2022 Roland Garros R4: [1] Novak Djokovic vs. [15] Diego Schwartzman

[Sudacafan]

Thanks, Michael Owen.

Is Michael Owen taller than Schwartzman?

 

[zuluzazu]

lmao what makes you think Novak is that good today? He’s doing okay but you are way exaggerating lol.

Look at his volleys and the venom on his FH. His serve and BH are always good. Nadal can’t really deal with this.

 

[Krish0608]

Even the overheads have been good.

 

[Bubcay]

No Djokosmash™ today? Or, have I missed one?

 

[Winners or Errors]

Still ever the pigeon. Well, let's see if Rafa makes the date.
Hopeful Diego would show up, but didn't expect him to.
Djoker just does everything better than he does and they have similar games.

 

[dapchai]

Is Michael Owen taller than Schwartzman?

Probably yes. By 0.000000000000000001 inches

 

[Terenigma]

GSM Djokovic and he's looking really good, he's certainly ready for FAA next round in this form. Fully expect Nadal's "injury" to flare up later today after watching Novak.

 

[Hitman]

Tennis looks to be saved then.

 

[The Fedfather]

Damn, what in the Alcaraz was this dropshot mastery from Djokovic?

 

[SonicNirvana]

Man shorty sucks this year

 

[dapchai]

Damn, what in the Alcaraz was this dropshot mastery from Djokovic?

Choco prolly learned that from his practice sessions with Carlitos.

 

[RF-18]

Incredible.

 

[Krish0608]

This is the best Djokovic has looked this tournament, and this is the best warmup he could ask before the anticipated Nadal clash.

 

[NeutralFan]

Look at his volleys and the venom on his FH. His serve and BH are always good. Nadal can’t really deal with this.

Only venom he has is his superior movement at 35 and his incredible reach and defense. Take bit off it and you will see Novak struggling.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Is that why he is in prison?

Lol

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Thanks, Michael Owen.

This is so true! Stating the obvious is Mr Owen’s Forte haha

 

[onyxrose81]

I just realized I had the Bally sports channel and could have been watching this match all along. I’m so stupid.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Egg is waiting for you Nadal

Don't tank please

 

[dapchai]

This is so true! Stating the obvious is Mr Owen’s Forte haha

You from the UK I guess?

 

[NoleFam]

Pretty impressive stuff from Djokovic out there outside of that lull in the beginning of the 2nd set. The volleys were pretty nice I must say and his ballstriking and movement are excellent. Onto the quarters.

 

[Sudacafan]

Lets see Nadal v FAA first to see where Nadal stands. That will be his first test.

FAA can’t take a set from Nadal in RG even with Tio Toni accepting coaching him for the match.

 

[The Fedfather]

Choco prolly learned that from his practice sessions with Carlitos.

Can Novak Uchiha be stopped?

 

[ArcspacE]

Djokovic is a Egg

Wrong

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

You from the UK I guess?

Yep bro

 

[socallefty]

Diego won’t wish to play Nole again in his post-defeat interview unlike last year.

 

[dapchai]

Can Novak Uchiha be stopped?

He can be. But that's Novak Uchiha you're talking about, and I'm not sure about Novacques Chocoviche we've been watching so far.

 

[zagor]

Some sweeet ballstriking from Novak in this match.

If he keeps it up, he'll have a puncher's chance against the faking fisherman next round.

 

[aorgwimbus]

I would not be surprised if Nadal tanks against FAA after seeing this performance. No shame in losing someone being coached by his uncle as well, perfect excuse for him.

I was injured (of course) and he was trained by my Tio Toni, too good no?

 

[TennisFan3]

@TennisFan3 where are you ,man?

I'm actually in DC man. It's hot as hell. Watching matches in bits and parts.
Hope you're enjoying the tennis.

 

[Deleted member 765728]

Egg is waiting for you Nadal

Don't tank please

Ned the Tanker to make his tio happy.

 

[TennisFan3]

Some sweeet ballstriking from Novak in this match.

If he keeps it up, he'll have a puncher's chance against the faking fisherman next round.

Puncher's chance? He will be the solid favorite to beat Nadal and do a 3rd career grand slam. No one ever did that.

 

[Krish0608]

It did feel like Novak was holding back just a little bit. Towards the end, he was really training his guns and belting his groundstrokes off both wings. Having said that he is going up against NADAL next. The greatest claycourter ever. Still strongly feel like Nadal goes in as the favorite in that one. Rafa looked pretty amazing himself, in the 3R.

 

[The Fedfather]

Egg is waiting for you Nadal

Don't tank please

Novak might withdraw though if his conditions aren't met

 

[NeutralFan]

Puncher's chance? He will be the solid favorite to beat Nadal and do a 3rd career grand slam. No one ever did that.

Shshs don't talk to such posters. They will tell you how Novak has become slow while in reality he reaches every freaking drop shot 2 seconds earlier and is quick as hell off both wings.

 

[Krish0608]

Novak might withdraw though if his conditions aren't met

Lol no way. Are you crazy? Novak will play no matter what. I will lose massive respect for him if he withdraws due to that

 

[zagor]

If only Schwartzman was taller and a better serve

He has a heart of a champion, he's just a shorty. Taller Diego would have a better serve and more margin for error on his groundies while being roughly as fast.

Definitely one of the pros today I respect the most.

 

[The Fedfather]

Lol no way. Are you crazy? Novak will play no matter what. I will lose massive respect for him if he withdraws due to that

Is Patrick McEnroe crazy? Hmm, could be. He called Novak the GOAT too

 

[Apun94]

Tennis looks to be saved then.

Tennis was saved back in Australia when it was finally decided that Novak wont even play. Tennis then got an even bigger boost when Rafa won the whole thing

 

[zagor]

Puncher's chance? He will be the solid favorite to beat Nadal and do a 3rd career grand slam. No one ever did that.

No one is a solid favourite against an in-form Nadal at the FO.

 

[TheAssassin]

Glad that Diego improved after the first set. A complete drubbing wouldn't have been good for anyone.

 

[Newballsplease872]

Tennis was saved back in Australia when it was finally decided that Novak wont even play. Tennis then got an even bigger boost when Rafa won the whole thing

Yeah that was a perfect illustration of Rafaels career

Vulturing tournaments with rigged draws

 

[zagor]

Tennis was saved back in Australia when it was finally decided that Novak wont even play. Tennis then got an even bigger boost when Rafa won the whole thing

Yes, strongarm politicans banning star athletes from competing because of arbitrary reasons and to score political points is good for the game.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Novak might withdraw though if his conditions aren't met

I don't believe it

 

[dapchai]

I don't believe it

Do you believe Patrick McEnroe?

 

[The Fedfather]

I don't believe it

Rafa should. Maybe this mindset will help him resist tanking

 

[Hitman]

Tennis was saved back in Australia when it was finally decided that Novak wont even play. Tennis then got an even bigger boost when Rafa won the whole thing

Yeah, tennis being saved by politicians. Just the way sports and titles should be decided, spoken like a true fan of someone.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Do you believe Patrick McEnroe?

Nope

 

[dapchai]

Nope

I believe you then

 

[zagor]

Lets see Nadal v FAA first to see where Nadal stands. That will be his first test.

Don't see how Felix is a test on clay exactly. Nadal will pummel him.

On HCs sure.

 

[Hitman]

Don't see how Felix is a test on clay exactly. Nadal will pummel him.

On HCs sure.

About as much as a test as Diego was today though. I fully expect Nadal to win.