2023 ATP Finals RR: Novak Djokovic vs. Holger Rune

[veelium]

What is Rune whining to the umpire about?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

What is it with Djokovic and these stupid DFs. Seriously, someone needs to check his head after this match win or lose. He cannot keep doing that.

I’m not worried. We seen this before. Djokovic will correct what he’s doing wrong. It’s amazing how despite this he’s still so mentally strong. Never seen a player like him who can still win when he has a bad day with parts of his game.

 

[ChrisRF]

5 - 2 Nole. That should do it. BTW I really do not like how the crowd is blacked out.

I actually like it, because otherwise they are showing someone in the crowd way too often in TV instead of the players between the points.

 

[Kralingen]

And the year end #1 is just 4 points away now.

I will always remember the legacy of PETE and PANCHO.

 

[albertobra]

Novak hasn't lost a game since the double racquet breaking

 

[dking68]

Congratulations this time to Djokovic's fans for his eighth Year-End number 1.

He won’t be defending that Turin title though, that’s for sure

 

[RF-18]

Anyone understands what Rune was complaining about?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Runes gives away his legs for free to anyone who asks him.

Djokovic does this to all his opponents though. This is why he’s so hard to beat especially over 5 sets. Having 2 king tiebreak sets with him makes it tough to beat him.

I know about Rune issues physically but Djokovic is very tough to best physically in long matches even if he not at his best.

 

[Hitman]

Anyone understands what Rune was complaining about?

Time between points. Feels Djokovic should be getting warnings the way he was.

 

[onyxrose81]

He won’t be defending that Turin title though, that’s for sure

As long as he can clinch YE#1, I honestly don’t care if he defends.

 

[NoleFam]

I'm surprised Rune had any challenges left. Lol.

 

[Milanez82]

Anyone understands what Rune was complaining about?

Someone from Novak box said good one before the ball bounced twice

 

[Hitman]

Djokovic does this to all his opponents though. This is why he’s so hard to beat especially over 5 sets. Having 2 king tiebreak sets with him makes it tough to beat him.

I know about Rune issues physically but Djokovic is very tough to best physically in long matches even if he not at his best.

My concern with this match has been his mental walkabouts, now I can put that down to the year ending number one hanging over his head, but he cannot afford to keep doing that in this event, too many dangerous players in this event that will punish him in best of three for it.

 

[onyxrose81]

Please hold Novak. Please.

 

[jm1980]

Well, here we go again

 

[Red Rick]

Novak hasn't lost a game since the double racquet breaking

Uh he did taht at 2-1

 

[Hitman]

Now, can he serve it out for the 8th year ending number one?

 

[Pass750]

How in the world is a 20 year old kid tired 2 hours into an indoor match??

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

My concern with this match has been his mental walkabouts, now I can put that down to the year ending number one hanging over his head, but he cannot afford to keep doing that in this event, too many dangerous players in this event that will punish him in best of three for it.

I agree with this. He will need to improve mentally and on serve. No doubt.

 

[Deleted member 758560]

congrats djoko #8

 

[MeatTornado]

What is it with Djokovic and these stupid DFs. Seriously, someone needs to check his head after this match win or lose. He cannot keep doing that.

He's gotten away with it all season, so I'm pretty sure he can keep doing that.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Congrats to 36 year old Djokovic for an amazing 8th YE #1.

Respect.

Holger gave him a hell of a fight, proud of his effort.

 

[Sudacafan]

#8 YE

 

[Hitman]

He's gotten away with it all season, so I'm pretty sure he can keep doing that.

He didn't in Wimbledon

 

[JFK_32]

Rune lost this match in first set at 3-2. What a choke

 

[Kralingen]

Time for the paddling

 

[PSNELKE]

Anyone knows what Rune is b1tchin about? At no point in this match was he ever going to win nor did he ever have a chance.

Not necessarily because Novak plays so great, it's because this generation of players fold like lawn chairs by the pure presence of Novak. No balls whatsoever

 

[onyxrose81]

So happy for #8 and 400+ weeks. Really wanted that one. A tournament win would be nice but I got what I wanted.

Fair play to Holger. He’s always so tough. Just needs to work on his stamina and then he’ll be a beast. Even more.

 

[Terenigma]

Number 1 confirmed!

 

[Deleted member 758560]

#8 YE

oh yeee haha

 

[BeatlesFan]

Djoker hands his two broken rackets to some kids in the crowd.

 

[Hitman]

The reigning!!!! Defending!!!! Undisputed!!! Heavyweight!!!! ATP mens singles number one player of the world!!!! Novak Djokovic!!!!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Year end no1 secured! 3-2 H2H over Rune secured! Great night at office for Djokovic!!

 

[DSH]

Please hold Novak. Please.

Did you bet on him?

 

[pirhaksar]

Wow massive YE8 …another record that will likely stand for a long time unless Raz goes on a tear from here. Dinner and Rune will need to step up and make this the new big 3!

 

[Pheasant]

Wow. Congrats to Djoker for YE#1 for the 8th time. That is insane. Djoker broke his own record for being the oldest YE#1. And he broke it by 2 years. Insane.

Way to battle, Rune. You are getting there.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

The Smirk survives again. The D-ouche adds another L to his striking late-season collection.

 

[pirhaksar]

World en md no1 secured! 3-2 H2H over Rune! Great night at office for Djokovic!!

Seems like he played poorly and Rune should have won this?

 

[NoleFam]

Well there it is. 8th YE #1. Played like he had no brain at times but did just enough. Lol. He'll take it.

 

[RF-18]

A serial winner this guy. 8th YE#1 is done. I guess he will lift the #1 trophy now.

 

[tudwell]

Congrats to Novak on 8 year-end number one finishes! Just making a mockery of Open Era records.

 

[Milanez82]

So now we get Djokovic-Sinner in 2 days, could be a classic

 

[JadeC]

8th YE #1 is sealed!

 

[Cortana]

Finally. I really don‘t care if Djokovic loses the other 2 matches lol.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Well there it is. 8th YE #1. Played like he had no brain at times but did just enough. Lol. He'll take it.

I have never doubted him tonight despite his sloppy play at times! Haha

 

[TripleATeam]

That's all she wrote. YE#1, 400+ weeks.

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

My concern with this match has been his mental walkabouts, now I can put that down to the year ending number one hanging over his head, but he cannot afford to keep doing that in this event, too many dangerous players in this event that will punish him in best of three for it.

I think expecting him to win this right after Paris is maybe a little too much.
I'm with the other poster who says year end #1 is more than enough, we've been blessed this year.
The guy's 36.

 

[NoleFam]

Djokovic needs to sharpen up. He didn't play badly but tactically and mentally he was all over the place. He can't do that against Sinner.

 

[Mark-Touch]

Congrats to 36 year old Djokovic for an amazing 8th YE #1.

Respect.

Holger gave him a hell of a fight, proud of his effort.

Your nemesis 'porcupine' strikes again and regains their h2h advantage.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Finally. I really don‘t care if Djokovic loses the other 2 matches lol.

Same. The great news is Djokovic can’t lose the H2H to anyone even if he loses unless it’s to Carlos. The pressure is off now.