Novak Djokovic - Andrey Rublev
With Djokovic's current form at 35, betting against him is only because you are hoping to be lucky one time and get the odds of him loosing. Djokovic has the ability to go all through and win this competition. In the second set with Rublev, Djokovic totally outplayed him, the pressure got to him and Djokovic used it to his advantage. His next game is against Medvedev, and he will be totally focused on that to win so he can progress into the finals 
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My bet on Rublev did not age that well 
Đoković really looks dominant, he secured the semis already.
Tsitsipas won the 3rd set TB against Medvedev and will fight it out with Rublev for the 2nd spot in the group.
My favorites are Rublev and FAA, and overall Đoković is the most likely to win overall.
Đoković really looks dominant, he secured the semis already.
Tsitsipas won the 3rd set TB against Medvedev and will fight it out with Rublev for the 2nd spot in the group.
My favorites are Rublev and FAA, and overall Đoković is the most likely to win overall.
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I think Djokovic will win, he will be super psyched about his news from yesterday regarding AO,
so I might do an in play bet if Rublev takes the lead...
I think Djokovic will win, he will be super psyched about his news from yesterday regarding AO,
so I might do an in play bet if Rublev takes the lead...
have to say that I did not expect to see Djokovic this good, but he looked today as in best days, cannot see someone to take him down on this Masters
AO visa issues are now gone, and he could see himself another GS title as well, looking at Nadal play here, Djokovic is pruned to overcome him in GS numbers next year
Me neither, I cannot see anyone beating him, as I said earlier it is like he is at the top
of his game ATM. His mental state and belief are 100%
I believe his 2023 season has got underway since that AO news!
Maybe his age is finally affecting his performance, I don't know. But this performance from him certainly did not feel like the Rafael Nadal we all know.
Nadal himself said after his elimination that he is currently lout of self-confidence and mental strength to play at a high level. But without victories he will have a hard time getting all that back.
He had some problems with his health this year and could not play some tournaments. But he is already 36 and he has noticed himself that the young players have it easier to play.
Yes, Nadal is one of those elite players as he can completely turn on the switch in a BO5 games and this opponent didn't know what to do as he thought that Nadal is already down and he is about to win the games against him.
Right now though, we understand if he doesn't have that confidence, he is not getting any younger, his body is battered and bruised. But for sure, it will only take just a game for him to have that mentally again and become a beast.
Of course, his injuries which he is probably constantly carrying will eat away at confidence
especially towards the end of the season.
In the coming season the GOAT decision will be made purely related to the number of won Grand Slam tournaments. Given these news about the AO for Djokovic, he now knows that he does indeed get one more chance to go into absolute superstar mode and really win it all. Should he start off with the AO and a win there, the big showdown will be at the French Open and Nadal will be under unbelievable pressure regarding his health condition. I doubt we will see him playing a lot until the clay season starts then. The French Open is probably the only tournament he might be able to stop Djokovic in the coming year. Let the games begin!
I'm really looking forward to the upcoming season. 
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I think Djokovic will win, he will be super psyched about his news from yesterday regarding AO,
so I might do an in play bet if Rublev takes the lead...
I think Djokovic will win, he will be super psyched about his news from yesterday regarding AO,
so I might do an in play bet if Rublev takes the lead...
have to say that I did not expect to see Djokovic this good, but he looked today as in best days, cannot see someone to take him down on this Masters
AO visa issues are now gone, and he could see himself another GS title as well, looking at Nadal play here, Djokovic is pruned to overcome him in GS numbers next year
Me neither, I cannot see anyone beating him, as I said earlier it is like he is at the top
of his game ATM. His mental state and belief are 100%
I believe his 2023 season has got underway since that AO news!
Maybe his age is finally affecting his performance, I don't know. But this performance from him certainly did not feel like the Rafael Nadal we all know.
Nadal himself said after his elimination that he is currently lout of self-confidence and mental strength to play at a high level. But without victories he will have a hard time getting all that back.
He had some problems with his health this year and could not play some tournaments. But he is already 36 and he has noticed himself that the young players have it easier to play.
Yes, Nadal is one of those elite players as he can completely turn on the switch in a BO5 games and this opponent didn't know what to do as he thought that Nadal is already down and he is about to win the games against him.
Right now though, we understand if he doesn't have that confidence, he is not getting any younger, his body is battered and bruised. But for sure, it will only take just a game for him to have that mentally again and become a beast.
Of course, his injuries which he is probably constantly carrying will eat away at confidence
especially towards the end of the season.
Maybe his age is finally affecting his performance, I don't know. But this performance from him certainly did not feel like the Rafael Nadal we all know.
Nadal himself said after his elimination that he is currently lout of self-confidence and mental strength to play at a high level. But without victories he will have a hard time getting all that back.
He had some problems with his health this year and could not play some tournaments. But he is already 36 and he has noticed himself that the young players have it easier to play.
Yes, Nadal is one of those elite players as he can completely turn on the switch in a BO5 games and this opponent didn't know what to do as he thought that Nadal is already down and he is about to win the games against him.
Right now though, we understand if he doesn't have that confidence, he is not getting any younger, his body is battered and bruised. But for sure, it will only take just a game for him to have that mentally again and become a beast.
Maybe his age is finally affecting his performance, I don't know. But this performance from him certainly did not feel like the Rafael Nadal we all know.
Nadal himself said after his elimination that he is currently lout of self-confidence and mental strength to play at a high level. But without victories he will have a hard time getting all that back.
He had some problems with his health this year and could not play some tournaments. But he is already 36 and he has noticed himself that the young players have it easier to play.
Maybe his age is finally affecting his performance, I don't know. But this performance from him certainly did not feel like the Rafael Nadal we all know.
Nadal himself said after his elimination that he is currently lout of self-confidence and mental strength to play at a high level. But without victories he will have a hard time getting all that back.
He had some problems with his health this year and could not play some tournaments. But he is already 36 and he has noticed himself that the young players have it easier to play.
Nadal must also have hoped that Ruud would lose. But already after the first set Nadal could say goodbye to the semi-finals. Additional to that it was then clear that Alcaraz would definitely remain number one this year. But Nadal woul not have deserved it either. For long periods of the match against Auger-Aliassime he was simply worse and deserved to lose.
Sets 2 and 3 between Ruud and Fritz were exciting. Fritz really did a lot and gave Ruud some difficulties.
Sets 2 and 3 between Ruud and Fritz were exciting. Fritz really did a lot and gave Ruud some difficulties.
Rudd certainly faced a lot of difficulties from Fritz. In the first set, it felt like Rudd is about to run away with things. Fritz, on the other hand, came back and got him some Herbalife. But in the end, even though he gave some real difficulty to Rudd he still was not able to bring victory for himself.
And Nadal did not play well. So, I think you made a valid point that he did not deserve to reach the next stage of the competition. Maybe his age is finally affecting his performance, I don't know. But this performance from him certainly did not feel like the Rafael Nadal we all know.
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I think Djokovic will win, he will be super psyched about his news from yesterday regarding AO,
so I might do an in play bet if Rublev takes the lead...
I think Djokovic will win, he will be super psyched about his news from yesterday regarding AO,
so I might do an in play bet if Rublev takes the lead...
have to say that I did not expect to see Djokovic this good, but he looked today as in best days, cannot see someone to take him down on this Masters
AO visa issues are now gone, and he could see himself another GS title as well, looking at Nadal play here, Djokovic is pruned to overcome him in GS numbers next year
Tough tournament for Nadal, his 2nd straight set loss against FAA yesterday. He's playing Ruud next, based on recent performances he'll lose that one as well.
He's out and has nothing to play for - and he doesn't even look physically able to cope anymore.
I'll try a cheeky bid on Rublev against Đoković today @3.50 odds. He played well against Medvedev, the odds are attractive although I do expect Đoković to win.
He's out and has nothing to play for - and he doesn't even look physically able to cope anymore.
I'll try a cheeky bid on Rublev against Đoković today @3.50 odds. He played well against Medvedev, the odds are attractive although I do expect Đoković to win.
I absolutely agree with you. Nadal has not been playing well at all. And certainly, he is not going to be very confident about his next match as well. Especially after knowing how well his opponent is performing. And I think him not being able to play physically. Well, he’s also because of his age.
Rublev versus Djokovic match is currently going on. Novak Djokovic has taken the first set and looking much more comfortable compared to his opponent.
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Fritz won the second Trofo and my bet on Ruud was good, close enough match, just the
3rd set tie break to decide the winner.
First up tomorrow is Rublev v Medvedev, the commentators on Amazon Prime are
giving Rublev a solid chance at winning, I'm not so sure though.
Second match Medvedev v Tsitsipas, that should be a close one, Medvedev is favourite.
I think you've mistakenly made it Rublev vs Medvedev, which is Rublev vs Novak Djokovic. For now the loss of Novak Djokovic against Rune in the Paris Master's seems to be the reason for the Amazon Prime commentators to fix it a winning for Rublev. In the match between Medvedev and Tsitsipas, it is going to be win for Medvedev though both are almost in a same level based on their recent matches win/loss history.Fritz won the second Trofo and my bet on Ruud was good, close enough match, just the
3rd set tie break to decide the winner.
First up tomorrow is Rublev v Medvedev, the commentators on Amazon Prime are
giving Rublev a solid chance at winning, I'm not so sure though.
Second match Medvedev v Tsitsipas, that should be a close one, Medvedev is favourite.
I did! of course it's Djokovic today
Tough tournament for Nadal, his 2nd straight set loss against FAA yesterday. He's playing Ruud next, based on recent performances he'll lose that one as well.
He's out and has nothing to play for - and he doesn't even look physically able to cope anymore.
I'll try a cheeky bid on Rublev against Đoković today @3.50 odds. He played well against Medvedev, the odds are attractive although I do expect Đoković to win.
Agree that Rublev should be good against Djoković but I wanted a safer bet for higher stake. Looked at handicaps but couldn't find +5.5 that pays decent so ended up playing Rublev to win at least one set @1.9.He's out and has nothing to play for - and he doesn't even look physically able to cope anymore.
I'll try a cheeky bid on Rublev against Đoković today @3.50 odds. He played well against Medvedev, the odds are attractive although I do expect Đoković to win.
Hopefully he will storm Djoković in the beginning and get on scoreboard before breaking apart.
Can't get decent odds either, I was looking at a simple bet on whether there will be a tie break,
around 1.8 for YES but it's too hard to call that one so I will hold fire altogether.
I think Djokovic will win, he will be super psyched about his news from yesterday regarding AO,
so I might do an in play bet if Rublev takes the lead...
Tough tournament for Nadal, his 2nd straight set loss against FAA yesterday. He's playing Ruud next, based on recent performances he'll lose that one as well.
He's out and has nothing to play for - and he doesn't even look physically able to cope anymore.
I'll try a cheeky bid on Rublev against Đoković today @3.50 odds. He played well against Medvedev, the odds are attractive although I do expect Đoković to win.
Agree that Rublev should be good against Djoković but I wanted a safer bet for higher stake. Looked at handicaps but couldn't find +5.5 that pays decent so ended up playing Rublev to win at least one set @1.9.He's out and has nothing to play for - and he doesn't even look physically able to cope anymore.
I'll try a cheeky bid on Rublev against Đoković today @3.50 odds. He played well against Medvedev, the odds are attractive although I do expect Đoković to win.
Hopefully he will storm Djoković in the beginning and get on scoreboard before breaking apart.
Tough tournament for Nadal, his 2nd straight set loss against FAA yesterday. He's playing Ruud next, based on recent performances he'll lose that one as well.
He's out and has nothing to play for - and he doesn't even look physically able to cope anymore.
I'll try a cheeky bid on Rublev against Đoković today @3.50 odds. He played well against Medvedev, the odds are attractive although I do expect Đoković to win.
He's out and has nothing to play for - and he doesn't even look physically able to cope anymore.
I'll try a cheeky bid on Rublev against Đoković today @3.50 odds. He played well against Medvedev, the odds are attractive although I do expect Đoković to win.
Nadal must also have hoped that Ruud would lose. But already after the first set Nadal could say goodbye to the semi-finals. Additional to that it was then clear that Alcaraz would definitely remain number one this year. But Nadal woul not have deserved it either. For long periods of the match against Auger-Aliassime he was simply worse and deserved to lose.
Sets 2 and 3 between Ruud and Fritz were exciting. Fritz really did a lot and gave Ruud some difficulties.
Sets 2 and 3 between Ruud and Fritz were exciting. Fritz really did a lot and gave Ruud some difficulties.
^
Fritz won the second Trofo and my bet on Ruud was good, close enough match, just the
3rd set tie break to decide the winner.
First up tomorrow is Rublev v Medvedev, the commentators on Amazon Prime are
giving Rublev a solid chance at winning, I'm not so sure though.
Second match Medvedev v Tsitsipas, that should be a close one, Medvedev is favourite.
I think you've mistakenly made it Rublev vs Medvedev, which is Rublev vs Novak Djokovic. For now the loss of Novak Djokovic against Rune in the Paris Master's seems to be the reason for the Amazon Prime commentators to fix it a winning for Rublev. In the match between Medvedev and Tsitsipas, it is going to be win for Medvedev though both are almost in a same level based on their recent matches win/loss history.Fritz won the second Trofo and my bet on Ruud was good, close enough match, just the
3rd set tie break to decide the winner.
First up tomorrow is Rublev v Medvedev, the commentators on Amazon Prime are
giving Rublev a solid chance at winning, I'm not so sure though.
Second match Medvedev v Tsitsipas, that should be a close one, Medvedev is favourite.
^
Fritz won the second Trofo and my bet on Ruud was good, close enough match, just the
3rd set tie break to decide the winner.
First up tomorrow is Rublev v Medvedev, the commentators on Amazon Prime are
giving Rublev a solid chance at winning, I'm not so sure though.
Second match Medvedev v Tsitsipas, that should be a close one, Medvedev is favourite.
I think you've mistakenly made it Rublev vs Medvedev, which is Rublev vs Novak Djokovic. For now the loss of Novak Djokovic against Rune in the Paris Master's seems to be the reason for the Amazon Prime commentators to fix it a winning for Rublev. In the match between Medvedev and Tsitsipas, it is going to be win for Medvedev though both are almost in a same level based on their recent matches win/loss history. Fritz won the second Trofo and my bet on Ruud was good, close enough match, just the
3rd set tie break to decide the winner.
First up tomorrow is Rublev v Medvedev, the commentators on Amazon Prime are
giving Rublev a solid chance at winning, I'm not so sure though.
Second match Medvedev v Tsitsipas, that should be a close one, Medvedev is favourite.
^
Fritz won the second Trofo and my bet on Ruud was good, close enough match, just the
3rd set tie break to decide the winner.
First up tomorrow is Rublev v Medvedev, the commentators on Amazon Prime are
giving Rublev a solid chance at winning, I'm not so sure though.
Second match Medvedev v Tsitsipas, that should be a close one, Medvedev is favourite.
Fritz won the second Trofo and my bet on Ruud was good, close enough match, just the
3rd set tie break to decide the winner.
First up tomorrow is Rublev v Medvedev, the commentators on Amazon Prime are
giving Rublev a solid chance at winning, I'm not so sure though.
Second match Medvedev v Tsitsipas, that should be a close one, Medvedev is favourite.
Nadal as I said earlier has had 10 appearances here and never won and it looks like he is
out with that loss today.
Match tonight with Ruud v Fritz is a crunch one, both players with wins in their first matches.
Didn't expect much from Nadal in this tournament and we are lucky we are getting such good odds on bets against him. All the guys in his group have the shot power to push trough Nadal defense and I am thinking he will leave this tournament with all three loses.out with that loss today.
Match tonight with Ruud v Fritz is a crunch one, both players with wins in their first matches.
Ruud took first set against Fritz easier than I expected, my bet on this one is over 23.5 games so I need Fritz to take second set. He looks better in second set so hopefully that will be enough.
That's big news for Djokovic, he will be pumped up with that and will be driven for next year.
Good news for Djokovic, the change in government has been in his favor, plus the Australians who were angry with him about visiting their country unvaccinated have moved on. That ban cost him a record, he would have had a chance to win the Australian open for the 10th time, but that was cut short. He will have a shot next year, and I am pretty sure that he will be ready to take his opportunity. In accordance with my prediction that Felix will be able to beat Nadal and it happened in straight sets, it can even be said that Felix did not get too much resistance from Nadal. Nadal continues his bad record in this tournament because this is a tournament he has participated in quite a lot but has never won a trophy.
Great news for Djokovic as his three-year ban on entering Australia has been lifted and he can get a visa for early next year's tournament, the Australian Open.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-15/novak-djokovic-to-be-granted-visa-for-australian-open/101657262
Great news for Djokovic as his three-year ban on entering Australia has been lifted and he can get a visa for early next year's tournament, the Australian Open.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-15/novak-djokovic-to-be-granted-visa-for-australian-open/101657262
That's big news for Djokovic, he will be pumped up with that and will be driven for next year.
Nadal as I said earlier has had 10 appearances here and never won and it looks like he is
out with that loss today.
Match tonight with Ruud v Fritz is a crunch one, both players with wins in their first matches.
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