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[Niraj]

Poor game when serving for the set at 6*-5. He did win the tiebreak though.

Oh damn, nice! Maybe this match will make up for his earlier chokejobs this year a bit. Hope the kid can keep it up.

 

[LuuKyK]

Consider me surprised. I was so sure Mr. Sharapov would lose the tiebreak.

 

[szaromir]

Especially when Djoker had two set points. Poor play from Novak to lose his last set point, then a brilliant point from Dimitrov to set up his first SP, which he luckily converted.

Watching this match, you have to admire Djokovic's athleticism, probably the greatest athlete ever in the history of the sport.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Dimitrov up a break in the 2nd. he just needs to avoid choking again...

 

[szaromir]

Dimitrov up a break in the 2nd. he just needs to avoid choking again...

like a clock, lol

 

[Niraj]

Dimitrov up a break in the 2nd. he just needs to avoid choking again...

You did this on purpose, didn't you?


Edit: Wow, I don't think I've ever seen that lol

 

[perfectchaos007]

Djokovic wincing in pain. he tweaked his ankle again

 

[szaromir]

You did this on purpose, didn't you?


Edit: Wow, I don't think I've ever seen that lol

You mean the ankle snap (or whatever happened)?

 

[zero_suit]

Uh oh

 

[Niraj]

It looked like he hit himself in the face with his racquet, that's what I was talking about

Hopefully Djoker isn't hurt, that would be a lame way to finish the match

 

[szaromir]

I feel sorry for Djokovic, but given the extremely physical nature of his game an injury at some point in time is not entirely surprising, same as Nadal. Actually, I think their joints hold up extremely well considering the strains they put them under. My knees are much more fragile than Rafa's.

 

[szaromir]

What's the deal with the crowd? Why do they whistle so often for no apparent reasons?

 

[Niraj]

What's the deal with the crowd? Why do they whistle so often for no apparent reasons?

Who knows. I try to tune all that shit out.

 

[Certinty]

Just feel like Dimitrov has to finish this in straights.

We've seen enough of his fitness to know it's not up to the standards of the top guys. Even against an injured Djokovic now I'm still concerned.

Not even a fan, but come on!

 

[perfectchaos007]

What's the deal with the crowd? Why do they whistle so often for no apparent reasons?

futbol fans prefer to jeer rather than cheer, and they found their way into a tennis match

 

[szaromir]

It looked like he hit himself in the face with his racquet, that's what I was talking about

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABCNyhV-Wsk
One of women's GOATs did that earlier this year actually

Hopefully Dimitrov can get his greatest win in the career. A week of break would do good for Djoker, too.

 

[Niraj]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABCNyhV-Wsk
One of women's GOATs did that earlier this year actually

Hopefully Dimitrov can get his greatest win in the career. A week of break would do good for Djoker, too.

lol hadn't seen that. This one looked more painful though!

Dimitrov really needs to work on improving his service game. Just doesn't seem like he can ever rely on it, whether it's nerves or what. And now he's cramping up :/

 

[szaromir]

Cramping despite that 8 minute break? Dimitrov is not likely to win a slam (or even go deep) anytime soon.

 

[Niraj]

Cramping despite that 8 minute break? Dimitrov is not likely to win a slam (or even go deep) anytime soon.

Yeah, this is really sad :/


Edit: What a gift from Djoker, holy shit

 

[szaromir]

Grigor got the minibreak back. Amazing.

 

[zero_suit]

LOL, that crowd really wants Djoker to lose.

 

[Canadian Psycho]

Cramping despite that 8 minute break? Dimitrov is not likely to win a slam (or even go deep) anytime soon.

It shows he is not on some sort of PEDs like the rest of the top tier (yet).

 

[perfectchaos007]

This spanish crowd doesn't have tennis etiquette. Cheering loudly after a fault? c'mon

 

[Niraj]

This crowd is going CRAZY

 

[LuuKyK]

Drama match omg.

 

[szaromir]

Most clutch second serve ever?

 

[zero_suit]

Well well...

 

[Niraj]

Most clutch second serve ever?

That was some Mario Tennis Boo shit right there lol. Really thought it was going out

 

[szaromir]

What a miss

 

[Niraj]

Well that sucks for Dimitrov. Can't see him winning the third set.

 

[LuuKyK]

 

[zero_suit]

Welp, Djoker's gonna win.

 

[Sax Russel]

6-0 third set

 

[Niraj]

6-0 third set

Guess you mean for Dimitrov

 

[LuuKyK]

Well.

6-0 third set

Or not.

 

[szaromir]

Dimitrov made a very poor tactical decision at 6-5* getting involved in those long rallies rather than just bashing the ball, in or out. One way or the other he would have 2 or more minutes to recover for the tiebreak.

This is interesting.

 

[Sax Russel]

Well.



Or not.

Well.... still could be one =P... hah

 

[Niraj]

I'm very surprised he held there. Maybe he'll keep it together?

Spoiler

 

[szaromir]

Grigor has no brain. He shouldn't even bother trying to break Djoker, especially since Novak has no intention of playing quick points on his serve.

 

[LuuKyK]

No jinx please.

Spoiler

As if it was needed lol t_t

 

[Niraj]

Grigor has no brain. He shouldn't even bother trying to break Djoker, especially since Novak has no intention of playing quick points on his serve.

Yeah, he's just wasting his energy. If it happens, it happens, but he shouldn't go out of his way to force the issue.

 

[szaromir]

Yeah, he's just wasting his energy. If it happens, it happens, but he shouldn't go out of his way to force the issue.

It seems he finally understood it himself, clearly going for his return and shortening the points.

 

[szaromir]

2 holds away. Hopefully he can keep his cool, but I have no doubt there's choke incoming.

 

[Niraj]

Good hold there. Just one more.


Edit: Oh boy.

 

[modulaire]

Don't f*** this up, Grigor.

 

[szaromir]

2 match points! Just incredible.

 

[Sax Russel]

Boom!

 

[perfectchaos007]

Dmitrov slayed the demon!

 

[Deadman]

Interesting.

 

[Niraj]

DIMITROVVVVVVV

Well done!