Can Djokovic deny Federer the 286 wk record?

[SQA333]

He does have space for 1 more 250 event, so that'll be a more realistic option for him. Nevertheless, he'll look like an absolute ****** if he enters a clay event before the Olympics on grass just to deny Federer his record (only to potentially lose the ranking a few weeks later anyway).

[TennisLovaLova]

I cant imagine the flow of hate on this forum if Djoko does it...

[Sentinel]

[ledwix]

Originally Posted by Lawn Tennis

Lastly, Federer could play the same challenger event to prevent it from having any effect. Neither Djokovic nor Federer would ever do it anyhow.

Haha....imagine a challenger final between Djokovic and Federer, to decide the number one ranking!! lol..

[ubermeyer]

Originally Posted by psYcon

As of Monday, Federer will have 11075 points and Novak just 75 points less at 11000.

There are ATP Challenger events available from 80 points to 125 points - if Djokovic acts stubborn (or let's say if Pete pays him) he can play and easily win an 80 point Challenger tournament, he can climb back to #1 spot before Roger can break Sampras' 286 wk record.

Is this even a possibility in this limited timeframe?

Why would he do that? It would honestly be a jerk move to enter a challenger, both to the other players and to Federer because it would be for the sole purpose of denying him a record. Secondly, Fed could also play a challenger if Djokovic decided to, so he could still stay ahead. Finally, why would either of them want to tire themselves out more before the Olympics?

[Nathaniel_Near]

To answer the question: yes he can, but he most certainly won't.

[PrinceMoron]

Originally Posted by Nathaniel_Near

To answer the question: yes he can, but he most certainly won't.

He might meet Rosol if he did.

[kOaMaster]

Originally Posted by Nathaniel_Near

To answer the question: yes he can, but he most certainly won't.

people, READ the thread before answering.

Originally Posted by jamesblakefan#1

Even if Djoker were to win a challenger, it wouldn't reflect on his rankings since it isn't among his best 18 results.

http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/P...ovic.aspx?t=rb

Those 0 pointers for withdrawing from Beijing, Washington, and Shanghai really stand out now.

Also, the trump card - top 10 players cannot play Challenger events.

[sbengte]

SOG would never play a cheap trick like that against his father.

[PCXL-Fan]

Originally Posted by Magnus

I hope he does, then he'll lose early in the Olympics.

I might guess Novak would get a harder workout through his regular training regime than beating a bunch of guys ranked ~150 to ~300.

[scineram]

How could he, idiots! He is not in any draw this week, those were made on Friday. Next Monday the record is Rog's.

[PrinceMoron]

Also, the trump card - top 10 players cannot play Challenger events.

Just a matter of time then.

[MichaelChang]

Originally Posted by Lawn Tennis

Even if he did, it would take a week to reflect the points. In other words, Federer has tied Pete regardless of what Djokovic does. Lastly, Federer could play the same challenger event to prevent it from having any effect. Neither Djokovic nor Federer would ever do it anyhow.

Just imagine, out of nowehere suddenly the world's no. 1 and no.2 both arrives on a fking challenger event... lol wtf.

[sbengte]

Originally Posted by MichaelChang

Just imagine, out of nowehere suddenly the world's no. 1 and no.2 both arrives on a fking challenger event... lol wtf.

LOL

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[psYcon]

Originally Posted by MichaelChang

Just imagine, out of nowehere suddenly the world's no. 1 and no.2 both arrives on a fking challenger event... lol wtf.

It would be the biggest anti-climax in the history of tennis tournaments.

[Dedans Penthouse]

Originally Posted by TMF

Maybe he will play if Sampras get on his knee and beg him.

Like when you get on your knees to do that thing you like to do, fanboy?

um, nice grammer there spanky....

[TheFifthSet]

haha that would be petty but absolutely hilarious

[zagor]

Top 10 players can't participate in challengers as far as I know.

[endbegin]

He'd do it only to lose to Rosol in the second round.

[tank_job]

Originally Posted by jokinla

This has got to be the most ******** theory I have ever heard, no offense, but Djoker has better things to do than try and deny Fed the record.

What can Djokovic possibly have better to do than this?

The whole point of being a pro tennis player is to deny other pro tennis players of success.

Djokovic should be doing all in his power to deny Federer statistics that he can fall back on to argue that he is the greatest of all time.