2022 ATP Finals SF: [7] Novak Djokovic vs Taylor Fritz [8]

[NeutralFan]

Djokovic is ultimate TB player, he plays each point with so much focus ,it's unbelievable.congrats him.

 

[Krish0608]

Novak was literally begging Fritz to take that set. Fritz says no thank you.

 

[DSH]

Just another day at the office

Sampras vs Djokovic, 10 matches under indoor conditions, who wins?

 

[roysid]

When fritz goes for shots he misses, when he plays defensive , novak plays him around.

And he has the unique ability to choke at right moment like the service game at 5-4

 

[Kralingen]

Djokovic really should be studied by athletes of other disciplines though. The ability to phone it in 90% of the time and then just pull out your best in pressure situations.. it’s unfathomable sometimes

 

[TheAssassin]

Djokovic really likes condensing poor play into an entire service game doesn't he lol. Thankfully the guy is still clutch like crazy.

One more tomorrow, Mr Stunning...

 

[Krish0608]

Except for Novak and Rafa, everybody must pose with that Lavazza mug in the Billboards because that’s what these guys are.

 

[The Guru]

Djokovic earned an easy semi by going 3-0 in the stacked group. He better step it up for the final though.

 

[NoleFam]

With this win, Djokovic will end the year #5 in the world (if Rublev loses).

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

That was the worst match Djokovic played here but somehow pulls it out in 2 tiebreaks. Clearly, he was physically off after that match yesterday but he has more time to recover now for the final.

I agree. He won on sheer will and never going up. It reminded me of the Wimbledon 2019 final against at times. He’s a mentality giant though. I’m glad he proved me wrong as I worried today. Good news though that was less physical and he has more time to recover for final. First final since 2018! Idemo!!

 

[DSH]

Djoko does it again! I honestly didn’t see him pulling through that. I’m pleased he made a mug of me again haha! What mentality beast.
Congrats to fritz for good performance and great tournament.

That sounds very condescending.

 

[tennis_pro]

I didn't know the oldest WTF champion is Fed (2011, 30 years old). If Djokovic wins tomorrow he'll break the record by 5 years lol.

But I'm surprised that no 30+ year old won the tournament with the exception of Fed who was just 3 months past 30.

 

[Krish0608]

Had this gone 3, the final may have been a toss-up. Now it’s NID.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

That sounds very condescending.

Ah sorry bro. I didn’t mean it that way. He’s a great guy and a talented player. I believe he will win more events.

 

[DSH]

Had this gone 3, the final may have been a toss-up. Now it’s NID.

Nadal's pupil is the last hope.

 

[Tiki-Taka]

So much for him being there for the taking due to yesterday's marathon. Fritz is a great player but the gap between him and Novak was and still is significant.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djokovic is ultimate TB player, he plays each point with so much focus ,it's unbelievable.congrats him.

Sheer warrior spirit! I honestly don‘t know how he keeps doing it. Remarkable considering he wasn’t at his best.

 

[tennis_pro]

Had this gone 3, the final may have been a toss-up. Now it’s NID.

Yeah unless something really unexpected happens Djokovic isn't losing a big final to Ruud/Rublev lol.

 

[NoleFam]

I agree. He won on sheer will and never going up. It reminded me of the Wimbledon 2019 final against at times. He’s a mentality giant though. I’m glad he proved me wrong as I worried today. Good news though that was less physical and he has more time to recover for final. First final since 2018! Idemo!!

He looked low energy most of that 2nd set until he got that break back and then seemed to get a second wind. Before that, I thought it was going a 3rd and that was worrying indeed. Yes the match today was a lot less physical and being that the match is tomorrow evening, that should be enough time to recover. He won't get a better chance than now to win this title again.

 

[TheAssassin]

Finally now that his season is over, must salute Fritz. He was a true hero in certain moments this year, when nobody else wanted to take responsibility. Wink wink.

 

[Mivic]

Djokovic earned an easy semi by going 3-0 in the stacked group. He better step it up for the final though.

Djokovic started looking fresher towards the end of the match. I think it was just a case of stiff legs for the first set and a half. Once he shook the rust off he still looked OK physically. Since he'll be playing in the evening tomorrow too I don't think recovery will be too much of an issue. Really big that he managed to pull this one out in straights as well. Would have been tough otherwise but as of now I'm confident he gets the job done.

 

[Blahovic]

Djokovic earned an easy semi by going 3-0 in the stacked group. He better step it up for the final though.

Fritz was a more dangerous opponent for him than Rublev/Ruud.

 

[NeutralFan]

Sheer warrior spirit! I honestly don‘t know how he keeps doing it. Remarkable considering he wasn’t at his best.

This reminded me of 2019wc final where he was sloppy at most of the time but a wall whenever occasion arose.

 

[AO13]

for what its worth,,, even if taylor took novak to 3rd set, i can't seen taylor winning this match. novak probably would have drank some more of magic juice and won this match.

Imagine if anyone had this juice...

For example you, I believe if you would drink this juice, you would play the same tennis as Novak for sure, the shotmaking, service, backhand, the mental aspect,...

Too good Novak only has the formula, or likes of Paires or Bubliks would be Grand Slam champions.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

He looked low energy most of that 2nd set until he got that break back and then seemed to get a second wind. Before that, I thought it was going a 3rd and that was worring indeed. Yes the match today was a lot less physical and being that the match is tomorrow evening, that should be enough time to recover. He won't get a better chance than now to win this title again.

I agree. Considering he got it done in 2 sets and he know has over a day to recover. This is the best scenario we could hope for.

 

[The Guru]

He looked low energy most of that 2nd set until he got that break back and then seemed to get a second wind. Before that, I thought it was going a 3rd and that was worring indeed. Yes the match today was a lot less physical and being that the match is tomorrow evening, that should be enough time to recover. He won't get a better chance than now to win this title again.

Yeah especially cuz it'll be Ruud or Rublev in the final tomorrow. I'd rather have tired Novak against those dudes than fresh Novak against in form Med/Zed/Tim (the guys who've taken him out the last 4 years)

 

[DSH]

Finally now that his season is over, must salute Fritz. He was a true hero in certain moments this year, when nobody else wanted to take responsibility. Wink wink.

Of course, when he loses to your idol he is "the savior".

 

[tennis_error]

Confined it was group of Americans...

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

This reminded me of 2019wc final where he was sloppy at most of the time but a wall whenever occasion arose.

Totally agree. When it came to tiebreakers or at the 5-4 parts of match he went into wall mode. That was the difference in end.

 

[pj80]

Taylor had a sitter gimme shot and novak was going to go other way, he guessed wrong. so it was easy point for taylor. so novak should give him the point

Honestly I think he would have missed it anyway...

 

[TheAssassin]

Of course, when he loses to your idol he is "the savior".

Seems like you are searching for one right now.

Nadal's pupil is the last hope.

 

[djokovic the conqueror]

Djokovic is the most steady and clutch player ever. He just had to wait for Fritz to mentally implode.
No way Djokovic would miss that easy down the line backhand regardless of who tries to distract him.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Sampras vs Djokovic, 10 matches under indoor conditions, who wins?

7-3 or 8-2 Pete

 

[NoleFam]

Yeah especially cuz it'll be Ruud or Rublev in the final tomorrow. I'd rather have tired Novak against those dudes than fresh Novak against in form Med/Zed/Tim (the guys who've taken him out the last 4 years)

Yea there is no Zverev or Thiem this year who can take the racket of your hand. Even if he isn't that fresh, there is no better chance than now.

 

[Nostradamus]

Imagine if anyone had this juice...

For example you, I believe if you would drink this juice, you would play the same tennis as Novak for sure, the shotmaking, service, backhand, the mental aspect,...

Too good Novak only has the formula, or likes of Paires or Bubliks would be Grand Slam champions.

unfortunately for you, only novak's team knows the recipe

 

[DSH]

7-3 or 8-2 Pete

What do you think then that Djokovic, whom you admire so much, is about to surpass the 5 titles won by the American in the 90s?

 

[jindra]

Spectator that yelled out and made Fritz miss when serving for 2nd set was identified

 

[paolo2143]

I am taking nothing for granted especially after Novak's last couple of finals at this tournament.

However, Novak will know himself that given the fact he has more rest for final and his H2H record against both Ruud and Rublev, he will never ever get a better chance than this to equal Roger'as total of six titles.

I will be surprised if he doesn't turn up tomorrow and i think that if either Ruud or Rublev want to win they will have to play out of their skin.

 

[Hitman]

Finally now that his season is over, must salute Fritz. He was a true hero in certain moments this year, when nobody else wanted to take responsibility. Wink wink.

Been a stunning year for the American.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

What do you think then that Djokovic, whom you admire so much, is about to surpass the 5 titles won by the American in the 90s?

most records havebeen destroyed since the inflation era began in 2014 or so. Let’s face it there’s limited talent on tour and has
Been for a very long time

 

[D.Nalby12]

Djokovic still can win any tournament that he wants. It's all about putting efforts and enough focus - he gets it. It will be a record (tough to break!) If he wins tomorrow.

 

[D.Nalby12]

Ruud or Rublev too limited players to beat Djokovic here. Give him trophy. I'm sleeping now.

 

[DSH]

Seems like you are searching for one right now.

Casper Ruud must save the honor of Nadal's Academy and the only way is by winning the tournament.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Djokovic really should be studied by athletes of other disciplines though. The ability to phone it in 90% of the time and then just pull out your best in pressure situations.. it’s unfathomable sometimes

Very few in any sport can match his mental fortitude.....and it was not his strong suit when he first started out. Credit to him.

 

[DSH]

Very few in any sport can match his mental fortitude.....and it was not his strong suit when he first started out. Credit to him.

Blake from the 2006 version of the Masters Cup, against this Djokovic from 2022, who wins?

 

[NeutralFan]

Ruud or Rublev too limited players to beat Djokovic here. Give him trophy. I'm sleeping now.

Ruud's serve will be liability to compete against Djokovic. Even Fritz has more weapon to trouble big guys. He should have won the second serve with Ruud's mentality though .

 

[Kralingen]

Blake from the 2006 version of the Masters Cup, against this Djokovic from 2022, who wins?

I’d probably take Djoko of the group stage, but Blake could definitely have won today

 

[Enceladus]

Match stats:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1593985058985349121

 

[jm1980]

That has to be a let surely, wtf. That's ****ing atrocious

You can't call a let because of crowd noise

 

[GabeT]

I didn't know the oldest WTF champion is Fed (2011, 30 years old). If Djokovic wins tomorrow he'll break the record by 5 years lol.

But I'm surprised that no 30+ year old won the tournament with the exception of Fed who was just 3 months past 30.

For all the “this is just an exho” from the usual crowd the reality is that every player you face here is a top 10. It’s not like a slam where you may not even face a top 20 until the SFs, allowing a player to ramp up their game.