The new generation don't have the charisma on court and off court compared to Nadal, Djokovic, Federer
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Aussie Darcy
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I don’t know, Medvedev won myself and many over during that 2019 US Open from villain to loveable guy. Cheered for him more than I ever have for Djokovic who I don’t find charismatic at all.
Omega_7000
Legend
Bottom line is that they don't know how win big matches. All of the other stuff around comes automatically after winning. People gravitate towards winners and esp goat contenders
kevin qmto
Hall of Fame
Didn’t work on me I guess.
40-15 still haunts me
Banned
For me it’s completely a mental thing, a 35 year old player has no business outlasting a 20 year old on a tennis court yet they do. Musetti was in complete control then realised he was 2-0 up in sets and completely bottled it while Novak, Rafa and Federer are hardened to all these eventualities
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
The ATP are in a position the WTA was in a couple years ago where players had the power to beat Serena but would choke because they were leading or beating one of the ATG’s. Nowadays the young women thrive on the chance to beat Serena whether it’s Rybakina, Siniakova, Sakkari or Andreescu. It’s the same with the ATP now. Players can beat the top guys as we’ve seen but they choke.
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Deleted member 771911
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I think that needs to be worked on, right? They get training I think. Personally, I find the big 3 are some of the least charismatic guys compared to some (cough) names I could mention.
aldeayeah
G.O.A.T.
I don't think the Big 3 are all that charismatic. They have good PR (well, 2/3 of them do) and win a lot. That's all.
To put it in an unflattering way,
Nadal is kind of a cookie cutter pro sportsman.
Federer is pretty awkward.
Djoker is more personable, but can't shut up.
However, they are kingly on the court, which is what matters most.
To put it in an unflattering way,
Nadal is kind of a cookie cutter pro sportsman.
Federer is pretty awkward.
Djoker is more personable, but can't shut up.
However, they are kingly on the court, which is what matters most.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
I think Meddy does. He’s the one who impresses me most in that department.
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
Federer is as charismatic as they come as you see at all the player days at tournaments and charity events.
Nadal has the shy, awkward thing going for him but still comes off as a nice guy who means well.
Djokovic comes off like a try hard, desperately trying to win fans and then sticking his foot in his mouth over and over again making bunder after blunder.
MadariKatu
Hall of Fame
I don't think is lack of charisma. Is just that we have seen the highest level of tennis over the years with the big3 and they gave us incredible and very emotional matches. That's what they're lacking. At least Thiem gave us some epic matches, against Rafa in USO and AO and against Novak in the AO final. Medvedev had that one USO final, and Tsitsipas fought a great match vs Wawrinka in RG, and also against Novak in RG.
The problem is that those matches are against the players we already love. Have they played epic matches between them? I don't recall any off the top of my head. I think that is the problem. The USO final between Thiem and Zverev was a 5 setter, but can't count that as epic
The problem is that those matches are against the players we already love. Have they played epic matches between them? I don't recall any off the top of my head. I think that is the problem. The USO final between Thiem and Zverev was a 5 setter, but can't count that as epic
TennisIcon
Rookie
I wouldn’t even say Djokovic has charisma. He always seems very awkward to me.
Regardless though Medvedev is 100% the most charming of the next gen. He’s very intelligent, very well spoken, quick and witty and gives very thoguhtful answers to anything that he is asked. He’s also effortlessly funny. All of his post match interviews are a treat and his press conferences are almost always the longest because he really puts time into crafting a good response to every single journalist.
Regardless though Medvedev is 100% the most charming of the next gen. He’s very intelligent, very well spoken, quick and witty and gives very thoguhtful answers to anything that he is asked. He’s also effortlessly funny. All of his post match interviews are a treat and his press conferences are almost always the longest because he really puts time into crafting a good response to every single journalist.
K-H
Hall of Fame
MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
The Big 3 have off court charisma?
What exactly did Medvedev do in Uso 19? Riled a few guys and then turned it around no doubt but still failed to win the Grand Slam.Thats the bottom line..There is no story in that. No story..Zilch.You guys have been watching too many sitcoms and movies..
A story is where a desperate underdog actually wins something.Kuerton was a story,Djokovic is a story..Safin was a story..Goran was a story..Now there is no story just the standards getting lower and lower...
A story is where a desperate underdog actually wins something.Kuerton was a story,Djokovic is a story..Safin was a story..Goran was a story..Now there is no story just the standards getting lower and lower...
SonicNirvana
Hall of Fame
lmfao
SonicNirvana
Hall of Fame
I'd say they're pretty interesting characters, they just don't win.
ZanderGoga
Semi-Pro
People in general have less charisma than ever. Because they're no longer parts of societies and have no interpersonal skills. They're programmed bots incapable of independent thought who respond only to memes and keywords. They're awkward and lost.
That's why they keep holding everyone above a certain age in awe, and find themselves incapable of stepping up and superseding them in any walk of life. The circle of life and progress has ground to a halt because the last few generations are no longer able to function as viable humans.
That's why they keep holding everyone above a certain age in awe, and find themselves incapable of stepping up and superseding them in any walk of life. The circle of life and progress has ground to a halt because the last few generations are no longer able to function as viable humans.
Purestriker
Legend
Totally agree. He is very dynamic. That USO was awesome, he welcomed the boos and even antagonized the crowd all the way to the final. His comment during the trophy ceremony about what collage they would have played for him if he had won was hilarious.
topher
Hall of Fame
True, although the ATP at least has 3 Serena’s essentially so it’s not so much a one-person competition.
I don’t think either sport will be better off without their top dogs though, it’s good they’re sticking around.
NoleFam
Bionic Poster
Is that so. Hmm...let's test that theory...
So Djokovic was once one of your favorite players and look at that as late as 2015, but you are saying you basically never cheered for him? I call bs on that and this just proves what I thought all along. Your sudden hate stems from the fact that he dominated in such a way that many think he is now better than your favorite, Federer. Before when he wasn't a threat to his record with 8 Slams, you had no issues. You would do the same to Medevedev or anyone else. At least others on here are more honest about it.
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Vamos Rafa Nadal
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For me Carlos Alcaraz Garfia has tons of charisma! It's a matter of does he have tons of talent??? Only time will tell!!!!
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
No player has had any charisma since Ivan retired, just face facts.
Sampras-Bruguera 1993
Legend
Medvedev is a pretty interesting personality. His Game isn’t fun to watch though
aldeayeah
G.O.A.T.
They probably contacted him for the namesake role in Terminator before they got Arnie.No player has had any charisma since Ivan retired, just face facts.
even the ad reads like a spec sheet lol
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