flyinghippos101
Legend
Tsonga played lights out tennis and absolutely crushed Fed in the third. Interesting to see how far he goes this tourny, but now the entire championship is Djok's to lose now that his side of the draw is now open.
Federer out, Tournament is Djok's to lose
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mathieu
Rookie
No shi t sherlock
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NadalAgassi
Guest
It was always Djokovic's tournament to lose, especialy once Nadal and Murray lost. Tonight plays no part in that.
flyinghippos101
Legend
Feelings still hurt after you made that spoiler thread???
Guess I could take a page out of your playbook and **** off people by posting the match result too.
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
No, he's right. This is really stating the obvious.
FearOfTheDark
Rookie
It is only fair that Novak loses this tourney so that all top 4 players are out before the final.
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celoft
Guest
Without a doubt.
Murrayfan31
Hall of Fame
A ******* giving Fed way too much credit. This was always Djokovic's to lose.
SirGounder
Hall of Fame
It was Djokovic's to lose since he has the momentum going in, but I don't think you can just count Federer out from the beginning.
Now though, I guess we can count him out.
Now though, I guess we can count him out.
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
Jokc wasn't invited. He can't fish.The real comp is at the lake now - who gets more fish. It's on Nadal's rod, since he has maximum experience.
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
And what exactly have both done against Djokovic this year to be a bigger threat than Federer? Other than lose that is?
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NadalAgassi
Guest
Nadal has come the closest to beating Djokovic on hard courts of anyone this year. Murray meanwhile can beat anyone when it isnt a slam final.
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
LOL at this thread.
The tournament was ALWAYS Djokovic's to lose.
The guy has lost one match in 55 odd matches since late last year. This is a UNIQUE record in tennis. In fact, it is a UNIQUE record in ALL sports. What's he's doing right now is unparalleled in the history of the game.
Anyone who thinks Djokovic was NOT the massive overwhelming favorite for this tournament, needs to go and get his/her head checked.
NEWSFLASH: For every tournament, the rest of the ATP is playing for 2nd place..
The tournament was ALWAYS Djokovic's to lose.
The guy has lost one match in 55 odd matches since late last year. This is a UNIQUE record in tennis. In fact, it is a UNIQUE record in ALL sports. What's he's doing right now is unparalleled in the history of the game.
Anyone who thinks Djokovic was NOT the massive overwhelming favorite for this tournament, needs to go and get his/her head checked.
NEWSFLASH: For every tournament, the rest of the ATP is playing for 2nd place..
norbac
Legend
Didn't you see the poll in the Montreal thread? Federer is the favorite.
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
Voters in that poll = delusional fanboys who can't see the writing on the wall i.e "the torch has been passed. FEDAL is over".
Djokovic's domination is what it is, and he has a REALLY good chance of CYGS in 2012. This year too, he should finish with something like 3 slams, 6-7 ATP 1000s, WTF etc. This might be the highest points garnered in a single year in the history of the game.
Personally, I'm only upset that Delpo is NOT living up to his potential. I'd have loved to see a 2 man race at the top challenging Djokovic, just as Nadal competed with Fed..
DeShaun
Banned
Wozniaki volunteered beforehand to be their designated driver.
forthegame
Hall of Fame
Tsonga beating Fed back to back, hmm. I thought Fed would lose but the 3rd set margin is just, yikes.
I don't see Fed winning a slam again, ever.
I'm a fan.
I don't see Fed winning a slam again, ever.
I'm a fan.
Bud
Bionic Poster
If Fed doesn't win the USO this year, his GS title drought will stretch to two years (last was AO 2010). It's looking highly unlikely he'll reach 17, IMO.
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Deleted member 77403
Guest
This was always Novak's tournament to lose, even if Nadal, Murray and Federer were still in there.
He is outright the best player in the world, and is so for a reason.
He is outright the best player in the world, and is so for a reason.
timeisonmyside
Semi-Pro
Looks like what was originally a brutal draw for Nole is becoming a walk in the park. I guess as The King everyone bows down to you.
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Deleted member 77403
Guest
Novak's new entrance theme everytime he comes onto court.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoXJM6UXxmk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoXJM6UXxmk&feature=related
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Deleted member 77403
Guest
I guess the question is, will Nadal get to 17 slams....?
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
Is that a trick question?
The question right now is whether Nadal will equal/surpass Borg. It's hard to see when/if his next few slams will come.
Forget about getting to Pete's slam count, much less Federer's..
Rhino
Legend
Federer does pretty well against Djokovic, even these days.
gregor.b
Professional
For how long I wonder?Another 13 straight Grand Slams?That would be mighty impressive.Not ever having an off day,never getting sick,never running into someone who's playing lights out,a la Tsonga,Phillipoussis etc.
Hmm, I wonder?
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TheMagicianOfPrecision
Guest
Who is the only player that beat Novak this year?
Case closed.
You fail, and suck.
Kunohara
Professional
Agreed.
Murray Nadal Fed out means its Djok's tournament to lose.
REALLY ? HOW DID YOU COME TO SUCH A SHOCKING CONCLUSION ?
MindoverMatter
Professional
sorry im late, i forgot to hitch a ride on the bandwagon on the way here
seriously, djokovic will lose at some point, and the fans will cry out "how?!?"
but dont worry, i already have an answer! its because the man is currently going through the best tennis of his life, and he a pretty good setup for it. Federer is 30 and downward to retirement, Nadal is out of his prime (still a really good player, but out of his prime nonetheless), Murray is.....Murray, and the rest of the players are either too old to beat him or are too young to have reached the point yet. Djokovic reached a nice sweet spot that, in my opinion, inflates his talent.
Now let me tell you what's going to happen. Younger players are going to get older mature a lot, and one if not many will consistantly take out Djokovic, a different player will take #1 and he will never get it again. My prediction? this will happen in 1-2 years from now. Djokovic will get 3 slams, and will be placed on the tiers of talent, but not GOAT level, players
seriously, djokovic will lose at some point, and the fans will cry out "how?!?"
but dont worry, i already have an answer! its because the man is currently going through the best tennis of his life, and he a pretty good setup for it. Federer is 30 and downward to retirement, Nadal is out of his prime (still a really good player, but out of his prime nonetheless), Murray is.....Murray, and the rest of the players are either too old to beat him or are too young to have reached the point yet. Djokovic reached a nice sweet spot that, in my opinion, inflates his talent.
Now let me tell you what's going to happen. Younger players are going to get older mature a lot, and one if not many will consistantly take out Djokovic, a different player will take #1 and he will never get it again. My prediction? this will happen in 1-2 years from now. Djokovic will get 3 slams, and will be placed on the tiers of talent, but not GOAT level, players
norbac
Legend
And what is their head to head this year? Who has won 50 matches this year? Who is number 1 in the world? Who has won 8 titles? Who is The King? Who is the Child of God? Who is the SON of God? Who will finish his career with 666 weeks at number 1? Who will finish his career with 23 Majors?
Hail Noel!
Wow, I had no idea he was the Antichrist.
ChopShot
Semi-Pro
But dude... Beating Nadal that many times back to back is just evil, man. Just bad, man.
He's like, totally the Antichrist, dude. :twisted:
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
Fed's done!!!!!!I am a fed fan but this guy is doned!!!!I will root for him but his game stinks right now!!!!!6-1?Where is ur pride in that 3rd set?The guy is just happy to be playing.I dont see the fire anymore!
Mustard
Bionic Poster
Calm down. Vilas won 72 of his last 73 matches in 1977. Djokovic has currently won 52 of his last 53 matches.
Clarky21
Banned
I completely agree with the bolded part. There is no doubt about it that Djokovic is extremely lucky right now. I really hope some of the younger players step it up and take him out before he inflates his slam count to those of which he is not worthy of.
8nfinity
New User
Nole Vs. Tsonga should be an interesting match-up. While everyone has been bashing Federer's lackluster performance, enough credit isn't being given to Tsonga. He outplayed Federer during that match and handled Almagro pretty well today. I still think Nole will win the match but who knows? I think he'll be tested again.
Mainad
Bionic Poster
It has the makings of the real final.Whoever wins it (I hope for Tsonga but expect Djokovic) will take home the trophy.
Shady_Sawyer
Rookie
Nadal is just 25 and he is out of his prime. haha. that itself is ridiculous let along everything else that you have written. Djokovic just peaked this year and he is making everyone pay.end of story.
Mustard
Bionic Poster
Rafa is an old 25-year-old. He said earlier this year that he felt like he had been playing on the tour for "100 years".
Clarky21
Banned
Yep. Nadal's 25 is more like 30. He is wore out both mentally and physically.
All-rounder
Legend
Just stop please
Mustard
Bionic Poster
What was wrong with what I said? Nadal has been one of the dominant tennis players since he was 18, and he has a very physical style of play. You can't compare Nadal at 25 to players who bloom much later and play their best tennis at 25.
