RG 2021 Final: Novak Djokovic [1] vs Stefanos Tsitsipas [5]

[Feather]

Deuce, hold please Stefanos

 

[Deleted member 771911]

I'm not a Tsits fan but really enjoying this. The good tennis.

 

[James P]

Quality return by Djokovic forces deuce point.

 

[AceSalvo]

Djoko upping the ante here. He can break back if he keeps the focus. But Tpas is hunkering down with his huge serve.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Novak needs to break back here.

 

[GhostofPetros]

Can never count Novak out. He’ll fight but good chance for Tsitsipas now

Yes. I've said this before, but Stefanos on clay is very similar to Federer. He can play outstanding tennis from the back and front, and also come up with superb shotmaking, all of which can wear Nole out. HOWEVER, Nole has the ability to stay calm and maintain a good level and not fade away, which then allows him to really step it up once the inevitable drop in quality from Fed/Tsitsipas comes into play. I'm guessing something like that will happen today as well. Whether that means Nole wins one set, two sets, or the match is less certain though.

 

[daphne]

 

[abmk]

Djoko fighting back in this game. deuce.

 

[tudwell]

Tsitsipas winning this match is as obvious as Djokovic winning 2 days ago after we saw the 2nd set.

This is over.

Novak looked like this in the 2019 Wimbledon final. We all know how that ended. It’s not over till match point is called.

 

[40-15 still haunts me]

Djokovic right now just waiting for Citibus to send him home

 

[ForehandCross]

I have seen Djokovic enough to know that this is an absolutely necessary hold for Citybus. AND he needs another break to really win the set

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Too many UEs.

 

[Martin J]

Didn't expect from Stefanos to handle the pressure as well as he did, kudos to him! Djokovic looks a bit flat? Though I haven't watched the first set, just a tie-break.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Tsitsipas holds for 2-0 in the 2nd.

 

[USO]

Titspas about to get broken here. This is literally the biggest game of the match so far.

Novak is going to come charging back BIG TIME.

Wrong.

 

[Oceans]

It's over. DCGS curse lives on. Finally out of my delusion.

 

[Harry_Wild]

Djokovic has inherited the guardians of GOAT responsibilities now by making sure no X generations wins a GS title while they are still active on the ATP Tour!

 

[PrinceMoron]

Must be his lucky shirt if he is not changing it

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Novak needs to hold here or this match will quickly disappear from him.

 

[Nostradamus]

Stepanoe not taking that shirt off............. LUCKY shirt...... if he wins,, could auction off for 2 million dollars ??

 

[junior74]

Wow, another impressive hold

 

[Feather]

Crucial hold from Tsitsipas.. 2-0

 

[-NN-]

Can't we just get rid of this let rule on serves that are virtually unaltered...

 

[Third Serve]

Tsitsipas playing a very clean match so far. Errors few and far between here.

 

[abmk]

Tpas consolidates the break of serve. Good work.

 

[aorgwimbus]

Novak fans this is a tired djokovic. BUT he was not tired in set 1. He could not have played better. Stefanos still won.

He completely gave away the game when he was serving for the match, come on now.

 

[Sysyphus]

is it 2015 all ovah again?

 

[Deleted member 771911]

I still see Nole making the final next year.

 

[Gumbo Jackson]

I feel like that was a big hold by Tsitsipas.

 

[junior74]

Novak hitting a FH drop shot... Very seldom!

Perfectly executed.

And then - another crazy shot from LOAT (Luckiest Of All Time)

 

[D.Nalby12]

Djokovic needs night conditions badly. Even Mussetti pushed him to two sets down in sunny conditions. Sisipas is better player..

 

[Standaa]

I bought so much good food for this?!

 

[GhostofPetros]

Yes, it is. It's a way of saying "wow great shot! (Bet you won't do that again, that was special)" rather than having the opponent think it's routine.

I think you're being a bit paranoid bud. And for the record, I have no qualms with you, double-standard not withholding.

 

[Zain786]

Novak is done. 3/4 Set beatdown from the greek here. We will crown a next gen champion for the first time. The King is Dead. All hail the Greek King

 

[Kralingen]

Tsitsipas has this, barring a big time resurgence from Djokovic.

He’s here to stay.

 

[Martin J]

is it 2015 all ovah again?

No way Tsitsi will ever look as cool and devastating as Wawa in the 2015 final.

 

[Deleted member 771911]

When is the cap coming off? Nole does not believe he is in danger yet, and in a way he's right.

 

[Sudacafan]

Nadal’s curse: Beat me and go lose in the final.

 

[ForehandCross]

Why? Novak had two Bps already and Stefanis is yet to win a return point

Stats always fail the feeling you get from watching the match. And scoreboard fools you too.

That why I am saying without a double break, Citybus is losing this set 75%

 

[AceSalvo]

Djokovic needs night conditions badly. Even Mussetti pushed him to two sets down in sunny conditions. Sisipas is better player..

Night conditions favored Djoko more than Nadal. That’s for sure.

 

[Third Serve]

Novak is done. 3/4 Set beatdown from the greek here. We will crown a next gen champion for the first time. The King is Dead. All hail the Greek King

hold your horses lol

 

[GhostofPetros]

Nicely done there, Novak. Not bad at all.

 

[rografnovand]

He needs to find a new gear soon though

 

[RS]

Nicely done there, Novak. Not bad at all.

Who you rooting for?

 

[TennisFan3]

This is exactly like Rome 2021. Titspas was a set up and a break up. LOST the match.
Had an opportunity to serve for the match twice. But both times lost his serve.

 

[Gumbo Jackson]

Lol at people saying this match is over. I'm rooting for Tsitsipas, but this could clearly go either way.

 

[-NN-]

Still time for Djokovic to find his rhythm. Plenty of it.

 

[abmk]

Djoko holds at 15.

 

[Midaso240]

Tsitsipas winning this match is as obvious as Djokovic winning 2 days ago after we saw the 2nd set.

This is over.

I'm liking what I'm seeing but you can never count your chickens against Novak. NEVER. He's come back from the dead more times than anyone

 

[UnforcedTerror]

I predicted Tsitsipas in 4 but I'm not sure anymore Djokovic can take a set. Seems like he's running out of gas..