Except that Fokina has to actually do it. Just lost the 2nd set tiebreaker after having a mini break lead. The problem with being close to beating a champ is you start thinking about it.Fokina may be tough, but Novak's helping his "cause" with indefensible UFE. not even under pressure! This might be "The End!"
That's where the lower ranked player goes wrong. They weren't thinking when they got the lead, they were just executing. The problem is, they stop executing and allow their head to interfere with the process. And most times having a double break helps the process.Except that Fokina has to actually do it. Just lost the 2nd set tiebreaker after having a mini break lead. The problem with being close to beating a champ is you start thinking about it.
The first set ADF was on fire, ND made lots of UFEs. The wind was tough, and we know Novak hates that. Alejandro came back down to earth a bit in the 2nd. Annacone did say early on that if there is ever a "good" time to play Novak, or someone that great, it would be after a long lay-off, and I'm sure that was the main reason he lost. I thought he might not make it to Alcaraz, because his draw was rough for a first tournament back in ages, but didn't see him losing today.I did hear them say Djoke was down in the 2nd a break. Apparently fought back to level the match in the TB and then faded pretty fast in the decider after all that fist pumping and roaring.
And he doesn’t have far to go home
It’s not in my nature, thankfully, but he’ll be back..Try to 'be kind' to the No 1 ranked player.
Are you telling me you watched that with baited breath in between popcorn bites?Big shock
I forgot he was playing - and so did he!Are you telling me you watched that with baited breath in between popcorn bites?
I'm assuming he makes a better showing in his home tourney of Belgrade next week. Although, Big Daddy Kecmanovic may have something to say about that.I forgot he was playing - and so did he!
So he’ll drop lower than Federer? Or is Federer rising in the rankings again?
