Roland Garros R16: Novak Djokovic vs. Francisco Cerundolo

Who wins?


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NeutralFan

G.O.A.T.
Why is Djokovic always angry during the match?you can't win every single set dude, relax you already have the slam record locked.
 

flyingboris

Legend
Okay, lets do a TTW favorite activity. How do we spin the word mug into a player. In this specific case, we have some options:

The prefix option Mugundolo : Now this sounds easy on the ears, has a nice ring to it.

The suffix option Cerundomug: While may not sound as crispy as Mugundolo, this name has a certain gravitas about it. We think that he might be a good player… and he ends up being a mug. This is my pick.

The mid option: Cermugdolo. Frankly pretty mid. I don’t like it.
I propose Cerundolol
 

Federev

G.O.A.T.
Novak looked at the first set drubbing and said,

“Oh my precious opponent will not have enough pain if I keep this up.

He needs more pain to grow.

And he must have hope to really suffer.”
 
I said that Djokovic is still struggling and just getting by. Whether he survives today or not I can’t see him going much further in the event. There a few players playing better than him. Credit to the Argentine that set.
 

jl809

Legend
Why is Djokovic always angry during the match?you can't win every single set dude, relax you already have the slam record locked.
Will never forget that performance in the AO 23 F where he basically spent 2 hours shouting and glaring at Goran Ivanisevic and fixating over a load of random concerns, whilst in the background his subconscious was busy beating Loserpas in straight sets. His own coach was a far bigger issue for him than his opponent
 

Sentinel

Bionic Poster
Okay, lets do a TTW favorite activity. How do we spin the word mug into a player. In this specific case, we have some options:

The prefix option Mugundolo : Now this sounds easy on the ears, has a nice ring to it.

The suffix option Cerundomug: While may not sound as crispy as Mugundolo, this name has a certain gravitas about it. We think that he might be a good player… and he ends up being a mug. This is my pick.

The mid option: Cermugdolo. Frankly pretty mid. I don’t like it.
I wonder what 90sClay would say :)

ClownDolo. MugDolo.
 

TTMR

Hall of Fame
Not sure why Djokovic chose the second set to be his down set. More sensible to lose the third in a best-of-five.
 

Razer

G.O.A.T.
Safe to say we will be getting a first time Roland Garros winner this year. Been a long time coming. What a moment!!

We have reached the stage where Federer is retired for a few years, Nadal is a journeyman and Djokovic will not be reaching slam finals frequently.... this is the end.
 

nolefam_2024

Bionic Poster
Yeah, if you're a dirtballer in a grind with an old man with a bum knee and he's forcing you into enough errors to make your damned near perfect set of tennis that close.

Maybe pathetic was a bit strong though, sure :-D
That's right. Pathetic was a bit strong.
 

Carax

Hall of Fame
Why is Djokovic always angry during the match?you can't win every single set dude, relax you already have the slam record locked.
Because he knows that most matches are on his racquet, so he gets frustrated when they don't go his way.
 

TennisFan3

Talk Tennis Guru
I said that Djokovic is still struggling and just getting by. Whether he survives today or not I can’t see him going much further in the event. There a few players playing better than him. Credit to the Argentine that set.
Pete Sampras won Wimbledon in 2000. He had a SERIOUS INJURY at that time. MRI's had revealed serious damage to his shin. He could BARELY walk after beating Krucera.
Took complete rest. Used foot injections. Still played somehow through the pain and actually won Wimbledon. First time his parents came to see him. His greatest victory.
Never underestimate a champion. I'm not counting Novak out..
 
Pete Sampras won Wimbledon in 2000. He had a SERIOUS INJURY at that time. MRI's had revealed serious damage to his shin. He could BARELY walk after beating Krucera.
Took complete rest. Used foot injections. Still played somehow through the pain and actually won Wimbledon. First time his parents came to see him. His greatest victory.
Never underestimate a champion. I'm not counting Novak out..
I don’t think his injury is serious. He is moving fine. It is more that other players are just in better form.
 

Subway Tennis

G.O.A.T.
All even, 1-1. Can't watch, don't have the stream - so is Djoker actually injured? Curious, as I am reading the thread.
There is a knee alignment issue which Novak received treatment for. The extent of the injury is hard to know but it’s obviously affecting his movement either because he is scared to test it or the injury itself is limiting his range of motion.

Also, for some reason the courts are still being dressed as if it’s wet and muggy like last week even though it is hot and sunny now. So the courts being pretty treacherous and the knee issue are probably both affecting Novak at the moment.
 

fafa

Professional
Novak lost the 2nd at the beginning when he was up 1-0, Cerundolo serving 0-30 and missed a huge chance for 0-40.
 

RS

Bionic Poster
You’re like a mad scientist with these. You’ve picked 2 players with one commonality (Serve dominance) who are otherwise completely different and yet literally perfect matchups for each other. It’s brain bending…..
I wouldn't pay to watch it live on a stadium it's not my kind of dream matchup but it's decent.
 
There is a knee alignment issue which Novak received treatment for. The extent of the injury is hard to know but it’s obviously affecting his movement either because he is scared to test it or the injury itself is limiting his range of motion.

Also, for some reason the courts are still being dressed as if it’s wet and muggy like last week even though it is hot and sunny now. So the courts being pretty treacherous and the knee issue are probably both affecting Novak at the moment.
Djokovic injury doesn’t seem serious. He’s chasing down all these droppers. He wouldn’t be able to otherwise. He just 2nd best at the moment. There is nothing wrong with him in my view.
 
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