Early poll: who will Djokovic beat in the Wimbledon final this year?

[fedfan24]

does it matter ? It will be a 3 or 4 set easy beat down win as usual. Only chance of some excitement is a 3R Murray match and early Kyrgios matchup

 

[BillKid]

Grass is the only field where I really agree with a weak era theory.

 

[initialize]

Grass is the only field where I really agree with a weak era theory.

I mean, is it really even a theory any more?

 

[Frenchy-Player]

Definitely not Berrettini.

 

[Genie Of the Bank]

Depends on the draw , Danil or Carlos is my choice.

 

[socallefty]

Fritz, Tiafoe, Struff, Griekspoor, Berrettini, Hurkacz have a better chance of making the final on grass than anyone on OP’s poll. I wouldn’t bet on Kyrgios making it to two Wimbledon finals in a row especially if he is still injured. The rest of the guys have not shown much on grass.

 

[Start da Game]

it will be the usual **** show with hyper gymnast lifting his 8th title to the utter disappointment of the kent crowd......i am going to skip this event......in a way it's a good thing as it separates sampras from bug-3 at wimbledon as well, at the moment it's hard to swallow the envisioned image of sampras and djokovic standing side by side holding 7 titles each......sampras' 7 titles sound so special, not quite the same with fraud or gymny......the liberation will be complete with this title as gymny-fraud together will be holding 8 titles each......for pete 14 slams, 7 at wimbledon, dominated everyone of his era, goat.....

 

[tennis_pro]

This is the kind of thread that likes to get bumped.

 

[junior74]

Fritz, Tiafoe, Struff, Griekspoor, Berrettini, Hurkacz have a better chance of making the final on grass than anyone on OP’s poll. I wouldn’t bet on Kyrgios making it to two Wimbledon finals in a row especially if he is still injured. The rest of the guys have not shown much on grass.

I think you're right, but the names just sound all wrong in a slam final. They have almost no merits between them... But that one spot in the final is wide open.

 

[socallefty]

I think you're right, but the names just sound all wrong in a slam final. They have almost no merits between them... But that one spot in the final is wide open.

Grass is a specialist surface - the top ranked players get their points from clay and hard courts where they can play the same style and win. Only a few guys seem to know how to move well on grass anymore which is the biggest issue for most of the top pros.

 

[Cortana]

This is the kind of thread that likes to get bumped.

Totally lol. Hopefully it doesn‘t.

 

[tennis_error]

Maybe this year the final will be a walk over. Would be rather symbolic.

More symbolic than Federer beating fkn Cilic for the record 8th title, after losing 2 consecutive finals to Novak? And losing another one afterwards? Don't think so, lol...

Just keep living in fairytale...

 

[tennis_error]

But you know the match wouldn't be competitive. Djokovic would destroy Andy in about 90 minutes. He's playing challenger-level tennis now, it would be another complete dud of a Wimbledon final like they all have been in the last 4 years.

Anyway, the only possible answer of a player who could defeat Novak is Nick, and he isn't in the physical or mental shape to even get into the second week. This edition of Wimbledon is literally like McEnroe coming into Wimbledon in 1984. Everyone knew he was winning that event. Same as this year.

The only compeition Djokovic will face is if he gets food poisoning the night before a match or literally breaks his femur. Even then I would expect him to hobble his way to the trophy with this joke of a field. Zverev or Berrettini would be holding the runners up platter while Djokovic is in traction and being attended to by emergency medical personnel.

I sure hope no troll pops in to scream "Sinner will win this!!!! It's Sinner's event to lose!!! His towering talent is insurmountable," blah blah blah.... Nick is the only viable grass player. Cressy isn't in the discussion, plays lousy on grass despite his serve and volley.

Too bad Cilic is out, for repetition of legendary 2017 final... Hope that at least Novak's draw will be as closely tough as Federers that year...

 

[neytron]

There are Tsitsipas, Berrettini and Ruud in the poll, but no Medvedev. 8 people voted for Ruud. Maybe it's a joke poll?

 

[Linelicker]

Struff

 

[DIMI_D]

The lion is still prowling the meadow, so with the greatest of respect to the kids, everyone is getting eaten for a 5th Wimbledon in a row, unless Andy can save the day.

But who will be the final meal this year?

I have already booked in the win for Djoker. There isn’t any good players on grass to challenge. The field is making up the numbers - kyrigios is out of form won’t do much coming back from injury to rusty and not match fit count him out.
- Alcaraz - grass is his worst surface but still better than the rest of the field bar Djoker so it’s possible but who knows he is susceptible to an unexpected upset.
Zverev - I could see him having a good run this yr long overdue for a grass court run but depends what side of the draw he is on..
Sinner - good on grass just inconsistent who knows and also could be on Djokers side.
Med - usually not that great on grass but in good form mostly this yr but that’s HC so who knows he isn’t good coming into the net and volleying
Tsitsi - he is just pathetic all round he is on his decline now career wise he will be lucky to win ATP 250s from here on out mind isn’t in the game he will loose early on what a joke
Conclusion - won’t really matter they are all toast

 

[DSH]

Sinner or Hurkacz. Most probably sinner can even possibly snatch it from Djokovic if he plays his best.

Tennis world always has surprises. Don’t have any foregone conclusions about the winner. If someone told me that Djokovic would RG in 2024 last year, I would not have paid any attention whatsoever. He proved otherwise!

2023.

 

[dking68]

Sinner will deliver the final blow on Centre court in 24’

 

[The_Order]

He'll be beating Norrie in the final..

Or Gravinboginagis' long lost cousin...

 

[Krish0608]

Is Kokutittas playing this year? My bet's on him to make the final

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Probably some random mug for a final opponent unless sinner catches fire. He’s only real obstacle is that guy and he hasn’t been playing with much confidence this year so who know

 

[T007]

The lion is still prowling the meadow, so with the greatest of respect to the kids, everyone is getting eaten for a 5th Wimbledon in a row, unless Andy can save the day.

But who will be the final meal this year?

Draw is important since 2019 his draw is easier and cake walk. Specially 2021 and 2022. If he avoids dangerous floaters like Tiafoe,Rune,Korda in week when the court is little faster I don't see him getting beaten to anyone on green clay in 2nd week. I think naturally his only challenger was old Fed and Andy Murray. One is retired another is semi retired.

 

[T007]

But you know the match wouldn't be competitive. Djokovic would destroy Andy in about 90 minutes. He's playing challenger-level tennis now, it would be another complete dud of a Wimbledon final like they all have been in the last 4 years.

Anyway, the only possible answer of a player who could defeat Novak is Nick, and he isn't in the physical or mental shape to even get into the second week. This edition of Wimbledon is literally like McEnroe coming into Wimbledon in 1984. Everyone knew he was winning that event. Same as this year.

The only compeition Djokovic will face is if he gets food poisoning the night before a match or literally breaks his femur. Even then I would expect him to hobble his way to the trophy with this joke of a field. Zverev or Berrettini would be holding the runners up platter while Djokovic is in traction and being attended to by emergency medical personnel.

I sure hope no troll pops in to scream "Sinner will win this!!!! It's Sinner's event to lose!!! His towering talent is insurmountable," blah blah blah.... Nick is the only viable grass player. Cressy isn't in the discussion, plays lousy on grass despite his serve and volley.

Nick got a lottery ticket to Final last year. I don't think that will repeat in future

 

[ghostofMecir]

Sad, sad times when these are the choices.

 

[heavyD]

I like Tiafoe's game on grass. Flat, compact strokes and a strong first serve. He looked great winning Stuttgart so to me he's a contender. If I was to make a bold prediction I would go Shapovalov if he could get his serve on track for two weeks which would probably take a miracle hence the boldness.

 

[heavyD]

Struff

Not that funny. He's now ranked 21 which is career high as he's having a great season. I don't think he will make the final but I could see him getting to 2nd week as he's playing well right now.

 

[The Fedfather]

More symbolic than Federer beating fkn Cilic for the record 8th title, after losing 2 consecutive finals to Novak? And losing another one afterwards? Don't think so, lol...

Just keep living in fairytale...

I'm living in a fairy tale alright. Would take Federer beating Cilic over Djoko beating Berrettini, Shapovalov, Kyrgios and whoever else it was. Oh, and Federer did it without losing a set. Djoko literally could never.

Keep reminding everyone that one of Djokovic's Slams was hinging on Federer not serving one ace, because your fave couldn't put up much resistance against a 37- year-old Federer and had to wait for Roger to mentally flail. The circus that 40-15 drama was turned into made some folks confused as to what that final actually showed, and whose tennis quality was superior. Well, go on YouTube, rewatch Djokovic getting schooled like Cilic was at his time, and lol some more.

 

[TennisFan3]

I just want Murray v Djokovic at Wimbledon one more time. Only slam they have not played multiple times, there needs to be one more match between them.

That's not a fair match. Murray is a challenger level player now. Playing Novak will only tarnish the h2h and his reputation.
Sir Andy Murray in his peak beat the GOAT at multiple slams.
Let that be the legacy of the Scott. I hope they never play again.

 

[tennis_error]

I'm living in a fairy tale alright. Would take Federer beating Cilic over Djoko beating Berrettini, Shapovalov, Kyrgios and whoever else it was. Oh, and Federer did it without losing a set. Djoko literally could never.

Keep reminding everyone that one of Djokovic's Slams was hinging on Federer not serving one ace, because your fave couldn't put up much resistance against a 37- year-old Federer and had to wait for Roger to mentally flail. The circus that 40-15 drama was turned into made some folks confused as to what that final actually showed, and whose tennis quality was superior. Well, go on YouTube, rewatch Djokovic getting schooled like Cilic was at his time, and lol some more.

So, Cilic? Really? REALLY!!!

Lol, just lol, and not to forget...lol...

 

[Red Rick]

Am I a sadist for wanting Fed to do the commentary while Novak wins #8?

"I know how he feels"

 

[jm1980]

This is the kind of thread that likes to get bumped.

The thread was started by a Djokovic hater

 

[T007]

I'm living in a fairy tale alright. Would take Federer beating Cilic over Djoko beating Berrettini, Shapovalov, Kyrgios and whoever else it was. Oh, and Federer did it without losing a set. Djoko literally could never.

Keep reminding everyone that one of Djokovic's Slams was hinging on Federer not serving one ace, because your fave couldn't put up much resistance against a 37- year-old Federer and had to wait for Roger to mentally flail. The circus that 40-15 drama was turned into made some folks confused as to what that final actually showed, and whose tennis quality was superior. Well, go on YouTube, rewatch Djokovic getting schooled like Cilic was at his time, and lol some more.

Cillic was the best one of the best grass court player during 2016-18 period. He beat djoker in queens. Had MPs against Fed in 2016.

What these mugs like berettini, Kyrgios,Norrie and shapovalov had.

 

[xFedal]

Zverev or Nicholas are the ones I wana see Djokovic play In the final, Zverev at his best could push this to a 5 setter .

 

[junior74]

I just want Murray v Djokovic at Wimbledon one more time. Only slam they have not played multiple times, there needs to be one more match between them.

A Murray who loses 3 and 1 to DeMinaur on grass is not worth seeing against Djokovic, in my opinion. 8 games in total, if he serves well.

Wimbledon = one shepherd and 127 lambs