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paolo2143

Hall of Fame
Think it is crazy with so much Covid around that he is willing to increase possible chances of contracting it and possibly stopping him playing US OPEN or at least threatening his health before such big event
 

GabeT

G.O.A.T.
Think it is crazy with so much Covid around that he is willing to increase possible chances of contracting it and possibly stopping him playing US OPEN or at least threatening his health before such big event
Is the USO even testing for Covid at this point? Anyone know? I understand it will be full capacity for spectators
 

Fiero425

Legend
Think it is crazy with so much Covid around that he is willing to increase possible chances of contracting it and possibly stopping him playing US OPEN or at least threatening his health before such big event

I'm sure he's getting it from both sides in his camp! Logic says this is a once in a lifetime chance either way! As liberal as I am, "I'd still beg off Tokyo" with their underlying issues no matter the precautions! It would immortalize him to win OG and finish it off with a OGCYGS if USO Chp. in the cards like Steffi on the ladies' side! I feel he's going above and beyond due to Fedal mythology! He won't feel "the love" the way they have it and he's trying to leave "NO DOUBT!" We can hark on the age differences, the early domination that changed over time, with records inflated by the tech, conditioning advances, & homogenized court surfaces! A hundred yrs from now, no one will care! It's why Borg's legend is still way up there because of his "mythos!" Right now Fedal have it, but Nole's knocking on the door! :sneaky:
 

Fiero425

Legend
Do you remember that he had it. Plus there are millions of people who are immune to it.

It's still a gamble; regaqrdless of immunization, having contracting it, w/ a huge bubble moving around him! I can get sick from breathing recycled air on airplanes! :sneaky:
 

daphne

Hall of Fame
Is it flying on auto-pilot? People are carriers of something no matter how well they test ahead of time! Heaven knows "back in the day" I had to go into work quite ill, but luckily in computer room by myself!
Don't you think that his Manager is aware of it? How would you do his job if you were managing it for that kind of money? And why do you think that their immune system is the same as yours?
 

thrust

Legend
Major coping and cribbing going on in twitter about the Olympics, surprisingly more so from Rafa fans. Many are bitterly complaining that Novak is going only so that he can snag a gold medal amidst "less competition". I find this puzzling - if anything, Rafa's decision to skip Olympics citing fatigue but then playing Citi Open in Washington which runs at practically the same time, sounds like dissimulation. And I say this despite Rafa being my 2nd favourite player. Criticising Novak for his decision to go to the Olympics while at the same time not wondering about Rafa's decision, sounds pretty hypocritical. :)
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I think, like the USO last year, Rafa is afraid of getting the Covid Virus which is the main reason he decided not to compete in both.
 
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Six matches to win a gold in Novak Djokovic schedule:
Sat 24th July - R64
Mon 26th July - R32
Wed 28th July - R16
Thu 29th July - QF
Fri 30th July - SF

Sun 1st August - F

The most challenging is this triple run: 3R-QF-SF day after day. Especially semifinal looks as challenging physically.

My bet for Novak in Tokyo:
he either wins gold medal or loses in QF/SF.

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nolefam_2024

Bionic Poster
It doesn't look like Vajda is with Novak, neither is Goran since he is in the U.S. for the tennis hall of fame induction.
He will have big team of compatriots right? Anyone playing doubles? Women's? Mixed I think he is playing with Krunic.
Six matches to win a gold in Novak Djokovic schedule:
Sat 24th July - R64
Mon 26th July - R32
Wed 28th July - R16
Thu 29th July - QF
Fri 30th July - SF

Sun 1st August - F

The most challenging is this triple run: 3R-QF-SF day after day. Especially semifinal looks as challenging physically.

My bet for Novak in Tokyo:
he either wins gold medal or loses in QF/SF.

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Fourth time is the charm. On August 1st, Djokovic would have won at least 1 Olympic gold.
 

jm1980

Talk Tennis Guru
I’m pleased the olympics will have some fans apparently. They allowing 50% capacity for the just the Japanese locals to attend. They may allow players to watch some events too. It’s all down to how the virus cases evolves but if they stay as they are the olympics will have life to it.
Cluster of cases in the bubble. Reportedly the Games could be cancelled entirely
 
Six matches to win a gold in Novak Djokovic schedule:
Sat 24th July - R64
Mon 26th July - R32
Wed 28th July - R16
Thu 29th July - QF
Fri 30th July - SF

Sun 1st August - F

The most challenging is this triple run: 3R-QF-SF day after day. Especially semifinal looks as challenging physically.

My bet for Novak in Tokyo:
he either wins gold medal or loses in QF/SF.

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It’s good he has a day off between some of these matches provided he makes it deep into the event.
 
Cluster of cases in the bubble. Reportedly the Games could be cancelled entirely
I see that yeah. Apparently though that’s not the case now though. The latest news is it’s going ahead and with some fans. Although if the virus cases get worse then yeah it’s still under threat. Hopefully they okay though as it’s done in 2 weeks. I feel they will go ahead as it’s a big event. I think the Japan officials and organisers are going against the medical people as they really want to complete the games as it’s already been cancelled last year.

 

jm1980

Talk Tennis Guru
I see that yeah. Apparently though that’s not the case now though. The latest news is it’s going ahead and with some fans. Although if the virus cases get worse then yeah it’s still under threat. Hopefully they okay though as it’s done in 2 weeks. I feel they will go ahead as it’s a big event. I think the Japan officials and organisers are going against the medical people as they really want to complete the games as it’s already been cancelled last year.

It really would suck if the Games start but they get cancelled halfway
 
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