itrium84
Hall of Fame
On a scale of 0 to 23, I would say 23/23.
Rate the 2023 Djokovic Open
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ojo rojo
Legend
Not a single memorable/quality match (only watch men’s tennis) so:
Unseeded Player
Hall of Fame
Nadal is injured, Novak was banned.. Huge difference..All I said, since Djokovic fans made up this term, they should agree that this is an asterisked slam.
ibbi
G.O.A.T.
It was alright.
In the mens the first three rounds were pretty good, but it took a serious dip after that with pretty much every major matchup disappointing. I think the only real highlights of the last four rounds were Etcheverry/Nishioka set 1 and Etcheverry/Zverev. Maybe throw Djokovic/Khachanov in there as well.
The womens was better, with two classics in the last two rounds, that Beatriz/Sorribes match, Sabalenka/Stephens, the Svitolina run, the Haddad Maia run, Andreeva breaking out etc. If Rybakina hadn't pulled out who knows what might have been.
In the mens the first three rounds were pretty good, but it took a serious dip after that with pretty much every major matchup disappointing. I think the only real highlights of the last four rounds were Etcheverry/Nishioka set 1 and Etcheverry/Zverev. Maybe throw Djokovic/Khachanov in there as well.
The womens was better, with two classics in the last two rounds, that Beatriz/Sorribes match, Sabalenka/Stephens, the Svitolina run, the Haddad Maia run, Andreeva breaking out etc. If Rybakina hadn't pulled out who knows what might have been.
Third Serve
Talk Tennis Guru
probably a 4/10 tbh
but whatever
but whatever
Unseeded Player
Hall of Fame
Fair trade for AO22Just Nadal fans who are rating it low for obvious reasons
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Exactly!
socallefty
G.O.A.T.
Maybe a 7 out of 10. The first week would rate higher with many 5-setters, but not many good matches in the 2nd week.
Cortana
Legend
Really? He played 6 TB with over 60 points and didn't make one single unforced error.
If 2013 Djokovic had 2023 Djokovics clutchness, he would be at 4-5 RG titles by now.
Unseeded Player
Hall of Fame
Worst Djokovic was in 2017... This is not far from prime.. Only speed and rallies
NoleFam
Bionic Poster
It's ok. AO 2022 was never supposed to happen where the best player was banned from playing so the tennis gods corrected that mistake with RG 2023, so Djokovic still had more career Slams.
Unseeded Player
Hall of Fame
He played 7 RG finals, Borg who is second best on clay for most people has played 6 and never faced Nadal.
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Deleted member 744492
Guest
Rating it 23.
Exactly. I think a 75% Nadal would have easily beaten Djokovic this year.
“And while the king was looking down, the jester stole his thorny crown “
Unseeded Player
Hall of Fame
What about AO last year? Novak would eat Rafa for a desert... But that is sport..
travlerajm
Talk Tennis Guru
He’s already starting to look like his dad in that pic.
Wander
Hall of Fame
The main challenger flopped physically, but ASA result no-one can deny that Djokovic was simply the best player of the tournament.
But the competition was scrarce and with that entertainment on the second week was a bit underwhelming on the men's side. I'd score it 5 to 6 out of 10. The women's tournament was slightly better this time.
But the competition was scrarce and with that entertainment on the second week was a bit underwhelming on the men's side. I'd score it 5 to 6 out of 10. The women's tournament was slightly better this time.
I don’t know if Novak eats deserts, but he does destroy all comers at AO, no doubt
duaneeo
Legend
The 2023 clay Masters winners greatly underperformed:
#1 seed 2023 Madrid champion Alcaraz: Suffered cramping in SF after the 2nd set.
#2 seed 2023 Rome champion Medvedev: Crashed in five (after going up 2-1) to #172 Wild in 1st round
#7 seed 2023 Monte Carlo champion Rublev: Lost in five (after winning 1st two sets) to #48 Sonego in 3rd round
#1 seed 2023 Madrid champion Alcaraz: Suffered cramping in SF after the 2nd set.
#2 seed 2023 Rome champion Medvedev: Crashed in five (after going up 2-1) to #172 Wild in 1st round
#7 seed 2023 Monte Carlo champion Rublev: Lost in five (after winning 1st two sets) to #48 Sonego in 3rd round
Sampras-Bruguera 1993
Legend
I give it a 5. The last 3 rounds were very low quality overrall when they should be the best quality
Unseeded Player
Hall of Fame
Novak is not done.. He will raise the bar higher.
It would be fair to note that Alcaraz wasn't ailing going into his match and certainly looked superhuman after 2 sets.
TheAssassin
Legend
On a scale of 10 to 10, 10 being stunning.
Tennfan123
Legend
6.
Sinner upset was good. Actually I can't remember any other matches, but I had some nice afternoons watching tennis.
Sinner upset was good. Actually I can't remember any other matches, but I had some nice afternoons watching tennis.
fishpiefriday
Semi-Pro
The Final was a bit of a non-event, really. Ruud needed that first set but didn't have the nerves to close it out after taking a healthy lead. From there it was inevitable.
The much anticipated semi-final against Alcaraz lasted for two sets before cramps got the better of the Spaniard.
I didn't see much of the early rounds because of work. There was some good tennis played as always, but not a classic tournament, other than history being made.
The much anticipated semi-final against Alcaraz lasted for two sets before cramps got the better of the Spaniard.
I didn't see much of the early rounds because of work. There was some good tennis played as always, but not a classic tournament, other than history being made.
Dominic & Andrey
Legend
Serious question, how do you create your memes lol ? Specific software ?
Kralingen
Talk Tennis Guru
Men’s side I said prior to the tournament that only one match mattered. We did get that match for 2 sets. What happened around those two sets was meh at best. But at least it did happen, as devastating as it was to see cramps halt it just as it rose to its zenith.
Witnessing history was cool, and Djokovic did prove me wrong. I just wish someone with a bit more moxie and firepower than Ruud had shown up to test him.
I will say this: what Muchova brought to the tournament, beginning in the first round defeat of Sakkari to the miraculous 3rd set vs Sabalenka and near-comeback vs Iga, should not be taken for granted. She delivered and took it directly to the two best players in the world, and did so in a way that electrified the crowd. Really hope she can build on this.
Witnessing history was cool, and Djokovic did prove me wrong. I just wish someone with a bit more moxie and firepower than Ruud had shown up to test him.
I will say this: what Muchova brought to the tournament, beginning in the first round defeat of Sakkari to the miraculous 3rd set vs Sabalenka and near-comeback vs Iga, should not be taken for granted. She delivered and took it directly to the two best players in the world, and did so in a way that electrified the crowd. Really hope she can build on this.
StrongRule
Talk Tennis Guru
Once again, your jinx attempt worked.
ojo rojo
Legend
I Am Finnish
Bionic Poster
Lol
SonicNirvana
Hall of Fame
pretty bad on the mens side, and on the women's side, Iga cruised but had a very tough final so that alone made it a little better
