Djokovic will play in Geneva 1 week before RG

vokazu

Legend
He needs to stop attention seeking and just quietly hit the practice courts.
Djokovic playing an ATP 250 is hardly seeking for attention. Actually it's quite the opposite, he's keeping a low profile.

Meanwhile, a billionaire acting for an advertisement of Louis Vuitton Brokeback Mountain with his bald bff is exactly attention seeking.
 
Djokovic won Roland Garros in 2021 playing a tournament a week before Roland Garros so he can definitely do it again this year.

He's really performed way below his clay standards this year so it's better for him to play a small tournament and hopefully win his first title this year rather than just practicing at Roland Garros.
 

_phantom

Hall of Fame
Observations --

- For the first time in many years, Djo couldn't train on clay at his tennis center in Belgrade (it's been closed).

- He was missing quality hitting partners in his Montenegro hideout. This is what happens when you are not that popular.

- Getting 250 points in Geneva would make his ranking situation a lot easier. Without these points even the RG title might not keep him at #1.

- He definitely cares.
 

Kralingen

Bionic Poster
The only people I see questioning Novaks dominance is on this forum or social media. Anyone you speak to in real life, whether they are Novak fans or not agree he is the greatest of all time by some distance.
Where do you live, and who do you talk to?

I say this because living in NYC and going to the US Open, Federer is by far the most popular player even still, and it’s frankly not even close.
 

vokazu

Legend
Where do you live, and who do you talk to?

I say this because living in NYC and going to the US Open, Federer is by far the most popular player even still, and it’s frankly not even close.
Yeah Federer is popular for being a loser in the Slam race.
 

mahatma

Hall of Fame
Fedal brigade has no arguments on numbers so resorting to peak/prime/popularity is the only tactic left.

Had it been a painting competition we could have given it to the better artist. But it’s sport, only winner takes it all. If you hit the best shot of the match, it doesn’t guarantee you a win. You still have to win the last point of the match.

Sadly for Fedal fans, one man better or for worse artistry took the accolades one by one, till there was nothing big left apart from these discussions
 

nolefam_2024

Bionic Poster
Fedal brigade has no arguments on numbers so resorting to peak/prime/popularity is the only tactic left.

Had it been a painting competition we could have given it to the better artist. But it’s sport, only winner takes it all. If you hit the best shot of the match, it doesn’t guarantee you a win. You still have to win the last point of the match.

Sadly for Fedal fans, one man better or for worse artistry took the accolades one by one, till there was nothing big left apart from these discussions


It's actually a matter of do you value your beliefs or your friendships on this forum.

Some nolefams are choosing friendships and others don't care about losing longer time friendships on this forum anymore.

Nolefams just have to realise if Federer or Nadal had overwhelming numbers that Djokovic had, would their base even entertain the conversations?

This thread had nothing to do with big 3. This was solely for Djokovic playing geneva. But the sad losers from other bases derailed the thread and it was allowed. Don't value your friendships to this extent.
 

mahatma

Hall of Fame
It's actually a matter of do you value your beliefs or your friendships on this forum.

Some nolefams are choosing friendships and others don't care about losing longer time friendships on this forum anymore.

Nolefams just have to realise if Federer or Nadal had overwhelming numbers that Djokovic had, would their base even entertain the conversations?

This thread had nothing to do with big 3. This was solely for Djokovic playing geneva. But the sad losers from other bases derailed the thread and it was allowed. Don't value your friendships to this extent.
Given that Fedals have not much left to discuss, at least give them space in “Djokovic playing Geneva” discussion lol.

But I agree on one point, and strongly so - when Federer had the numbers, he was the GOAT and it was not even a discussion around it. Now when Djokovic has the numbers - it’s unacceptable to Fedals lol.

Moving Goal posts to the extent possible, and soon I believe we will hear one day why 20 is better than 24 etc.

I am just happy that Djokovic broke the records and continues to do so. Let this continue for at least a few more years :)
 

FlyingSaucer

Semi-Pro
Given that Fedals have not much left to discuss, at least give them space in “Djokovic playing Geneva” discussion lol.

But I agree on one point, and strongly so - when Federer had the numbers, he was the GOAT and it was not even a discussion around it. Now when Djokovic has the numbers - it’s unacceptable to Fedals lol.

Moving Goal posts to the extent possible, and soon I believe we will hear one day why 20 is better than 24 etc.

I am just happy that Djokovic broke the records and continues to do so. Let this continue for at least a few more years :)
What, you mean like numerous non-Federer fans spending years and years arguing he was not the GOAT? Could be wrong but I think you might have been one who said around 2018 or so that the Big 3 were equals and there was no difference between them.

I said it already: if you are a fan of one of the Big 3 then your fave is the GOAT. The numbers are mere convenience.
 

thrust

Legend
Where do you live, and who do you talk to?

I say this because living in NYC and going to the US Open, Federer is by far the most popular player even still, and it’s frankly not even close. Also, how many quality players live in Montenegro that would help Novak's practice sessions?
Federer is more popular, but Novak has the superior achievements.
 

mahatma

Hall of Fame
What, you mean like numerous non-Federer fans spending years and years arguing he was not the GOAT? Could be wrong but I think you might have been one who said around 2018 or so that the Big 3 were equals and there was no difference between them.

I said it already: if you are a fan of one of the Big 3 then your fave is the GOAT. The numbers are mere convenience.
Margins are always small in professional sport. They are razor thin at the top of the pile.

Big 3 are near equals. Were always so. One started piling up early, one went strong in the middle phase and one picked up more late in his career. That is about it.

Djokovic became the beast of a player that he is, was more due to Fedal and constant beatings initially that he got from them.

Talent GOAT is still Federer
Hard work GOAT is still Nadal
Determination and Passion and will to achieve GOAT is Djokovic.
I wasn't around in 2018. And I still believe in above. Cold facts as they are - Djokovic is the undisputed GOAT now
 

nolefam_2024

Bionic Poster
Before 2021 Federer was active player. And us non fed fans were told to keep quiet until their careers finished.


Guess what. Federer's career finished 3 years ago. Djokovic is already having large lead and he is still number 1. So there is no such time like now ever between at the least 2016 to 2021.
 

Lauren_Girl'

Hall of Fame
Weather Forecast are absolutely cataclysmic for Wednesday-Thursday-Friday-Saturday in Geneva. Rain rain rain and rain.

I apprehend what's coming. We all know Djokovic hates rainy, heavy conditions. Not just because It doesn't suit his game on clay but he also hates being interrupted/postponed/rescheduled. Every time one of his matches get interrupted, he gets frustrated and plays bad. Most recent exemple was against Rune in Rome. If he plays all 4 matches, this is gonna **** him off. He'll probably have to play 2 matches per day and potentially play the final on Sunday instead of Saturday.

I don't want him to tank or withdraw, but I have a bad feeling about it. Last thing he needs before his opening match in Paris is a rainy, gruelling, unending 250 final on Sunday...
 

socallefty

G.O.A.T.
Weather Forecast are absolutely cataclysmic for Wednesday-Thursday-Friday-Saturday in Geneva. Rain rain rain and rain.

I apprehend what's coming. We all know Djokovic hates rainy, heavy conditions. Not just because It doesn't suit his game on clay but he also hates being interrupted/postponed/rescheduled. Every time one of his matches get interrupted, he gets frustrated and plays bad. Most recent exemple was against Rune in Rome. If he plays all 4 matches, this is gonna **** him off. He'll probably have to play 2 matches per day and potentially play the final on Sunday instead of Saturday.

I don't want him to tank or withdraw, but I have a bad feeling about it. Last thing he needs before his opening match in Paris is a rainy, gruelling, unending 250 final on Sunday...
Will he withdraw?
 

Sudacafan

Bionic Poster
The only people I see questioning Novaks dominance is on this forum or social media. Anyone you speak to in real life, whether they are Novak fans or not agree he is the greatest of all time by some distance.
I haven't spoken to anyone about Djokovic in real life. I think I'd have to answer to lots of questions if I did, and I am very lazy.
 
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