2022 Rome R16: [1] Novak Djokovic vs Stan Wawrinka

[Third Serve]

Wawrinka holds with some nice shots. He might not have his old speed and agility but he hasn't forgotten how to hit a ball..

To be honest Stan was never a great mover even in his prime. Basically a snail now though lol

 

[Kralingen]

This was such a great rivalry, man…

 

[zuluzazu]

Whoa!!! Peak Stanimal return

 

[Bubcay]

131 kmph return by Wawa..

 

[ForehandCross]

Stellar return but how good was the response from Novak. Loses the point but for a two hander to have that quick solution to a deep return, it's really commendable

 

[Beerus]

The Djokrinka rivalry has evolved just like tennis itself.

 

[ForehandCross]

Stan being a little too trigger happy. Unlike most other players Stan wins rallies against Djokovic by hitting 4-5 deep powerful non winners, no need to paint the lines.


Edit : Great work from Djokovic to get B P

 

[Bubcay]

Double break for Djokovic

 

[ForehandCross]

Djokovic looks real good. And Wawa isn't exactly that bad.

Djokovic can take Nadal here if it comes to that.

 

[Nadal15thslam]

Stan with some flashes of brilliance but you can see he is out of form.

 

[fundrazer]

131 kmph return by Wawa..

forehand or backhand?

I'm envisioning a backhand return winner like the one gasquet hit againnst Murray.

 

[junior74]

Djokovic looks real good. And Wawa isn't exactly that bad.

Djokovic can take Nadal here if it comes to that.

Come on. Stan can't move anymore.

 

[ForehandCross]

How insane was that inside out CC BH from Wawrinka mid rally? He should have been given the point just for that.

 

[RF-18]

Easy first set. Lets continue.

 

[Bubcay]

Djokovic easily gets to the first set win in 30 min.. 6:2

 

[Third Serve]

And Wawa isn't exactly that bad.

3 winners 12 UFE lol

 

[Backspin1183]

"Owner" who is 6-19 against him. Weird way to own someone.

7 years of dominance over Djokovic might come to an end today.

 

[Backspin1183]

3 winners 12 UFE lol

Not bad for someone who just returned to ATP tour after a year long absence.

 

[Bubcay]

forehand or backhand?

I'm envisioning a backhand return winner like the one gasquet hit againnst Murray.

Can't remember now to be honest..

 

[Backspin1183]

Finish this match quickly so we can watch Nadal vs the whiny man.

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Stan never cared about BO3

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Novak's been playing the loopy/moonball return a lot this clay season. Some strategy

 

[Beerus]

7 years of dominance over Djokovic might come to an end today.

This is Djokovic taking his frustration out on his extremely declined master.

 

[Bubcay]

Great point... Stan does not give up..

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

BHTDL

 

[Bubcay]

Awesome BHDTL by Novak..

 

[Backspin1183]

This is Djokovic taking his frustration out on his extremely declined master.

Perfect timing to overthrow the regime.

 

[Kralingen]

Man I know these guys are decrepit dinosaurs but this single game is the best one I’ve seen all tournament. Incredible level considering how old.

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Wow

 

[JaxTeller]

I think novak is the best dropshot redirector ever

 

[Bubcay]

LOL to the poster yesterday who was saying that forehand is Djokovic's weakness..

 

[Third Serve]

Novak breaks. That was a good game,

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Good level from Djokovic

 

[RF-18]

Just too good. Well played.

 

[Deleted member 762343]

Boring match.

 

[onyxrose81]

About to give the break back.
Edit: Deuce.

 

[ADuck]

It's funny how good Stan looks besides his movement. When he gets time to set up his shot it's still amazing what he can do with the ball.

 

[Bubcay]

LOL to the poster yesterday who was saying that forehand is Djokovic's weakness..

Well, now he pooped two in one game..

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Lazy game from Djokovic so far

 

[Bubcay]

Stan is a spitting image of his dad..

 

[junior74]

This is not the good tennis anymore.

 

[TennisFan3]

It's shocking how Good Novak's forehand has become. There was a time when it was his weaker wing - and a weakness per se.
Right now his forehand is arguably as good (or better) than the current Federer and Nadal's forehands.

 

[Tenacity]

This is not the good tennis anymore.

The good tennis is coming up.
Uninjured bull takes the court

 

[Bubcay]

Wawrinka firing some forehand rockets..

 

[ADuck]

This is not the good tennis anymore.

It's one of those matches where the highlight reel will look a lot better than the match.

 

[Bubcay]

Chance for a break

 

[Backspin1183]

Novak's been playing the loopy/moonball return a lot this clay season. Some strategy

Current king of clay for a reason.

 

[zuluzazu]

It's shocking how Good Novak's forehand has become. There was a time when it was his weaker wing - and a weakness per se.
Right now his forehand is arguably as good (or better) than Federer and Nadal's.

You have outdone yourself

 

[Third Serve]

It's one of those matches where the highlight reel will look a lot better than the match.

This happens with a lot of Wawrinka matches.

 

[initialize]

Right now his forehand is arguably as good (or better) than Federer and Nadal's.

Lmao I know you're most likely trolling but let's not get carried away now