Djokovic News

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Training in Tokyo.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1177566905554653184

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1177579127265779713

Hopefully a strong finish to a rollercoaster of a season.

 

[Enceladus]

No1e's draw in Tokyo:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1177933807120289792

 

[Polopki]

 

[Imperator]

I don’t know why he looks buffer than usual.

 

[Tenacity]

I don’t know why he looks buffer than usual.

True, he looks here like he gained few kilos.

 

[Lleytonstation]

I don’t know why he looks buffer than usual.

Could be a good thing. People complained when he looked too thin.

 

[Imperator]

Could be a good thing. People complained when he looked too thin.

People complain all the time lol. Won Wimbledon and AO when he was really thin. Won Wimbledon and USO last year when he was less thin. As long as he’s thinner than his pre-2010 self, it’s fine.

 

[Fiero425]

It's a good thing Nole decided on Japan; China's a monster with players fit for a high end Masters! Coric being the 2nd seed behind Djokovic should be just a little bit of a test as he shouldn't exert himself too much on his comeback! Not sure he should test himself in Shanghai so soon; maybe warm up in Vienna before, then finish with WTF/YEC!

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Djokovic officially passes Lendl in 3rd place for most weeks at number 1.

May he secure at least a few more with a good showing during the Asian swing.

 

[James P]

3/4 year to the record. He's too young not to get it, at this point.

 

[Tenacity]

Novak closing in on that record. Needs strong finish to the year and defending AO, will be tough.

Goofy Novak.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1178520396884135937

 

[Imperator]

Djokovic officially passes Lendl in 3rd place for most weeks at number 1.

May he secure at least a few more with a good showing during the Asian swing.

Why only a few ?

 

[ParrotOnStrings]

Doesn't look good guys, still Shoulder Problems?

 

[Tenacity]

Doesn't look good guys, still Shoulder Problems?

Is he gonna do the same thing that he did with his elbow?
Maybe too soon of a comeback, hope all will be well.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Djokovic to play Popyrin in the first round tomorrow.

Struff who was supposed to be his second round opponent unexpectedly lost to a local wildcard Soeda.

If he is ready to play, it should be smooth sailing into the quarterfinal where Pouille or Nishioka will await.

The quarterfinal below Novak's is stacked. Cilic, Chung, Shapovalov, Goffin... Should Novak reach the semifinal, he will most likely face one of these guys.

Why only a few ?

Was referring only to his ongoing streak, Nadal is likely to take over soon. Down the road I imagine Djokovic will manage to be the top guy again from time to time...

 

[Shaj]

Most important thing is his fitness..if he's fit,he will get all the records..

 

[Third Serve]

I'm sorry.

 

[Tenacity]

Some good news I found on twitter.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1178630323594285056

He also said about the shoulder: I am playing, but there are some things I need to be careful with, to strengthen the muscles around it, posture etc. Not just to heal the injury, but to prevent it from recurring.

 

[Tenacity]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1179323666183737344

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Good resistance from Soeda in the second set. Djokovic could have finished it earlier but this is alright too.

Hopefully the shoulder won't bother him anymore. There is stuff on the line until the end of the season. If he manages to win both Asian events, one would feel he is back in contention for the year end number one. But Fed and Med won't allow it to be easy in Shanghai.

 

[Centrius]

Good resistance from Soeda in the second set. Djokovic could have finished it earlier but this is alright too.

Hopefully the shoulder won't bother him anymore. There is stuff on the line until the end of the season. If he manages to win both Asian events, one would feel he is back in contention for the year end number one. But Fed and Med won't allow it to be easy in Shanghai.

So Nadal won't play until Bercy?

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

So Nadal won't play until Bercy?

Not confirmed yet, but he probably won't.

 

[Mkiske]

The trend is that the Spanish do not play in China. However, there has been no official confirmation so far.

 

[RF-18]

Djokovic has the YE#1 in his own hands. If he wins both Tokyo and Shanghai (where Nadal won't most likely play and can't add any points), he will be a few hundred points away from Nadal at Bercy and then it's all about who can ouperform who the last few weeks.

So with Nadal only playing Bercy and WTFs, he has given Djokovic atleast a say in this to catch up.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Pouille next. If Djokovic goes through, one of Goffin/Shapovalov/Cilic/Chung will await in the semifinal. The other half of the draw has collapsed, with no seeded players remaining.

Djokovic is positive regarding the shoulder so far. No pain in his two singles and one doubles match in Tokyo. The longer it stays away the better we will all feel about it.

Djokovic has the YE#1 in his own hands. If he wins both Tokyo and Shanghai (where Nadal won't most likely play and can't add any points), he will be a few hundred points away from Nadal at Bercy and then it's all about who can ouperform who the last few weeks.

So with Nadal only playing Bercy and WTFs, he has given Djokovic atleast a say in this to catch up.

I'd bet on Nadal winning the Race to London. But if Djokovic is back to full fitness and the point gap by then is small, then he would have a realistic chance of ending the year as the top guy.

 

[jackdaw]

So shoulder still ****ed ?
bye bye AO2020.
Nadal will just walk it.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

"I played one of the best matches of the season"

Novak Djokovic was very satisfied with his showing against Lucas Pouille in the quarterfinal of Tokyo.

The Serbian defeated the French very convincingly in only 50 minutes and will play David Goffin or Hyeon Chung in the semifinal.

"Definitely one of my best matches this season. Best of this week and it came at the right time. I think Lucas played well at the start of the tournament. I watched him against Nishioka and he was excellent. I served well, a lot of aces and good returns... I used the opportunity and overall I played without mistakes", said Djokovic after the match.

The world number 1 spoke about the upcoming opponent.

"Chung was struggling with the injury and is slowly building his ranking on the ATP list. He is a great guy, hard working, has a good game and movement", said Djokovic and added:

"On the other hand, Goffin is in great form. He played the Cincinnati final and he is getting closer to the top 10. Overall, I am looking forward to the next match.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Djokovic will move past Lendl in 3rd spot next week as he will begin his 271 week as #1. Only Sampras and Federer left to go.

Novak coming through.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Shanghai draw was adorable.

Djokovic could have to go through Shapovalov, Isner, Tsitsipas, Medvedev and Federer to defend it.

Okey dokey!

 

[TripleATeam]

Shanghai draw was adorable.

Djokovic could have to go through Shapovalov, Isner, Tsitsipas, Medvedev and Federer to defend it.

Okey dokey!

Tough draw... could be a tough ask for Djokovic to defend this title. On the other hand, who knows?

 

[Tenacity]

Shanghai draw was adorable.

Djokovic could have to go through Shapovalov, Isner, Tsitsipas, Medvedev and Federer to defend it.

Okey dokey!

 

[Enceladus]

Djoker in Tokyo reached the 110th singles final on the ATP Tour:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1180388812268044289

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1180396373931220992

 

[NoleFam]

Shanghai draw was adorable.

Djokovic could have to go through Shapovalov, Isner, Tsitsipas, Medvedev and Federer to defend it.

Okey dokey!

That's ridiculous. Did they actually put anyone of note in Federer's side of the draw?

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

That's ridiculous. Did they actually put anyone of note in Federer's side of the draw?

No clue, only read about Djokovic's potential path this morning. Haven't seen the draw in full.

 

[N01E]

That's ridiculous. Did they actually put anyone of note in Federer's side of the draw?

Cilic in R2.

 

[Mkiske]

Guys, I haven't seen Djokovic play so well for a long time.
An obvious sign of this:
Backhand in parallel and the forehand accelerated and heavy.
Playing like this, he has a good chance of lifting the trophy in Shanghai.

 

[Tarkovsky]

 

[Enceladus]

No1e won first-time the Tokyo tournament, gained the 76th title at ATP Tour and only one title him miss to equalize John McEnroe (who is 5th in parameter of number of gained titles).

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1180753278386294784

 

[Tenacity]

Congrats Nole, fight for YE#1 goes on.

 

[Enceladus]

Djoker with trophy (Japan Open):

 

[Enceladus]

Statement of finalists after the match:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1180442906277998593

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1180758041051840515

 

[OhYes]

Looking great on court

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

76th career title, only one away from tying John McEnroe for the 5th best singles tally in the Open Era.

26th different tournament won.

11-0 in East Asia finals.

Secured the number 1 ranking until Paris.

The big tests start in Shanghai. Good luck man, let's show who is the boss of Asia again and make the YE #1 race interesting...

 

[Enceladus]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1180759190823985153

Tournaments, which Djoker won at his debut:

1. Dutch Open 2006 (Amersfoort)
2. Moselle Open 2006 (Metz)
3. Australian Hard Court Championships 2007 (Adelaide)
4. Portugal Open 2007 (Estoril)
5. Canadian Open 2007 (Montreal)
6. Serbia Open 2009 (Belgrade)
7. China Open 2009 (Beijing)
8. Swiss Indoors 2009 (Basel)
9. Eastbourne International 2017
10. Japan Open 2019 (Tokyo)

 

[NoleFam]

Statement of finalists after the match:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1180442906277998593

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1180758041051840515

Very classy comments from Millman.

 

[ABCD]

 

[I Am Finnish]

RANKINGS UPDATE FOR THE #NOLEFAM

It is now mathematically impossible for Novak to lose the #1 ranking before October 28, 2019.

That's 274 weeks as #1 guaranteed.

Ajde!


275 If Nadal doesnt play play vienna or basel

 

[RF-18]

RANKINGS UPDATE FOR THE #NOLEFAM

It is now mathematically impossible for Novak to lose the #1 ranking before October 28, 2019.

That's 274 weeks as #1 guaranteed.

Ajde!


275 If Nadal doesnt play play vienna or basel

He is getting closer and closer.

 

[uscwang]

Shanghai draw was adorable.

Djokovic could have to go through Shapovalov, Isner, Tsitsipas, Medvedev and Federer to defend it.

Okey dokey!

Wish Nadal were playing.
No worries. Novak is adored in China and usually plays his best tennis there.

 

[upchuck]

He was outstanding in his last three matches here. Amongst the top 10 best matches he's played the whole year.