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We might have got for what ifs like for Borg and strangely in some ways sometimes that's rated higher.I agree. He should’ve retired in 2013 since he was clearly finished at age 32![]()
We might have got for what ifs like for Borg and strangely in some ways sometimes that's rated higher.I agree. He should’ve retired in 2013 since he was clearly finished at age 32![]()
Nice! BromleyWhat part of South London? I have family in Bromley and Lewisham.
Pretty much. But I guess endless “it’s a weak erA” posting is a good coping mechanism. Now imagine if he reaches 8!Djokovic is too good. Sooner we realize it the better. He beat the best already multiple times, and he kept his longevity and skills and improved to be able to do what he does on grass. These invention barometers not gonna change much. Djokos greatness on grass is a real thing.
I wasn't actually sure were she trained till now but doesn't surprise meNice! Bromley![]()
They will never forive Novak WB19HAHAHA!
Eat your hearts out, Fedfans! Djokovic many times had Federer for lunch, right on CC; now his fans are complaining about non-existent issue!
They will never forive Novak WB19
Of course but that would be perfect last slam run for Fed.It is not that ND ended with 21 majors . Both ND and RN went to 22.
So, while it may be disappointing for them , pretty sure it is not a life and death situation
Fed was anyway playing in 2020 and 2021. He was not retiring after Wimb 19Of course but that would be perfect last slam run for Fed.
That was only for sponsorship contracts and media hype.. He was done after WB19Fed was anyway playing in 2020 and 2021. He was not retiring after Wimb 19
Never seen before situation? No it's not. In the year end top 10 in 1997, Sampras was the only player who had ever been to a Wimbledon SF. Sampras also beat nobody at Wimbledon 2000 and then got Rafter in the final, who took until his late 20s to be good on grass. Grass is a specialist surface, and Sampras had weaker years when winning it as well because at that time not many other players were good on it either.When you have facts on your face that not a single top 10 has made a Wimb SF and most not even have made QF, those are not subjective matters. It is tangible, measurable and never seen before situation.
It is not hard to say 'Djokovic is a great grass court player, but he has weak competition there'.
Never seen before situation? No it's not. In the year end top 10 in 1997, Sampras was the only player who had ever been to a Wimbledon SF. Sampras also beat nobody at Wimbledon 2000 and then got Rafter in the final, who took until his late 20s to be good on grass. Grass is a specialist surface, and Sampras had weaker years when winning it as well because at that time not many other players were good on it either.
Becker didn't even end 1997 in the top 50. Ivanisevic, Krajicek, Henman and Scud (who both hadn't been to a Wimbledon SF) all ended the year ranked outside the top 10. Rafter ended the year ranked #2 but had never been to a Wimbledon SF at that time.The top 10 for 1997 Wimb included
Ivanosevic, Krajicek, Scud and Becker. Rafter and Henman rounded out top 15
Compare that to stalwarts of today !
Becker didn't even end 1997 in the top 50. Ivanisevic, Krajicek, Henman and Scud all ended the year ranked outside the top 10. Rafter ended the year ranked #2 but had never been to a Wimbledon SF at that time.
Edit: nvm read the post wrongBecker didn't even end 1997 in the top 50. Ivanisevic, Krajicek, Henman and Scud (who both hadn't been to a Wimbledon SF) all ended the year ranked outside the top 10. Rafter ended the year ranked #2 but had never been to a Wimbledon SF at that time.
Just Djokovic being amazing grass player, that's all.
So what? They were good enough to reach those stages of the tournament one year. They didn't play him when they weren't good enough next year or whenever. Say, was Nadal worthy opponent in 2018? Obviously yes, because he played great that year, no matter his early losses to various jouneymen year after year before that.That doesn't make any sense. We're looking at his opponents performance on a year-to-year basis, it has nothing to do with Djokovic himself.
None of Novak's opponents from any of these last three Wimbledon's have been able to string even back-to-back runs together of winning multiple matches at Wimbledon, except for Sinner now who has had what may be the easiest draw to the SF in Wimbledon history.
So what? They were good enough to reach those stages of the tournament one year. They didn't play him when they weren't good enough next year or whenever. Say, was Nadal worthy opponent in 2018? Obviously yes, because he played great that year, no matter his early losses to various jouneymen year after year before that.
Field is actually deep and more than ever in history, capable of performing well on all surfaces. Only reason why Nadal had a chance 2018 is because he played recovalescent Novak who was a bag of bones at the time. Roof excuse is beyond pathetic but I get it, VB could never except reality without one.The revolving door of grass opponents that Djokovic has been facing at Wimbledon clearly demonstrates the weakness of the grass era. No one is good enough to string together back-to-back even moderately respectable runs. I'm not saying Djokovic wouldn't have probably won anyway, even if some of these guys were consistent enough to be successful at Wimbledon one year to the next. But I am saying that it's hilarious how easy the draws have been. Obviously when Djokovic faced Nadal in 2018, Nadal was a very tough opponent, even if Djokovic needed the help of the roof to win an indoor grass match.
Then how come Roger managed to win 3 slams past 34?I agree. He should’ve retired in 2013 since he was clearly finished at age 32![]()
Field is actually deep and more than ever in history, capable of performing well on all surfaces. Only reason why Nadal had a chance 2018 is because he played recovalescent Novak who was a bag of bones at the time. Roof excuse is beyond pathetic but I get it, VB could never except reality without one.
The revolving door of grass opponents that Djokovic has been facing at Wimbledon clearly demonstrates the weakness of the grass era.
This. They know they are never getting 23 ranked Djokovic at major SF.Only reason why Nadal had a chance 2018 is because he played recovalescent Novak who was a bag of bones at the time. Roof excuse is beyond pathetic but I get it, VB could never except reality without one.
They cannot forget.They will never forgive Novak WB19
I would say that slam did decided the history of tennisThey cannot forget.
Whenever they see "SW19" zip code, they are reminded of WB19 beating.
Just at his post match tweet. Might as well drive to Novak's Hotel with an autograph book.Hurkacz couldn’t hit a forehand yesterday he was dreadful.
This gen is poor.
The only way to beat Djokovic is to:
1) bulldoze him over (Wawrinka)
2) out push him (Nadal)
3) variety of play (Federer)
Only one player is capable of beating him right now and that is Alcaraz (through 1 and some of 2). He won’t be able to put push him. No one right now.
Calendar slam is close
Keeping this fairly remarkable run going, other than Sinner, Djokovic's 2022 Wimbledon opponents ultimately combined to win 1 match at Wimbledon 2023 (Norrie R1).
Yep - weak mentality.Just at his post match tweet. Might as well drive to Novak's Hotel with an autograph book.