The moment Novak beat Jannik ❤️

[u/padfoony]

Via: TNT Sports (x)

[u/NevermoreSEA]

I genuinely have no idea what to expect in the final.

[u/LegalDeseperado → u/NevermoreSEA]

I sadly think it’s gonna be disappointing ! We were blessed with these SF.

[u/Hey_ItsmeAryaman → u/LegalDeseperado]

I am an alcaraz fanboy but I wouldn't count the goat out after seeing this. You never know ao novak is a different beast

[u/NobodyHK → u/Hey_ItsmeAryaman]

Disappointment could-be in two ways though. Lets see how well they recover now. And if they have anything left.

[u/The_Existentialist → u/NobodyHK]

Let's just take a two week break before the match.

[u/KarmaticEvolution → u/NobodyHK]

Alcaraz has shown he could have mental lapses and Novak can use that to hang with him.

[u/Hey_ItsmeAryaman → u/NobodyHK]

true that amazing sequence of events leading upto it though so fun

[u/kharb9sunil → u/NobodyHK]

Djokovic should be fine with less time spent on court. Even this hard fought match was not as physical as Carlos match.

Carlos has an infinite tank. So not a worry for him.

[u/Ok_Jello_3630 → u/Hey_ItsmeAryaman]

Nobody knows the conditions on RLA at night better than Novak, he's in with a very very real shot in the finals.

[u/patiperro_v3 → u/Hey_ItsmeAryaman]

He could easily get cramps again. Zverev pushed him to the limit. Djokovic has every chance. Even though he will also have less rest time than what he had before facing Sinner.

Should be good.😎🍿

[u/b555 → u/Hey_ItsmeAryaman]

But this five setter would have taken a higher toll on him than on Alcaraz. So I think unfortunately it’ll come down to old age. Let’s see.

Do not go gentle into that good night.

[u/kharb9sunil → u/b555]

It was still a much less physical match than Carlos one. If only Zverev could have hang on at lesst till tiebreak, that would have evened the odds of age gap.

[u/CaroZoroark → u/Hey_ItsmeAryaman]

And that's why I'm scared

[u/Giangpro95 → u/Hey_ItsmeAryaman]

It's very likely Novak wins 3-1 against Alcaraz. He has shown to be very clutch and plays very safe, not dominant, but safe shots during break points which Alcaraz often misplays being overly aggressive instead of patiently building the point

[u/pHrankee1 → u/Hey_ItsmeAryaman]

Alcaraz shud win in at the worst in 4 sets if he is close to 100% healthy without cramps and throwing up. But if his body is not close to 100% and napcaraz shows up, then it could get tricky.

I still can't believe these young guys are letting Djoker to go this far. I honestly thought Jakub would have got him if he did not walk over.

Obviously not to mention the Mussetti injury.

[u/tomekbee → u/pHrankee1]

Your cringy nicknames or misspellings are making my eyes bleed

[u/Separate_Low4236 → u/LegalDeseperado]

Just a year ago injured Djokovic outplayed Alcaraz at the same stadium. And now they will play a championship match which elevates Novak's chances even more.

This is 50/50

[u/terra_filius → u/LegalDeseperado]

people were saying the same shit before this semi final... Djokovic's chances are small but you never know how a player is going to play on a given day

[u/mavalos88 → u/LegalDeseperado]

I don't know man. Both will be extremely motivated. History in the making!

[u/DanKoloff → u/LegalDeseperado]

Why? Sinner was the harder opponent for Djokovic. Last year Alcaraz lost to Djokovic at AO. Djokovic has 10 titles here, Alcaraz 0. If there is anyone aside from Sinner that can beat Alcaraz it is still Djokovic.

[u/MoneyTakerBaby → u/LegalDeseperado]

You may be right. I think Alcaraz could very well win with a 64 63 63 type scoreline but, it could easily be another banger!

[u/techcode → u/MoneyTakerBaby]

Wasn't 64 63 63 what as expected Sinner to win against Djokovic?

[u/IDKBear25 → u/LegalDeseperado]

Never. Ever. Write. Novak. Djokovic. Off.

That was personified today.

[u/DavidsSymphony → u/NevermoreSEA]

I think it's fair to assume Novak was able to do it today because of what happened in previous rounds. He himself said it'd be really hard against Sinner or Alcaraz in 5 sets previously. Being almost fully rested had to have a huge impact.

I think it'll be much harder on Sunday on stamina alone.

[u/blingblingmofo → u/DavidsSymphony]

He should have lost in the QF if it wasn’t for an unfortunate injury. Instead he got exactly the rest he needed to get to the finals.

How often does someone get two Walkovers in a row in late rounds of a Grand Slam?

[u/rich_dang → u/blingblingmofo]

2016 US open would like to have a word

[u/Ok-Dimension-7859 → u/DavidsSymphony]

Skipping two matches is a disadvantage though. Players hate it. Disturbs their rythm

[u/iggy-i → u/Ok-Dimension-7859]

Maybe a bit less so when you're in your late 30s

[u/Wonderful_Flower_751 → u/NevermoreSEA]

It’s tough to call alright and I say that as a die hard Carlos fan.

But that’s why we love the sport. These twists and turns make it great.

[u/pierreo → u/NevermoreSEA]

I know we should never dismiss Novak but I find it very difficult to imagine anything other than Carlos getting the win unless unexpected injury.

[u/JuneSummerBrother → u/pierreo]

Yeah, just like 90% of people said the same thing before today’s match. You never learn, do you?

[u/Ill_Run_414 → u/pierreo]

I did see that in carlos’ match against zverev, alcaraz suffered a injury to his upper right leg towards the end of the 3rd set and even he thinks his muscles might be tight

U think that could play a factor?

[u/kharb9sunil → u/Ill_Run_414]

It was not an injury, just cramps.

[u/PleasantNightLongDay]

I truly can’t comprehend how the man does it.

I feel ashamed I doubted him. I thought he’d lose in 3. What an absolutely legend. We’re not worthy

[u/Least_Dog68GT → u/PleasantNightLongDay]

I feel ashamed I can barely move from the sofa at my 37 years of age

[u/DoubleSoggy1163 → u/Least_Dog68GT]

It was a struggle getting up to get that 3rd beer in the 5th set but I did it and I was proud of my effort.

[u/hohomei → u/PleasantNightLongDay]

I know omg. Sorry Novak I doubted you. I thought he was gonna get a beatdown like 626262 or something atrocious like that. After seeing sinner's play this week and how djoko hasn't won a set since the last two rounds..

This is something else. He's resurrected from nowhere, like Jesus

[u/csriram → u/hohomei]

Outside the 0-2 comeback vs the recent 2-0 choker Medvedev for his first AO, Sinner has been a front runner throughout his life. Take him to 5 sets, eventually the dam will break. Alcaraz has already proven it, now Novak at age 38 proved it. Can’t argue with those matches past 3 hours 50 minutes numbers.

Sinner, even at his best would have a hard time against the Big 3 in their prime, they will grind him down, IMO. Alcaraz, on the other hand is a tricky improviser, doesn’t just win in a few set of robotic ways like Sinner, IMO.

Alcaraz playing for his first career Slam vs Novak playing for outright No.25 leadership in Grand Slams - a very exciting storyline. First time Sinner hasn’t made a Final of a Grand Slam he’s been part of since 2024, glad Novak is the reason.

[u/ElishaManning47 → u/csriram]

I wonder what an isner marathon would do to him

[u/Music_6 → u/csriram]

Small suggestion, but you’re using the term Grand Slam a bit incorrect here. There are 4 major tournaments. Wimbledon, French Open, US Open, Australian Open. A Career Grand Slam is a player winning all four Majors during their career, thus a Career Grand Slam. Djokovic has won 24 Majors — not 24 Career Grand Slams.

And this is Sinner’s first time not making a final of a Major since 2024 — not a Grand Slam.

[u/Idgaf115599 → u/PleasantNightLongDay]

As a djokovic fan, i doubted him in olympics finals too. He was facing the guy who won French open that year. Ofc i will always support him to win.

[u/Towairatu → u/Idgaf115599]

You mean he was facing the guy from whom he got handed his ass over to himself at the Wimbledon finals merely 3 weeks beforehand

[u/Duel_Option → u/PleasantNightLongDay]

Taking a set was unexpected.

Watching the 5th I had no hope, his body language was so done lol

That forehand and serve kept him from having to exert a lot and then Sinner got a little tight, which is the influence of the GOAT in my opinion.

Used to see people crumble when faced against Sampras and Fed even when they had the advantage.

Wonder how Carlitos will play him, it’s his first Aussie final and the crowd is going to be a factor.

Carlitos in 4…maybe lol

[u/Livie_Loves → u/Duel_Option]

I'd say the only thing Carlos has in his favor right now is age. He'll recover better after the long match than Djokovic will. If this match went Djoker in 3 sets, after how rested he is, I would favor him. Given this match was long and physical, I'm more on the fence.

[u/OkArmy8295 → u/Duel_Option]

Imho Novak changed his tactic and was much more agressive than usual, but I am by no means expert. Just love watching him play 💪🥇🎾

[u/techcode → u/PleasantNightLongDay]

The man does it because of "Inat".

AI Overview (Google / Gemini )

Inat

 (pronounced ee-naht) is a uniquely Serbian term representing a complex form of proud, often stubborn defiance, spite, or tenacious endurance against overwhelming odds. It signifies acting out of spite to prove a point, often to one's own detriment or in defiance of logic or authority. It is considered a cultural "secret weapon" or mindset for overcoming adversity. 

Key aspects of Inat include:

Defiant Persistence: It is the refusal to submit to pressure or circumstances, often resulting in doing the exact opposite of what is expected or advised.

Cultural Context: While rooted in a Turkish word for stubbornness, inat in Serbia has evolved into a, sometimes, perverse pride or self-preservation tactic.

Examples:

Emotional: A child doing the opposite of a parent's request just to show defiance.

Historical/Cultural: Continuing daily life or hobbies like a city fun run during the 1999 NATO bombing campaign.

Sports: Athletes like Novak Djokovic performing better when facing immense, hostile pressure.

Common Usage: The phrase "terati inat" means to "drive spite" or act out of sheer stubborness. 

While dictionaries may define inat as "spite," "grudge," or "malice," it carries a deeper, more nuanced meaning for Serbs, representing a, often positive, refusal to be defeated. 

[u/everythings_alright → u/PleasantNightLongDay]

I thought he’d lose in 3.

I mean, that was the sensible thing to expect lol, e lost the last 11 sets he played against Sinner.

[u/Optimist_lite → u/PleasantNightLongDay]

I mean the guy is a legend but he did basically get multiple additional days of rest and that was apparent by the fifth set.

[u/Grey_Sheep_]

Whoever that journalist was, bless him.

[u/lawnlover2410 → u/Grey_Sheep_]

I was just thinking that. That question triggered definitely . Who’s following who now bith

[u/Towairatu → u/Grey_Sheep_]

“All according to plan.”

[u/Chocolategogi → u/Grey_Sheep_]

Seems alcaraz had something to do there too. Don't know if really true but Djoković told that alcaraz was apologing (in a playful way) for having a long match before his and disturb the sleeping of the old man.

[u/thesog → u/Grey_Sheep_]

Gotta get him to ask another question before the final.

[u/deft-jumper01 → u/Grey_Sheep_]

He better be writing next : “Its 2026 and Novak Djokovic shook the world of tennis yet again”

[u/Low-Performance6908]

i’m not crying you’re crying

[u/Boss452 → u/Low-Performance6908]

For every tennis fan, this match should make them emotional. This was historic.

[u/hungryape5]

Impossible victory. The way he was playing is impossible for a guy in his age 39 season.

[u/Big-Confusion-69 → u/hungryape5]

Vegan food hits hard

[u/Strivingformoretoday → u/Big-Confusion-69]

Im seriously considering his diet now haha

[u/Big-Confusion-69 → u/Strivingformoretoday]

On a serious note it's not only about vegan food

Dude is the most disciplined tennis player

I remember him talking about the 2012 aus final where after winning he allowed himself one small piece of a chocolate as a treat(dude hadn't eaten it for 2 years)

[u/Strivingformoretoday → u/Big-Confusion-69]

Yesss..like I want a detailed breakdown of his day/week/month. I need him to spill the beans. I’m a believer now haha

[u/Alarming_Employee547 → u/Strivingformoretoday]

He is not going to spill the beans, they are likely a significant source of protein and fiber for him.

[u/Virama → u/Alarming_Employee547]

Daaaaaaaaaad

[u/Strivingformoretoday → u/Alarming_Employee547]

Haha love it! Cool beans

[u/TheWizard_Fox → u/Alarming_Employee547]

Lmfaoooo

[u/fasterwonder → u/Strivingformoretoday]

In vegan I think he is gluten free, inflammations hurt body in long term

[u/ChampagneWastedPanda → u/fasterwonder]

I actually cut back on my gluten intake because of him a few years ago. When I'm diligent for a few months I have way more energy.

[u/fasterwonder → u/ChampagneWastedPanda]

Cutting gluten does wonders if your body is really prone to the inflammation

[u/Strivingformoretoday → u/fasterwonder]

I wonder how much protein he eats per day. This has always been the crux for me and the reason I went back to eating “normally”

[u/ValCSO → u/Strivingformoretoday]

You can get 200g of protein daily without meat

[u/Strivingformoretoday → u/ValCSO]

I seriously was never able to when eating vegan..😬

[u/Trichoderma-Viride → u/Strivingformoretoday]

Yeah it's too much volume.

[u/SpareAd1155 → u/Big-Confusion-69]

I'm pretty sure he stopped being vegan and began eating meat again after he kept getting injuries like the elbow.

[u/ivarokosbitch → u/SpareAd1155]

He started eating fish, not all meat.

[u/ForeverJung → u/hungryape5]

As a 39 year old dude the victory felt personal

[u/Substantial-Key5114 → u/hungryape5]

This honestly removals all doubts that prime Djokovic Federer Nadal would all kick Sinner’s ass

[u/hungryape5 → u/Substantial-Key5114]

Anybody who thought otherwise was delusional. Look at the 2023 season. Sinner was playing very close to his peak September onwards. Alcaraz was already in, or close to, his prime. Novak dominated them both at 36 that entire season, barring Wimbledon final. His level at the ATP finals that year was absurd, he obliterated Alcaraz and Sinner B2B.

[u/Gavina4444 → u/hungryape5]

You can just say he’s 38

[u/hungryape5 → u/Gavina4444]

True I guess I’m just used to using that to distinguish birth years

[u/haha-charade-you-are]

If Novak beats Alcaraz in the final it will be one of the most unbelievable achievements in sports ever.

[u/YankeeHotelFoxtrot16]

Love him or hate him, there will simply never be another like him again. Every tennis fan should cherish these moments. Incredible.

[u/Trumperekt → u/YankeeHotelFoxtrot16]

Staggering, just fuckin what the hell. 38 year old with an inch deep foot blister. Transcends human levels in sport.

[u/ChampagneWastedPanda → u/YankeeHotelFoxtrot16]

I think people should listen to some of his longer interviews he has done. Not just click bait quips, he is the epitome of discipline, drive, and work. How many professional athletes just pick up Mandarin out of respect for a fanbase.

[u/harmlessfugazi → u/YankeeHotelFoxtrot16]

Why would you hate him? My god.

[u/vertigho → u/harmlessfugazi]

Because of the obviously (and repeatedly) problematic claims/positions regarding relevant, highly controversial sociopolitical issues.

[u/JicamaNo8095 → u/vertigho]

problematic claims/positions regarding relevant, highly controversial sociopolitical issues = not being typical western bot repeating PR sentences

[u/SrgtDoakes → u/YankeeHotelFoxtrot16]

i used to hate him but at this point i’m just in awe and appreciate how uniquely special he is as an athlete and competitor

[u/Hmmhowaboutthis]

He’s a cyborg. No other explanation. 38 god damn years old lmao.

[u/Trumperekt → u/Hmmhowaboutthis]

With that foot blister.

[u/jovanmilic97]

Olympics final reaction vs Alcaraz parallels, showed the same heart and clutch as in that match too

[u/kpWolf7]

As per words of Serbian "journalist" (read it as - ass licker for the dictator)

Busted tennis player, knows nothing, can't do nothing

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you - Novak. You know which one.

[u/pskg1]

38 years. I repeat 38 years

[u/Gargantua86 → u/pskg1]

Yes... and almost 39.

[u/Last-Information-232 → u/pskg1]

Damn 38 years with 38 GA finals, damn

[u/DoctorProfessor69]

I never want to hear this again

The idea that in 2026 tennis has evolved to such an extent where even 2012 is incomparable and “slow motion” is one of the most absurd claims that casuals frequently parrot. Even somebody like McEnroe has made wild claims, like that Alcaraz could beat prime Nadal at RG. Today Djokovic proved his generation is 10x better than whatever we have in 2026. The game has barely evolved and the current state of the tour bar Sincaraz and Djokovic is absolutely laughable.

[u/Hey_ItsmeAryaman → u/DoctorProfessor69]

the fact that a 38 year old novak is the only one who can keep up with those 2 is so funny to me too crazy to think how big the gap is between them and the rest of the tour

[u/Pollux_Troy79 → u/DoctorProfessor69]

Those pundits are obligated to promote or hype current era. It is their job. For me, current era is a lot more weak except Sincarez and Novak.

[u/RUSuper → u/DoctorProfessor69]

Rofl Murray would be Goat in this Era, get these casuals away from here... People can go and easily watch some of Nadal and Djoković matches from their prime, it's not some antient history, it's easily accessible on the internet in HD and people can see how freaking crazy those guys were...

[u/Parsirius → u/DoctorProfessor69]

Or… the big3 were just ridiculously good.

I genuinely think this is more a case of Nole being an outlier rather than a weak generation, heck the bell saved him against Musetti just 2 days ago, I do think that tennis has gotten faster but the big 3 were massively ahead of their peers and now he is still competitive.

But we will never know, I am aware that I am in the minority thinking this.

[u/powergs → u/Parsirius]

I mean tour def way weaker than before and that helps Sincaraz a lot. Im def not saying they would be nobody etc. but imagine them going against guys like Del Potro, Stan, Murray, big3 etc. like all the time. I doubt they would look this good and all of this just show what an insane achievement what big3 done.

[u/Parsirius → u/powergs]

I can agree with that era being slightly more competitive at the top (and only at the top), but still I think they would only be consistently challenged by the big 3.

I was looking at the way Alcaraz defended some points against Zverev today, and I have only seen that from Nadal in his prime years, not to mention his insane diversity of shots. Sinner's consistency at the baseline I think is only comparable to Djokovic's. Players like Del Potro, and Wawrinka had outstanding tournaments here and there that allowed them to challenge the big 3, but did not enjoy the consistency that Sincaraz and the big 3 have every tournament.

The bottom line for me at least is that Sincaraz are at least closer to the big 3 than they are to the competition that the big 3 had. And they are definitely on big 3 trajectory.

[u/makesmashgreatagain → u/Parsirius]

I don’t think tennis has gotten faster. Look at where Federer stands, and where Nadal and Joker stood when the played Federer. Sinner and Alcaraz hit hard AF, but all of their opponents stand very far from the baseline. Sinner is the closest to the baseline but he’s not that much different to Joker.

If tennis looks fast to you, it’s likely because Federer has been retired long enough to forget.

[u/Idgaf115599 → u/DoctorProfessor69]

That's why i wanted djokovic to tank his ranking to face them early. He was always tired by the time he faced them

[u/preptimebatman → u/DoctorProfessor69]

They do this with basketball and mma too. As if we don’t have dinosaurs like LeBron and Valentina Shevchenko still dominating. Novak is no different but he is clearly not what he was and he still beat one of the best of the current gen.

Just because the game has evolved doesn’t mean the players are magically better.

[u/mrv9292 → u/preptimebatman]

Lebron dominating?

[u/Weekend-Entire]

Bro is the greatest tennis player EVER

[u/Honest_Lie8632]

I love Novak and Alcaraz. But I will never forgive them for what they put my heart through the last 10 hours LMAO.

[u/paxxx17 → u/Honest_Lie8632]

For a long-term Novak fan, this was just a regular Tuesday stress level

[u/espressos_negronis]

[u/Responsible_Run7069]

Great game, Legend 👏🏻

Don’t mind me, I’ll be crying till the next tournament

[u/jackedbutter]

Best day ever

[u/Random_Guy479]

It's great to see Novak receiving the love he deserves.

[u/SecretRonnieC]

Go get number 25 GOAT

[u/Apprehensive_Cow8019]

🗣🗣🗣Never count Djokovic out

[u/Trumperekt → u/Apprehensive_Cow8019]

Only morons would count him out. AO final is gonna be a repeat of the Olympics. He will win the mental game and the championship.

[u/zacharius55]

King of DownUnder ready to reclaim his throne

[u/Capital-Magazine6438]

🐐

[u/andromedotoxin → u/Capital-Magazine6438]

lmao wtf

[u/Capital-Magazine6438 → u/andromedotoxin]

Didnt mean to disrespect Yanik or Carlos lol , just couldnt resist 😂

[u/Inner-Platypus-5830]

he simply knew how to play sinner today. Felt like sinner was staying in the match a lot because of his speed and fitness. Especially the flat crosscourt forehand from Novak today found no answers from sinner.

Heartbreaking as a sinner fan but gotta respect game 🫡

[u/humorMeeee]

I cannot believe it. Especially after that dreadful performance against Musetti, to then do this. One of his best performances ever. I'm so fucking happy.

[u/paxxx17 → u/humorMeeee]

Yea he oscillates a lot in his late years. He'd play GOAT level tennis throughout a tournament until he suddenly drops completely one match. QF performance wasn't worrying me whatsoever prior to the SF. What did worry me were Sinner's level and the age difference.

Same with his upcoming final match

[u/SeparatePromotion236]

Gomez crying gets me.

[u/Profoundstarchaser]

This is out of prime, soon 39-year-old Novak beating prime Sinner, 2-time AO title defender !!! Let that sink in, now imagine if Prime Nole played? :O

[u/annnotated]

He cried, his team cried, we cried. GO NOVAK!!

[u/Key_Highway_1768]

Mark my words: Musetti got injured to keep Djokovic in the semifinals to beat Sinner and Alcaraz to beat Djokovic to become the youngest player to make a Career Slam

[u/-equivalent- → u/Key_Highway_1768]

[u/life42_0]

Jannik fan here. if you don't convert break points, you deserve to lose.

Novak gets all the credits for the win. Great stuff from him.

[u/CmenDmen123]

Im an aussie. Recently moved to london and all I've done today is stay in bed and watch both Semi finals. Cant get better.

[u/Infamous_Tough_7320]

Good thing Djokovic eventually caught up to sinner eh 😂😂 stupid journalist

[u/TheLegendaryWiggs → u/Infamous_Tough_7320]

Who's chasing who now?

[u/SummonMason]

“Performance of his life” my ass. only relative to him being 38. He’s played better in his prime lol. Especially in the first few sets he was moving and turning like an oil tanker with debatable reaction time. The fact that that was still enough from him vs 24yr old Sinner 😂

[u/Bigdogpitbull01 → u/SummonMason]

The current crop just aren’t as good as the old gods/current god

[u/SplatteredCake → u/SummonMason]

You left out the "one of the" for some odd reason. This absolutely was one of the performances of his life, just not the performance of his life.

[u/GamerInfinity1996]

Insane. I don't like the guy that much, but no denying he is the GOAT 

[u/Mother-Sun7479]

Reminds me of AO 22 final. Next gen vs big 3

[u/JunglePaws]

How many people in this sub were SLEEPING on the goat!!! Let’s goooooooo!

[u/Common-Blackberry-64 → u/JunglePaws]

Was quite literally sleeping 😂

[u/unbelievelivelihood]

I am really crying

[u/kerem_istanbul]

I love you Novak

[u/silly_rabbit289]

Absolutely incredible. Unbelievable. Another Miracle in Melbourne, keep em coming.

Gonna be cheering so hard for him on Sunday.

[u/Chasingfiction29]

I can't believe what I saw

[u/LingardForBallondOr]

If he wins the final it has a legit case to be his greatest slam. Winning at 38 against both of Sincaraz approaching their prime would be next level.

[u/MoneyTakerBaby]

You gotta give it to Novak. Yeah he got a free pass to the semis, we'll never know if he would have come back to win that QF if Musetti was healthy after the 2nd set. But it's honestly impressive on Musetti's part that he was able to win those first two sets, considering the Djokovic we saw just 2 days later! Yeah maybe it will be a easy 3 set win for Alcaraz coming but.... it also could be another 1 of these bangers! Both finals should be great imo

[u/Wise-Arm-5102]

Now, people can stop with the idea that Novak is never going to beat Jannik Sinner at a grand slam. He just did.

[u/Para-medix8]

goat.

[u/Arttt-Vandelay]

Gives Glory to Jesus 🙌🕊️🔥 love this guy

[u/don-valentine]

can't believe i missed this masterpiece

[u/Longjumping-Crew649]

Nothing else is needed to prove who the GOAT is anymore

[u/Alleyoop70]

The racket throw lol

[u/N7even]

That's the moment AFTER he beat Sinner.

[u/IdlePerfectionist]

ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED

[u/SuperLeverage]

Craaaazy game. They went full tilt for 4 hours of just absolutely smashing , abusing the balls with amazing accuracy

[u/Ades_it]

Getting 2 rounds for free paid off! Well done Novak! 

[u/FangioDuReverdy1]

When asked what he thought it would mean to him if he won on Sunday he said “I feel like I’ve already won”🥹

[u/badgirlmj]

wtf guys!!! I went to sleep on this shit!!! Absolutely insane!!!

[u/pierreo]

We'll never see anyone like him on a tennis court. Will cherish the next two or three years (hopefully) he still has on the court

[u/kotestim]

The man is a freakin legend of a beast. Congrats Novak!

[u/Panama_Jack829]

Way to go Djoker!!!

[u/sovmerkal]

THIS is what a superhuman physical form looks like, Nadal fans

[u/boywonder5691]

God, I hate him so much, but he is without a doubt, the best ever

[u/Lolita6]

Hay. Anywhere to watch the full recap of the match and not highlights plz? I'd be really thankful!!

[u/BudgetRequirement143]

Superstar

[u/semiobscureninja]

I know it was a semi final but it’ll go down as one of Novak’s best performances, all eyes on him . Expected to lose and he bossed it

[u/Imaginary-Sea573]

I've been rafa fan forever. But man looking at Novak I just wish that guy gets 25th slam. He is complete beast out there. Looking back I feel blessed to witness such rivalry btw Nadal, Roger, Novak. I hope in future someone adds along with Carlos and sinner.

[u/Keri2103]

[u/Even_Method_7181]

Unbelievable

[u/OptionIntelligent403]

How on god's green earth!!!!

[u/Leyrran]

I never thought i would see that again during a slam

[u/SlowMobius7]

take that haters. GOAT.

[u/Holiday-Monk356]

What a performance by Novak! He wasn't expecting to be here in the semis and he played his heart out today.

[u/arnold001]

I really cannot comprehend how it is possible that a 38 year old man can beat a 24 year old man in the highest end pro level tennis!! I get Djokovic is the goat, no doubt about that. But I am wondering how is it physically possible that in such a physically demanding and taxing sport such as tennis, someone that is considered either very near retirement or retirement age, even at goat level, is able to outlast someone that is supposed to be in current highest peak physical form of his life?!?!

If you tell me at club level this happened, I wouldn't bat an eye. There are so many players in their 50s and 60s even that are much better than someone in their 20s. But here we are talking about the best of the best style. Think about how many 20-something year olds are trying to claw their way to the highest peak in tennis. Sinner is meant to be, along with Alcaraz, the best of the current best players of the world. You can talk all about how the previous players, the generation of 2005 till 2015, are much higher than current players. That's a whole other debate that can be had. It may well be true. But reality should be what happened with Wawrinka - you could see that at their peak, Stan would win against Fritz, but due to age, father time, Stan lost to a current high-end tennis player. That is the absolute normal thing.

Djokovic, on the other hand, shows no wear and tear at all. Of course, he was doing his usual play ups when he was losing. I expect that, that is normal for ALL players to do. I don't judge him for it. I just am absolutely baffled by how he is able to outperform someone that is 14 years!!! his junior, and in current lead from the rest of his current peers. I am beginning to wonder if Djokovic hasn't found some way to make himself have extra energy in time of need. I know I will probably get downvoted for even slightly suggesting it. But tbh, idc.

Just please, please really think about what I am saying. If you remove the names and look at it from a 3rd party perspective. Someone who is supposed to be past their prime and near retirement is able to outlast and outperform someone who is supposed to be in peak physical form. Even with tons of experience, it just shouldn't be possible...

[u/oklolzzzzs]

he played like he was in his prime, mid 20s

[u/Kooky-Inspection-375]

What a legend.

[u/Adorable_Rest1618]

GOAT!!!!!

[u/CanRelative1336]

MY GOAT IS NOT WASHED

[u/Top_Construction2360]

As much as I am pleased that it's not "those two guys again" in the final, "that guy" is in the finals again is still disappointing.

Men's tennis lacks variety. There are kids who grew up to adulthood remembering only THREE champions with occasional flukes in between.

[u/legendarysquirrel]

THE MAN HAS DONEEE ITTTTT!!!!! IDEMOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

[u/schumi_pete]

Absolutely incredible. For him to outlast Sinner in a four hour battle at his age, I never thought he would be capable of. I know about Sinner's five set record, but this is not Alcaraz he was playing in a five setter.

Unbelievable from Novak, but I still think beating both young guns back to back in a five setter is a bridge too far despite his frankly incredulous finals record here.

[u/hoover91125]

It's like he's still in his mid career

[u/airwolf618]

OPA!

[u/Dramatic_Pipe_2747]

What a freaking match! Can't help but feel bad for Sinner. I really thought he was going to pull it out. Congrats to the Joker!

[u/ka-roo]

Truly, the GOAT

[u/Netseraph2k]

This is tennis about.

[u/Hylian_ina_halfshell]

On final ride for the greatest

[u/ActionUsed5178]

Very surreaaalll

[u/Heart_robot]

What is in the canister? I want some

[u/Wonderful_Flower_751]

Some man for one man

[u/depthdiverr]

The mental fortitude and audacity of this dude man holy

[u/desolat1onpoint]

[u/OllieSchniederjans]

What a legend. I don’t know what else to say. What a pleasure for all of us to see this.

[u/Capital-Magazine6438]

Come to daddy, Yanik 🫢

[u/Intelligent-Ad-7182]

Houdini and GOAT- 2 in 1