Djokovic (1) vs Nishikori (6) - 2016 Rome Masters semifinal

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

It's a 4th Uniqlo clash already this season.
Djokovic won the previous ones in Melbourne, Miami and Madrid all in straight sets.

Who will book a place in the final match?

 

[Krish872007]

Semi-E-ovic in 2

 

[Noleberic123]

Djokovic in 2 fairly tough sets

 

[Emperor of Belgrade]

Looking at how Djokovic prefers Rome over Madrid while it's the opposite case for Nishikori,

Novak in 2.

 

[acintya]

novak will crush nishi. this is a walkover..if rafa didnt win djoko.... who can?maybe murray

 

[AustinTx24]

Nishikori should call in sick to work tomorrow...

 

[Slice'n'dice]

Unfortunately Novack's going to win this I fear, probably in straights. Would love to be wrong though.

 

[cc0509]

Talk about predictability: Nishikori easily overcoming the overrated Thiem in two and then Nishikori will be manhandled in two by Djokovic. Or, maybe Nishikori will retire in the match vs Djokovic since he seemed to be suffering from yet another injury in the match vs Thiem. Yawn. What fierce competition at the top!

 

[Sysyphus]

Semi-E-ovic in 2

Did he play that way or something?

Was it after caressing Bernardes?

 

[Gary Duane]

And Nishikori had a MTO out today. RIP Nishikori...

 

[Nonsense]

Djokovic in 2. Good to see Nishi getting to the latter round of tournaments consistently nowadays.

 

[3fees]

Djokovic in 2 or 3, be working catch the results on API, UPI, CNN.

Cheers
3Fees

 

[Tiki-Taka]

Well done to Nishikori for reaching another Masters semifinal. However he doesn't seem to produce his best against Novak lately. Probably combination of Novak's amazing play and the mental block the Japanese and pretty much everyone has against him in recent months.

Novak in not so tight 2 sets.

 

[uscwang]

Novak, Rafa, Murray, and Nishikori are the 4 leading favorites to win the FO. And Novak Will have to beat all the other 3 to win in Rome. Hope for better draw for him in Paris.

 

[The Green Mile]

NishiGOAT to end the terror. Kei being consistent in the big tournies so far, but not showing up when it truly matters. 6/4 6/3 to Djoko sounds about right. I'm praying I'm wrong though.

 

[nowhereman]

Novak in 2.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djoko in 2 sets! King Djoko wants this title badly now to sustain his momentum before going full assault at RG!

 

[mattosgrant]

Djokovic in 2. This is the point of events like this he typically picks up steam and it will happen again here and he will steam to the title. Should be a good quality baseline match though. I would be happy if Kei can just take a set.

 

[Sentinel]

Djokovic in 2

6-5 7-3

 

[SQA333]

Djokovic in 2. This is the point of events like this he typically picks up steam and it will happen again here and he will steam to the title. Should be a good quality baseline match though. I would be happy if Kei can just take a set.

It'll be a career achievement for Kei if he gets more than 4 games in one set.

 

[felipal]

It'll be a career achievement for Kei if he gets more than 4 games in one set.

How would it be a career achievement when kei has beaten djokovic a couple times already? You make it sound like it's straight bakery products every time they meet.

 

[SQA333]

How would it be a career achievement when kei has beaten djokovic a couple times already? You make it sound like it's straight bakery products every time they meet.

Kei did not beat Peak Djokovic.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Going with Earth's mightest warrior, the heavyweight champion to win in a hard fought match, because I expect a little lull after he vanquished Nadal yesterday.

 

[Sysyphus]

The kitchen weight scale champion in two

 

[Gazelle]

I wonder who will win this one...

 

[cc0509]

I wonder who will win this one...

It's a real head-scratcher isn't it?

 

[Krish872007]

It's a real head-scratcher isn't it?

Tough to call, but not quite as difficult to predict as the clash between two titans of the game: Murray vs Pouille.

 

[Jonas78]

Just got a hunch Nishi will straight set him Nishi in 2, only my vote som far

 

[gn]

Just got a hunch Nishi will straight set him Nishi in 2, only my vote som far

I am joining the bandwagon even if I'm called out.

 

[gn]

Djokovic in 2

6-5 7-3

I sorry because Novak can't servebot like he did in Madrid. Nishioka in 2

 

[90's Clay]

Djoker and his puppy MugAKori AGAIN???

 

[Red Rick]

Djoker and his puppy MugAKori AGAIN???

Why don't you wait for Nishi to miss a chance and start a thread about the current generation?

 

[90's Clay]

Why don't you wait for Nishi to miss a chance and start a thread about the current generation?

No need to wait. We already know the end result. Mugakori is a punching bag to the top guys

 

[Garhi Shot First]

An excellent tennis player in 3.

 

[nowhereman]

Going with Earth's mightest warrior, the heavyweight champion to win in a hard fought match, because I expect a little lull after he vanquished Nadal yesterday.

Goku does not agree with this description.

 

[marc45]

Nishikori should call in sick to work tomorrow...

he often has, but not lately

 

[Jonas78]

I am joining the bandwagon even if I'm called out.

Looks like we now are four in the exclusive club

 

[gn]

Look who voted for wheelchair tennis player in 2. Hint: He is not so good.

 

[Gary Duane]

We should be betting on how long it will be before Nishi calls for a trainer...

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Problem with nishi is that he doesn't have that big weapon to hurt you. He gets outpowered.

 

[Checkmate]

Dear OP

Don't put Djokovic's opponents in the poll from now on. Djokovic in 2,in 3,in 4, in 5, in 1, eye problem are sufficient options.

 

[Terenigma]

Dear OP

Don't put Djokovic's opponents in the poll from now on. Djokovic in 2,in 3,in 4, in 5, in 1, eye problem are sufficient options.

I lol'd

Djokovic in 3. I feel like Nishikori will get a set today but still lose.

 

[junior74]

The Master of Accent and Intonation in the chair

 

[Garhi Shot First]

Very sharp opening point!

 

[maxrenn]

Yesterdays match was so good, let's see how this one is.

 

[junior74]

Nishi has sharpened his knives!

 

[hawk eye]

No bagel for Djokovic the first set.. he will be relieved.

 

[Checkmate]

Djokovic would have surely break had he been 30-15 up.

 

[Garhi Shot First]

I hope his foot/ankle's okay. MTO for Novak.

 

[TheMusicLover]

Uh-Oh... ankle injury for Djok?