2023 Roland Garros R128: [3] Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Kovacevic

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djoko has has game face on. Great tennis and very business like!

 

[Hitman]

Novak thinking....23? Why the .... not?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Clinical set from Djoko!

 

[Hitman]

Crazy point to win that first set.

Quality was high from both.

1 down, 20 to go...

 

[RF-18]

Great 1st set by Nole. A massive difference in game, sharpness and focus.

 

[Terenigma]

It is kind of crazy to think that if he does go on to win RG this year, He will have won 6 of the last 10 slams and he was banned from playing at 2 of them. We're a long way from him winning it this year though but signs looking good, he's moving and hitting well today.

 

[Hitman]

It is kind of crazy to think that if he does go on to win RG this year, He will have won 6 of the last 10 slams and he was banned from playing at 2 of them. We're a long way from him winning it this year though but signs looking good, he's moving and hitting well today.

I will be watching Alacraz very closely today.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I will be watching Alacraz very closely today.

Looking forward to that match as well. See another big gun in action. Then meddy and others tomorrow.

 

[Hitman]

Looking forward to that match as well. See another big gun in action. Then meddy and others tomorrow.

Sinner on today also....Plenty of action.

 

[Hitman]

REALLY impressed with Djokovic's wind tolerance today, because his opponent is playing well also.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djokovic breaks! Great defence and intensity.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sinner on today also....Plenty of action.

Yes. Sinner on as well. Lots of stars in action. We blessed with the quality on show.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Egg is goating

 

[InsideOut900]

I enjoy watching Novak blast winners past low ranked players this early in the tournament.

It's almost relaxing to see these sure-wins matches and Novak playing with no pressure

 

[Razer]

All eyes will be on Djokvoic, Alcaraz, Sinner, Rune and Medvedev, eager to see which of these 5 fellows get eliminated before the QF.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I enjoy watching Novak blast winners past low ranked players this early in the tournament.
It's almost relaxing to see these sure-wins matches and Novak playing with no pressure

True point. It’s also great to see he’s currently not dealing with any physical discomfort.

 

[Razer]

If Novak wins this tournament then CYGS will be on the cards.

 

[InsideOut900]

On the flip-side, hitting this flat has been a downside on clay in recent years, his weight of shot went down in 2022-2023 compared to 2019-2021.

If this were Novak from 2 years ago, you could put your house on it he is beating anyone in the current draw

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

On the flip-side, hitting this flat has been a downside on clay in recent years, his weight of shot went down in 2022-2023 compared to 2019-2021.

If this were Novak from 2 years ago, you could put your house on it he is beating anyone in the current draw

I still he has a chance at title. He’s in contention but should be interesting 2 weeks.

 

[sometennisdot]

Can't miss that Kovacevic ffs. Bagel incoming

 

[InsideOut900]

I still he has a chance at title. He’s in contention but should be interesting 2 weeks.

Of course he has a chance. Him, Raz and Rune should be the top 3 favourites if all healthy.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djoko’s defence is something else!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Of course he has a chance. Him, Raz and Rune should be the top 3 favourites if all healthy.

Yeah I agree. Very close between them all

 

[Hitman]

If Novak wins this tournament then CYGS will be on the cards.

Yes, but a long way to go here. Lets take it one match at time, he looks good, no question.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Tennis Channel showing Shapo match, Norrie match……..irritating!

 

[Razer]

Yes, but a long way to go here. Lets take it one match at time, he looks good, no question.

Yes 1 match at a time. The Clay is a big hurdle. 1 match at a time till the SF, then if Alcaraz reaches SF then his biggest hurdle to beat him, if he beats Charlie then he will be 90-95% lock to win the title.... long way to go.

 

[serbiavic]

How is the crowd in Djokovic's match?

 

[RF-18]

Sometimes you wonder how some of these players are stuck in challengers. It's crazy how good these players are yet they can't break into the ATP.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Yes 1 match at a time. The Clay is a big hurdle. 1 match at a time till the SF, then if Alcaraz reaches SF then his biggest hurdle to beat him, if he beats Charlie then he will be 90-95% lock to win the title.... long way to go.

I agree.

 

[Hitman]

How is the crowd in Djokovic's match?

Appreciating the quality from both players.

 

[sometennisdot]

Of course he has a chance. Him, Raz and Rune should be the top 3 favourites if all healthy.

Not only that. He's the big favourite

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sometimes you wonder how some of these players are stuck in challengers. It's crazy how good these players are.

Totally agree. There is so much talent in the men’s game these days. It’s great to see.

 

[Hitman]

Yes 1 match at a time. The Clay is a big hurdle. 1 match at a time till the SF, then if Alcaraz reaches SF then his biggest hurdle to beat him, if he beats Charlie then he will be 90-95% lock to win the title.... long way to go.

Yes, if he makes the final, that means he has passed the Alcaraz challenge in one way or another, and will be the massive fav in the final over anyone who comes from the other side.

 

[Hitman]

Sometimes you wonder how some of these players are stuck in challengers. It's crazy how good these players are yet they can't break into the ATP.

The depth on the tour is deceptively big. It's about consistency.

 

[Razer]

Yes, if he makes the final, that means he has passed the Alcaraz challenge in one way or another, and will be the massive fav in the final over anyone who comes from the other side.

Ideally I would like both Alcaraz and Rune to be taken out by someone before SF, but unlikely that will happen. I trust Novak to beat Tsitsipas & Medvedev for sure. Rune will also be inexperienced if he reaches the final but Novak shall be tired as well if he beats Alcaraz, which is an IF at this stage, Alcaraz is really strong among the youngsters. SF will be a blockbuster match.

 

[Hitman]

Ideally I would like both Alcaraz and Rune to be taken out by someone before SF, but unlikely that will happen. I trust Novak to beat Tsitsipas & Medvedev for sure. Rune will also be inexperienced if he reaches the final but Novak shall be tired as well if he beats Alcaraz, which is an IF at this stage, Alcaraz is really strong among the youngsters. SF will be a blockbuster match.

Lets face it, Djokovic v Alcaraz is THE match that everyone is looking at it.

 

[Razer]

Lets face it, Djokovic v Alcaraz is THE match that everyone is looking at it.

Yup, it should have been the final.

but I guess it is good to face him in the SF than in F, Novak shall be fresher in the SF to give it his best shot. QF would have been best but the seeding doesnt allow that

 

[sometennisdot]

Breadstick it seems

 

[Hitman]

Double break.

Incredible scenes.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djoko going through the gears! Double break!

 

[Aussie Darcy]

God, why are we forced to watch such a boring straight forward match when so many juicy matches like Shapovalov/Nakashima are happening?

Djokovic is playing a 24 year old who's never even played in the main draw of a slam before. This is boring.

 

[Hitman]

Yup, it should have been the final.

but I guess it is good to face him in the SF than in F, Novak shall be fresher in the SF to give it his best shot. QF would have been best but the seeding doesnt allow that

The next two weeks are going to be off the chain....will they face each other? We are going to find out. Djokovic is showing good form already, we will need to see if Alcaraz can do the same.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

God, why are we forced to watch such a boring straight forward match when so many juicy matches like Shapovalov/Nakashima are happening?

Djokovic is playing a 24 year old who's never even played in the main draw of a slam before. This is boring.

Lil Diego Schwartzman meanwhile fought from 2 sets to love down to win in an epic 5 setter.

Shapovalov led 2 sets to love but lost the next 2 sets but just finished his thriller match.

Yet Channel 9 in Australia forces me to watch this Djokovic match. I expect a bagel from Novak in the 3rd set to end this crap.

 

[Razer]

The next two weeks are going to be off the chain....will they face each other? We are going to find out. Djokovic is showing good form already, we will need to see if Alcaraz can do the same.

Most interesting RG since 2004, no doubt about it. I've never been this invested in RG till now.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Yup, it should have been the final.

but I guess it is good to face him in the SF than in F, Novak shall be fresher in the SF to give it his best shot. QF would have been best but the seeding doesnt allow that

I feel it might be better for Novak to get Carlos in semi than final for the same reasons you say. Will have more energy for it as he be fresher should they both get there.

 

[Hitman]

Most interesting RG since 2004, no doubt about it. I've never been this invested in RG till now.

It certainly has a freshness to it.

 

[Deleted member 629564]

If Novak wins this tournament then CYGS will be on the cards.

Oh s**t here we go again

 

[Hitman]

Very good second set. The quality has not dipped from either player also.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Novak Djokovic looking pretty good so far in taking the first two sets - a good match so far to work into better form, and he seems to be moving fairly well.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Oh s**t here we go again

I’d take a repeat of 2021!