2023 Wimbledon SF: Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner

[UnforcedTerror]

Sinner gets his chance to have his revenge. Let's see if Djoko allows it.

I'm glad Djokovic is getting two rest days to recharge and catch his breath. The last three days have been brutal for him, two youngsters playing at the top of their abilities and it's not getting any easier.

They absolutely gave him the worst draw possible.

I expect the match against Sinner to be the same as the one against Rublev, rallies, bombs and massive forehands. Djokovic will need to bring the heat again just to make to the final.

Disgusst.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Poll? This is a democracy, bud.

 

[Cortana]

Where is the poll?

 

[kishnabe]

Sinner will batter Djokovic up for Alcaraz to fry.

 

[L4S10s]

He's gonna draw it out to 5 sets where Sinner will have 0 gas as usual.

 

[tudwell]

Novak in 4 again. Sinner will make him sweat but Novak will be steadier in the pressure moments.

 

[HashDump]

If Sinner takes 2 sets from Djokovic somehow, than Alacaraz might be in charge.

 

[DSH]

The great rematch!
The name sinner in 5 sets.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Sinner will either beat him or soften him up for Alcaraz. This draw is unironically very tough.

 

[BeatlesFan]

They absolutely gave him the worst draw possible.

Laughably weak draw compared to legit difficult draws:

Kuerten 1997 RG: Muster in R3, Medvedev in R4, Kafelnikov in QF, Bruguera in F (all of them RG finalists or champions)

Goran - Wimbledon 2001: Johnson ,Moya, Roddick, Rusedski, Safin, Henman and Rafter. (4 GS winners and 2 home players. Can't be harder than this).

Edberg 1992 USO:

R1 - Mattar
R2 - Hlasek
R3 - Svensson
R4 - Krajicek
QF - Lendl
SF - Chang
F - Sampras

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Anyway, Djokovic in four, Sinner will probably win set one and fade.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Would love to see sinner finally take over but judging by his level this year Djoker in 4

 

[TennisFan3]

Djokovic in STRAIGHTS.

 

[Rattie]

Djokovic in STRAIGHTS.

Very probable. Yet another boring result in that case

 

[TheNachoMan]

Laughably weak draw compared to legit difficult draws:

Kuerten 1997 RG: Muster in R3, Medvedev in R4, Kafelnikov in QF, Bruguera in F (all of them RG finalists or champions)

Goran - Wimbledon 2001: Johnson ,Moya, Roddick, Rusedski, Safin, Henman and Rafter. (4 GS winners and 2 home players. Can't be harder than this).

Edberg 1992 USO:

R1 - Mattar
R2 - Hlasek
R3 - Svensson
R4 - Krajicek
QF - Lendl
SF - Chang
F - Sampras

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Anyway, Djokovic in four, Sinner will probably win set one and fade.

Hurkacz-Rublev-Sinner-Alcaraz/Med is about as tough as you can get now. This would be a very impressive win from Novak if he does do it.

 

[Musterrific]

Laughably weak draw compared to legit difficult draws:

Kuerten 1997 RG: Muster in R3, Medvedev in R4, Kafelnikov in QF, Bruguera in F (all of them RG finalists or champions)

Goran - Wimbledon 2001: Johnson ,Moya, Roddick, Rusedski, Safin, Henman and Rafter. (4 GS winners and 2 home players. Can't be harder than this).

Edberg 1992 USO:

R1 - Mattar
R2 - Hlasek
R3 - Svensson
R4 - Krajicek
QF - Lendl
SF - Chang
F - Sampras

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Anyway, Djokovic in four, Sinner will probably win set one and fade.

Now those were draws from hell.

 

[TennisFan3]

Very probable. Yet another boring result in that case

Let's see what Sinner has learnt from the past. But I don't expect him to threaten Novak much.

 

[Rago]

Djokovic in 4 or 5, most likely.

 

[fundrazer]

Hurkacz-Rublev-Sinner-Alcaraz/Med is about as tough as you can get now. This would be a very impressive win from Novak if he does do it.

Thanks for confirming weak era.

 

[King_ Zeglan12]

Sinner and Medvedev are gonna pull a Zverev - Medvedev à la USO 21 on Djokovic

 

[LeastExhaustingPlayer]

Joco in 4 and will win Wimby 2023.

Moving on to USO for CYGS...

 

[TheNachoMan]

Thanks for confirming weak era.

Sinner and Alcaraz are getting hyped as the next ATGs here so idk what to believe anymore.

 

[BlueB]

What a bum way to format the poll...

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

2 days off is key for Djokovic here. I think that will give him enough time to recover physically and prepare tactically for this tough one.

Sinner playing great but hasn’t properly been tested yet. Djokovic in 4!

 

[Jack the Hack]

In the poll, I picked Sinner to win in 4 sets. However, that's more from my heart than my head. I just really want to see the kid break through and win one of these majors.

Djoker leads the head-to-head 2-0. Obviously, they had a 5 setter last year where Sinner won the first two sets and then faded. Sinner also rolled his ankle in that match and was injured for a couple weeks after the event. Hopefully, both guys are 100% fit for the whole battle this time and we can get a classic. Old guard versus new guard has been the storyline for the past decade, and the old guard just keeps winning. I'd love for that to change.

 

[maupp]

This has the potential to be a great match. Both players can bring it from the baseline. Sinner hard hitting vs Djokovic's placement. This game potentially being great depends on Sinner's serve. If he brings it then we might have a heck of a game but if his serve goes AWOL then the game will quickly turn underwhelming. We know that Djokovic will show up, it's up to Sinner to bring out his best for this game.

Hopefully we get a great one.

 

[Nostradamus]

Sinner gets his chance to have his revenge. Let's see if Djoko allows it.

I'm glad Djokovic is getting two rest days to recharge and catch his breath. The last three days have been brutal for him, two youngsters playing at the top of their abilities and it's not getting any easier.

They absolutely gave him the worst draw possible.

I expect the match against Sinner to be the same as the one against Rublev, rallies, bombs and massive forehands. Djokovic will need to bring the heat again just to make to the final.

Disgusst.

We must all think of the best stretegy to beat novak and send it in to Darren Cahill. this boring baseliner novak must be stopped

 

[Winners or Errors]

Djoker in four, but will be pleasantly surprised if Sinner finds a way to stay focused this time. He should have won in 2022 here.

 

[Kralingen]

Hope it’s a great one but I don’t think Sinner can cross the finish line. He will be right there with Novak from the baseline but I just don’t like his forecourt game or serve. If I could trust either of those I’d feel a lot better but you can’t.

He can however soften Djoko up for the real challenge in Carlos, and that is what we should watch for. Softening the Djoker up.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

If Sinner takes 2 sets from Djokovic somehow, than Alacaraz might be in charge.

Alcaraz still needs to win 2 matches before he can play Novak ...

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sinner has only played on centre court once this tournament and that was first round. It could take him a bit of time to adjust to that. I expect a great battle though and feel sinner is ready to go toe to toe with Djokovic.

Djokovic is very tough to stop when he gets to this stage though. It all depends how sinner holds up mentally as he has the game to really challenge him. Looking forward to this.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Novak in 4. I will give sinner a set.

 

[Deleted member 765728]

Laughably weak draw compared to legit difficult draws:

Kuerten 1997 RG: Muster in R3, Medvedev in R4, Kafelnikov in QF, Bruguera in F (all of them RG finalists or champions)

Goran - Wimbledon 2001: Johnson ,Moya, Roddick, Rusedski, Safin, Henman and Rafter. (4 GS winners and 2 home players. Can't be harder than this).

Edberg 1992 USO:

R1 - Mattar
R2 - Hlasek
R3 - Svensson
R4 - Krajicek
QF - Lendl
SF - Chang
F - Sampras

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Anyway, Djokovic in four, Sinner will probably win set one and fade.

Wilander - 1982 FO also

Beat Lendl, Noah, Clerc and Vilas to win the title. Three of these guys were either former or the future FO champions, and Clerc reached two SFs, pretty amazing for his first ever main draw at Roland Garros.

 

[Sephiroth]

Sinner will be worn down and out, egg isn't going 2 sets down this time

 

[UnforcedTerror]

Sinner will batter Djokovic up for Alcaraz to fry.

So Sinner will take the role of 2021 USO Zverev?

 

[BeatlesFan]

So Sinner will take the role of 2021 USO Zverev?

No way is Sinner taking it to five sets against Novak. Djokovic is probably still ticked off he was drug into 5 sets by carrot boy last year.

 

[top10]

Sinner should win in straights or in 4 max (and this is a tall order). I do not see him surviving a 5 set war with Djokovic…
I voted Novak in 4

 

[Airspun]

Sinner has zero chance to win. Nada. But he has 10% chance to win first set then choke

 

[paolo2143]

Sinner has been playing outstanding off the ground and hitting with so much power and precision. Also if he gets his seve working he can serve absolute bombs.

I think he has been most impressive player in men's draw so far and if he turns up then just like last year Novak is going to have to play at his very best if he wants the win.

 

[Carax]

Oldovic in 4. He'll retire Sinner and not the other way around.

 

[Eureka]

I like Sinner and his game. He is one of the 'bright young things' on tour and I anticipate that he he will flourish and achieve many wonderful things. There is no reason why he should not win this SF on the basis that anything is possible in life.

That said, he is up against an in-form Djokovic who is eyeing yet more glory, and seeking his 8th Wimbly crown. It will take enormous physical/ emotional energy to play him, let alone beat him and the very best skills and strategy to out-manoeuvre him consistently over 5 sets if required.

There is no doubt that Sinner continues to improve, which is impressive. But so does Djokovic, not resting on his laurels. A master strategist, he contextualises better than most players. If Sinner wants to give himself a chance, he better practice his breathing and focusing techniques - the nerves are likely to be shot under the pressure.

Djokovic in 4

 

[djokovic the conqueror]

Gonna be another tough match for Djokovic. Thinking it's gonna be another 5 setter similar to last year.

 

[Hitman]

This could be Off The Chain.

Sinner was the closest to defeating Djokovic in the last three years on grass. This is a big threat to Djokovic's reign, Sinner does have the firepower. I expect Djokovic to be fully ready this time, he cannot afford to take this match lightly in any way. Djokovic is the favorite, but I will not be surprised if the upset happens.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Nuclear Warhead Sinner

 

[Technology Ruined Tennis]

Joker fans pointing out the Italian's cakewalk.

What happened to "can only play who's in front of you..." ?

 

[Waves]

Man, some of you people, I swear haven’t been watching or playing tennis. Novak is a 7x WB champion, 23GS winner, going for unbreakable records, and cygs…and you are blowing smoke up Sinners pipe like he’s peaking Pete? What are you smoking? Or is it something else you attempt to portray? I challenge one of you to say you would bet any amount on Sinner, and make it believable.

Djoke in 4, and only because he has a guy reading ttw, and knows he has to somehow make his competition look…well…like competition.

 

[Djokodal Fan]

Djokovic slight favorite. I hope he doesn't have blip moments like he had against Rublev. He simply can't afford that. He needs to be in lockdown mode right from game 1.

I expect djokovic to wrap the business in 4 sets.2 sets will be very tight. Eventually he will break the will of sinner. If it goes to 5, definitely Djokovic. I don't think Sinner is capable of marathon matches yet.

 

[Vincent-C]

Laughably weak draw compared to legit difficult draws:

Kuerten 1997 RG: Muster in R3, Medvedev in R4, Kafelnikov in QF, Bruguera in F (all of them RG finalists or champions)

Goran - Wimbledon 2001: Johnson ,Moya, Roddick, Rusedski, Safin, Henman and Rafter. (4 GS winners and 2 home players. Can't be harder than this).

Edberg 1992 USO:

R1 - Mattar
R2 - Hlasek
R3 - Svensson
R4 - Krajicek
QF - Lendl
SF - Chang
F - Sampras

-------------------------

Anyway, Djokovic in four, Sinner will probably win set one and fade.

Edberg USO '92 was an impressive feat. Man..

 

[Vincent-C]

Hurkacz-Rublev-Sinner-Alcaraz/Med is about as tough as you can get now. This would be a very impressive win from Novak if he does do it.

At thirty-six, remember..

 

[Jonesy]

The real final, it will break the stadium with the highest level of tennis. Buckle your seatbelt Dorothy, 'cause Kansas is going bye-bye!

 

[Vincent-C]

Man, some of you people, I swear haven’t been watching or playing tennis. Novak is a 7x WB champion, 23GS winner, going for unbreakable records, and cygs…and you are blowing smoke up Sinners pipe like he’s peaking Pete? What are you smoking? Or is it something else you attempt to portray? I challenge one of you to say you would bet any amount on Sinner, and make it believable.

Djoke in 4, and only because he has a guy reading ttw, and knows he has to somehow make his competition look…well…like competition.

Sinner has the talent for a big upset. I don't know if it will happen against Djok here, though I wouldn't be that surprised.