Ferrer - Djokovic - H2H analysis

by Jeremy_Kyle Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 0:09

There is a quite boring quarter final in the upper part of the draw, between Novak Djokovic and David Ferrer. Djokovic seems to play well but is struggling to express consistently the levels seen during the past season, while Ferrer is on a good run and is grinding hard as he usually does in early stages of the tourneys.

Their H2H: please check yourself , although I bet in Djoko's favour.

If Ferrer finds unquestionably a very difficult match up in the top guys, I don't think the same things can be said for Djokovic.. In other terms the two of them play a very similar game, but on those medium slow hard court Ferrer has one in a million chance to out power Djokovic and get the win, making a statement of intent for the clay court season.

by lags72 Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 0:14

Yep, could be a really tasty one if Delpo can find his best form ......

by Jeremy_Kyle Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 3:00

Indeed! Go Delpo Smile

by invisiblecoolers Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 3:28

Well the time has come for the Del Boy, I hope he outgun Djoko in style to send a statement, I wish he beats No.1 in quarters, No.3 in semi's and No.2 in Finals Very Happy

by Jeremy_Kyle Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 3:33

and what a big step forward this would be for Delpo!

by amritia3ee Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 3:37

I don't think he'll beat Ferrer in Round 4 cuppa

by bogbrush Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 3:42

If he and Federer make the semi what will that be this year? 5? Well on the way to making some record.

I'd like to see him fully back, he brought something different to the game and we need something new at the top.

by Jeremy_Kyle Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 3:45

amritia3ee wrote:I don't think he'll beat Ferrer in Round 4

Ah come on you must be Spanish! no way Ferrer has the weapons to win that match. Honestly I am more worried about Cilic.

by amritia3ee Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 4:14

I'm not Spanish but Ferrer could cause an upset.
Cillic is quite dangerous too, I remember he beat Del Potro last summer.

by invisiblecoolers Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 4:32

amritia3ee wrote:I'm not Spanish but Ferrer could cause an upset.
Cillic is quite dangerous too, I remember he beat Del Potro last summer.

Cilic is a real threat, coz he has the better version of Del Potro when comes to game, but poor version of Del Potro when it comes to Belief and Mental Strength. So its 60-40 to Del Boy, if its Del Boy's day he will win for sure

Ferrer is a great player, but come on, in Hardcourts Del boy leading 2-1, and that one loss came in 2008 when DP was half is current level, he got the toughest draw anyways but will over come it. Ferrer not gonna beat Del Boy for sure.

by invisiblecoolers Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 4:35

bogbrush wrote:If he and Federer make the semi what will that be this year? 5? Well on the way to making some record.

I'd like to see him fully back, he brought something different to the game and we need something new at the top.

Yea that would be awesome, everybody expected him to carry the torch when he beat the maestro in the finals of the USO, but injuries ruled the roost.

by lydian Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 4:36

Speaking of Cilic, saw that Nadal/Granollers beat Cilic/DrIvo very easily in doubles for loss of 4 games. That's some nullifying of 2 big servers there.

by noleisthebest Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 4:36

No brainer.

by noleisthebest Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 4:37

I bet the three people who voted for Delpo wouldn't dare put even a tenner on it laughing

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by noleisthebest Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 4:38

And I also bet the three are hopeful Fed fans Laugh

by spuranik Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 4:48

noleisthebest wrote:And I also bet the three are hopeful Fed fans

That's mean... Wink

by invisiblecoolers Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 4:52

noleisthebest wrote:I bet the three people who voted for Delpo wouldn't dare put even a tenner on it .

oh come on, over confidence will spell doom on u NITB Very Happy

, I voted for DP, coz I am a fan of him like how u a fan of Djoko, remember your hero struggled for almost 3 years before he could win the next grandslam, so don't rush with your verdict on DP, if he is said to win I will come back to haunt u ghost

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The last time they met in the Gslam, when DP started to fire all angles Djoko just had no clue, the rain interruption came at the right time to save the champ Very Happy

, dont expect the rain GODs to show the sympathy again.

by lydian Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 5:00

I agree with that invisiblec., Djoko was in real trouble at FO before that break after which DP lost his momentum. I'm going for a DP win.

by noleisthebest Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 5:03

invisiblecoolers wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:I bet the three people who voted for Delpo wouldn't dare put even a tenner on it .

oh come on, over confidence will spell doom on u NITB , I voted for DP, coz I am a fan of him like how u a fan of Djoko, remember your hero struggled for almost 3 years before he could win the next grandslam, so don't rush with your verdict on DP, if he is said to win I will come back to haunt u .

The last time they met in the Gslam, when DP started to fire all angles Djoko just had no clue, the rain interruption came at the right time to save the champ , dont expect the rain GODs to show the sympathy again.

Most people like Delpo.

As for the 4:1 H2H, Delpo's only "win" doesn't really count as that happened when Nole retired with serious injury in Davis Cup last year that took him out of action for 6 weeks. He was very foolish to play that match as he was already injured against Nadal in that USO final.

Delpo has yet to beat Nole and I'll believe he can when it happens.

by invisiblecoolers Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 6:33

@ NITB, stop those injury excuses, he stepped on the field and he was beaten by the better player that day, as simple as that, now stop being like some crazy Nadal fans who say their star can only lose when he is injured. Very Happy

Del Potro trails Djoko by 1-4, and this meeting if happens would be interesing and I would bet on DP to thumb Djoko out of tournament.

last time they met its Del Potro who won, and it was on hard , as simple as that laughing

by Tenez Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 6:37

I think Delpo will have a similar problem when facing Djoko than when he faces Fed. He is going to me moved around. Whereas Fed can do it from the centre of the court thanks to his shotmaking, Djoko can do it while unbalanced in the trameline.

However, I think it should be closer than v Federer.

by amritia3ee Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 6:40

No I see Djokovic as massive favourite if they meet.
Yes Del Potro won when they last played but Djokovic had an injury, and Djoko might not be on his best form but he's 100% fit and that's enough to beat Del Potro IMHO.
Of course thats not to say there can't be an upset, but it would be a big surprise.

by invisiblecoolers Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 6:41

Its gonna be closer and Nole fans gonna be in shock after the match is over,
Del Potro gonna scare the hell out of Nole in quarters with his ferocious ground strokes and serve, i can't wait for it.

by invisiblecoolers Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 6:43

amritia3ee wrote:
Of course thats not to say there can't be an upset, but it would be a big surprise.

Yes Djoko will start as favourite coz he is the defending champion, but it won't surprise me if Del Potro pulls off a win Very Happy

, coz on his day Del Boy can beat anybody and he comes in with no pressure on his shoulders, Nole awaits the shock if DP makes it thus far.

edit -

7-3 in the poll says people are expecting it, so it can't be a BIG SURPRISE Amrit Very Happy

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by amritia3ee Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 6:45

We shall see Smile

In the meanwhile you can solve my clue on the cryptic clue thread Wink

by Jahu Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 6:47

Delpo all the way. Djokos 2-3 fans will desert him after this match.

by noleisthebest Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 6:54

Jahu wrote:Delpo all the way. Djokos 2-3 fans will desert him after this match.

What, even YOU?

by Henman Bill Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 7:28

Bit premature this article.

by Jahu Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 8:11

noleisthebest wrote:
Jahu wrote:Delpo all the way. Djokos 2-3 fans will desert him after this match.

What, even YOU?

Hey, I am the one who repeats always the same jokes about Djoko, you at least be more creative laughing

by noleisthebest Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 8:23

Jahu wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:
Jahu wrote:Delpo all the way. Djokos 2-3 fans will desert him after this match.

What, even YOU?

Hey, I am the one who repeats always the same jokes about Djoko, you at least be more creative

I'm afraid, there's only one way of saying you are a Nole fan....unless you feel inspired tonight?

by Jahu Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 8:35

Djoko is the GOAT. Nitb is my best friend.

True story this one. Kiss kiss.

by LuvSports! Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 8:42

its getting a bit too much in here :P
Get a room jahu! Laugh

by Jahu Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 8:49

Hahah sorry people. I thought while being provoked by nitb, to play a pro-Djoko fan once in my life.

by noleisthebest Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 8:57

Jahu wrote:Hahah sorry people. I thought while being provoked by nitb, to play a pro-Djoko fan once in my life.

There's no need to be shy, Jahu Cool

by Jeremy_Kyle Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 9:06

I think there is no real need for further Djoko's fans, since you have now Jersey in your numbers

by Jahu Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 9:07

noleisthebest wrote:
Jahu wrote:Hahah sorry people. I thought while being provoked by nitb, to play a pro-Djoko fan once in my life.

There's no need to be shy, Jahu

Behave yourself now, it's Saturday Night, things can happen...

by Jahu Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 9:08

JK, I concur, I give up, this is getting too public...

by noleisthebest Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 9:21

Jahu wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:
Jahu wrote:Hahah sorry people. I thought while being provoked by nitb, to play a pro-Djoko fan once in my life.

There's no need to be shy, Jahu

Behave yourself now, it's Saturday Night, things can happen...

Jahu, Saturday night was definitely YESTERDAY, whichever timezone you're in....anyway, now that you've got it all off your chest, you can relax and enjoy Nole's spectacular form in Miami Cool

by slashermcguirk Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 9:21

I like del potro but dont see him beating djokovic. Djokovic has a far superior all round game. Del potro will be a threat but djokovic will wear him down and his return of serve is just immense so bound to get his chances to break. Djokovic has few if any weaknesses, hence has won 4 of the last 5 slams! So glad to see him fulfil his incredible talent the past 18 months.

by Jeremy_Kyle Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 9:23

They said that when he was playing Isner

by noleisthebest Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 9:24

Jeremy_Kyle wrote:They said that when he was playing Isner

I didn't.

by slashermcguirk Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 9:31

That was first time isner beat him. I am not saying djokovic will never lose to these players but he wins majority of the time and particularly in slams when it matters

by Jeremy_Kyle Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 9:43

I rate Delpo a much stronger player than Isner, personally.

by **laverfan** Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 12:54

Jeremy_Kyle wrote:I rate Delpo a much stronger player than Isner, personally.

Isner seems to be improving his net play quite a bit, an area where Del Potro could make some more improvements.

Both are dangerous players and beat their opponents on a good day. Djokovic had chances @IW.

DelPo has two tough matches before he gets to think about Djokovic. Wink

Djokovic has two comparatively easier matches.

by noleisthebest Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 19:48

Jeremy_Kyle wrote:I rate Delpo a much stronger player than Isner, personally.

Who would you rather face across the net in your dream Wimbledon final, then?

by Jeremy_Kyle Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 20:09

noleisthebest wrote:
Jeremy_Kyle wrote:I rate Delpo a much stronger player than Isner, personally.

Who would you rather face across the net in your dream Wimbledon final, then?

If I could realy choose in a Wimbledon final I would like to play........Socal!

by noleisthebest Mon 26 Mar 2012 - 20:16

Jeremy_Kyle wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:
Jeremy_Kyle wrote:I rate Delpo a much stronger player than Isner, personally.

Who would you rather face across the net in your dream Wimbledon final, then?

If I could realy choose in a Wimbledon final I would like to play........Socal!

I'd choose Fognini Cool

by Jeremy_Kyle Tue 27 Mar 2012 - 19:52

Delpotro - Ferrer: a very tough one to call. Ferrer was at full speed against Benneteau, I don't think he made more than a couple of UE the time I watched the match. However, Delpo seems to possess the game to kick the Spanish grinder out of Miami. Go Delpo!

by lydian Tue 27 Mar 2012 - 20:57

I expect Delpo to knock Ferrer off court to be honest (7-5 6-4 type thing).

by slashermcguirk Tue 27 Mar 2012 - 23:02

Never underestimate ferrer, very tricky opponent. I think del potro will edge it but doubt it will be at all one sided. Ferrer will really test him

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