Can Novak Djokovic Reach Andy Roddick's Mark of 18 Consecutive Tiebreaks Won?

Will Novak Djokovic Reach Andy Roddick's Mark of 18 Consecutive Tiebreaks Won?

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In 2007, Andy Roddick won a record 18 tiebreaks in a row. It was an incredible run that spanned from Memphis (February) to Wimbledon (July). The streak included a Queen's Final win against Nicolas Mahut that Roddick secured by winning tiebreaks in both the 2nd and 3rd sets. He then ended each of his 4 Wimbledon straight set wins with 3rd set tiebreak victories. His streak came to an end when Richard Gasquet beat him in 2 tiebreaks in the 2007 Wimbledon QF en route to a 5-set Gasquet victory. Roddick's tiebreak victims included Murray, F. Lopez, Gasquet, Ljubicic, Verdasco, Gaudio (on clay), and Cilic among others. To the best of my knowledge/research, this is a mark that still stands today.

Currently, Novak is on a 10 tiebreak winning streak. The GOAT tiebreak master has been at the peak of his powers, refusing to commit unforced errors and squeezing the life out of his opponents. It has been truly amazing to watch. I think back to the RG Final when underdog Casper Ruud fought like hell in the 1st set for an hour and 13 minutes to force a 1st set tiebreak. Djokovic easily dominates the tiebreak 7-1 and sends Ruud into a spiral that he's unable to recover from. You would think somebody would be able to match Novak's level in a tiebreak if they've played well enough to force the tiebreak to begin with, but it hasn't been happening recently.

Is it possible that Djokovic can win another 8 straight tiebreaks to hit Roddick's mark?

UPDATE: The streak ends at 13 thanks to Carlos Alcaraz. Good job, Carlos and good job, Novak!
 
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Lozo1016 said:
In 2007, Andy Roddick won a record 18 tiebreaks in a row. It was an incredible run that spanned from Memphis (February) to Wimbledon (July). The streak included a Queen's Final win against Nicolas Mahut that Roddick secured by winning tiebreaks in both the 2nd and 3rd sets. He then ended each of his 4 Wimbledon straight set wins with 3rd set tiebreak victories. His streak came to an end when Richard Gasquet beat him in 2 tiebreaks in the 2007 Wimbledon QF en route to a 5-set Gasquet victory. Roddick's tiebreak victims included Murray, F. Lopez, Gasquet, Ljubicic, Verdasco, Gaudio (on clay), and Cilic among others. To the best of my knowledge/research, this is a mark that still stands today.

Currently, Novak is on a 10 tiebreak winning streak. The GOAT tiebreak master has been at the peak of his powers, refusing to commit unforced errors and squeezing the life out of his opponents. It has been truly amazing to watch. I think back to the RG Final when underdog Casper Ruud fought like hell in the 1st set for an hour and 13 minutes to force a 1st set tiebreak. Djokovic easily dominates the tiebreak 7-1 and sends Ruud into a spiral that he's unable to recover from. You would think somebody would be able to match Novak's level in a tiebreak if they've played well enough to force the tiebreak to begin with, but it hasn't been happening recently.

Is it possible that Djokovic can win another 8 straight tiebreaks to hit Roddick's mark?
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It's surely possible, but not probable. He plays with highly controlled aggression in TBs, which is statistically best approach, if you're able to maintain that control, hold it tight no matter what happens. Novak perfected this skill, other players didn't.
Now, he can easily lose the very next TB - all it takes is zoning opponent with a little bit of luck. It happens often, it's just a matter of time it happens to Novak again.
 
I’m voting no.

It’s easier for big servers like Roddick to get through breakers because he can just bail himself out of tight spots with the hammer.

As good as Djoker is serving it’s not as easy for him as a Roddick or Karlovic.

Today’s TB vs Wawrinka was basically lost, he only pulled through because Stan catastrophically choked.
 
Lozo1016 said:
In 2007, Andy Roddick won a record 18 tiebreaks in a row. It was an incredible run that spanned from Memphis (February) to Wimbledon (July). The streak included a Queen's Final win against Nicolas Mahut that Roddick secured by winning tiebreaks in both the 2nd and 3rd sets. He then ended each of his 4 Wimbledon straight set wins with 3rd set tiebreak victories. His streak came to an end when Richard Gasquet beat him in 2 tiebreaks in the 2007 Wimbledon QF en route to a 5-set Gasquet victory. Roddick's tiebreak victims included Murray, F. Lopez, Gasquet, Ljubicic, Verdasco, Gaudio (on clay), and Cilic among others. To the best of my knowledge/research, this is a mark that still stands today.

Currently, Novak is on a 10 tiebreak winning streak. The GOAT tiebreak master has been at the peak of his powers, refusing to commit unforced errors and squeezing the life out of his opponents. It has been truly amazing to watch. I think back to the RG Final when underdog Casper Ruud fought like hell in the 1st set for an hour and 13 minutes to force a 1st set tiebreak. Djokovic easily dominates the tiebreak 7-1 and sends Ruud into a spiral that he's unable to recover from. You would think somebody would be able to match Novak's level in a tiebreak if they've played well enough to force the tiebreak to begin with, but it hasn't been happening recently.

Is it possible that Djokovic can win another 8 straight tiebreaks to hit Roddick's mark?
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Despite his current form, Wawrinka could have won the tiebreaker if he hit two big first serves at 5-4 in his favor.
He could only hit two second serves and the rest is history.
:(
 
There was a quick moment when I thought Stan was gonna win that tiebreak. A couple of errors and Novak pounces. He'll force you into mistakes or let you combust on your own and clean up the mess.
 
Fabresque said:
It’s easier for big servers like Roddick to get through breakers because he can just bail himself out of tight spots with the hammer.

As good as Djoker is serving it’s not as easy for him as a Roddick or Karlovic.
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It's easier for a servebot to REACH a tiebreak while not playing well, but IN the tiebreak he has no advantage at all. In the tiebreak simply the better player has the advantage. The servebot has a lot of pressure as well, because if he cannot return, then he knows every lost service point could be the end. It's no surprise that Karlovic's tiebreak record isn't very good.

Djokovic on the other hand is the perfect tiebreak player because he simply is the best tennis player AND is mentally strong.
 
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TripleATeam said:
Dusan Lajovic, Banja Luka. He lost a TB there. Meaning the streak is now 12. The 14 is slam TBs, I think. Last lost to Enzo Couacaud in AO.
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Freaking Couacaud, he also ruined Novak's chances of winning the AO without dropping a set
 
I Am Finnish said:
Hurkacz could've ended the streak
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To win points in tennis, you have to be able to hit the ball over the net.

Can't recall seing someone more tense than Hubi ever. His face looked like he was about to enter the ring with Mike Tyson on his own SP, with his own serve - AND a weak return that landed on the service line... it was a little painful to watch.

Alcaraz and Rune are the only hopes, because they aren't afraid to win. Hubi, Ruud, Tsitsipas, Sinner... so afraid to win, it hurts watching their faces and bodies in those situations...
 
Depends what he plays between Wimbledon and the US Open, I could easily see him losing a tiebreak to a range of players in best of 3 matches. He goes into lockdown mode in the slams
 
Lozo1016 said:
In 2007, Andy Roddick won a record 18 tiebreaks in a row. It was an incredible run that spanned from Memphis (February) to Wimbledon (July). The streak included a Queen's Final win against Nicolas Mahut that Roddick secured by winning tiebreaks in both the 2nd and 3rd sets. He then ended each of his 4 Wimbledon straight set wins with 3rd set tiebreak victories. His streak came to an end when Richard Gasquet beat him in 2 tiebreaks in the 2007 Wimbledon QF en route to a 5-set Gasquet victory. Roddick's tiebreak victims included Murray, F. Lopez, Gasquet, Ljubicic, Verdasco, Gaudio (on clay), and Cilic among others. To the best of my knowledge/research, this is a mark that still stands today.

Currently, Novak is on a 10 tiebreak winning streak. The GOAT tiebreak master has been at the peak of his powers, refusing to commit unforced errors and squeezing the life out of his opponents. It has been truly amazing to watch. I think back to the RG Final when underdog Casper Ruud fought like hell in the 1st set for an hour and 13 minutes to force a 1st set tiebreak. Djokovic easily dominates the tiebreak 7-1 and sends Ruud into a spiral that he's unable to recover from. You would think somebody would be able to match Novak's level in a tiebreak if they've played well enough to force the tiebreak to begin with, but it hasn't been happening recently.

Is it possible that Djokovic can win another 8 straight tiebreaks to hit Roddick's mark?

UPDATE: As of June 14th, Novak's streak is up to 13.
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roddicks much more impressive tiebreak record is his 0 - 7 in tiebreaks in grand slam matches against federer!
 
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