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  1. RaulRamirez

    Quick Takeaways from Novak-Rafa Olympics showdown

    I don't want to overanalyze this match, but in top-of-my-head order, here are some thoughts about today's Olympics (second round) matchup of these greats, who are my favorite players of the last 20 years and arguably, the two best of the OE. 1. I won't speculate if this will, in fact, be their...
  2. RaulRamirez

    Putting a couple amazing Novak accomplishments together!

    As we all know, tomorrow will be Novak Djokovic's record-shattering 37th slam final. He is also, as we know, 37 years old. But how many of you have put these two stats together? This means, to be ludicrous about something already ridiculous, if Novak played from the day he was born, he has...
  3. Rafa4LifeEver

    Wimbledon 2024 Final - [2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v/s [3] Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (SPN)

    Alright here we go, its the rematch of their historic final from last year in 2023, when Alcaraz became the first man since Andy Murray in 2013 to have beaten the Serbian superstar in the Wimbledon final; claiming the title at the end of a tight five setter, 1-6 7-6 (6) 6-1 3-6 6-4. However...
  4. Rafa4LifeEver

    Wimbledon 2024 Quarterfinals matchup - [2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v/s [9] Alex De Minaur (AUS)

    Here we go, 4th meeting between the pair with Djokovic leading the H2H 2-1. Previous clash - Monte Carlo master's QF 2024 - Djok def. ADM 75 64 Previous slam match - AO 2023 R16, Djok def. ADM 62 61 62. How does this one go? Who wins and how many sets?
  5. James P

    Djokovic chances of returning to #1?

    Now that it's over, does Novak ever return to #1? His age and recent form makes it seem unlikely, but it's hard to count the GOAT out. Obligatory poll.
  6. D

    Djokovic called Tabilo to train: Tabilo answered: "No." One week later Tabilo defeated Novak in Rome!

    https://www.claytenis.com/en/features/alejandro-tabilo-weight-changes/ " After being eliminated from the Madrid Masters 1000, Novak Djokovic contacted the Chilean to invite him to train for four days in Montenegro, all expenses paid. According to La Tercera, his father advised him not to accept...
  7. D

    Djokovic called Tabilo to train: Tabilo answered: "No." One week later Jarry defeated Novak in Rome!

    Sorry for being so bad at making threads... here's the corrected one: https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/djokovic-called-tabilo-to-train-tabilo-answered-no-one-week-later-tabilo-defeated-novak-in-rome.768982/
  8. pedro94

    How different would tennis history look w/o Nadal's wrist injury at RG 2016?

    Slightly inspired by @Phenomenal thread on Madrid 2016 Nadal vs Murray, I also had a feeling at the time that Nadal was playing so much better on clay that year than the year prior. Before the injury forced him to withdraw, in his 2 matches played he dished out 3 breadsticks and 1 bagel. He...
  9. zvelf

    Who was the better hard-court player, 2004 Andre Agassi or 2023 Novak Djokovic?

    2004 Andre Agassi on hard court: 37 wins to 10 losses: 78.7% win percentage 5-3 vs top 10 players: 62.5% win percentage Top 10 wins: #10 Grosjean, #4 Coria, #4 Moya, #2 Roddick, #10 Hewitt Top 10 losses: #1 Federer, #1 Federer, #9 Safin Non-top 10 losses: #86 Safin, #21 Fish, #21 Calleri, #91...
  10. W

    Match Stats/Report - Alcaraz vs Djokovic, Wimbledon final, 2023

    Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 in the Wimbledon final, 2023 on grass It was Alcaraz’ first title at the event and he had won Queen’s Club title in the lead in. Djokovic had won the previous 4 editions, as well as Australian Open and French Open earlier in the...
  11. Rafa4LifeEver

    Monte Carlo 2024 ATP Master's 1000 Semifinal matchup - [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v/s [8] Casper Ruud (NOR)

    Overall H2H - Djokovic leads 5-0 (11-0 in sets) Previous match - RG 2023 final, Djokovic beat Ruud in straight sets Coming into this match - Djokovic has beaten Safiulin, Musetti & de Minaur in straight sets. Ruud has beaten Tabilo, Hurkacz and Humbert in Who wins? How many sets? Vote & predict
  12. W

    Match Stats/Report - Djokovic vs Medvedev, US Open final, 2023

    Novak Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-3 in the US Open final, 2023 on hard court It was Djokovic’s record extending 24th Slam title, 10th final at the event and third Slam of the year. Medvedev was playing his third final at the event. The two had previously met in the 2021 final...
  13. nolefam_2024

    Official announcement : Djokovic has become the oldest world number 1

    https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-pif-atp-rankings-april-2024-oldest-no-1#:~:text=Records%20continue%20to%20topple%20at,in%20PIF%20ATP%20Rankings%20history. Since 2023 start, nolefams were tracking what will be the earliest date when Djokovic can become the oldest number 1. Some of us...
  14. Zardoz7/12

    Another lackluster Djokovic performance.

    He looks limp out there, flaccid (puns not intended) and know that feeling when you're just going through the motions? He's been this way for a while since the ATP finals. I personally suspect that there's a lack of motivation, it's not injuries because he wouldn't play end of story, as soon as...
  15. W

    Duel Match Stats/Reports - Djokovic vs Nadal, Cincinnati semi-finals, 2008 & 2009

    Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal 6-1, 7-5 in the Cincinnati semi-final, 2008 on hard court Djokovic would go onto win lose the final to Andy Murray. The two would meet again shortly after in the Olympics semi-final in Shanghai, with Nadal winning en route to the title. The result broke Nadal's...
  16. Rovesciarete

    Surveying Surface Sensitivity & Serve Success

    Jeff Sackmann has looked at how sensitive ATP players are to surface speed. Checking it against common sense, aka as well-known players, it seems very plausible. The article is highly recommended. Player Sensitivity Novak Djokovic 8.7...
  17. Rovesciarete

    The great Tennis Bake Off - visiting the ATP bakery!

    Tennisabstract is now also presenting now the tour's finest bakers of bagels and breadsticks. Let us look at the live reports of their handiwork: Player Last 52: Baked 0-6 1-6 Career: Baked 0-6 1-6 Jannik Sinner 25 0 0 58 7 10 Alex De Minaur 24 2 4 67 9 40...
  18. W

    Match Stats/Report - Alcaraz vs Djokovic, Madrid semi-final, 2022

    Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic 6-7(5), 7-5, 7-6(5) in the Madrid semi-final, 2022 on clay Alcaraz would go onto win the title for the first time, beating Alexander Zverev in the final. He’d beaten Rafael Nadal in the previous round and became the first player to beat both Nadal and Djokovic...
  19. N01E

    Big 3 Seasons Ranked

    I ranked all of the big 3 individual seasons based on the achievements alone, without taking their opponents into account. If you're all about the competition then I've also got a thread for that...
  20. Rovesciarete

    What Is Going Wrong For Novak Djokovic?- from Jeff Sackmann

    A deep dive on the Top Spin blog into some aspects of Djokovic's troubles during Aussie summer - in which was able to get into the semis! Djokovic has masterfully transformed his game to prolong his career and his success. He has become on of the greatest serve plus players of the modern game...
  21. Rovesciarete

    Is Sinner a new kind of the older Djokovic?

    I have analysed over the last years a lot of matches and players with a focus on the very best. When I was shifting through the data something strange happened time and time again. The top 50 player closest to Novak seems to be right now Sinner. First tactics, here I have sorted after...
  22. W

    Match Stats/Report - Djokovic vs Murray, Rome semi-final, 2011

    Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray 6-1, 3-6, 7-6(2) in the Rome semi-final, 2011 on clay Djokovic would go onto win the title, beating Rafael Nadal in the final. Murray would win the title in 2016, beating Djokovic in the final Djokovic won 103 points, Murray 91 Serve Stats Djokovic... - 1st...
  23. BGod

    The 6 Year Curse. (Tilden)

    I have some really old threads I started about this I'd rather not unearth due to other content. Plus it's time for a fresh discussion after Novak's latest failure which like Federer he had two bites at the apple. The Curse 1926-Bill Tilden fails to defend his USO title for a 7th consecutive...
  24. W

    Match Stats/Report - Djokovic vs Massu, Amersfoort final, 2006

    Novak Djokovic beat Nicolas Massu 7-6(5), 6-4 in the Amersfoort final, 2006 on clay This was Djokovic’s first title and he was 19 years old. Massu was seeded 4th, Djokovic 3rd Djokovic won 80 points, Massu 77 [Note: I’m missing partial data for the following Set 1, Game 2, Point 4 - serve...
  25. J

    Forehand similarities between Djokovic and prime Fed

    I was watching some clips of Federer at the 2004 us open and noticed his forehand looked similar to Djokovic’s. Obviously the grips are different for each as Novak uses a strong semi-western and Fed an eastern/strong eastern, but their backswings were pretty similar once you account for the grip...
  26. VAPORHEAD

    Most Lopsided Grand Slam Losses of the Big 3

    Federer: - USO 2014 SF vs. Cilic: 3-6 4-6 4-6 - RG 2008 F vs. Nadal: 1-6 3-6 0-6 Nadal: - AO 2019 F vs. Djokovic: 3-6 2-6 3-6 - USO 2009 SF vs. Del Potro: 2-6 2-6 2-6 Djokovic: - RG 2020 F vs. Nadal: 0-6 2-6 5-7 - USO 2021 F. vs. Medvedev: 4-6 4-6 4-6 What are some others? Especially during...
  27. W

    Duel Match Stats/Reports - Djokovic vs Nadal, Indian Wells semi-finals, 2008 & 2016

    Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2 in the Indian Wells semi-final, 2008 on hard court Djokovic, who had recently won his first Slam at the Australian Open, would go onto win the his first title at the event, beating Mardy Fish in the final. Nadal was the defending champion, having beaten...
  28. W

    Match Stats/Report - Sinner vs Djokovic, Year End Championship round robin, 2023

    Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-6(2) in the Year End Championship round robin, 2023 on indoor hard court in Turin, Italy The two would meet again in the final, with Djokovic winning to claim his record breaking 7th title at the event. This was Sinner’s first win over Djokovic...
  29. VAPORHEAD

    Most GS Champions / #1 Defeated en Route to a GS Title?

    Checked out the draw of the 2007 French Open and noticed that Rafa defeated Del Potro, Hewitt, Moya, Djokovic, and Federer to win the title. Obviously Del Potro, Djokovic had not won a slam yet, but Rafa beat 3 Grand Slam champions and former #1s on way to the title and 5 eventual Grand Slam...
  30. W

    Match Stats/Report - Thiem vs Djokovic, Year End Championship round robin, 2019

    Dominic Thiem beat Novak Djokovic 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(5) in the Year End Championship round robin, 2019 on indoor hard court in London, England Thiem would go onto lose in the final to Stefanos Tsitsipas while Djokovic would be eliminated in the round robin stage. Thiem would top the group with a...
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