Ivanisevic: Nadal has no chance vs Djokovic

[TennisFan3]

https://www.b92.net/sport/rolandgarros2020/vesti.php?nav_id=1744207

Using Google Translate: Ivanisevic says.

"We are watching Nadal and everything is the same as always, but it is not the same.
These are perfect conditions for Novak, but not for Nadal. Nadal will always beat the ones he needs to beat.
I am counting on Novak - Nadal final in which, in my opinion, Nadal has no chance in such conditions, on this kind of clay court and with Novak who has already entered his head.
I went a little too far, but I think Novak is the number one favorite of Roland Garros ", said Ivanišević

 

[WildRevolver]

Sounds like a dick.

 

[Tennis_Hands]

Cringe.

 

[Third Serve]

“Everything is the same as always, but it is not the same”

 

[Deleted member 748597]

Quiet, Goran.

 

[Phoenix1983]

I went a little too far, but I think Novak is the number one favorite of Roland Garros ", said Ivanišević

You went a lot too far, Goran.

 

[Slowtwitcher]

Just tells you how fake Novaxx neck injury really is.

 

[Mainad]

Sounds like a dick.

Sounds like Djokovic's coach but he may still be right.

 

[SinneGOAT]

Ivanisevic says Nadal has no chance, LMAO.

 

[USO]

This is like the 10th year in a row that I hear that Djokovic is the favorite for the FO.

 

[King No1e]

Hey Goran, didn't the experts say you had "no chance" against Rafter?

 

[Phoenix1983]

Sounds like Djokovic's coach but he may still be right.

He’s wrong. And you’re a fan of Novak Djokovic.

 

[Born_to_slice]

Interview given before Novak played QF with multiple aggravated injuries.

 

[Deleted member 748597]

He’s wrong. And you’re a fan of Novak Djokovic.

You know what. I was actually told that Mainad really is a Djokovic fan. Go Mainad.

 

[MasterZeb]

Wow some pretty strong words and belief from Goran. It’s almost as if he’s his coach

 

[Steve0904]

Interview given before Novak played QF with multiple aggravated injuries.

Doesn't matter. He's wrong anyway. Nadal "has a chance" on PC against absolutely everyone no matter what month RG is played in.

But I suspect this is just a coaches move for mind game purposes. Same as how Toni and Rafa always underplay their chances.

 

[Musterrific]

Goran already playing mind games trying to psyche-out Nadal. Interesting strategy for a coach. Might just work. If I were him I would have added, "Just look at what happened last time they played here." haha.

 

[big ted]

Sounds like a dick.

isnt there a saying you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with?
first it was boris now its goran lol...
can you imagine any of federers or nadals coaches saying things that djokos coaches say lol?

 

[Phoenix1983]

You know what. I was actually told that Mainad really is a Djokovic fan. Go Mainad.

If he is, it’s nothing to be proud of.

 

[Deleted member 748597]

If he is, it’s nothing to be proud of.

 

[WildRevolver]

isnt there a saying you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with?
first it was boris now its goran lol...
can you imagine any of federers or nadals coaches saying things that djokos coaches say lol?

It’s hardly been in doubt with Novak.

 

[catskillthunder]

Yikes, talk about poster board material. Not that Nadal needs any motivation, but let these guys get past their SF matches before we start crowning a champion.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Goran is @StrongRule confirmed

 

[Krish872007]

That's settled then - Goran is StrongRule. Or rather, StrongRule is Goran.

 

[Krish872007]

Goran is @StrongRule confirmed

Dammit, 45 seconds before me! Great minds think alike

 

[DSH]

 

[mbm0912]

Just tells you how fake Novaxx neck injury really is.

got your flu shot yet?

 

[TheNachoMan]

If Novak beats Rafa 6-1 6-3 6-0 in the final then I will formally apologise to @StrongRule

 

[chrischris]

Wet condition do Djokovic a slight favor.
If that results in him beating Stef and then winning the final, lets be humble and see.

 

[Krish0608]

Could come back to bite him.

 

[Breakpointerer]

If Novak beats Rafa 6-1 6-3 6-0 in the final then I will formally apologise to @StrongRule

Beat me to it

 

[Mike Sams]

I want to know who Federer fans are cheering for if it's a Nadal/Djokovic final.
Have they warmed up to Nadal finally and don't mind if he ties Federer in the Slam count?
Or are they pinning all their hopes on Djokovic now to stop Nadal from tying Federer?
Also, I still put Nadal as the favourite. A French Open final takes a whole different level of mental strength. First set will be crucial for Djokovic.

 

[Backspin1183]

Nadal will be even more motivated now lol

 

[Born_to_slice]

Doesn't matter. He's wrong anyway. Nadal "has a chance" on PC against absolutely everyone no matter what month RG is played in.

But I suspect this is just a coaches move for mind game purposes. Same as how Toni and Rafa always underplay their chances.

I agree with Ivanisevic that it's a different ball game in these conditions but the part about "no chance" for Nadal is nonsense. Even PCB had a chance. Tsitsipas will have a big chance too. Even if Novak gets to final, in what physical shape will he be? Too many variables to be cocksure about the outcome of the tournament.

 

[catskillthunder]

I want to know who Federer fans are cheering for if it's a Nadal/Djokovic final.
Have they warmed up to Nadal finally and don't mind if he ties Federer in the Slam count?
Or are they pinning all their hopes on Djokovic now to stop Nadal from tying Federer?
Also, I still put Nadal as the favourite. A French Open final takes a whole different level of mental strength. First set will be crucial for Djokovic.

With these crazy conditions, I would not count out Diego or Stefanos. Something is bound to happen where we may not see the Nadal-Djokovic matchup.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Nadal will be even more motivated now lol

Like showing red to a bull

 

[MichaelNadal]

Goran needs some Sweet Chin Music.

 

[Steve0904]

Nadal will be even more motivated now lol

I suspect so. I think this may backfire badly on him. He was better off saying the opposite ala Toni Nadal.

 

[WhiskeyEE]

He's basically saying that Nadal is dominating like usual, but that he will be exposed by the time he faces a top player who the conditions suit.

It's probably close to 50/50 if they both make the final (and Novak isn't injured). Goran is obviously going to hype Novak up.

 

[Mike Sams]

With these crazy conditions, I would not count out Diego or Stefanos. Something is bound to happen where we may not see the Nadal-Djokovic matchup.

Tsitsipas could be the party pooper here. His game matches up much better against Djokovic than against Nadal. And Tsitsipas is playing strong right now.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Goran needs some Sweet Chin Music.

Hogan didn’t do the job, Novak won’t do the job

 

[MichaelNadal]

Hogan didn’t do the job, Novak won’t do the job

That's how Terry does business, Brother

 

[catskillthunder]

He's basically saying that Nadal is dominating like usual, but that he will be exposed by the time he faces a top player who the conditions suit.

It's probably close to 50/50 if they both make the final (and Novak isn't injured). Goran is obviously going to hype Novak up.

Well 50/50 is the theoretically odds of them making it. Id say more like 80/20 realistically. Agreed the big variable is Novak being able to stay healthy in his SF.

 

[Musterrific]

I suspect so. I think this may backfire badly on him. He was better off saying the opposite ala Toni Nadal.

Please - as if Nadal wouldn't bring the utmost intensity possible into a Djokovic match, regardless of what anyone says.

 

[I Am Finnish]

https://www.b92.net/sport/rolandgarros2020/vesti.php?nav_id=1744207

Using Google Translate: Ivanisevic says.

"We are watching Nadal and everything is the same as always, but it is not the same.
These are perfect conditions for Novak, but not for Nadal. Nadal will always beat the ones he needs to beat.
I am counting on Novak - Nadal final in which, in my opinion, Nadal has no chance in such conditions, on this kind of clay court and with Novak who has already entered his head.
I went a little too far, but I think Novak is the number one favorite of Roland Garros ", said Ivanišević

Hello StrongRule

 

[Shaolin]

Ugh.

Nadal victory now guaranteed

 

[octogon]

Djokovic has plenty of demons against Nadal at RG. 6 losses to the same guy at the same slam will leave mental scars on anyone. And he knows fully well that the only version of Rafa he beat at RG was well below his best in 2015, so in his mind that win might as well not even count.

Goran is reinforcing Djokovic's psychology. He has to make Novak believe Rafa won't have any special advantadges on clay this time in an RG final, or else Novak will probably crumble. Goran also hopes to get into Nadal's head.

The psychological dynamic is fascinating. Probably why Djokovic is having these phantom "injuries" as well. For all his dominance this year, I don't think Novak truly believes he can beat Rafa in a final at RG. Hence the big man talk from Goran, and the "injuries" that will give Djokovic all the excuses he needs if he loses to Rafa.

If Novak gets Diego in the final, he'll brush him aside easily and you won't hear anything about any injury. If it's Rafa in the final, the "injury" narrative will be played up to death.

 

[Breakpointerer]

 

[Steve0904]

I agree with Ivanisevic that it's a different ball game in these conditions but the part about "no chance" for Nadal is nonsense. Even PCB had a chance. Tsitsipas will have a big chance too. Even if Novak gets to final, in what physical shape will he be? Too many variables to be cocksure about the outcome of the tournament.

No doubt. I think this is Djokovic's best chance yet with Nadal still being the favourite, but Djokovic has too be 100% obviously. He can't come out and just donate the first set like against PCB.

But I also think/hope Novak will be fine and that he'll beat Tsits with not too much effort because I want to see a Djokodal final. Well being a Fed fan I wouldn't pass on Diego vs Tsits truthfully, but since I know the percentage chances of that are in the negatives, I want Djokodal.

Anyway, his injury didn't seem serious.

 

[Steve0904]

Please - as if Nadal wouldn't bring the utmost intensity possible into a Djokovic match, regardless of what anyone says.

True, but I don't think giving him so called bulletin board material is the smartest move either.