It is too easy on Anderson serve for Djokovic so far. Djokovic keeps the ball in and eventually Anderson commits unforced error. No big enough serves from Anderson.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
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Looks like the wear and tear has really caught up with him today. I do feel sorry for him on that level. Not sorry enough to want to see a professional server win though, it would just be nicer if it was more of a fair match physically..
No comeback on the card for him today. Physically he's done.
It’s a shame to see Anderson have this sort of start. It was always possible given that Djokovic matches up so well against him.
Novak isn’t even taking any risks in the rallies, he just waits for Anderson to commit his eventual error.
Ah, piss off, Federer.
Also, thanks for uninterrupted World Cup coverage.
Also, thanks for uninterrupted World Cup coverage.
Entirely likely the Wimbledon final will be shorter than set 5 of the Wimbledon semi
The most underwhelming start to Wimby Men's Final ever...
This. Probably off on some exotic holiday whilst we're left with this dross final
Let the old man enjoy some quality time with the two sets of twinsThis. Probably off on some exotic holiday whilst we're left with this dross final
Novak could barely move in the 2013 final after that semi against Del Potro. Anderson is a lot bigger and had an even harder semi than Novak had in 2013. He'll do well not to get shut out.
Got to imagine this will lead to the introduction of a fifth set tiebreaker next year.
He's running on fumes out there.
Let the old man enjoy some quality time with the two sets of twins
Might be a 3rd set of twins with all the consoling he'll get from poor MirkaThis is dross but kinda expected. Going to be over in an hour.
Has to be. Should be for all the slams, not just US Open.
Hey, love 15 for Anderson Some excitement!
Some excitement!Imagine 'Federers' winning men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles sometime in future. Roger and Mirka have laid groundwork for that
Imagine 'Federers' winning men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles sometime in future. Roger and Mirka have laid groundwork for that
Rogie and Mirka with their crafty plan to take over tennis with twins
Has said his boys love tennis but took longer for the girls to give a shit
How that didn't become a thing after the Isner-Mahut match years ago I would never understand.
Novak getting to his best step by step, these kind of wins will do well for his self confidence and bringing his mojo back.
What is happening
I don't know either. The All England club does like to do their own thing though. Probably be the last slam that adapts the 5 set tie break.
Anderson's problem against the top players is that he doesn't come to the net much and when he does he's not great.
He did better against Rafa at the US Open than today but even there his serve lacks variety.
He did better against Rafa at the US Open than today but even there his serve lacks variety.
Anderson getting beaten up and will be 2 sets to love down shortly.
Novak probably so bored he's trying to inject a little excitement with this slightly loose service game..
Novak up 2 sets now. Might as well call it a day since Anderson never comes back from 2-0 at Wimbledon.
Djokovic is so good. It'll end in three.
Novak should always wear a cap
That was a kind of nobody match on a nowhere court though. It became more a source of amused fascination and testament to Wimbledon's uniqueness, rather than a source frustration or dismay. It certainly didn't impact Centre Court and the condition of the players for the final.
I think even Wimbledon might be ready to go for a 12-12 tiebreak after Friday's experience.
This will be a close race.
0-15.
Dibs on "Lets all laugh at Đoković thread"
Dibs on "Lets all laugh at Đoković thread"
Why is everyone for Anderson? I thought that this type of fanboysim happens only for Federer.
Will see out the rest of this set then switch over to the World Cup. Anderson's played much better this set. Regardless, of what happens here I can't see him taking it to 5.
Thought that ball by Novak was out. Ah well.
Djokovic telling the crowd to shut the feck up
Another set point
Good play by Anderson, shame the ball is out
Becker won 5 out of his 6 slams before hitting 24.
Borg retired at 25.
Nadal's after 2014 FO up until last year was shit on a stick. Didn't make it past the QF at any slam. Djokovic since 2016 didn't make a slam SF up until this Wimbledon.
So no, they aren't better and neither is Federer who won 3 slams in the last two years.
Both Djokovic and Nadal are slowing down and the match yesterday was level or two below the one in 2012 AO for example.
The competition since 2013 was really poor. You have Anderson making 2 slam finals, Nishikori, 31 years old Ferrer, Thiem, Raonic, etc etc.
Murray has been injured for most of the time, Federer is also quite over the hill, yet the old guard is constantly making deep runs at slams because the young guns are just not there. The Dimitrov, Raonic, Nishikori, Cilic generation weren't good enough and the young lads like Thiem and Zverev are pretty useless at slams so far.
This is how I learnt the WC final had started
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