2025 Australian open SF - [7] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v/s [2] Alexander 'Sascha' Zverev (GER)

[Rosstour]

When was the last time Zverev- won a big match in a slam SF?

Djokovic in 4 is the only logical outcome (Although Z will have chances)

He beat Ruud in last year's RG SF after dropping the first set 2-6

 

[dking68]

I hope the winner of this match wins the tournament. Unlikely but you never know.

Nobody is touching Sinner

 

[MichaelNadal]

C'mon Chainz

 

[MeatTornado]

I just don't see how this goes any differently from 2021. It's almost the exact same situation.

 

[RSJfan]

2020 US Open SF was a pretty epic win, but I take your point it wasn’t a showcase on the same scale as a SF against Djokovic.

There was nothing epic about any part of the 2020 US Covid Open. It was an entirely ridiculous event without fans.

 

[socallefty]

There are strong rumours going around that Djokovic might withdraw from his SF with Zverev.

Are they the same people and local media outlets who were saying that Sinner has pneumonia before he brutalized the local hero yesterday?

 

[nolefam_2024]

There was nothing epic about any part of the 2020 US Covid Open. It was an entirely ridiculous event without fans.

It's not even a slam

 

[RSJfan]

C'mon Chainz

 

[Poisoned Slice]

 

[RSJfan]

 

[Subway Tennis]

There was nothing epic about any part of the 2020 US Covid Open. It was an entirely ridiculous event without fans.

I looked it up and that 2020 USOSF win Zod had against the bag thrower might not be the achievement i claimed it was given PCB’s record in Bo5 deciders.

PCB Bo5 record: 7/14

Wins:
d ShapovalovGOAT
d Rao
d Uchiyama
d Polansky
d Tipsarevic…. (Not legit as this was against 2016 Ancientsarevic
d Griekspoor
d Vanni

That’s it lol…

 

[Subway Tennis]

It's not even a slam

 

[onehandbh]

Only way Zverev wins this match is if Djokovic suddenly gets the Corolla Virus goes to the Toyota factory instead of the tennis court.

 

[Tennfan123]

Never have I ever cheered for Zod.
untill today

 

[MichaelNadal]

Never have I ever cheered for Zod.
untill today

Slay

 

[Galvermegs]

Miles mclachlan on uk commentary, acting like djokovic always got injured in past
But also downplays it saying all players at latter stages are carrying something.

(like what covid?)

 

[RSJfan]

Slay

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Why is this match being pushed further? Is professor novak about to teach this generation a lesson again?

 

[SamprasisGOAT]

Peakest of peak zverev to win in 4

 

[nolefam_2024]

Why is this match being pushed further? Is professor novak about to teach this generation a lesson again?

They are already on the court

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Peakest of peak zverev to win in 4

We shall see.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

They are already on the court

Yes novak to serve first.

 

[SamprasisGOAT]

They are already on the court

Novak looking loose

 

[nolefam_2024]

I sense fedal fans are pissing pants with prospect of 25 despite sinner still being in draw

 

[ACE of Hearts]

A high amount of first serves necessary for novak.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Let's go Djoko

 

[ACE of Hearts]

I sense fedal fans are pissing pants with prospect of 25 despite sinner still being in draw

Not really considering this generation lol but amazing accomplishment if he can do it by beating sinner as well should he get by the German.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Not really considering this generation lol but amazing accomplishment if he can do it by beating sinner as well should he get by the German.

You can cry any generation

The numbers stand on their own.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Come on Novak, put the grub away.

 

[ForehandCross]

bold prediction :

What you saw against Carlos was a result of Alkeey boi wanting to blow Novak off the court and he did not have a second strategy. Had he gone for constant baseline pressure, and cut down angles, than boom bap bang Djokovic would have made more errors.


Zverev can play more smartly than Carlos. He should be able to outplay Djokovic.

Now I said outplay and not beat. Winning matches in last stages of a GS is a different ask for Z.

He probably can't win from 6-0, 6-0, 5-0 40-0 up.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

You can cry any generation

The numbers stand on their own.

Dude just stop. Novak is not in his prime. It shows how pathetic these guys are and how tennis is still all mental.

 

[MichaelNadal]

I sense fedal fans are pissing pants with prospect of 25 despite sinner still being in draw

No, we are just aware how weak TikTok Gen is.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

I've been listening to the animals and indulging in the herb. Now I'm ready.

 

[Nostradamus]

Coincidence,, Karma,, Destiny ?? just as Sasha was walking out of lockerroom,, Boris face was popping out on the Big screen in front of him,,,, ,, this means Zeverev to win just like his countryman did ?

 

[Poisoned Slice]

That is a name I haven't heard in a while.

 

[Midaso240]

Going in, I had Djokovic 55-45 favourite but if he's even a little bit off, Zverev will win I think

 

[Aussie Darcy]

I sense fedal fans are pissing pants with prospect of 25 despite sinner still being in draw

Why can't you just be happy for your player? Why do you have to be snarky towards Federer and Nadal fans? It's incredibly sad.

Also as a Fedal fan, no, not worried. In fact i'm cheering for Novak in this match.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Novak has to get more first serves in or it will be more difficult.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Z didn't know what to do with that slice.

 

[Hitman]

Massive hitting from both in the first game.

 

[MeatTornado]

I know it's probably enticing to try and outlast a 37 year old, but if you're in for a bad time if you just trade neutral groundstrokes all day with Novak Djokovic.

 

[vokazu]

2024???
It's 2025 lol

 

[MichaelNadal]

Novak already looking for something to be irritated about lol

 

[Subway Tennis]

bold prediction :

What you saw against Carlos was a result of Alkeey boi wanting to blow Novak off the court and he did not have a second strategy. Had he gone for constant baseline pressure, and cut down angles, than boom bap bang Djokovic would have made more errors.


Zverev can play more smartly than Carlos. He should be able to outplay Djokovic.

Now I said outplay and not beat. Winning matches in last stages of a GS is a different ask for Z.

He probably can't win from 6-0, 6-0, 5-0 40-0 up.

That doesn’t make sense.

Alcaraz wasn’t aggressive against Djokovic in the QF at all.

It was the opposite. Alcaraz was forced to be overly reactive and not as creative / aggressive as he normally is because Djokovic shortened the points and was going hyper-aggressive himself.

 

[GabeT]

No first serves so far

 

[Hitman]

What a point already!!!

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Some pantomime antics there. Sweet.

 

[MichaelNadal]

That was crazy lol

 

[vokazu]

21 °C in Melbourne, wow I'm jealous.
37 °C in Brisbane.

 

[GabeT]

Great point. Wins the game. But 0% first serves!