RG SF - Nadal/Djokovic

[Sundaymorningguy]

1 set a piece and already better than last year’s final.

 

[don_fabio]

How long can Novak continue winning these tight service games?
If they continue like this they'll play in empty stadium 11 o'clock. Someone's momentum will be fucked.

 

[don_fabio]

Nadal went off court, medical timeout??

 

[don_fabio]

No medical, Nadal on serve

 

[Fiero425]

No medical, Nadal on serve

Nah, it was to go comb his hair! BET $$$$!

 

[napo]

How long can Novak continue winning these tight service games?
If they continue like this they'll play in empty stadium 11 o'clock. Someone's momentum will be fucked.

Doesn’t matter, the longer it takes the better for Novak.
Idemo.

 

[don_fabio]

I expect exchange of a few easier service holds before it cooks up again.

 

[napo]

This level of Novak right now is enough, just keep this up for two more sets for Christ sake!

 

[MikeOne]

Novak is doing exactly what i suggested - using his bh down the line more, attacking Nadal's bh... opening up court. The cross court exchanges were killing him as Nadal's down the line fh is just a killer

 

[don_fabio]

This level of Novak right now is enough, just keep this up for two more sets for Christ sake!

Similar in Rome. He needs to break now or nothing

 

[Jelenafan]

Ok, I'm physically exhausted just watching this match.

Does this count as a workout?

 

[napo]

More aggressive play at BP is needed.

 

[don_fabio]

Ok, I'm physically exhausted just watching this match.

Does this count as a workout?

Absolutely. I feel washed out and I'm only on the scores.

 

[don_fabio]

More aggressive play at BP is needed.

Same in Rome

 

[Fiero425]

More aggressive play at BP is needed.

That's been Djokovic's problem in the past when he's lost matches he probably should've won! He goes into a "lockdown" mode of play hoping his opponent makes an error or gets tuckered out! Nadal, Murray, & Wawrinka have waited him out more than a few times and it's cost him at least 3 or 4 majors!

 

[Fiero425]

Absolutely. I feel washed out.

I'm literally still recovering from 2012 AO Final (5:53)! Was up all day and match didn't start til well after midnight! I was up until 9 AM the next day and didn't miss a moment of the match; including that superfluous and lengthy awards ceremony!

 

[don_fabio]

I'm literally still recovering from 2012 AO Final (5:53)! Was up all day and match didn't start til well after midnight! I was up until 9 AM the next day and didn't miss a moment of the match; including that superfluous and lengthy awards ceremony!

That ceremony was epic, with short korean speaking funny accent and most boring advertisement stuff ever

 

[don_fabio]

What is going on? Novak breaks 3:2, Ajdeee!

 

[Jelenafan]

Now Novak needs to consolidate the break...

 

[Front242]

Yup, a break is no good unless you hold.