Nadal imo is actually playing worse than he was in all their other 5 meetings which reduces his chances even more. He wasn't that impressive against Murray. Though, Djokovic too isn't as sharp as he was earlier this year.
US Open 2011
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Nadal imo is actually playing worse than he was in all their other 5 meetings which reduces his chances even more. He wasn't that impressive against Murray. Though, Djokovic too isn't as sharp as he was earlier this year.
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Exactly. He was in very good form at Wimbledon and Madrid. Decent at Rome and quite good at Miami and IW.
The first two defeats of the year were fine but the ones after the that have been hard to handle.
I think Nadal winning today would be one of his greatest accomplishments till now. He'll really have to play a special match.
And when does the match actually start? In half an hour or so?
Come on Djokovic!
High standard of tennis already
Well it was fun while it lasted.
Two things that are going to really trouble Nadal today are that poor poor 2nd serve and Djoko's backhands down the line.
Come on Nadal!
Two things that are going to really trouble Nadal today are that poor poor 2nd serve and Djoko's backhands down the line.
Come on Nadal!
It'll probably be his best slam win after Wimbledon in 2008/Australia in 09. He'll not only be beating a player that now has a mental hold on him, but he'd have won the US Open twice- a slam which everyone was wondering if he'd ever win in 2009 and defending it too.
Wimbledon 08 will always be Rafas greatest achievement. This would come pretty close if he pulls it off.
I'm getting convinced that Novak's returning is now on par with Agassi's
I'm getting convinced that Novak's returning is now on par with Agassi's
He's learned nothing from his 5 defeats this year?!
Nadal needs to be more aggressive on Djokovic's 2nd serve. He's just hitting it back right now with nothing on the ball
2-2
Nadal needs to be more aggressive on Djokovic's 2nd serve. He's just hitting it back right now with nothing on the ball
2-2
I hate Nadal vs Djokovic. I absolutely hate this match up
This is tennis from a different planet.
Djokovic plays with his head more than Nadal.
He relies too much on just the physical part of the game. One thing that is working is the high looping shots, which is giving him more time in the rally.
He relies too much on just the physical part of the game. One thing that is working is the high looping shots, which is giving him more time in the rally.
Djokovic has managed to become physically sharper and fitter than Nadal. Plus his forehand is monstrous. And precise. And one of the best returners ever. An absolute complete player imo.
He ain't #1 for nothing brate.
Djokovic is the best and we all know it.
Federer and his 2 match points
Federer and his 2 match points
Absolutely.
This is not looking well for Nadal. But let's wait and see. Still a long way to go.
Is the Croat bloke the best tennis player ever?
It's identical to every single match they've played this season.
Nadal starts well, decides to start hitting balls short, gets broken and then Djokovic just becomes a monster.
Ivanisevic is the best Croat player ever.
Djokovic is even making those drop shots. This is looking really bad for Rafa.
Even speaking Spanish to the umpire isn't gonna help.
Even speaking Spanish to the umpire isn't gonna help.
Double break.
Don't lose something like 6-2 6-1 6-3 please.
Don't lose something like 6-2 6-1 6-3 please.
Yeah but Djokovic isn't far behind. I honestly think he'll be regarded as an all time great.
Go and make sand castles with Nearco Spoony.
I don't lik seeing Nadal get beaten so easily. Its painful to watch
If this is the level he plays at he'll beat Federer's record at some point for sure.
Federer's old, Murray doesn't like winning Slams and Nadal just can't play Djokovic.
2011 has been depressing when it comes to tennis.
Finally, some sense.
Djokovic is hitting the ball so cleanly and accurately, it's like Virtua Tennis ffs.
As much as Djokovic is playing amazing stuff, he's starting to get a bit annoying so I hope Rafa beats him. How have djokovic's returns gone so powerful!
Why is he annoying?
Not for Nole
But seriously, what he's been doing to Nadal AND Federer in the last 18 months or so is incredible.
Dunno I just find him annoying.
At 3 Grandslams?
3 will become 30.
If he were Indian, you'd have backed up my controversial opinion.
Croat hater.
Not for Nole
But seriously, what he's been doing to Nadal AND Federer in the last 18 months or so is incredible.
He doesn't dominate and embarrass Federer the way he does Nadal.
Federer at 30 is still good enough to beat him and has been massively unlucky not to do it twice in a row at the USO. Nadal however, just can't play this guy.
Djokovic is going to continue to dominate mens tennis for quite a while.
The only time before today that I've seen Nadal lose 6 games in a row in one set was back in 2003
Nice logic.
It cant be because of hard work because the only tennis player on this earth who works hard is Federer (according to Federer).
I love that Spoony comes in here to wind up the Serbs and some of you lot actually get drawn in. Mongtards.
A hold. Get in!
He doesn't dominate and embarrass Federer the way he does Nadal.
Federer at 30 is still good enough to beat him and has been massively unlucky not to do it twice in a row at the USO. Nadal however, just can't play this guy.
Djokovic is going to continue to dominate mens tennis for quite a while.
The only time before today that I've seen Nadal lose 6 games in a row in one set was back in 2003
I think the last two wins against Federer were more embarrassing and hurtful than the last 5 finals against Nadal. But maybe that's only how I feel because I cannot stand Federer while I very much like Nadal.