Djokovic versus Nishikori United States Open 2021 round of 32

[Indigo]

Novak is playing like cr@p...

 

[gadge]

Novak needs a DB his service games are a mess

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Even if he wins here winning here will be really a challenge since hardcourt you have a great challenge now and Add pressure to that, if djokovic does it here it will be as Epic as Rg win

I agree. I’m honest to admit currently Novak is not playing as well as Zverev or meddy but you can never write him off. He’s started slowly in slams before and came good in end. It’s gonna be extremely tough though with the pressure too.

On current form he’s 3rd favourite but things can change.

 

[Hitman]

Now, has Novak finally picked up on the tactical change from Nishikori, because he lost every point he served to the forehand, then switched up to the backhand and held easily....

 

[Nadal_King]

This is similar to that Shapo-Djoko match-up at Wimby.

No shapo was way better then and obviously more firepower than Kie, if he had won that 1st set that day you never know what could have happened

 

[tudwell]

Feel like basically any top 15 player would be up a set and a break on this Novak, but Kei just ain’t that good. Not a bad day to play your worst match of the tournament if you’re Djokovic.

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

Playing like this, Djokovic definitely doesn't deserve to win this tournament.
And still looking good for my cheeky bet that the big 3 were done winning Slams after Wimbledon 2021.

 

[Deleted member 771911]

Nishikori is pathetic on these BPs. Djokovic is there for the taking!

That sentence only needed the first three words.

 

[The Blond Blur]

Kei is waaaay too passive on these BP's and it's going to cost him this set. He just played a 5 setter the round before. The longer the match goes on, the worse his (already slim) odds of winning get.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Kei always had the habit on return to play great points except when he is having break points

 

[guga_fan]

That sentence only needed the first three words.

Nahh, he is playing quite well at the moment, he just has to play better on breakpoints. His return has been great.

 

[Enceladus]

Djoker hit great ROS winner!

 

[ledwix]

40-15 return...

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Djoker looks bad but Med/Zverev are known chokers too so who knows. Could be 5-6 hour long matches

 

[Deleted member 771911]

I wonder if Djokovic looks around the court during the changeover and thinks oh yeah there's no lines people and then goes...Oh.

 

[Hitman]

NYC has seen that return before....

 

[El_Yotamo]

He's not playing O-Kei
I'll see myself out

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Believe in yourself and sharpen up, Kei!

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Djoker for the calendar slam with a 10% first serve percentage

 

[UnforcedTerror]

Doesn't he have the higher 5th win rate of the two now?

78.8% Kei
77.3% Nole

 

[guga_fan]

I wonder if Djokovic looks around the court during the changeover and thinks oh yeah there's no lines people and then goes...Oh.

He could still hit the ball kids, better not to take that gamble.

 

[MeatTornado]

Anyone else annoyed with that automated "OUT" call?

It's fine, it's not too loud or too quiet. The voice isn't really annoying. I'm just so sick of hearing the exact same noise 200x a match for a week straight now.

 

[Deleted member 771911]

Nishikori is kind of lost now.

 

[El_Yotamo]

Djoker for the calendar slam with a 10% first serve percentage

2021 - from weak to weaker

 

[guga_fan]

Electronic line calling is just great, you never have to wonder about a close call in the middle of a rally, no bad calls to ruin great points, I bet players can play more freely because of it.

 

[Hitman]

FHDTL doing that damage for Novak.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Crazy to think Kei could be up 2 sets now if he converted on all these game/break points

 

[Deleted member 762343]

Anyone else annoyed with that automated "OUT" call?

It's fine, it's not too loud or too quiet. The voice isn't really annoying. I'm just so sick of hearing the exact same noise 200x a match for a week straight now.

 

[Deleted member 771911]

I'm just curious what Kei is thinking here. Because he has Djokovic in a very good place. Yes, he's behind, but really this is a good opportunity for him.

 

[Hitman]

This match is nearly two hours long and we still are in the second set....

 

[The Blond Blur]

Anyone else annoyed with that automated "OUT" call?

It's fine, it's not too loud or too quiet. The voice isn't really annoying. I'm just so sick of hearing the exact same noise 200x a match for a week straight now.

They could have at least given it the accent of a drunk New Yorker.

 

[TopspintheTerrible]

Nishikori looking like he’s in slow motion.

 

[ibbi]

Who walks more slowly - Nishikori or Del Potro?

 

[TopspintheTerrible]

They could have at least given it the accent of a drunk New Yorker.

“It’s out ya schmuck”

 

[ewiewp]

Kei is playing great with improved serves but Novak is in typical early round forms, trying to find slam forms...

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

This match is nearly two hours long and we still are in the second set....

You’d think the longer it goes it should favour Novak.

 

[Hitman]

Curious to see how Novak serves here, does he keep going to the forehand or does he mix it up?

 

[BGod]

NINJA IN 5 TO SHOCK THE WORLD!

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

I'm just curious what Kei is thinking here. Because he has Djokovic in a very good place. Yes, he's behind, but really this is a good opportunity for him.

I agree 100% but I’m picking up negativity from Kei that I wish he’d throw out the window.

 

[El_Yotamo]

Lol Nishikori has forgotten how to hit a BH return

 

[Hitman]

Curious to see how Novak serves here, does he keep going to the forehand or does he mix it up?

And look at that...he is serving to the backhand! He has figured it out....

 

[MeatTornado]

They could have at least given it the accent of a drunk New Yorker.

Play this phrase every time

 

[stringertom]

Fifth sets forced by: Fritz, Musetti and Tsitsipas. All Next Gen as Tsits was 22.

Not that it matters but Fritz was already 23 at AO (10 months older than Tsits). Turning 23 doesn’t eject a player from NextGen. The term refers to being eligible for the first NextGen Milano championship in 2017. That rule said players born before 1996 could not participate. Thus, NextGen extends to Medvedev and Berrettini, born in 1996 and already 25 now.

 

[guga_fan]

The bright side for Djokovic is that he only has 1 DF this set.

 

[BoxbeamsFTW]

I wonder if Djokovic looks around the court during the changeover and thinks oh yeah there's no lines people and then goes...Oh.

Lol, the thinking behind this. Has it really only been a year?.... Damn...

 

[Hitman]

Lol Nishikori has forgotten how to hit a BH return

He was expecting it to his forehand....I mentioned it earlier, Novak has picked up on that, changed his delivery in that game and Nishikori was not ready for it.

 

[NoleFam]

He needs to try to get the break here.

 

[Deleted member 771911]

Not that it matters but Fritz was already 23 at AO (10 months older than Tsits). Turning 23 doesn’t eject a player from NextGen. The term refers to being eligible for the first NextGen Milano championship in 2017. That rule said players born before 1996 could not participate. Thus, NextGen extends to Medvedev and Berrettini, born in 1996 and already 25 now.

Oh I didn't know that about Fritz.

 

[James P]

One thing's for sure, this is a pretty punishing match for a third rounder. Almost two hours of match time already.

 

[Rafa4GOAT]

Offensivekori would be fun to watch