2020 Australian Open Final: Novak Djokovic vs. Dominic Thiem

[rafanoy1992]

This is where the previous two matches will help Thiem in this match. Physically, he can go the distance. Mentally, he knows that it is far from over and he will try his best to stay in the moment ala..Nadal.

 

[Federberg]

Thiem is starting to play big boy tennis. So good to see. Are we going to get the moment we've all been longing for? I really hope so. Time for fresh blood that can mount a consistent challenge!

 

[Bonaca]

He couldn’t execute the easiest opportunities.

 

[Front242]

The confidence gained from most likely winning his first slam here could propel Thiem to win RG for the first time too.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

I’m still cautious. Thiem is doing well now, but there are 5 sets.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Now if you are Novak, do you gamble and dump this set and put everything into set 4.

 

[Bonaca]

It’s all about Novak’s mindset. I think even thiem couldn’t believe what happened since he lost the first set.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Now if you are Novak, do you gamble and dump this set and put everything into set 4.

The way he is looking right now, he will have to...unless Thiem chokes on this set.

 

[Jelenafan]

Novak still looks a bit winded.

 

[Federberg]

Is it me or is Dominic hitting some of those forehands with Rafa like top-spin whip? Even sounded a bit like him in one of those rallies

 

[Front242]

Is it me or is Dominic hitting some of those forehands with Rafa like top-spin whip? Even sounded a bit like him in one of those rallies

Sound muted here so no idea

 

[Federberg]

Mini-choke here from Dom. Lucky he has a buffer

 

[rafanoy1992]

Thiem is pressing right now...struggling to close the set. Break point for Djokovic

 

[Federberg]

2 sets to 1 Thiem!

 

[Jelenafan]

Theim can’t have a mental blip now. Novak is soo dangerous when he looks down and out....

 

[Federberg]

Wow! Commentators saying that in the last year Thiem has a winning record against each of the trinity. That is mighty mighty impressive

 

[rafanoy1992]

Thiem wins the 3rd set 6-2.

Djokovic now has to win a 5th set in order to win his 8th Australian Open title. This will be only the 2nd final in which Djokovic will have to play a 5th set in order to win the match. The only other time it has happened was in 2012 against Nadal. However, this will be the first time in the final that he is down two sets to one.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Well he needs to win where it counts. He needs to make the most of this set.

 

[Front242]

Wow! Commentators saying that in the last year Thiem has a winning record against each of the trinity. That is mighty mighty impressive

Yeah, it's a common trend tbh that players are more susceptible to losses against power players as they age.

 

[Fiero425]

Wow! Commentators saying that in the last year Thiem has a winning record against each of the trinity. That is mighty mighty impressive

They said if Thiem wins, he goes to #3! If Nole can regain his game and composure, he'll assume the #1 ranking from Nadal!