2024 Paris Olympics Tennis 2R - Rafael Nadal (SPN) v/s Novak Djokovic (SRB)
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
Rooting for the world #161. It would be a great Olympics story if the underdog upsets the world #2 player.
Rafa4LifeEver
G.O.A.T.
Okay I'll edit the poll accordingly.
WarriorRafa
Hall of Fame
This will be somewhere between RG 2015 and Doha 2016 in terms of how easy Djoko will win.
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
After only 18 hours of rest as well.
I Am Finnish
Bionic Poster
Begins in Paris and ends in Paris???
Daniel Andrade
Hall of Fame
The final match of good vs evil. Let's see.
Nole in 2 sets.
Nole in 2 sets.
JackieTreeh0rn
Rookie
Bs take
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Nadal has no pressure on him here. Nadal fans can relax. All the pressure on Djokovic. I hope he doesn’t choke.
I Am Finnish
Bionic Poster
I think 1.30 pm local time
Nappa
Professional
Djokovic would win this even on one leg and his eyes shut
socallefty
G.O.A.T.
Why are so many saying no pressure on Nadal? If he beats Djokovic, it means his comeback is complete and he becomes one of the top 2-3 contenders to win another gold medal on his favorite PC court. His career will be back on track if he does well at these Olympics.
Bastion
Semi-Pro
We shaking in our boots as you speak. Nadal going to do to Novak, what Novak did to Ebden, watch.
SonicNirvana
Hall of Fame
I guess Mary Carrillo didn’t lie earlier
Nappa
Professional
Djokovic 6-2 6-2
socallefty
G.O.A.T.
Bad day for Djokovic if he loses his gold medal chance and head-head advantage against Nadal in the same match.
Hood_Man
G.O.A.T.
Ahhh mate, anything you can do to cancel things tomorrow? We'll provide score updates just in case.
Red Rick
Bionic Poster
I feel if Nadal wins it's cause Djokovic collapses and either Zverev will beat him and I'll have to beat the **** out of my wall again or Alcaraz will obliterate him.
If Alcaraz loses to Nadal then it's just pathetic fanboyism gone too far on Alcaraz side.
Hitman
Bionic Poster
I wish I could, but its work related, made a few other people commit to something because I wanted Tuesday to be free, too late to change it now. I'm going to try to get a stream if I can, but yeah, I will keep tabs on the scores and read here for the play by play.
Lauren_Girl'
Hall of Fame
Thanks. So it'll be in the heat? I'm so torn about this. Will the day, warm conditions help Djokovic or Nadal? Even after 18 years of career, I have never been able to say what conditions Djokovic prefers on clay. On hard courts there is no debate, he prefers Night Sessions... But on clay? I will never forget that 2013 match played in extreme heat, Djokovic delivered his best clay match ever against peak Nadal. Then he beat him in straight sets in 2015... in a day match (ok Nadal wasn't in his best form, but still...) 2021 was partly in day conditions too. Hard to forget how awful he was in 2020 and 2022 under the roof and in night sessions on the other hand. Now I don't even know what to think. Nadal's top spin isn't what it used to be in these hot&dry conditions. Djokovic's serve should be more efficient if it's faster. But then I worry about how he can handle the heat. He was struggling against Musetti and Ruud in Monte-Carlo in much cooler conditions. Then he folded like a cheap tent in Rome against Tabilo under the heat. It'll be very very warm tomorrow. I hope he is ready to play 3 hours if necessary. If he can't handle the heat, he will lose even against this Nadal.
Lauren_Girl'
Hall of Fame
Whoever wins this match has a legit chance to win a medal, I must say.
R3 was supposed to be Fils, but he just lost
QF is supposed to be Tsitsipas, who got breadsticked by Bergs and barely won in the end. Seems doable for Djokovic or Nadal (if Tsitsipas even gets there)
Semifinals (meaning 75% of chances of medal) don't seem too far-fetched for the winner.
R3 was supposed to be Fils, but he just lost
QF is supposed to be Tsitsipas, who got breadsticked by Bergs and barely won in the end. Seems doable for Djokovic or Nadal (if Tsitsipas even gets there)
Semifinals (meaning 75% of chances of medal) don't seem too far-fetched for the winner.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
I think it will be a low quality affair. It will be hyped up and won’t deliver.
As you say 2 legends of the game but way past their best.
NYTennisfan
Hall of Fame
Djokodal!!!! Nadalovic!!!!
Either way, Lets Go!!!!
Hopefully Nadal keeps it competitive. I have my concerns that he won't but I'm just happy to see one last match with these two.
Either way, Lets Go!!!!
Hopefully Nadal keeps it competitive. I have my concerns that he won't but I'm just happy to see one last match with these two.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Neither are beating Zverev in SF though. As for 3rd place well those tend to be
50/50 matches and strange affairs.
messiahrobins
Legend
Djokovic is going to destroy Nadal tomorrow. If Nadal has a brain he will not play as if he gets beat mentally he will be in a bad place for the Doubles.
messiahrobins
Legend
If its going to be really hot and sunny Zverev could win gold again as his serve will be unplayable with the pace and bounce he will get.
Phenomenal
Hall of Fame
Lets go Rafa! Please don't over exaggerate as saying X would be lucky to win few games.
Everyone knows the situation no need to exaggarate the trolling then don't celebrate in case your favourite wins. While not favourite, Rafa has a chance here.
Everyone knows the situation no need to exaggarate the trolling then don't celebrate in case your favourite wins. While not favourite, Rafa has a chance here.
KingCarlitos
Hall of Fame
heart says Rafa, Mind says Novak.
Winners or Errors
Legend
I will be quite surprised if Nadal is competitive. He has looked a shadow of his former self this year. Novak is still capable of playing at, I'd say, 80-85% of his best. Fingers crossed that Nadal finds something.
ghostofMecir
Legend
Nadal’s only chance is to hit risky and big with forehand down the line every chance he gets early in the rallies and hope Djoko gets nervous. The first set today was the best he has hit all year, but it didn’t even faze Fucsovics at all Because every player now knows he just have to hang in there and he’s going to give you opportunities.
roysid
Legend
It's the second match at chatrier. The first one starts at 12 pm local time. This one won't start before 2 pm
roysid
Legend
I had also hoped for Tuesday. Nadal needs some rest . Had played a tough 3 setter yesterday
Niekotokio
Semi-Pro
Nadal is physically ready as shown last week. after 4 hours of play, his level was even better the next day. A hot day does not suit Novak at all. Allways strugling. Nadal in straight.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
What I want:
What we will probably get:
What we will probably get:
Night Slasher
Professional
both are cool though but the combo is the best!What I want:
What we will probably get:
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Deleted member 806402
Guest
Nadal has the opportunity to quite literally end Novak's career, especially if he goes on to retire in the next round and then win doubles gold with Carlos.
There's no way Novak recovers from such a blow.
There's no way Novak recovers from such a blow.
Topspin_80
Hall of Fame
You are pathetic dude!Nadal in 2! It’s so over for us Djokovic fans!
Trying to be funny or what?
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
You are right. I was being pathetic and bad trolling. However, while Novak is favourite I honestly think it will be a pretty bad game and not much in it. I expect loads of unforced errors.
Topspin_80
Hall of Fame
My heart says Rafa, but reality says otherwise.
Djokovic is about 85% of his former self, while Rafa is just40%.
It makes no difference that it'll be played at RG, 85% of Djokovic is always a lot more than Nadal's 40%.
Djokovic is about 85% of his former self, while Rafa is just40%.
It makes no difference that it'll be played at RG, 85% of Djokovic is always a lot more than Nadal's 40%.
Topspin_80
Hall of Fame
Unfortunately that's what is going to happen.
I have no idea why Nadal is playing singles where he has no chance, instead of focusing on doubles where he and
Alcaraz have a crystal clear opportunity to medal.
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