2023 YEC Final: Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner

[UnforcedTerror]

Tennis wins either way but can Djokovic survive the top-10 destroyer?

If there is someone who deserves to beat the GOAT here then it's Sinner.

Vote and discuss.

 

[JFK_32]

Sinner will finally understand why he should lose with rune

 

[Kralingen]

Sadly,

 

[MeatTornado]

Can't wait for Sinner to get embarrassed by Nole after his "We Want Bama" moment.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Heavyweight clash! Will sinner regret letting Djokovic off the hook in the group or will he down him twice in a week? Can’t wait for this one!

 

[Cortana]

Heavyweight clash! Will sinner regret letting Djokovic off the hook in the group or will he down him twice in a week? Can’t wait for this one!

Maybe not. I think it‘s 50/50.

 

[UnforcedTerror]

Sadly

Why sadly? Do you not like the good tennis?

Anyways, it's going to be hard for both but the crowd will certainly help Sinner.

 

[Nadal15thslam]

I want Sinner to lose 6-1 6-1. That is what he deserves for breaking his neck to beat Rune.

 

[Zardoz7/12]

I hope Sinner wins but hope and reality don't mix well, Djokovic is out to spoil the party.

 

[Tenacity]

Sadly,

Poor boy so sad

 

[wang07]

It's over. Sinner should've known better. He had a win vs. Novak and would have won the tournament. You don't just hand out opportunities for free like this, he will come back and eat you alive.

 

[HashDump]

This is good preparation for AO to play Djokovic twice on the same tournament.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Sinner looked really tired against Medvedev, especially in the second set, I don't think he's going to play as well as he did in the Round Robin match, but I hope he will.

 

[tudwell]

Based on level going in, I could really see Sinner winning this… But I’m not sure I can bring myself to favor him over Novak in a big final. Not at this point. Djokovic in 3.

 

[StrongRule]

Djokovic 6-0 6-3.

 

[Midaso240]

Djokovic in 3, Sinner is going to learn the lesson that when you have the chance to knock Djokovic out you take it

 

[Carax]

Lightning does strike twice, but not here, I'm afraid. Djokovic in 3.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

History on the line, as one player attempts to win the ATP Finals for a record 7th time, while the other can become the first person ever to beat Novak Djokovic twice in the same tournament.

 

[Mainad]

I fear Sinner will rue not tanking against Rune and letting Djokovic through!!

 

[Hitman]

Sinner will finally understand why he should lose with rune

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djokovic loves to play spoiler he’s done it many times over the years. Sinner will be tougher than Alcaraz though. He loves the indoor quicker conditions here and that win over Djokovic will help his confidence.

This could go either way but I feel Djokovic maybe tougher than he was in RR match. Sinner needs to replicate his level that day and hope Novak peaked a bit early tonight.

I see a 3 setter with a slight edge to Novak. I was wrong in the group match though and Sinner absolutely has a great chance the way he’s playing right now and crowd behind him.

Can’t wait for it!

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

Tennis wins either way but can Djokovic survive the top-10 destroyer?

If there is someone who deserves to beat the GOAT here then it's Sinner.

Vote and discuss.

 

[dking68]

I fear Sinner will rue not tanking against Rune and letting Djokovic through!!

Not really. I think he’s due a breakthrough

 

[Bastion]

Sinner has another 15 years to win a Final title, the Goat only has another 10 years left, so let's hope Novak wins it...

Won't mind Sinner also winning it, going to be epic final.
Best ever/best player this year vs second best player currently in the final and maybe future nr.1 taking over from Novak, great stuff.

 

[Jonesy]

Finally a battle of the ages, Peak Djokovic vs Peak Sinner, who will win?

 

[dking68]

@Kralingen breakthrough tournament for Sinner. He’s going to beat Djokovic. I feel the breakthrough- giving me Houston 2003 vybes. I just can’t see a 36 year old winning 3 slams + atp finals, too good to be true

 

[Mainad]

@Kralingen breakthrough tournament for Sinner. He’s going to beat Djokovic. I feel the breakthrough- giving me Houston 2003 vybes. I just can’t see a 36 year old winning 3 slams + atp finals, too good to be true

If Djokovic wins tomorrow I may have to re-visit this post.

 

[dking68]

If Djokovic wins tomorrow I may have to re-visit this post.

No problem. Djokovic is 36 and can’t win everything. Tomorrow is a major turning point for Sinner and I think he’ll be the next player to win a major before turning 24 years old since the big three

 

[King_ Zeglan12]

The way Djokovic played today is a level above what he showed against Sinner and yet he lost only in the third set TB against probably the most in form player on tour

Djokovic for the win

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Crazy how everyone is just mocking Sinner for NOT throwing a match against a major rival. In the Italian forums too! Meanwhile Sinner has already earned 1000 points and 2.5 million dollars for four days of work. Guess that's why we're here and he's there.

 

[dking68]

Crazy how everyone is just mocking Sinner for NOT throwing a match against a major rival. In the Italian forums too! Meanwhile Sinner has already earned 1000 points and 2.5 million dollars for four days of work. Guess that's why we're here and he's there.

I think he’s going to win tomorrow

 

[Kralingen]

Sinner 2.30 - 1.62 Djok

Actually the exact odds of Alcaraz Djokovic today

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sinner absolutely can win this but he needs to bring the same level he did in the group match.

However, Novak will be extra motivated himself and this time there is a trophy on the line. This is usually where Djokovic goes into lockdown mode like he did tonight. Eveg the great roger Federer found that out in 2015.

It is going to be close for sure.

 

[Deleted member 758560]

Sinner 2.30 - 1.62 Djok

Actually the exact odds of Alcaraz Djokovic today

and sonic meddy too

 

[Bastion]

Only 15% here were correct with prediction that Novak will win in straight sets.

 

[Feather]

Had Sinner lost the third set against Rune, would that have eliminated Djokovic? Did Rune actually have betters games won percentage than Djokovic?

 

[Biotic]

Sinner deserves nothing but respect for going all the way vs Rune. Can't believe people think otherwise.

 

[marc45]

so they can play again in the semis of Davis Cup too?....3 wins over Novak in a week and a half would make Sinner a legend

 

[ChrisRF]

This is actually the constellation I want to see in every tournament these days. The absolute in-form player having the run of his life competes in the final against Novak Djokovic. It's the only way how it gets interesting in these days without big star power apart from Djokovic himself.

This match somehow reminds me of Federer against Gonzalez at the 2007 Australian Open. Sinner absolutely crushing it, but the final boss ist still waiting, as always.

 

[tennis_pro]

Djokovic in 2

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

This is going to be Off The Chain, these two are the hottest players on tour right now, if Sinner wants to make a stand, now is the time.

I'd rather he make his stand on Sunday

"We've had this date with each other from the beginning"

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Had Sinner lost the third set against Rune, would that have eliminated Djokovic? Did Rune actually have betters games won percentage than Djokovic?

Yeah. Rune would have advanced. Sinner fighting hard that 3rd set saved Djoker.

 

[Mark-Touch]

Finally a battle of the ages, Peak Djokovic vs Peak Sinner, who will win?

Just curious to know how you feel about this.
Since we all know what the definition of 'peak' is,
and since you say both players are currently at peak,
that would necessarily mean that Sinner has only way to go from here
(and it ain't up).

With Djoker, it's to be expected. But Sinner???
I think dking68 would have other thoughts on this.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Call me crazy, but I think Sinner wins it all.

 

[dking68]

Just curious to know how you feel about this.
Since we all know what the definition of 'peak' is,
and since you say both players are currently at peak,
that would necessarily mean that Sinner has only way to go from here
(and it ain't up).

With Djoker, it's to be expected. But Sinner???
I think dking68 would have other thoughts on this.

Sinner is going to beat him tomorrow. Djokovic is 36 years old and I don’t see him vulturing four/five of the biggest titles this season.

Congrats sinner for 5-0 and 4.9 million dollars. And congrats on your first grand slam title in 2024.

 

[kishnabe]

Record 7th YEC/WTF trophy for Djokovic will come with massive pressure. Possibly Choke like 2021 USO.

 

[Beulah Jesus]

Lightning does strike twice, but not here, I'm afraid. Djokovic in 3.

Maybe even Djokovic in 2.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Record 7th YEC/WTF trophy for Djokovic will come with massive pressure. Possibly Choke like 2021 USO.

That’s not really pressure. He’s won 6 of these and already tied with Fed. He

Sinner has the pressure trying to win his first with the Italian crowd roaring him up and high expectations after already beating Djokovic in the group match.

Djoko has already won 3 slams, 2 masters and wrapped up no1 so it’s just another day at office for him. He can try play spoiler and feed off that.

This is a bigger match for Sinner career and to try go to another level. If he beats Djokovic twice in same event he will make history too.

 

[tudwell]

That’s not really pressure. He’s won 6 of these and already tied with Fed. He

Sinner has the pressure trying to win his first with the Italian crowd roaring him up and high expectations after already beating Djokovic in the group match.

Djoko has already won 3 slams, 2 masters and wrapped up no1 so it’s just another day at office for him. He can try play spoiler and feed off that.

This is a bigger match for Sinner career and to try go to another level. If he beats Djokovic twice in same event he will make history too.

Yeah definitely more pressure on Sinner and that’s why I think his level is bound to come down at some point. Playing like he has in the first four matches here he absolutely can win – not a guarantee against Novak by any means, far from it, but he’s certainly capable of playing the tennis necessary. I just assume that if one of these guys blinks, it’ll be Sinner rather than Djokovic.

 

[JJGUY]

You guys are ridiculous, each RR win earns an instant $390,000 prize money, not to mention unbeaten final champion will collect $4.8 M (instead of $2.2 M) and 1,500 points, no one is going to throw away the matches in YEC, you can't find that "easy" prize money and points anywhere.