Djokovic versus Nishikori United States Open 2021 round of 32

[MeatTornado]

Something's definitely up with Kei. He's moving like me out there.

 

[The Blond Blur]

Correction, Joker goes CC 100% of the time on passing shots when up at net.

 

[BoxbeamsFTW]

NINJA IN 5 TO SHOCK THE WORLD!

IT'S BEEN 7 YEARS! 7 IS A LUCKY NUMBER! MEANT TO BE!

 

[ewiewp]

Hope Kei is not cramping anytime soon.

 

[El_Yotamo]

Something's definitely up with Kei. He's moving like me out there.

He ain't called Glassikori for nothing

 

[gn]

Who walks more slowly - Nishikori or Del Potro?

Delpossum = Walking dead

 

[MeatTornado]

Correction, Joker goes CC 100% of the time on passing shots when up at net.

Will get it to 110% by the end of the day.

 

[BGod]

3rd set decides, like always.

 

[Hitman]

Correction, Joker goes CC 100% of the time on passing shots when up at net.

That is what caught Nadal out at RG in the tie break set point down...he was expecting him to go cross court, Novak went down the line and Rafa failed to get to the ball and it cost him the set.

 

[James P]

Pretty precise strokes to draw the error. Had to throw everything at Djokovic there.

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Incredible rallies

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Gorgeous!

 

[Bubcay]

There are glimpses of old mighty Djokovic on the court today. If he gets out more of those, he can beat anybody in this tournament.

 

[MeatTornado]

Novak starting to stand tall and tee off on Kei's waning ground game. Really bullying him around the court.

 

[Rafa4GOAT]

After watching the Tsitsipas-Alcaraz match yesterday, which was filled with big energy from both guys, this match comparatively looks dead.

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

YESSSS. GOAT RETURNING

 

[Hitman]

Looks like Earth's Mightiest arrived at the end to close that second set out. Incredible fight back.

 

[gadge]

Ok back on track one set all

 

[Deleted member 771911]

Usual business resumed.

 

[ewiewp]

Is this fully automated line call? at slams?

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Djoker's lucky theres no Fedal or Sampras around. Dude would get bageled playing this like against them

 

[Checkmate]

After watching the Tsitsipas-Alcaraz match yesterday, which was filled with big energy from both guys, this match comparatively looks dead.

Tsistsipas and Alcaraz can't match the precision of these two.

 

[tudwell]

Well Novak turned it on there. Some really good hitting those last few points. I imagine it’ll be pretty smooth sailing from here.

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Bathroom break Kori

 

[skip1969]

Novak starting to stand tall and tee off on Kei's waning ground game. Really bullying him around the court.

It's like every other match they've played in the last however many years . . . .

 

[Deleted member 629564]

Nishikori fans: don't you worry.
They follow 2014 USO path.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Nice way to win the 2nd set for Novak! Amazing returns by djoko!

 

[Deleted member 762343]

Djoker's lucky theres no Fedal or Sampras around. Dude would get bageled playing this against them

Federer’s form this year was even worse than this, no way he would win even against this Djokovic.

 

[gadge]

Djoker's lucky theres no Fedal or Sampras around. Dude would get bageled playing this against them

Except he wouldn’t play like this. Look at 2016 AO played terrible against Simon and stepped up against fed in the semies

 

[Deleted member 771911]

I've had to mute the TV which is a shame as I like the buzz from the crowd.

 

[Hitman]

Djoker's lucky theres no Fedal or Sampras around. Dude would get bageled playing this against them

Djokovic is 10-1 in the last 11 slam matches against Fedal....when he sees them across the net, he sees red. Totally different than any other player.

If you are talking peak versions....well, many peak versions of many players could do damage here.

 

[The Blond Blur]

That is what caught Nadal out at RG in the tie break set point down...he was expecting him to go cross court, Novak went down the line and Rafa failed to get to the ball and it cost him the set.

Eh, RAFA was already down 6-4 and had made too many mistakes up to that point. You can't dig yourself in that big of a hole against Joker and expect to climb out.

 

[NoleFam]

After watching the Tsitsipas-Alcaraz match yesterday, which was filled with big energy from both guys, this match comparatively looks dead.

I'm sorry to say that I agree.

 

[Hitman]

Eh, RAFA was already down 6-4 and had made too many mistakes up to that point. You can't dig yourself in that big of a hole against Joker and expect to climb out.

Yes he was, but he counted on getting the mini break back with that play. It was only one mini break.

 

[Hitman]

More and more serving to the backhand by Novak....he has made adjustments.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Sniper return.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Djokovic responds with another ace.

 

[Deleted member 762343]

I'm sorry to say that I agree.

I agree to say I’m sorry.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Novak hitting his spots better and worked out his strategy.

 

[Deleted member 629564]

Djokovic is under pressure. He needs to win it 3-1 as 5th set against The GOAT Of 5-Setters would be tough.

 

[Hitman]

Lets see how much juice you got left in your legs...

FHDTL again!

 

[Rafa4GOAT]

Nishikori looking like roadrunner atm

 

[Poisoned Slice]

''He made it through the whole protocol.''

 

[El_Yotamo]

Oh wow he fell lol

 

[El_Yotamo]

Goddammit Kei

 

[Hitman]

The heavyweight champion knocked down. Nishikori really fighting here.

 

[Deleted member 762343]

Nishikori bullying an old man, he should be ashamed.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Brilliant serve and follow up.

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Nishikori plays possum too lol

 

[Rafa4GOAT]

Every time Nishikori messes up on an ad point I have a minor brain aneurysm