Wimbledon 2017 QF Djokovic- Berdych

[Denis]

H2h 25-2 Djokovic. Berdych likes the grass, but I'm going with Djokovic in four.

 

[britbox]

Djoker in straight sets.

 

[Moxie]

Berdych has been on the decline for a year. And unless Djokovic suddenly has a crisis of confidence, he'll be Berdych in straights.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I have voted for Novak in 4. But, even the one set is very generous to Berdych. If Novak gets Bollywood dreams mid-match, Bird can steal a set.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

What's with the elbow though? If that is a none issue, Nole in 4.

 

[Moxie]

I have voted for Novak in 4. But, even the one set is very generous to Berdych. If Novak gets Bollywood dreams mid-match, Bird can steal a set.

I thought it was the shoulder, which @Denis says is chronic.

 

[atttomole]

Djokovic will be too good for Berdych. He takes it in 3 sets.

 

[Puppet Master]

Such an unpredictable match, I will be on the edge of my seat during the whole thing...

 

[mrzz]

Such an unpredictable match, I will be on the edge of my seat during the whole thing...

Damn, PM, I was salivating for one of your rants -- I really like them -- and you chose to be ironic! Damn again!

Anyway, I will go out in huge limb and say Berdych wins. Reasons:

1) If it wasn't for the other 25 matches, the H2H would be 2x0 Berdych.

2) Ok, now seriously: I do not think Djokovic is back at his best just yet. In fact, apart from the attitude, I do not think his level has changed substantially. His recent "run" is simply (IMO) due to facing weaker competition (for his standards). Even with the H2H and the huge mental handicap that Berdych has, he is overall level is way higher than what Djokovic has faced so far. At the time Djokovic adjusts, Berdych would already have a good lead. Then he will blow it, but then he will have some giant luck for a change and my prediction will happen to be right.


Oh, and before people jump in Djokovic's defense: you don't need it. I always said I am sure he will be back at a high level at some point. I just don't think this is happening already.

 

[isabelle]

Andre's pupil in 3 I guess

 

[Puppet Master]

Damn, PM, I was salivating for one of your rants -- I really like them -- and you chose to be ironic! Damn again!

Anyway, I will go out in huge limb and say Berdych wins. Reasons:

1) If it wasn't for the other 25 matches, the H2H would be 2x0 Berdych.

2) Ok, now seriously: I do not think Djokovic is back at his best just yet. In fact, apart from the attitude, I do not think his level has changed substantially. His recent "run" is simply (IMO) due to facing weaker competition (for his standards). Even with the H2H and the huge mental handicap that Berdych has, he is overall level is way higher than what Djokovic has faced so far. At the time Djokovic adjusts, Berdych would already have a good lead. Then he will blow it, but then he will have some giant luck for a change and my prediction will happen to be right.


Oh, and before people jump in Djokovic's defense: you don't need it. I always said I am sure he will be back at a high level at some point. I just don't think this is happening already.

I am glad that my rants are acquiring a decent fandom, if they haven't already.
But I won't go in the Fiero direction. I don't want to be predictable, unlike Berdych. I will try to add new stuff while keeping my original theme going.

I don't share your opinion on the match today though. As much as I'd like, all those losses are burried deep down. Engraved in his brain. Even if the score does get tight at some point Tomas just won't shake his addiction of big 4 cucking. It's like heroin for him. He works so hard to get to the quarters/semis (these days quarters at best), only to get his fix of big 4 beatdown, and he just loves it. I wish I was wrong though.

I already made this joke, but if his wife Ester, said something along the lines of:
Tomas, if you lose today, no hoohoo tonight.
I know what I would do in that situation. My knees would disintegrate from the sheer effort in my sprints. I would tear my shoulder again with each stroke I hit, but I wouldn't disappoint Ester. Not if it cost me my life.
But the man has his priorities, I guess.

 

[Moxie]

Djokovic has got a little bit that I don't care attitude right at the end of that TB. And he was shaking his arm out a bit. Tomas wins his first set out of the last 14 he's played Novak, according to Drysdale.

 

[Denis]

MT for Novak. Elbow this time. I would not be surprised if we see a RET this match.

 

[rafanoy1992]

MT for Novak. Elbow this time. I would not be surprised if we see a RET this match.

Right on cue, Denis

It is unfortunate that he got injured while playing his best tennis of the year.

 

[Moxie]

Wow, I really thought it was a bit of 'it hurts more when you just lost the tie-break.' Too bad.

 

[Front242]

Wow Novak retired. So much for body of a 25 year old. 25 year old jelly baby maybe. Harsh. Hopefully recovers soon.

 

[rafanoy1992]

I am not a Djokovic fan but that was tough to see...I never want to see a player injured especially if he his playing his best tennis of the year.

I do wonder if that decision of not playing Nole on Monday hurt his chances...

 

[DarthFed]

Hopefully it is minor, tough break for him as he is playing better lately as Rafanoy alluded to

 

[Busted]

Djokovic retired in a Slam QF? Geez... are we back to those days? Is that how far he's fallen mentally? The arm's not broke so suck it up and finish the match and let Berdych win the match in 3 sets. Agassi once played what - the last 1 1/2 - 2 sets of a French Open match with sciatic pain and wouldn't retire so his opponent could win the match instead of giving him a walk-over.

 

[Denis]

Congrats to Fed on his 19th slam I guess.