Undisputed goat now let’s move onto #25 Australia.
This is why I bet big before the slam startsNo suspense = no bueno
Even I cannot jinx the goatNice jinx, bud.
as if the two periods are comparablefunny how it was so fun 2004-2008? Hmmm. And now the same people are complaining about a dominant champion? humbled we have become eh?
Agreed. One is the GOATs era and the others is federers.as if the two periods are comparable![]()
Actual tennis fans were sick of Fed winning everythingfunny how it was so fun 2004-2008? Hmmm. And now the same people are complaining about a dominant champion? humbled we have become eh?
One did it in his prime, the other did it in his 30s.as if the two periods are comparable![]()
Undisputed goat now let’s move onto #25 Australia.
It wasn't fun then, either.funny how it was so fun 2004-2008? Hmmm. And now the same people are complaining about a dominant champion? humbled we have become eh?
From time to time, there will be a guy who beats him on a given day. But, we should just be prepared for the idea that he’s not going anywhere anytime soon. He can win couple of slams a year (on average) for the next 2-3 years. Personally, I’ve accepted this likely eventuality quite some time ago.Boring old Djokovic will continue to win almost everything until the rest of the field have the skills and the guts to stand up to him and stop him! Will we ever see that day???
funny how it was so fun 2004-2008? Hmmm. And now the same people are complaining about a dominant champion? humbled we have become eh?
Kind of hard to do that when the goat only turned 36 this past mayWhen was a 36 year old winning 3 slams a year in 2004-2008???
It's because people could name Federer's rivals back then.funny how it was so fun 2004-2008? Hmmm. And now the same people are complaining about a dominant champion? humbled we have become eh?
I’m sure your grandma could pick Fernando Gonzales out of a lineup ehIt's because people could name Federer's rivals back then.
He almost dropped dead on the court in the second set, so not so much gas left in the tank.From time to time, there will be a guy who beats him on a given day. But, we should just be prepared for the idea that he’s not going anywhere anytime soon. He can win couple of slams a year (on average) for the next 2-3 years. Personally, I’ve accepted this likely eventuality quite some time ago.
There was more on ft 3 sets against Djokovic than 4 sets against AlcarazHe almost dropped dead on the court in the second set, so not so much gas left in the tank.
"I am on him" says the fake phone Ben. Ben will beat himAt this point, Nole will keep winning major after major, barring a big injury. Only Carlitos and a yet unknown junior are his only roadblocks.
Again: Gracias por proteger el record de Roger en Wimbledon por al menos un año, Carlitos. Me diste la mejor alegría del año.
Injuries as a result of age are what stopped every player in tennis besides Borg.He is not going to retire as long as his body serves him well. It is a bit of an issue if the only thing that stops him in the end is old age and not consistent beat-downs by younger guys.
I actually think it will be a problem for tennis that very few people will care about one-time winners in the future, and you cannot even impress the world anymore by winning 5 or even 10 Slams. That's how much the Big 3 dominance has changed perspectives of many fans. And I cannot exclude myself here either.I wonder what is better for Tennis. An all-time great winning a slam, or players like Rune and Sinner actually winning it.
Depends on whether they are a Nadal or Fed fan I guess.Not boring for me and many others. I bet you nobody would have ever posted this "observation" if it was Fed or Nadal.
This is starting to happen with the mickey mouse tournaments too it feels like. Can't be arsed to care as much about the smaller events because they don't feel relevant anymore.I actually think it will be a problem for tennis that very few people will care about one-time winners in the future, and you cannot even impress the world anymore by winning 5 or even 10 Slams. That's how much the Big 3 dominance has changed perspectives of many fans. And I cannot exclude myself here either.
So I think Djokovic remaining on top as the last man standing of the Big 3 will prolong the popular era of tennis, while new faces (apart from maybe Alcaraz) cannot gain much interest if they only fight against each other one day.
A lots of people even stopped watching tennis, how boring it got.. And then that spanish kid on clay showed up and it became frustrating watching Federer fail on clayActual tennis fans were sick of Fed winning everything
On TV yes, kind of pointless to watch them. But in person attendance is different.This is starting to happen with the mickey mouse tournaments too it feels like. Can't be arsed to care as much about the smaller events because they don't feel relevant anymore.
Djok's tennis *is* pretty boring. Skilled, but boring. I won't mention Djokosmash..Undisputed goat now let’s move onto #25 Australia.
Maybe the Great Man can receive some cryo-treatment and Save Tennis, again?Undisputed goat now let’s move onto #25 Australia.
And easily rolled in the third. Hmm, possumovic?He almost dropped dead on the court in the second set, so not so much gas left in the tank.
...and hanging up the phone in their faces!It was more boring to watch Djokovic play between 2012-2014 when he was prone to playing more defensively even when he was the #1 player in the world. He has been more fun to watch since he hired Becker who made him a more offensive player. He is even more entertaining now as he wants to keep points short to preserve his aging legs against younger foes. His FH, big serving and net game are more fun than ever.
Djokovic is not outlasting opponents anymore - he is kicking their ass and taking names as evidenced by his straight set wins in three Slam finals against top 5 players. His FH is as aggressive as it has ever been and he is outhitting everyone except possibly Alcaraz on that wing.
what is better for tennis is reality. and the reality is that almost no one can touch our ATGs.I wonder what is better for Tennis. An all-time great winning a slam, or players like Rune and Sinner actually winning it.