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RG QF: Cecchinato def Djokovic 6-3 7-6(4) 1-6 7-6(11)

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#1 ·
Points won
Checchinato: 140
Nole: 144

Checchinato completely dominated the match and put on a breathtaking display of amazing tennis against an opponent who played at 500% and would've been good enough to beat almost everyone besides Checchinato today. Nole chased down everything and was hitting deep and hard, but he still had no chance against Checchinato, who tried to save energy and didnt want to play anywhere near his 100%. Checchinato could've won way easier if he wanted to but chose not to so he can save energy and save his best for the later rounds as he always does.

5 down, 2 to go :dance:
 
#3 · (Edited)
GOAT passing return on matchpoint

Long live 1HBH


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#6 ·
Cecchinato*
 
#70 ·
You're 100% a clown and clueless. First, because this was an enormously entertaining match which deserves respect and enjoyment and all you can think of is Nadal.

Second, because now more than ever Thiem, always the strongest clay court challenge for Nadal anyway, has the easiest possible quarter and semi path to the final he could have wished.
 
#8 ·
Incredible 4th set tiebreak.

Novak was not at his best most of the match, but the Italian deserved this win given the way he played in sets 1 and 2 and the 4th set breaker. Some Wawrinka-like moments with those down-the-line backhands and some ridiculously good drop shots as well. Congrats!