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

[ojo rojo]

unless De Minaur wins the whole thing

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

This set has been quality.

 

[Terenigma]

11 games zero break points created by either

I hate to say it but the match has been honestly pretty boring because of it. They are both playing well, serving well so it's not like we can blame them but It needs some drama to really give it some life!

 

[RF-18]

Djokos defensive slice there was from the highest school.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Boris: "Take your time, a bit more on your serve now, you can do it. Stay in the moment."

 

[Kralingen]

What an insane point to start the 6-5 game… elite movement from both guys, and yet somehow, the 36 year old is the one to come out on top. Tennis requires gymnast level agility mixed with surgeon level precision - the best guys are all jungle cats and this is no exception.

 

[nolefam_2024]

When was the last time Novak lost a TB? Probably 2021.

Wimbledon 2023

 

[dking68]

When was the last time Novak lost a TB? Probably 2021.

Alcaraz 23’ WB?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Brave 2nd set serve from Rune. Wow!

 

[Terenigma]

Since when did Rune have this good of a serve? He's been so solid on serve so far, it's quite impressive.

Break him Novak!

 

[BeatlesFan]

Nole applauds the epic volley from Holger!

 

[Kralingen]

Rune is killing it. If only he had a forehand…

 

[BeatlesFan]

Since when did Rune have this good of a serve? He's been so solid on serve so far, it's quite impressive.

Watch him. He has a great serve and his knee bend is even deeper with Boris. He was serving 135+ in Basel and earlier in this tournament.

 

[ojo rojo]

the best guys are all jungle cats and this is no exception.

..the rest are just small cats

Spoiler

 

[ultimathule]

Critical point

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Great tennis from both. Keep this up lads!

 

[ultimathule]

Rune!!!

 

[Terenigma]

BP/SP chance! Cmon Djokovic!

Wonderful point to seal the set! Let's go!

 

[dking68]

Rune is killing it. If only he had a forehand…

Sinner is for sure destroying both in Turin

 

[onyxrose81]

Novak breaks and takes the first set.

 

[RF-18]

Hahha masterful by Novak! What a boss!!

 

[Kralingen]

Daddy to son kind of set point right there.

Like a dagger thru the heart.

 

[HashDump]

Mugne.

 

[L4S10s]

Rune level just a slightly bit higher overall than Novak in that set but Djokovic winning the most important points as usual.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Brilliant from Djokovic! So clutch to win a high quality 1st set. Both guys played well. Hopefully they keep this level going.

 

[NYTennisfan]

Typical Novak. Play a tight set then take it up a notch to get the late break or go Djokobreaker mode.

 

[MeatTornado]

I haven't watched any of this match except the last few points, so I'm just popping in to say something snide about Rune.

 

[Terenigma]

Did anyone catch that cheeky knowing smile from Novak as he sat down? The guy knows how good he is, that was such a great way to break too, the deep hitting and the volleys to finish it!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sinner is for sure destroying both in Turin

A rested Sinner will be an absolute animal in Turin!

 

[albertobra]

1 bp.

 

[ultimathule]

Fun first set. And the Djoker just rubs the crowd the wrong way, lol.

 

[ojo rojo]

Novak doesn't need a poo anymoar?

 

[nolefam_2024]

Hahha masterful by Novak! What a boss!!

He outruned rune.

Last year Nole was 2/12 on BP. This year got 1/1.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Djokovic would have beaten sinner in semis. Sinner is lucky he withdrew earlier.

 

[dking68]

He outruned rune.

Last year Nole was 2/12 on BP. This year got 1/1.

I don’t see anything special for me to think he will reach number one. I just see a pusher with a very weak forehand. Even sabalenka hits a bigger ball

 

[dking68]

Djokovic would have beaten sinner in semis. Sinner is lucky he withdrew earlier.

A tired sinner yes. In Turin it will be a different story, mark my words

 

[bigjimbofan]

Clutchovic

 

[NoleFam]

The 1st set was pretty well played from both guys. Rune is already playing better and Becker has only been there a couple of weeks. He could be quite dangerous next year.

 

[nolefam_2024]

The 1st set was pretty well played from both guys. Rune is already playing better and Becker has only been there a couple of weeks. He could be quite dangerous next year.

Hopefully he won't have injuries.

 

[Terenigma]

So what is the current ranking year end number 1 situation? Like what does Djokovic need to do to put it beyond Alcaraz or is the latter's possible injury basically made it a moot point?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

The 1st set was pretty well played from both guys. Rune is already playing better and Becker has only been there a couple of weeks. He could be quite dangerous next year.

I agree. Rune has lots of talent. If he can improve mentally and physically under Becker he can be a real threat in future years.

 

[BeatlesFan]

I haven't watched any of this match except the last few points, so I'm just popping in to say something snide about Rune.

 

[dking68]

The 1st set was pretty well played from both guys. Rune is already playing better and Becker has only been there a couple of weeks. He could be quite dangerous next year.

Or Rune just prefers indoor conditions

 

[ultimathule]

C'mon Holger. Keep up the intensity.

 

[NoleFam]

I agree. Rune has lots of talent. If he can improve mentally and physically under Becker he can be a real threat in future years.

Yea he does. Becker is such a great coach too and knows how to bring the best out of a player. I agree.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Wow, Djokovic's box is chattering to him in Italian.

 

[NoleFam]

Or Rune just prefers indoor conditions

Well he plays pretty well on outdoor clay too.

 

[Terenigma]

Double fault and easy forehand tamely put into the net and 0-30. Chance for Rune here?

Followed by a poor shot hit miles wise. 0-40. 3 BP chances for Rune!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Half of chance for holger here!

 

[BeatlesFan]

HOLGER BREAKS!!! At love. 8 straight points for Dane brat.