Djokovic (1) vs Nishikori (6) - 2016 Miami Open final

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

The Uniqlo clash.
Novak going for a record 28th Masters title, Nishikori for his first.

Who is taking the 2016 Miami Open?

 

[nowhereman]

Ninjakori in 3. Not even Ultron can counter the newly trained apprentice. The Age of his reign will finally end.

 

[insideguy]

Love kei. But he is beat up. Novak in 3 and last set will be a breadstick.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

The heavyweight champion to defend

 

[Nonsense]

Kei's 2nd Masters final, Novak's 40th...

Novak in 3.

 

[tennis_pro]

Do you spend every minute of your life on TW? Seems like it.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Going to put my neck on the line and say Djokovic will win.

 

[3fees]

Djokovic in 2 or 3

Cheers
3Fees

 

[GabeT]

Am a big Nole fan. But am thinking it would be great if Nishi won this.

 

[Dae18]

If Nishikori plays with confidence like at the 2014 USO then I think we will be in for a good treat. Nishi in 3 tiebreaker in the 2nd

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

James Scott Connors in the fifth.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Do you spend every minute of your life on TW? Seems like it.

LOL even if I do you would have to do the same to make a claim like that.

 

[top10]

Nole in 2, if it goes to 3 - bakery products in the 3rd...

 

[Djokovic2011]

Yet another one of those rare matches where tennis wins either way. Naturally I'm hoping to see Novak get the Masters record but I'd also be happy seeing Kei win his first MK1 title and he'd certainly be a worthy champion(he should really have a title at this level already). I'm really looking forward to this and am hoping for a great match which I'm sure they'll provide us with.

 

[Pablo1989]

Is the final tomorrow or Sunday?

 

[tennis_pro]

LOL even if I do you would have to do the same to make a claim like that.

Each time I log in I see your posts in every single thread. 19 years old and spending every minute on a tennis forum is not healthy, you should go out more.

 

[top10]

I see a banner year for Uniqlo ;-)

 

[I Am Finnish]

Uniqlo in 3

 

[SQA333]

Novak in 2 and one of them will be a bagel

 

[Fedinkum]

As much as I like to root for Kei, Ninja will disappear as usual in the final.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Each time I log in I see your posts in every single thread.

Posted in 5 of the 35 most recent GPPD threads. Wow, I am everywhere.

19 years old and spending every minute on a tennis forum is not healthy, you should go out more.

My schedule is just fine, thanks for your concern.
Just predict the outcome and end it there.

 

[Emperor of Belgrade]

If the same levels from previous rounds remain, Kei in 3.

If Peakovic arrives, easy straights win for him.

Good luck to both, may the best man win.

 

[marc45]

Is the final tomorrow or Sunday?

Sunday at 1pm Miami time

 

[nowhereman]

I see that a lot of people are already congratulating Djokovic on the title(in the semifinal thread at least). I remember the good ol days when CYGS would call those people out and say "nice try at jinxing King Novak".

 

[cc0509]

Djokovic in three. I'm being kind to Nishikori because he seems to be comfortable in Miami.

 

[mightyrick]

Straight set win for Djokovic. First set will be tight, second set will be a blowout after Nishikori lowers his level for a few games.

 

[insideguy]

Straight set win for Djokovic. First set will be tight, second set will be a blowout after Nishikori lowers his level for a few games.

Yup. Novak will rope a dope him like so many others. He will run him like a rabbit in first set, and beat him down in the 2nd. Even if Kei wins first set he will be burnt to a crisp. Novak just makes you more miserable than anyone since agassi.

 

[RSH]

Djokovic in 3.

 

[xan]

Djokovic in 1

 

[Djokovic2011]

Yup. Novak will rope a dope him like so many others. He will run him like a rabbit in first set, and beat him down in the 2nd. Even if Kei wins first set he will be burnt to a crisp. Novak just makes you more miserable than anyone since agassi.

As is evident from the constant whining on here from his numerous haters.

 

[Chanwan]

Kei's 2nd Masters final, Novak's 40th...

Novak in 3.

If I didn't know their names, their records, their previous matches vs. one another, but just had to make my decision based on performances this week, I would actually pick Nishi.

But given recent h2h, Djokovic' big match experience and temperament, Djokovic's ability to raise his level to whatever is needed to win and Djoko's opponents' abilities to miss 14 BP's of out 14 (Novak gifted one on a DF) and miss the easiest of overheads and just plain being scared to win vs. the unbeatable no. 1, it's both hard and foolish to pick against him.

Nevertheless – in this match thread, I'll be foolish. Djoko's serve's been a mess all week. He might get it back with a day's rest, but regardless of whether he does or doesn't, the Ninja – recently receiving invaluable lessons from the guru – will be all over it.

The pick: Nishi in 3.

Fun facts: Nishi is actually a very impressive 11-5 in finals and enjoys the greatest ever record in deciding sets with a 77,7 % win percentage (this year, he's a mere 2-2 though).
And no, I don't truly believe my pick, but I do think he's got a much better chance than I thought any of Djoko's previous victims would have had.

 

[mightyrick]

As is evident from the constant whining on here from his numerous haters.

The whining is normal. It was the same during Federer's prime. It's a disease.

The name of the disease is "Oh-My-God-When-Will-Pete-Sampras-Lose" disease. A close cousin of that disease is "I-Have-48-Minutes-To-Kill-Lets-Watch-Sampras-Win-Best-Of-Five". Both diseases started in the late 90s.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Lol, one thing I will say is that if Nishikori does win and as happy as I'd be for him(well, at least a good couple of hours after the match finishes anyway ) a part of me will be cursing Monfils for letting those five match points slip through his fingers!

 

[JRAJ1988]

Whoever wins deserves to win.

As Djokovic2011 said, tennis wins either way imo.

 

[swordtennis]

If ninjas body holds up this should go 3. This could be a good one.

 

[West Coast Ace]

Posted in 5 of the 35 most recent GPPD threads. Wow, I am everywhere.

You could drive @insideguy crazy if you had the setup Jackman had in Swordfish:

Post as much as you want.

Djokovic in 2 tight ones, just like the SF against Simon Jr; 76 64. There will be some great BH to BH exchanges.

 

[Slice'n'dice]

Do you spend every minute of your life on TW? Seems like it.

The blossoming rivalry of tt it seems. Always thought it'd be you and CYGS. But I guess you two were too similar just with a different favourite. Haven't seen him for a while though, did the two of you finally merge together?

 

[TrustTheNinja]

kei in 2. You heard it here first

 

[StannisTheMannis]

Do you spend every minute of your life on TW? Seems like it.

Says the guy with 22 thousand comments.

 

[chjtennis]

Djokovic in 2, very quick match. I think Nole will just overwhelm Nishi. Kei is capable of giving Novak some trouble, but not this time.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Ultron in 2 but I'll watch bc I have Sunday off.

 

[tennisdad65]

Novak seems to switch to top gear when playing Fed, Nadal, Andy, Stan, and Kei. I expect a 2 set beat down where Novak frustrates Kei into errors. Though Kei has been very impressive this week with his patience at the baseline and finishing at the net.

 

[Jaitock1991]

Djoker in two, and it won't be pretty.

 

[The Green Mile]

Please Kei. End this horror show.

 

[LETitBE]

Novak cant win all the time,Nishikori in 3

 

[ArcspacE]

Djok in 2 - not even a contest, I'm afraid

 

[LinePainter]

Nishikori didn't really put up a fight in the AO against Novak this year, I don't really think he's improved that much since then.

Djokovic in 2. 7-5 6-4

 

[PHS_10]

Kei in two or three, going by their current form. His baseline game is strong at the moment. It can frustrate Novak a bit. Plus the timing of the final favours Kei as Novak obviously struggles in the heat.

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

A very nice final! Here's hoping for Nishikori's maiden Masters 1000 championship.

 

[Red Rick]

Nishikori didn't really put up a fight in the AO against Novak this year, I don't really think he's improved that much since then.

Djokovic in 2. 7-5 6-4

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