In Tokyo his final opponent was Millman who was Rafa's Rnd 1 opponent at the USO. That's how weak the field was.I don't understand what happened to Djokovic just now. He looked unbeatable starting in Tokyo up until 3-0 vs Tsitsipas, then he just lost without giving up much of a fight. It's like he's too bored to try nowadays unless he's facing Federer or Nadal.
So Djokovic has mastered the art of crushing weak players, but then looks exceedingly average versus anybody competent? Could be, but I don't think so.In Tokyo his final opponent was Millman who was Rafa's Rnd 1 opponent at the USO. That's how weak the field was.
I didn't say that. Using Tokyo as a benchmark for his 'unbeatability' considering the field there is ridiculous.So Djokovic has mastered the art of crushing weak players, but then looks exceedingly average versus anybody competent? Could be, but I don't think so.
I don't understand what happened to Djokovic just now. He looked unbeatable starting in Tokyo up until 3-0 vs Tsitsipas, then he just lost without giving up much of a fight. It's like he's too bored to try nowadays unless he's facing Federer or Nadal.
His luck has probably run out. He is the master of winning matches that hinge on one point.I don't understand what happened to Djokovic just now.
In Tokyo his final opponent was Millman who was Rafa's Rnd 1 opponent at the USO. That's how weak the field was.
It is okay for him to lose to Med right now. Djoker is not "fighting" for YE#1. He would like to have it, but is very "meh" about it.I don't understand what happened to Djokovic just now. He looked unbeatable starting in Tokyo up until 3-0 vs Tsitsipas, then he just lost without giving up much of a fight. It's like he's too bored to try nowadays unless he's facing Federer or Nadal.
Be a bad look and he knows it. He does not want to look desperate here. He still has the opportunity to win it all without it.I'm actually surprised he hasn't. There are no guarantees, but it would be a good way to give him a chance at retaining #1.
I think Djokovic does care a lot about the YE#1 and overtaking Federer in the weeks at no.1 too so I'm surprised that it looks a bit that way. But yes, he could technically get it if he wins both Paris and WTF, but that is assuming that Nadal doesn't make at least the final in both of those events as well.It is okay for him to lose to Med right now. Djoker is not "fighting" for YE#1. He would like to have it, but is very "meh" about it.
Can he not still get it with a Paris and WTF win, which he is favored?
I truly think that is what he is thinking. He is like "I will just turn it on there."I think Djokovic does care a lot about the YE#1 and overtaking Federer in the weeks at no.1 too so I'm surprised that it looks a bit that way. But yes, he could technically get it if he wins both Paris and WTF, but that is assuming that Nadal doesn't make at least the final in both of those events as well.
I think you are missing the point.The field wasn't strong, but Millman playing Rafa is a pretty meaningless rationale. Rafa could have played anyone outside of the top 32 in the 1st round of the USO because it's a random draw.
He might take another early exit which would be even more embarrassing.I truly think that is what he is thinking. He is like "I will just turn it on there."
So Djokovic was just procrastinating right? Jesus, get it together Djokovic, talk about leaving it to the last minute!I truly think that is what he is thinking. He is like "I will just turn it on there."
I don't understand what happened to Djokovic just now. He looked unbeatable starting in Tokyo up until 3-0 vs Tsitsipas, then he just lost without giving up much of a fight. It's like he's too bored to try nowadays unless he's facing Federer or Nadal.
Providing he doesn't come up against a NextGen.I truly think that is what he is thinking. He is like "I will just turn it on there."
Novack loses = bored or tired
RAFA loses = injured or recovering - Objective fact.
Fedr loses = old and declined
But only one of these is an objective fact.
Or, maybe his "turn on" phase ended at WC.Providing he doesn't come up against a NextGen.
Objective fact
You mean his luck ran out.Or, maybe his "turn on" phase ended at WC.
All those things could be true just not 100% of the time.Novack loses = bored or tired
RAFA loses = injured or recovering
Fedr loses = old and declined
But only one of these is an objective fact.
If Nadal reaches the SF of both Paris and the ATP finals, he is Year Ending #1. Even if Djokovic wins both tournaments.It is okay for him to lose to Med right now. Djoker is not "fighting" for YE#1. He would like to have it, but is very "meh" about it.
Can he not still get it with a Paris and WTF win, which he is favored?
I don't understand what happened to Djokovic just now. He looked unbeatable starting in Tokyo up until 3-0 vs Tsitsipas, then he just lost without giving up much of a fight. It's like he's too bored to try nowadays unless he's facing Federer or Nadal.
If Nadal reaches the SF of both Paris and the ATP finals, he is Year Ending #1. Even if Djokovic wins both tournaments.
What happened to your other thread?
That's going to look very bad if he actually does it.
The smell of desperation.
Wawrinka will be there, so that's a big NO.Djoker could also join Murray in Antwerp before he plays Vienna.
So it's desperation to play M1000's?Hello, remember Rafa in 2017 ? Came to Paris to play 1 match and withdraw ?
Why not basel?He cannot let Rafa off the hook like this.
Can't believe he has bottled it like this. Djokovic has lost both to Med and Tsitsipas winning 1st set, and Djokovic has like 98% winning percentage when he wins first set in bo3.
So it's desperation to play M1000's?
Anyways, it was a dumb move because he could have earnt way more points if he rested for WTF. WTF is where the easiest points to gain in the entire season are.
Tokyo? You don't have to be great to look unbeatable in a weak draw like that....I don't understand what happened to Djokovic just now. He looked unbeatable starting in Tokyo up until 3-0 vs Tsitsipas, then he just lost without giving up much of a fight. It's like he's too bored to try nowadays unless he's facing Federer or Nadal.
I think maybe you are exaggerating a bit.. slightly..It was the height of desperation.
He was in no form or shape. But just to ward off Fed, he came to Paris to win 1 round and get just enough points that are needed.
So it's desperation to play M1000's?
Anyways, it was a dumb move because he could have earnt way more points if he rested for WTF. WTF is where the easiest points to gain in the entire season are.
I think maybe you are exaggerating a bit.. slightly..
And as said before, he could have just skipped Paris and won one measly match in WTF instead of worsening his injury in Paris. It was stupid, but not desperate.