Australian Open SF: Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner

[Hitman]

Still think Novak’s got more slams in him. He won’t be dominant anymore, but if he can avoid Sinner and Alcaraz in draws, which will be tough, he can still win.

He can still beat MedZedPas more consistently than Sinner/Alcaraz can.

Agree. But it will be super hard from now on. The young guys here.

Alcaraz got him at Wimbledon, Sinner on the verge here at AO.

 

[davced1]

I still doubt he will get over the line

 

[tennisjedi]

Moment of truth. Will this be the hardest service hold of Sinners life?

 

[Halba]

Sinner has played really smart this match. Great tennis IQ and tactics from him. I love his composure on court too. Reminds me of Fed in a way.

only 22. should get to atleast 10 majors?

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Can't imagine the last time Djokovic has a slam loss where he didn't have a single break point?

Insane.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djokovic holds and forces Sinner to serve it out. I think the Italian does it here.

 

[Hitman]

Sinner still hasn't faced a BP yet this whole match

Too good to be fair.

 

[Pheasant]

Sinner has the biggest single service game of his life coming up. This like game 7 of the World Series.

You like pressure, Sinner? Take a good whiff!

 

[mehdimike]

Could this be the first time Djokovic has a slam loss where he didn't have a single break point?

Insane.

No, IMO.

 

[kishnabe]

Sinner will now have to prove his mettle.

 

[Nadal15thslam]

Djokovic with the other hand on his wrist like it's skmething wrong with it, I don't think it's the case.

 

[Fabresque]

The biggest game in Sinner’s life. Novak hasn’t generated a single break point. This is really it.

 

[djokovic the conqueror]

Djokovic has been preparing for this moment. He will break! IDEMO!

 

[tudwell]

Four points. That’s all, Sinner. Four points.

 

[hobl4]

Sinner has that ability to turn defence into offence...

I like his patience to defend and then to attack when the opportunity arises. He's not erratic like Alcaraz but instead has the will to defend and grind out points.

 

[InsuranceMan]

Nadal is cooked guys I hate to tell you

Only thing I won’t speak on is what happens at the grounds of Philippe Chatrier everywhere else he’s Finnish

 

[ADuck]

0-15

 

[ultimathule]

What are the odds that Sinner chokes? 1/10, 1/5, 1/2? Gotta prepare for disappointment in case it happens

Not happening

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

only 22. should get to atleast 10 majors?

Ver possible but needs to keep his feet on ground. He seems that type though. Looking good for him

 

[Tennis sensation]

Sinner serving for the biggest win in his career.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Nadal cant play more than 1-2 BO3 matches without getting injured.

Except he did, 22 times

 

[SonicNirvana]

Nerves again

 

[Fabresque]

Nerves still here for Jannik. I can’t imagine being him rn.

 

[Hitman]

Sinner massive hitting

15-15

 

[MeatTornado]

Joker backs up on return and Sinner immediately exploits his position by coming into net. Finally, a #NextGen player uses their brain.

Sissy Pants used to know how to do that, once upon a time.

 

[ADuck]

15-15

 

[Aussie Darcy]

No, IMO.

Can you think of any?

I pulled up the 2020 French Open loss to Nadal and the Chung 2018 AO loss and he had multiple break points there.

They were the worst slam losses he's had in the last 6 years that I could think of.

 

[ADuck]

Yeah sinner is choking this

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Sinner double faults for the first time all match to give Novak 15-30.

LOL.

 

[Dilexson]

Lol nice timing Jannik

 

[tennisjedi]

first double fault. Nerves.

 

[Pheasant]

First double fault of the match. Pressure is brutal.

 

[Fabresque]

WTF THEY JUST PUT AN AD OVER SINNERS SERVE WRFFFF ESPN

 

[InsuranceMan]

STOP CHUCKING

 

[Kralingen]

Ugly double and here comes the choke….

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sinner with the ace! 30-30

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Ugly double and here comes the choke….

Calm down, followed by an ace

 

[tennisjedi]

and Sinner responds with an ace.

 

[Dilexson]

The amount of jinx / anti jinx posts up here

 

[Fabresque]

That serve out wide has been crucial today for Sinner.

 

[bluetrain4]

Nice answer to a double fault

 

[Hitman]

Match point

 

[junior74]

Sinner is all over the place mentally now

Can he do it? :O

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Match points Sinner!

 

[ADuck]

40-30 second match point

 

[tennisjedi]

2nd MP. FORZA!

 

[Pheasant]

Match point #2

 

[Aussie Darcy]

He's done it!!!

Jannick Sinner defeats Djokovic in 4 sets!

 

[Poisoned Slice]

 

[Palindrome]

Congrats Sinner! Winner Winner Sinner Dinner!