2016 Roland Garros FINAL: [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [2] Andy Murray (UK)

[Denis]

Novak leads the h2h 23-10

Novak leads GS finals h2h 4-2

Novak leads h2h on clay 4-1

 

[EdbergsGhost]

Djoker is peaking at the right time. He'll be fresh when he faces Muzza in this final. I think he can do it in straight sets, four if the nerves get to him.

 

[DarthFed]

Thinking Djoker in 4. Would like to see a 5 set war though in that case Djokovic probably wins too. I've rooted for Murray over Djokovic in one other final (2012 USO) in hopes that Roger could finish that year at #1. I kind of felt dirty in the middle of the match and wasn't rooting for him by the end. This one is clearly more important legacy wise. If Djokovic wins he is either #3 or #2 of all time in my book and with a very good shot at the mythical GOAThood when all is said and done. If he loses then he realistically has 1 or 2 decent shots left at the French and if he never wins the French that is an enormous gap obviously.

 

[britbox]

French Open Final, Roland Garros

v

Novak Djokovic (1) v Andy Murray (2)

H2H: Djokovic leads 23-10

2016 Rome Masters F Clay Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-3
2016 Madrid Masters F Clay Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-2 3-6 6-3
2016 Australian Open F Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-1 7-5 7-6(3)
2015 Paris Masters F Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-2 6-4
2015 Shanghai Masters SF Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-1 6-3
2015 Canadian Masters F Hard Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 6-4 4-6 6-3
2015 FO - RG SF Clay Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-3 6-3 5-7 5-7 6-1
2015 Miami Masters F Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 7-6(3) 4-6 6-0
2015 Indian Wells Masters SF Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-2 6-3
2015 Australian Open F Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 7-6(5) 6-7(4) 6-3 6-0
2014 Paris Masters QF Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 7-5 6-2
2014 Beijing SF Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-3 6-4
2014 US Open QF Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 7-6(1) 6-7(1) 6-2 6-4
2014 Miami Masters QF Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 7-5 6-3
2013 Wimbledon F Grass Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-5 6-4
2013 Australian Open F Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-7(2) 7-6(3) 6-3 6-2
2012 ATP World Tour Finals 11 Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 4-6 6-3 7-5
2012 Shanghai Masters F Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 5-7 7-6(11) 6-3
2012 US Open F Hard Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 7-6(10) 7-5 2-6 3-6 6-2
2012 Olympic Tennis SF Grass Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 7-5 7-5
2012 Miami Masters F Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-1 7-6(4)
2012 Dubai SF Hard Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 6-2 7-5
2012 Australian Open SF Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-3 3-6 6-7(4) 6-1 7-5
2011 Cincinnati Masters F Hard Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 6-4 3-0 Retired
2011 Rome Masters SF Clay Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-1 3-6 7-6(2)
2011 Australian Open F Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-4 6-2 6-3
2009 Miami Masters F Hard Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 6-2 7-5
2008 Cincinnati Masters F Hard Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 7-6(5)
2008 Canada QF Hard Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-6(3)
2008 Monte Carlo Masters R16 Clay Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-0 6-4
2007 Miami Masters SF Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-1 6-0
2007 Indian Wells Masters SF Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-2 6-3
2006 Madrid Masters R16 Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 1-6 7-5 6-3

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[britbox]

Hoping for a good match but I think Novak will be all business and zoned in on history... straight sets.

 

[Moxie]

It seems impossible to me that Novak's nerves won't come into play at some point. He might be tentative at the outset. Andy has to play the aggressive game that won him Rome, and he needs a fast start. I hope for a good match, too, but it's pretty hard to picture Novak allowing a repeat of last year's final. I said Novak in 5, but 4 is more likely.

 

[Moxie]

Thinking Djoker in 4. Would like to see a 5 set war though in that case Djokovic probably wins too. I've rooted for Murray over Djokovic in one other final (2012 USO) in hopes that Roger could finish that year at #1. I kind of felt dirty in the middle of the match and wasn't rooting for him by the end. This one is clearly more important legacy wise. If Djokovic wins he is either #3 or #2 of all time in my book and with a very good shot at the mythical GOAThood when all is said and done. If he loses then he realistically has 1 or 2 decent shots left at the French and if he never wins the French that is an enormous gap obviously.

12 > 14?

 

[EdbergsGhost]

It seems impossible to me that Novak's nerves won't come into play at some point. He might be tentative at the outset. Andy has to play the aggressive game that won him Rome, and he needs a fast start. I hope for a good match, too, but it's pretty hard to picture Novak allowing a repeat of last year's final. I said Novak in 5, but 4 is more likely.

Watching the Rome final, I tend to believe the Serb was saving some reserves for the two weeks here. I agree with you; after being bullied off the court by Wawrinka, I doubt very much he will allow that to happen again, no matter how much he may battle with his nerves.

 

[Moxie]

Watching the Rome final, I tend to believe the Serb was saving some reserves for the two weeks here. I agree with you; after being bullied off the court by Wawrinka, I doubt very much he will allow that to happen again, no matter how much he may battle with his nerves.

I think he actually was gassed in Rome. Nadal, Nishikori left him without much. Even Murray admitted he had the easier run. Novak has had to play a lot of tennis in the last few days, but he does get the day off tomorrow. If he made a mistake last year by coasting a bit after winning the first and expecting Stan to burn off, he won't make the same mistake this year. I expect him to throw everything at this final, come hell or high water. Murray will have to be on the tips of his toes and edge of his comfort zone throughout if he hopes to have a chance.

 

[DarthFed]

12 > 14?

12 with a non-calendar year slam and a significantly better non-slam resume...IMO yes that pushes him above Nadal and Sampras (who didn't have the career slam)

 

[Tennis Fan]

Still going with Murray. He's due.

 

[Moxie]

12 with a non-calendar year slam and a significantly better non-slam resume...IMO yes that pushes him above Nadal and Sampras (who didn't have the career slam)

Significantly better non-Slam resume? That's debatable, isn't it?

 

[Billie]

Watching the Rome final, I tend to believe the Serb was saving some reserves for the two weeks here. I agree with you; after being bullied off the court by Wawrinka, I doubt very much he will allow that to happen again, no matter how much he may battle with his nerves.

Rome final doesn't matter for this Sunday at all. RG was too important for Nole to risk anything in Rome. He wasn't too tired but he was moaning about the court condition numerous times to the ump. He wasn't risking anything there.

And he finally gets a full day off before the final. YAY!!! Go Nole, 20th major final and a chance for Nole slam. That would be amazing.

It won't be easy, but it never is. Maybe 4th time will be his lucky charm.

 

[britbox]

 

[Moxie]

Rome final doesn't matter for this Sunday at all. RG was too important for Nole to risk anything in Rome. He wasn't too tired but he was moaning about the court condition numerous times to the ump. He wasn't risking anything there.

That's one way of looking at it. Still, Andy drew last blood. Probably will linger in the minds of both. I hope it gives Andy heart.

 

[Billie]

That's one way of looking at it. Still, Andy drew last blood. Probably will linger in the minds of both. I hope it gives Andy heart.

Yes, you can always hope.

 

[EdbergsGhost]

Rome final doesn't matter for this Sunday at all. RG was too important for Nole to risk anything in Rome. He wasn't too tired but he was moaning about the court condition numerous times to the ump. He wasn't risking anything there.

And he finally gets a full day off before the final. YAY!!! Go Nole, 20th major final and a chance for Nole slam. That would be amazing.

It won't be easy, but it never is. Maybe 4th time will be his lucky charm.

Now if the weather would be kind enough to cooperate, he should be good to go!

 

[EdbergsGhost]

That's one way of looking at it. Still, Andy drew last blood. Probably will linger in the minds of both. I hope it gives Andy heart.

It will stick in their minds about as much as Murray's 2015 Canadian Masters win.

 

[britbox]

 

[britbox]

Djokovic on the precipice of history...