Djokovic v. Federer #44

[nehmeth]

Does Novak tie up the h2h and win his 4th straight final here, or does Fed go up by two and win his 7th final??

 

[Kirijax]

After that round robin win, doesn't Fed lead by two?

 

[nehmeth]

After that round robin win, doesn't Fed lead by two?

http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/fedex-head-2-head/novak-djokovic-vs-roger-federer/D643/F324

 

[Kirijax]

After that round robin win, doesn't Fed lead by two?

http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/fedex-head-2-head/novak-djokovic-vs-roger-federer/D643/F324

So they were tied last time? Ah, so Djoko can finish the season tied with Fed and Nadal. Cool.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Does anyone have the following stat?

How often has a repeat match at WTF has produced a repeat winner?

My guess is probably less than 40%.

But, I think Fed takes it again.

 

[nehmeth]

After that round robin win, doesn't Fed lead by two?

http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/fedex-head-2-head/novak-djokovic-vs-roger-federer/D643/F324

So they were tied last time? Ah, so Djoko can finish the season tied with Fed and Nadal. Cool.

Quite an accomplishment all by itself.

 

[Carol]

Who serve better he will be the winner

 

[herios]

Going with the crowd. Djokovic in 3.

The "crowd" are the betters. Odds are 0.45 to 1 for Novak.

 

[Carol]

I hope Roger won't make Novak fall like he did before.....

http://youtu.be/14jq9MQtBpg

 

[herios]

Without seeing the first match between Novak and Roger, I know this will be a lot more disputed.
I am sure Novak will be very motivated and focused. He played below par until today, because that was enough to qualify, no need to kill yourself. Then he turned up the heat when needed. This scenario played out also in Shanghai and Paris Bercy. Starting slow then finish strong.

 

[shawnbm]

Last time I picked the Serbian and three cents and was clearly wrong. So, I will go back to picking him to win in three sets over Roger.

 

[Carol]

Novak says: "I feel superior to my opponents, my game and serve have improved a lot, I'm having an amazing season"
No doubts about it, his confidence has been the key of his successful season and he probably will win tomorrow unless that total confidence could give a backfire on him?

 

[nehmeth]

'When he's on, it's hard to play him,'' Djokovic said of Federer, who has reached his 10th final at the season-ending tournament for the top eight players in the world. ''We always play matches with a lot of tension. There is a lot at stake. I know I have to be on top in order to win against him.''
http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2015/11/djokovic-beats-nadal-advances-to-final-at-atp-finals/56861/#.VlE4jd-rSHo

That sounds like a good assessment of the struggle Sunday. Hopefully Novak will have made the necessary adjustments to play the guy who thumped him Tuesday.

 

[Kieran]

Without seeing the first match between Novak and Roger, I know this will be a lot more disputed.
I am sure Novak will be very motivated and focused. He played below par until today, because that was enough to qualify, no need to kill yourself. Then he turned up the heat when needed. This scenario played out also in Shanghai and Paris Bercy. Starting slow then finish strong.

Novak was sloppy in their first match, and looked sluggish at times, while Federer was Federer, springing about the place trying to keep it brief. I think we saw the more usual Djoker yesterday and expect him to win in straights...

 

[Mile]

Djoker will dismantle Fed, for sake of towel.

 

[Kieran]

Whatever about the towel, let's hope Federer remembers which seat is his...

 

[Carol]

Not too long ego I was saying that Novak is better player than Roger now and before but maybe I have to explain myself better what I tried to say. He is not better than Rafa, Muzz and Roger but he is right now the player better coached (mental and physically) that I've never seen. His confidence, ego and resistance is beyond the limit, incredible but true and that's why I said that playing that way he could have beaten any player now and in the past. But my point is, how long he can keep that confidence? how long he can avoid the injuries playing with that style it doesn't matter how much flexible he is? when I watching him sometimes I feel the pain looking how his legs are twisting all over, it's almost a miracle that he can be healthy, it's amazing. I remember when Monfils (the rubber man) was playing so well (but no so well like Novak ) and then I said at that time, how long his body can keep those crazy movements? :huh: :cover

 

[DarthFed]

Djokovic is the heavy favorite. This is a huge opportunity for Roger to salvage his 2015 a bit. It'd be his biggest win in 3 years and it'd also protect his record. If Nole wins today he will definitely break Roger's record. If he loses today it'd be tough for him to tie it let alone break it.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

Whatever about the towel, let's hope Federer remembers which seat is his...

the debate rages on about the seats though, I don't think atp minions putting towels over chairs (germans round the swimming pool?? :laydownlaughing) is impressing Federer..

he who goes out oncourt first lot gets to decide where they want to sit..weather Federer is deliberately sitting in the chair BECAUSE it had his opponents named towel on it is another thing..:devil

 

[nehmeth]

Djokovic is the heavy favorite. This is a huge opportunity for Roger to salvage his 2015 a bit. It'd be his biggest win in 3 years and it'd also protect his record. If Nole wins today he will definitely break Roger's record. If he loses today it'd be tough for him to tie it let alone break it.

Pressure on both guys. If Novak starts out tentatively, it will be a very long day.