2023 Roland Garros R32: [3] Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina [29]

[ojo rojo]

Van Arse and Feels died for this match

 

[The Guru]

Calling your guy out.

I mean its only logical right if this device is giving him enhanced physical abilities surely that's unfair

 

[nolefam_2024]

I don't know if there was this meme on ttw or not but on Facebook we used to have this running meme in 2013/2014. Just flipping it a bit..

BE SCARED CARLOS, BE VERY VERY SCARED.

 

[onyxrose81]

I dont think Novak will win this tournament, so much struggle against Fokina?

Two words: Gilles Simon

 

[Kralingen]

Only Julia Fox can cheer me up at this point

 

[Krish0608]

Djokovic is the man of steel.

An inspiration.

36 and battling like never before against younglings and coming out on top. Jaw dropping sportsman.

To be fair, he’s battling Fokina, one of the all time great chokers of his generation. I’d really wait until Alcaraz before singing paeans.

 

[NatF]

Djokovic is the GOAT.

Pancho.

 

[RS]

I mean its only logical right if this device is giving him enhanced physical abilities surely that's unfair

That does mean other players could you these stuff too. Or maybe they would clamp down? Not really thought it much though lol

 

[Kralingen]

I mean its only logical right if this device is giving him enhanced physical abilities surely that's unfair

If it isn’t explicitly banned by WADA and other performance enhancing guidelines then no it’s completely legal. It has to be listed to be illegal.

Something tells me “nanotechnology” is not on their list of banned substances lol

 

[Hitman]

That one point in that tiebreak, I think at 4 all or 4-5 shows why Djokovic has won all he has. No way he should have won that point which was a turning point in the tiebreak. Even when his game is off and he's lethargic, once his back is against the wall he takes it to another level.

There is a reason why he is Earth's Mightiest Warrior.

 

[Spin Diesel]

This time a bold prediction - ADF taking the third!

Looking good so far!

 

[NatF]

I mean its only logical right if this device is giving him enhanced physical abilities surely that's unfair

Whether it works or not he obviously thinks it's got a performance enhancing benefits, so yeah just another reason for me to not like him lol.

 

[RS]

Hope this doesn't end in the bagel

 

[nolefam_2024]

It's done. Stick a fork in it.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Djokovic looking to Fokina up Davidovich now.

3-0

Fokinaed.....

 

[TennisFan3]

Novak is INVINCIBLE. He is NOT human.
Right now, he's BREAKING ADF permanently. He is taking his soul.
Watch Novak win F.O and Wimbledon and then head into NYC with the same situation as 2021.

 

[Razer]

It’s not about shouting, it’s about taunting the crowd. Don’t like it any sport, and never will. These snowflakes need to grow right the hell up.

The french crowd is the crowd which troubles players they most, they've not spared anyone, even nadal was bullied by them in 2000s, no need to feel sympathy for the french crowd, they are ruthless...

 

[TennisFan3]

Ever after all these years on tour , the GOAT is still crazy clutch. He aint human

How do you compare Novak and Sampras?
You think Novak is mentally stronger?

 

[Hitman]

Credit to Fokina for still scrapping out there. He is still trying to get something.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Even at age 36. Novak keeps taking their souls. Fokina would go home and not know if he is improving or getting worse.

 

[Benf15harp]

Great test for NOLE to prepare for Altmaier or Seyboth Wild in the FINAL.

 

[The Guru]

If it isn’t explicitly banned by WADA and other performance enhancing guidelines then no it’s completely legal. It has to be listed to be illegal.

Something tells me “nanotechnology” is not on their list of banned substances lol

Well sure by the letter of the law its not illegal but thats not the point. If nanotechnology works as Djokovic thinks it does then I don't see why it would be different from other performance enhancers. It's effectively the same as taking steroids if its as effective as steroids or close.

 

[Kralingen]

Novak is INVINCIBLE. He is NOT human.
Right now, he's BREAKING ADF permanently. He is taking his soul.
Watch Novak win F.O and Wimbledon and then head into NYC with the same situation as 2021.

Well, you win this round my friend

But I find it hard to believe he can play like this and beat Carlos. Fokina had to choke hard for Novak to win those first two sets.

 

[TennisFan3]

Djokovic is the GOAT.

He is the GOAT of Tennis for sure. No other player comes close.
He will get to 25-30 slams easily.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

How do you compare Novak and Sampras?
You think Novak is mentally stronger?

Yea I think so. Those 40-15s against Federer at the us open and Wimbledon basically sealed it. And what’s he’s still doing at 36 at the slams is insane to me. Never seen a guy with such belief in himself like Nole

 

[Kralingen]

Well sure by the letter of the law its not illegal but thats not the point. If nanotechnology works as Djokovic thinks it does then I don't see why it would be different from other performance enhancers. It's effectively the same as taking steroids if its as effective as steroids or close.

Well the CVAC and recovery eggs he uses are literal performance enhancers but are not banned

 

[ibbi]

The french crowd is the crowd which troubles players they most, they've not spared anyone, even nadal was bullied by them in 2000s, no need to feel sympathy for the french crowd, they are ruthless...

They did bully him, and he ignored them and just kept going There's a world of difference. I don't feel sorry for them

 

[Beerus]

He is the GOAT of Tennis for sure. No other player comes close.
He will get to 25-30 slams easily.

40 Slams.

 

[tudwell]

Even at age 36. Novak keeps taking their souls. Fokina would go home and not know if he is improving or getting worse.

Don’t count your chickens. Novak has his nose in front at the moment but this match still rests on a knife edge. Could go either way still.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Credit to fokina. He’s still fighting well.

 

[NoleFam]

There is a reason why he is Earth's Mightiest Warrior.

Spoiler

 

[RS]

Injury 100 percent costed Nadal winning RG 2023. I can confirm now.

 

[SonicNirvana]

Only Julia Fox can cheer me up at this point

there's only one man that can beat Djoker best of 5 on clay, i'm afraid...

 

[The Guru]

Whether it works or not he obviously thinks it's got a performance enhancing benefits, so yeah just another reason for me to not like him lol.

I guess it depends tho. Like protein powder and creatine have a performance enhancing benefit too. It depends how he thinks it works and what type of advantage he thinks its giving him. That's why he should be asked about it. I agree though its potentially problematic.

 

[TennisFan3]

Well, you win this round my friend

But I find it hard to believe he can play like this and beat Carlos. Fokina had to choke hard for Novak to win those first two sets.

I bet on winning horses.
Novak will dismantle Carlos. You are forgetting Novak at slams is a different beast.
That Madrid match vs Carlos has ZERO bearing in slams. Novak's focus in slams is otherworldly.

Carlos lose to Zverev and Sinner easily in slams. Novak will BURN him. At RG, it takes a peak Nadal to beat him.

Really the only competition to Novak in RG would have been Nadal. Once Rafa was out, it's a mere formality. You can do all the handwringing, but the outcome is Never in doubt.
It's simple - Novak is an ATG and no one else in the RG 2023 field is.

 

[Spin Diesel]

there's only one man that can beat Djoker best of 5 on clay, i'm afraid...

Sebastian Ofner?

 

[TennisFan3]

Yea I think so. Those 40-15s against Federer at the us open and Wimbledon basically sealed it. And what’s he’s still doing at 36 at the slams is insane to me

Pete used to be pretty clutch. I would say more than Fed and Nadal.
However, I think Novak took it to the next level. He is tireless and NEVER misses on big moments.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Hell I’m not even sure if Jordan compares to djokovic in the mental toughest department. It’s close. Djoker may be the most mentally clutch player in all of sports history

 

[The Guru]

Well the CVAC and recovery eggs he uses are literal performance enhancers but are not banned

Yeah thats different doesnt it function as basically a better altitude mask. It just helps with breathing right?

 

[Juice4080]

You people are such piece of work. In the other thread peoplewas making fun of him for wearing this device saying it's quackery and placebo and now the same people want this thing inspected and banned.

 

[Benf15harp]

Pete used to be pretty clutch. I would say more than Fed and Nadal.
However, I think Novak took it to the next level. He is tireless and NEVER misses on big moments.

Definitely goes Nole, Pete, Rafa and then Roger.

 

[Beerus]

Maybe Djokovic needed this match.

 

[Hitman]

Fokina refusing to go away. The guy can scrap and keeps punching.

 

[The Guru]

RIP Fabio

 

[The Fedfather]

From bad to worse it goes

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Hell I’m even sure if Jordan compares to djokovic in the mental toughest department. It’s close. Djoker may be the most mentally clutch player in all of sports history

I'd maybe throw Tiger Woods in there for consideration.

 

[Kralingen]

Damn, hopefully not another Zverev moment

Looks like he will be able to continue

 

[I Am Finnish]

Humblevic

 

[RF-18]

I mean its only logical right if this device is giving him enhanced physical abilities surely that's unfair

Come on what is this. It's free for anyone to use if it "works". If djokovic would think putting a stick up his bottom would work then is that also unfair? Technically then the sport drinks they are drinking to help their energy levels are also performance enhancing, but everyone is using it.

Stop this ridiculousness.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djoko roars something there! Haha. Love how he keeps himself pumped up!