2023 ATP Finals RR: Novak Djokovic vs. Holger Rune

[ultimathule]

novak has tapped out..for now

 

[nolefam_2024]

I want rune to come out of this group along with Nole ofcourse. Rune vs Medvedev or Raz we all want to see.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djoko responding well on serve. This set could all the way again.

 

[Pheasant]

Looks like someone stomped on his brain today with some of the tactics he has used in this match, that break of serve was a complete mental implosion.

That’s very true; and so uncharacteristic of Djoker. I am surprised that he didn’t put the gassed Rune out of commission during that service game.

 

[Hitman]

Can't watch. Why'd Rune call the trainer?

Just asked them to look at his legs, he's feeling the exhaustion.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I still think Djokovic will edge this but a great physical battle between both guys. Rune has battled so well.

 

[tudwell]

The elder possum vs the younger possum. Excellent

Rune saw Djokovic rubbing his shoulder and preempted him with the trainer. 4D chess out there.

 

[nolefam_2024]

I still think Djokovic will edge this but a great physical battle between both guys. Rune has battled so well.

He is playing great. Hard hitting. Hard serving. And neutralized everything today.

 

[Nostradamus]

Rune is cramping... same issue as Alcarez. it seems like only way Novak can beat a good Young gun these days is if they get tired or cramping.......

 

[NoleFam]

Yep. His head today has been all over the place.

Yea just totally can't keep his concentration when he's in good position. With Rune struggling, he should have put a stranglehold on this match not throw him a lifeline with a terrible service game.

 

[RS]

Hope this ends before 12 so I can sleep well. It's 11 in the UK.

 

[Hitman]

That’s very true; and so uncharacteristic of Djoker. I am surprised that he didn’t put the gassed Rune out of commission during that service game.

That was very unlike him, but as I have been pointing out, he hasn't played the game the way he can, a lot of his key shots he isn't using and as a result, he is making predictable patterns of play for Rune.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Just asked them to look at his legs, he's feeling the exhaustion.

They gave him some salt tablets too.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Rune is cramping... same issue as Alcarez. it seems like only way Novak can beat a good Young gun these days is if they get tired or cramping.......

Because they are 20. The ideal age to get in peak physical shape might be 22. The same time Nole will probably stop being contender at slams will be when these two become 22.

 

[Pheasant]

Wow. Djoker missed an easy shot at 15-30. Djoker is off a bit at the moment.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Great return from Novak there!

 

[Hitman]

Yea just totally can't keep his concentration when he's in good position. With Rune struggling, he should have put a stranglehold on this match not throw him a lifeline with a terrible service game.

Really don't know if that is the whole year ending number one thing or just him being a clown at stages in the match.

 

[DSH]

I still think Djokovic will edge this but a great physical battle between both guys. Rune has battled so well.

Your idol has much more energy than the 20-year-old.

 

[JFK_32]

Sinner will trash the winner of this match.

SInner is overrated. Will lost in two sets

 

[NoleFam]

Really don't know if that is the whole year ending number one thing or just him being a clown at stages in the match.

Maybe both. Lol.

 

[Pheasant]

27 shots. Insane. Rune is crippled now.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Rune started the match brutally, with short, massive shots. Now he's playing endlessly long points which simply make him cramp more. Crazy dumb.

 

[Kralingen]

I can’t believe Rune is really pulling this off rn

 

[ultimathule]

Here's the match

 

[MeatTornado]

He's desperate to keep the points short now and Djokovic knows it

 

[Hitman]

Rune throwing in the drop shot, but why is Djokovic starting to hit short? LOL

 

[Pheasant]

There it is. And that was out. Djoker breaks

 

[Red Rick]

Djokovic' spontaneous alzheimers for aggressive tennis is nauseating

 

[alexio]

4-2

 

[DSH]

27 shots. Insane. Rune is crippled now.

The old wolf is still intact.

 

[onyxrose81]

Don’t give it back again this time. Please.

 

[JFK_32]

What a choke

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djoko tactics to physically wear him out. It’s working! Djoko breaks again!

 

[Hitman]

Djokovic is like Jigsaw from the Saw movies, he's taking body parts of his opponents, instead of just winning the match.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djoko might not be at his best but he’s the master at taking the legs of his opponents.

 

[Pheasant]

Uncharacteristic double fault by Djoker.

 

[MeatTornado]

Djoko tactics to physically wear him out. It’s working! Djoko breaks again!

It's really not that hard. It's how everyone beats him.

 

[onyxrose81]

Uncharacteristic double fault by Djoker.

It’s characteristic in this match.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djokovic is like his Lacoste crocodile. He drowns you over a longer match! Lol

 

[Hitman]

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.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

It's really not that hard. It's how everyone beats him.

He does it to many opponents. Not just Rune.

 

[DSH]

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

 

[alexio]

finally first consolidation

 

[merwy]

You just can't beat Djokovic unless you've got his stamina.. I get that it's incredibly difficult, but still: it's "just" a three set match on indoor hardcourt. It's not good if he's cramping already, right?

 

[jm1980]

Finally someone consolidated a break

 

[onyxrose81]

Please break for the match…I can’t handle another service game.

 

[bigjimbofan]

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

 

[Hitman]

Djoko might not be at his best but he’s the master at taking the legs of his opponents.

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

 

[Zardoz7/12]

Djokovic has done this so many times in his career, he grinds players down like peppercorns.

It's like a magic trick you've seen time and time again.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Holger needs to stop whining to the chair. First bit of brattiness from him since Boris came onboard.