2022 Wimbledon R64: [1] Novak Djokovic vs Thanasi Kokkinakis

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Mivic

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This might be very reactionary but tbh so far I think this is better than anything Djokovic played at Wimbledon last year, even if the opponent is very subpar (most of his opponents last year were subpar too). Haven't seen him play this aggressively and with as much depth on grass in a while. He seemed to be struggling with his footwork quite a bit last year and slipping all the time. Maybe the fact that players were able to practice on Centre prior to the tournament and the court is already a bit worn is helping him. He looks a lot more sure footed and willing to run hard and slide to wide balls here. Plus no nerves associated with chasing the joint lead in the slam race/hype around potential CYGS already building like it was last year might free him up a bit.
 
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Kralingen

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As someone who bet on Nadal this performance makes me really nervous.

This is the exact form that Novak needs to win Wimbledon. Kokk is flattering him of course, but this precision and depth is there in a major way.
Mivic said:
This might be very reactionary but tbh so far I think this is better than anything Djokovic played at Wimbledon last year, even if the opponent is very subpar. Haven't seen him play this aggressively and with as much depth on grass in a while. He seemed to be struggling with his footwork quite a bit last year and slipping all the time. Maybe the fact that players were able to practice on Centre prior to the tournament and the court is already a bit worn is helping him. Plus no nerves associated with chasing the joint lead in the slam race/hype around potential CYGS already building like it was last year.
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The Kevin Anderson match was up there with the best tennis he played all year imo. That was vintage Djoko. Agreed that he was very much not sharp for the rest of the tournament though.
 
ACE of Hearts

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Kralingen said:
As someone who bet on Nadal this performance makes me really nervous.

This is the exact form that Novak needs to win Wimbledon. Kokk is flattering him of course, but this precision and depth is there in a major way.

The Kevin Anderson match was up there with the best tennis he played all year imo. That was vintage Djoko. Agreed that he was very much not sharp for the rest of the tournament though.
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He’s facing a stiff! Come on man. Nadal should get good practice tomorrow against Berankis as well.
 
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Kralingen said:
As someone who bet on Nadal this performance makes me really nervous.

This is the exact form that Novak needs to win Wimbledon. Kokk is flattering him of course, but this precision and depth is there in a major way.

The Kevin Anderson match was up there with the best tennis he played all year imo. That was vintage Djoko. Agreed that he was very much not sharp for the rest of the tournament though.
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Did you bet your house?
 
Mivic

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Kralingen said:
As someone who bet on Nadal this performance makes me really nervous.

This is the exact form that Novak needs to win Wimbledon. Kokk is flattering him of course, but this precision and depth is there in a major way.

The Kevin Anderson match was up there with the best tennis he played all year imo. That was vintage Djoko. Agreed that he was very much not sharp for the rest of the tournament though.
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Yeah the Anderson match is the other one I was thinking of.
 
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I made a poem watching this match, here it is: djokovic is playing good, but he is playing against a mug, im in no mood for this big of a mug... fck all... thats it i hope you enjoyed it
 
ACE of Hearts

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Kralingen said:
Rafa was complete and utter **** yesterday.

Until he plays better I will not praise him for form that he hasn't shown.
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Dude so was novak in his first match. Nadal hasn’t played on grass in 3 years. I will cut him some slack. Anyway let’s see how he does tomorrow if he gets adjusted.
 
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ACE of Hearts said:
Dude so was novak in his first match. Nadal hasn’t played on grass in 3 years. I will cut him some slack. Anyway let’s see how he does tomorrow if he gets adjusted.
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Exactly man this is how information works.

Novak plays bad - I say he played bad, worried about his form

Novak plays better - I give him credit for playing well and like his chances

Nadal plays bad - I say he played bad, worried about his form

Nadal will have to play better to get credit from me.
 
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Slicehand

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Kralingen said:
Exactly man this is how information works.

Novak plays bad - I say he played bad, worried about his form

Novak plays better - I give him credit for playing well and like his chances

Nadal plays bad - I say he played bad, worried about his form

Nadal will have to play better to get credit from me.
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Thats nice, no one can accuse you for being unpredictable
 
NoleFam

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Mivic said:
Yeah I've been pleasantly surprised with the reception he's received here. It was honestly uncomfortable watching the hostility that the crowd were directing towards him in France at times.
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Strange in France indeed. Usually he gets more support in France than the UK. Not this year.
 
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Kokk has been atrocious so for in this set, but Djokovic is playing much better than in the first round. Sharper groundies and great depth, but it was expected. I expect Nadal to improve his level quite a bit, too.
 
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Novak looking very dangerous. Even though his core rotation on the BH has reduced drastically, he’s still clubbing it. Teeing off on the FH, serving well.

Impressive and refreshing aggression in the shot selection, looking to play efficiently with plenty of droppers. Hard to fault.
 
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At this level, Novak is unbeatable on grass. The rest of the tournament is for 2nd place.
#21 and Sampras Wimbledon #7 coming up.
 
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NoleFam said:
Kokk is a good ballstriker and playing better in this set. If he wasn't so injury prone he would have done more in tennis.
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I'm surprised how heavy his forehand is and even more surprised that he has done almost nothing on clay. But yeah, it could be that the injuries really hampered his carrer.
 
Mivic

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NoleFam said:
Strange in France indeed. Usually he gets more support in France than the UK. Not this year.
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The general climate in France seems very hostile atm since covid times with Macron in charge. I don't know if you follow soccer/football but Paris was hosting the Champions League final between Liverpool and Madrid and French police who have been enforcing Macron's covid laws pretty aggressively were pepper spraying innocent fans after a few French youths managed to get into the stadium with fake tickets. Authorities then shut the entrances into the stadium and fans started accumulating in large numbers in enclosed spaces outside of the stadium and getting extremely claustrophobic and agitated. Apparently there were muggings at knife point after the game too. I have a friend who went and said he just felt lucky to get out alive. I think the hostility and economic difficulties that have resulted from covid and associated restrictions has just made it a really unpleasant environment atm.
 
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I'm surprised how heavy his forehand is and even more surprised that he has done almost nothing on clay. But yeah, it could be that the injuries really hampered his carrer.
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Yea he has a heavy serve and forehand. Remember he defeated Federer a couple of years ago in Miami I believe. He has been injured a lot for someone as young as he is. He does have talent though.
 
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alexio said:
imagine if he somehow ll be out coz of covid (like super matteo)
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Man, I hope nobody goes out anymore, it has already been a disaster...I'm sure the organizers would let Nad and Djok play even if they are positive, they can't risk a bankruptcy, lol.
 
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Mivic said:
The general climate in France seems very hostile atm since covid times with Macron in charge. I don't know if you follow soccer/football but Paris was hosting the Champions League final between Liverpool and Madrid and French police who have been enforcing Macron's covid laws pretty aggressively were pepper spraying innocent fans after a few French youths managed to get into the stadium with fake tickets. Authorities then shut the entrances into the stadium and fans started accumulating in large numbers in enclosed spaces outside of the stadium and getting extremely claustrophobic and agitated. Apparently there were muggings at gun point after the game too. I have a friend who went and said he just felt lucky to get out alive. I think the hostility and economic difficulties that have resulted from covid and associated restrictions has just made it a really unpleasant environment atm.
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Wow crazy. No I don't follow football/soccer much so I had no idea about this. Yea it was weird how hostile the crowd were to him this year when he's been getting strong support there since 2016. It did feel like it was based on what's happening with covid though.
 
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Carax said:
Kokkinakis isn't doing great, but this isn't the subpar Djokovic that we saw in his first-round match. He's going to be very hard to beat if he keeps playing like this.
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Goran beat some sense into him
 
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Kralingen

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Novak has actually been enjoyable to watch today. No seriously, he has. Coming to net quite a bit, hitting angled FHs, nice passing shots, throwing in lots of droppers and short slices

If only he played like this all of the time
 
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