2023 US Open Final: Daniil Medvedev vs. Novak Djokovic

[The_Order]

Damn to add insult to injury Novak serves first here too Med going to have to take the EXTRA hard route

That's a bit of a myth.

In fact, in 5th sets whoever serves first iirc has lost more times than they've won.. or if not it's a 50-50 split.

 

[messiahrobins]

They could play until 2078 and medvedev wont break serve. Not where he is returning from.

 

[fmadej]

It will be insanely hard for Meddy to come back from this

 

[Technology Ruined Tennis]

I was told Med would adjust to Joker's S&V??

Strong era. Guys with gaping holes in their repertoire making finals left and right says more about the state of tennis coaching.

 

[The_Order]

Delpo's not winning either. Nole was always a bad match up for Juan.

Maybe not, but he'd have a better chance.

 

[RF-18]

Djokos legs look heavy now.

 

[Nostradamus]

With this field of course. Young alcaraz really needs to improve his game. He got a wake up call.

Alcarez would have beaten this novak today Easy

 

[StrongRule]

If he gets the job done tonight, this is 100% his last USO.

Who is going to stop him in this pathetic tour?

 

[Cortana]

If he gets the job done tonight, this is 100% his last USO.

How so?

 

[Vincent-C]

TTW says racket is too heavy.

wrong strings

 

[robert.s]

Alcarez would have beaten this novak today Easy

Doubt it.

 

[mahatma]

Medvedev wants to be nice to the hardcore Fed fans of TTW and not become greater than Roddick tonight.

Lol. What a catch 22 situation

 

[LeastExhaustingPlayer]

Med already deadfishing?

 

[StannisTheMannis]

Who is going to stop him in this pathetic tour?

Get in their yourself and try piggy

 

[Spencer Gore]

Mutually agreed breather by both.

 

[Mike Sams]

What a disappointment from Medvedev. To stans that far back and give away so many free points. But I guess great job by Djokovic. His tennis IQ is leaps ahead of Medvedev's.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Have to feel bad for Nadal here. He never had any chances to vulture in such a pathetic tour. And he also skipped 5 years of his career due to injury, while the possum can only act as if he injured, but play his absolute best.

Nadal won a free AO last year. Be happy.

 

[Beerus]

The GOAT is so close to #24 and #4

 

[DSH]

I might be gone tomorrow but Nadal will never be greater than djokovic. It has been the thrill of a lifetime to see this happen the past several years. Even in my absence…the piggies will still squeal

The only thing that separates them is their physical condition, otherwise, they would not be a match for the Spanish player either.

 

[SonicNirvana]

Continue to hit at him Med. it’s clearly working.

 

[junior74]

Hits right at him again...

Hope he's ok

 

[GabeT]

Worth every penny on the price of admission. Most I've enjoyed a sporting event in probably 15 years. Get in you prats

Did you bring along a sign saying “Hello TTW”?

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Doubt it.

Still feel it would have been a better match but med had other thoughts.

 

[Federev]

Medvedev can’t pass to save his life. Novak doesn’t go to the net This much when facing Fedal or Murray.

Do I

That was a great TB but Djokovic takes it and he's looking good for 24 now! Surely this is too much for Medvedev to come back, surely?

Yes. Surely.

It was surely in the first set.

Meddy has nothing on a healthy / mentally healthy Novak.

He’s a one trick pony. And Novak is not in the vulnerable place to let that one trick dismantle him.

 

[Vincent-C]

Meddy in five

 

[Airspun]

Have to feel bad for Nadal here. He never had any chances to vulture in such a pathetic tour. And he also skipped 5 years of his career due to injury, while the possum can only act as if he injured, but play his absolute best.

You’re the goat of showing up with funny anecdotes.


ps. Laugh it up medvedev you’re a mug today

 

[fmadej]

Does Med win the next set and then Novak takes the 4th set at 6-2?

Something like this, i would think. Or maybe another TB in 4th

 

[messiahrobins]

Have to feel bad for Nadal here. He never had any chances to vulture in such a pathetic tour. And he also skipped 5 years of his career due to injury, while the possum can only act as if he injured, but play his absolute best.

Nadal is arguably the greatwst p,ayer ecer depending on how people view things or at worse 3rd best. Why feel sorry for him?

 

[Tennfan123]

Oh dear. They’re clowning now,

 

[StrongRule]

Nadal won a free AO last year. Be happy.

That "free" AO was tougher than Djokovic's 3 challengers won this year combined. He is beating the likes of Tsitsipas and Ruud, and you without shame speaking about free titles?

 

[robert.s]

How so?

He's gonna be too old. USO is his least favorable slam, and hardest to win at.

 

[StannisTheMannis]

The only thing that separates them is their physical condition, otherwise, they would not be a match for the Spanish player either.

I injured, no? Either win or injured, no? Humble warrior king!

 

[Milanez82]

Yeah and I guess it could have worked against Djokovic. But as soon as Medvedev saw a pattern emerging, he should have switched up. He didn't and it cost him the set

With Djokovic serving only 50% 1st, he still doesn't see it too much to change what he is used to.

 

[Airspun]

Oh dear. They’re clowning now,

Medvedev is broken inside though

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Please don't attempt to volley again Med

 

[Cortana]

Will this be the longest 3 set GS final of all time?

 

[Midaso240]

Med's odds aren't nearly as long as I thought they'd be right now, 4.50 to win the match and 2.00 to win set 3

 

[StannisTheMannis]

That "free" AO was tougher than Djokovic's 3 challengers won this year combined. He is beating the likes of Tsitsipas and Ruud, and you without shame speaking about free titles?

do not be so angry all the time piggy it will lead to issues with your health.

 

[Vincent-C]

Alcarez would have beaten this novak today Easy

got sent home- by the guy who's down two sets..

 

[Nadal15thslam]

The GOAT is so close to #24 and #4

The LOAT

 

[Beerus]

Worth every penny on the price of admission. Most I've enjoyed a sporting event in probably 15 years. Get in you prats

Good match. Happy for you.

 

[tudwell]

Djokos legs look heavy now.

They’ve looked that way for an hour and he’s up two sets to love lol

 

[Roddickulous1]

Meddy in five

Meddy in three

 

[TheNachoMan]

The LOAT

Nadal is lucky it got so close. Without covid Novak likely wins 3-4 more slams.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

That "free" AO was tougher than Djokovic's 3 challengers won this year combined. He is beating the likes of Tsitsipas and Ruud, and you without shame speaking about free titles?

Dude is gonna win around 27 to 28 tiles

 

[Airspun]

Will this be the longest 3 set GS final of all time?

Nah mentally medvedev is destroyed

 

[nolefam_2024]

Should Nole retire if he wins today? Or should he try to equal Fed’s WB and USO record

I feel so. But Novak said he won't retire.

This match does feel like a big moment to us nolefams. I won't mind if he retired if he wins tonight.

 

[FeroBango]

6-1 or bagel third? What ya got everybody?

Med plays free and takes the only set he'll take this match.

 

[robert.s]

Medvedev not quite as fresh either atm.

 

[Zodd]

Friendly words from Med's box