AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2021: 8th -21st February. Mens Draw in 1st post.

Medvedev was 0 - 3 down but it is now 3 -3!!! Go Medvedev :thumbup:

First set to Djokovic 7 -5

As expected Nole winning 1st set and most likely win 2nd set too way it going. If was semis or earlier Med would have chance beating Nole but this Grand Slam final and most players be too nervous and scared (like Med is) and Nole experienced in Grand Slam final so he more confident.

Hmm I might be switching off soon sadly.

That main reason why big 3 keeps winning finals cos they experienced and anyone else just get too scared and nervous so they can’t challenge big 3 in final. We need someone have strong mental strength play final just like any other match instead treat this like Grand Slam final (that get in your head). It shame really.

What a fantastic performance by Novak, totally dominated the form player on the tour.

Absolutely masterful win by Novak. Looking at just their game styles it should have been closer but Novak out-experienced Daniil and got it spot on - knew exactly when to be rock solid and when to step up the aggression. So close, then uh oh suddenly it isn't. Daniil didn't get nervous as such, he just didn't know what to do when it started slipping away. It's what the greats do and Novak will probably finish his career the greatest. More broadly, so wonderful to have the theatre of live tennis back in our lives - no drama like it :thumbup:

Certainly it was a pretty amazing display from Djokovic once the first was under his belt, however still thought Medvedev underperformed and just seemed uncertain. Obviously under pressure but erred too often and really expected more from him. As a final obviously seen some great tennis but still was a bit disappointing. seems the younger guns still have a lot of work to do (in terms of Grand slams)

Medvedev lost one point (and with it, the first set) and disintegrated. i find it very difficult to admire Djokovic but that's largely because of his mannerisms, his belligerence, but that domineering nature is what makes him a winner.

Agree with what you say Harriet. Whilst I admire the man, I will never be able to like him.