Djokovic/Isner's semi

Anyone notice this is on?

As I suspected, big John is not rolling over here. Break back for 5-5 and now 40-0 on his serve.

What just happened?
Did Djokovic challenge the call cause it looked like they kept playing?
He didn't stop..* looks confused*

Big Johny Bravo is raising his level of expectations, its a real tribute to his hardwork to what he is achieving these days.

Here we go.......

First set to Big John.

Johny Boy outsmarting Nole with his skills.

Isner was hitting outrageous forehands against Fed when he beat him on clay the other week. Partly Fed's fault for adopting a Nadalesque moonballing style, but nonetheless Isner was a monster.

Nadal will be praying for Djoko to lose tonight, but what's the alternative? There's a strong case for Isner beating Nadal: Tall guy, DHBH, amazing serve, knows how to finish at the net, ect

gallery play wrote: There's a strong case for Isner beating Nadal

What's the H2H?

amritia3ee wrote:

gallery play wrote: There's a strong case for Isner beating Nadal

What's the H2H?

i guess Isner is about a foot taller

go Nole!

Djoko just can't believe how often Isner hits the lines, he seems to think it's not fair

Larry Ellison looks like Micky Rourke. They probably went for the same botox treatment

So close and yet so far for the big American. 5-4
Good match

Team Djoko very nervous there, they knew that should have been 2 mp's for John

Holy sh!T match point Isner!

Bread and butter situation for Djoko, he's been there and done that
Tie break it is

Isner starts with an ace

4-2 Isner, euh.. it's on Isner's racket

3 mp's Isner

I think he deserves it

Wow, just wow. What a serve to win it....

Wow, he did it. Isner didn't do anything wrong this match. I take my hat of for him, and judging upon Djoko's reaction at the net, he'll do that too

BTW: where is everyone?? This was a spectacular match folks

Never saw that coming. Thought he would struggle to get a set. Good quality too, more Ws than UEs. Well done to him!!

Bit harsh on Djokovic who won more points, games and 2-1 on breaks too.

Djokovic W 37 UE 20
Isner W 55 UE 41

37-20 is very solid from Djokovic but maybe one too many easy serves and shortish balls?

Amazing improvement in standard by Isner from the Simon match.

Was a cracking match indeed, thoroughly enjoyed it. Isner has shown he can compete with the best now for sure. And he's not just a serve either...his all round game is very good, and his FH is world class. I like that he presents something different on tour too.

Nitb. Upwards and onwards.

Question for Socal1976... how much more sand is needed on Miami courts to neutralise Isner? Should the final be a beach tennis one in Miami?

It's raining.. (men according the PA)

Let's not get too carried away with Isner. Might guess he'll finish the season around 8-10 at the moment. Revise up or down a bit as we see how long he can continue this form.

Wow. That was refreshing and enjoyable. Never saw it coming but I will not complain. Now, would asking for two upsets in one day be too much?

Poor Socal...if only the court was faster
I gotta say Djokovic was no where near his best,he was really struggling with his serve

Very well played to John Isner. He hung in there and competed even when the going got tough and from what I saw I felt he deserved the win. As for Novak I get the distinct impression (now that he is a multi-slam winner) that it is slams he wants so much more than anything else and intends on saving his best for those tournies. I am not saying he isn't trying but just that the intensity he brings to court in slams seem absent (lately) in lesser tournaments.

CaledonianCraig wrote: As for Novak I get the distinct impression (now that he is a multi-slam winner) that it is slams he wants so much more than anything else and intends on saving his best for those tournies. I am not saying he isn't trying but just that the intensity he brings to court in slams seem absent (lately) in lesser tournaments.

He has Fedal to exemplify what a tennis legacy should be, which is what he truly desires (do I sound like NiTB? ). Dubai, perhaps, could be categorised that way Craig, but he fought well (or Isner fought rather well). Other top players have suffered loses as well, there is no shame in it, to lose to a player on fire.

He will take positives and have a better strategy next time these two play.

gallery play wrote:

amritia3ee wrote:

gallery play wrote: There's a strong case for Isner beating Nadal

What's the H2H?

i guess Isner is about a foot taller

hahahahha

awesomne

Johnny Boy rules

laverfan wrote:Nitb. Upwards and onwards.

Question for Socal1976... how much more sand is needed on Miami courts to neutralise Isner? Should the final be a beach tennis one in Miami?

Are we talking Beach Tennis like Beach Volley ball ? that would be an interesting addon to the slowing tour.

This from Neil Harman on twitter

The Djoker's jaw stubbornly set in press conference. He's p****d

http://twitter.com/#!/neilharmantimes

I want to know what he has to say.

@hawkeye

Like Fed says, if you lose just leave the place calm and clean. Isner played awesome match, we all know he is fastly becoming a superstar and this match is just a big stepping stone, he beat the monstrous no.1 player of the world.
Hats off Johnyy Bravo

laverfan wrote:

CaledonianCraig wrote: As for Novak I get the distinct impression (now that he is a multi-slam winner) that it is slams he wants so much more than anything else and intends on saving his best for those tournies. I am not saying he isn't trying but just that the intensity he brings to court in slams seem absent (lately) in lesser tournaments.

He has Fedal to exemplify what a tennis legacy should be, which is what he truly desires (do I sound like NiTB? ). Dubai, perhaps, could be categorised that way Craig, but he fought well (or Isner fought rather well). Other top players have suffered loses as well, there is no shame in it, to lose to a player on fire.

He will take positives and have a better strategy next time these two play.

Yes Isner fought very well right to the end and won. Novak can and will do better when it matters most but the intensity in his play just wasn't there enough today and he paid for that. I don't think it is really any real big deal in the grand scheme of things but like they tapped into on Sky it is a blow to the air of invincibility he had built up last year. With every defeat it gives more hope to his opponents in future matches which won't mak things any easier for him. Miami next week has now grown in importance for him and Murray as they look to re-establish themselves and get the ranking points rolling in again and maybe even more so for Novak as his lead in the rankings is being slowly eroded away.

CaledonianCraig wrote:I don't think it is really any real big deal in the grand scheme of things but like they tapped into on Sky it is a blow to the air of invincibility he had built up last year. With every defeat it gives more hope to his opponents in future matches which won't mak things any easier for him. Miami next week has now grown in importance for him and Murray as they look to re-establish themselves and get the ranking points rolling in again and maybe even more so for Novak as his lead in the rankings is being slowly eroded away.

He has lost about 600+ points because he could not defend IW. It is a tough road to stay at the top, getting there is easier, relatively speaking.

http://live-tennis.eu/

The longevity at the top is one of hardest achievements, no matter what Wee Keira theorists say. To become the hunted, rather than the hunter and yet stay ahead of the pack is very good.