Monte-Carlo Masters R3: Novak Djokovic vs. Lorenzo Musetti

[mike danny]

Results-wise, sure...but remember Musetti beat Alcaraz in a Final. He's not messing around out there.



Djokovic doesn't beat himself, that's why he is who he is. He got beat fair and square by a guy hitting huge off both wings.



Almost took Novak out at RG, and beat Alcaraz in a clay final. Just off the top of my head.



Again, should be easy to prove me wrong, no?

I just have to look at their FH's. Musetti's is more Gasquet-like than Thiem-like.

 

[mike danny]

So 13 years in a row getting to QF or better. He has had a couple losses in QFs and rest is SF+. 6 Rome titles + 6 finals, 2 Madrid and 2 MC. Yet Djokovic should now be questioned about his versatility LMAO!

One event means Jack anyway

 

[Chanwan]

Didn't Fed have 40+ against Djokovic at 2012 WTF too?

Close but not quite. I remember it as a high quality match in spite of the errors (was there live)

2012 Tour Finals F: Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic Detailed Stats | Tennis Abstract

 

[Rosstour]

I just have to look at their FH's. Musetti's is more Gasquet-like than Thiem-like.

Why don't you look up the stats first, then we can talk with a little more precision.

 

[mike danny]

Close but not quite. I remember it as a high quality match in spite of the errors (was there live)

2012 Tour Finals F: Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic Detailed Stats | Tennis Abstract

Where exactly are the errors displayed in that link? I only see the winners.

 

[Chanwan]

So what is this now? Just 2 match wins at MC in the last 3 years combined?

What's also shocking is that Novak hasn't even reached a SF here since 2015. His results beginning with 2016: 3R, QF, 3R, QF (loss to Medvedev LOL), 3R, 2R and 3R.

I think he's 7-7 since 2015

 

[TheNachoMan]

Musetti is the heir to Federer after beating a subpar Djokovic.

 

[Chanwan]

He just turned 21. Hard to draw conclusions yet since his best tennis is ahead of him. I expect a good clay season from him this year though.

Hope so, I like his game

 

[NoleFam]

Hope so, I like his game

Same for me.

 

[Chanwan]

Where exactly are the errors displayed in that link? I only see the winners.

look to the far right (I'm on my computer, maybe it's different on a phone)

 

[mike danny]

look to the far right (I'm on my computer, maybe it's different on a phone)

Derp. I am on my computer too but I was more zoomed in

 

[InsuranceMan]

I’m going straight to the Gucci store today

Grazie Lore. But mostly Grazie Nole for playing probably your worst match in years

Oh how easily people have forgotten the legendary 6-2 6-1 loss of 2020 to Sonego (Vienna)

 

[Pmasterfunk]

Oh how easily people have forgotten the legendary 6-2 6-1 loss of 2020 to Sonego (Vienna)

Honestly Sonego was on fire that match. Not saying Djokovic was playing his A-game, but he was definitely better than today.

 

[StrongRule]

So what is this now? Just 2 match wins at MC in the last 3 years combined?

What's also shocking is that Novak hasn't even reached a SF here since 2015. His results beginning with 2016: 3R, QF, 3R, QF (loss to Medvedev LOL), 3R, 2R and 3R.

Same thing would be happening in RG if it wasn't turned into DO. And people ask why I'm annoyed by the horrible changes the organizers made. The conditions in MC and RG used to be similar, but now they are not.

 

[Nadal_King]

Djokovic’s game strong point is his serve these days which was just a non factor here which shows on a surface where serve isn’t a factor Djokovic is no longer the force he once was, smart of him to develop a strong serve when 80% of tennis helps strong serving

 

[Znak]

Trying to recall here, wasn't it Musetti who a few years back that forfeited/retired during a match against Djoko just because he realized he couldn't do it anymore? Crazy how things can turn around

 

[Hitman]

 

[TheNachoMan]

Same thing would be happening in RG if it wasn't turned into DO. And people ask why I'm annoyed by the horrible changes the organizers made. The conditions in MC and RG used to be similar, but now they are not.

lol

 

[Hitman]

Same thing would be happening in RG if it wasn't turned into DO. And people ask why I'm annoyed by the horrible changes the organizers made. The conditions in MC and RG used to be similar, but now they are not.

One event literally is on the beach overlooking the sea, has constant wind coming in, the other court is in the middle of a big city. They are not similar either, altitude yes, but that is it.

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

sleep well, tax-free citizens of monte-carlo...

 

[Topspin_80]

Nah Djokovic's just now was smoother than this. LOL. If he went into full caveman mode and destroyed one like he used to do in the past, then they'd have a point. This was a quick stomp, snap and sit down. If you blinked you missed it yet they're going on and on about it.

If Djokovic is able to to that for the whole world to see it, you ought to wonder what he can do behind closed doors.

Scary how ugly it could be!!

 

[Tesla Bro]

Today is a good day.

 

[Tennfan123]

What a wonderful result for the game!

 

[Topspin_80]

Racket smashing in tennis has been going on for decades. Did those guy's kids turn into axe murderers?

You have Kyrgios that likes to smash a racket and a girlfriend alike.

 

[Hitman]

sleep well, tax-free citizens of monte-carlo...

Always sleep well.

 

[Wesling]

Djokovic Will be better in Madrid and rome..

 

[Tennfan123]

Trying to recall here, wasn't it Musetti who a few years back that forfeited/retired during a match against Djoko just because he realized he couldn't do it anymore? Crazy how things can turn around

It was. And again he had a big choke vs someone like Tsitsipas a year later.
This win will give Musetti confidence. The big guns beware!

 

[robyrolfo]

Everyone ripping Musetti for choking, but here we have the much more experienced Zverev doing the exact same thing (or maybe worse, because he didn't break again right after).

 

[mahatma]

What’s with the arm injury? Anything serious ? I didn’t watch the match much but seems Djokovic is yet to gain some form on clay.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Let’s see.. Kohli, Fed, Stan, Cecchinato, Thiem twice… was down 0-2 to Tsitsipas and MUGsetti at RG…

Quite a bit of compelling evidence my friend

Not that I necessarily buy the theory, but his first ever ATP loss to an Italian was to the 1-handed Volandri (who shall remain the only Italian in history to beat each of the BIG 3 in an official match).

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Everyone ripping Musetti for choking, but here we have the much more experienced Zverev doing the exact same thing (or maybe worse, because he didn't break again right after).

Well, in fairness, Zverev has been roasted plentifully and abundantly for his legendary choking. Including by yours truly.

 

[BartyParty]

Lol I bet Musetti +900. If he actually pulls this off

holy ****, how much did you win from that bet?

 

[Chanwan]

holy ****, how much did you win from that bet?

I'm still curious as to when you made the bet @Kralingen - pre match I got 9,5 back on Musetti in 3 and 5,0 on Musetti to win the match (European odds)

 

[Kralingen]

holy ****, how much did you win from that bet?

I'm still curious as to when you made the bet @Kralingen - pre match I got 9,5 back on Musetti in 3 and 5,0 on Musetti to win the match (European odds)

Oh it was just a throwaway. I bet it when it was 4-4 in the 2nd set

 

[Chanwan]

Oh it was just a throwaway. I bet it when it was 4-4 in the 2nd set

Great odds at that stage, I should have doubled at that point!

 

[DariaGT]

For the love, can we stop talking like this about his son? It’s weird and creepy and insulting and personal and total BS.

Let’s Leave players little kids alone and not act like creepy psychos.

You are taking things out of context like a a true sociopathic Karen
Some of us are truly concerned so lets keep your manipulation out of it.

 

[Tennfan123]

Days later and I’m still celebrating this result!

 

[TheNachoMan]

Days later and I’m still celebrating this result!

That’s a bit sad, bud.

 

[Chanwan]

Days later and I’m still celebrating this result!

I LOVE Musetti's game and would really like to see him close to the very top of the game on a more regular basis. Possibly the best hands in the game right now

 

[Tennfan123]

 

[nolefam_2024]

Bumping this one as well.

Djokovic just didn't handle the slice backhand at all.