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NoleFam
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Yes true but older ATGs a lot of times lose to inferior players when they get older. This is an extremely impressive record considering that.
Genie Of the Bank
Hall of Fame
Novak mural in Melbourne .
Think he should be back in either Dubai or IW. What do you think?
Hitman
Bionic Poster
Think he should be back in either Dubai or IW. What do you think?
Hopefully. I think he wants to come back quickly.
Genie Of the Bank
Hall of Fame
Novak will play in Doha . To me it seems he isnt fully recovered from the leg injury but he will try to be back on court as quick as posible .
https://www.b92.net/sport/tenis/vesti/102170/novak-djokovic-se-oporavio-od-povrede-i-ide-u-dohu/vest
"There is no more rupture in the muscle, the injury is almost 100 percent repaired and I am ready to go to new work victories. I have the green light from the medical team that I can train, that I can prepare. The tournament in Doha is scheduled seven days from now so I'm sticking to the schedule. Thank God, I was able to recover quickly. I've had a bit more injuries recently than I did in the first 15 years of my career. That probably comes with age, but my body still listens to me, I still have a burning flame and a desire to achieve and achieve new things. That's why I hope for success, both next week in Doha and in the rest of the season," Djokovic told "Vijesti"
https://www.b92.net/sport/tenis/vesti/102170/novak-djokovic-se-oporavio-od-povrede-i-ide-u-dohu/vest
"There is no more rupture in the muscle, the injury is almost 100 percent repaired and I am ready to go to new work victories. I have the green light from the medical team that I can train, that I can prepare. The tournament in Doha is scheduled seven days from now so I'm sticking to the schedule. Thank God, I was able to recover quickly. I've had a bit more injuries recently than I did in the first 15 years of my career. That probably comes with age, but my body still listens to me, I still have a burning flame and a desire to achieve and achieve new things. That's why I hope for success, both next week in Doha and in the rest of the season," Djokovic told "Vijesti"
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Hitman
Bionic Poster
Djokovic is clearly targeting that 4th seeding place for RG. He has nothing but points to gain to get there, with the exception of a MC semi. I think he can outperform Fritz to get that fourth spot. Then he doesn't play to have to run the gauntlet of Alcaraz-Zverev-Sinner, which would massively improve his chances in slams.
nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
Djokovic is sponsor of qatar airlines now.
Winner Sinner
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Djokovic ready to return: "In Doha for title number 100"
Novak Djokovic is ready to return to the court after retiring in the semifinals at the 2025 Australian Open. The Serbian champion, who has fully recovered from the muscle injury suffered in the match against Alcaraz, confirmed his participation in the Doha tournament in an interview given to Vijesti during a stay in Montenegro.
Recovery and return
“The injury is completely healed and I am ready for new successes,” said Djokovic. “The medical staff gave me the green light to train. The Doha tournament starts in seven days and I'm sticking to my schedule. I've had more injuries lately than in the first 15 years of my career: maybe it's due to age, but my body still listens to me and I maintain that inner flame to achieve new goals."
The Australian Open and ambitions
On his retirement in Melbourne, Djokovic maintains a positive attitude: “With the level shown against Alcaraz in the quarterfinals, I believe I would have had a very good chance against Zverev in the semifinals and, if I had been healthy, also against Sinner. The level of tennis achieved in Australia is promising for the rest of the season.”
The immediate objectives are clear: “I hope that title number 100 can arrive in Doha, I've been chasing it since October. As for the 25th Slam, it is a much bigger challenge, but I believe I can achieve it. If I didn't believe I could compete at this level with the best in the world, I wouldn't continue playing.”
The new generation
Speaking of young talents, Djokovic spent words of particular praise for Alcaraz and Sinner, who are developing a new rivalry: “Alcaraz has always shone not only for his tennis and his incredible successes at a young age, but for being a fair and kind tennis player towards everyone. When he loses, he does it with a smile, which is impressive for someone so young. He acts like he's been on the circuit for 10 years.”
The current moment
The Serbian also reflected on his current moment: “I find myself caught between the desire to enjoy what I have achieved, facing matches and tournaments in a more relaxed way, and the winning mentality that I have always been used to, where only the title represents a success. I was surprised to see how many considered the semifinal at the Australian Open a success: maybe it sounds strange, but for me, with everything I've achieved in my career, it's not what I was looking for.”
The passion that continues
On why he continues to play, Djokovic concluded with a profound reflection: “Mainly because I love this sport. Tennis is what makes me grow as a person the most. During a game you go through a million emotions: some beautiful, some terrible. You go through doubts, criticism, ecstasy, anger, pleasure… I feel like I can still inspire the younger generation to pick up a racket. This motivates me, gives me strength. I would like everyone to start playing tennis, but I would be satisfied if they gave any sport a chance, because physical activity is fundamental for health from a young age."
Sinner, Alcaraz, Djokovic...Doha will be a great appetizer for the sunshine double.
Novak Djokovic is ready to return to the court after retiring in the semifinals at the 2025 Australian Open. The Serbian champion, who has fully recovered from the muscle injury suffered in the match against Alcaraz, confirmed his participation in the Doha tournament in an interview given to Vijesti during a stay in Montenegro.
Recovery and return
“The injury is completely healed and I am ready for new successes,” said Djokovic. “The medical staff gave me the green light to train. The Doha tournament starts in seven days and I'm sticking to my schedule. I've had more injuries lately than in the first 15 years of my career: maybe it's due to age, but my body still listens to me and I maintain that inner flame to achieve new goals."
The Australian Open and ambitions
On his retirement in Melbourne, Djokovic maintains a positive attitude: “With the level shown against Alcaraz in the quarterfinals, I believe I would have had a very good chance against Zverev in the semifinals and, if I had been healthy, also against Sinner. The level of tennis achieved in Australia is promising for the rest of the season.”
The immediate objectives are clear: “I hope that title number 100 can arrive in Doha, I've been chasing it since October. As for the 25th Slam, it is a much bigger challenge, but I believe I can achieve it. If I didn't believe I could compete at this level with the best in the world, I wouldn't continue playing.”
The new generation
Speaking of young talents, Djokovic spent words of particular praise for Alcaraz and Sinner, who are developing a new rivalry: “Alcaraz has always shone not only for his tennis and his incredible successes at a young age, but for being a fair and kind tennis player towards everyone. When he loses, he does it with a smile, which is impressive for someone so young. He acts like he's been on the circuit for 10 years.”
The current moment
The Serbian also reflected on his current moment: “I find myself caught between the desire to enjoy what I have achieved, facing matches and tournaments in a more relaxed way, and the winning mentality that I have always been used to, where only the title represents a success. I was surprised to see how many considered the semifinal at the Australian Open a success: maybe it sounds strange, but for me, with everything I've achieved in my career, it's not what I was looking for.”
The passion that continues
On why he continues to play, Djokovic concluded with a profound reflection: “Mainly because I love this sport. Tennis is what makes me grow as a person the most. During a game you go through a million emotions: some beautiful, some terrible. You go through doubts, criticism, ecstasy, anger, pleasure… I feel like I can still inspire the younger generation to pick up a racket. This motivates me, gives me strength. I would like everyone to start playing tennis, but I would be satisfied if they gave any sport a chance, because physical activity is fundamental for health from a young age."
Sinner, Alcaraz, Djokovic...Doha will be a great appetizer for the sunshine double.
nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
That's the difference between him and rest of us. I think he is showing a lot of promise just like he did in rg 2018. Then he said he wanted to at least make the final. And have chances vs Nadal.
I think only Federer deserves similar praise to keep playing for the love of the game. He played 12 years after achieving most important record of 15 slams. Did not win much but kept going. Djokovic is following Federer in this today. He has every imaginable record but loves the game so much that he stays at highest level.
DjokoFan1987
Rookie
this feels like a bad idea for novak but hey he obviously knows more about his health than I do so I hope he's ready to go
airchallenge2
Hall of Fame
Agreed. They both have a great opportunity at Wimbledon title.
irishnadalfan1983
Hall of Fame
Me too….Maybe he feels he simply has to play a bit to be more ready for slams/get his seeding up….Lot air miles/lots of playing with this schedule….
NAS
Hall of Fame
I don't See it, the thing is he is prone to loose early in IW and Miami.
Last year he was supposed to play IW, Miami, MC but in reality How many matches he really played?
Let him play IW and perform good then he can decide whether to Skip Miami or not.
With two weeks master scheduling is light
Genie Of the Bank
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GrandSlam24
Semi-Pro
My feeling now is that Novak is having a problem with the number 100. He should have won this title long ago.
It doesn't matter where.
I bet that things will immediately go better once he has this title.
I still think that he wants to win this 100th title within a certain framework and that puts himself under pressure.
He had no intention of winning the 100th title in Doha and the same goes for Indian Wells and Miami.
He won't win either tournament this year and it will be even harder after that. It's a real shame.
It doesn't matter where.
I bet that things will immediately go better once he has this title.
I still think that he wants to win this 100th title within a certain framework and that puts himself under pressure.
He had no intention of winning the 100th title in Doha and the same goes for Indian Wells and Miami.
He won't win either tournament this year and it will be even harder after that. It's a real shame.
nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
I don't see how title 100 means so much to Djokovic after so many records. He can easily get it if he plays 250s just for the title 100 and he is far away from 109 anyway.
With Sinner not there , he should win one of IW or Miami.
We need to send positive vibes
irishnadalfan1983
Hall of Fame
I presume he is just playing 250/500's to build confidence and momentum.....However internally I'd say he finds it very hard to get up for these kinds of matches.....It might be having the opposite effect - denting his confidence.....He may care too much about losing ydy but will chip even a small bit away at his confidence....
Genie Of the Bank
Hall of Fame
I think his leg is gone with the last year operation. Too slow reaction time on the right leg disrupts his whole game. Still he likes to travel all around the world with his family. Wimbledon this year will be probably his last stand.
nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
Gone is very much an exaggeration. He moved incredibly in AO.
With taking a lower hyperbole, I can agree that post operation, he is slower now.
Genie Of the Bank
Hall of Fame
Yes, for lower quality opponents at AO. Carlos was somehow injured and let the guard down a bit. It will not fly at RG and Wimbledon, especially against Sinner who is strong on both wings and will not slow down against struggling Novak.
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nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
You can say whatever you want but both Machac and Lehecka can enter top 10, they are very strong opponents. Carlos Alcaraz is 4 time slam champion, he played 3 hr 30 min match and outlasted Alcaraz. Nothing caught off guard.
Born_to_slice
Legend
Worry when he loses to these guys in slams when healthy.
Genie Of the Bank
Hall of Fame
Novak can beat anyone from 3 to 100 on the ATP list with 70 % of his former physical level. Carlos is still inexperienced and prone to injuries because of his aggressive style of the game. It helped Novak at the Olympic and at the AO. For that reason I hope for the same results at Wimbledon this year if Carlos take care of Jannik in the semis .
irishnadalfan1983
Hall of Fame
Maybe…I’m not sure….Let’s not forget he beat Alcaraz in a slam only a few weeks ago..,
Genie Of the Bank
Hall of Fame
The main issue now for Novak is the reaction time. He is a step slower on the right side ( less returns, less sliding, defensive for most of the time, missing often when he goes for the winners ) .
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nolefam_2024
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Genie Of the Bank
Hall of Fame
I told you all Novak leg is busted as hell. 
Genie Of the Bank
Hall of Fame
Well, another idiotic skip.
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nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
Nolefams lets hope Djokovic is as far away from Carlos in the draw as possible
BlueB
Legend
EMW is not afraid of anyone!
nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
Djokovic and raz are in same quarter at iw. Very sad.
Lauren_Girl'
Hall of Fame
Possible Kyrgios Djokovic in round 2.
nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
Time to even up the h2h
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BlueB
Legend
So what? If Nole is healthy, Raz is his pigeon on HC.
