Nadal & Djokovic completely ruining tennis...

[Seany]

Only played 5 games and they're already averaging 30-40 seconds between points, I dread to think what it will be if this goes 5 sets. Who cares how good the points may be, it's boring, it lack momentum, it lacks energy, it saps the crowd, and it dis-interests your average viewer.

For this reason alone, it will never ever be a good rivalry.

For this reason, no matter how good this match is, it will never be as good the semi-final with Federer.

People wonder why Roger has so many fans...You're seeing it right here, nobody wants to see tennis played at this pace. They are abusing the rules plain and simple, and they should be penalized accordingly.


Yawn...Shame really, as if you were to cut out the nonsense that happens between points, this might actually be quite enjoyable.

 

[DavidGarcia]

No..........dont watch it if you dont like it. I am loving it though.

 

[Winner_DownTheLine]

Only played 5 games and they're already averaging 30-40 seconds between points, I dread to think what it will be if this goes 5 sets. Who cares how good the points may be, it's boring, it lack momentum, it lacks energy, it saps the crowd, and it dis-interests your average viewer.

For this reason alone, it will never ever be a good rivalry.

For this reason, no matter how good this match is, it will never be as good the semi-final with Federer.

People wonder why Roger has so many fans...You're seeing it right here, nobody wants to see tennis played at this pace. They are abusing the rules plain and simple, and they should be penalized accordingly.


Yawn...Shame really, as if you were to cut out the nonsense that happens between points, this might actually be quite enjoyable.

I think you have a good point there! It gets boring if they take some many seconds inbetween serves.

 

[Blade0324]

I haven't found it to be slow in the slightest. Very high quality stuff and as far as I'm concerned it's not a slow pace. If you don't like it don't watch. I will be soaking it up.

 

[Power Player]

It takes a ton of energy for these guys to play at this level.

I would love a shot clock though..that would be awesome.

 

[Seany]

Finally Carlos Ramos gives a time violation...Now he should start penalizing with points.

 

[TonyB]

3 hours for 2 and 1/2 sets.

Unreal.

This could go 6 hours or more if it goes to 5 sets.

 

[Seany]

You watching this guys?

Just when the match was getting good, because things aren't going Djokers way he starts rolling on the floor calling for medics..


Such BS...

I stand by Roger golden Eagle Fed.

 

[autumn_leaf]

You watching this guys?

Just when the match was getting good, because things aren't going Djokers way he starts rolling on the floor calling for medics..


Such BS...

I stand by Roger golden Eagle Fed.

djoker was reaching for his back in the beginning of the 3rd set.. and i saw that he served sub 100mph on a first serve.

 

[Seany]

And he breaks straight after the medical time out...

Nice cheating Djokovic...

 

[autumn_leaf]

101 mph
90 mph

yea... totally doing that on first serves to trick people into thinking his injury is real

 

[Seany]

He's an excellent drama queen...Have you not watched him over the years, he will happily do such things to trick himself and everybody else into believing there is something wrong with him.

It's win win...if he goes onto lose, he has an excuse. If he turns it around it's due to the mental effect all this injury BS is having on Nadal.

 

[Seany]

He looks perfectly fine now he is a break up eh?

 

[jamesblakefan#1]

I'll never respect it. Hate when Nadal does it too. Djoker should have taken MTO before his own serve. Hate that these tactics end up playing a factor in match outcomes.

 

[Seany]

Apparently it's OK to cheat your way to a grand slam these days...I guess I'm part of the traditionalist generation, I'll lose interest when Fed's gone, unless someone new comes up.

What these 2 offer is awful.

 

[autumn_leaf]

He's an excellent drama queen...Have you not watched him over the years, he will happily do such things to trick himself and everybody else into believing there is something wrong with him.

It's win win...if he goes onto lose, he has an excuse. If he turns it around it's due to the mental effect all this injury BS is having on Nadal.

yes, i've seen him do it over the years and i hated it when there's no real sign injury, heat issues, sinus problems, yea i get it. but this time it looked legitimate to me. right after he won it looked like he popped some of the same pain pills again, something i doubt he would have done unless he was actually in pain.

also, i've seen people go out of med time outs like nothings happened, he was clearly suffering on his serves and like Mac said, he got away with 2nd serves as first serves in the 4th set. it's not like he was coming out and serving 120s, it was 90s-100s for his services and i saw one at 115.

 

[CrocodileRock]

Only played 5 games and they're already averaging 30-40 seconds between points, I dread to think what it will be if this goes 5 sets. Who cares how good the points may be,

I care. At this insane level of tennis, they both need a little rest between points.

 

[kishnabe]

It does sap energy watching the match....though for the obsessed tennis fans.....it is a great rivalry!

 

[fgs]

seany,
you don't understand that they play so slow that people like you can catch up with the balls and the broadcasters replay in slow motion so that you understand what has happened in the point.

 

[DunlopMax200G]

If a time clock is introduced, they both will lose. Awesome high energy match though despite countless bounces and time consuming tics between points.

 

[celoft]

Federer-Nole matches are way better.

 

[sundaypunch]

And he breaks straight after the medical time out...

Nice cheating Djokovic...

I think it's funny given that Nadal played games with Federer during the French (the foot wrap).

 

[Preacher]

If they are going to play @ a level like that, then they can do it all they want.
You think Andy Murray was watching this thinking "I can't do this!"

 

[FEDEXP]

The Djoker's endless bounces have made a return appearance at the US Open. He has proved himself to be a great athlete so it's not sour grapes here; I just get frustrated with the delays (and Rafa's butt picking proceeds apace as well).

 

[stealyourmind]

Federer-Nole matches are way better.

I agree. They're always semis though, because people rig the draws too much.

 

[celoft]

I agree. They're always semis though, because people rig the draws too much.

Which is a bloody shame. The fans deserve them to play the finals, ffs.

 

[chip&chrge]

Not a fan of the antics of Djokovic (injury timeouts and retires aplenty; tonight is an exception) and very much dislike the time these guys take b/t points.

But, the numbers of deuces played on Saturday in the Semis and tonight were incredible.

I also have to say that for those who love baseline tactics, tonight was a showcase and a clinic at the same time.

 

[veroniquem]

Tonight was a splendid match. The Djoko/Fed match was full of ues and the players often didn't play great at the same time. I thought the match tonight had more intensity to it and more spectacular rallies because those 2 guys are the best in the world at defense right now.

 

[tlm]

Only played 5 games and they're already averaging 30-40 seconds between points, I dread to think what it will be if this goes 5 sets. Who cares how good the points may be, it's boring, it lack momentum, it lacks energy, it saps the crowd, and it dis-interests your average viewer.

For this reason alone, it will never ever be a good rivalry.

For this reason, no matter how good this match is, it will never be as good the semi-final with Federer.

People wonder why Roger has so many fans...You're seeing it right here, nobody wants to see tennis played at this pace. They are abusing the rules plain and simple, and they should be penalized accordingly.


Yawn...Shame really, as if you were to cut out the nonsense that happens between points, this might actually be quite enjoyable.

Only a complete idiot can say that Rafa + Joker are ruining tennis. This was some of the most entertaining tennis that has ever been played.