Novak DJokovic = worst sportsmanship ever!

[jamesblakefan#1]

I mean seriously, how bush league was that 'injury TO' right before Murray served for it. He pulled the same thing last year's final when Nadal was gaining momentum. Utter lack of class and showing his true colors when the going gets tough. He has clearly surpassed Nadal when it comes to BS medical timeouts, at least Rafa took his GS final beatings like a man and didn't resort to tactics like that to try to throw off his opponent. No respect for him after today.

[Fifth Set]

I did enjoy that the fans booed him for it. Love 'em or hate 'em (I usually hate 'em), the New Yorkers don't hold back.

[MurrayMyInspiration]

Im no hater but I honestly lost a lot of respect for him when he did that.

[Bartelby]

He was in what appeared genuine pain and playing like it.

[Antonio Puente]

I honestly don't care. If it works, it's a smart play. Gamesmanship is fine. Anything for the victory.

[Legend of Borg]

Originally Posted by Antonio Puente

I honestly don't care. If it works, it's a smart play. Gamesmanship is fine. Anything for the victory.

Terrible attitude.

Modern day phenomenon, definitely.

I can't respect people like you.

[PeteD]

Originally Posted by Antonio Puente

I honestly don't care. If it works, it's a smart play. Gamesmanship is fine. Anything for the victory.

You don't really mean that

[NJ1]

I was rooting for Murray, but I have no issue with Djokovic's conduct during the match. Afterwards, he proved the epitome of good sportsmanship. Props to both guys for an amazing final.

[Loose Cannon]

Originally Posted by Antonio Puente

I honestly don't care. If it works, it's a smart play. Gamesmanship is fine. Anything for the victory.

Pretty much.


They can give the Sportman of the Year to someone who likes that kind of stuff.

When you are on the verge of losing your 3rd straight GS Final...........you have to pull all stops......

If what he tried was strictly Gamemanship......it was worth the effort. Had he pulled it off.....Im sure he wouldnt have cared how it came off....

[Nathaniel_Near]

Originally Posted by Antonio Puente

I honestly don't care. If it works, it's a smart play. Gamesmanship is fine. Anything for the victory.

Ahahaha. Of course.

PS, Nadal's OG is worth 5 Majors.

[smash hit]

Originally Posted by Antonio Puente

If it works, it's a smart play. Gamesmanship is fine. Anything for the victory.

You took the words right out of the mouth of Djokovic. This is what he had to say in 2005, when he took four MTO's in a match against Monfils,

At the 2005 Open, Djokovic beat Gael Monfils, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(5), 0-6, 7-5 in a match that spanned four hours and two minutes and featured four stoppages of play from Djokovic, who requested the trainer to treat his respiratory and cramping issues. At 4-4 in the fifth set of that match, the seemingly spent Serbian climbed off the court and took an injury timeout that spanned nearly 13 minutes then won three of the final four games.

Confronted with questions of whether he resorted to gamesmanship to pull out that victory, Djokovic said he could not have completed the match without receiving treatment.

“I cannot describe how I was feeling; you just have to be on court feeling it,” Djokovic said. “I’m not used to hard five-set matches. I know for people watching it (taking the breaks) is really irritating, but this is the only way I could win and continue. I am not thinking this would be nice for the people watching, I am thinking and trying to win.”

As you said anything for the victory. Leopards really don't change their spots.

[RF20Lennon]

Originally Posted by smash hit

You took the words right out of the mouth of Djokovic. This is what he had to say in 2005, when he took four MTO's in a match against Monfils,

At the 2005 Open, Djokovic beat Gael Monfils, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(5), 0-6, 7-5 in a match that spanned four hours and two minutes and featured four stoppages of play from Djokovic, who requested the trainer to treat his respiratory and cramping issues. At 4-4 in the fifth set of that match, the seemingly spent Serbian climbed off the court and took an injury timeout that spanned nearly 13 minutes then won three of the final four games.

Confronted with questions of whether he resorted to gamesmanship to pull out that victory, Djokovic said he could not have completed the match without receiving treatment.

“I cannot describe how I was feeling; you just have to be on court feeling it,” Djokovic said. “I’m not used to hard five-set matches. I know for people watching it (taking the breaks) is really irritating, but this is the only way I could win and continue. I am not thinking this would be nice for the people watching, I am thinking and trying to win.”

As you said anything for the victory. Leoprads really don't change their spots.

I think he meant that is the only way he could continue playing not that he used it to win but I could be wrong. You never know with these guys

[merwy]

Originally Posted by RF20Lennon

I think he meant that is the only way he could continue playing not that he used it to win but I could be wrong. You never know with these guys

In a certain way, those two mean the same thing.

[RF_fan]

Originally Posted by Bartelby

He was in what appeared genuine pain and playing like it.

If you're not fit enough, then retire or lose. It's part of the game.

[Marius_Hancu]

Originally Posted by Bartelby

He was in what appeared genuine pain and playing like it.

right .................

[Telepatic]

Originally Posted by jamesblakefan#1

No respect for him after today.

When did you have any sympathy or respect for Novak anyway?

Just release your needle from Djokovic voodoo doll and take a big breath.

First Americans don't give him day of rest, then they whistle him for having cramps in 5th set, pretty hilarious stuff.

[jamesblakefan#1]

Originally Posted by Telepatic

When did you have any sympathy or respect for Novak anyway?

Just release your needle from Djokovic voodoo doll and take a big breath.

So you're defending that crap he pulled today? And like I said, he did the same thing last year vs Rafa. Face it, your boy is the lowest of low in terms of this. A leopard doesn't change its spots.

[Telepatic]

Originally Posted by jamesblakefan#1

So you're defending that crap he pulled today? And like I said, he did the same thing last year vs Rafa. Face it, your boy is the lowest of low in terms of this. A leopard doesn't change its spots.

I'm pretty sure Novak took that MTO just to get on his feet and get over with this match.

[TheF1Bob]

Originally Posted by jamesblakefan#1

So you're defending that crap he pulled today? And like I said, he did the same thing last year vs Rafa. Face it, your boy is the lowest of low in terms of this. A leopard doesn't change its spots.

Please tell me this is a bad joke? He's the originator of the MTO.

[jamesblakefan#1]

Originally Posted by TheF1Bob

Please tell me this is a bad joke? He's the originator of the MTO.

Two wrongs don't make a right. I hated when Nadal did it, hate when Nole pulls it. It's awful and makes tennis look like a sissy sport.