US Open 2015: Novak Djokovic (SRB) [1] vs. Feliciano Lopez (ESP) [18]

[BlueMoon]

such great point by Lopez

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Most impressive.

 

[Sentinel]

Anyone fancy Feli's chances in a TB ???

 

[La Grande]

How has the quality of the match been?

Has Djokovic been doing stupid facial expressions after things haven't gone his way?

Course and the fans have been shouting "lets go Lopez" ahhaha

Those facial expressions.. so annoying init haha

 

[newpball]

Lopez is definitely playing great, Djokovic is not cruising here!

 

[RSH]

Lopez!

 

[La Grande]

Yes, he holds

 

[stringertom]

Win or lose, Lopez is playing some beautiful tennis and making Djokovic take it to another level if he wants to survive.

We have had some wonderful night sessions this year. This one is up there at or near the top.

 

[Shangri La]

Nice touch Lopez. This is exciting stuff.

How refreshing it is to see S&V again!

 

[Deleted member 740774]

It's getting late, even for the west coast, still hope Lopez can pull this off!

 

[racquetreligion]

if Nole loses this set will he break something? fat chance losing but if he does?

 

[ZiggyStardust]

Wish Djoko and his fans would stop crying about his lack of love from the crowd. Dudes like a 9 slam champ or something like that. That not enough for you?

I'm no Djokovic fan, dude. Its just weird to see a not only dominant, but also extroverted and humorous champion be so devoid of crowd backing. I don't buy the story about racism against east Europeans either. Goran and Safin were intensely popular.

 

[britam25]

He has impressed me tremendously and I'm getting nervous. They might consider from now on scheduling everything an hour earlier, to be this late in the tournament and having matches go well past 1 a.m. is silly.

 

[tennisaddict]

Anyone fancy Feli's chances in a TB ???

Novak has upped his level, but i expect a very close TB. Feli could take it. But the 5th is definitely for Novak. Feli is having very little leg left

 

[chjtennis]

OK. Lopez has done his part. Now he has to turn the Servebot inside him on and take the TB. The good thing about USO for him is that he can force it to another TB in the 5th set. He is well in this match. Djokovic, in the meantime, looks tired. I wonder how he'll treat the TB now. He'll come out with renewed energy level in the 5th, for sure.

 

[lud]

Go, Lopez!

 

[Shangri La]

I want to see a 5th set!!

 

[La Grande]

Lopez doing a shampoo commercial LOL

 

[Sentinel]

Lopez is definitely playing great, Djokovic is not cruising here!

I suppose the Cilic-Tsonga match must have been draining/tiring, i missed it.
Thankfully, Joker gets a tired semifinalist opponent.

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

Win or lose, Lopez is playing some beautiful tennis and making Djokovic take it to another level if he wants to survive.

We have had some wonderful night sessions this year. This one is up there at or near the top.

Lately everyone is challenging novak, or not having an easy time.

 

[desmo]

This match is waaaay better than what I expected it would be.

 

[La Grande]

It's getting late, even for the west coast, still hope Lopez can pull this off!

It's 6am here haha (London)

 

[Inanimate_object]

if Nole loses this set will he break something? fat chance losing but if he does?

Maybe. So far he's done a pretty good job keeping his disappointment about his game at the moment.

 

[racquetreligion]

not easy with F Lo serve
but we are heading for a

hope its a ripper!

 

[ZiggyStardust]

TB time. Come on, Lopez!

 

[Defcon]

If anyone is wondering how old man Lopez with seemingly no game has managed to reach so far, its because of wisdom that comes with age And his unique game.

Its been a good match to watch - best baseliner in the world vs a guy with slices, volleys and little power.

 

[LETitBE]

if it does go to 5 will one or both go to a comfort break?

 

[chjtennis]

Here we go!

 

[Inanimate_object]

If anyone is wondering how old man Lopez with seemingly no game has managed to reach so far, its because of wisdom that comes with age And his unique game.

Its been a good match to watch - best baseliner in the world vs a guy with slices, volleys and little power.

Also a crappy Djokovic doesn't hurt.

 

[Sentinel]

Can someone summarize the Cilic match ?

 

[newpball]

If anyone is wondering how old man Lopez with seemingly no game has managed to reach so far, its because of wisdom that comes with age And his unique game.

Don't forget drive and willpower!

 

[chjtennis]

Big chance missed by Feli. 1-1.

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

Can someone summarize the Cilic match ?

He won.

 

[BlueMoon]

this TB would be 7-4 for Lopez...

 

[Poisoned Slice]

That return.

 

[ZiggyStardust]

Novak with the mini-break.

 

[chjtennis]

Not good. He has to take all of his serve points.

 

[Down_the_line]

And that's probably the match. This is why he's #1 in the world folks.

 

[racquetreligion]

Old F Lo is fading

 

[Aussie Darcy]

An it's done

 

[Poisoned Slice]

I think that could be it.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Horrible tiebreaker

 

[Sentinel]

oh darn, 4-1.

#chicoHi

 

[Defcon]

The Fat LAdy is getting ready to sing

 

[La Grande]

ahh great return

 

[LETitBE]

holy snapping r soles batman

 

[racquetreligion]

And that's probably the match. This is why he's #1 in the world folks.

are you a bot?

 

[killerboi2]

I'm no Djokovic fan, dude. Its just weird to see a not only dominant, but also extroverted and humorous champion be so devoid of crowd backing. I don't buy the story about racism against east Europeans either. Goran and Safin were intensely popular.

Well I doubt any player ever is gonna get the ridiculous and obnoxiously over the top adulation that Federer gets, which is what Djokovic fans want. Crowds love an underdog as well (especially US crowd) and Djokovic hasn't been an underdog in the past 3-4 years. It's not like crowds despise him or anything.

 

[tennisaddict]

Great tie break so far by Novak.

 

[LinePainter]

Maybe Lopez can channel his inner Fed and win the tiebreak like Wimby