Where would you rank Djokovic now?

Phoenix1983 · 01-27-2013, 04:22 AM

After winning his sixth slam and becoming the AO GOAT (4 titles, including 3 consecutive), where would you rank Djokovic among Open Era greats? *

As well as his slams, he has two years as world No 1, two YECs and has won 7 of the 9 Masters series events.

For me, Djokovic is now ahead of Wilander, Becker and Edberg.

He is still a bit short of the Lendl/Connors/Agassi/McEnroe tier though (and some way short of Fed/Sampras/Borg/Nadal).

Thus I would rank him 9th in the Open Era at present.

* Players who played their whole career in the Open Era.

Prisoner of Birth · 01-27-2013, 04:24 AM

I normally rank players based on what I see them finishing with (which I admit is probably the wrong approach to it). And honestly, I see Djokovic being probably the 5th GOAT in my list by the time he's done, behind Federer, Nadal, Sampras and Borg.

dominikk1985 · 01-27-2013, 04:55 AM

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I normally rank players based on what I see them finishing with (which I admit is probably the wrong approach to it). And honestly, I see Djokovic being probably the 5th GOAT in my list by the time he's done, behind Federer, Nadal, Sampras and Borg.

ahead of laver and connors?

IMO he must win at least win 10 majors to pass connors (yeah I know he has 8 but he has a lot more weeks at one and tournament wins-yeah a lot of them were mickey mouse) and 15 to pass laver (who won 2 CYGS and would have easily won 18+ if not for his break from the majors due to turning pro).

Phoenix1983 · 01-27-2013, 05:01 AM

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ahead of laver and connors?

IMO he must win at least win 10 majors to pass connors (yeah I know he has 8 but he has a lot more weeks at one and tournament wins-yeah a lot of them were mickey mouse) and 15 to pass laver (who won 2 CYGS and would have easily won 18+ if not for his break from the majors due to turning pro).

I'm excluding Laver (and Rosewall/Newcombe).

This is about players who competed solely in the Open Era.

tennis_pro · 01-27-2013, 05:09 AM

Djokovic could very well reach Nadal's current numbers by the time he's done. 10 majors looking very possible at the moment.

Prisoner of Birth · 01-29-2013, 02:10 AM

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ahead of laver and connors?

IMO he must win at least win 10 majors to pass connors (yeah I know he has 8 but he has a lot more weeks at one and tournament wins-yeah a lot of them were mickey mouse) and 15 to pass laver (who won 2 CYGS and would have easily won 18+ if not for his break from the majors due to turning pro).

Yeah. I'm pretty sure Djokovic will get to 10 Grand Slams. And I really think that if you were to put Prime Djokovic and Prime Laver on a Tennis court, Djokovic would murder him, figuratively speaking.

Flash O'Groove · 01-29-2013, 03:43 AM

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Yeah. I'm pretty sure Djokovic will get to 10 Grand Slams. And I really think that if you were to put Prime Djokovic and Prime Laver on a Tennis court, Djokovic would murder him, figuratively speaking.

Djokovic cried because he had to play on a slippery blue clay. How would he react if he had to run and slide with some 50's shoes? Not so well.

Prisoner of Birth · 01-29-2013, 03:51 AM

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Djokovic cried because he had to play on a slippery blue clay. How would he react if he had to run and slide with some 50's shoes? Not so well.

Prime Laver couldn't deal with Grandpa Pancho. How would he deal with a beast like Prime Djokovic?

Bobby Jr · 01-27-2013, 04:36 AM

Match spoiler.

Mods, please move the thread.

forzamilan90 · 01-27-2013, 04:51 AM

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Match spoiler.

Mods, please move the thread.

A few other threads give the outcome as well, no need to close this thread

forzamilan90 · 01-27-2013, 04:53 AM

He's better than Becker, Edberg, Wilander right now. Has very high ceiling, could reach double figures and could be top 5 open era

Gonzo_style · 01-27-2013, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix1983

For me, Djokovic is now ahead of Wilander, Becker and Edberg.

I agree.

Now 10 Major titles seems very possible...

lvuong · 01-27-2013, 05:09 AM

A bit too early to rate him now. But should be pretty high when he is done.

tennisaddict · 01-27-2013, 06:09 AM

I think Djokovic may end with 10 or 11 majors, he will be ranked above Nadal, due to the variety of slams he will achieve.

Also weeks at No 1, YEC will add to his resume over Nadal. His final wins at majors have all / will be against the top 3 , which is a huge plus, showing his mental strength in big matches.

He will rank above Borg as well due to the career slam. He will fall short of Fed and Sampras.

Clarky21 · 01-27-2013, 06:13 AM

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I think Djokovic may end with 10 or 11 majors, he will be ranked above Nadal, due to the variety of slams he will achieve. Also weeks at No 1, YEC will add to his resume over Nadal. His final wins at majors have all / will be against the top 3 , which is a huge plus, showing his mental strength in big matches.

He will rank above Borg as well due to the career slam. He will fall short of Fed and Sampras.

5 of Lance's 6 majors have come on hardcourt. How is that variety?

tennisaddict · 01-27-2013, 06:16 AM

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5 of Lance's 6 majors have come on hardcourt. How is that variety?

He will get the FO this year or next for sure. Given Nadal's injury and Murray on clay, it is not far fetched to think his next 4 or 5 majors, include 1/2 FO and 2 AO and 1 more USO.

Clarky21 · 01-27-2013, 06:27 AM

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He will get the FO this year or next for sure. Given Nadal's injury and Murray on clay, it is not far fetched to think his next 4 or 5 majors, include 1/2 FO and 2 AO and 1 more USO.

Even if he does win 2 RG titles, that would still put him at having only 3 slams off of hardcourts. Nadal has 4 slams off of clay and people still don't think that enough, so Lance having only 3 off of his best surface certainly does not cut it.

tennisaddict · 01-27-2013, 06:30 AM

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Even if he does win 2 RG titles, that would still put him at having only 3 slams off of hardcourts. Nadal has 4 slams off of clay and people still don't think that enough, so Lance having only 3 off of his best surface certainly does not cut it.

I think it is more likely that Novak ends up being a multi major winner at all 4 slams - not something Nadal has achieved or for that matter even Fed.

ALL IN · 01-27-2013, 11:21 PM

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Even if he does win 2 RG titles, that would still put him at having only 3 slams off of hardcourts. Nadal has 4 slams off of clay and people still don't think that enough, so Lance having only 3 off of his best surface certainly does not cut it.

Yeah, Novak is terrible and you hate him. We get it already jeeez

NatF · 01-27-2013, 06:18 AM

Djokovic is a hardcourt beast no doubt, but he still has time to change that.

01-27-2013, 04:22 AM	#1
Phoenix1983 Semi-Pro Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 734	Where would you rank Djokovic now? After winning his sixth slam and becoming the AO GOAT (4 titles, including 3 consecutive), where would you rank Djokovic among Open Era greats? * As well as his slams, he has two years as world No 1, two YECs and has won 7 of the 9 Masters series events. For me, Djokovic is now ahead of Wilander, Becker and Edberg. He is still a bit short of the Lendl/Connors/Agassi/McEnroe tier though (and some way short of Fed/Sampras/Borg/Nadal). Thus I would rank him 9th in the Open Era at present. * Players who played their whole career in the Open Era. __________________ Oldest living male Grand Slam champs: Seixas, Patty, Falkenburg, Savitt, Sedgman, Rose, Trabert, Pietrangeli, Fraser, Rosewall.

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tennisaddict Professional Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,198	I think Djokovic may end with 10 or 11 majors, he will be ranked above Nadal, due to the variety of slams he will achieve. Also weeks at No 1, YEC will add to his resume over Nadal. His final wins at majors have all / will be against the top 3 , which is a huge plus, showing his mental strength in big matches. He will rank above Borg as well due to the career slam. He will fall short of Fed and Sampras. Last edited by tennisaddict : 01-27-2013 at 06:12 AM.