2019 Men’s Wimbledon SF: Djokovic vs. Bautista Agut

[Front242]

That's not only unfair on his ability in English, it's trivial in the extreme. Native speakers have linguistic ticks. That's the worst you could pick on him?

Not at all. He plays horrible tennis, rarely gets tired and has a dopey annoying face that I can't stand looking at. That'll do for starters I guess.

 

[Moxie]

Not at all. He plays horrible tennis, rarely gets tired and has a dopey annoying face that I can't stand looking at. That'll do for starters I guess.

Obviously, he doesn't play "horrible tennis." He's ranked 22 in the world. You may not like it, but that surprises me, as his best record is on grass. When you say "rarely gets tired," I think we all know this is a dog whistle from you. But I'm not sure what you base that on. He's only played 16 5-setters in his whole career (11-5). Compare that to Rafa: 21-12; now compare to Roger: 30-21. Roger's overall record is less good, but he's won 30 5-setters...if you want to talk about not getting tired. Surely mostly you've seen RBA play in Bo3, which, except for some of the lazy players who don't train properly, or are coming off of injury, a professional tennis player in the top 30 really shouldn't get especially tired in the shorter format. As to his face, I don't entirely disagree. :lulz2:

As a Federer fan, though, I should think you'd be hoping he'd win this one, if Roger has a hope of #21.

 

[britbox]

Obviously, he doesn't play "horrible tennis." He's ranked 22 in the world. You may not like it, but that surprises me, as his best record is on grass. When you say "rarely gets tired," I think we all know this is a dog whistle from you. But I'm not sure what you base that on. He's only played 16 5-setters in his whole career (11-5). Compare that to Rafa: 21-12; now compare to Roger: 30-21. Roger's overall record is less good, but he's won 30 5-setters...if you want to talk about not getting tired. Surely mostly you've seen RBA play in Bo3, which, except for some of the lazy players who don't train properly, or are coming off of injury, a professional tennis player in the top 30 really shouldn't get especially tired in the shorter format. As to his face, I don't entirely disagree. :lulz2:

As a Federer fan, though, I should think you'd be hoping he'd win this one, if Roger has a hope of #21.

I suspect Rafa fans might also be in the RBA cheerleading section for this one too.

 

[Moxie]

I suspect Rafa fans might also be in the RBA cheerleading section for this one too.

I think I've already said that. I'm watching the videos that @tented posted earlier in the thread of their previous matches this year. One thing about RBA is not so much that he doesn't get tired. (Neither does Djokovic, but that doesn't seem to offend @Front242.) What he doesn't do is lose faith that he can win. He was way down in both of those matches. I also read that Novak said that RBA likes the low bounce. Surely, Bautista is by FAAAAAR the underdog in the match, but he's not a kid, so the moment won't affect him quite as much. And he will know he's beaten Novak when behind. Realistically, I'm just hanging on by shards of hope, but he should walk on court believing that he has a chance.

 

[Moxie]

It might be most helpful to see highlights:

Thanks for posting these, and I think the second is the most helpful in seeing their relative games. Bautista Agut can go toe-to-toe with Novak...he has patience, and a similar style. He's a bit Novak-lite. But in the same way, he's not afraid to go big or go home. Also, he's not afraid of the net. And he's not afraid of Djokovic.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I suspect Rafa fans might also be in the RBA cheerleading section for this one too.

I would laugh out soo loud if the final was between RBA and Rafa...the first two Spainish players to play in a Wimbledon final....be careful what you wish for

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

On a serious note if this was on a H/C it might be a tighter contest,RBA to me is more suited than grass,though I could be wrong.

Novak in 4 sets.

 

[britbox]

I would laugh out soo loud if the final was between RBA and Rafa...the first two Spainish players to play in a Wimbledon final....be careful what you wish for

I'd be throwing so much stuff around, it would resemble a greek wedding.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I'd be throwing so much stuff around, it would resemble a greek wedding.

LOL! I am certain you would not be alone

 

[mrzz]

@AnonymousFan , hope this fulfills expectations:

One hour before the final, Djokovic's PR rushes to the locker room, calls everyone on the team and says... "look, I got something important. It is weird but....". Djokovic looks at him angry and yells: "I am preparing for the match, idiot!". The guy trembles a bit, but replies: "there might not be a match... just got a call from Gulbis' PR.... yeah, Gulbis. That guy... well, he called me and it seems that he was right. About what? RBA is actually a spoiled princess. No, I mean actually is. Well of course it matters! How come?! A princess. P R I N C E S S. Mind the "ESS". He is a GIRL, you retards! Yeah, it is about to come out. Yes, his/her father is a king of somewhere. Some place in Middle Asia. Middle Asia, Middle East, it is all the same. Maybe Mali, I don't know. Yes, she was some crazy tennis fan and decided she wanted to become David Ferrer. Then she started screaming and jumping until her father made all the arrangements. And there he is. Now Gulbis for some reason knew this all along. He just phoned Boris Johnson. It is all a complete mess. They say if we file a complaint, they have their hands tied and will need to call out the match".

Silence. Djokovic is in serious doubt. "Give me the phone. Ernst, what a fuck is that? Are you serious? Isn't it just a prank, like your forehand? Man... I will kill you if this is bullshit. Yeah, yeah, ok".

Djokovic thinks out loud. "Everything I do, it will look like I am the bad guy. So, fuck it, let's disqualify him. Her, whatever. And, wait, did she really made it all, or is just, hmm... for a show?". The PR quickly responds: "it is the complete package. Everything but a brain transplant. It cost half the kingdom's GDP for a year." "Ok, that means at least I did not lose to a girl", Djokovic replies. Let's go.

But in the meantime, a huge social media storm happens, and the world is just outraged that the spoiled princess will be disqualified. Princess Diana appears in Her Majesty's dream at her afternoon nap and says "Wake up, old witch, save my little friend". By the time Djokovic walks on court, everyone knows what he did. He is booed all along. He needs to play. He is so pissed off he can barely think. All he can do is to look at RBA and see him with a blond wig and a dress.

RBA in easy three.

 

[Denis]

I voted for Djokovic in four, but I don't have a good feeling about this. I saw them play at the Qatar Open. Something in RBA's game unnerves Djokovic.

Still the occasion should ensure the win for Djokovic, I think.

 

[don_fabio]

Agut stands no chance here. I will be happy if I make a few swimms and come back to watch Fedal on time.

 

[Denis]

Novak up a break early in the first. Netgame is solid.

 

[Denis]

Djokovic cruising so far, 5-2 first set.

edit: takes the first 6-2.

RBA can still make his bachelorette party this way.

 

[atttomole]

Djokovic is firing on all cylinders. He takes the first set 6-2.

 

[britbox]

Sooner this is over the better. Might be able to stay awake for the 2nd semi.

 

[kskate2]

No kidding Baron. This is dull. Good thing I have work. I'm going to do that now and check back in a while and see if this ovaah.

 

[isabelle]

it could be the end of the road for RBA, he'l totally clueless for the moment

 

[britbox]

Djoker going off the boil...

 

[Moxie]

This is new. The chair umpire is pregnant.