Djokovic will have a Ruud awakening

[Federev]

He may well win in 5 here against Cerundolo but he'll be ripe for the picking against Ruud should that be the quarter, because Ruud is experienced enough now in b05 clay court tennis and knows how to take advantage of the fatigue Djokovic will be feeling. The best case scenario for Djokovic is Fritz comes through, because Djokovic wouldn't lose to that guy even with a hand tied behind his back

Ruud has not had an easy run to the QTRS tho either.

He’s lost the same amount of sets as Novak actually.

 

[DSH]

For all those talking about physicality and how Ruud could make it a grindfest; please try to understand that physicality won't come into play at all if Djokovic just simply destroys Ruud with the quality of his hitting like he did against Musetti in last 2 sets or against Ruud himself in the 2023 Final.

This matchup is poised against the Norwegian for a very simple reason, and it is that his extremely loopy backhand jumps right into the striking zone of Djokovic off both wings, and the Serb tears it apart; on the FH wing, he doesn't hit THAT big with THAT much angles for him to trouble an elite mover like Djokovic. In addition, Djokovic can jump off his first and second serves easily to rush him.

The Monte Carlo match doesn't hold any water whatsoever for the potential slam clash at RG.

@Djokovic_is_the_best#1 @DSH

Goodnight now

Ruud in 4 sets.

 

[DSH]

Ruud has not had an easy run to the QTRS tho either.

He’s lost the same amount of sets as Novak actually.

The important thing is not the sets lost but the hours played by them.
We already know which of the two arrives physically better at the quarterfinal match.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Ruud in 4 sets.

I hope so, but its difficult for me to imagine Ruud crossing the line.

 

[Federev]

The important thing is not the sets lost but the hours played by them.
We already know which of the two arrives physically better at the quarterfinal match.

Fair enough.

I’ve been seared - by years of watching Ultron strangle the life out of opponents - to not be able to believe he can lose.

 

[travlerajm]

I approve this thread.

 

[Better_Call_Raul]

I approve this thread.

Ruud should be a huge favourite. There is huge value in Ruud.

Ruud is much younger and healthier and has just beaten Djoker in Monte Carlo.
There is absolutely no doubt that Djoker is injured and tired.
Yet the odds are dead even.

Pro Tip
Place $120 on Ruud and you will collect the $120 plus $100 winnings.

Grab it now before people wake up and the odds change.
You are welcome.

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[Midaso240]

Ruud has not had an easy run to the QTRS tho either.

He’s lost the same amount of sets as Novak actually.

Well I bet he's played less time on court though, and crucially he hasn't been out there until 3am

 

[tsp_207]

No, Ruud will have a Djokovic awakening

 

[MichaelNadal]

Hopefully

 

[junior74]

Djokovic will find a way to beat naive Ruud. Tennis or Jedi tricks. Anything goes.