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

[Hitman]

Backhand was sick today. Forehand penetrating power, that was completely non-existent in the 1st round, was there. Serve was good. Didn't hit many aces because Kokk got a racket on so many. Return and movement were great. Net play was also great. Solid 8.5-8.7.

Looking more like the fav now?

 

[dapchai]

Well, after that demolition job I think we can safely say that there is no sign of any Covid symptoms which some posters seemed to think he might be suffering from!

He'll be ready to receive another lesson from the GOAT.

 

[NoleFam]

Agreed with the caveat that this is a 8.5 and close to as well as 35 yr old Djokovic can play.

I would not be sure how to rate it compared to his prime form, 2011/15 Djokovic for example was still an elevated clear level or two above this.

Well he's not reaching 2015 level ever again. I think that level is a clear difference than 2011 because he was more complete of a player. 2011 was up there too but mostly the highest ballstriking level from the baseline. This level today was higher than what I saw in 2019 and only in the 2nd round in 2021 against Anderson.

 

[NoleFam]

Looking more like the fav now?

Definitely looking more like the Djokovic we expect to see on grass.

 

[j1ggy]

Upoznaćeš i @GoldenMasters. Nije nešto aktivan.

O cemu se radi, ako smem da pitam?

 

[prosperned]

That was a very good performance from Djoko. I have to keep in mind however the opponent who was just out of his depth on court with Djoko

 

[Checkmate]

Grass definitely rewards precise movement over sliding.

Generally speaking Fed relies on balance and anticipation, Novak on flexibility and great reach and Nadal on raw footspeed and explosive footwork.

First is clearly best for grass, 2nd for HCs and 3rd for clay. It's quite fitting to why each have a specific best surface

Nadal has the 'stopping' problem on grass while sliding. His recovery footwork is put off by that. His never ending slide is a non-issue on clay and helps his explosiveness even more.

 

[Deleted member 765728]

O cemu se radi, ako smem da pitam?

Idemo na pivo u ponedeljak (Beerus, Golden, Zagor, Triple i ja), a posto vidim da si i Fedov fan , pozvan si.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Great to see djoko in great form. Hope he keeps it up. On to the next one!

 

[PUSB]

Well he's not reaching 2015 level ever again. I think that level is a clear difference than 2011 because he was more complete of a player. 2011 was up there too but mostly the highest ballstriking level from the baseline. This level today was higher than what I saw in 2019 and only in the 2nd round in 2021 against Anderson.

He looked excellent apart from his serve which seems a bit down on speed.

 

[PUSB]

Great to see djoko in great form. Hope he keeps it up. On to the next one!

His returns were exceptional today. Up there with Agassi and Connors at their best.
Obviously the favourite

 

[NoleFam]

He looked excellent apart from his serve which seems a bit down on speed.

Hard to say because I don't see serve speeds on the Wimbledon site. The 2nd serve definitely looked slower in the 1st round. The serve looked good today to me.

 

[Beerus]

O cemu se radi, ako smem da pitam?

 

[Mike Sams]

Kokkinakis you're a big disappointment!

His attitude towards tennis is like Tomic's.

 

[Aabye5]

His attitude towards tennis is like Tomic's.

He slightly more positive. Slightly.

 

[Mike Sams]

Djok has raised his level quite a bit. I can't just say this is all on the Kokk.

Not a good sign for his half. Then again, aside from maybe Alcaraz, the rest are mugs of the highest order who would probably have lost to Novak even in his Kwon form.

What about Andy Murray?

 

[I Am Finnish]

Egg only hit 1 ace not good

 

[Kralingen]

What about Andy Murray?

Sucks today

 

[PUSB]

Hard to say because I don't see serve speeds on the Wimbledon site. The 2nd serve definitely looked slower in the 1st round. The serve looked good today to me.

The returns were other worldly today I thought
Alcaraz is looking good. Dare I say a potential Djokovic v Alcaraz QF the Defacto final. I'm a Rafa fan but on grass nowadays Rafa is not a contender unless Alcaraz Djokovic go out as his serve is nowhere near good enough on grass and tbh neither are his returns which are the two crucial shots on grass

 

[NoleFam]

The returns were other worldly today I thought
Alcaraz is looking good. Dare I say a potential Djokovic v Alcaraz QF the Defacto final. I'm a Rafa fan but on grass nowadays Rafa is not a contender unless Alcaraz Djokovic go out as his serve is nowhere near good enough on grass and tbh neither are his returns which are the two crucial shots on grass

Lots of tennis to be played but that wouldn't be the de facto final. The draw has yet to unfold. Alcaraz is good but he's being severely overhyped.

 

[Mike Sams]

The returns were other worldly today I thought
Alcaraz is looking good. Dare I say a potential Djokovic v Alcaraz QF the Defacto final. I'm a Rafa fan but on grass nowadays Rafa is not a contender unless Alcaraz Djokovic go out as his serve is nowhere near good enough on grass and tbh neither are his returns which are the two crucial shots on grass

Everyone looks good in the first week against scrubs. Even Tsitsipas and Med were looking good at RG then both sh*t the bed in the 4th round.

 

[Rattie]

Kokkinakis you're a big disappointment!

He was utterly useless today. Made Kwon look amazing

 

[Gumby]

I remember when he was touted along with Kyrgios as the next big Aussie thing. The last Aussie I found genuinely likable was Rafter. Hewitt was good, but not very friendly

 

[NuBas]

Where are the highlights wtffff

 

[Bubcay]

Where are the highlights wtffff

 

[Bubcay]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1542258121569144832

 

[PUSB]

Everyone looks good in the first week against scrubs. Even Tsitsipas and Med were looking good at RG then both sh*t the bed in the 4th round.

I've given up with Tsitsipas. Most overrated player ever.

 

[Mike Sams]

Kokk could barely even beat

I've given up with Tsitsipas. Most overrated player ever.

He's beaten Federer and Nadal both at the AO and came close against Djokovic at RG twice. He's definitely a top player but very inconsistent just like all the young gen.

 

[PUSB]

Kokk could barely even beat

He's beaten Federer and Nadal both at the AO and came close against Djokovic at RG twice. He's definitely a top player but very inconsistent just like all the young gen.

No for me he is hugely overrated. Beat an injured Nadal not interested Djokovic and way past it Federer.

 

[NuBas]

I cannot see it. Has Wimbledon blocked USA from the hughlights?

 

[Bubcay]

I cannot see it. Has Wimbledon blocked USA from the hughlights?

Who knows... Sometimes it works if you click on the YouTube symbol and open the video on YouTube...

 

[NuBas]

Who knows... Sometimes it works if you click on the YouTube symbol and open the video on YouTube...

I think Wimbledon unlocked it now