Sinner almost lost against injured and jetlaged Djokovic

[Gary Duane]

I think it may be the most important victory this year. And no one can accuse me of being a fan even though I have great respect for this player.

 

[NaDjoFed]

Some players even rank it above slams now that Djokovic has the record.


if Djokovic didn't win the monte carlo masters everyone would be talking about how monte carlo is the best and most important tournament ever.

The only fans I can see overrated the Olympics for non sinister or gaslighting purposes would be Murray fans - because Murray is the best Olympian in tennis history. But saying it's above slams is gaslighting. There's less prize money, there's less ranking points, there's less prestige (a slam gets you into the HoF like it or not, OG doesn't unless you win it twice like Murray but even then he has slams to his name), there's less matches, this olympics there wasn't even a 5th set in the final format. I don't see how Olympics is considered above a masters - it's about equal, but even then back in the day some masters tournaments (and even Basel 500) played a 5th set in the final.

So, if it is above a slam, surely Djokovic has taken the game to new heights this season as he has won the most important event?????

You can get a gold medal every four year. You can win 16 slams in 4 years. So yes, I rate a gold medal > a slam.
And honestly, most of the people on this planet do not even know what a slam is if you ask. But try to tell them you won a gold medal at the Olympics.

 

[Drighiz]

Can sinner or Alcaraz get to 25 slams?

I'd say so, yes. Particularly if no third opponent turns up in the next 13 years, it's likely one of them will reach 25.

 

[Donkus_Reborn]

You can get a gold medal every four year. You can win 16 slams in 4 years. So yes, I rate a gold medal > a slam.
And honestly, most of the people on this planet do not even know what a slam is if you ask. But try to tell them you won a gold medal at the Olympics.

you can make 2.5 mill from winning the US Open series and the US Open in the same year, can't do that with the olympics.

I'd take money over a medal, medal's only collect dust.

 

[NaDjoFed]

you can make 2.5 mill from winning the US Open series and the US Open in the same year, can't do that with the olympics.

I'd take money over a medal, medal's only collect dust.

so the six Kings Slam should come first.

You see, that's the thing of the Olympics, you do not go there for money.

 

[Olli Jokinen]

LOL does the OP realize it was an exhibition match?

There are even posters here who actually believe that a retired Sampras beating Federer in an exo was somehow significant.

 

[Donkus_Reborn]

so the six Kings Slam should come first.

You see, that's the thing of the Olympics, you do not go there for money.

no because slams give you a better mixture of pay, legacy and generally tougher opponents.

I know you don't really think Olympics is bigger than a slam. It's not even bigger than a masters. Beating Nadal at Monte carlo is a lot more impressive than beating Alcaraz at the Olympics, for instance. It's 2+2.

 

[Sudacafan]

It is extremely important. Those players are prize PRO players. GS with low prize money looks suddenly poor.

Riaaad > Any GS

Money talks, and screams

 

[Mainad]

Some players even rank it above slams now that Djokovic has the record.


if Djokovic didn't win the monte carlo masters everyone would be talking about how monte carlo is the best and most important tournament ever.

The only fans I can see overrated the Olympics for non sinister or gaslighting purposes would be Murray fans - because Murray is the best Olympian in tennis history. But saying it's above slams is gaslighting. There's less prize money, there's less ranking points, there's less prestige (a slam gets you into the HoF like it or not, OG doesn't unless you win it twice like Murray but even then he has slams to his name), there's less matches, this olympics there wasn't even a 5th set in the final format. I don't see how Olympics is considered above a masters - it's about equal, but even then back in the day some masters tournaments (and even Basel 500) played a 5th set in the final.

So, if it is above a slam, surely Djokovic has taken the game to new heights this season as he has won the most important event?????

Well, Nadal and others stated it long before Djokovic established his records. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I agree but that is how some of the past champions have felt about it or, at least, said they did.

 

[gamelovergold]

It is simply easy to see that novak is now on borrowed time. He is in top 10 bracket but his window to win slam is 2025.