AO 2021 QF: Daniil Medvedev (4) vs Andrey Rublev (7)

[tudwell]

I can relate to Rublev here. I too am sullen and tired and ready to leave after two hours at work.

 

[EllieK]

This match has 5 hours 5 setter written all over it.

Someone has erased that writing.

 

[-NN-]

Ah I know..

Borg and Gerulaitis.

Good buddies, and epic rekkage.

17-0.

 

[Jokervich]

Rublev is a pretty average player. Can't believe people were hyping this up to be a 5 set epic.

 

[Third Serve]

This match has 5 hours 5 setter written all over it.

Indeed

 

[James P]

Daniil with the straight set beatdown of little brother, Andrey. 19 wins in a row, 11 wins in a row against the top 10. And, most importantly

NEW ATP #3 PLAYER IN THE WORLD!!!!!

 

[-NN-]

Rublev seems to have to exert massive energy to play his game.

 

[TennisFan3]

Rublev is a pretty average player. Can't believe people were hyping this up to be a 5 set epic.

I had said before that Medvedev would win in straight sets and it would NOT be as close as their previous matches.
Medvedev is peaking.

 

[Sysyphus]

Fraud and Roddick

Maestro and Dick?

roddick enjoyed it, i have no doubt

 

[Jokervich]

I had said before that Medvedev would win in straight sets and it would NOT be as close as their previous matches.
Medvedev is peaking.

Do you think he can beat Djokovic though?

 

[-NN-]

Medvedev is gonna be a pretty permanent fixture at the latter stages of Slams (other than RG) for the next several years.


I envisage a lot of close but no cigar in his career though...

 

[STRONGSTYLE]

He's cramping, I think he said

 

[Sysyphus]

meddie started cramping at the end; interdasting

 

[_GOATbis]

MEdvedev got cramped

 

[TennisFan3]

Do you think he can beat Djokovic though?

Yes he can. If he can remain Fit.
The problem is Nadal will do a lot of damage and Medvedev has one day less of rest.
If Medvedev had 2 days of rest before the final - I would give him MORE than 50% chance of beating Novak.

 

[fundrazer]

Do I try to sleep a little bit and wake up for the next match, watch this FF7 speedrun and stay awake until it starts, or just go to ****ing bed so I can function while working tomorrow?

 

[octobrina10]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1361928509107625989

 

[-NN-]

meddie started cramping at the end; interdasting

How much of his 1-6 record in 5 setters is physical or mental, and is that record at all relevant today? He did manage to get a win on the board in this very event.

 

[-NN-]

Do I try to sleep a little bit and wake up for the next match, watch this FF7 speedrun and stay awake until it starts, or just go to ****ing bed so I can function while working tomorrow?

Calebhart?

 

[fundrazer]

Calebhart?

Yep.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Medvedev is really a cool, down to earth guy, I really like listening to his interviews and press conferences, he definitely has a really good mentality

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Let's hope that is not a serious injury and just a small cramp.

 

[Rozroz]

Let's hope that is not a serious injury and just a small cramp.

it's all mind games

 

[Red Rick]

roddick enjoyed it, i have no doubt

Roddick *imitates players at exho*
Spectator: "Do Roger"
Roddick: "I'M SO ****ING SICK OF HIM"

 

[EddieChang]

Mad will always own Rublev - same way Nadal always owned Ferer - such is the order of the universe

Look at rublev’s resume. He is not on the same level as med.

 

[Tshooter]

it's all mind games

Doing the mind guerilla
Some call it magic, the search for the grail
Raising the spirit of peace and love
Love!

 

[ArcspacE]

Look at rublev’s resume. He is not on the same level as med.

Neither was Ferer to Nadal - point stands, imv

 

[STRONGSTYLE]

Rublev is just way too one dimensional.

 

[D.Nalby12]

Rublev - overrated MUG. Just slapping forehands here and there could win you only 500 level titles. You need to have a complete game to stand chance against the best players in Slams.

 

[Sysyphus]

How much of his 1-6 record in 5 setters is physical or mental, and is that record at all relevant today? He did manage to get a win on the board in this very event.

i recall he started cramping toward the end of his USO match against Rublev as well and was very relieved to get through in straights. Got stomped next match obviously.

so me thinks his physical stamina is probably a little suspect still, despite his excellent in-point endurance

 

[ADuck]

i recall he started cramping toward the end of his USO match against Rublev as well and was very relieved to get through in straights. Got stomped next match obviously.

so me thinks his physical stamina is probably a little suspect still, despite his excellent in-point endurance

Medvedev aint beating Joe in a BO5, sad to say. BO3 he could do it though.

 

[Sysyphus]

Medvedev aint beating Joe in a BO5, sad to say. BO3 he could do it though.

he does seem more comfortable in that format, no doubt

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

i recall he started cramping toward the end of his USO match against Rublev as well and was very relieved to get through in straights. Got stomped next match obviously.

so me thinks his physical stamina is probably a little suspect still, despite his excellent in-point endurance

6-2 7-6 7-6 isn't stomping, it's a choke serving for two sets yeesh.

 

[Sysyphus]

6-2 7-6 7-6 isn't stomping, it's a choke serving for two sets yeesh.

de-STROYED, spirit broken, ruthlessly sent packing

 

[sredna42]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1361928509107625989

God I hate the post match oncourt interviews, it treats the players like they are not human, just commodities, and not feeling exhaustion etc.
They then have to do the press interview, it is just over the top.

 

[Gazelle]

So where was that 'big' forehand from Rublev. Pretty bleh shot when up against top opposition.

 

[pronostix]

Look at their expressions

Pure class, both of them

 

[AM75]

Rublev is a pretty average player. Can't believe people were hyping this up to be a 5 set epic.

Average? 4 GS 1/4 finals, 7 ATP titles. Most of the ATP Top 100 players will never achieve that it in their whole career.

 

[EllieK]

Both Russians are thin like a stick! where do these guys get their power?

For Meddy it’s the core. Have you seen the dude’s abs?

 

[BeatlesFan]

Have you seen the dude’s abs?

 

[yokied]

Med is such a spider

 

[JJGUY]

abs? your mean ribs?

 

[EllieK]

abs? your mean ribs?

No I mean abs

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