Turin. World Tour Finals (ATP)
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Saturday, November 19, 2022 Day 7
Centre Court Starts At 11:30 Am
SF
(2) Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury VS (1) Wesley Koolhof/Neal Skupski
Not Before 2:00 Pm
SF
(7) Novak Djokovic VS (8) Taylor Fritz
Not Before 6:30 Pm
SF
(4) Nikola Mektic/Mate Pavic VS (6) Lloyd Glasspool/Harri Heliovaara
Not Before 9:00 Pm
SF
(3) Casper Ruud VS (6) Andrey Rublev
Centre Court Starts At 11:30 Am
SF
(2) Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury VS (1) Wesley Koolhof/Neal Skupski
Not Before 2:00 Pm
SF
(7) Novak Djokovic VS (8) Taylor Fritz
Not Before 6:30 Pm
SF
(4) Nikola Mektic/Mate Pavic VS (6) Lloyd Glasspool/Harri Heliovaara
Not Before 9:00 Pm
SF
(3) Casper Ruud VS (6) Andrey Rublev
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Though I think that Djokovic may be capable of pretending he is more tired than he is, he is also getting older. Body metabolism changes with age - no matter how healthy you are eating.
Many of the points in today’s match were also long. And last week, he looked tired in the Final vs. Rune.
And he had major problems with his stamina in his first few years on the tour.
So, taking all of that into account, I think the fatigue today was genuine.
(Or maybe his ‘team’ really are sabotaging him by screwing with his drink mix .)
I will also say that I was surprised by the competitiveness of the match. I posted yesterday, wondering if these matches that have absolutely no effect on the tournament should even be played (the fates of both Medvedev and Djokovic had been determined prior to this match). But they did play it, and both players seemed to be giving 100%. More power to them .
As for Rublev beating Tsitsipas... All of these players are world class level. In a short period like a one week tournament, anyone can beat anyone. The differences show more over the course of a year.
Many of the points in today’s match were also long. And last week, he looked tired in the Final vs. Rune.
And he had major problems with his stamina in his first few years on the tour.
So, taking all of that into account, I think the fatigue today was genuine.
(Or maybe his ‘team’ really are sabotaging him by screwing with his drink mix .)
I will also say that I was surprised by the competitiveness of the match. I posted yesterday, wondering if these matches that have absolutely no effect on the tournament should even be played (the fates of both Medvedev and Djokovic had been determined prior to this match). But they did play it, and both players seemed to be giving 100%. More power to them .
As for Rublev beating Tsitsipas... All of these players are world class level. In a short period like a one week tournament, anyone can beat anyone. The differences show more over the course of a year.
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Some of you guys might not know but his nickname is "Fakervic"
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Paraphrasing Lineker who said 'football is a simple game- 22 people kick a ball around for 90 minutes and the Germans always win' or some such ,-
Tennis is a simple game, two guys hit the ball for 3 hours, and Djokovic always wins
Tennis is a simple game, two guys hit the ball for 3 hours, and Djokovic always wins
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^ I think that comes from his first few years on the tour, when he had some sort of issue with his stamina in pretty much every match.
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I think I saw this scenario in YEC already. In 2008. Murray made a point to beat Federer in the last RR match, because he saw a dip in form in Federer and valued the rivalry more than the tournament strategy consideration. He did beat Federer but spent too much of his reserve and ended up losing a semi to Davydenko. I'm afraid Novak is destined to repeat this.
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Yes, could happen..I am concerned about that toomick1303 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 19, 2022 6:38 am I think I saw this scenario in YEC already. In 2008. Murray made a point to beat Federer in the last RR match, because he saw a dip in form in Federer and valued the rivalry more than the tournament strategy consideration. He did beat Federer but spent too much of his reserve and ended up losing a semi to Davydenko. I'm afraid Novak is destined to repeat this.
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And the fact that his match is first on the schedule only adds to this concern...ashkor87 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 19, 2022 8:04 amYes, could happen..I am concerned about that toomick1303 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 19, 2022 6:38 am I think I saw this scenario in YEC already. In 2008. Murray made a point to beat Federer in the last RR match, because he saw a dip in form in Federer and valued the rivalry more than the tournament strategy consideration. He did beat Federer but spent too much of his reserve and ended up losing a semi to Davydenko. I'm afraid Novak is destined to repeat this.
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Federer did win a memorable tiebreak to force a 3rd set. Also, Simon defeated Federer in Cananda and at YECmick1303 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 19, 2022 6:38 am I think I saw this scenario in YEC already. In 2008. Murray made a point to beat Federer in the last RR match, because he saw a dip in form in Federer and valued the rivalry more than the tournament strategy consideration. He did beat Federer but spent too much of his reserve and ended up losing a semi to Davydenko. I'm afraid Novak is destined to repeat this.
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Exactly. And that was the same day in which Novak won the first set, secured the pass to the semis and, after Tsonga won the second set, tanked the third.mick1303 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 19, 2022 6:38 am I think I saw this scenario in YEC already. In 2008. Murray made a point to beat Federer in the last RR match, because he saw a dip in form in Federer and valued the rivalry more than the tournament strategy consideration. He did beat Federer but spent too much of his reserve and ended up losing a semi to Davydenko. I'm afraid Novak is destined to repeat this.
Murray and Federer battled for a glorious 3rd set, and Andy had nothing left for the Davidenko match the next day.
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Time to talk to Caroline Garcia? Heck, time to DATE Caroline Garcia?
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And the match was not so draining. For sure Rublev or Ruud are younger, but that match can go the distance, late at night.
Novak's chances for tomorrow are excellent.
Novak's chances for tomorrow are excellent.
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