Australian Open 2022 Final: Rafael Nadal vs Daniil Medvedev

[dropshotlikeitshot]

It would make for a nice symmetry if he beats Nadal at this AO after beating Djokovic at the USO (denying both of them from their first #21 attempts too)

Even nicer when you consider he lost his first two slam finals to Nadal at USO and Djoker at AO.

 

[Picmun]

The real Goat speaks.
Even though he's a toadally woke snowflake.

 

[dapchai]

"male pler" that's what I heard and in my mind now...

 

[Keystoner]

I had to be quick. And besides Meddy was up 40-0. He wasn't losing that one. I pressed the post button seconds before Med finished the match.

What a strange obsession with being the one to create the match thread. You begged for yours to be the official one. Congrats.

 

[Cheese&IPA]

No pressure on Nadal he is ten years older and played on one foot last year, should be an easy win for the Russian .

 

[Jonesy]

Med in 3 by superior grindset.

 

[TheAssassin]

You never know what's going to happen, it is Nadal after all...

My birthday is on Sunday. No pressure Daniil.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

I had to be quick. And besides Meddy was up 40-0. He wasn't losing that one. I pressed the post button seconds before Med finished the match.

That's illegal.

 

[NeutralFan]

Their last 3 HC matches went down the wire. And Med produced this century's choke at the 2019 YEC.

Nadal also choked their last hc meeting.

 

[time_fly]

I really hope Nadal wins; I want to see if I can hear Novak scream all the way from my house. But I fear that Nadal is too old to last against another counter-puncher.

 

[Mustard]

The final we were all hoping to get. Rematch of their USO F from 2019.

There is something at stake for both of these guys: if Med wins he becomes the first player to win his first 2 slams back to back in the Open Era, while Nadal will finally win the DCGS.

Jimmy Connors. He did his first 3 back to back.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Jimmy Connors. He did his first 3 back to back.

Doesn’t count when he didn’t win the FO after the AO. The record is about consecutive majors without skipping no matter the reason.

 

[Mustard]

Doesn’t count when he didn’t win the FO after the AO. The record is about consecutive majors without skipping no matter the reason.

He was banned.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

He was banned.

Hence no matter the reason

 

[Mustard]

Hence no matter the reason

And had no idea he would be banned.

 

[NeutralFan]

I am surprised @BGod has chosen Rafa in 4

 

[mike danny]

What a strange obsession with being the one to create the match thread. You begged for yours to be the official one. Congrats.

Afterwards I made a deal with @Yugram to merge our threads.

 

[VashTheStampede]

Can't imagine how Rafa fans feel. That's exactly how I felt before AO 2017 F, Wimb 2017 F and AO 2018 F.

Yep. AO has given us Rafa fans the most heartbreaks too.

Belated congrats that those nerve-wrecking matches turned out your way lol

 

[The_Order]

Nadal's best shot is to draw Med to the net, play with variety to put him off balance and must serve well there's no question of that.

Needs to make Med as uncomfortable as possible to put his rhythm off. Going toe to toe from the baseline is suicide. Med is a backboard and can hit that bh utl brilliantly from anywhere in the court.

 

[The_Order]

And had no idea he would be banned.

Sounds like Novak from this year's AO...

 

[ACE of Hearts]

If med loses will everyone call him a mug as well? Lol

 

[rUDin 21]

Med in 5.
7-6 2-6 6-3 3-6 6-3

 

[Mustard]

Sounds like Novak from this year's AO...

But it wasn't Connors' fault.

 

[sportsfan1]

Nadal vs Medvedev - is this just like nadal vs Djokovic matchup? How's Medvedev backhand, fh and movement compare here?
He's also able to go dtl on both sides like Djokovic, but not as fast around the court and may have trouble against slice bhs as he's much taller.

 

[Subway Tennis]

Nadal vs Medvedev - is this just like nadal vs Djokovic matchup? How's Medvedev backhand, fh and movement compare here?
He's also able to go dtl on both sides like Djokovic, but not as fast around the court and may have trouble against slice bhs as he's much taller.

Medvedev has a far more defensive court position than Novak, too. Nadal will exploit that.

Med is also not as good at retaining control of the point when he is drawn forward (although he HAS improved a lot in that department).

We have also seen a few times that Med's forehand can suddenly go missing for short periods as he has almost no margin for error with the flat trajectory. Novak can hit very fiat but he also can hit with heavy top spin and has significantly more options for pace/spin/net clearance on his BH & FH rally ball.

There is scope to break the Medvedev hardcourt game down with variety in a way that doesn't seem as possible with Djokovic.

 

[dapchai]

Medvedev has a far more defensive court position than Novak, too. Nadal will exploit that.

Med is also not as good at retaining control of the point when he is drawn forward (although he HAS improved a lot in that department).

We have also seen a few times that Med's forehand can suddenly go missing for short periods as he has almost no margin for error with the flat trajectory. Novak can hit very fiat but he also can hit with heavy top spin and has significantly more options for pace/spin/net clearance on his BH & FH rally ball and there is not much scope to break his game down with variety.

I rarely see Djokovic played defensively at RLA. The guy can play attacking tennis there whenever he wants.

 

[Subway Tennis]

I rarely see Djokovic played defensively at RLA. The guy can play attacking tennis there whenever he wants.

Yes, he can stand right on top of the baseline and dictate.

 

[sportsfan1]

Medvedev has a far more defensive court position than Novak, too. Nadal will exploit that.

Med is also not as good at retaining control of the point when he is drawn forward (although he HAS improved a lot in that department).

We have also seen a few times that Med's forehand can suddenly go missing for short periods as he has almost no margin for error with the flat trajectory. Novak can hit very fiat but he also can hit with heavy top spin and has significantly more options for pace/spin/net clearance on his BH & FH rally ball.

There is scope to break the Medvedev hardcourt game down with variety in a way that doesn't seem as possible with Djokovic.

Good points. Any areas Medvedev better than Djokovic?

 

[Jonesy]

Good points. Any areas Medvedev better than Djokovic?

You should learn this here

Is there anything Djokovic does better than Medvedev currently

On the court for the last 3-4 months? Serve; Medvedev Return; Medvedev Rallies; Medvedev Defense; Medvedev Offense; Medvedev Stamina; Medvedev Consistency; Medvedev Backhand; Medvedev Forehand; Medvedev/Equal Form; Medvedev Health; Medvedev Confidence; Medvedev Experience; Djokovic

tt.tennis-warehouse.com

 

[Subway Tennis]

Good points. Any areas Medvedev better than Djokovic?

Medvedev has more point ending power nowadays imo. That forehand that he runs down the line is just frightening.

 

[Ledigs]

Sigh 3:30am. Ok then.

 

[3fees]

Nadal in 4, one more win and No 21. Almost forgot Nadal says thank you Djokovic, No.

Cheers
3Fees

 

[BGod]

I am surprised @BGod has chosen Rafa in 4

Money bro.

Same reason I bet on Med against Nadal at WTF and I hate Daniil.

VAMOSSSSS!!!

 

[MeatTornado]

Even nicer when you consider he lost his first two slam finals to Nadal at USO and Djoker at AO.

 

[The_Order]

But it wasn't Connors' fault.

Yeah I know, I was more referring to the didn't know they were gonna get banned part

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Has the media asked Medvedev any political questions?

 

[dapchai]

Has the media asked Medvedev any political questions?

Just curious, why do you keep asking this?

 

[Ledigs]

It’s a toss up but I think Nadal has decent tactics vs medvedev

 

[GhostOfNKDM]

If Meddy beats Rafa in straights I'll eat my hat.

Rafa in 4.

 

[NeutralFan]

If Meddy beats Rafa in straights I'll eat my hat.

Rafa in 4.

your prediction is based on their form , tactical match up or just feeling? even I predicted Rafa in 4 .

 

[NeutralFan]

Money bro.

Same reason I bet on Med against Nadal at WTF and I hate Daniil.

VAMOSSSSS!!!

Liked your billionaire grindset bro , even i don't like Medvedev.

VAMOSSSSSSS

 

[GhostOfNKDM]

your prediction is based on their form , tactical match up or just feeling? even I predicted Rafa in 4

Based on Rafa Nadal's history in slam finals, no matter what, he'll never be a pushover. Mad respect for the competitor in him.

 

[NeutralFan]

Based on Rafa Nadal's history in slam finals. No matter what, he'll never be a pushover. Mad respect for the competitor in him.

Yes, barring 2019 every single slam final has been a compettetive match from Rafa but at AO he has lost more final than he has won so i am not confident but he can pull this off in 4 sets.

 

[GhostOfNKDM]

Yes, barring 2019 every single slam final has been a compettetive match from Rafa but at AO he has lost more final than he has won so i am not confident but he can pull this off in 4 sets.

You Rafa fans are the worst.

Have some faith in your man. If that's how you feel, imagine what life must be for a Roger fan.

 

[NeutralFan]

You Rafa fans are the worst.

Have some faith in your man. If that's how you feel, imagine what life must be for a Roger fan.

Hahaha Yes, i felt bad for him and i even cheered for him against Djokovic in many finals , unfortunately he lost .i would prefer Roger over Novak any day due to his play style.

 

[dapchai]

You Rafa fans are the worst.

Have some faith in your man. If that's how you feel, imagine what life must be for a Roger fan.

I will believe it when I see it. I already predicted from the beginning that Med will win this AO but will be very happy if Rafa can prove me wrong. But that's an infinitesimal possibility...

 

[Deleted member 788697]

Medvedev must be scared to death, because of what happened to Novak in the 2020 Roland Garros Final (Nadal won 60 62 75),
it all comes down to if Nadal chooses to move with caution as usual, or to unleash

 

[NeutralFan]

I will believe it when I see it. I already predicted from the beginning that Med will win this AO but will be very happy if Rafa can prove me wrong. But that's an infinitesimal possibility...

Posters like Aman , Yugram etc have given me hope now i am predicting Rafa in 4 . If he shows up Dani can be slayed .

 

[NeutralFan]

Medvedev must be scared to death, because of what happened to Novak in the 2020 Roland Garros Final (Nadal won 60 62 75),
it all comes down to if Nadal chooses to move with caution as usual, or to unleash

Bro RG and AO are nothing alike

 

[GhostOfNKDM]

I will believe it when I see it. I already predicted from the beginning that Med will win this AO but will be very happy if Rafa can prove me wrong. But that's an infinitesimal possibility...

May your publicly stated predictions come true.