Monte Carlo 2024 ATP Master's 1000 Semifinal matchup - [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v/s [8] Casper Ruud (NOR)

[GAS]

I am happy to see Ruud winning, but I am not happy to see people enjoying Nole losing.

I see you.

 

[DSH]

Today has been amazing lol. Caspy bae

Very interesting months are coming on the tour.

 

[octobrina10]

Casper's girlfriend is happy:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1779197053890879884

 

[DSH]

Shame, this was probably our last chance to ever see the TGM. Good luck to Casper in the final.

You are so old, man!

 

[mike danny]

Ruud finally beats a Big 3 member. Only needed to wait until he was nearly 37 to do so

 

[DSH]

Now Montecarlo got the final that they did not want to.

Two young players in their prime, on their favorite surface, that was expected to happen.

 

[mike danny]

Ruud came with the goods and he deserved the win. Terrible service game from Djokovic at the end but I think he will be pleased with his week, and I think he picked his level up in the 2nd and 3rd sets. Good start to his clay season. I think Ruud has a good chance tomorrow.

I do kind of want Ruud grab a big title for his troubles. But both guys deserve to win tomorrow

 

[NoleFam]

I do kind of want Ruud grab a big title for his troubles. But both guys deserve to win tomorrow

I hope for a great match that goes 3 sets.

 

[DSH]

Ruud finally beats a Big 3 member. Only needed to wait until he was nearly 37 to do so

Tsitsipas defeated your idol when he was 37 years old.

 

[DSH]

I hope for a great match that goes 3 sets.

Tsitsipas will surpass Djokovic in MC titles.

 

[mike danny]

I remember another match that Nole lost on a double fault. I think it was either against Rafa, or Fed.

He lost 2 RG finals to Rafa in that manner

 

[Hitman]

Two young players in their prime, on their favorite surface, that was expected to happen.

Lets hope it happens next week in Barcelona as well.

 

[mike danny]

Tsitsipas defeated your idol when he was 37 years old.

Older than Novak is now since he turned 38 in 2019

 

[NaDjoFed]

Why does that surprise you though, considering how much misery he has given many by taking all the main records for himself.

People will take whatever they can from every loss now.

He is the GOAT. He deserves some respect

 

[NoleFam]

Tsitsipas will surpass Djokovic in MC titles.

Probably will in his career but I kind of want Ruud to win tomorrow.

 

[Hitman]

He is the GOAT. He deserves some respect

It's not about respect, its about him taking the records from other players.

 

[Mainad]

For Ruud, sets against Djokovic are like buses. You wait ages for 1 to turn up and then 2 come along all at once!!

It's Ruud's 1st win over Djokovic in 6 attempts, 1st on clay and 1st win against a world #1 ranked player. Will it give him the confidence he needs to take on an in-form Tsitsipas tomorrow and finally land his 1st big title??

 

[DSH]

Probably will in his career but I kind of want Ruud to win tomorrow.

Will Ruud be able to remove the label of ATP 250 clay specialist?

 

[octobrina10]

I am happy to see Ruud winning, but I am not happy to see people enjoying Nole losing.

Hmm. I read the comments. I found only one (post # 346):
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/ind...8-casper-ruud-nor.767420/page-7#post-18038675

 

[NoleFam]

Will Ruud be able to remove the label of ATP 250 clay specialist?

He might be a 1000 winner tomorrow but we will see.

 

[DSH]

He might be a 1000 winner tomorrow but we will see.

Prediction?

 

[NoleFam]

Prediction?

I lean slightly Ruud tomorrow both in who I want to win and who I think will win.

 

[DSH]

I lean slightly Ruud tomorrow both in who I want to win and who I think will win.

Tsitsipas in three sets.

 

[NoleFam]

Tsitsipas in three sets.

Well I guess we will see which one of us is right.

 

[Rosstour]

Ruud finally beats a Big 3 member. Only needed to wait until he was nearly 37 to do so

Not just his first match win--his first set!!

 

[Rosstour]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1779195136259366951

 

[Sudacafan]

Why does that surprise you though, considering how much misery he has given many by taking all the main records for himself.

People will take whatever they can from every loss now.

Now that you reminded me of that, I am happy that Nole lost.

 

[mike danny]

Tsitsipas will surpass Djokovic in MC titles.

Hence why numbers shouldn't be taken as they are. Both of those MC titles more more like 250's than 1000's.

 

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[mike danny]

For Ruud, sets against Djokovic are like buses. You wait ages for 1 to turn up and then 2 come along all at once!!

It's Ruud's 1st win over Djokovic in 6 attempts, 1st on clay and 1st win against a world #1 ranked player. Will it give him the confidence he needs to take on an in-form Tsitsipas tomorrow and finally land his 1st big title??

If history is any indication, I'll have to say no.

Rublev had taken out Nadal in 2021 before losing to Tsitsipas.

ADF had taken out Djokovic in 2022 before losing to Tsitsipas.

Ruud takes out Djokovic today. I expect history to repeat itself.

 

[Sudacafan]

Hmm. I read the comments. I found only one (post # 346):
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/ind...8-casper-ruud-nor.767420/page-7#post-18038675

Well that one alone, about somebody enjoying that Nole is dead is equal to thousands of the people happy to see him just losing.

 

[clayqueen]

I remember another match that Nole lost on a double fault. I think it was either against Rafa, or Fed.

It was against Rafa at RG. Can't remember which year as Rafa has beaten him there 8 times. I remember Novak giving a spectator behind him a sarcastic thumbs up blaming him for distracting him. In fact it's happened twice at Roland Garros.

 

[Sudacafan]

If history is any indication, I'll have to say no.

Rublev had taken out Nadal in 2021 before losing to Tsitsipas.

ADF had taken out Djokovic in 2022 before losing to Tsitsipas.

Ruud takes out Djokovic today. I expect history to repeat itself.

History may or may not repeat itself, as it has always been.

 

[DSH]

Hence why numbers shouldn't be taken as they are.

Both of those MC titles more more like 250's than 1000's.

Tell it to the Joker fans, who have eliminated the competition factor from the success equation, which has made it possible for their idol to have much more success winning Majors tournaments when he was over 30 years old (12/24) than when he was in his 20s (12/40).

 

[Sudacafan]

It was against Rafa at RG. Can't remember which year as Rafa has beaten him there 8 times. I remember Novak giving a spectator behind him a sarcastic thumbs up blaming him for distracting him.

Sorry for my confusion. I had forgotten that we are surrounded of unmerciful Rafa bashers who invent silly stories.

 

[mike danny]

History may or may not repeat itself, as it has always been.

Bold statement.

 

[marc45]

I remember another match that Nole lost on a double fault. I think it was either against Rafa, or Fed.

Rafa, at the French...but are there more than that?

 

[Airspun]

Ruud rules and should marry Shania Twain!

 

[James_Bolt]

Why does that surprise you though, considering how much misery he has given many by taking all the main records for himself.

People will take whatever they can from every loss now.

The slam race has driven some people out of control. It has made them losing every sense of logic, of appreciation of greatness, of enjoyment of tennis. It has built a lot of resentment, anger, bitterness in some people. It was particularly special because the 3 main contenders (Federer, Nadal and Djokovic) played each other for almost 2 decades, 149 times.

Some players were crowned despite the fact that race was still ongoing. Imagine the pain of losing the crown while still being active.

The other ATGs before the Big3 lost their important records after they had retired. Federer and Nadal lost their records when they were still playing. This leaves lots of wounds and scars amongst their fans.

 

[Mainad]

The slam race has driven some people out of control. It has made them losing every sense of logic, of appreciation of greatness, of enjoyment of tennis. It has built a lot of resentment, anger, bitterness in some people. It was particularly special because the 3 main contenders (Federer, Nadal and Djokovic) played each other for almost 2 decades, 149 times.

Some players were crowned despite the fact that race was still ongoing. Imagine the pain of losing the crown while still being active.

The other ATGs before the Big3 lost their important records after they had retired. Federer and Nadal lost their records when they were still playing. This leaves lots of wounds and scars amongst their fans.

Nadal will always hold the records at RG and MC though.

 

[Mike Sams]

Novak probably doesn’t want to face sinner right now. Tactical tank potentially and ruud in good form. Casper in 3!

That's silly. You think Djokovic is gonna give up such a significant amount of points and prize money?? The world number 1 shouldn't be intimidated by anyone ever. Especially someone who's accomplished as much as Djokovic has.

 

[Hitman]

The slam race has driven some people out of control. It has made them losing every sense of logic, of appreciation of greatness, of enjoyment of tennis. It has built a lot of resentment, anger, bitterness in some people. It was particularly special because the 3 main contenders (Federer, Nadal and Djokovic) played each other for almost 2 decades, 149 times.

Some players were crowned despite the fact that race was still ongoing. Imagine the pain of losing the crown while still being active.

The other ATGs before the Big3 lost their important records after they had retired. Federer and Nadal lost their records when they were still playing. This leaves lots of wounds and scars amongst their fans.

It will stay this way until Djokovic's final match. And then some.

 

[Mike Sams]

Ruud finally beats a Big 3 member. Only needed to wait until he was nearly 37 to do so

Djokovic is the world number 1. He's in that place for a reason. A win over the world number 1 is a huge deal.

 

[Bill Lobsalot]

No way Djoker is losing this match now. He’s angry he won’t allow it

Expert commentary there.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Expert commentary there.

Well…. He’s old and worn down . What can you do

 

[legcramp]

I've been calling for Ruud to win Rolland Garros, I think we're gonna see an epic Carlos vs Ruud finals this year.

 

[a10best]

Djokovic does lose sometimes in Masters against a player. When they meet in a slam a month or two later it is almost always a different result.
Djokovic was a mature gentleman on the handshake which I applaud & rightfully sweared at the idiot who was talking loud during the point.

 

[Mike Sams]

If sinner doesn’t cramp up he can probably do it. This could be it for djoker

Winning AO and RG back to back for your first 2 major titles isn't easy.

 

[Sakura]

Who is Rudd?

Rudd of course.

 

[Sakura]

Rudd of course.

Ruud.Bloody autocorrect.