First Grand Slam of the new decade but some things haven't changed.
Djokovic 3-0 up against Thiem first set.
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First Grand Slam of the new decade but some things haven't changed.
Djokovic 3-0 up against Thiem first set.
Bit of a comeback from Thiem but Djokovic takes the opening set 6-4.
He'll be difficult to stop from here.
Thiem took the lead in the second set but Djokovic levels at 4-4.
Thiem takes the second set 6-4 after Djokovic has a bit of a meltdown after first getting a warning and then losing his first serve for taking too long to serve. He then has a go at the umpire at the change of ends.
Djokovic has collapsed - 4-0 Thiem 3rd set.
Thiem 2 sets to 1 up now after winning the 3rd set 6-2.
Djokovic wins the 4th set 6-3.
We're into a 5th and deciding set.
Djokovic wins 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4.
Good match, I'm sure Thiem will be winning Grand Slams soon enough.
More gamesmanship from the apparently 'injured' Djokovic though when he was on the ropes. He's pulled that time-out trick his whole career to unsettle his opponent and it's a major reason he remains such an unloved champion despite his 'nice guy' facade. It used to drive Andy Murray nuts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir David Gray
You could say that opponents should just shut it out, but when you're on a victory roll like Thiem was it must be hugely disruptive when your opponent basically brings the game to a halt.
Needless to say not a hint of discomfort from Djokovic after forcing a final set.
Yip, almost five minutes between winning the 3rd set to starting the 4th. Djokovic uses that time after time because it works. He is an amazing player though, I just can't take to him