Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
I here my fellow Djokovic Bro's. One last step and we must cross it together! And we will! King Djoko is claiming career slam and moving up in the ATG list! On his way to GOAT hood 
The Official Novak Djokovic Brethren Thread 2.0 (Brethren Only)
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Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
A great moment. Very happy day for us Novak fans!
How sweet it is: Novak wins despite being mediocre at net and hitting outright passing shots, and, if he won even ONE lob attempt in about 10 attempts, I don't remember it. Virtually any other player would've been deflated after that awful tiebreak, blowing six, count 'em, SIX set points. Even the rain delay could've hurt him, as it usually does to the player with the momentum, but he shrugged all of that off and showed what a great player he is. Roger, my 2nd favorite favorite player, didn't have anything to be ashamed of, IMO. Novak gets to shut up all those "can't win multiple Slams in a year" nitwits, and is poised to rake up a three spot at Flushing Meadows. Can't wait...
laughingcavalier
Rookie
I'm pretty sure it was actually 7 set points that Novak blew... but it's all academic anyway
So now Federer is your Number 2 fave... I recall for years you saying Fed was your Number 1 fave and Novak Number 2.... when did that viewpoint change and why?
I'm pretty sure it was actually 7 set points that Novak blew... but it's all academic anyway
So now Federer is your Number 2 fave... I recall for years you saying Fed was your Number 1 fave and Novak Number 2.... when did that viewpoint change and why?
Fed's lack of graciousness sometimes(Serena had the same problem, though not nearly so pronounced in recent years). His implying that Novak was lucky to hit a screaming service return winner while down match point against him at the US Open didn't sit well with me at all. Whatever else you wanna say about Novak, he doesn't make comments like that and often applauds his opponents winners, which I don't see from Fed or anybody else. Fed's stubbornness in playing Nadal got wearing after awhile, as well(actually, Serena does it occasionally, as well). Having said that, I enjoy Fed's style noticeably more than Novak's, so if Novak had to lose, then I'd want it to be to Fed.
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laughingcavalier
Rookie
We both agree that Fed had that 'up himself' type vibe when things went smoothly for him (eg Always letting us know just how many titles he's won in a particular tournament) + whimpering about the aforementioned shot that Novak hit when he should just cop it on the chin has left a bad taste in my mouth.Agree on Novak when he loses,out of all the shining examples out there for someone at home to pick on how they conduct themselves when they lose Novak is the prime example.What was that comment that Jimmy Connors used to say?... Something about there's no such thing as a good loser (or something like that)... Novak always handles it with class no matter how painful his loss.Unlike some,he doesn't use an oh-so convenient alibi such as 'I was injured before the tournament,no' or 'I lost last year because my knees were hurting',no' just like one of your bugbears has done in the past
The bittersweet thing for you then now is that had your 'New Number 1 fave' not screwed up at the French both your male and female faves would've been going into the US OPEN chasing the calendar year grand slam... That's something I don't think (from the top of my head) has ever happened before.
Djokodal Fan
Hall of Fame
Big congrats to all of us Djoker Fans. Djoker deserved this and so do we after the FO heart break.
I was celebrating too much and didn't even have time to even post :cheers:
Now Djoko go and and win that coveted US Open this year. you are too good not to win it multiple times in your career.
I was celebrating too much and didn't even have time to even post :cheers:
Now Djoko go and and win that coveted US Open this year. you are too good not to win it multiple times in your career.
We both agree that Fed had that 'up himself' type vibe when things went smoothly for him (eg Always letting us know just how many titles he's won in a particular tournament) + whimpering about the aforementioned shot that Novak hit when he should just cop it on the chin has left a bad taste in my mouth.Agree on Novak when he loses,out of all the shining examples out there for someone at home to pick on how they conduct themselves when they lose Novak is the prime example.What was that comment that Jimmy Connors used to say?... Something about there's no such thing as a good loser (or something like that)... Novak always handles it with class no matter how painful his loss.Unlike some,he doesn't use an oh-so convenient alibi such as 'I was injured before the tournament,no' or 'I lost last year because my knees were hurting',no' just like one of your bugbears has done in the past
The bittersweet thing for you then now is that had your 'New Number 1 fave' not screwed up at the French both your male and female faves would've been going into the US OPEN chasing the calendar year grand slam... That's something I don't think (from the top of my head) has ever happened before.
After you replied, I amended my post to mention that Serena often applauds her opponent's winners, as well. Jimbo said, "There are two kinds of losers: bad losers and good actors." He also said, "I hate losing more than I love winning." Hmmm.... When Fed lost to Nadal at the AO a few years ago, it almost looked like he had given up as soon as the match started. Something tells me that he is keen to play him NOW, however, though I doubt they'll have many more encounters.
Tiger8
Semi-Pro
I believe it's Stan Smith, 1971 US Open and 1972 Wimbledon Champion.
You are correct, sir.
We both agree that Fed had that 'up himself' type vibe when things went smoothly for him (eg Always letting us know just how many titles he's won in a particular tournament) + whimpering about the aforementioned shot that Novak hit when he should just cop it on the chin has left a bad taste in my mouth.Agree on Novak when he loses,out of all the shining examples out there for someone at home to pick on how they conduct themselves when they lose Novak is the prime example.What was that comment that Jimmy Connors used to say?... Something about there's no such thing as a good loser (or something like that)... Novak always handles it with class no matter how painful his loss.Unlike some,he doesn't use an oh-so convenient alibi such as 'I was injured before the tournament,no' or 'I lost last year because my knees were hurting',no' just like one of your bugbears has done in the past
The bittersweet thing for you then now is that had your 'New Number 1 fave' not screwed up at the French both your male and female faves would've been going into the US OPEN chasing the calendar year grand slam... That's something I don't think (from the top of my head) has ever happened before.
I got a call and thus didn't notice your last paragraph until now: yeah, that definitely hurt, although Stan is my THIRD favorite player, that backhand and go-for-broke style is a thing of beauty when he's on. Plus, though I don't like tatooes, his inscription is great, IMO: "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better." I saw another version of that on an acquaintance, "Fall down six times, get up seven."
laughingcavalier
Rookie
[QUOTE="britam25, post: 9480893, member: 721401"
Try Again. Fail again. Fail better." ."[/QUOTE]
Fitting to read that inscription and apply it to Federer in regards to his 2014 and 2015 losses to Novak.Pretty much carbon copy of each other.He didn't 'fail better'... He merely suffered the existing fate as before..eg Get himself competitive in the match,get broken early in a set and never impose himself on Novak's service game.I truly wonder whether Edberg/Federer talked about the 2014 match or even watched footages from it before the final pinpointing a strategy on how to counteract it.
One thing's for sure,it was frustrating as hell.It was like watching Bill Murray from 'Groundhog Day' step into that puddle day after day after day after day.I wanted to say to Federer 'Watch that Novak 2nd serve,it's a doozie'
Try Again. Fail again. Fail better." ."[/QUOTE]
Fitting to read that inscription and apply it to Federer in regards to his 2014 and 2015 losses to Novak.Pretty much carbon copy of each other.He didn't 'fail better'... He merely suffered the existing fate as before..eg Get himself competitive in the match,get broken early in a set and never impose himself on Novak's service game.I truly wonder whether Edberg/Federer talked about the 2014 match or even watched footages from it before the final pinpointing a strategy on how to counteract it.
One thing's for sure,it was frustrating as hell.It was like watching Bill Murray from 'Groundhog Day' step into that puddle day after day after day after day.I wanted to say to Federer 'Watch that Novak 2nd serve,it's a doozie'
PinShot
Rookie
Thanks Tiger!
swordtennis
G.O.A.T.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Happy days my fellow brethrens. We all stood by our king Novak and he delivered again. What a champ! Let's celebrate
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
Haha, I'm still buzzing from yesterday's match mate. Incidentally Novak now has 200 wins in GS matches alone and has now defended titles on all 3 surfaces. He's defended a non AO title for the first time, has a second multi-slam season and is now a 3 times Wimbledon champion like Becker and McEnroe. I'm expecting someone to pinch me and tell me I'm dreaming lol.
swordtennis
G.O.A.T.
Great profile pic. Bobby the great.
powerangle
Legend
I'm so giddy right now. Still on a high! Still on a high!
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Happy days my fellow brethrens. Novak delivers for us yet again. What a champion he is and what a time it is to be a Djoko fan right now!
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VexlanderPrime
Guest
Fun time to be a Nole fan. Lets hope he can maintain this level of dominance for the next 3 years and we'll see the Bandwagon Fed fans jump ship and the Crazy Fed Fans pee their pants!
Realistically I'm predicting 14-15 career slams. 1-2/year for the next 3 years. But it would be cool if he over-performed!
Realistically I'm predicting 14-15 career slams. 1-2/year for the next 3 years. But it would be cool if he over-performed!
3fees
G.O.A.T.
Well put, The ATP ect has had many Pros that have done great, Its Novak Djokovics' time.
Cheers
3fees
beast of mallorca
G.O.A.T.
Oh, my thread.
Nice to see you back, my expensive friend. I would have thought that you'd be posting more here, now that Djoker has won another Slam.
Wazz up with that ? Nice to see u back nonetheless........
Now, where is F1Bob......
swordtennis
G.O.A.T.
THIS IS SPARTA!
Djokodal Fan
Hall of Fame
Oh, my thread.
Why aren't you posting much nowadays?
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Nathaniel_Near
Guest
That gif always confuses me - it's a failed wink.
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
Did you draw that yourself ? Very nice!The Reigning...!!! Defending...!!! Undispee-uted...., ATP No. 1 of the world
Novak, "the son of god", Djeee-ooooooooooooooooooooooo-kovic!
MaiDee
Professional
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VexlanderPrime
Guest
BRETHREN!
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Rejoice!
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Rejoice!
Doflamingo
Professional
Haha I just read through some of the comments in the earlier pages, where are those early Nole fans? Shame a few got banned though but cool to see what the past was like lol...
Some GOAT level edits there, great thread btw. Is this similar to the Muzziah thread?
Shame a few got banned though but cool to see what the past was like lol...Some GOAT level edits there, great thread btw. Is this similar to the Muzziah thread?
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VexlanderPrime
Guest
GREAT SUCCESS!
powerangle
Legend
Oh man, today I made my favorite update to my signature!!
mellowyellow
Legend
Just needs Cincy to be without a doubt, the most complete player in the history of the sport.
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