Wimbledon R3: (12) Novak Djokovic vs (21) Kyle Edmund

[Deleted member 757547]

Novak Djokovic takes on Kyle Edmund for the fifth time and the first time on grass. Djokovic leads the H2H 3-1, but Edmund won their last meeting on clay on Madrid. Both have yet to drop a set.

 

[ewiewp]

This is a tough one. Edmund rapidly ascending in top form. Good test on where Novak is at...

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Finally Novak might get a test. Edmund will have some of the crowd behind him. The first two matches where a joke.

 

[malbaker86]

I think an upset happens *ducks*

 

[Sentinel]

oh nose. Such a brutal draw for the WHC(TM) while the others get mug draws.

 

[BrokenGears]

this is going to be tough

nole in 4 or edmund in 5

if nole takes in 3, it would be impressive

 

[ark_28]

Novak should win this in 3, he’s looking in great form while Edmund isn’t really comfortable on grass.

 

[Mainad]

Kyle might just be able to sneak a set so going with Djokovic in 4.

 

[Badabing888]

Guessing this will be 3rd match on Centre Court tomorrow in time for Saturday tea time and post England v Sweden. Fingers crossed for a double win, but suspect Novak too strong for Kyle at this point. Emund is Not quite like Murray was when he beat Roddick at the same stage in 2006. Novak improving match by match as well. Still if Edmund is inspired hoping for he can upset Novak.

 

[Mike Sams]

Djokovic will take Edmund very seriously. He's fully aware of the danger Edmund brings.

 

[tenisdecente]

Nice Match, Djokovic looks good but I think Kyle can upset him.

 

[Backhanded Compliment]

this is going to be tough

nole in 4 or edmund in 5

if nole takes in 3, it would be impressive

this

 

[TennisFan3]

Novak in 3. He's looked in imperious form and I think just about the only guy who can stop him is Federer. And even that is not certain.

 

[stringertom]

Matchstat betting site is predicting an Edmund win.

I'm not sure if it's purely on the previous Edmund win on Madrid clay or if they are factoring in the knee tweak during the Zeballos match.

 

[Checkmate]

Matchstat betting site is predicting an Edmund win.

I'm not sure if it's purely on the previous Edmund win on Madrid clay or if they are factoring in the knee tweak during the Zeballos match.

I think it's based purely on Madrid win.

 

[stringertom]

I think it's based purely on Madrid win.

Madrid is the fastest clay condition so it might be a more logical prediction than if the win had been at M-C or Rome. But Bo5 on grass, I'm leaning towards Joe Kovic except for the knee tweak. That makes it a toss up IMO.

 

[G4P45]

I like both these guys

 

[clayqueen]

Henman Hill →Murray Mount →Edmund Everest

Henman passed the torch to Murray. Has Murray passed the torch to Edmund?

 

[Checkmate]

Henman Hill →Murray Mount →Edmund Everest

Edmund Egg

 

[Tennisgods]

Novak in 3. But Edmund hits the ball hard, which gives him a punchers chance.

 

[Steve0904]

I think an upset happens *ducks*

Yes, we know Djokovic is going to win. No need to remind us.

 

[Checkmate]

Novak in 3. But Edmund hits the ball hard, which gives him a punchers chance.

And Novak pushes the ball?

 

[Tennisgods]

And Novak pushes the ball?

Sometimes yeah! But my point is that guys that have weapons always have a chance of some kind, if they get hot. I give Edmund about a 1 in 10 chance of pulling it off.

If he’s not hot, straight sets for Djokovic.

 

[zagor]

Novak said his leg is fine after practice:

Also praises Edmund's improvement, his (Kyle's) Swedish coach whom he knows from earlier (through his work with Soderling and Ancic) and said Vajda is much more than a coach to him. Says he's very happy with his grass form both in Queens and here in 1st week.

 

[3fees]

Djokovic in 3

Cheers
3Fees

 

[Krish0608]

This will truly tell us where Nole's level is.

 

[RF-18]

Ajmo Nole!

 

[Terenigma]

Kyle might just be able to sneak a set so going with Djokovic in 4.

Djokovic should be too good for Edmund on grass but i think the latter might get a set. I agree with this.

 

[tennisaddict]

I can see Edmund winning a set but the match up favors Novak

 

[GabeT]

This will truly tell us where Nole's level is.

I only want to know what his level is if it’s awesome!

 

[zagor]

I only want to know what his level is if it’s awesome!

Novak is a level 99 Boss.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Match has started. Let’s see if edmund brings anything to the table.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Boss first game for Novak Djokovic thus far

 

[RF-18]

Fantastic start

 

[Deleted member 512391]

Novak is a level 99 Boss.

Like Uber Baal in Diablo 2?

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Edmund already gonna be down a break. Is Novak the best returner in the game right now?

 

[tennis_pro]

Great hold from 15-40.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Edmund already gonna be down a break. Is Novak the best returner in the game right now?

Not so fast.

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[cc0509]

Good hold for Edmund!

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Edmund finna bring it home

 

[PeteD]

Kyle of the Sceptred Isle!

 

[K-H]

Djokovic serving well again these days.

 

[Terenigma]

Anyone expecting a close contest is greatly overestimating Edmund and underestimating Djokovic on grass. If by some miracle this is a close match then Edmund needs to be zoning with his FH and Djokovic needs to be broken. There is no way Djokovic should be losing this match imo.

 

[Raining hopes]

Nole serving well,much better than last year

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Djokovic’s serve has been solid.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Can Edmund keep pace with the joker serve? I just don’t know.

 

[NatF]

Edmund has the best British forehand since Fred Perry.

 

[K-H]

Anyone expecting a close contest is greatly overestimating Edmund and underestimating Djokovic on grass. If by some miracle this is a close match then Edmund needs to be zoning with his FH and Djokovic needs to be broken. There is no way Djokovic should be losing this match imo.

I don’t know. Edmund seems up for this. Plus home support.

 

[tennis_pro]

Pretty good match this.

 

[Deleted member 512391]

Edmund is playing really well. Also, Djokovic doesn't seem to put enough weight on his shots yet, so the depth doesn't bother Kyle as much.