07-11-2023, 12:01 PM
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Novak has woken up here in set 2 (as expected).
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07-11-2023, 12:12 PM
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#2562
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Alas, Rublev flattered to deceive. That second set was what... Half hour long?
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07-11-2023, 12:18 PM
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#2563
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07-11-2023, 12:36 PM
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#2564
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07-11-2023, 01:12 PM
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That was a heck of a game and Bweh had some break points to get back on serve, but Djokovic prevails and has a two sets to one lead.
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07-11-2023, 01:48 PM
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Seriously how do you beat this man in best of 5?
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07-11-2023, 01:49 PM
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Andrey didn't play badly at all today, it's just the fact that Novak is just too clutch at the key moments in the match.
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07-11-2023, 01:50 PM
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Seriously how do you beat this man in best of 5?
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One thing that flies under the radar (in my opinion) is how good a server Novak is. He's so accurate with his placement and when he needs a big serve, he more often than not delivers.
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07-11-2023, 01:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dash_pinched
One thing that flies under the radar (in my opinion) is how good a server Novak is. He's so accurate with his placement and when he needs a big serve, he more often than not delivers.
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Credit to Ivanisevic for helping improve Djokovic serve. He's had to rely on the serve more often than not this past few years. His coaching staff know he's not getting any younger and that you need those freebies on serve. While it's not the quickest serve but the placement is on point. Another sign of his mental toughness is that he's able to pull out these pin point serves when the pressure is highest (ie when facing a break point). Incredible.
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07-11-2023, 02:10 PM
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07-11-2023, 02:14 PM
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Let's show some love to the Bird man, the only player to beat Djokovic twice on grass. Prime Berdych was actually really really good on grass
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07-11-2023, 02:22 PM
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Lol, Djokovic went straight up Andre3000 in that post match interview. "Everyone wants a scalp, but it ain't happening".
Ice cold.
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07-11-2023, 02:24 PM
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Quote:
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Lol, Djokovic went straight up Andre3000 in that post match interview. "Everyone wants a scalp, but it ain't happening".
Ice cold.
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07-11-2023, 10:34 PM
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https://hughclarke.substack.com/p/dj...n-quarterfinal
Another good analysis by Hugh Clarke. Djokovic's relentless consistency underlines his greatness. Quite frankly, these aren't things you notice when watching the match live. They don't pop out from the TV screen and unfortunately cause his games get labeled as "boring". But you get a great appreciation for it when it gets broken down like this.
I didn't notice the forehand quality stat during the game but 9.5 for Djokovic? Wat? Pants on head bonkers. Rublev himself with an 8.2 and we all know how good his forehand is. I wonder how Federer and Nadal's FH would compare. Toss in JMDP's FH for comparison too. Anyone know where we can find these stats?
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07-12-2023, 09:03 AM
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Pretty good match going on right now between Jabeur and Rybakina. Ons just broke to force a 3rd and deciding set.
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07-12-2023, 09:14 AM
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07-12-2023, 09:32 AM
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Ons gets revenge for last year's ladies final loss.
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07-12-2023, 10:45 AM
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Chris Eubanks has a two sets to one lead on Meddy - Man, he's just playing some incredible tennis and this would be quite the win if he can close it out.
Edit: Sorry for the jinx, Chris.
Last edited by dash_pinched; 07-12-2023 at 11:48 AM.
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07-12-2023, 11:16 AM
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Charlie takes the opening set in a tie-break. Both guys very nervous in that opening set which is understandable.
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07-12-2023, 11:49 AM
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Charlie two sets to the good now as he breaks late and then holds to take set 2 6-4
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