Aabye5
G.O.A.T.
Well, you can always remind him which Grand Slam is coming up next....
Question for Djokovic fans...
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Well, you can always remind him which Grand Slam is coming up next....
onyxrose81
Hall of Fame
You think he is. He is not but Fedal fans will never be convinced.
Ok so you are basing that on who you prefer obviously or what ?
Fair enough with Fed but all the main records Djokovic either leads Nadal or matches him.
20 slams each
Same Masters
WTF 5-0
#1 YE 6(could be 7) to 5
Weeks at #1 is huge difference
Won all slams twice
All masters twice.
Nadal has
Olympics Gold 1-0
H2H is slams 10-7
I’m all for Nadal being a higher level on Clay but all round he can’t be ahead of Djokovic
jm1980
Talk Tennis Guru
I was over it in a couple of hours. Probably the fastest I've ever gotten over a Djokovic Slam final loss
Jokervich
Hall of Fame
I'm still shocked he lost to Medvedev of all people. Zverev I can understand, but Medvedev?? The guy he destroyed in Australia. Djokovic just didn't look himself. He looked flat and tired. End of season and Zverev match + other matches took too much out of him. If he's fresh, he beats Medvedev there every time.
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
Wasn't hard because Novak is clearly the GOAT. Way beyond Fed and Nadal.
If someone said last year after F.O 2020, that Novak in 2021 would have 3 SLAMs and 1 final - I would have thought they were INSANE.
Novak's had a legendary year. Better than anything Fed or Nadal have ever done.
Ultimately the trek to Tokyo and Olympics cost Novak the CYGS. But he's going to come in 2022 with a vengeance. I won't be surprised by ANOTHER 3 slam year in 2022.
goldengate14
Professional
Nobody goes into that much detail. The Greatest debates in any sport are generally boiled down to a few things. In tennis the most prestigious events are Slams and Olympics. Nadal and Federer have done better than Djokovic across those 5 events.
i genuinely dont think the casual fan would have a clue what a DCS is or a golden masters. Those just do not mean anything.
Federer also has over 100 titles. While i disagree i am in no doubt if all hree retired as they are now Federer would be considered the Greatest. Hitting 20 first is actually a big advantage.
Weeks at #1 and YE1 is mentioned way more than overall titles.
Actuslly the last 3 times the ATP on social media mentioned titles it was big titles which Djokovic leads.
You think anyone cares about Fed’s 49 250/500 titles ?
goldengate14
Professional
Im afraid the perception is Djokovic is third of the three. The Olympics right now is pivotal. Obviously who wins the slam race will be goat but the fact the debate rages on is utterly devastating for Djokovic. It should be all over.
goldengate14
Professional
Nobody mentions weeks at no.1 or YE1. Without looking it up ill guarantee nobody knows how many weeks Mcenroe and Connors and Borg were no.1. Ive no idea who was Ye1 most out of them.
Yeah you don’t because it only became important post late 90’s like the slam record did.
The most weeks at #1 will always get mentioned and does any slam or big event I watch.
You mention Connors but who mentions his 109 titles ? Not many as the big 3 with 20 slams is way more important.
Im not hating on Fed he has so many due too grass and Basel also it’s good that he was winning the ones he entered but 250/500 for top players nevermind ATG mean nothing
goldengate14
Professional
Well he is now as even the most cursory read of sports comment pages on non tennis forums seems to suggest Nadal and Federer are the two GOATs. On Atp website its almost unanimous. Unless there is an actual defined metric for GOAT then publi oponion will determine who is grestest and that will be Nadal or Federer. Djokovic wouls have ended the debate had he won. He should have won. Why he didnt i think is more involed than many think.
goldengate14
Professional
If something only became relevant post 1999 then it is by definition irrelevant in a GoAT debate. The All time part is the relevant point.
Slams always mattered. Olympics mattered since 1988. Graf is considred.goat due to 1988.
goldengate14
Professional
goldengate14
Professional
In Serbia perhaps. Everywhere else he will go down as third of thid era. He badly needed to win slam race. He may still do that but i think its unlikely.
There is no way here will.be a unanimous GOat when hree players have 20 majors. THe debate will always rage. there should be no debate. That is the issue. It is just hard to understand why he capitulated like he did with such a glorious chance to end the debates.
Kralingen
Talk Tennis Guru
what do you think happened on Sunday? Curious to hear as you seem to be alluding to something in these posts
goldengate14
Professional
I cant say on a public forum and i have no proof of anything at all. Do you ever get a gut feeling about something?
me and my friends were sure we would witness history. We laughed about if Medvdev won in straight sets how strange that would be but then we live i strange times.
I dont think its appropriate to post a gut feeling publicly. Like i say i have no evidence at all. Just a gut feeling.
BlueB
Legend
@goldengate14
I haven't seen this level of desperation in long time. Out of last 10 posts, 7 are yours...
For the time being, Nole is the best of the 3, which also makes him a temporary GOAT. It pretty much happened at RG already.
I haven't seen this level of desperation in long time. Out of last 10 posts, 7 are yours...
For the time being, Nole is the best of the 3, which also makes him a temporary GOAT. It pretty much happened at RG already.
NoleFam
Bionic Poster
Yea I was over this loss after a couple of days and realized today I was no longer even thinking about it. Usually, Slam final losses take longer to get over but not this one for some reason. RG 2015 was one of those Slam final losses that it took a long time to get over. On another note, I see you know who is back. 
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Deleted member 762343
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Yea I was over this loss after a couple of days and realized today I was no longer even thinking about it. Usually, Slam final losses take longer to get over but not this one for some reason. RG 2015 was one of those Slam final losses that it took a long time to get over. On another note, I see you know who is back.
Hogwarts Warehouse of Tennis and Talk is in great danger.
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
Perception has no value. Djokovic has already exceeded Fed and Nadal in almost every measure.
2022 will just rubberstamp it as he gets to 21+ majors and leaves Fedal in the dust.
goldengate14
Professional
Unless there is a criteria as to what makes a goat then perception is everything. Ultimately any sportsperson would take Nadal and Federer careers over Djokovic. That loss on sunday was a really damaging one. Next season i have no idea what will happen but of the three Atgs durikg the off season i think Djokovic the one with the baggage wheteas Nadal and Federer will be delighted the goat race goes on. It should be over now.
Subway Tennis
Legend
Its still one of the greatest seasons in history, so there is more to celebrate than be upset about. What Djokovic achieved was monumental, grand slam or not, so I can see why Djokovic fans would be ecstatic about this year.
With that said, winning a Grand Slam marks you irrefutably as an immortal of the game in a way that no other feat can. Someone as driven as Djokovic will no doubt be thinking a lot about some of the decisions he made this year (The Olympics being the most obvious example) and how they affected him.
With that said, winning a Grand Slam marks you irrefutably as an immortal of the game in a way that no other feat can. Someone as driven as Djokovic will no doubt be thinking a lot about some of the decisions he made this year (The Olympics being the most obvious example) and how they affected him.
Amen786
Semi-Pro
Absolutely.
Though I'm not a nole fan, take my condolences that this loss is not heartbreaking at all.
goldengate14
Professional
Nadal is leading the goat race according to the players. The players put the Olympics on par with the majors. Therefore according to he players Nadal is currently Goat. First thing the press do when Murray and wawrinka are compared is cite murray being a double olympic champion. Steffi graf and her gold medal ofte brought up. Same with Serena. I am only going off previous criterias.
Anyway it is all abit academic as the slam race goes on. The fact the debate goes on is a miracle. Debates should have been over last Sunday.
goldengate14
Professional
Had Djokovic won Olympics he would hae been Goat. To fail at both the Golden Career Slam and the Calendar Year Grand Slam is devastating. Will take many a long time to get over. Almost a eeeknhas pssed and people still talking about it all over social media even though the tennis season is effectively over
I agree that the WTF is biggest tournament of the year outside of the 4 slams, but this doesn't have anything to do with what I've stated about Nole being the 3rd guy to reach 20 and Federer has many stats over him.
Djoker not winning 4th slam, keeps the competition relevant too. One man taking it all doesn't suit well for any sport.
Also don't think anyone better than Medvedev to take up the slam. Has been right up there for sometime.
Little pain of not seeing #21 now and CYGS is there, but #21 and beyond will happen over the years. As a fan, 3 slams in a year + 1 slam final is as good as it gets. Can't really complain.
Also don't think anyone better than Medvedev to take up the slam. Has been right up there for sometime.
Little pain of not seeing #21 now and CYGS is there, but #21 and beyond will happen over the years. As a fan, 3 slams in a year + 1 slam final is as good as it gets. Can't really complain.
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Deleted member 762343
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Definition of delusion.
Tennisgods
Hall of Fame
“Clearly” - the margins are actually quite fine really and arguments can still be made for the other two. He needs 22 or 23 in my opinion to show any meaningful advantage over the other two. I would say that about any of them.
Hitman
Bionic Poster
This one was very easy to get over, three things were instumental in that for me.
The first was the fact that Djokovic had won three slams already in the season after the disappointments of last year, he was three slams behind in the race with Fedal and it looked an almost certainity that he would still be behind after this season with Nadal more than likely owning the slam record. Novak not only stopped Nadal personally himself, but he then went onto join Fedal at the top with 20 slams....so basically all these years of chasing, and he finally caught them. When you consider, heading into Wimbledon 2018, Federer had 20, Nadal had 17 and was basically a point away from making it 18, and Djokovic was on 12....couldn't really ask for more. It's now 20-20-20. In doing this Djokovic also picked up the surface slam, the double career slam, the channel slam, and lets not forget he also managed to get the other big record that he was chasing for so long....most weeks at world number one and is on course hopefully for that 7th year ending number one also. This all at the age of 34, can't feel so down.
Second reason, he didn't lose a very tight match, Djokovic was behind in the score from the very first game, these types of losses are a lot easier to get over, when you say the other player was just better on the day, than having Djokovic come close and then blow it on a key point in the match. I mean RG 2013 was more harder to get over than this, and he was only on 6 slams back then. It was swift, for me much easier to move on from. Having said that, Djokovic took out the most in form players at every slam, Medvedev in AO, Tsitsipas in RG, Berrettini in W and Zverev at USO....getting that win back over Zverev after the Olympics was important.
Third reason, Medvedev is just a such a cool guy that a second after knowing and getting over the fact that Djokovic isn't winning the CYGS, I couldn't help but feel happy for Medvedev who truly deserved his first slam. It's great to see the Next Gen finally become the Now Gen and start to take that step forwards. This year was a great story about Novak v Next Gen, and we will likely see more Next Gen slam wins now in 2022.
Sure Novak must be disappointed, but also watching how he got that incredible love from the crowd was so special, he finally got what he really wanted, the love of the fans. It was so overwhelming for him, he broke down and cried. Finally, USO was such a great slam to watch, so many fun matches, as a tennis fan I really cannot complain, and also should be so greedy, Novak did plenty good this year.
The first was the fact that Djokovic had won three slams already in the season after the disappointments of last year, he was three slams behind in the race with Fedal and it looked an almost certainity that he would still be behind after this season with Nadal more than likely owning the slam record. Novak not only stopped Nadal personally himself, but he then went onto join Fedal at the top with 20 slams....so basically all these years of chasing, and he finally caught them. When you consider, heading into Wimbledon 2018, Federer had 20, Nadal had 17 and was basically a point away from making it 18, and Djokovic was on 12....couldn't really ask for more. It's now 20-20-20. In doing this Djokovic also picked up the surface slam, the double career slam, the channel slam, and lets not forget he also managed to get the other big record that he was chasing for so long....most weeks at world number one and is on course hopefully for that 7th year ending number one also. This all at the age of 34, can't feel so down.
Second reason, he didn't lose a very tight match, Djokovic was behind in the score from the very first game, these types of losses are a lot easier to get over, when you say the other player was just better on the day, than having Djokovic come close and then blow it on a key point in the match. I mean RG 2013 was more harder to get over than this, and he was only on 6 slams back then. It was swift, for me much easier to move on from. Having said that, Djokovic took out the most in form players at every slam, Medvedev in AO, Tsitsipas in RG, Berrettini in W and Zverev at USO....getting that win back over Zverev after the Olympics was important.
Third reason, Medvedev is just a such a cool guy that a second after knowing and getting over the fact that Djokovic isn't winning the CYGS, I couldn't help but feel happy for Medvedev who truly deserved his first slam. It's great to see the Next Gen finally become the Now Gen and start to take that step forwards. This year was a great story about Novak v Next Gen, and we will likely see more Next Gen slam wins now in 2022.
Sure Novak must be disappointed, but also watching how he got that incredible love from the crowd was so special, he finally got what he really wanted, the love of the fans. It was so overwhelming for him, he broke down and cried. Finally, USO was such a great slam to watch, so many fun matches, as a tennis fan I really cannot complain, and also should be so greedy, Novak did plenty good this year.
maratha_warrior
Hall of Fame
Personally I feel any Player who wins 4 slams in a row is a massive achievement .
Someone holds all four slams together is Epic .
Djokovic already won 4 slams in a row in 2015-16 and it is his most historic achievement .
I never felt he need to win 4 slams in a row again , he has already done that !
USO 21 was just another slam for me .
Also he never had the chance to win it & Medvedev was definately the better player .Mentally physically and gamewise , Medvedev was so much better in this match . So he totally deserves it !
This is the least toughest loss for me as a fan !
2021 was a historic season for Djokovic❤
Someone holds all four slams together is Epic .
Djokovic already won 4 slams in a row in 2015-16 and it is his most historic achievement .
I never felt he need to win 4 slams in a row again , he has already done that !
USO 21 was just another slam for me .
Also he never had the chance to win it & Medvedev was definately the better player .Mentally physically and gamewise , Medvedev was so much better in this match . So he totally deserves it !
This is the least toughest loss for me as a fan !
2021 was a historic season for Djokovic
❤
Yet, no news of federer fans doing anything after Wimbledon 2019. Strange, no?
I AGREE! Winning 3 slams plus YE at #1 would be a near perfect year. Winning the WTF would be icing on the cake.Ofc part of reason for me is Medvedev, crazy Russian
goldengate14
Professional
You dont think sportspeople covet Olympic Gold medals?
Please see how broken Djokovic looked in the mini bus after Zverev beat him. Please also refer to Zverev callig the Olympic gold his biggest ever title. murray and nadal have said same thing. Guys and girls literally leave eberything on the court at an event they do not even get paid to attend. Only issue i have is matches should be best of 5 for men and women
swordtennis
G.O.A.T.
Was over it during the match.
Always proud when players overcome the vast experience of any of the big 3.
I kinda like all the next gen bros esp Club Med and The Italian Hammer.
Not an EASY task.
Ask any actual tennis pro out there.
It was a beautiful beatdown even if Noler legs were made of wood.
Always proud when players overcome the vast experience of any of the big 3.
I kinda like all the next gen bros esp Club Med and The Italian Hammer.
Not an EASY task.
Ask any actual tennis pro out there.
It was a beautiful beatdown even if Noler legs were made of wood.
NoleFam
Bionic Poster
Well said.
sportsfan1
Legend
One possible outcome is also that Djokovic was really burdened by the pressure of cygs history. Now freed from it, could revert to domination. Next slam match against Medvedev will tell a lot, if Medvedev maintains his level of play.
Another double account from Always tennis. The guy is possesed.
It was seeing the crowd's shameless support that made the loss easier for me to swallow. If he simply lost on the first match point, it would be harder. Seing how Novak played last three games, I have no doubts that he can continue beating most of the guys in grand slams next year. He just needs to work more on his serve, that is his weakest link.
Also, I'm glad it was Danil and not some other player.
I would be perfectly happy if for the next 5 years Novak wins against Danil in AO and then Danil wins against Novak in USO every time. Just because Novak also won RG and WIM this year, that makes it a huge bummer?
Seeing the presser calmed me also. Once Novak secures this YE#1, he will willingly let the No1 spot to NextGen and spend more time with family. He'll focus on slams and not the ranking points.
I am the same age as Novak and I don't buy this "getting older" and "last chance" narrative.
I wish him to win his next match.
I am also personaly relieved the run is over and I got a closure and can spend less time lurking on TTW.
Also, I'm glad it was Danil and not some other player.
I would be perfectly happy if for the next 5 years Novak wins against Danil in AO and then Danil wins against Novak in USO every time. Just because Novak also won RG and WIM this year, that makes it a huge bummer?
Seeing the presser calmed me also. Once Novak secures this YE#1, he will willingly let the No1 spot to NextGen and spend more time with family. He'll focus on slams and not the ranking points.
I am the same age as Novak and I don't buy this "getting older" and "last chance" narrative.
I wish him to win his next match.
I am also personaly relieved the run is over and I got a closure and can spend less time lurking on TTW.
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