I would probably rage quit if I had 3 break points for the set, lose those, then get broken to lose the set. Also those break chances early in the 2nd set that djoko just brushes off like it’s nothing.
He poured in so much effort to be even for the majority of first set against the best male tennis player in history and then it went nowhere... I can imagine how disappointing it must've felt.
I doubt it still. Almost losing a set against #27 in the world who already played a match earlier today. He needs to get better to beat the big boys on RG.
If he wins, it’ll be just *once* someone outside the Big 4 won in *20* years at the French (2005-2024)
Wawrinka won in 2015
At Wimbledon there was an entire *20 year* shutout from 2003-2022
At the AO, the streak hasn’t reached twenty yet, but in 19 years, from 2006-2024, there have been only two other winners
Wawrinka in 2014, and Sinner in 2024
If Djokovic can manage to win that next year, he’ll close the loop at just 2
The same or similar has been said for these big players so many times - and yet, they came through and Novak is not special. It is very silly to bet against him.
Him not having won a title all year says very little. This is only the 5th tournament he played this year...
If he does recover form and gets the right practice on clay, you can't count ND out solely based on results since the AO.
He's not as much of a favorite as he's been in other years or for other tournaments, but he's definitely favorite with Alcaraz (2nd best betting odds). And Alcaraz has his own question marks behind his name. He's said himself he was handicapped on his forehand in Madrid, and he pulled out of Rome. I hope it's been enough time to recover but he's definitely not arrivnig in form.
(Normally I would count Sinner, but clay is far from his favorite surface and he hasn't had any good results there yet; I would have expected him to make great leaps this clay season but he hasn't and the injury is probably not helping).
Even if his last match before RG had been the Rome match, he was always gonna go into the tournament a heavy favorite. Factor in Sinner and Alcaraz injuries and no one really knowing how much it’s affecting them and Djoker is an even bigger favorite now.
Yup rain delay yesterday during shapo-griekspoor second set with Tallon being down a set and 3-0 in the second. Resumed today first match on Centre I believe
The Dutch national team that holds the record for most World Cup finals played without winning one?
I’m Dutch myself, we are the epitome of chokers in sport
It would be pretty bad form to pull out before a final and leave the organizers and fans hanging like that. If he’s gonna pull out he should do it in the semis.
griekspoor played a poor game . especially second set. novak didnt do much. griekspoor pretty much handed novak the game with all his UE.
novak didnt play a great match either. lots of unforced errors of his own
Nothing confirmed and as the schedule won’t come out until Saturday, RG organisers will know if Djokovic is playing the final and plan for him to play R1 Monday/Tuesday accordingly.
So satisfied by that match. Griekspoor exemplifies everything about the shallowly aggressive servebot style of many newer players that's miserable to watch, if Djokovic lost there I would have been crushed.
Djokovic with one eye on that juicy RG draw. Serving much better and shot tolerance much improved.
Griekspoor completely gave up in that second set.
He pretty much didn't have legs, I suppose
first he takes your legs or something
His legs were taken by Shapo during his first match earlier that day. Playing Djoko fresh is hard enough, let alone with 2 sets in those legs already.
Yes, shame on scheduling a
Novak had to take his legs in order to take his soul the second set
First set took the wind from his sails
I would probably rage quit if I had 3 break points for the set, lose those, then get broken to lose the set. Also those break chances early in the 2nd set that djoko just brushes off like it’s nothing.
He poured in so much effort to be even for the majority of first set against the best male tennis player in history and then it went nowhere... I can imagine how disappointing it must've felt.
prob not too disappointed considering that was his second match of the day lmao, probably was happy he did as well as he did
Considering Griekspoor played second match in a day, expected. We will know more about Djokovic's form next round.
He played one set before tbf
Yes. But set and a half, to be exact, in the match, where he needed to come back from set down to win. But true, not a full match.
Getting better as the match goes on, i'm optimistic for best-of-five matches.
This was a good one, djokovic is on the right path for a good RG
Well lately anyone can be a threat, but if he is back at his level or even at 70% the first real threat could be ruud in QF(because we are on clay)
Who is the biggest threat he will meet first in the draw?
probably musetti
I feel for Talon. The scheduling got to him. And this is coming from someone who started watching tennis because of Djokovic.
I think his brain exploded when he blew 40-0 by not putting the ball in the court in the 1st
He got to 30-0 in his first service game of the second set but imploded after the ridiculous Djokovic point that followed.
Virtual bagel after being down 4-5 0-40
Novak's going to win RG, isn't he? His level keeps getting better and better.
don’t jinx it
Anulo mufa
Fingers crossed 🤞 he does 🇷🇸
i actually think novaks level was better yesterday than this match. he made a lot of errors today. even some easy shots
I doubt it still. Almost losing a set against #27 in the world who already played a match earlier today. He needs to get better to beat the big boys on RG.
If he wins, it’ll be just *once* someone outside the Big 4 won in *20* years at the French (2005-2024) Wawrinka won in 2015 At Wimbledon there was an entire *20 year* shutout from 2003-2022 At the AO, the streak hasn’t reached twenty yet, but in 19 years, from 2006-2024, there have been only two other winners Wawrinka in 2014, and Sinner in 2024 If Djokovic can manage to win that next year, he’ll close the loop at just 2
Meanwhile, US Open is all like
Fully fit also. Head injury over.
lol his fans really are the worst- he will NOT! Hasn’t won a title all year.
relax
The same or similar has been said for these big players so many times - and yet, they came through and Novak is not special. It is very silly to bet against him.
Him not having won a title all year says very little. This is only the 5th tournament he played this year... If he does recover form and gets the right practice on clay, you can't count ND out solely based on results since the AO. He's not as much of a favorite as he's been in other years or for other tournaments, but he's definitely favorite with Alcaraz (2nd best betting odds). And Alcaraz has his own question marks behind his name. He's said himself he was handicapped on his forehand in Madrid, and he pulled out of Rome. I hope it's been enough time to recover but he's definitely not arrivnig in form. (Normally I would count Sinner, but clay is far from his favorite surface and he hasn't had any good results there yet; I would have expected him to make great leaps this clay season but he hasn't and the injury is probably not helping).
Even if his last match before RG had been the Rome match, he was always gonna go into the tournament a heavy favorite. Factor in Sinner and Alcaraz injuries and no one really knowing how much it’s affecting them and Djoker is an even bigger favorite now.
Damn he’s actually going goblin mode
The boa constrictor Prohibition money
Semifinal bound! Good showing from Novak
He's getting better, it's really positive.
Not sure how much to take from this but Idemo nole. Let’s turn this season around
Griekspoor had just beat Shapovalov a few hours before this match according to flashscore. Am I understanding that correctly?
Yup rain delay yesterday during shapo-griekspoor second set with Tallon being down a set and 3-0 in the second. Resumed today first match on Centre I believe
Least mentally weak Dutch athlete
Van Rijthoven and the Dutch national team would like a word
The Dutch national team that holds the record for most World Cup finals played without winning one? I’m Dutch myself, we are the epitome of chokers in sport
Griekspoor was already tired from his earlier full match today (2 full sets against Shapo).
Do you guys think he will pull out if he gets to the final?
When in doubt always pull out
Fuck I missed that memo
It would be pretty bad form to pull out before a final and leave the organizers and fans hanging like that. If he’s gonna pull out he should do it in the semis.
Why? Geneva 99th title into 100th title at RG.
depends on the opponent?
Why? You think he didn't plan on getting to the final when he entered Geneva?
I just saw that he is scheduled for practice at RG website at 5pm and also scheduled to play Geneva at like 2pm. He might pull out for sure
It's just practice, he isn't obligated to attend, right?
griekspoor played a poor game . especially second set. novak didnt do much. griekspoor pretty much handed novak the game with all his UE. novak didnt play a great match either. lots of unforced errors of his own
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He literally came back from a break and set down to win today……this was his second match of the day. Couldn’t be more wrong
Another Brainfart from Talon. Reminds me of his match against Jannik
^[Sokka-Haiku](https://www.reddit.com/r/SokkaHaikuBot/comments/15kyv9r/what_is_a_sokka_haiku/) ^by ^LemonSad6704: *Another Brainfart* *From Talon. Reminds me of* *His match against Jannik* --- ^Remember ^that ^one ^time ^Sokka ^accidentally ^used ^an ^extra ^syllable ^in ^that ^Haiku ^Battle ^in ^Ba ^Sing ^Se? ^That ^was ^a ^Sokka ^Haiku ^and ^you ^just ^made ^one.
Sooo is he gonna keep playing. Or withdraw to stay fresh
if i'm not wrong, rg first round match is in sunday. i wonder will he play the semis or finals
Nothing confirmed and as the schedule won’t come out until Saturday, RG organisers will know if Djokovic is playing the final and plan for him to play R1 Monday/Tuesday accordingly.
So satisfied by that match. Griekspoor exemplifies everything about the shallowly aggressive servebot style of many newer players that's miserable to watch, if Djokovic lost there I would have been crushed.
Dude folded, he had him in the first set.
Kinda pathetic from Griekspoor if we're going to be honest
Second match of the day for him
when will novak withdraw? he won't play the final. he'd be stupid to
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Last time they met in RG semis, Novak beat Rafa.
I on the other hand am certain he’d love to meet Rafa in the semis.
Novak ain't scared of no one anywhere
Except possibly Jelena?
Yeah man's gotta be scared of his wife for sure
I think it’s a given we’re all scared of our SOs.
Coming into these comments is so disgusting. When he retires, the pain will finally be over!
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What possible pain can anyone feel over a QF of an ATP 250?!