2023 Dubai SF: Novak Djokovic vs. Daniil Medvedev

[UnforcedTerror]

The titans clash we were all hoping for.

Djokovic has won enough already. Meddy in 3.

 

[Nadal_Django]

The draw from hell for the Earth's Mightiest continues. Tough battle lies ahead against the red hot Medvedev, that's for sure.

 

[James P]

Should be fun!!

 

[Red Rick]

Medvedev is on a 0 match winning streak vs players with good groundstrokes from both wings

 

[kayapit]

I thought Nole looked tired today, like in the face, puffy eyes and a little haggard; not his usual bright energy. Made me wonder if the travel is wearing on him atm. I'll be pulling for him but I think Meddy gets this one.

 

[doodlyd]

nah ...i saw this story many times ... I would like to see Medy win for confidence boost , but reality might be way different =)) Its Novak after all

 

[L4S10s]

Hello hamstring my old friend

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

A battle royale indeed! Someone in 3 after a long third set TB!

 

[Silverbullet96]

I thought Nole looked tired today, like in the face, puffy eyes and a little haggard; not his usual bright energy. Made me wonder if the travel is wearing on him atm. I'll be pulling for him but I think Meddy gets this one.

He had 4 weeks break...

 

[kayapit]

He had 4 weeks break...

I know but sometimes being on the road just doesn't go well.

 

[Krish0608]

Djokovic should have no problems whatsoever if he’s playing well.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djokovic should have no problems whatsoever if he’s playing well.

Don’t know about that. Meddy been on fire these past few weeks. It will be very close.

 

[Hitman]

This will be off the chain!!!!

 

[Krish0608]

Don’t know about that. Meddy been on fire these past few weeks. It will be very close.

If Djokovic plays an aggressive game as he’s been doing off late, he’ll easily shatter Med’s elite pushing. Med needs to absolutely zone on serve and hope Djokovic has an off day on his. Because Djokovic is going to overwhelm Meddy off the ground.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Medvedev needs to pay over and over again for USO 21.

 

[Krish0608]

Med is the best example of a very high floor and low ceiling player. This translates to him being very dependable against 95+% of the tour. But he’ll not have answers against elite aggression and shotmaking

 

[Pablo1989]

After 4 straight wins from Djokovic over Meddy, the Russian needs to win again against the Serbian wolf. Tomorrow is the day.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Djokovic should have no problems whatsoever if he’s playing well.

I think it will be a straight set victory for Novak. Med's winning streak ends tomorrow unless he serves like a maniac.

 

[HFK]

Medvedev is the only guy out there that can give Djokovic a match on HC. Should be interesting to watch but Djokovic is fresher and Medvedev is already playing above expectations for the last 3 weeks.

 

[llgtennislegend]

Madman will give Djoker the loss he's long overdue.

 

[Lauren_Girl']

Don't know who's gonna win this (I put Djoker in 3, but totally unsure)... Just want to say that Djokovic's recent 250 and 500 draws are kinda harder than Slam draws.
Khachanov Tsitsipas Medvedev in Astana
Shapovalov Korda Medvedev in Adelaïde.
Hurkacz Zverev Medvedev in Dubaï.

3rd time in a row he has to defeat the 2nd best HC player and 2 other in-form HC players,... for only 250 or 500 points... And some are still accusing him of vulturing titles and having lucky draws. Ugh.

 

[kayapit]

Don't know who's gonna win this (I put Djoker in 3, but totally unsure)... Just want to say that Djokovic's recent 250 and 500 draws are kinda harder than Slam draws.
Khachanov Tsitsipas Medvedev in Astana
Shapovalov Korda Medvedev in Adelaïde.
Hurkacz Zverev Medvedev in Dubaï.

3rd time in a row he has to defeat the 2nd best HC player and 2 other in-form HC players,... for only 250 or 500 points... And some are still accusing him of vulturing titles and having lucky draws. Ugh.

Couldn't agree more. Hopefully it will sharpen his game and lead him into a multi slam season.

 

[HFK]

Don't know who's gonna win this (I put Djoker in 3, but totally unsure)... Just want to say that Djokovic's recent 250 and 500 draws are kinda harder than Slam draws.
Khachanov Tsitsipas Medvedev in Astana
Shapovalov Korda Medvedev in Adelaïde.
Hurkacz Zverev Medvedev in Dubaï.

3rd time in a row he has to defeat the 2nd best HC player and 2 other in-form HC players,... for only 250 or 500 points... And some are still accusing him of vulturing titles and having lucky draws. Ugh.

Tel-Aviv: Andujar-Pospisil-Safiullin-Cilic

 

[nolefam_2024]

Djokovic in tight 2 or Medvedev in 3.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

This match basically between 2 heavyweights

 

[Deleted member 791948]

Medvedev is the only guy out there that can give Djokovic a match on HC. Should be interesting to watch but Djokovic is fresher and Medvedev is already playing above expectations for the last 3 weeks.

Actually Rune beat Djokovic last year in the Paris Masters Final.
Rune is the most talented hardcourter in the world, and will win more US Opens than Djokovic.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Come on Daniil! You can do it!

 

[Hitman]

Djokovic in tight 2 or Medvedev in 3.

 

[top10]

I don't think Daniil is winning against Novak ever again.
This New York loss is still motivating Novak...

 

[nolefam_2024]

I don't think Daniil is winning against Novak ever again.
This New York loss is still motivating Novak...

Absolutely false. No win has come easy vs Medvedev.

 

[top10]

Absolutely false. No win has come easy vs Medvedev.

I did not claim it was/will be easy.
I said I think Daniil is not wining against Novak ever again

 

[Hitman]

I did not claim it was/will be easy.
I said I think Daniil is not wining against Novak ever again

Ever again? Med is nearly a decade younger, he will most certainly win again.

 

[tennis4jags]

Are there any link for live streaming please?

 

[Hitman]

Are there any link for live streaming please?

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[RF-18]

Gonna be a tough match. Both playing well but Djokovic seems a bit tentative in his movement on the run. It hasn't looked top notch. But he will probably bring it now.

May the best man win.

 

[tennis4jags]

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Awesome, thanks!

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Mad Lad in 3. Hope it’s a great match…..I’m mad because I’ll have to leave before it’s over but oh well!

 

[middleballs]

What a start from Nole.

 

[Hitman]

The heat is on!

 

[joekapa]

Federesque serving from the GOAT ()

 

[Beerus]

The Grand Slam should have happened. Why did you lose to this guy when it mattered the most...

 

[joekapa]

Packed house !

 

[onyxrose81]

I’m nervous. I don’t know why I’m so stressed.

 

[Hitman]

Sportsmanship award from Nole

 

[Hitman]

The Grand Slam should have happened. Why did you lose to this guy when it mattered the most...

Because Zverev drained him in the semis.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Strong start from both! Living up to the billing so far!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Packed house !

As 2 warriors collide!

 

[onyxrose81]

0-30. Hmm.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Because Zverev drained him in the semis.

That and meddy was pretty flawless all event and summer NA part of year. He would have beat nearly anyone the way he was playing.

 

[Hitman]

Safe to say Med is the bigger wall on the tour these days