Mr Topspin
Semi-Pro
The last player that won their 1st grand slam and TMC in the same year went on to win 3 grand slams the following year. They also became the world no 1 and went on to dominate the game for the next 4 years.
That player used the springboard of winning a grand slam plus winning the TMC to propel them into a 'supersonic' mode which enabled them to dominate the tour like no other in recent history.
That player was off course Roger Federer in 2003. Five years later, a new player who has struggled since winning the OZ open has ended the year in style. If Djokovic is healthy and is motivated he could be the surprise package in 2009. When Federer won the 2003 TMC few could have imagined he would have gone on to dominate a tour with JC Ferrerro, A Agassi A Roddick and D Nalbandian all the players who had been finalists and grand slam winners in 2003.
Like Novak, Federer did very little after winning his first slam (Wimbledon) in 2003. He lost 4th round at the US Open and lost SF at the Madrid masters. But he did end the year well which made for a great start in 2004.
If Novak follows Federer's example then it could be a great 2009.
That player used the springboard of winning a grand slam plus winning the TMC to propel them into a 'supersonic' mode which enabled them to dominate the tour like no other in recent history.
That player was off course Roger Federer in 2003. Five years later, a new player who has struggled since winning the OZ open has ended the year in style. If Djokovic is healthy and is motivated he could be the surprise package in 2009. When Federer won the 2003 TMC few could have imagined he would have gone on to dominate a tour with JC Ferrerro, A Agassi A Roddick and D Nalbandian all the players who had been finalists and grand slam winners in 2003.
Like Novak, Federer did very little after winning his first slam (Wimbledon) in 2003. He lost 4th round at the US Open and lost SF at the Madrid masters. But he did end the year well which made for a great start in 2004.
If Novak follows Federer's example then it could be a great 2009.