French Open 2016 final: [1] Novak Djokovic vs [2] Andy Murray
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VamosBamos987
Hall of Fame
Djokovic hits the umpire and is disqualified.
Murray in 1 set
Murray in 1 set
batz
G.O.A.T.
A Nobel Prize in Statisics may well await you Sir. You just can't argue with numbers like those.
The Signs!
Sysyphus
Talk Tennis Guru
Roddick85
Hall of Fame
Impressive run for Murray, but I still can't see anything else but a straight set victory for Djokovic. I would actually be happy for him if he does win. I'm curious to find out if the crowd will finally cheer for Djokovic like they did when he lost last year or if once again, they will support anyone else on the other side of the net?
nolefam_2024
Talk Tennis Guru
Nah it's tradition when Murray makes a final TW subscribers don't watch !
Naah, there is a strong sense of fear in few Nolefams when it comes to French.
Fed881981
Hall of Fame
Indeed. His 2014 Madrid match against Nadal was the beginning. Andy deserves a lot of respect regardless of who wins.
Chicharito
Hall of Fame
Don't be a pu.ssy. No benefit to not watching in reality. Nerves are good, make us feel alive.
You will regret not watching it if Nole wins.
swordtennis
G.O.A.T.
Murray has fantastic touch around the net on clay. Unreal the softness of his hands today against Stan.
Murray has the edge there.
Baseline and serve edge to Djokovic.
Murray has the edge there.
Baseline and serve edge to Djokovic.
nolefam_2024
Talk Tennis Guru
This should be the match that all Nolefams should watch. There has been strong sense of easiness in his slam matches except Fed. Nerves are great.
Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
Talk Tennis Guru
Ouch.
You are probably right, but I care too much about my nerves, don't want to lose them. They don't regenerate you know.
VamosBamos987
Hall of Fame
Murray should destroy ********. And then mock him after winning by holding a ball boy in mid air and doing the lion king thing.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Yup, same 'ol choking from Muzz in slam finals. I think it will be a straightforward and easy win for Djokovic. Murray just doesn't have the mental focus on every single point, even if it's 0-40 in the third set with little hope. He needs to not swear at his box, grab his thigh or do ANYTHING except focus on every single point. He can't do it (usally) in big matches, so it'll be Djoker in three.
ScentOfDefeat
G.O.A.T.
I'll bring this to the fore tomorrow when all's done and dusted. How can you be so sure that Murray can't win this when he's beaten Djokovic in a recent clay Masters final that plays very similar to Roland-Garros, and knowing that Murray has defeated Djokovic in a Slam final before when he had a lot more pressure than he does now (the pressure is all on Djokovic's shoulders)? What's delusional is to think that this is a foregone conclusion, which it is not. Given the level both have displayed, I'd say it's a marginal 55-45 advantage for Djokovic.
Sysyphus
Talk Tennis Guru
Mate, that is not the way and you know it.
Do as I will: concoct a mighty fête before the television, prepare a savory meal (a nice bloody steak, or better yet some palatable haggis), enjoy it with a large full-bodied glass of red wine, finish the meal with a fine glass (or two) of Islay Whisky. Top the whole thing off with some snow*, and just lean back in the chair and enjoy the spectacle. And, for the complete experience, try to embrace the Muzziah!
* this step is not strictly necessary..
Levi_Ackerman
Legend
All kinds of cognitive dissonance for me here. I hate both players, so this is going to be a real sh1t show for me. I think I'll just skip it. Yeah, I think I'll definitely skip it.
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
ATP
Levi_Ackerman
Legend
This may be the wisest thing I've ever read. It's so true. No one deserves anything until they earn it.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
Wow 2 years in a row we will witness a new RG champion
It's like Nadal never existed
It's like Nadal never existed
Noleberic123
G.O.A.T.
I hope Djokovic gets it done in 3Another epic murrovic match! Will be close, I going Djokovic in 5 sets, hoping he gets it done in 4!
Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
Talk Tennis Guru
Mate, the only way I can picture myself in case I watch the final is something like this...Mate, that is not the way and you know it.
Do as I will: concoct a mighty fête before the television, prepare a savory meal (a nice bloody steak, or better yet some palatable haggis), enjoy it with a large full-bodied glass of red wine, finish the meal with a fine glass (or two) of Islay Whisky. Top the whole thing off with some snow*, and just lean back in the chair and enjoy the spectacle. And, for the complete experience, try to embrace the Muzziah!
* this step is not strictly necessary..
Wouldn't it be better to be in this condition by running for a few hours than by cheering for Djovak and embracing the Muzziah?
Noleberic123
G.O.A.T.
I think this tournament is back to normal for the first time in over a decade.Wow 2 years in a row we will witness a new RG champion
It's like Nadal never existed
Noleberic123
G.O.A.T.
I will be nervous like never before too. But im still gonna watch itMate, the only way I can picture myself in case I watch the final is something like this...
Wouldn't it be better to be in this condition by running for a few hours than by cheering for Djovak and embracing the Muzziah?
tennisdad65
Hall of Fame
Agree with this. But, problem for Murray is that most (90% ?) of the points are decided on the baseline or by serve/return. He has to get those type of points down by 10-15%. Either draw Novak to the net, or create situations where both guys are in No mans land or within.
Meles
Bionic Poster
Glad this one won out over the weakera thread. Strong thread. Strong clay era.
disgruntledamsel
Professional
Maybe you're right because I don't notice his voice cracking when he's screaming at his camp or making snide remarks on court.
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
I'll watch for history. Would be nice to see another player added to list of career Grand Slams. I think Djokovic has been waiting a long time for this moment, so I feel like he's going to seize his opportunity in a big way.
VamosBamos987
Hall of Fame
All hail King Muzziah!!!!!!!!!!Murray in 4.
batz
G.O.A.T.
Yeah - he's only lost 1 clay finals. He's 4-1 in clay finals since start of 2015 with loads of wins over top 10 players. Prior to then, he had 1 win over a top 10 player on clay and zero finals in all the years leading up to 2015. That's why the name 'Clayray' was coined (not by me) because his results on it over the last 18 months are so much better than before. It's just a bit of fun mate.
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Mate, that is not the way and you know it.
Do as I will: concoct a mighty fête before the television, prepare a savory meal (a nice bloody steak, or better yet some palatable haggis), enjoy it with a large full-bodied glass of red wine, finish the meal with a fine glass (or two) of Islay Whisky. Top the whole thing off with some snow*, and just lean back in the chair and enjoy the spectacle. And, for the complete experience, try to embrace the Muzziah!
* this step is not strictly necessary..
Didn't end so well for Tony Montana. He murdered his best friend, watched his sister murdered in his arms, and then ended up getting shot in the back of the head with a shotgun.
I'm just saying man, if that's not like foreboding, then I don't know what is.
coolschreiber
Hall of Fame
What an anti climactic SF day, not much of a contest in both matches. Glad for Murray and Nole, both get a day's rest.
Sysyphus
Talk Tennis Guru
Well, yes. It will indeed be quite the tragedy to watch Novak fall short of his ultimate goal yet again, but I hope you're not suggesting he will take it that far in the aftermath
Maybe trash a hotel room or something, that should be more than enough.
Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
Talk Tennis Guru
RIP Noleberic.
Russeljones
Talk Tennis Guru
Oh no..
ruerooo
Legend
TheTruth
G.O.A.T.
That's true. Going for Andy in four.
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
Does anyone really think murray will win this match? I got novak in 4 sets
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Emperor of Belgrade
Guest
Unlike in the previous four cases, I am a bit nervous prior to a Novak match that I am going to attend.
Ideally I would want him to win in 3 like at the Australian Open, but I think it will be Novak in 4.
Good luck and ajde Nole!
Ideally I would want him to win in 3 like at the Australian Open, but I think it will be Novak in 4.
Good luck and ajde Nole!
Meles
Bionic Poster
Fail if you exclude Australia where Djokovic was the prohibitive favorite. Their record in other slams.
Majors sans Auz:
21/2015 SF FO - RG Clay Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-3 6-3 5-7 5-7 6-1 1.25 - 4.75
35/2014 QF US Open Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 7-6(1) 6-7(1) 6-2 6-4 1.31 - 3.92
26/2013 F Wimbledon Grass Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-5 6-4 2.68 - 1.56
35/2012 F US Open Hard Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 7-6(10) 7-5 2-6 3-6 6-2 3.15 - 1.43
That is an extremely good record when Murray has had a chance outside of Australia he's done very well. Djokovic is the overwhelmingly better player on hard courts statistically. Murray has been clutch and is extremely clutch on clay.
BorisRogerFan
Semi-Pro
Novak in four easy sets.
Soul_Evisceration
Hall of Fame
Well there's only 1 result that I want to happen but if it doesn't, I will be the first one to congratulate to all the decent Djokovic fans (yes I'm including you @Djokovic2011, @mattosgrant and @Djokovic_is_the_best#1 ).
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
Novak has the mental edge over murray. I take the italian win with a grain of salt.
Meles
Bionic Poster
Murray at the French and Wimby. Golden slam done.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
JonnyMac
Hall of Fame
Shesh ! Call yourself a tennis fan ? A fan of Tennis World no doubt...
Will you stay off here too ? Just think how depressed you'll be if The Bum won it !
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