I've watched several crowd-shot videos of that 53-stroke rally now. Classic Djokovic to lose a set point in that way, and just take the next opportunity anyway.
yea good point. unless zverev couldve mustered up an ace i was expecting him to no way win the next point
― johnny crunch, Saturday, 11 September 2021 14:38 (four years ago)
I think Djokovic does end up as the uncontested "greatest," at least until some later-generation Goliath. But his relative unpopularity vs. Nadal and Federer is not only about his prickly persona — it's also that his tennis, while consistently excellent and powerful, is rarely as much fun to watch as theirs. Federer at his peak had a balletic grace that no other player has ever matched, and Nadal has a leave-it-all-on-the-court commitment that you can see and feel, you always know he's working hard. Djokovic is certainly capable of stunning plays and shots, but a lot of what he does is just, like, really good conventional tennis, with more power and fewer errors than anyone else.
― a man often referred to in the news media as the Duke of Saxony (tipsy mothra), Saturday, 11 September 2021 15:15 (four years ago)
otm
novak has his core, vocal, largely serbian? fans but it almost feels shameful to root for him. part of that is just hes expected to win every match, part is his personality, part is the overall contrast to fed and rafa
― johnny crunch, Saturday, 11 September 2021 16:40 (four years ago)
3 months ago my daughter and Emma Radacanu were in the same maths class. Since collecting their A level results one has broken all records and is set to win the US open. The other has broken her wrist whilst crowdsurfing at a festival. It’s a proud parenting moment 😭— Professor Claire Hopkins (@SnotSurgeon) September 10, 2021
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 18:43 (four years ago)
"I think Djokovic does end up as the uncontested "greatest," at least until some later-generation Goliath. But his relative unpopularity vs. Nadal and Federer is not only about his prickly persona — it's also that his tennis, while consistently excellent and powerful, is rarely as much fun to watch as theirs."
Novak has a great game. The returns, athleticism and sheer bloody-mindedness. I like his game more than Nadal's game but he is a dickhead.
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 18:50 (four years ago)
This game..
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 20:32 (four years ago)
Raducanu breaks, terrific level so far
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 20:33 (four years ago)
Another 10 min epic for break back Fernandez
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 20:42 (four years ago)
Raducanu recovered from 0-30 down. On serve
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 20:50 (four years ago)
Just incredible hitting from Emma to keep it on serve.
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:01 (four years ago)
They are both great. Be amazed if we don't go the distance
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:02 (four years ago)
^^^ 100%
― a gentle push against my Wonder Bread face (DJP), Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:04 (four years ago)
2 SPs Emma
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:14 (four years ago)
Excellent play Hernandez to save that one. Deuce
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:15 (four years ago)
Long for another SP
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:16 (four years ago)
Excellent 2nd serve, but more brutal hitting Radu. 4th sp
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:17 (four years ago)
FH down! 1st set!!
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:18 (four years ago)
3 more BPs for Raducanu
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:26 (four years ago)
Saved them all brilliantly
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:27 (four years ago)
Wins the game.
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:29 (four years ago)
Net cord. Now 2bps Fernandez
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:31 (four years ago)
Fernandez has eventually broken. Excellent.
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:35 (four years ago)
Brilliant defensive lob and winner. Then return to break back!
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:40 (four years ago)
Huge BH and FH winners from Radu
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:46 (four years ago)
2 BPs
What a winner for the break there
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:48 (four years ago)
That was something else
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:49 (four years ago)
amazing
― Nasty, Brutish & Short, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:50 (four years ago)
One game away
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:50 (four years ago)
Another excellent defensive lob..
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:55 (four years ago)
CP..
Saved
Another CP
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:57 (four years ago)
Well held. Raducanu has to serve for this match
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 21:59 (four years ago)
Making her earn it
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 22:01 (four years ago)
30 all
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 22:02 (four years ago)
Amazing point
― crisp, Saturday, 11 September 2021 22:04 (four years ago)
Never seen that in a final
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 22:05 (four years ago)
Fernandez is pissed
Plays it long after the resolution
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 22:08 (four years ago)
Deuce
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 22:09 (four years ago)
What points here. God. Deuce again
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 22:10 (four years ago)
Another CP..
With an ace!
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 22:11 (four years ago)
amazing match
― cheesons to be rearful (Noodle Vague), Saturday, 11 September 2021 22:12 (four years ago)
Well that was surprisingly stressful, what a match!
― edited to reflect developments which occurred (Camaraderie at Arms Length), Saturday, 11 September 2021 22:12 (four years ago)
Incredible.
― How does Spock's brain come into this? (Tom D.), Saturday, 11 September 2021 22:13 (four years ago)
i only watched in chunks because yeah it was v stressy
― cheesons to be rearful (Noodle Vague), Saturday, 11 September 2021 22:14 (four years ago)
Not dropped a set!
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 11 September 2021 22:14 (four years ago)
I was always going to be feeling sorry for one of these two
― edited to reflect developments which occurred (Camaraderie at Arms Length), Saturday, 11 September 2021 22:14 (four years ago)