Rome 2017 final: Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev

[mike danny]

First meeting between the 2.

Djokovic playing for his first big title of 2017 and the chance to gain some much needed confidence and up his chances for the FO, while Zverev is playing for his first ever masters title.

The first time Djokovic is playing a guy 10 years younger than him.

If Zverev wins tomorrow, he jumps to no.10 in the world. So a lot to play for.

Who will emerge victorious?

vs

 

[abmk]

will be surprised if zverev manages to take a set .

 

[Zebrev]

Zverev is ready for this one.

 

[underground]

Zverev to expose Novak false dawn. And will celebrate with finger wags to add salt to the wound.

Jk Novak in straights.

 

[marc45]

Zverev's best chance maybe surprise in first meeting

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

First meeting between the 2.

Djokovic playing for his first big title of 2017 and the chance to gain some much needed confidence and up his chances for the FO, while Zverev is playing for his first ever masters title.

The first time Djokovic is playing a guy 10 years younger than him.

If Zverev wins tomorrow, he jumps to no.10 in the world. So a lot to play for.

Who will emerge victorious?

vs

If Zverev wins his arrogance wont fit in the tennis court

 

[mule250]

Surprised this is their first meeting on tour, I know they played an exo once at Boodles or something a few years ago with Zverev winning, but probably doesn't matter that much. Hopefully it will be an entertaining match but if Djok plays anywhere near his level today Zverev is going to in tough.

 

[JoelSandwich]

Djokovic in 2, Zverev has been playing well though.
Expect something like 6-3 6-4.

 

[3fees]

#Nowgen v #Nextgen , #NowGen in 2 or 3, fudging towards 2.

Cheers
3fees

 

[Noleberic123]

Djokovic in 2

 

[mike danny]

I hope Zverev won't play like he did in MC vs Rafa. Otherwise another short day tomorrow.

 

[Dilexson]

Novak in two sets.
Hopefully #5

 

[rainingaces]

Zverev will win more than 1 game.

 

[Zebrev]

Novak about to get a beatdown.

 

[mike danny]

Novak about to get a beatdown.

You got the names mixed up, buddy.

 

[tennisaddict]

Boreovic will grind the young one to submission

 

[GabeT]

Zverev will win more than 1 game.

Actually it took me a second to realize that winning only two games would be an improvement from what Thiem managed to do.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Novak better not do a 2016 WTF like transformation from semifinal to final.

Looking forward to this one.

 

[Sysyphus]

ZVEREV WILL BE THE WINNER IN THREE!!!





in three of the games, that is

 

[cc0509]

Djokovic in two.

 

[tennis_pro]

will be surprised if zverev manages to take a set .

I was about to write the exact same thing.

Zverev isn't even in that great of a form, he had a below average draw to get to the final. Djokovic on the other hand already played well against RBA and then absolutely demolished Del Potro and Thiem when both beat a top 10 opponent (Nishikori / Nadal) the round before, easily too.

Djokovic in 2 but obviously a lot closer than today. 6-3 6-4.

 

[Gytha]

#prayforsascha

 

[abmk]

I was about to write the exact same thing.

Zverev isn't even in that great of a form, he had a below average draw to get to the final. Djokovic on the other hand already played well against RBA and then absolutely demolished Del Potro and Thiem.

Djokovic in 2 but obviously a lot closer than today. 6-3 6-4.

yeah, something like that ..

 

[mike danny]

I was about to write the exact same thing.

Zverev isn't even in that great of a form, he had a below average draw to get to the final. Djokovic on the other hand already played well against RBA and then absolutely demolished Del Potro and Thiem.

Djokovic in 2 but obviously a lot closer than today. 6-3 6-4.

Yeah, Zverev did get 2 huge servers with no ground game on clay.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

#prayforsascha

Pray for Nike and pray for Sascha.

 

[TheAssassin]

There is something about Rome that gets Novak fired up. Hopefully that continues tomorrow. I won't be surprised if they play a 3rd set honestly.

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

Rarely predict matches, but this is a non brainer. Novak in 2.
Zverev would need a game plan created by Einsten, have tennis balls made of bombs and have people smoking weed in the venue to be able to even take a set.

 

[Hitman's Gurl]

Novak holds the Masters records again by himself he wins, yes?

 

[mike danny]

Novak holds the Masters records again by himself he wins, yes?

Yep. 31 masters.

He will probably further extend it given that the HC season is nearby.

 

[Lord Anomander]

If Novak is as hot as today, him in 2. I'm not sure if I can expect that of him already, but that's what I've voted. I really hope he wins a Masters after almost a year.

 

[Hitman's Gurl]

Yep. 31 masters.

He will probably further extend it given that the HC season is nearby.

OK. Thanks. I think this is very critical moment for both Rafa and Novak. I think Rafa needs this RG to keep Novak away from him. If Novak gets it I think he will overtake Rafa very soon then. That should push Rafa even more to win it.

 

[mike danny]

OK. Thanks. I think this is very critical moment for both Rafa and Novak. I think Rafa needs this RG to keep Novak away from him. If Novak gets it I think he will overtake Rafa very soon then. That should push Rafa even more to win it.

Yep. Forget about the difference in masters. If Novak gets slam no. 13, Rafa's in trouble as that difference will be more significant.

 

[swordtennis]

Djokovic being arrogant In thread photo. Still not sold on Djokovic yet. If he wins the title i will start bo leaving. Zverev in 2.

 

[GabeT]

Novak holds the Masters records again by himself he wins, yes?

It sounds so beautiful!

 

[zagor]

Boreovic will grind the young one to submission

Like he "grinded down" Thiem in under an hour?

 

[1990's Graphite]

Close game, Zverev is tight 3

 

[joekapa]

Is

OK. Thanks. I think this is very critical moment for both Rafa and Novak. I think Rafa needs this RG to keep Novak away from him. If Novak gets it I think he will overtake Rafa very soon then. That should push Rafa even more to win it.

Is that all tennis is for you ?

 

[tennis_pro]

OK. Thanks. I think this is very critical moment for both Rafa and Novak. I think Rafa needs this RG to keep Novak away from him. If Novak gets it I think he will overtake Rafa very soon then. That should push Rafa even more to win it.

So basically you don't know who to root for anymore?

 

[joekapa]

Yep. Forget about the difference in masters. If Novak gets slam no. 13, Rafa's in trouble as that difference will be more significant.

If Novak wins at RG, he will be the only player to have achieved 2 CGS's.....no ?

 

[tennis_pro]

If Novak wins at RG, he will be the only player to have achieved 2 CGS's.....no ?

Why do people care about the double CYGS so much? You either win all 4 in your career or you don't, the rest doesn't matter.

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

Djokovic being arrogant In thread photo. Still not sold on Djokovic yet. If he wins the title i will start bo leaving. Zverev in 2.

Novak will win, but Zverev is not as tough on Clay as he is in Hardcourt. Should be a 2 set event tomorrow. I saw his matches in Rome and he doesn't seem to be doing much different that Monte carlo, he does look a little more aggressive, but that won't matter much vs Novak. (As long Novak maintain his form of course)

 

[Charlie]

Why do people care about the double CYGS so much? You either win all 4 in your career or you don't, the rest doesn't matter.

I wouldn't be surprised if the ************* itself created the hype in 2014, because I can't remember any talk about that feat when Federer reached the 2011 French Open final.

 

[tennis_pro]

Yeah, Zverev did get 2 huge servers with no ground game on clay.

Djokovic is gonna give him a grounstroke lesson tomorrow.

 

[tennis_pro]

I wouldn't be surprised if the ************* itself created the hype in 2014, because I can't remember any talk about that feat when Federer reached the 2011 French Open final.

I guess in a sense it would be big because no male has won all 4 majors at least twice, at least not since the prehistoric times of Laver. Not in my eyes, though.

 

[abmk]

I wouldn't be surprised if the ************* itself created the hype in 2014, because I can't remember any talk about that feat when Federer reached the 2011 French Open final.

yes, it was the *************.
There was virtually no talk about it when Fed reached 2011 RG final.

 

[Gazelle]

Like he "grinded down" Thiem in under an hour?

He would have, but Thiem decided to crash into a wall.

 

[Gazelle]

I wouldn't be surprised if the ************* itself created the hype in 2014, because I can't remember any talk about that feat when Federer reached the 2011 French Open final.

Of course. The DCYGS doesn't even exist. It's a fantasy, fabricated by Rafa fans with delusional ideas of grandeur.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

@SpinToWin who are you rooting for here? I know you like both players so much.

 

[ByakuFubuki]

I expect an exciting match due to the extreme difference in Playing Styles

On a serious note, I'll go with the mass (Djokovic in two). Zverev took several attempts to convert his first Final, so I'd be surprised to see him cynical enough to win his first ever Master Final against World Number 2 and recent years' dominator.

Plus, Djokovic has been clutch this week after showing good signs in Madrid. I agree with those who said not to expect him to play the Final the same way as the Semi-Final bringing last year's WTF as an example (and although they're completely different Players and personalities, I've seen this phoenomenon uncountable times with Federer too), but he still has a lot of margin.

 

[Hitman's Gurl]

So basically you don't know who to root for anymore?

I just want Roger to keep the slam record. Am I asking for too much?