2023 Australian Open QF: [5] Andrey Rublev vs Novak Djokovic [4]

[chjtennis]

I was just thinking that Berdych and Tsonga would've at least made a much closer match of this. And Rublev is like pretty much the best of his generation. Well, Tsitsipas hopefully does better but he needs to get to the final first.

 

[ultimathule]

Time to play some doubles, Rublev.

 

[Hitman]

He breaks!!!!

 

[TripleATeam]

I'm well, just busier means less and less tennis, unfortunately. How are you and how can you guys still be up in the US!

I get it, similar for me. Job's been tough recently but more stuff to do also means job security. I'm personally just insane regarding tennis though so sleep be damned, I want to watch Djokovic-Rublev. Especially seeing as the SF will be against Paul... not quite as blockbuster in terms of name.

 

[El_Yotamo]

Gotta give major props to Rublev for having the resolve of a 9 year old

 

[mahatma]

You never get tired of failing so hard

1. I predicted a straight set win for Djok tonight
2. I predicted Djok wins AO this year before the tournament started

I also predict that you guys are due for some humble pie... it's a long season...

Great predictions both 1 and 2. You order Djokovic delivers. You should start liking him.


You I assume also ordered moonballer winning W, USO, AO this year.Seems he doesn’t listen much to you. Lol.

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

Rublev to win
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Spoiler

at most 6 games.

he is at 3 so far. good prediction.

 

[Omega_7000]

Djokovic fans, come on, the leg injury is not giving him any problems, are you blind? It's kind of cringey mentioning that. But yes, he's the most formidable beast ever, I'll give you that. He's making a mockery of this tournament. Rublev is a great player, and look what he's doing to him. It's crazy.

Agree with everything but the bold part

 

[NeutralFan]

Last two points pretty much summaries Rublev's career.

 

[optic yellow]

Rublev has a very average serve and return, can only hit rally balls with his backhand, cannot volley if his life depended on it and is an average mover. He has ONE weapon: his forehand and he cannot seem to hit any corners with it either.

That makes it much less of a weapon. Need to hit corners, need to paint baseline like Korda, need to be able to get tight CC angles down in bounds.

 

[The_Order]

Great predictions both 1 and 2. You order Djokovic delivers. You should start liking him.


You I assume also ordered moonballer winning W, USO, AO this year.Seems he doesn’t listen much to you. Lol.

OK, thanks for confirming you're no more than 10 years old... off to ignore you go

 

[The_Order]

Towel has been thrown now...

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

I get it, similar for me. Job's been tough recently but more stuff to do also means job security. I'm personally just insane regarding tennis though so sleep be damned, I want to watch Djokovic-Rublev. Especially seeing as the SF will be against Paul... not quite as blockbuster in terms of name.

Same, but definitely get picky-er in terms of which match should I lose sleep to!

 

[ultimathule]

Rublev saves virtual match point

 

[mahatma]

OK, thanks for confirming you're no more than 10 years old... off to ignore you go

Lol. Feels privileged to be in that list.

 

[Hitman]

Oh my God

 

[disgruntledamsel]

Poor guy.

 

[Zodd]

Was hoping for better resolve from Rublev in this match but playing an opponent that has an answer for everything is just so tough

 

[NeutralFan]

OK, thanks for confirming you're no more than 10 years old... off to ignore you go

He's some Koli fan from India and knows nothing about tennis , why even argues with him?i stopped replying him long ago.

 

[mike danny]

Rublev is pathetic when it comes to slam QFs.

 

[disgruntledamsel]

Nothing is easy out there…

 

[joekapa]

Oh my God

What happened ?

 

[TripleATeam]

 

[Hitman]

What happened ?

The way Djokovic got a ball back, winning a point he never should have.

 

[Nadal15thslam]

Best game of the match probably.

 

[McGradey]

Djokovic knows what shot Rublev is going to hit before Rublev does. He’s got real estate in his brain.

 

[NoleFam]

Nothing so far is going Rublev's way.

 

[Sudacafan]

Tough match for Novak! Rublev has been playing some great tennis so far. Will be good ballstriking clash.

Toughest test so far in this slam

Don’t underestimate him. Plus Novak still needs to manage his leg. Many didn’t expect rublev to beat rune beat he did. I expect a close battle.

The disrespect for Rublev in this thread is disappointing to see. The guy is a regular top 5-10 player and very consistent. He will push Novak and it will be battle. Djoko will need his best game and stay injury free to have good chance.

Looking forward to the matchup.

Agree. Rublev eliminated Rune. Some people underestimate the former overestimating the latter.

Should be another battle. Rublev's serve and forehand have been firing in every match. Djokovic is favorite to win, hopefully the hamstring injury continues to heal.

This will be close but ultimately Djokovic has too much.

Rublev is the slight favourite here. I expect a battle royale though. Novak can make a fight of it though if the hamstring can hold up a while. Rublev though FH is fire and will be very tough to deal with. Looking forward to it.

That forehand and serve is clicking and he has been quite clutch when he absolutely needed to be.

The russian is in the form of his life. The conditions favor Rublev's game since the balls are so slow he will have time to unload his gigantic strokes. Djoker will have to use the energy of revenge for that Belgrade loss and play smart.

Nole’s fans a little skeptical?

 

[mahatma]

He's some Koli fan from India and knows nothing about tennis , why even argues with him?i stopped replying him long ago.

Lol. I am making some name in Moonballer fans.

 

[junior74]

He breaks!!!!

 

[TripleATeam]

Nole’s fans a little skeptical?

Lol at including @Kralingen in there

 

[junior74]

Nole’s fans a little skeptical?

Can't be too careful

 

[Hitman]

Nole’s fans a little skeptical?

Yes.

 

[weakera]

Nole’s fans a little skeptical?

They will play the same game with Tommy Paul and Sissypas as well. It's hilarious. Short of getting hit by a car (which would need to be traveling pretty fast at that), nothing can stop the inevitable Djokovic conclusion here and that has been abundantly clear all along. Why he felt the need to play the fake injury game is beyond me.

 

[joekapa]

Nole’s fans a little skeptical?

Of course we are. We are ALWAYS respectfully optimistic. He is human, you know ?

 

[maratha_warrior]

At this stage is must be fun, but not exciting, to be a Djokovic fan

This year will be more exciting for us Djokovic fans , irrespective of results because Djokovic was banned last year . He played only 2 slams and few others Mickey mouse events last year .

Personally i am watching every Djokovic match this year . Usually i start watching 4th round onwards .

 

[NeutralFan]

Nole’s fans a little skeptical?

Acting along thier favourite player?no?

 

[weakera]

6-1 6-2, 6-0 for the injured Djokovic

Unfortunately you lost the third set, but well done on the first two.

 

[lrdrdy]

Lol he hurt himself by going full stretch chasing a bagel. Cmon bruh

 

[hendrasdr]

Rublev must have been tired, he played 5 sets against Rune two days before

 

[ultimathule]

Was hoping for better resolve from Rublev in this match but playing an opponent that has an answer for everything is just so tough

I'm happy with the effort. His skill set leaves something to be desired of course.

 

[optic yellow]

Novak is such a master in redirecting the ball...

Yeah that is for sure artistry.

 

[optic yellow]

Oh sorry I can't evaluate Novak's movement because the match ended sooner than I thought it would.

 

[mahatma]

At this stage is must be fun, but not exciting, to be a Djokovic fan

It’s kind of both. The show won’t last too long. Probably 1 year or 2.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Rublev must have been tired, he played 5 sets against Rune two days before

Or Egg is too good

 

[Hypo Crisis]

Novak changed his second serve drastically

 

[Bubcay]

Djokovic has one of the best serves on the tour, if not THE Best... Period..

 

[tennis_pro]

Or Egg is too good

depends on which side you support

 

[ChrisRF]

It’s kind of both. The show won’t last too long. Probably 1 year or 2.

I think this is too pessimistic yet again. Well, maybe if he loses interest after winning a CYGS and taking the Slam record out of reach.

 

[Sephiroth]

Unfortunately you lost the third set, but well done on the first two.

am quiet sad he didn't bagel this rat toothed looking mf