All the pressure on Djokovic

[duaneeo]

Rafa should be ultra relaxed tomorrow.

Oh come on.

 

[Curtennis]

I’d be shocked if Novak retired before 22. As far as I’m concerned he’s the favorite for the next two Wimbledon, US, Austrailians.

 

[Beckerserve]

Oh come on.

It is hard to get serious replies but think about it.
1. Not a final so less pressure as the trophy not on the line
2. He already has 20 Majors and he has already said these days he is more relaxed
3. Conditions should help him albeit im not totally sure on that
4. Djokovic is the one playing catch up
5. Nadal just beat Djokovic in Rome
Obviously he will be tense to an extent but like before any match.
Djokovic reaction after his QF was a massive error. It shows he is very wound up.

 

[Phoenix1983]

Yes, the pressure is on the slimy Serb, and he shall buckle as he always does when facing the boisterous Bull on Philippe Chatrier.

'Twill be a pleasure to watch.

 

[Sunny014]

Novak is close to done. Nadal will outlast him as mentally he is calmer.

Novak is mentally tough as iron.

Like Srdjan said, God has sent him to end Federer's ego and to make Nadal the 3rd wheel

 

[SonnyT]

Interesting, we all know how Djokovic performs under pressure.

It's Nadal who's not so good under pressure, maybe that's why his fans are trying to shift pressure to the decided underdog.

 

[Sunny014]

Joker fan, but to say he does not feel pressure is crazy. Did you see the venting at the end of the match yesterday. He was about to boil over. On a serious note, which is probably a waste of time here, but it may have been Sampras who said he felt like puking before each match, and he missed that excitement. I may have the athlete wrong, but they all get nervous.

That was not venting.
That was some unique way of celebrating, like a ritual

 

[Djokinho]

I think it's amazing how they associate yesterday's celebration with Nadal's game.

Djokovic was upset that he let the game go to the third set and also that Berrettini got everything right on breaks and match points.

He screamed, took the pressure off there and that was it. He left it there.

Tomorrow is another game.

 

[Beckerserve]

Novak is mentally tough as iron.

Like Srdjan said, God has sent him to end Federer's ego and to make Nadal the 3rd wheel

Nadal.worse could only be 2nd wheel. RG2020 was massive

 

[duaneeo]

It is hard to get serious replies...

Your post wasn't serious. You said Nadal "should be ultra relaxed", but later, you (correctly) state:

Nobody is a lock for anything.

Exactly, and this includes Nadal at Roland Garros...more so considering the 35 year old has greatly declined, and for the first time is attempting to achieve the stand-alone record of slam wins. He knows all three remaining players have the physical game to beat him, and just might unexpectedly bring the mental game as well. He'll be feeling tremendous pressure tomorrow.

 

[Beckerserve]

Your post wasn't serious. You said Nadal "should be ultra relaxed", but later, you (correctly) state:



Exactly, and this includes Nadal at Roland Garros...more so considering the 35 year old has greatly declined, and for the first time is attempting to achieve the stand-alone record of slam wins. He knows all three remaining players have the physical game to beat him, and just might unexpectedly bring the mental game as well. He'll be feeling tremendous pressure tomorrow.

I really disagree as i think getting 20 was a big deal. I dont think he feels it as much in semi finals. I do think he may well lose the final though especially if Zverev is there. The conditions will be more like Madrid in this heat.
I am fine with 20 Majors never thought he would do it. Only way i will be nervous is if Djokovic wins the event. And i think the mindset extends to the players. Djokovic needs it more than Nadal.

 

[Sunny014]

Nadal.worse could only be 2nd wheel. RG2020 was massive

Naaa

1 Trick Ponies can never be the GOAT, thats why even Federer isn't worried about Nadal crossing 20 because he knows even 25 won't change the fact that Nadal is claydal.

But Novak is someone whom even Federer is afraid of because he knows, Novak has the overall balanced records to claim the GOAT throne.

So if Novak crosses Federer then it is Nadal who will remain the 3rd wheel, plus Nadal has always been 2nd in his career, he was 2nd in the 00s behind Federer and 2nd in the 2010s behind Djokovic, so you throughout your career when you are rank 2 to 2 champs then people remember you are the 3rd wheel.

 

[catskillthunder]

Naaa

1 Trick Ponies can never be the GOAT

Thats a reach.

 

[Tony48]

He leads the slam race!! Jointly with Federer but that is still top.

He would break the tie with 1 slam and would lead by himself. How do you not comprehend that?

That is immense pressure whether you care to admit to it or not.

 

[GameSetDjokovic]

I must be right as Djokovic fans are so triggered by this thread. Obviously Djokovic fans are feeling the heat. Ill bet Djokovic is as well for the reasons i have explained

Oh yeah definitely, not even sure if i will be able to fall asleep tonight. Damn.

 

[Beckerserve]

He would break the tie with 1 slam and would lead by himself. How do you not comprehend that?

That is immense pressure whether you care to admit to it or not.

Honestly i dont think Nadal feels it as much. His body language is way more relaxed than RG2020 and in particular USO 2019

 

[Beckerserve]

Naaa

1 Trick Ponies can never be the GOAT, thats why even Federer isn't worried about Nadal crossing 20 because he knows even 25 won't change the fact that Nadal is claydal.

But Novak is someone whom even Federer is afraid of because he knows, Novak has the overall balanced records to claim the GOAT throne.

So if Novak crosses Federer then it is Nadal who will remain the 3rd wheel, plus Nadal has always been 2nd in his career, he was 2nd in the 00s behind Federer and 2nd in the 2010s behind Djokovic, so you throughout your career when you are rank 2 to 2 champs then people remember you are the 3rd wheel.

Bud Nadal has the career of Mcenroe off clay. That is why he is GOAT. Add clay on top and well only Federer is close but W2008 probably the decider between them

 

[Sunny014]

Bud Nadal has the career of Mcenroe off clay. That is why he is GOAT. Add clay on top and well only Federer is close but W2008 probably the decider between them

hahahahahahah, r u joking?

Outside Clay before Sampras it was John Mcenroe who was the freaking GOAT, there is no one like him even today outside of Federer & Djokovic.

Outside clay only 3 people are ahead of Mcenroe ...... Freddy, Novak and Peter.

Mcenroe had 3 wimbledon titles and 4 US opens at a time when players were nearly done and dusted at 26-27 years of age.

In the modern when players play till 35-38 ..... that would be 5 Wimbledons (like Novak) and 6-7 US opens, plus he skipped the AOs in his time or else he would be having some AOs too

Plus he had 8 WTF Wins (best of 5) while your Claydal has a royal 0

Please do no insult John Mcenroe by saying that outside Clay Nadal is in his league.....

 

[Sunny014]

Mcenroe at his peak on Grass and HCs would have obliterated Nadal on the fast courts with his SNV

Nadal would be clueless as to what was happening...

Just remove the poly from Nadal's hands he would be humiliated by many people....

 

[SeeItHitIt]

Clay shouldn’t count as a GS/major. It’s the minor leagues. That’s 13/20 for those counting.

 

[Sunny014]

ATP should have changed Red Clay to Blue Clay from 2012 onwards, it would have been fun.

 

[Beckerserve]

hahahahahahah, r u joking?

Outside Clay before Sampras it was John Mcenroe who was the freaking GOAT, there is no one like him even today outside of Federer & Djokovic.

Outside clay only 3 people are ahead of Mcenroe ...... Freddy, Novak and Peter.

Mcenroe had 3 wimbledon titles and 4 US opens at a time when players were nearly done and dusted at 26-27 years of age.

In the modern when players play till 35-38 ..... that would be 5 Wimbledons (like Novak) and 6-7 US opens, plus he skipped the AOs in his time or else he would be having some AOs too

Plus he had 8 WTF Wins (best of 5) while your Claydal has a royal 0

Please do no insult John Mcenroe by saying that outside Clay Nadal is in his league.....

Nadal 7 Majors outside clay Mcenroe 7. You just destroyed your own argument.
I repeat the fact Nadal therefore where it mattered had the career of Mcenroe off clay. Add in clay. Nadal is GOAT. So obvious.

 

[Sunny014]

Nadal 7 Majors outside clay Mcenroe 7. You just destroyed your own argument.
I repeat the fact Nadal therefore where it mattered had the career of Mcenroe off clay. Add in clay. Nadal is GOAT. So obvious.

Mcenroe played in an era when 26-27 was old for Tennis unlike now when 34-35 can be maybe considered old

27 then is 34 now, so don't be silly.

To beat Mcenroe's 7 Nadal needs at least 12 outside clay, so don't use your silly logics

 

[Sunny014]

^^^ Nd that is not taking into account 8 WTFs (unofficial+official)..... Nadal needs to take a different birth to beat that

 

[Beckerserve]

Mcenroe played in an era when 26-27 was old for Tennis unlike now when 34-35 can be maybe considered old

27 then is 34 now, so don't be silly.

To beat Mcenroe's 7 Nadal needs at least 12 outside clay, so don't use your silly logics

Not Nadal or federer or djokovic problem guys in the 80s were not as professional. 7 is equal to 7

 

[Sunny014]

Not Nadal or federer or djokovic problem guys in the 80s were not as professional. 7 is equal to 7

It is an era related issue you silly man. Plus it is also related to better rivals too in the next gen.

 

[Deleted member 771911]

They are both under huge pressure. Maybe more for Nole was wants the calendar slam double. Nadal can probably have a couple more shots at the title. This is it for Nole.

 

[pj80]

He already has 20 Majors bud. Job done.

if nadal doesnt get 21 this time around he likely wont ever...so all pressure on him

 

[DjokoLand]

All pressure is on Nadal surely if he loses he is level with Fed and 1 ahead of Djokovic with W, USO and AO which you would expect Djokovic to win at least 1. Also it doesn’t bode well for him winning any more slams if he was to lose this FO as if he not good enough to win there I don’t think he wins anywhere else

 

[Beckerserve]

if nadal doesnt get 21 this time around he likely wont ever...so all pressure on him

Doesnt need 21 though does he. He is leader of slams already. Who has more?

 

[Beckerserve]

It is an era related issue you silly man. Plus it is also related to better rivals too in the next gen.

Lol any more excuses? Weather patterns in the 80s?

 

[reef58]

Lol any more excuses? Weather patterns in the 80s?

You are a trolll, but that was funny

 

[pj80]

Doesnt need 21 though does he. He is leader of slams already. Who has more?

You kidding right? Sole record > sharing it with fedex. But it looks like its their destiny to be equal on 20 while Djoker gets the sole record spot

 

[The_Order]

No the pressure is on nadal because he’s the slightly better player on clay. Anyway this match will be on nadal’s racquet and how he plays. Novak always make nadal uncomfortable so he will have to be in his best form.

You talking current form or overall?

 

[ACE of Hearts]

You talking current form or overall?

Overrall. Nadal always steps it up. We shall see. I have nadal in 4 but if nadal wins in straight sets it wouldn’t be shocking to be honest with you.

 

[Beckerserve]

You kidding right? Sole record > sharing it with fedex. But it looks like its their destiny to be equal on 20 while Djoker gets the sole record spot

Not sure about Djokovic. Croft sort have had a point about djokovic mental state. Nobody can keep that up. He is on the edge

 

[pj80]

Not sure about Djokovic. Croft sort have had a point about djokovic mental state. Nobody can keep that up. He is on the edge

well Croft doesnt know Djokers mental state she can only speculate, look for a surprise score tomorrow

 

[Beckerserve]

well Croft doesnt know Djokers mental state she can only speculate, look for a surprise score tomorrow

Nadal winning is a surprise. World no.3 beating world no.1 is a surprise

 

[Mayank Pahuja]

Leads 7-1 at his preferred court. Too bad he barely makes it deep at AO, Would have been 8-0 there.

Rafa can hope to make merry here, but will be in for a shock. Rekon 5 setter in favour of Djokovic

 

[Sunny014]

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[sredna42]

As a Nadal and Roddick fan, I gotta admit that the whole pressure is on Nadal.

It is RG. Nadal is the God of clay and is expected to destroy Djokovic at RG (as usual).

I feel dizzy. What sorcery is this? One of the Vamos being reasonable?
I smell a rat, probably some kind of counter-jinxmanship going on.

 

[sredna42]

The insane thing is, I don't think the mouth-breather is trolling at all

 

[Realfan]

At the end of the day, because this isn’t a final, these guys will come out and play as they usually do. I think Nadal needs this more than Djokovic as I see Nole playing for a longer time given his focus on health and the style of his game - i.e., he will have more chances to gain GS titles versus Nadal who I think won’t be around as long (and I hope I’m wrong because I love watching him). So in my mind, Nadal will feel more pressure today versus Djokovic to win this match.

 

[blablavla]

Tomorrow a free hit for Nadal. He is leader of Slams with Federer and GOAT it seems in locker room now judging by player comments.
This is where being on 20 Majors is a big advantage. If Nadal loses and Djokovic wins the event he is still one ahead.
If Djokovic does not win the event then the result is meaningless.
For Djokovic he has to win. Last chance saloon. If Rafa gets 21 Majors game over.
Rafa should be ultra relaxed tomorrow. Semi final also a massive advantage for Nadal as well. If it goes over 4 hours Djokovic will be a sitting duck in the final anyway.
All the pressure on Djokovic

are you that insecure?

 

[Beckerserve]

are you that insecure?

No not now. Im quite relaxed tbh. May best man win.
Watched Rome last night and Nadal and Djokovic get on well and Djokovic team clapped Rafa when he won so this no Federer v Djokovic rivalry.

 

[itrium84]

Tomorrow a free hit for Nadal. He is leader of Slams with Federer and GOAT it seems in locker room now judging by player comments.
This is where being on 20 Majors is a big advantage. If Nadal loses and Djokovic wins the event he is still one ahead.
If Djokovic does not win the event then the result is meaningless.
For Djokovic he has to win. Last chance saloon. If Rafa gets 21 Majors game over.
Rafa should be ultra relaxed tomorrow. Semi final also a massive advantage for Nadal as well. If it goes over 4 hours Djokovic will be a sitting duck in the final anyway.
All the pressure on Djokovic

Novak is a pretty clutch guy, I believe he can handle the pressure.

 

[HardCourtMaestro]

 

[a10best]

Since 2011, I don't go against Djokovic in finals unless he's playing Stan the Man.

 

[Hitman]

Dealt with it quite well today.

 

[GameSetDjokovic]

Seems like Djokovic relieved his pressure all over Nadal's face