Rome 2023 Quarter Final - World's Heavyweight Champion Vs The Danish Sensation - Djokovic Vs Rune

[The_Order]

Given a large portion of your posts are just Djoker hate, it was a legitimate thing to ask. I don't think it makes me "a sad poster". You, on the other hand... Literally the very first post you wrote here was about Djoker not being injured and "faking" an injury, that's what brought you here in the first place and they had already played 1 set and half at that point.

Don't bother talking to me again, by the way. I have zero respect for people like you and don't wish to converse with you.

I've been on here for over 10 years... 16k messages posted and a large portion of my posts are Djok hate?

I suppose maths isn't your strong point...

Don't worry, I won't be missing conversing with you... I don't respect apologists like you

 

[Hood_Man]

Damn, hearing the name Nishikori during this replay of the 2016 final. Takes me back...

 

[Deleted member 798069]

We are so lucky that me and Rune are here to save tennis, with the exit of the big3, and the arrival of the worst noise anyone has ever heard in Alcaraz, people like me and Rune are the world's only hope.

 

[CoolCoolCool]

I've been on here for over 10 years... 16k messages posted and a large portion of my posts are Djok hate?

I suppose maths isn't your strong point...

Don't worry, I won't be missing conversing with you... I don't respect apologists like you

So now I'm a Djoker apologist lol. Yesterday I was a Kuerten apologist. I was also called a Rafa fanboy and a Rog fanboy. And that comes from a fanatic who consrantly hates on his favorite player's rivals like a maniac.

I hope someday you'll realize it's guys like you who make this place toxic, although I don't expect you to be capable of self-criticism.

 

[middleballs]

I wonder who will benefit the most from this break.

Hard to say, but I’d go with Rune. He looked utterly passive the last two points, might get some energy and confidence back during the break.

 

[Slicehand]

We are so lucky that me and Rune are here to save tennis, with the exit of the big3, and the arrival of the worst noise anyone has ever heard in Alcaraz, people like me and Rune are the world's only hope.

Yeah rune is here to "push" tennis foward, his patience is noteworthy

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

I wonder who will benefit the most from this break.

The concession stands?

 

[Slicehand]

any idea when this might restart?

 

[Hitman]

The concession stands?

Post of the thread.

 

[tudwell]

We are so lucky that me and Rune are here to save tennis, with the exit of the big3, and the arrival of the worst noise anyone has ever heard in Alcaraz, people like me and Rune are the world's only hope.

Thank you for all that you do!

 

[_phantom]

any idea when this might restart?

Another 25 minutes of delay at the latest. They are removing the covers.

 

[Chanwan]

any idea when this might restart?

Nope, the radar is not that clear to me

 

[BeatlesFan]

Hard to say, but I’d go with Rune. He looked utterly passive the last two points, might get some energy and confidence back during the break.

Rune definitely, though expect Djoker to break immediately upon resumption of play. A rest is invariably good for Holger.

 

[The_Order]

So now I'm a Djoker apologist lol. Yesterday I was a Kuerten apologist. I was also called a Rafa fanboy and a Rog fanboy. And that comes from a fanatic who consrantly hates on his favorite player's rivals like a maniac.

I hope someday you'll realize it's guys like you who make this place toxic, although I don't expect you to be capable of self-criticism.

What the hell are you talking about? What others have said to you on here? Hahahahaha

Anyone trying to argue that Djok is injured when he clearly isn't is a Djok apologist.

If you feel this place is too toxic for you, leave... you'll be missed.

 

[CoolCoolCool]

The concession stands?

Lol good one.

 

[theSHAMOO]

Is it typical for Rome to be this dreary in the spring/summer? Seems like its rained every single day. How does rain affect court playability?

 

[FeroBango]

We are so lucky that me and Rune are here to save tennis, with the exit of the big3, and the arrival of the worst noise anyone has ever heard in Alcaraz, people like me and Rune are the world's only hope.

This cannot be good for your mental health, man. Alcaraz isn't playing this match.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Holger won't like the umpire any more after that hawkeye....

Holger has a history with Lahyani dating back to IW in 2022 when they had a fight during a match against Humbert. Rune can't stand Mo and they get into it when Rune gets petulant or tired.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Djoker is looking pretty good all things considered injury wise and lack of clay court play.

 

[RF-18]

What was it, 15-40 or 0-30 at the break? It doesn't say on livescore

 

[Hitman]

What was it, 15-40 or 0-30 at the break? It doesn't say on livescore

0-30

 

[BeatlesFan]

Back to live play!

 

[nolefam_2024]

Ultronians assemble.

 

[mike danny]

Well, Djokovic in 3 it is then.

 

[Checkmate]

Rune knocked out with a left hook.

Round 2 to Djokovic.

 

[Kralingen]

Cruel for Rune, to be down 0-30. It’s always much tougher for the server to return to rhythm imo. Novak capitalizes.

3rd set we go

 

[BeatlesFan]

Ultronians assemble.

Runians get no love?

 

[Carax]

Spoiler

 

[Beulah Jesus]

And now unto the 3rd set...

 

[Kralingen]

Overall though, Rune’s ballstriking is very sharp and he even looks to be putting Djokovic on the back foot quite a lot. Good signs for him, but I don’t believe in his physicality over 5 sets.

 

[Hitman]

Here we go. Final set shootout!

 

[nolefam_2024]

Runians get no love?

Not today. But he can get the win.

 

[BeatlesFan]

HOLGER BREAKS!!! Edit: Mo says the ball is in.

Breaks anyway!!!!

 

[Chanwan]

Runians get no love?

We are still few and far between

 

[Chanwan]

First blood in the third goes to brat boy

 

[BeatlesFan]

What is Nole saying in Serbian to his team? Anyone?

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Final set exciting already!

 

[BeatlesFan]

First blood in the third goes to brat boy

Sadly Brat often hands back breaks immediately.

 

[Beulah Jesus]

Holger keeping it interesting. The young blood trying to be a thorn in Nole's flesh.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Runians get no love?

I got some for the kid!!

 

[initialize]

What is Nole saying in Serbian to his team? Anyone?

"Can someone check on the pyramids?"

 

[Hitman]

Rune showing how to rebound from disappointment quickly. Lost that second set and rebounded in the third like a champion with an immediate break. The making of the man.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Rune is a clown. You won’t get many looks from novak.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Djokovic will break here. He's playing more consistently and Rune often hands back breaks immediately. In fact, he rarely holds serve after breaking in big matches.

 

[Pablo1989]

Rune screaming reminds me of DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street

 

[Tennfan123]

Don't mess this up Rune!

 

[Juice4080]

I would have no problem with Novak going down in a hard fought 3rd set. Pack your bags and be fresh and ready for the FO

 

[Hitman]

Sick feel!!!!

 

[Carax]

If Djokovic breaks here, he'll take the match.

 

[Kralingen]

Rune with a ballsy drop shot down 15-30, followed by an ace.

Game point now.

This kid is making Novak look old, very old, and making him look very bad. And doing it with a 50% first serve rate. If it was 70%?

I think Finland is calling for the Serb. Will definitely not win RG with this level.