Re: Match of The Year, Roland Garros 2013 (Semi)-Final: Djokovic - Nadal Prediction Thread

[noleisthebest]

Djoko is gone is physically.

see two comments above.

[noleisthebest]

If he can claw the break back, Nole is winning this match.
GO NOLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[noleisthebest]

At least Nadal is not "c'moning" opponent's DFs and UEs like Murray....

[summerblues]

Odd match this is. Both trying to play more aggressive than usual, which makes for strange viewing.

[Tenez]

Nadal must be so happy to see that.

[noleisthebest]

double break, first thought was to write the set off, but then again, not against Nadal.

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Djoko is the muhamed Ali of tennis. "Floats like a Butterfly, sting like a bee".

That line belongs to Federer, and Ali, no one else

[noleisthebest]

Nole should at least try and engage Nadal in some rallying as much as possible.

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It's annoying they don't play tonight. the cooling down of the court could have made a big difference

[noleisthebest]

It's annoying they don't play tonight. the cooling down of the court could have made a big difference

the organisers probably tried to avoid last year's mistake of splitting the match over two days. Match far from over yet I think, though.

[noleisthebest]

How on earth players manage adrenaline and al the rest during a match like this is a miracle to me!

[noleisthebest]

Who wins this if it goes to 5th set?

[Tenez]

Djoko is the muhamed Ali of tennis. "Floats like a Butterfly, sting like a bee".

That line belongs to Federer, and Ali, no one else

Yes cause you are a fan of Ali....but not me.

Sad to see Djoko go like that though.

[noleisthebest]

the set looking so lopsided and all hang so precariously on that one BP in the first game which Nole did not play well.

[noleisthebest]

Hey, imagine if Nadal was not injured with his knees

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I don;t know what's wrong with his body.

hmm, i've been telling you for months Nadal still can overwhelm any player with his physical intensity, even Djoko (this is not Djoko 2011).
In my mind Nole had to do it in three or four. I think it's over now.

[noleisthebest]

Nadal should play with a paper bag over that face....givng teinns fans all over the world like me nightmares

[summerblues]

Nolesque overhead.

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Who wins this if it goes to 5th set?

Nadal, hands down

Sorry

[noleisthebest]

Nolesque overhead.

don't you hate it.

[Tenez]

I don;t know what's wrong with his body.

hmm, i've been telling you for months Nadal still can overwhelm any player with his physical intensity, even Djoko (this is not Djoko 2011).
In my mind Nole had to do it in three or four. I think it's over now.

No but that's different. If anything today proved teh point that Nadal was the first to tire and Djoko to get stronger. Having a back or ankle injury is something a bit different. I think Djoko has a problem which is not related to the long rallies.

[noleisthebest]

I am surprised with Nole's lack of strenght, the dry clay is taking its toll, or as Hamlet once famously said:
"Then, venom to thy work!"
But not just yet, let it kill Nadal in this 4th set, instead.

[Tenez]

SO in theory next time Nadal goes over the 25s (20s actually in slams) it's game, set, match Djoko...right? I am watching.

[noleisthebest]

Nole not matching Nadal in his movement, that's the problem in the match at the moment.
Don't know why. I hope it's not the legs gone empty, can't be!

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I don;t know what's wrong with his body.

hmm, i've been telling you for months Nadal still can overwhelm any player with his physical intensity, even Djoko (this is not Djoko 2011).
In my mind Nole had to do it in three or four. I think it's over now.

No but that's different. If anything today proved teh point that Nadal was the first to tire and Djoko to get stronger. Having a back or ankle injury is something a bit different. I think Djoko has a problem which is not related to the long rallies.

His problem is the energy in the balls coming from Nadal's racket
Long rallies can be to Djoko's advantage, but not when Nadal is dictating

[noleisthebest]

come on Frenchies, give Nole some love now after that point, can't you see he needs it!!!

Why can't I be there

[noleisthebest]

Time to break the Beast. Nole, you CAN do it!

[Tenez]

Very bizarre from Djoko. It looks like he can't rally as he coudl just let's say in that 2nd set.

He goes for drop shots and winners....it's a way too risky strategy.

[summerblues]

Looking ominous.

[summerblues]

Yes, very odd strategy from Nole. What makes him think he should try to hit through Rafa? He was unable to do it even in MC, why would he expect it to work here?

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pfew!!

save my weekend nole!

[summerblues]

That was some return.

[noleisthebest]

went and did some housework to cool down and came back to see Nole serving at 4 all, quick, the dishwasher needs unloading

[Tenez]

Very bizarre from Djoko. It looks like he can't rally as he coudl just let's say in that 2nd set.

He goes for drop shots and winners....it's a way too risky strategy.

[noleisthebest]

went and did some housework to cool down and came back to see Nole serving at 4 all, quick, the dishwasher needs unloading

just went to do it only to find out I had already done it

[summerblues]

Nitb, where is the courage? Just watch this; not a good match but some drama.

[noleisthebest]

I am definitely now watching this, as soon as I had a peek Nole netted an easy volley

[noleisthebest]

Nitb, where is the courage? Just watch this; not a good match but some drama.

Unilke you, I have a beating on that Chatrier court right now.

[summerblues]

Yes, have to admit, though I very much want Nole to win (or, rather, Rafa to lose), it is a pretty stress-free viewing for me overall.

But I went through my share of stressful matches here over the years, yet I would not run away from the TV

[Tenez]

You have got to respect Djoko for his gutsy FHs.

[summerblues]

Why is he trying to hit through Rafa? More often than not, that will not work.

[Tenez]

Yes, have to admit, though I very much want Nole to win (or, rather, Rafa to lose), it is a pretty stress-free viewing for me overall.

But I went through my share of stressful matches here over the years, yet I would not run away from the TV

Lucky you.

[summerblues]

There you go. Gutsy shmutsy, where did it get him now?

[Tenez]

pfew!!

save my weekend nole!

LOL! I agree it's going be painful to watch him win the FO...once again....having the worst game of all time.

[noleisthebest]

I am watching...
AJMO NOLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

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pfew!!

save my weekend nole!

LOL! I agree it's going be painful to watch him win the FO...once again....having the worst game of all time.

Amongst a list of other unpleasant things

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hahahahaha

[noleisthebest]

YEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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titanium..

[noleisthebest]

IDEMO MAJSTOREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEB

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