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Nike and its friends have a slice of the pie and they won’t let it go.

And if you’re being really picky, every player and era contributes to the “greatness” of subsequent eras through inspiration. For example, were it not for Laver would Sampras have bothered to pick up a racket, change his backhand and play with all court game?

It doesn’t matter if you need one. Get one. Djokovic chose to and his knee is perfectly fine.

Cortisone shots are a bad idea as they will mask your pain while you unknowingly make your knee worse. Without surgery he will need months and even then, there is no guarantee. It all depends on the type of tear he has. But tennis is the worst sport for the knees. Pretty much unrecoverable at...

Knee injury at 37 - that’s pretty much it for me to be fair. I can’t see him winning another slam now. He can recover in 6-8 weeks IF it is a partial meniscus tear AND he has an operation (which we know he is against). The alternative is possibly months on the side lines. I can actually see...

Rune is a poor man’s Thiem. Overtrains and relies on his fitness too much. New gen is crying out for a player with some imagination to come out and beat them all.

Too many deceptive angles where the ball looks out but it’s actually in. I’m a terrible line caller. So I try to be 150% sure before I call it out

Quick fix and big win coming for you right now. Your left foot as you drive - it can be a little more horizontal. So the tip of your foot faces the fence. This will mean you’re better side on. And if you’re side on you can rip it better with your hips

Lol None But if you like comparisons there is one. Museti -> Gasquet

Basically sounds like golfers elbow. The real question is how did he get it. Usually comes down to technique. Recovery will take a while.

Djokovic got tennis elbow and required surgery. You’re in good company!

I got golfers elbow a couple of times. One time for gripping too tightly. Another for changing FH technique. It happens even in tennis, yes

Djokovic wouldn’t be able to impart the same amount of spin for starters due to strings in Boris’ era. And yes while his return is good, he would be up against players with super reflexes and volleyers (see Sampras). Sampras wouldn’t let you breathe and get the rhythm you so love. (see...

He lost. It hurts. I get it. Deal with it. And move on. Truth is sinner outplayed him. Novak is not getting any younger, and he will experience this feeling a lot more

Well he beat him but my point stands… he is months off

Stats - different story. But even then, questions will always be raised over the “inflation” period over arguably the weakest generation in tennis history. But Novak’s longevity is legendary, his conditioning phenomenal. And his ability to maintain a consistent high level … absolutely unique

His forehand is ugly. His net game is aesthetically ordinary. His footwork is contrived. His backhand - probably the most beautiful thing about him. I get that

I don’t think he’ll beat Thiem actually. Nadal needs to practice practice, I think he is 2 months off the pace

Diet and yoga. It’s that simple actually

If you want to give yourself the best chance of winning you don’t play with the most difficult strike in tennis - the one handed backhand. Clearly it’s not just about winning

Nick Kyrgios has not developed as much as other players. Nick Kyrgios has not developed as much as other pundits. Nick Kyrgios has not developed as much as other humans.

Djokovic isn’t the goat of tennis just like Rocky Marciano isn’t the goat of boxing. The metrics are deeper than populist stats

This era is pants poor. The proof is in the pudding. But Djokovic can only beat what’s in front of him. In the meantime he is now playing with optimal efficiency, having Nadal, Federer help him evolve to his level today. History stats will show him as GOAT. Context of those stats will always...

Making judgement on people they don’t know? Congratulations, you’re now as bad as them

If anything he’s improved playing with optimised efficiency

This kind of post is what separates the deluded Nolefam to those who genuinely appreciate Novak. How can you make such an assessment? Do you know the full contributions to society by all our TTW posters and tennis players. You don’t even know who all the posters are. Enjoy Novak for who he is...

If you’re being objective then you have to give it to the man that came, conquered and then went home a pretty wife - all in 10 minutes. None of this 20 years rubbish. Sampras #GOAT

If you watched Medvedev v Rublev and noticed the stat of 0 slices and 0 drop shots you’d be overwhelmed with the variety of play from today’s generation. I think it’s the best and strongest we’ve ever had

Overrated and overhyped? She just showed you how wrong you were. But have you guys been overcritical and ignorant? YES

Haha comparing generations in absolute terms is nonsensical.