2015 Masters Series 1000 Miami Semifinal: Djokovic v. Isner

[nehmeth]

from 40-0 to deuce.

 

[Riotbeard]

I like Big John, too, and he doesn't have too many fans on this board. I'll be pulling for Murray in the final, though.

Still...:hug

Isner maximizes the game he has. I get annoyed when people blame him for using the tools he has. Is it exciting? Well no... The only disappointing thing about him is how he performs outside the U.S.

Two funny things about Isner: he can do well on clay, and doesn't have particular grass success, off the top of my head. Am I wrong? (Too lazy to look it up.)

He is the king of Newport, but hasn't done much on any important grass tournaments. Has titles on all 3 surfaces.

 

[Moxie]

This may go to TB or end now, but this is Djokovic's set.

 

[nehmeth]

Credit to Novak, I think John's had to cover more mileage this set than he did in all of his quarterfinal.

 

[Moxie]

Credit to Novak, I think John's had to cover more mileage this set than he did in all of his quarterfinal.

Absolute credit to Novak...he's played by far the better set. Isner was a TB b/c of his serve, and only just. The serve may still make this long, but I doubt it. This one's over.

 

[nehmeth]

Novak get's the break. Making a giant run, and run, and run.... has its benefits. :snicker

 

[Carol]

Even giving sometimes a hard time thanks to his serve (but a lack of good movement) I don't see Isner with enough good game to beat the top players

 

[golds girl]

Novak get's the break. Making a giant run, and run, and run.... has its benefits. :snicker

True Nehmeth, commentators were saying Isner was already struggling in the 1st set.
Wonder whether he can even improve on endurance or just the fact that he's so big that he'll always get tired:huh:

 

[nehmeth]

It's time to put a fork in this turkey... he's done.

 

[Carol]

And the errors keep going on, tac tac tac

 

[nehmeth]

Ran the legs off of big bad John. Congrats Nole. Well done.

 

[Carol]

So tomorrow we have a very interesting final. I hope Muzz has the real guts to win the title and plays better than the AO final!

 

[nehmeth]

Novak won 70% of Isner's 2nd serves... about fell over when Gilbert shared that.

 

[pavlik89]

[video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=889gtfbvfuE[/video]

 

[GameSetAndMath]

See when Novak knows that he needs to be focused, he does not do his usual mid-match walk out.
He does it only when he knows he can afford.

 

[lacatch]

See when Novak knows that he needs to be focused, he does not do his usual mid-match walk out.
He does it only when he knows he can afford.

My initial impulse was to think: "nah' in response to the above, but recently history bears this out (close matches that shouldn't have been). His match against Isner tonight showed focused Novak, and if he brings that form into the final, he'll come out on top.

 

[Carol]

I would say that Novak is very focused and confidence in every match. Muzz is much better player than Isner but too emotional when he is losing. If he would be more focused and playing with more confidence he would have more titles under his belt. Hope he can make it this Sunday

 

[nehmeth]

See when Novak knows that he needs to be focused, he does not do his usual mid-match walk out.
He does it only when he knows he can afford.

My initial impulse was to think: "nah' in response to the above, but recently history bears this out (close matches that shouldn't have been). His match against Isner tonight showed focused Novak, and if he brings that form into the final, he'll come out on top.

His last match against Isner (Indian Wells) proved to be great preparation for his semifinal with Andy.