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!
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.