If you had to choose just one more grand slam win in 2023...just one...

2nd grand slam of the year for Novak...

  • Roland Garros (3rd career grand slam, first ATP player ever to win each slam 3 times or more...)

    Votes: 44 55.0%

  • Wimbledon (An all-time record equaling 8th Wimbledon title, sharing this honour with Federer)

    Votes: 16 20.0%

  • US Open (Redemption title for Novak for all the previous years setbacks, including DQ in 2020)

    Votes: 20 25.0%
  • Total voters
    80
  • Poll closed .
TripleATeam said:
Listen man, I get you miss the back and forth we had in the chat but it's looking a little unhealthy. Hopefully you get better news soon in the season.
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Yes, that’s why I left lol, tell me more about myself oh psychic one :D let’s remember who’s chasing who in this thread, I forgot you existed :X3:
 
MichaelNadal said:
Manifest it lol, I’ve been thinking about him all day, just to give your day some meaning :D Im obsessed. What’s for dinner tonight?? NOVAK! lmao
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So, you are the not obsessed guy that have about 100 mummy GIFs and about 1000 images in his stock, to represent player he's not obsessed with, in each fckn thread? :unsure:
 
US open. Balance out his resume a little more perfectly. He’s underachieved there really for being the HC GOAT

Clay he has nothing to prove. Only player in history to beat Rafa there twice. Grass nothing to prove. He owned Fed in their last 3 grass meetings in the finals. I want to see another US open or two before retirement
 
Roland Garros. I want Djokovic to get the slam record as soon as possible. Bonus points if Djokovic beats Nadal for a 3rd time at Roland Garros especially in the final. Nadal losing in a Roland Garros final would be the nail in the coffin for his confidence and career. If that happens, I wouldn't be surprised if Nadal announced his retirement during the trophy ceremony. He knows he'll never catch up to Djokovic in the slam race because he's hopeless outside of clay.
 
djokovic the conqueror said:
Roland Garros. I want Djokovic to get the slam record as soon as possible. Bonus points if Djokovic beats Nadal for a 3rd time at Roland Garros especially in the final. Nadal losing in a Roland Garros final would be the nail in the coffin for his confidence and career. If that happens, I wouldn't be surprised if Nadal announced his retirement during the trophy ceremony. He knows he'll never catch up to Djokovic in the slam race because he's hopeless outside of clay.
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Come on bestie lol read what you wrote.
 
djokovic the conqueror said:
Roland Garros. I want Djokovic to get the slam record as soon as possible. Bonus points if Djokovic beats Nadal for a 3rd time at Roland Garros especially in the final. Nadal losing in a Roland Garros final would be the nail in the coffin for his confidence and career. If that happens, I wouldn't be surprised if Nadal announced his retirement during the trophy ceremony. He knows he'll never catch up to Djokovic in the slam race because he's hopeless outside of clay.
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What if Djokovic beats him in R16 itself thereby robbing Nadal of 1800 points out of his 2700 points? I think that should definitely push Nadal to retirement sooner. Isn't that better than final?
 
nachiket nolefam said:
What if Djokovic beats him in R16 itself thereby robbing Nadal of 1800 points out of his 2700 points? I think that should definitely push Nadal to retirement sooner. Isn't that better than final?
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That's also a good option. I just want Djokovic to be the only one with a perfect finals record at a slam, so I hope he maintains his 10-0 finals record at the AO.
 
Imagine “pushing” a 37yo to retirement lol. Y’all are weird. That satisfaction yall want from Nadal is never coming, I hate to break the news to you :X3:
 
MichaelNadal said:
Yes, that’s why I left lol, tell me more about myself oh psychic one :D let’s remember who’s chasing who in this thread, I forgot you existed :X3:
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My guy you quoted me first and started this. If you're forgetting orders of events, you can always just scroll up and remind yourself. Also didn't say anything about why you left, just that you did. Reading not the best either it seems... :whistle:
 
Djokovic_is_the_best#1 said:
Cool bro. That’s an extra thing for me but not a big issue. For me, I just want more success for Djokovic and whatever happens with Nadal happens. Hopefully no more slams for the Spaniard though! :)
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I would say RG then Wimbledon then the USO in that order. Another RG would put him in rarified air (only man with 3 career Slams) and block Nadal, and make him the outright Slam holder in great position to never be caught again. Then another Wimbledon would give him 8 and tie Federer's record. USO would be great but it's last for me.
 
NoleFam said:
I would say RG then Wimbledon then the USO in that order. Another RG will put him in rarified air (only man with 3 career Slams) and Nadal and make him the outright Slam holded, in great position to never be caught again. Then another Wimbledon would give 8 and tie Federer's record. USO would be great but it's last for me.
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I don't normally say this but may all of your wishes come true
 
wimby def coming last, only question is wuts better between rg and uso, ok lets say rg coming first
 
CoolCoolCool said:
It's be dumb to choose anything but USO.
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On the contrary the USO is the slam which holds no value for Novak. He has lost too many finals there, the damage is done. 1 more title won't change anything, Nadal and Novak are both below Pete/Roger at USO for life, nothing can change at this point.

So instead of seeking a 4th title at USO, it is better to let Alcaraz/Zverev/Medvedev win it, it is the French Open which Novak has to seal here as that blocks Rafa directly. The Wimbledon is on his own racquet.

So the most logical answer = Roland Garros
 
rick kerr said:
On the contrary the USO is the slam which holds no value for Novak. He has lost too many finals there, the damage is done. 1 more title won't change anything, Nadal and Novak are both below Pete/Roger at USO for life, nothing can change at this point.

So instead of seeking a 4th title at USO, it is better to let Alcaraz/Zverev/Medvedev win it, it is the French Open which Novak has to seal here as that blocks Rafa directly. The Wimbledon is on his own racquet.

So the most logical answer = Roland Garros
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You don't value USO, doesn't mean Djoker doesn't. There's a reason he tried so hard to play last year. Djoker has always valued all 4 slams equally, whereas Rog cared less about RG and Rafa cares less about Wimbledon because of their "lack" (relatively) of success in those tournaments. Djoker knows he's consistent and versatile enough to have great chances of winning everywhere.
 
Djokovic still has talent to make five USOpen titles. Obviously he cares. The argument too many lost finals never sat with me.

Also most nolefams thought 6th ATP finals title was not possible in last few years. I honestly don't understand where that pessimism came from. You saw Dimitrov winning 1 and thought Novak is too old.
 
NoleFam said:
I would say RG then Wimbledon then the USO in that order. Another RG would put him in rarified air (only man with 3 career Slams) and block Nadal, and make him the outright Slam holder in great position to never be caught again. Then another Wimbledon would give him 8 and tie Federer's record. USO would be great but it's last for me.
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Sounds reasonable. Lets hope it happens this way. LOL
 
nachiket nolefam said:
Djokovic still has talent to make five USOpen titles. Obviously he cares. The argument too many lost finals never sat with me.

Also most nolefams thought 6th ATP finals title was not possible in last few years. I honestly don't understand where that pessimism came from. You saw Dimitrov winning 1 and thought Novak is too old.
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Djokovic will be making a huge impact at the USO this year, no question. I wouldn't be surprised at all if he wins it.
 
CoolCoolCool said:
You don't value USO, doesn't mean Djoker doesn't. There's a reason he tried so hard to play last year. Djoker has always valued all 4 slams equally, whereas Rog cared less about RG and Rafa cares less about Wimbledon because of their "lack" (relatively) of success in those tournaments. Djoker knows he's consistent and versatile enough to have great chances of winning everywhere.
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Djoker even values Olympics.
By the way, it is not that I dont value USO, I only prioritized RG over USO if asked to pick. Every slam is important, if an opportunity to take a 4th USO comes then who will refuse it ? It is an important slam, but it seems the toughest at this point. However like @Hitman said Novak this year will be motivated to win the USO more than any other year due to the drama that has happened there for years.
 
rick kerr said:
On the contrary the USO is the slam which holds no value for Novak. He has lost too many finals there, the damage is done. 1 more title won't change anything, Nadal and Novak are both below Pete/Roger at USO for life, nothing can change at this point.

So instead of seeking a 4th title at USO, it is better to let Alcaraz/Zverev/Medvedev win it, it is the French Open which Novak has to seal here as that blocks Rafa directly. The Wimbledon is on his own racquet.

So the most logical answer = Roland Garros
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100% agree. Plus this would make Nole only man ever w/three trophies from all four majors.
 
rick kerr said:
Djoker even values Olympics.
By the way, it is not that I dont value USO, I only prioritized RG over USO if asked to pick. Every slam is important, if an opportunity to take a 4th USO comes then who will refuse it ? It is an important slam, but it seems the toughest at this point. However like @Hitman said Novak this year will be motivated to win the USO more than any other year due to the drama that has happened there for years.
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This year Djokovic will come in a lot fresher and ready to go, with a big point to prove at USO. In 2021, he looked cooked from the first match on, the season had got to him, especially with the Olympics sandwiched between after that very heavy clay-grass period. He is overdue a fourth title, and I think he wants to take on Alcaraz there.
 
Hitman said:
This year Djokovic will come in a lot fresher and ready to go, with a big point to prove at USO. In 2021, he looked cooked from the first match on, the season had got to him, especially with the Olympics sandwiched between after that very heavy clay-grass period. He is overdue a fourth title, and I think he wants to take on Alcaraz there.
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Yup, 1-2 years of dominating Alcaraz will look good for Novak's legacy in the long run, these youngsters will still be 21-22 in another 2 years, there are only getting better and better, so to get as many wins now will add lot of prestige on the resume when a decade from now people look back at these last years rivalries.

Beating Sinner in 5 sets at W was a great win, if Sinner becomes an ATG then the wimbledon win over him will always look good in retrospective.
 
rick kerr said:
Yup, 1-2 years of dominating Alcaraz will look good for Novak's legacy in the long run, these youngsters will still be 21-22 in another 2 years, there are only getting better and better, so to get as many wins now will add lot of prestige on the resume when a decade from now people look back at these last years rivalries.

Beating Sinner in 5 sets at W was a great win, if Sinner becomes an ATG then the wimbledon win over him will always look good in retrospective.
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Honestly losing to tsitsipas and Zverev is better than losing to alcaraz and sinner. These guys are low risk for becoming ATG. So we can definitely rest easy.
 
rick kerr said:
Yup, 1-2 years of dominating Alcaraz will look good for Novak's legacy in the long run, these youngsters will still be 21-22 in another 2 years, there are only getting better and better, so to get as many wins now will add lot of prestige on the resume when a decade from now people look back at these last years rivalries.

Beating Sinner in 5 sets at W was a great win, if Sinner becomes an ATG then the wimbledon win over him will always look good in retrospective.
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Exactly the point here.
 
nachiket nolefam said:
Honestly losing to tsitsipas and Zverev is better than losing to alcaraz and sinner. These guys are low risk for becoming ATG. So we can definitely rest easy.
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Yes. I would be happy if Novak beats Alcaraz at USO and at AO, then beats Sinner 1 more time in slams and preferably beats Rune as well in slams.

Wins over people born in 01-03 will be nice.

I think his win over Sinner is the only win over a Top 10 seeded 14+ years younger player in Slams since Ken Rosewll did that in the mid 70s..... that is a big feat.
 
rick kerr said:
Yup, 1-2 years of dominating Alcaraz will look good for Novak's legacy in the long run, these youngsters will still be 21-22 in another 2 years, there are only getting better and better, so to get as many wins now will add lot of prestige on the resume when a decade from now people look back at these last years rivalries.

Beating Sinner in 5 sets at W was a great win, if Sinner becomes an ATG then the wimbledon win over him will always look good in retrospective.
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Not sure about that, Fedal's wins against pre-2011 Djoker aren't given a lot of credit.
 
Hitman said:
This year Djokovic will come in a lot fresher and ready to go, with a big point to prove at USO. In 2021, he looked cooked from the first match on, the season had got to him, especially with the Olympics sandwiched between after that very heavy clay-grass period. He is overdue a fourth title, and I think he wants to take on Alcaraz there.
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I was skeptical of his attending the Olympics that year and really wished he was going to skip it and focus on NY and the CYGS. It was a sh#t show over there. It's understandable that he wanted to rep his country proudly, but I think that cost him the match against Med.
 
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