2023 Paris Open ATP Master's 1000 Quarterfinal matchup - Novak Djokovic [1] (SRB) v/s Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune [6] (DEN)

[Move]

Lol I love this kids acting skills

Looks like stuttgart revisited

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

The rest of the players in draw will be liking their chances to win this title. Especially the longer this goes.

Already putting in the SR for future opponents.

 

[mahatma]

The rest of the players in draw will be liking their chances to win this title. Especially the longer this goes.

True. But I feel - whoever wins this - wins the title

 

[dking68]

When he plays crap he is very bad. He has a low floor and has been horrendous for nearly 4 months. Am I not allowed to state the obvious? However, his ceiling when he’s locked in is very very promising indeed. That level he’s shown moves me. The eyes never lie. Just a matter of bringing it consistently

What exactly shall I say about your beloved boy?

Honestly my assessment of this match - Djokovic isn’t playing great. He’s playing at 4/10 and his serve is abysmal. This would’ve been done in two if Nole had served over 65% in

I give credit to the kid for hanging on and prolonging it to three after the match point. But I need to see more outdoors if he’s a really dominant player to be. Especially outdoor hard court

 

[Terenigma]

The rest of the players in draw will be liking their chances to win this title. Especially the longer this goes.

Maybe not Rublev and De Minaur... currently 22:10pm local time. Very likely this match might not end till 11pm local time.

 

[NoleFam]

Both players and Becker playing 3D chess. Becker’s move next. Great to have Boris back and Rune is blessed to have him in his corner.

Yea and that probably made Djokovic nervous at the end of the 2nd set, knowing how good Becker is at reading opponents. He told Rune Djokovic "it's ok, he's feeling it too". It is good to see him back though.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Breadstick at least

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Fun match for me too, even in a losing effort for my guy. Djoker just too solid and steady, mentally and physically. I'm happy Holger won a TB against tiebreak GOAT and continued to battle.

I think Rune is to talented to not do big things in his career. He just needs to improve his physical condition, some parts of his game and stay mentally strong with Becker can help with too. He got a bright future. He very good indoors too.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Sheriff Pope is watching on.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Boris: "Just take it point by point, you're still in this. Breathe, calm down, you're still in this."

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Yea and that probably made Djokovic nervous at the end of the 2nd set, knowing how good Becker is at reading opponents. He told Rune Djokovic "it's ok, he's feeling it too". It is good to see him back though.

I totally agree

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Sheriff Pope is watching on.

Welcome to Wayward Pines, Holger. We don't talk about the past here.

 

[nolefam_2024]

And there goes hopes for breadstick.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Maybe not Rublev and De Minaur... currently 22:10pm local time. Very likely this match might not end till 11pm local time.

True. More so tsitsipas or dimitrov really.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

This is far from over. Novak needs to stay focused on serve.

 

[nolefam_2024]

True. More so tsitsipas or dimitrov really.

Both of them have not beaten Djokovic in ages..
Dimitrov I think beat him only once in 2013 and Tsitsipas is on 9 match losing streak.

 

[Benf15harp]

Lol, though he did hit it himself. It wasn't during any rallies etc. What to say, lol

Shoulda been called for time violations til fixed

 

[mahatma]

This is far from over. Novak needs to stay focused on serve.

Ya , Kid is super motivated

 

[Benf15harp]

Wens Holgers next spray tan appointment? Tomorrow at 9?

 

[dking68]

Wens Holgers next spray tan appointment? Tomorrow at 9?

I’m still shocked he’s making it to Turin

 

[BeatlesFan]

Wens Holgers next spray tan appointment? Tomorrow at 9?

I'll save a seat for you to watch, but you're sitting behind me. Nobody's blockin' my view.

 

[nolefam_2024]

73% first serves in in third for Djokovic.

 

[Terenigma]

Awesome rally!! (The 30-0 point)

 

[MeatTornado]

Turning into Zverev with how often he's asking for the crowd

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djokovic getting Rune on the run. Great play there. Great rally.

 

[dking68]

This is far from over. Novak needs to stay focused on serve.

Djokovic serving much better.

 

[Krish0608]

Novak's gone up a level and is pretty much toying with Rune now.

 

[mahatma]

Bring the kid forward to the net and lob him. As simple as it is

 

[CoolCoolCool]

Those clean lobs though.

 

[dking68]

Novak's gone up a level and is pretty much toying with Rune now.

73% in

 

[Olli Jokinen]

Rune's 2nd serves look like nothing, but he always gets short returns from them. How does he do it?

Extreme kick.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Whatever happens these last 2 matches have done wonders to help Djoker find his rhythm. He’s been tested a lot.

 

[dking68]

Whatever happens these last 2 matches have done wonders to help Djoker find his rhythm. He’s been tested a lot.

If he wins Paris he’s the big favorite for Turin. But my feeling is Sinner takes Turin

 

[nolefam_2024]

Whatever happens these last 2 matches have done wonders to help Djoker find his rhythm. He’s been tested a lot.

And if he plays in semis and finals he would win based on this.

 

[mahatma]

Whatever happens these last 2 matches have done wonders to help Djoker find his rhythm. He’s been tested a lot.

He has been quite scratchy though in this match too.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I’m loving Rune’s fight. He did the same in Paris last year. He never give up all match and won it. He’s doing the same here. Another fab match between these guys. A great rivalry could develop.

 

[Terenigma]

Solid hold from Rune there. This 3rd set has been high quality, great tennis shown. Rune still needs that break back though and I'm not seeing him get it despite how well he's playing.

 

[mahatma]

If he wins Paris he’s the big favorite for Turin. But my feeling is Sinner takes Turin

Djokovic is the fav for anything till RG pretty much. Results won't matter till that time I think from considering who is the fav.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

He has been quite scratchy though in this match too.

On serve he has but overall his ground game been good. Rune has played well so Novak is doing well to be in this position despite the sub par serving at times.

 

[FeroBango]

Solid hold from Rune there. This 3rd set has been high quality, great tennis shown. Rune still needs that break back though and I'm not seeing him get it despite how well he's playing.

It has been since the TB. Rune truly goated there.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Solid hold from Rune there. This 3rd set has been high quality, great tennis shown. Rune still needs that break back though and I'm not seeing him get it despite how well he's playing.

Most of the match has been high quality. I agree. A complete of bad matches but this has been one of the best matches of the year in my view.

 

[mahatma]

Most of the match has been high quality. I agree. A complete of bad matches but this has been one of the best matches of the year in my view.

Lived upto the billing in my view.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Nole's serving in final set is amazing.

 

[The Guru]

Forgot this match was happening how's it been so far?

 

[InsideOut900]

Funnily, the 3rd set has been the best and most focused both played so far. Only a few miraculous lobs from Novak and poor decisions from Rune put the break lead between them.

 

[ojo rojo]

Forgot this match was happening how's it been so far?

Not too bad

 

[BeatlesFan]

Forgot this match was happening how's it been so far?

You missed a hell of a match.

 

[Terenigma]

That reaction from Djokovic

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Efficient from Djokovic there. 5-3!

 

[nolefam_2024]

Funnily, the 3rd set has been the best and most focused both played so far. Only a few miraculous lobs from Novak and poor decisions from Rune put the break lead between them.

9 winners and 0 errors Djokovic

9 winners and 1 error Rune