2015 Paris Masters 1000 Semifinal: Djokovic v. Wawrinka

[nehmeth]

How do you see this one playing out? I am picking Djoker in two.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

It is time for Novak to lose a set.

 

[isabelle]

Nole in 3

 

[tented]

I'm feeling the same as GSM & Isabelle, especially given the confidence boost Stan got from defeating Rafa. Novak in three.

 

[Kieran]

I rarely disagree with T, but this time I will: Novak will dispatch him in routine straights. Stan looked fat (tbh) and slow, he didn't play great against Rafa, and he needed a mug of coffee to stay alert. The scheduling screwed him - plainly - so I don't expect more today, but even still, I would go for Nole in straights. As an indoor court, it's playing slow enough to suit him, which I think is unfortunate. Not because it's him, but because it's an indoor court, which should be lightning quick.

It puts me in mind of the pig who thought he was a dog...

 

[nehmeth]

Novak will dispatch him in routine straights. Stan looked fat (tbh) It puts me in mind of the pig who thought he was a dog...

Stan's porcine qualities were in evidence last night. With the courts playing this slowly, he will have a little more time to take the big cuts at the ball he so likes. That said, the scheduling will affect him.

I'm dreading what a Novak/Andy final could look like. :cover

 

[the AntiPusher]

Djoker should defeat Stan in straight sets. Nobody is playing lights out tennis during this tournament however the world's #1 has been rock solid when it matters the most. Stan was fortunate to get pass Rafa because neither player displayed their best tennis.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I'm feeling the same as GSM & Isabelle, especially given the confidence boost Stan got from defeating Rafa. Novak in three.

Your talk and walk do not match. You voted for stan in 3. :snicker

 

[nehmeth]

Djoker should defeat Stan in straight sets. Nobody is playing lights out tennis during this tournament however the world's #1 has been rock solid when it matters the most. Stan was fortunate to get pass Rafa because neither player displayed their best tennis.

Agreed.

Novak with the break in the 2nd set. He wants to get through this to prepare for McToothy in the final.

 

[nehmeth]

Stan wakes up and unleashes a can of whoop-butt. Back on serve.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Stan is a game away from clinching 2nd

 

[shawnbm]

I am just now tuning in. Looks we have a match going on here.

 

[nehmeth]

Maybe losing that set helped get the monkey off Novak's back; up 3-0. Hopefully he will close this third set quickly.

 

[shawnbm]

It is my view that Stanislas takes the third and beats Novak again this year. It is a bold prediction, but it is what I think will transpire.

 

[shawnbm]

I made the prediction without realizing I was on tape delay. Novak is up a break again I see.

 

[Fiero425]

Maybe losing that set helped get the monkey off Novak's back; up 3-0. Hopefully he will close this third set quickly.

...and maybe STAN will be punished for it with a LOVE set just like at AO earlier this year! :cover :nono :angel: :dodgy:

 

[shawnbm]

make that two breaks!

 

[herios]

I am fine with Novak losing one set. Who the heck is interested to keep that stat going? What is important to win.

 

[nehmeth]

make that two breaks!

God bless ya shawn... I didn't have the heart to tell you it was one game away from a bagel.

 

[nehmeth]

I am fine with Novak losing one set. Who the heck is interested to keep that stat going? What is important to win.

What's nice is with that stupid stat by the wayside, Novak is opening up and hitting his shots again.

nom-nom on that bagel you ugly git.