[5] Stefanos Tsitsipas vs [7] Novak Djokovic - ATP Masters 1000 Paris SF

[Zara]

First set to GOAT.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Guess RG 2021 was Tstsi's last hurrah. Crazy he hasn't done much since. Figuered would have at least stole a slam somewhere

 

[Wesling]

Ban novak from the slams and he takes it out on the poor masters participants

 

[DIMI_D]

It's always the same story with Tsitsipas. He just does not have that extra gear to challenge elite players.

Spot on

 

[Carax]

3 UEs from 40-30 to give up the set. Pathetic stuff from Tsitsipas.

 

[ewiewp]

Think he lacks a little more than 0.1%

yeah i couldn't come up with exact numbers.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Incredible returning from Novak! Some beauty BH DTL shots as well. Another great set of tennis by Djoko!

 

[L4S10s]

Guess RG 2021 was Tstsi's last hurrah. Crazy he hasn't done much since. Figuered would have at least stole a slam somewhere

not much you can do after djokovic takes away your soul like that

 

[Kralingen]

What a mug Tsitsipas really is

30-15 and he makes 3 terrible UEs

 

[DIMI_D]

Tsitsipas is getting killed out there. Predictably.

He never will always be the nearly man not quite good enough. He will make it deep even some finals but ultimately fall short

 

[Red Rick]

I wanna become Tsitsipas coach only to get fired for gluing his left hand to his racket when practicing backhands.

 

[ultimathule]

C'mon Tsitsi, put up a fight.

 

[The Fedfather]

C'mon Tsitsi, put up a fight.

Reduce your expectations to zero.

 

[NoleFam]

Djokovic made 9 winners and 1 unforced error that set. You guys are expecting too much if you think Tsitsipas had a chance. Djokovic's level will probably drop some and this set will be more competitive.

 

[DIMI_D]

How pathetic is tsitsi ROS as well documented years and no progresses he brings in these coaches and his father pretty much doesn’t enable their influence

 

[ewiewp]

Tsitispas' spirits are pretty subdued against Djokovic and Nadal.
As I recall a few years back, He used has good h2h against them and acted like he could beat Big 3.
Now he doesn't seem to believe he can beat them.

 

[ultimathule]

Listen to mom

 

[The Fedfather]

Well, that was an unlikely hold. Good job, Tsitsipas

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Tsitsipas literally can't win a rally after 9 shots lol..
Djokovic is 11 years younger than him...
Oh wait..

 

[ultimathule]

Allez, Stefanos

 

[The Fedfather]

The BH slice is killing Tsitsipas again

 

[ewiewp]

I feel like Djokovic made some changes in his serves and forehand in 2022 while he had ample amount of training time this year, no?

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Fascinating and strange to think that Tsitsipas is objectively having a great season but yet it feels like his momentum to be one of the main forces on the tour is kinda gone.
I guess that's what winning most of your matches but losing the most crucial ones does.

 

[Krish0608]

Tsitsipas literally has no BH DTL. He's never able to make plays off that shot. It's a serious handicap.

 

[DIMI_D]

Tsitsipas literally can't win a rally after 9 shots lol..
Djokovic is 11 years younger than him...
Oh wait..

Tsitsi Second rate at best

 

[DIMI_D]

Tsitsipas literally has no BH DTL. He's never able to make plays off that shot. It's a serious handicap.

One of many I would of hated to pay just to see this match as a spectator what a non event

 

[Krish0608]

Fascinating and strange to think that Tsitsipas is objectively having a great season but yet it feels like his momentum to be one of the main forces on the tour is kinda gone.
I guess that's what winning most of your matches but losing the most crucial ones does.

He's been stat-padding the entire year to be honest. He's been MID the entire year, but plays every single 250, 500, 1000 Masters on all surfaces to qualify for ATP Finals.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Tstsi had his teeth into that service game but another horrible error smashed into the net

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Literally just inevitable

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Fascinating and strange to think that Tsitsipas is objectively having a great season but yet it feels like his momentum to be one of the main forces on the tour is kinda gone.
I guess that's what winning most of your matches but losing the most crucial ones does.

Well said, in my opinion. Though I really feel it’s possible for Tsitsipas to overcome. Wish he’d get rid of his daddy as coach.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

He's been stat-padding the entire year to be honest. He's been MID the entire year, but plays every single 250, 500, 1000 Masters on all surfaces to qualify for ATP Finals.

He's steadily regressed since 2019. But when I say this, people ridicule me.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Domination

 

[Krish0608]

He's steadily regressed since 2019. But when I say this, people ridicule me.

I am a fan and I completely agree with you. I keep repeating this. Tsitsipas of 2019 would own Tsitsipas of 2022 everywhere except grass perhaps.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

I am a fan and I completely agree with you. I keep repeating this. Tsitsipas of 2019 would own Tsitsipas of 2022 everywhere except grass perhaps.

Yea you think hes supposed to get better from 2019, not worse. LOL

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

He's been stat-padding the entire year to be honest. He's been MID the entire year, but plays every single 250, 500, 1000 Masters on all surfaces to qualify for ATP Finals.

He layed and egg in the finals most of the time (always to players who could take advantage of his BH though).

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

I am a fan and I completely agree with you. I keep repeating this. Tsitsipas of 2019 would own Tsitsipas of 2022 everywhere except grass perhaps.

Meanwhile first ever BHDTL attempt successful for him.

 

[mahatma]

this set so far, tsitsi has been the better player. Strange but true

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

And yes, @Krish0608 your point stands true.

 

[ChrisRF]

Guess RG 2021 was Tstsi's last hurrah. Crazy he hasn't done much since. Figuered would have at least stole a slam somewhere

Well, he almost stole exactly that RG. But it was always clear there wouldn't be many chances.

 

[L4S10s]

this set so far, tsitsi has been the better player. Strange but true

eh, novak just making it worth the $$$ for those who paid...same thing as in Rome

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

this set so far, tsitsi has been the better player. Strange but true

He's just luring Tsitsipas in a false sense of security before ultimately breaking him .

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

First break point Tsitsipas has in a HC match vs Nole in 3 years.

 

[The Fedfather]

Some actually solid play in that game from Tsitsipas but for how long can he sustain that?

 

[Krish0608]

I did not see this coming. A drop in level from Novak and Tsitsipas breaks! Can he hold on though?

 

[tennislove00]

Djokovic level dropped, this backhand miss at 2-1 15:15 can be costly.

 

[Carax]

Djokovic to win the second set 7-5.

 

[Krish0608]

I want to see some fight from Tsitsipas. It's okay to lose to Novak. It's not okay to get destroyed in straights every single time.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Fair play to tsitsipas. Upped his level and gets the break. Game on!

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

First time Tsitsipas broke Djokovic on HC in 3 years.
That's headlines worth of stuff.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

You could get excited but Tstsi chances are gets broken right back LOL