed - over this guy.
His backhand is flashy and technically suspect. His tennis acumen is very low. His shot selection leaves a lot to be desired, and so too his shot tolerance.
I'm pretty sure Shapo will NEVER win a slam.
But not consistently and not at a high percentage. His average first serve speed since the 2020 USO is 116 MPH. Obviously that means he can (and does) serve 128 sometimes, but also will serve 111 to make an "average."He was serving plenty of 120 plus bombs the other day right up to last game of match
I don't think he wonders why he's "universally disliked". It's just a narrative people like you create to rationalize your unfounded contempt. Sad.
I feel bad for you
It's kind of pathetic that people post that skewed perspective video of Novak yelling at his box and try to pass it off as him yelling at the ball kid. That video is as fake news as it gets. The kid is standing to the side of him and gets spooked by Novak screaming at his box. And the photos of Novak and that Indian actress were taken at the #1 celebrity/paparazzi spot in LA. Everyone who goes there is trying to get photographed by the media. If he was trying to cheat on Jelena, that's literally the last place he would ever go. Some of you people are so pathetic in your attempts to smear him that you literally resort to making things up.
Did he beat Borevak in the final?Hurkacz has already saved tennis
I don't know if he does or doesn't, but I do know that he might have it.I see an upset happening, but not in the semis. I don't think Shapovalov yet has the mentality to beat Nole.
I see an upset happening, but not in the semis. I don't think Shapovalov yet has the mentality to beat Nole.
It's kind of pathetic that people post that skewed perspective video of Novak yelling at his box and try to pass it off as him yelling at the ball kid. That video is as fake news as it gets. The kid is standing to the side of him and gets spooked by Novak screaming at his box. And the photos of Novak and that Indian actress were taken at the #1 celebrity/paparazzi spot in LA. Everyone who goes there is trying to get photographed by the media. If he was trying to cheat on Jelena, that's literally the last place he would ever go. Some of you people are so pathetic in your attempts to smear him that you literally resort to making things up.
Dunno if posted already, but I quite enjoy hearing Shapo talk about his tennis.
~4:05 question and response is particularly interesting, with Shapo talking about his natural attacking instincts and learning how to rein in his game...
I don't know if he does or doesn't, but I do know that he might have it.