2014 Indian Wells Masters Semifinal: Djokovic v. Isner

[kskate2]

Gotta give credit. Isner down the line backhand has improved.

Sure has. He's hit some crackers today.

He will win a big one sooner or later.

This one seems to be going Novak's way, he is got control. Ahead one break and leading 4-1

Lead means nothing in this match until he closes it out.

 

[nehmeth]

Fed is licking his chops whoever he gets in the final.

He's got the Chapstick on, ready to kiss the trophy.

 

[Front242]

Huge challenge there.

 

[Moxie]

Fed is licking his chops whoever he gets in the final.

He's got the Chapstick on, ready to kiss the trophy.

And a touch of Moet on the pulse-points.

 

[Front242]

Isner's BH DTL is far better than his FH DTL today.

 

[nehmeth]

Murat, is my Dad there yet?? You can keep him with you until after the final. The two of you can cheer on Fed together.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Novak will Try to serve out the match now

 

[kskate2]

Novak gets his stick on another massive serve. He breaks and will serve for the match again 5-1

 

[Riotbeard]

Double break. Novak seems to be thinking well... double break up that should be enough right?

 

[kskate2]

3 MP's

 

[Riotbeard]

Prediction. I think Novak wins tomorrow.

 

[Moxie]

There it is! Much more confident finish from Novak. Great match from Isner, IMO. Look how excited Nole is!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

A love serve from Novak to win the match

Oh Novak it's hard to a fan of yours at times

Anyway your in the final....Good luck Novak

 

[Front242]

Well he got it done with ease eventually but hope he plays better than that in the final. Strange match.

 

[kskate2]

Finally on the 3rd try, Novak serves out the match. Good effort in the 3rd set to bounce back after falling off the wagon.

 

[nehmeth]

Finally Novak. Get ready for tomorrow. You will have your backside handed to you if you play like you did today.

 

[Riotbeard]

Finally Novak. Get ready for tomorrow. You will have your backside handed to you if you play like you did today.

These types of ugly wins ultimately build confidence though I think.

 

[Federberg]

It's strange, without really knowing it, I've become a big fan of Novak. I guess my only real issue with him in the past was his parents, but over the years, as they've faded into the background, his personality and quality become the dominating factors. What's not to like? Would be good to see him regain his swagger. He's not there yet, but wins like this have to help...

 

[Front242]

Both had 68% first serve %

 

[kskate2]

Prediction. I think Novak wins tomorrow.

Honestly, I'm not liking his chances. Before today I would have said maybe 60/40 in his favor. Now I feel like it's 55/45 Fed.