The US Open 2023 QF - Daniil Medvedev [3] (RUS) v/s Andrey Rublev [8] (RUS)

[ibbi]

Medvedev's post-match speech is going to be so funny. I can't wait.

 

[BeatlesFan]

A lot of players would just have gone away this set. All credit to Rublev for hanging in there, total respect.

 

[Breakpointerer]

I'm just here for the post match speech.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Meddy fighting to get it done here. Deuce again.

 

[SummerBreeze]

I would pull an underarm serve every other point against med

 

[ibbi]

According to the weather charts the humidity is down at 40% at the moment, so it’s the stadium causing the place to feel like a cauldron I take it?

Of course. Everything is always amplified in that kind of place. Heat, wind, humidity.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

The wheels on mad lad there! Wow!

 

[fundrazer]

Shouldn't Rublev follow the dropshot in there? Maybe doesn't matter anyway, but I'm curious.

I usually follow mine in, but I know it's not always the proper play.

 

[MeatTornado]

C'mon Rublev, just end this. You know you don't want to be out there another 2 hours anyway.

 

[Rattie]

Well that’s not as humid but someone said they have the stadium open a little. The AC won’t work like thah lol

No I appreciate that, it’s just people are saying it’s the humidity that’s making it so brutal, but the humidity isn’t at an uncomfortable level. I expect the temperature inside the stadium is a lot higher than the temperature outside though.

 

[Kralingen]

Damn what a pass on match point!

Both guys have found a second wind this game. Best level of the match.

 

[ultimathule]

Bweh!

 

[fundrazer]

Oh man. Meddy actually tried something but the volley maybe floated + sat up a bit too much.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Nice pass from Rublev. Then great BH DRL from meddy. Great points!

 

[ACE of Hearts]

At this point med has to think tiebreaker if he can’t break.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Credit to Rublev for fighting. It would be easy to just chuck in the towel here. Respect!

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Rublev barely hanging on.

 

[ultimathule]

Damn pushed to the limits.

 

[ibbi]

Who would watch this and think "YES! WE WANT MORE!"? I know they paid a lot of money to be there, but come on.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Match point.

 

[tudwell]

It’s so funny to see Rublev follow up a 70 mph second serve with an 85 mph forehand.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Meddy is so consistent. Brilliant from meddy there on redirecting the ball on FH and BH side.

 

[Hitman]

What a way to save MP.

Wow

 

[ACE of Hearts]

If Rublev gets out of this he might break med in his next game.

 

[BeatlesFan]

No I appreciate that, it’s just people are saying it’s the humidity that’s making it so brutal, but the humidity isn’t at an uncomfortable level. I expect the temperature inside the stadium is a lot higher than the temperature outside though.

New York humidity is totally different and far worse than Europe's humidity. New York City's climate is now classified as humid subtropical because of its mid-latitude location. Just trust me that NYC's humidity blows doors off anywhere in Europe, it's uniquely brutal. Florida and Washington, D.C. are even worse in the summer.

 

[MeatTornado]

Barely snuck that 2nd serve over the tape but no signs of nerves during the rally

 

[ultimathule]

Need a few more bwehs

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Too many match points for meddy.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

If Rublev gets out of this he might break med in his next game.

I feel med needs to finish it here too. This could drag on otherwise. Med needs to save as much energy as possible.

 

[Breakpointerer]

Surely not another save

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

MP Meddy bear!

 

[tudwell]

Barely snuck that 2nd serve over the tape but no signs of nerves during the rally

He should just start the point with a forehand if he misses the first serve lol.

 

[Hitman]

Its over

 

[Underdog]

Rublev playing his heart out there. Beautiful to see. He’s clearly gassed and doesn’t stand much chance against Med, but he’s putting up a fight to stay alive.

 

[BeatlesFan]

15 minute game now.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Meddy survives! He’s not dead.

 

[Breakpointerer]

Phucking finally

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Meddy can now go to an air conditioned room lol.

 

[MeatTornado]

Boy if that last point doesn't say it all.

Rublev had the upper hand the whole time with court positioning but then loses it anyway.

 

[Underdog]

I know Rublev is whiny and all, but he’s a likeable guy and he plays with his heart. I respect him a lot for that

 

[BeatlesFan]

Can't wait for Med's on-court chat now!

 

[Kralingen]

Well glad that’s over.

Medvedev is a very tough opponent when he’s moving like this, he knows Rublev inside and out and the one dimensional Bweh was felled yet again.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

 

[Underdog]

Can't wait for Med's on-court chat now!

Yes!

 

[ibbi]

Are Djokovic fans allowed to post this??

 

[paolo2143]

So glad Meddy won in straight sets so at least he has shot of recovering for likely SF against Carlos

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Congrats Meddy bear. He hung tough and fought back great in all sets. Great win.

Hard luck Rublev but again a great tournament for him.

 

[TheAssassin]

One day, Bweh will go further. But not today.

Back to back Slam semis after a drought of six tournaments... Mad Lad might just start dreaming again.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Are Djokovic fans allowed to post this??

It’s all banter. I was happy for meddy that day. He deserved it even if he stopped Novak doing the CYGS! Lol

It was an epic Fifa celebration to be fair too.

 

[paolo2143]

Meddy mentally is up for this as he has battled with everything in last 2 matches to pull off Impressive recovery from slow start to match