Bubcay
Legend
I am just watching Sinner/Alcaraz highlights and Sinner is killing it.. He was playing great. Certainly won't be easy for Novak..
2022 Wimbledon QF: Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner
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Hitman
Bionic Poster
It's not an easy draw for Novak at all, of course he has had tougher ones, but this isn't the shoe in either.
intrepidish
Hall of Fame
Kralingen
Talk Tennis Guru
Having seen condensed replay of Sinner-Alcaraz today
changing my pick
Djokovic in FIVE.
Sinner will push him to the brink, Murray ‘13 style mirroring act. The way he was taking the ball early and sliding around the baseline was basically Djokovic-esque. Novak hates playing guys like that. Huge BH power also.
Novak will start to bully his serve eventually though and win in the end.
changing my pick
Djokovic in FIVE.
Sinner will push him to the brink, Murray ‘13 style mirroring act. The way he was taking the ball early and sliding around the baseline was basically Djokovic-esque. Novak hates playing guys like that. Huge BH power also.
Novak will start to bully his serve eventually though and win in the end.
Sampras-Bruguera 1993
Legend
Sinners only chance is if his first serve is connecting.. Djokovic is going to eat that 2nd serve for lunch
excuse me ? djokovic had to ask for the roof to remain CLOSED so that he could win the 5 setter. it was not raining, but outdoor game and he loses. That is how "superior" he is
Big fan of both Nadal and Djokovic. I think a match (even when played over two days) should be played in the same conditions to the extent possible. Keeping the roof closed on the Saturday for the continuation of the Friday night match was logical in my opinion. What was not logical was suspending play at 11:00 PM local time!
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Djokovic overall is superior to Nadal on grass. Of course Rafa can win but he would the slight underdog if the matchup happens.
ChaelAZ
G.O.A.T.
If Sinner can serve and focus as he did in the first few sets he can trouble Djo. I think he will at least grab that first set, but struggle in the second. I think Djo take that second but Sinner takes the third in a TB, Djo takes the fourth, then Sinner might just outlast Djo for the fifth.
Rosstour
G.O.A.T.
Sinner is a better player than anyone left on Rafa's side of the draw.
StrongRule
Talk Tennis Guru
Adv. Edberg
Legend
Think something like that too
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
Looks like Novak trashed the organizers so much with the Verbal rebuke about scheduling.
They got PETRIFIED. And they put Novak FIRST on center.
They got PETRIFIED. And they put Novak FIRST on center.
Zardoz7/12
Hall of Fame
Jannik Sinner got his first win against Carlos Alcaraz in the third attempt a couple of days ago. The Italian looked in trouble after a dominant start to the match but saving six out of six breakpoints in the fourth set bailed him out, 6-1 6-4 6-7 6-3. The Italian #2 has dropped a set in three of his four matches so far in this campaign, including against the world #267 Stan Wawrinka and Mikael Ymer. Regardless, he would be delighted with his performance and results as he had never won a main-draw match on grass and was lacking fitness and match-time before entering Wimbledon.
Despite the knee issues, COVID effects, and coach change, the talented Italian youngster has delivered goods in most of the tournaments he entered this year. However, getting past the quarterfinal stage has been a major problem for him in these seven months. World #13 has played five quarterfinal matches so far this year and lost them all, with one of those defeats coming in slams at the Australian Open, where he started as the favourite and lost out cheaply in straight sets to Stefanos Tsitsipas. Moreover, he is 0-12 in his career against top-5 players.
Despite the knee issues, COVID effects, and coach change, the talented Italian youngster has delivered goods in most of the tournaments he entered this year. However, getting past the quarterfinal stage has been a major problem for him in these seven months. World #13 has played five quarterfinal matches so far this year and lost them all, with one of those defeats coming in slams at the Australian Open, where he started as the favourite and lost out cheaply in straight sets to Stefanos Tsitsipas. Moreover, he is 0-12 in his career against top-5 players.
UnderratedSlam
G.O.A.T.
I can't take this poll seriously...
There should be a Sinner gets injured in set 1 option.
There should be a Sinner gets injured in set 1 option.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Djoko looking solid and focused. Should get the win but sinner can many this competitive I feel. Novak in 4!
Hitman
Bionic Poster
Could be an iconic showdown on Centre tomorrow.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Definitely. Sinner is serving well and has a good attacking game for grass. Novak will have to be patient and absorb the pace and pressure early on. Then when Sinner first serve percentage dips look to pounce.
It will be a good one.
Aabye5
G.O.A.T.
Don't wish that on a player, even if it's a possible outcome. I couldn't wish that on Zverev.
Hitman
Bionic Poster
Its a match of generations, Sinner is a future multi time slam champion.
UnderratedSlam
G.O.A.T.
Baloney. Why would I wish it on him, especially vs the Novak. Ideally, he is fit and thrashes the Messiah.
Do you know how many matches he cancelled or stopped due to injury this year?
Three.
And completed a few more struggling.
Tom Sawyer is always running the risk of not completing a match or being hampered by injury, and he's only 21. Not exactly the kind of set-up that defeats the Novak...
This unnecessary hype about Sinner is all propaganda @Lleytonstation
Aabye5
G.O.A.T.
He has added a few more people to his team which should help tremendously with the fitness side.
Martin J
Hall of Fame
I would expect Sinner to trouble Djokovic on a different surface (like clay) where his heavy strokes could push him behind the baseline and make him play defensive tennis. Grass doesn't take the spin as much, so it'll be easier for Novak to counter Jannik's power. He doesn't strike me as a guy who'll suddenly try to employ a different tactics and mix it up and will probably give Novak a rhythm, which plays right into his hands.
Djokovic in 3 or 4 (if his level drops a bit).
Djokovic in 3 or 4 (if his level drops a bit).
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
Of course it is. But it will be silenced tomorrow.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
InsideOut900
Legend
Sinner style plays right into Novak's hands. Berdych-lite-like. We have seen it in MC last year.
It's just that you got a point about the BH side, mostly because Novak's is pretty bad this year. That's the main shot to exploit for Sinner
stringertom
Bionic Poster
Sinner will be as loose as a goose today because he is playing with pure house money. Nobody expected a QF result so why not go all in and play with no restraint? That is the most dangerous type of opponent.
I think we are in store for a great match.
Bubcay
Legend
100%
Yep. Great for djok fans only! What on earth does sinner have to threaten the fast court goat
stringertom
Bionic Poster
Did you watch Sinner vs Alcaraz? I’m doubting so from your head scratching about how Sinner can do things to challenge ND.
The Sinner ROS was very Djoko-like. Lots of balls aimed directly back at Carlos and with pace. A solid BH that isn’t vulnerable to easy penetration. His defense to offense transition was also top shelf. And great range, reaching balls to make Alcaraz hit one more shot.
Nadal - GOAT
Hall of Fame
If Sinner plays at the level he did against Alcaraz, it will definitely be a great match. It was a stellar performance from Sinner. Though can he maintain such a high level for 2 consecutive matches? I hope he can.
Hitman
Bionic Poster
Defining moment for Djokovic in the defense of his crown. This is the big challenge he needs, if he is to know that he for sure is the top guy here.
stringertom
Bionic Poster
It would be three matches in a row because he absolutely dominated Isner in 3R.
Nadal - GOAT
Hall of Fame
Ah yes you are right. Straight sets victory with breaks in 2 sets against Isner is remarkable.
Niekotokio
Rookie
I am always amazed by Sinner self-control in big balls
mike danny
Bionic Poster
Not expecting much from Sinner. Djokovic is just a bad match-up and unlike Alcaraz, actually knows his stuff on the grass.
Adv. Edberg
Legend
6-1 6-3 6-4 Djokovic
Adv. Edberg
Legend
He does know how to handle big balls, but still. This is against Djokovic...
Rafa.the.Magnificent
G.O.A.T.
Great opening game from Djokovic!
The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
Only 19 aces over four matches for Sinner, pretty low number tbh
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