2023 Cincinati Open ATP master's 1000 SF - Novak Djokovic [2] (SRB) v/s Alexander Zverev [16] (GER)

[mahatma]

Novak in 2

 

[Rattie]

Want Zverev to win but no doubt Djokovic will. Ugh.

 

[BlueB]

OP, regarding the initials in the poll, it should be NDj or NÐ. Dj is a substitute for the Ð not existing in English alphabet and is considered to be a single letter. It's the same case with Dž, Nj and Lj.

 

[Mike Sams]

Zverev looking at his Gold medal before the match and realizing that he shattered Novak's dreams that day. He wants to do it again.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Want Zverev to win but no doubt Djokovic will. Ugh.

No idea why you like the guy who is accused of domestic abuse more..

 

[Rattie]

OP, regarding the initials in the poll, it should be NDj or NÐ. Dj is a substitute for the Ð not existing in English alphabet and is considered to be a single letter. It's the same case with Dž, Nj and Lj.

I don’t know about the OP but I have no such letter on my keyboard and I guess that unless you’re using a keyboard set in the right language, the same goes for most people.
Everyone knows who the OP means so does it really matter?

 

[Rattie]

No idea why you like the guy who is accused of domestic abuse more..

Oh I don’t like either of them but I’m bored senseless with the sight of Djokovic in finals.

 

[BlueB]

I don’t know about the OP but I have no such letter on my keyboard and I guess that unless you’re using a keyboard set in the right language, the same goes for most people.
Everyone knows who the OP means so does it really matter?

Of course you don't have Đ, that's why Dj is a substitute. In Serbo-Croatian, it is considered to be a single letter.
We know what OP means, but it doesn't harm doing it right, does it?

 

[Rattie]

Of course you don't have Đ, that's why Dj is a substitute. In Serbo-Croatian, it is considered to be a single letter.
We know what OP means, but it doesn't harm doing it right, does it?

I guess not if you bothers you. I’ll bear it in mind when I do a poll, although I usually just use his full name.

 

[Centrius]

Sasha for the win today!

Come on Sasha! Slay him today!!!! Rooting hard for Zverev!!!!

The fear is strong.

 

[Mike Sams]

No idea why you like the guy who is accused of domestic abuse more..

Accused. Not found guilty. His girlfriend was a druggie and a loose cannon who tried to inject herself with Zverev's insulin. She was also abusive towards him. Living off his money and success too. He had enough and wanted out. But she refused to leave him alone.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I’m staying up to watch this being at weekend and no work tomorrow. This should be a good one. Djokovic and Zverev tend to deliver classics on hard courts. Let’s hope for another.

 

[DSH]

Zverev looking at his Gold medal before the match and realizing that he shattered Novak's dreams that day. He wants to do it again.

Who will get the 'beating' this time?

 

[Julius Caesar]

Olympics vibes

 

[TheNachoMan]

Who will get the 'beating' this time?

I see what you did there.

 

[DSH]

I see what you did there.

 

[Open Stance]

At the stadium. In my seat. Beer in hand. Perfect tennis weather. Let’s go!!!

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Who will get the 'beating' this time?

Should I bother watching at the very least a set of this match or should I go sleep?
Alcaraz Hurkacz was so dramatic.

 

[Rafa4GOAT]

Only way I see Djokovic losing here is if he wants to save energy/avoid Alcaraz before USO

 

[flyingboris]

Zverev looks like a tortured soul these days.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Players on court. Let’s go!

 

[flyingboris]

At the stadium. In my seat. Beer in hand. Perfect tennis weather. Let’s go!!!

Very jealous, enjoy!

 

[TheNachoMan]

Zverev looks like a tortured soul these days.

Well, he’s balding.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Why I think Sinner will get the first win, his DR is currently higher in 2023, thus if he serves over 60% and the legs are working, I think he will get it. And sinner is going upwards too so once he gets that first win, I don’t see him going backwards. Similar to a Nalbandian-Federer pre 2004 type situation

Dude I like your persistence about Sinner lol.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Voted AZ in 2 just for Fun's sake. Let's see.

 

[dking68]

Voted AZ in 2 just for Fun's sake. Let's see.

BOLD

 

[dking68]

Dude I like your persistence about Sinner lol.

He’s complete. Not complete like Alcaraz but complete

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Not sure Djoke wants any part of Rats before the USO, especially on short rest... guess we'll find out.

 

[Mark Anderson]

I don't know... it's sad to say, but this event is mere preparation for the likes of Rats and Djoke. The Serb may feel like he's already gotten in enough work, and may not want to overdo it before the USO. And depending how the first SF goes, he also may not want to risk denting his confidence - and boosting his opponent's - in another final vs the Murcian.

In sum, Djokovic would be the obvious, overwhelming favorite in normal conditions. But I also won't be surprised if he doesn't exactly put forth his best effort, and ends up losing in two...

Losing in three maybe.

 

[Mark Anderson]

Want Zverev to win but no doubt Djokovic will. Ugh.

That's the attitude that Tiny has overturned.

 

[Topspin_80]

Want Zverev to win but no doubt Djokovic will. Ugh.

Tonite you might get your wishes granted.

Zverev is playing well.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

He’s complete. Not complete like Alcaraz but complete

Net skills?
Movement?
Recovery?
Change of pace?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Nervy start from Djokovic. Fast start for Zverev

 

[flyingboris]

Well, he’s balding.

Wait really? That would torture any man.

 

[dking68]

Net skills?
Movement?
Recovery?
Change of pace?

Yes that’s why I said not as complete as Alcaraz lol

 

[Kralingen]

Djokovic would be better off tanking this rather than risk giving away his strategy vs Carlos tomorrow

 

[I Am Finnish]

Egg is so tanned

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Big serves from djoko saves the BPs

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djokovic would be better off tanking this rather than risk giving away his strategy vs Carlos tomorrow

I don’t think Djokovic will tank. Not really in his nature.

 

[Mark Anderson]

No idea why you like the guy who is accused of domestic abuse more..

Beating Djokovic is a different thing.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Djokovic would be better off tanking this rather than risk giving away his strategy vs Carlos tomorrow

Djokovic takes his beatings. Doesn’t run from them. Vamos.

 

[Topspin_80]

No idea why you like the guy who is accused of domestic abuse more..

What is to like about Novak's personality?

Hantuchova says, Novak has an abusive personality with his own friends.

He oozes violence, racket breaking screaming at people, ball boys, and so on.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Huge hold for Novak. Gutsy from djoko.

 

[Mark Anderson]

Starting off like Alcaraz. Three break points puff.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djokovic takes his beatings. Doesn’t run from them. Vamos.

This is true. You just need to look at RG for evidence of Djokovic not afraid to enter lions den

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Strong hold for Zverev

 

[DSH]

Net skills?
Movement?
Recovery?
Change of pace?

Mindset?

 

[StifleYourself]

Not sure Djoke wants any part of Rats before the USO, especially on short rest... guess we'll find out.

I think he wants to teach the kid a lesson tomorrow.

 

[Hitman]

Djokovic v Alcaraz is the money match, but having a pumped up Zverev back in the mix is a pretty good second choice.

 

[DSH]

Strong hold for Zverev

How many double faults will the lanky German player commit in this match?