Let’s take it one slam at a time. Or more like one match at a time.
2023 Australian Open QF: [5] Andrey Rublev vs Novak Djokovic [4]
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Let’s take it one slam at a time. Or more like one match at a time.
Rublev just wants to see the world burn now. I feel for him, it must be such a drag. You feel good, you play good, you know you face Nole but you have confidence. You get on the court and nothing prepares you for this… you play decent but there is NOTHING you can do. Everything goes for him… line balls, net balls, 2nd service aces, putting back balls that he shouldn’t even reach, windy balls, stupid balls… and then you forget you’re in a GS QF and feel like quitting the sport alltogether, that no-chance feeling, the impostor syndrome… poor poor Rublev
Yes, and this is the main reason why he has still improved and may be about to dominate like 2015 again. Becker was very honest in admitting that Djokovic has still improved after he was gone and gave Ivanisevic credit for it.
Best serve from those with "normal" size, I think we need to make that clear. Of course Isner etc. still serve better.
McGradey
Hall of Fame
He doesn’t rely solely on cream puff kickers to the backhand unlike 90% of the guys, although a few seem to be cottoning on that it pays to have some different serves to keep your opponent guessing.
Seriously well
Zodd
Hall of Fame
I agree reg. the skilset but he's shown a bit of that defeatist attitude in this match which there just isn't room for against the absolute top players.
Krish872007
Talk Tennis Guru
I think it is the most effective one amongst active players now
He served a second serve ace in excess of 100mph earlier in the match, which is something I would never have expected earlier in his career
Hypo Crisis
Professional
Talks about it have vanished greatly. Nadal fans are out.
Hitman
Bionic Poster
It's OK, but he does pull up on a few points abruptly at times. So not 100%
Goran doing Goran things
-NN-
G.O.A.T.
Dunno what the stats say, but as early as 2015 in matches against Federer I was becoming extremely impressed with his serving, especially in terms of his feel of where to go with it over say, pure precision.
(Disclaimer: I don't think he's any BOAT server or anything, but he's a very very good one.)
Absolutely top notch.
yeah so i meant Djokovic has complete dominance over the tour now, with no one left to stop him by taking a few slams here and there. Only nadal is left to cling on to his RG titles as his body continues to fade.
junior74
Talk Tennis Guru
Paul is more or less the same type of player as DeMinaur and Rublev, just with weaker results...
Tsitsipas is a different type. Max involved in every point... until he freezes (hope he can maintain his presence all along in the final - please, please don't lose to Karen!)
Hitman
Bionic Poster
He understands the importance of improving the serve as he gets older, the same way Federer did.
NeutralFan
G.O.A.T.
Ruvle's plan A - hit harder
Plan B- hit harder in to net or 3 feet off baseline
Plan B- hit harder in to net or 3 feet off baseline
Krish872007
Talk Tennis Guru
Probably mid / late 2018
He was getting older and had to reinvent himself a bit after the elbow injury
It was good in 2014-2016, just got even more effective
Nadal15thslam
Hall of Fame
If Karen is in the final the mockery is complete.
still not 100%
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
Agree. It’s vital that we keep an eye on it. We can’t allow ourselves to be overconfident.
Nadal15thslam
Hall of Fame
Djokovic is the holder of one slam in last 4. How’s that for dominance.
His average since 2011 is about holding 2 slams at any given point of time. In pure mathematical terms that’s reduced dominance.
Can he dominate now like in the past -highly doubt it. Maybe 2 - 3 more slams. That is about it.
I think around the time Goran started working with him
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
I don't care how confident Rublev was going into this match, it's at negative now.
Hitman
Bionic Poster
Should never be overconfident regardless. Confidence is good, but not overconfidence.
junior74
Talk Tennis Guru
I see it as only marginally better than the Becker improved Novak serve. It has really been tip top since 2014/15. Super strong serve.
50% of the tour hit 2nd serves into the middle of the box without intent. Federer and Djokovic really stand out in that regard; a plan behind every serve.
maratha_warrior
Hall of Fame
Becker improved his serve and made it good and Ivanisevic made it Elite.
Djokovic's hunger to keep improving deserves praise.
Beerus
Hall of Fame
Can Djokovic beat Paul? @Djokovic_is_the_best#1
mightyjeditribble
Hall of Fame
Isn't it sightly ridiculous that a 35-year old can bulldoze a top ten player like this?
weakera
Talk Tennis Guru
Top 5*
Nadal15thslam
Hall of Fame
No, he is the underdog. Only God can save him.
junior74
Talk Tennis Guru
Krish872007
Talk Tennis Guru
Between 2011 and 2017, he won 40 of 41 matches at the AO
He's now in the middle of another extended win streak, will be at 26 after this match
You have to be exceptional to give yourself a chance, and doubly so to get over the finish line against him
He's now in the middle of another extended win streak, will be at 26 after this match
You have to be exceptional to give yourself a chance, and doubly so to get over the finish line against him
TripleATeam
G.O.A.T.
He'll really need to dig deep for that one. Paul just recently made a slam QF and even won that match, so Djokovic needs to be careful.
Nadal15thslam
Hall of Fame
Please break and make the match entertaining at least for 1 set
Goran was the one that simplified the whole serve movement and put pace into it. Minimalism at its best
Hitman
Bionic Poster
This sums it perfectly.
Mike Sams
G.O.A.T.
It was madness I tell you!
Zverev must've sneaked into Djoker's bag during a changeover and drank one of his magic potions.
weakera
Talk Tennis Guru
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