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Genie Of the Bank

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Don't understand Serbian. Anybody with an English summary on what he has said so far ?
Still waiting for response for Indian Wells and Miami, recovery is good - trying to rise to 100 % intensity level on practice. Number one spot isn't the priority. Wishing for Roland Garros final with Rafa. Will try to have better preparation for clay this year.
 
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Djokodalerer31

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I want them in the final and may the best man wins. :)

You want another heartbreak going 0-4 against Nadal in the final?? Really??! I'll pass...i'd rather they square off in the quarter again, at least that's how i know Novak will have more chances!...Just like Djokovic at AO, Nadal at RG is way too locked-in in the final to beat him...it's borderline impossible, your level has to be insanely high even against both man injured at their respective slams! And Novak against Nadal at RG final isn't an exception of that rule!...I'm too scared of another demorolizing blowout repeat! I'd rather they played again in the RG final once it is more "safe" as in much less is on the line, than this year! At least that's how the likely defeat will feel less stressful and demorolizing! And i'm sure once Novak is not on such a high pressure anymore - he will be able to perform better than usual against Nadal in the final of RG!
 

joekapa

Legend
You want another heartbreak going 0-4 against Nadal in the final?? Really??! I'll pass...i'd rather they square off in the quarter again, at least that's how i know Novak will have more chances!...Just like Djokovic at AO, Nadal at RG is way too locked-in in the final to beat him...it's borderline impossible, your level has to be insanely high even against both man injured at their respective slams! And Novak against Nadal at RG final isn't an exception of that rule!...I'm too scared of another demorolizing blowout repeat! I'd rather they played again in the RG final once it is more "safe" as in much less is on the line, than this year! At least that's how the likely defeat will feel less stressful and demorolizing! And i'm sure once Novak is not on such a high pressure anymore - he will be able to perform better than usual against Nadal in the final of RG!
If he wins ?
 

Genie Of the Bank

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You want another heartbreak going 0-4 against Nadal in the final?? Really??! I'll pass...i'd rather they square off in the quarter again, at least that's how i know Novak will have more chances!...Just like Djokovic at AO, Nadal at RG is way too locked-in in the final to beat him...it's borderline impossible, your level has to be insanely high even against both man injured at their respective slams! And Novak against Nadal at RG final isn't an exception of that rule!...
Well, they usually play high level when they are motivated. 23 slam is a big prize.
 

Djokodalerer31

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Well, they usually play high level when they are motivated. 23 slam is a big prize.

Nadal is ALWAYS motivated to play high level in RG final regardless of circumstances! LOL You don't need to motivate Nadal to perform at the high level in RG, it's the other guy accorss the net, that has to worry about it usually...Motivated Nadal at RG - is a scary Nadal i don't want Novak to face!...
 

joekapa

Legend
Nadal is ALWAYS motivated to play high level in RG final regardless of circumstances! LOL You don't need to motivate Nadal to perform at the high level in RG, it's the other guy accorss the net, that has to worry about it usually...Motivated Nadal at RG - is a scary Nadal i don't want Novak to face!...
True. But it would put a lot of things to rest. It would be a melt down in here if he takes the ultimate prize. Imagine gaining #23 by beating Nadal on his court.
 

Djokodalerer31

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True. But it would put a lot of things to rest. It would be a melt down in here if he takes the ultimate prize. Imagine gaining #23 by beating Nadal on his court.

it's too high of a risk! I understand, that Novak is natural risk taker, but i'd rather he not risk this time! It's not worth it! There is Wimbledon and USO ahead anyway, where he'll always have way more chances so...imagine the gloating from Bull's fanbase if Bull levels their h2h 30-30 or God forbid taking an actual lead 31-30 or something because of beating him prior at some clay masters month ago? This forum would be worse than hypothetical win of Kyrgios over Novak in last year's Wimbledon final! The situation is already bad enough, that we have to deal with all those pro-Wawrinka crowds not hesitating to remind us, who beat our idol in both of their final slam meetings! I don't want another story like that added on top of that! I'd rather Novak played it safe this year and lose to somone else in RG early and focus on Wimbledon (preferably playing some warm-up grass events he never played and winning it for the first time...) and then switch his attention once again to US series portion of the season and try to win as much as it is humanly possible during that period as well!...
 

joekapa

Legend
it's too high of a risk! I understand, that Novak is natural risk taker, but i'd rather he not risk this time! It's not worth it! There is Wimbledon and USO ahead anyway, where he'll always have way more chances so...imagine the gloating from Bull's fanbase if Bull levels their h2h 30-30 or God forbid taking an actual lead 31-30 or something because of beating him prior at some clay masters month ago? This forum would be worse than hypothetical win of Kyrgios over Novak in last year's Wimbledon final! The situation is already bad enough, that we have to deal with all those pro-Wawrinka crowds not hesitating to remind us, who beat our idol in both of their final slam meetings! I don't want another story like that added on top of that...
There is NO CHANCE IN HELL they are ever going to meet again on grass or hardcourt. I can guarantee you of that.

If Djokovic wants Nadal, it's going to have to be on clay.
 

Djokodalerer31

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There is NO CHANCE IN HELL they are ever going to meet again on grass or hardcourt. I can guarantee you of that.

If Djokovic wants Nadal, it's going to have to be on clay.

But i'm talking about avoiding Nadal on clay as a plague, not WANTING to face him! I'm already fine with him leading marginally 30-29...better stay that way, then playing nothing but clay matches until the reminder of each career's and Nadal snatching h2h advantage as a photo-finish moment...Thanks but no!...Under the condition, that Nadal is never going to play Novak outside of clay anymore - i'd rather Novak stay away from playing Nadal on clay at all then!...
 

joekapa

Legend
But i'm talking about avoiding Nadal on clay as a plague, not WANTING to face him! I'm already fine with him leading marginally 30-29...better stay that way, then playing nothing but clay matches until the reminder of each career's and Nadla snatching h2h advantage as a photo-finish moment...Thanks but no!...
Have faith in your man, bro. If they ever meet at RG again, I can guarantee Novak will be more than ready.
 

Djokodalerer31

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Have faith in your man, bro. If they ever meet at RG again, I can guarantee Novak will be more than ready.

I have faith in my man anywhere but on clay, and especially RG clay! LOL Sorry, but that's what the difference in statistical facts do to you after long period of time of nothing but coping...you kinda "lose hope" when your man loses his h2h terribly at one grand slam event - 2-8...What happened in 2021 - was a rare miracle! And miracles aren't rules! They are exception of said rules and this doesn't tend to repeat often...back in 2015 - i t doesn't count since Nadal was probably at his worst form ever back then, there is no guarantee, that his bad form from 2015-2016 period will ever repeat even in his late 30's...
 

NoleFam

Bionic Poster
When he beat him a 2nd time, he almost lost to Tsitsi in the final.

Goes to show that Djokovic's motivation is Nadal. He wants his head on a platter.
Lol. He's just very ambitious and wants to win everything. I don't want to see anymore matches with Nadal at RG though. I want to see them play in other Slams.
 

joekapa

Legend
The shipped has sailed on that one after 2019. We are not even getting matches between them on smaller events, forget slams. Their last match off clay was over three years ago....that is just too long. Since that match, they played on clay four times with three of them being RG matches. LOL
In other words, Nadal is ducking his way into retirement.........

Not if Djokovic has anything to say about it.
 

NoleFam

Bionic Poster
The shipped has sailed on that one after 2019. We are not even getting matches between them on smaller events, forget slams. Their last match off clay was over three years ago....that is just too long. Since that match, they played on clay four times with three of them being RG matches. LOL
Yea true. I don't know the exact count off my head but they've played at least one match on clay every year it seems regardless of form. I think maybe 2010 they didn't play one. Off clay, it's a whole different story. Recently, matches on other surfaces are non-existent.
 
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LaVie en Rose

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Drama incoming. Doubt Novak ... will be there, but why make the post?
Chances for Novak are 0.
The shipped has sailed on that one after 2019. We are not even getting matches between them on smaller events, forget slams. Their last match off clay was over three years ago....that is just too long. Since that match, they played on clay four times with three of them being RG matches. LOL
Then we know who are getting mad at stating obvious. Nadal will withdraw round before he could met Novak anywhere bar on clay, same what he did at feeling his form is not good RG2016:rolleyes:. He simply won't lose 2 to Djokovic on clay
Do we think Novak doesn't know ?
 

LaVie en Rose

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Yea true. I don't know the exact count off my head but they've played at least one match on clay every year it seems regardless of form. I think maybe 2010 they didn't play one. Off clay, it's a while different story. Recently, matches on other surfaces are non-existent.
You're right only 2010 they didn't play on clay-
Last HC match ATP Cup 2020
 

NoleFam

Bionic Poster
I think only those two really late in the draw, but early on, if he is not in good shape, someone might stun him. Really depends on what state he arrives.
Yea I agree. He got pushed hard last year by FAA in the 4th round. A match like that could be dangerous if he's off.
 

joekapa

Legend
The Bull will be ready for clay season. Obviously his battle scars have taken a toll, but as he said recently "I will die trying".
 

Genie Of the Bank

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