Djokovic vs Nalbandian, Monte Carlo 2010 - Quarterfinal!

[Xenakis]

Hmm, I think Dave is deffo going down here. Never mind, good start to the season, etc.

 

[Xenakis]

Re Joker's shoes, not sure what they are. They do look a bit like Barricade Vs but they don't have the black line on the heel.

 

[seffina]

Good playing by Djokovic. Nalby hated those lines today.

 

[Xenakis]

MEH!

Fair play to Joker but it wasn't very exciting to watch, he just played percentages really. It was lost on Slim Dave's racquet.

 

[Semi-Pro]

Djokovic is looking scary good...

Respects to Nalby for having a great tournament.

 

[Xenakis]

I blame Nalby's loss on LoveGame for not being here

 

[rovex]

He's gone past Nalby, but can he get past Fernando Verdaso!? :twisted:

I certainly hope not!

 

[seffina]

He's gone past Nalby, but can he get past Fernando Verdaso!? :twisted:

Can Verdasco can get to the semis first?

 

[SikSerb]

Ohh yeah. Great win there by Djokovic, hes definetly in good form. Looking forward to the next match.

 

[rovex]

Can Verdasco can get to the semis first?

Alright, If Verdasco gets past Montanes!

 

[Xenakis]

He's gone past Nalby, but can he get past Fernando Verdaso!? :twisted:

I certainly hope not!

If he's as consistent as he was today then yes, Nando makes too many UEs on his forehand side (unless he's in very good form, which isn't very often IME).

Nads will be the real challenge. Consistency probably won't be enough there.

 

[davey25]

Djokovic spanks the most overrated player on TW. No surprise. Looked pretty good today. I hope for a Rafa-Djoko final.

 

[Xenakis]

^^^Says the angry teenager who doesn't understand the difference between a fact and an opinion.

 

[Li Ching Yuen]

Djoko is the best slider on clay. FACT.

 

[seffina]

^^^Says the angry teenager who doesn't understand the difference between a fact and an opinion.

Isn't the angry implied if there's a teenager involved? Why waste words?

 

[FlamEnemY]

Hm, I çouldn't watch the whole match, how was Djokovic's serve? Does he already go back to his original motion or is he still trying the new one?

 

[rovex]

If he's as consistent as he was today then yes, Nando makes too many UEs on his forehand side (unless he's in very good form, which isn't very often IME).

Nads will be the real challenge. Consistency probably won't be enough there.

Verdasco beat him last time they met in an Exo, so i wouldn't be surprised if he causes an upset.

 

[cucio]

There goes another chance of a Nad-Nal on clay. Ah, well. They owe us that match, if it doesn't turn out in a tournament they should schedule it as an exhibition, with a Majorcan ensaimada as the price so Nalbo takes it seriously.

Djokovic looked in great shape, very solid, and had a good day with the dropshots too, he may have a shot at beating Rafa if they meet in the final.

 

[SikSerb]

Verdasco beat him last time they met in an Exo, so i wouldn't be surprised if he causes an upset.

Yes.. Then later on in that tournament he lost against Bernard Tomic. Your not proving anything.

 

[P_Agony]

Djokovic is looking really impressive, but Nalby was downright disappointing. Too many unforced errors.

 

[rovex]

Yes.. Then later on in that tournament he lost against Bernard Tomic. Your not proving anything.

Yeah, and i suppose Djokovic losing to Rochus was no surprise to you? :roll:

 

[davey25]

I think Djokovic is very capable of beating Nadal on clay if he plays like he did today. That doesnt mean he will of course, alot of that depends on Rafa's form, but it is definitely possible. I would love to see Djokovic win here as he has never won here.

 

[SikSerb]

Yeah, and i suppose Djokovic losing to Rochus was no surprise to you? :roll:

Yeah it was a surprise, how wouldn't of it been. But whats that got to do with anything?

 

[rovex]

Yeah it was a surprise, how wouldn't of it been. But whats that got to do with anything?

Just making it clear that Verdasco has every chance of beating Djokovic. And upsets DO happen, such as the Rochus example.

 

[Semi-Pro]

Just making it clear that Verdasco has every chance of beating Djokovic. And upsets DO happen, such as the Rochus example.

I agree. As long as Verdasco doesn't beat Verdasco.

 

[rovex]

LOL. Commentators just having a go at the Montanes serve and he comes up with an ace.

 

[Bhagi Katbamna]

Nalbandian shows again why he's the most overrated player on this board. Good win for the Djoker.

 

[Bud]

I think Djokovic is very capable of beating Nadal on clay if he plays like he did today. That doesnt mean he will of course, alot of that depends on Rafa's form, but it is definitely possible. I would love to see Djokovic win here as he has never won here.

Djokovic played very average today. Nalbandian played horribly. Djokovic needs to up his playing about 50% to win the tournament.

 

[swordtennis]

Oh Daveed. Hoped u got 2 the final:-(
Joker played well considering his form of late. Well hope we have an entertaining match Nadal vs Joker.

 

[All-rounder]

Djokovic played very average today. Nalbandian played horribly. Djokovic needs to up his playing about 50% to win the tournament.

Thats what people was saying last year and Djokovic gave nadal a good run for his money

 

[Augustus]

I haven't seen this match, but the result looks a little disappointing. I thought Nalbandian would make it competitive, he was playing pretty well against Robredo and Youzhny...

 

[seffina]

Djokovic played very average today. Nalbandian played horribly. Djokovic needs to up his playing about 50% to win the tournament.

I don't know, Djokovic has a way of playing his best against Rafa.

 

[ruerooo]

I agree. As long as Verdasco doesn't beat Verdasco.

That's really it.

 

[Cesc Fabregas]

To my good friend Gorecki

 

[Cesc Fabregas]

Djokovic has a better backhand than Nalbandian, he makes less errors, can generate more pace and can change direction better.

 

[wilfreb]

Djokovic has a better backhand than Nalbandian, he makes less errors, can generate more pace and can change direction better.

in your dreams

 

[Cesc Fabregas]

in your dreams

Nope. Everything I said was true, Djokovic does everything better than Nalbandian apart from volleying and attacking 2nd serves.

 

[rainingaces]

Nope. Everything I said was true, Djokovic does everything better than Nalbandian apart from volleying and attacking 2nd serves.

Garbage, Nalbandians backhand is much better.

Djokovic might be able to put more on it but Nalbandian can change direction easier and create better angles, plus bandys is more consistent, not today but when he is playing well it is.

 

[stapler]

Your entitled to your opinion but you know nothing about tennis if you can't recognise that David Nalbandian is the most talented tennis plyer on the planet along with the great man.

 

[ronalditop]

Djokovic is just too good for Nalbandian on clay.

 

[Love Game]

I blame Nalby's loss on LoveGame for not being here

It's not my fault!

I only managed to catch the last few games, and at one point it looked as if Nalby was having some trouble with his left knee ..... He didnt bother to call the trainer, tho, so I guess he just wanted to get thru as best as possible, which (sadly) wasnt so great. The stats suggest that he was soundly outplayed by the world no. 2, no. 1 seed.

No shame in that. Slim is still on the comeback trail. He started Monte as world no. 151, so he will definitely have improved his ranking come Monday, and that's a good thing!

Bottom line: I'm still on the BandyWagon!!! :mrgreen:

 

[Justin Side]

Djoker should roll to the final. I see Verdasco making about 50 unforced errors and choking away a decent chance at an upset. In other words, typical Verdasco. :evil: