Srdjan Djokovic about Novak : "He can lose, but not because his opponent outplayed him, but because he allowed his opponent to beat him,"
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Sysyphus
Talk Tennis Guru
the opinion is dumb anyway
djokovic is extremely consistent in bringing a fantastic level on the biggest stage. But it's not like he cannot be genuinely outplayed by a zoning player who plays more aggressive, cf. Stanley Wawrinka. In their match-up it's probably the other way around. Most of the time, Stan will be inconsistent enough to 'allow' Novak to win, but if they both play to top their top level, there is a good chance that Stan just outplays him with a bigger, bolder game. Obviously Nadal on clay it's the same story -- it's only Nadal who can allow Novak to win that match-up by playing below his best clay form, not the other way around.
djokovic is extremely consistent in bringing a fantastic level on the biggest stage. But it's not like he cannot be genuinely outplayed by a zoning player who plays more aggressive, cf. Stanley Wawrinka. In their match-up it's probably the other way around. Most of the time, Stan will be inconsistent enough to 'allow' Novak to win, but if they both play to top their top level, there is a good chance that Stan just outplays him with a bigger, bolder game. Obviously Nadal on clay it's the same story -- it's only Nadal who can allow Novak to win that match-up by playing below his best clay form, not the other way around.
Sephiroth
Hall of Fame
I've come to realise the things between Nadal and Federer fanbases was just related to tennis, weak era, clay courter- whatever, have at it all day long
but the Djokovic's camp there's some genuine bad blood
I won’t comment on the other things, because as stupid and arrogant as it may be, at least it’s always stuff for a good laugh.
But one thing I don’t understand: How can Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan be a different category than Federer and Nadal? They are all the same category: GOAT candidates in their sport who are in a debate against other candidates.
But one thing I don’t understand: How can Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan be a different category than Federer and Nadal? They are all the same category: GOAT candidates in their sport who are in a debate against other candidates.
The GOAT should have taken power away from his shots. Peak Stanimal can not be outhit, outplayed, overpowered. A moonball, then a drop shot, step and repeat
WildRevolver
Hall of Fame
I'm with you 100 percent, just as a Rafa fan rooting for Roger. In fact, I hope Roger wins Wimbledon, aside from the all-time sports moment that would be, just so he has a little more breathing room from Djokovic. Even if Rafa doesn't win the FO this year, I hope Roger wins Wimbledon. And pending Rafa making that final (long shot), I'll root for Roger to win that tournament regardless of him facing Djokovic in the final or not.
WildRevolver
Hall of Fame
There was a look on Novak's face around the 3-0 mark of the first set that said it all. Like he could still feel Rafa's overwhelming superiority on the surface despite being told for months how this unique FO was going to tilt all of the tangible advantages his way.
WildRevolver
Hall of Fame
I have no issue with Fed winning the GS race. I've come to like Roger quite a bit in the last 5 years or so and will genuinely miss watching him play. Even if Rafa finishes with 2 more grand slams, it will still be an uphill argument to make that he is the greatest ever over Roger (unless he wins 2 more non-FO's...then it gets easier to make the case). Roger's statesmanship, achievements while fending off two younger top 5 players of all time, in addition to the diversity of his championships...make him the the GOAT. I'm comfortable thinking of Roger as the GOAT and Rafa as the greatest force of nature the sport had ever seen.
And as for Novak, there is so much about him that I greatly admire and that makes him entirely unique within a sport dominated by the the richest countries and well-off families. I truly relate to it and respect him for it. I also think his peak abilities are freaking scary. But his team, coaches and his behavior is too much for me to root for and has made me downright root against. As for his dad--yeah, there is no need to be taking so many swipes at Roger and Rafa. None at all.
WildRevolver
Hall of Fame
If demonstrating disgust over the unwarranted trash talk from Novak's dad is "undeserved," I don't know what would ever qualify as deserved.
WildRevolver
Hall of Fame
Peak Djokovic = Nothing from the 2000's except the 08' AO, all of 2011, 2012 AO (but not the rest of the year), 2013 (except for the FO, Wimbledon, USO), any other match he won, especially if he Hulk Hogan'ed his shirt afterwards, and none of the matches he lost. Got it.
Legend of Borg
G.O.A.T.
realistically, Rafa is gonna hold the GS record though
I think Fed's done, 2019 was his last shot
Rafa can keep stacking RGs and even an odd USO here and there, why not
Novaks dad isnt his spokesperson or manager. Your obsession with novak, like some others on here, gives an insight into ones traits.
Beckerserve
Legend
Beckerserve
Legend
Think Fedal fans probably pretty united nowadays. Ive no issue Federer having the slam record. Would prefer Nadal but as long as both stay ahead of Djokovic all good.
I did like Djokovic last year he and his team behaved deplorably.
Crazy Finn
Hall of Fame
Pretty much. If Novak lost, he clearly wasn't peak. Lol. It's just funny that Novak's dad basically took my sometimes used snark except he might be trying to be serious.
WildRevolver
Hall of Fame
Let’s see what sounds more like the hallmarks of obsessing over a celebrity: acknowledging the celebrity’s poor behavior or consistently defending it without cause?
Bartelby
Bionic Poster
The Royalist media gang up on Meghan Markle by giving her father a platform to bad mouth her.
I'm afraid that Srdjan's grandiloquent praise performs a similar function. It gets more space than it deserves because it makes Novak look bad.
I'm afraid that Srdjan's grandiloquent praise performs a similar function. It gets more space than it deserves because it makes Novak look bad.
Zika
Rookie
djokovic is the meghan markle of tennis? that proves the establishment is against him
Bartelby
Bionic Poster
It's more a media technique, obviously, but if an outlet has a preference for or against someone or some organisation then that influences who they get to comment.
In this case Serbian media interviewed his father because they know Novak sells in their country. Djokovic is presumably 'Serbian Royalty' inside his own country.
Outside Serbia however the comments are negatively received as boastful.
In this case Serbian media interviewed his father because they know Novak sells in their country. Djokovic is presumably 'Serbian Royalty' inside his own country.
Outside Serbia however the comments are negatively received as boastful.
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
There is a reason Novak has taken him out of the equation and he is prolly press blacklisted in the west by Novak himself
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Who cares what the dirt out there thinks. Dominating tennis world wide. I think the wins against Fed at US and Wimbledon with a stadium full of scum, has cemented his legacy as the GOAT. Nobody has done that, this is fact.
LOL, pathetic fake fan.
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junior74
Bionic Poster
Not so sure about that. Obnoxious big mouths with elbows tend to go all the way.
Srdjan may of course be reborn as a cockroach, if that's what you mean by eventually.
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
Nadal was lucky Novak was in a very generous mood that day.
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
Srdjan is God confirmed.
Amen
Tennis_Hands
Banned
It is a completely false suggestion for parallels between those two cases.
There is no target for such statements inside Serbia (as is the case in the UK).
The only thing that unites both cases is that the boulevard media will publish anything that gets them viewership.
TimHenmanATG
Hall of Fame
Srdjan is the true Alpha today.
He can say anything he wants without anyone standing upto him
I think it's more a case of people playing along with his delusions for entertainment value.
STRONGSTYLE
Rookie
He's already failed that test, seeing as how he's always whining about the anglo press
Graf1stClass
Professional
It's a dumb opinion, but it happens to Djokovic so rarely that people would probably believe the statement anyhow. It's not a bad thing to be that confident, in my opinion, whether it's delusional or not. I much prefer it to whining online.
Bartelby
Bionic Poster
I was sincere. You were spot on.
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