French Open 2018 R3 :- Novak Djokovic[20] vs R.Bautista Agut[13]

[veroniquem]

I think Novak rather play verdasco in his next match than Dimi. Either way he will waltz through that part of the draw.

You’re way out of line. The bottom half is loaded.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

You’re way out of line. The bottom half is loaded.

Lol yes with zverev struggling against journeymen. Novak will be in the semis but he likely might make the final.

 

[Checkmate]

Novak Djokovic : Roberto Bautista Agut is a specialist on this surface and too patient for me. That along with the difficult conditions made this match very special. For him to come to this tournament after what happened in his family is really unfortunate and to be able to play like this, it’s quite an effort. We get along very well ever since he came on the tour. We have tons of respect and appreciation for each other.

Roberto Bautista Agut :
Yeah, kind words we have at the end of the match.It’s a pleasure for me to play against Novak always. And we played some really nice matches and, unlucky for me, I lost more than I won. But it’s nice to play against him.

 

[cc0509]

Novak Djokovic : Roberto Bautista Agut is a specialist on this surface and too patient for me. That along with the difficult conditions made this match very special. For him to come to this tournament after what happened in his family is really unfortunate and to be able to play like this, it’s quite an effort. We get along very well ever since he came on the tour. We have tons of respect and appreciation for each other.

Roberto Bautista Agut :
Yeah, kind words we have at the end of the match.It’s a pleasure for me to play against Novak always. And we played some really nice matches and, unlucky for me, I lost more than I won. But it’s nice to play against him.

Zzzzzzzzz. All PR politically correct crap.

 

[winstonlim8]

I was just watching the highlights and couldn't help thinking Novak is playing more aggressively now than a month ago. He's looking like he's building up to his old form, I thought, too.

He might not be ready to win RG this time round but I think by Wimbledon he will be a serious contender again. He's already got 3 of those trophies in his pocket so a 4th might just be possible if he keeps getting better and better.

And he looks kinda sexy with the stubble.

 

[La Grande]

LOL how can Djokovic do that “giving love” celebration after smashing his racquet like a madman

Utterly bizzare. Just embrace your aggression, but no need for the cringe celebration afterwards.

 

[uscwang]

LOL how can Djokovic do that “giving love” celebration after smashing his racquet like a madman

Utterly bizzare. Just embrace your aggression, but no need for the cringe celebration afterwards.

No, cra*. Is Novak doing that thing again? Not a good sign.

 

[EzekielTennis]

No, cra*. Is Novak doing that thing again? Not a good sign.

Oh come on now. #BringtheLove

 

[skyline]

Djokovic can absolutely make QF at the minimum. Verdasco, then Goffin, Monfils or Cecchinato. Let's not pretend it's not extremely doable.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djokovic is getting better game by game. He’s not far away from his top form! Exciting times ahead. Getting to the final is a real possibility.

The serbinator is coming up!

 

[uscwang]

Djokovic is getting better game by game. He’s not far away from his top form! Exciting times ahead. Getting to the final is a real possibility.

The serbinator is coming up!

One match at a time. Novak's service game still has a lot to recover.
I have been watching the highlights of this match on Youtube at x0.5 speed. Both players have textbook shots.

 

[The Green Mile]

Hard fought win for Novak, enjoyed this match slightly more than their 2016 meeting at the same tournament. Enjoyed his 4th set beat down, tactically perfect after pulling that 3rd set out. You could see RBA was physically faltering, Djokovic targeting that backhand side, the Spaniards shots falling frequently shorter while his forehand lacked the accuracy and weight of shot it had in the previous sets. The use of the drop shot was excellent, after a poor showing in execution and shot selection at the start/middle of the match, RBA was unable to deal with it. A great match regardless, considering his Mother passing away not too long ago...

Djokovic's mentality was shaky and it showed on a lot of the bigger points, but he finished on a high. Think he'll get past Nando, I hope Goffin gets through Gael and we get that QF. Interesting to see how Djoker holds up physically in the 2nd week...

 

[veroniquem]

Lol yes with zverev struggling against journeymen. Novak will be in the semis but he likely might make the final.

Novak, Sascha, Goffin, Thiem, Nishi, all the contenders after fav Nadal are in the bottom half.

 

[Deleted member 756486]

Amazing that Nadal has no tough players in his half, I can understand giving him a cakewalk draw but they went way too far.

 

[Sentinel]

I guess that is why Agut plays in surges. He doesn't have the huge petrol tank like Djoker to be able to play the same way for hours so Djoker's grinding tactic ended up working out in the long run. Djoko will be fine after a day of rest.

Noel should be fine for the final. That's all.

 

[Sentinel]

Amazing that Nadal has no tough players in his half, I can understand giving him a cakewalk draw but they went way too far.

They want to keep the Slam Race on. For every slam that Rgr wins, they have to hand one to Rafa. Last year went too far when they had to organise the USO for Nadal.

They must be dreading Fedr winning WO this year. They'll probably add clay to the court or rip off all the grass in the first week itself.

 

[Crisstti]

Amazing that Nadal has no tough players in his half, I can understand giving him a cakewalk draw but they went way too far.

HOW exactly did they fix it?

And Delpo is on his half.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Novak, Sascha, Goffin, Thiem, Nishi, all the contenders after fav Nadal are in the bottom half.

None of those players will beat Novak. Zippo

 

[Deleted member 3771]

Noel should be fine for the final. That's all.

He should be because he is guaranteed a free path to the final without facing any grand slam champions.