2022 Wimbledon QF: Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner

[ACE of Hearts]

Never count novak out!!!! Never.

 

[El_Yotamo]

Ugh why can't these guys volley

 

[sometennisdot]

These words will come to bit you, if Novak wins this in 4.

When you mean

 

[Krish0608]

I did. Except Alcaraz mugged it up. And Sinner played a little bit better. Still the match should have gone to 5.
Still have Novak winning this match vs Sinner. Expecting Novak to tighten it and Sinner to choke.

The match should have ended in 3. Sinner was FAR better than Alcaraz.

 

[ibbi]

The bubble is bursting, for sure. How's he going to do with his feet back on the ground?

 

[UnforcedTerror]

It's amazing how much Novak's baseline game has declined in the last year or so. Losing almost all longer rallies. Nowhere near his prime. At least 50% worse..

That's what happens when you stop playing for too long. Anyways, he said it's a price he's willing to pay.

 

[zuluzazu]

Sinner will get broken now surely

 

[bertrevert]

Sinner not a natural at the net....

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Sinner getting tight one again.

 

[TennisFan3]

When you mean

Exactly. You Sir are a smart poster.

 

[Omega_7000]

Here we go....happy enough to win a set and then lose motivation to actually win the match

 

[InsideOut900]

Novak's 2nd serve return is abysmal today.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Henman was ready to run out and show how it is done. lol

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Sinner starting to miss first serves as well.

 

[TennisFan3]

Novak about to break back. Sinner gets tight.
DANGER time for the Italian.

 

[Sarzy]

I think people are getting carried away writing Djokovic off yet

 

[Third Serve]

Sinner starting to miss first serves as well.

he was at 54% in the first set?…

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Novak's 2nd serve return is abysmal today.

It’s the ground game.

 

[gadge]

Can someone ring an alarm bell in Novak’s ears

 

[Third Serve]

crushing hold there from Sinner

 

[Ledigs]

Djokovic has body language like in the US Open vs Medvedev

 

[ACE of Hearts]

he was at 54% in the first set?…

He still needs more first serves in. How long can he win the ground battle?

 

[Kralingen]

I actually think this is over now

 

[The Blond Blur]

Not sure why Joker went to the dropper there. He was starting to take control of that rally.

 

[Indigo]

We may be witnessing historical match. Perhaps Novak's last GS match if he loses today. No USO this year for him and probably no AO next year because he is too proud to go there after this year's torture. So in 2023 at 36 he may go to RG but I doubt it. After so many missed GS tournaments he may just decide that it is over with tennis.

 

[MugOpponent]

crushing hold there from Sinner

Definitely feels like a critical hold.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Sinner needs to try and get up two breaks.

 

[Krish0608]

Let's not forget Berdych took out Novak twice at Wimbledon. Sinner fully embodying Berdman here.

 

[mike danny]

Ugh why can't these guys volley

Did well with that last driving volley

 

[weakera]

We may be witnessing historical match. Perhaps Novak's last GS match if he loses today. No USO this year for him and probably no AO next year because he is too proud to go there after this year's torture. So in 2023 at 36 he may go to RG but I doubt it. After so many missed GS tournaments he may just decide that it is over with tennis.

Bro... what

lol

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Damn. Maybe Nadal will win the calendar slam LOL

 

[TennisFan3]

For a guy like Sinner - a 2 sets to 0 lead is essential to have any chance in the match.
If Novak gets this set, it's good night Irene.

 

[Rosstour]

Fritz might beat Rafa, if Rafa's rib breaks again between now and the match

Fritz and Annacone are smart. Hopefully they will start talking about injuries before The Nadals do

 

[The Guru]

Just woke up wtf is happening

 

[mike danny]

Let's not forget Berdych took out Novak twice at Wimbledon. Sinner fully embodying Berdman here.

Eh, the second time doesn't even count.

 

[zuluzazu]

Novak has found his FH. Its GAME OVER for Sinner

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Sinner is playing smartly in the rallies, sometimes just putting the ball deep in the middle, forcing Djokovic to take the initiative and then punishing him

 

[weakera]

Fritz and Annacone are smart. Hopefully they will start talking about injuries before The Nadals do

Rafa doesn't care about noise surrounding other players injuries, he has a killer instinct

 

[TennisFan3]

Just woke up wtf is happening

Which timezone are you in man? It's 10 AM here in EST.

 

[Rosstour]

Damn. Maybe Nadal will win the calendar slam LOL

The only things standing in his way are Fritz and Kyrgios. No one's gonna stop him at USO

 

[darthrafa]

thb
sinner is playing very well
the problem of djoker is how he can break serve coz sinner first serve is exceptionally good

 

[I Am Finnish]

The dutch reporter doesn't understand why Egg is continue to hit droppers

 

[DSH]

Sinner can’t give that break back. He needs to keep serving well

Indeed!
If he keeps his Ace of Hearts, he will knock down the Serb.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Damn. Maybe Nadal will win the calendar slam LOL

Nadal still has fritz and kyrgios.

 

[NeutralFan]

His backhand is fine, his forehand today definitely looks like Gasquet's.

It's BH DTL has been invisible this year.

 

[mike danny]

I'm not expecting Sinner to win, but this is exactly how a 20-21 year old should play against an ATG, let alone one who is 35.

 

[RS]

Just woke up wtf is happening

Sinner playing at 2012/2013 Murray grass peak level.

 

[MugOpponent]

We may be witnessing historical match. Perhaps Novak's last GS match if he loses today. No USO this year for him and probably no AO next year because he is too proud to go there after this year's torture. So in 2023 at 36 he may go to RG but I doubt it. After so many missed GS tournaments he may just decide that it is over with tennis.

I thought Australia dropped the entry requirements the other day. If he can play there and I think he definitely should be allowed, then he'll be there. Hopefully the US becomes more reasonable but with the current regime, I doubt it.

 

[Rosstour]

Rafa doesn't care about noise surrounding other players injuries, he has a killer instinct

So why didn't he wreck Fritz at Indian Wells?

It's not that Rafa cares about others' injuries, it's that he needs to control as much of the environment as he can.

That starts with controlling the narrative ahead of the match. He likes to keep expectations low, to get in his opponent's head, and to have an excuse ready if he does lose.

 

[Krish0608]

Eh, the second time doesn't even count.

Yes, still. That style troubles Novak on grass. And when he's not playing well, he is prone to being upset by players like him.