optic yellow
Legend
It's just about getting the pride in line with ability. Those with a lot of ability sometimes struggle with balancing that.
I’m starting to like Novak more
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Razer
G.O.A.T.
True
Hypo Crisis
Professional
Talkin about humble behaviour 
like when he greets deportation from Australia towards Djokovic, or when he celebrates inappropriately
like when he greets deportation from Australia towards Djokovic, or when he celebrates inappropriately
maratha_warrior
Hall of Fame
Federer was an all Court Master , who used to reach Finals on every surface week after week .
His Professionalism can be compared to none.
Similarly , Djokovic was an all Court Master and his professionalism from 2011-2023 is on another stratosphere.
In terms of domination of the tour as Worl No. 1 , Federer and Djokovic are the only two to surpass 300 weeks as number one , and have 6 WTF aswell .
My point is , It would have been very easy for tennis fans to like Federer and Novak equally and both fanbases like each other's favourite player , but their personal enmity stopped fans from appreciating one another.
If there was no Federer-Srdjan War , it would be easy for fans to like both players.
His Professionalism can be compared to none.
Similarly , Djokovic was an all Court Master and his professionalism from 2011-2023 is on another stratosphere.
In terms of domination of the tour as Worl No. 1 , Federer and Djokovic are the only two to surpass 300 weeks as number one , and have 6 WTF aswell .
My point is , It would have been very easy for tennis fans to like Federer and Novak equally and both fanbases like each other's favourite player , but their personal enmity stopped fans from appreciating one another.
If there was no Federer-Srdjan War , it would be easy for fans to like both players.
Dominic & Andrey
Legend
Cool story bro
Azure
G.O.A.T.
I dont follow his off Court activities as much as you guys who seem to follow his news everyday. Frankly I am least interested what they do in their private lives. That said lets focus on his on court activities. A man who respects the tools of his trade is a man with a good head on his shoulders.
Azure
G.O.A.T.
I don’t think about ‘rulers’ or not. These are tennis players for god’s sake. Being confident and over confident is a fine line. As a professional player for 20 odd years I think he has balanced it pretty well.
Besides I love it how you guys know his ‘natural instinct’ when you have never spent even an hour with him in your life.
Why should we focus on just his on court when we are talking about his persona ? Does he have multiple personality on and off court ? Not that we are giving a clean chit to on court or saying he is the devil reincarnation
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
RelentlessAttack
Hall of Fame
As a person, he’s more relatable than Federer or Nadal who are PR bots. His work ethic, ambition, and focus are also incredibly inspiring. I have no dislike for the guy, though I do dislike his most overzealous fans.
The problem I have with Djokovic is that outside of 07/08 and 11 he hasn’t tended to play with the kind of flair that gets you out of your seat, gamestyle wise. He’s a great foil for a more dynamic player when the opponent is really firing but the past 7-8 years of career inflation era that happens rarely. Having such hegemonic success with such a moneyball-esque percentage tennis style isn’t good for the entertainment aspect of the game.
The problem I have with Djokovic is that outside of 07/08 and 11 he hasn’t tended to play with the kind of flair that gets you out of your seat, gamestyle wise. He’s a great foil for a more dynamic player when the opponent is really firing but the past 7-8 years of career inflation era that happens rarely. Having such hegemonic success with such a moneyball-esque percentage tennis style isn’t good for the entertainment aspect of the game.
Azure
G.O.A.T.
Because this is a tennis forum - not "what does a player do in his spare time" forum.
TheNachoMan
Legend
Hatred isn’t a good look for you.Slay bestie
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
I assure you it's nowhere close to being that serious lol
Subway Tennis
G.O.A.T.
In the last five years Federer has gone way higher in my estimation, and Novak much lower.
With that negative comment out of the way, I love the thread idea, and the way you have focused on putting some positivity into things.
Some of us have been watching these guys for damn near twenty years, and there has been a lot of time for subtle and not so subtle shifts in our opinions of the Big 3 and for us to notice new things that impress us.
Federev you’re definitely one the uniting forces on here and imo this thread is another nice example of you giving credit in a very transparent way.
With that negative comment out of the way, I love the thread idea, and the way you have focused on putting some positivity into things.
Some of us have been watching these guys for damn near twenty years, and there has been a lot of time for subtle and not so subtle shifts in our opinions of the Big 3 and for us to notice new things that impress us.
Federev you’re definitely one the uniting forces on here and imo this thread is another nice example of you giving credit in a very transparent way.
Federev
G.O.A.T.
Thanks man.In the last five years Federer has gone way higher in my estimation, and Novak much lower.
With that negative comment out of the way, I love the thread idea, and the way you have focused on putting some positivity into things.
Some of us have been watching these guys for damn near twenty years, and there has been a lot of time for subtle and not so subtle shifts in our opinions of the Big 3 and for us to notice new things that impress us.
Federev you’re definitely one the uniting forces on here and imo this thread is another nice example of you giving credit in a very transparent way.
Omega_7000
Legend
So he doesn't throw a temper tantrum for a few months and suddenly he is turning a corner. People and their short lived memories.
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
Tennfan123
Legend
How much did the bot squad pay you?
kayapit
Semi-Pro
No, he just never quits on a rally, game or match, and usually demonstrates whatever mental fortitude is required to secure the win.
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
Novak: a total class act.
kayapit
Semi-Pro
I like both players and couldn't care less about the war. Fed is like a first love, beautiful and pure in his grace. Novak is like the crazy girl you just can't quit because he just finds a way to get it done.
We are discussing tennis players not just tennis.
Azure
G.O.A.T.
No, the thread is about a forum poster and his/her viewpoints about a tennis player. You dragged Nadal into this thread
No, the thread is about a forum poster and his/her viewpoints about a tennis player. You dragged Nadal into this thread
Nadal is off limits or new thread opened when ?
Azure
G.O.A.T.
Well if you are that obsessed with him, who am I to stop you…
All I said was 5 words in a big Paragraph.
Azure
G.O.A.T.
Ok
Mark Anderson
Semi-Pro
Anti vaxxer, Russian loving Serb, what's not to like?
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