We have to believe in Novak Djokovic

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RF-18

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Alcaraz-Zverev-Sinner compiles a run wich might be one of his toughest slam runs ever, bar the times he went through Fedalray, and he is doing it while coming off a one year period where it might be considered some of his worst. Nobody knows where he is at level wise.

It's time to believe in this dude, maybe for the last time ever. Soon we won't be able to witness Novak Djokovic anymore.

I believe in him.

You need to believe in him.

We all have to believe in him.

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RF-18 said:
Alcaraz-Zverev-Sinner compiles a run wich might be one of his toughest slam runs ever, bar the times he went through Fedalray, and he is doing it while coming off a one year period where it might be considered some of his worst. Nobody knows where he is at level wise.

It's time to believe in this dude, maybe for the last time ever. Soon we won't be able to witness Novak Djokovic anymore.

I believe in him.

You need to believe in him.

We all have to believe in him.

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Would be extraordinary if he beat the top-3 in succession like he did at 2007 Canada Masters. Probably the last slam he'll have a favorable run at considering it's his pet slam and he's nearly 38, last of the Big Three.
 
Dude not a single person is choosing nole online.

It's because how bad 2024 has been. I wish nole wins but I HAVE to choose Carlos because that's the logical thing at this time.

Did Djokovic win Brisbane? What was his record on hc last year. He lost to freaking Nardi.
 
ND-13 said:
In reality, there are only 2 big matches - Sinner and Alcaraz

There is really no need to hype Zverev. He has been useless and will be useless, will remain a slam virgin .
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honestly he could take it. Rune could’ve taken it yesterday but missed his chance in the third set and it was gone as quickly as it arrived
 
AndrewUtz said:
honestly he could take it. Rune could’ve taken it yesterday but missed his chance in the third set and it was gone as quickly as it arrived
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If he wins , it will be because the opponent was bad on that day. Like Thiem at USO. It is not going to be because he has it in him to beat 2 great players back to back in BO5.
 
All set and done, Alcaraz has not won a single HC match against Djokovic. Djokovic enters the match as a favorite with all his experience, his high profile coaches, Serbian Crowd support, great match scheduling in the evening to allow for slow court tennis.
Odds stacked against Carlos. Let us see what he is made of.
 
BigThreeForever said:
Would be extraordinary if he beat the top-3 in succession like he did at 2007 Canada Masters. Probably the last slam he'll have a favorable run at considering it's his pet slam and he's nearly 38, last of the Big Three.
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I remember his Canada campaign as it was yesterday. I was in shock, couldn't believe he made it. With Novak holding that trophy, I started believing he can actually reach Fedal level and become ATG. It was glorious.
 
With the help of Andy Murray I think Novak is about to unleash one more (last) onslaught and completely dismantle Alcaraz, Zverev and Sinner B2B2B similar to ATP Finals 2023 and win #25. You can sort of feel his momentum picking up and is becoming increasingly unplayable. He may be about to paint his finest masterpiece. At his age it would really cement his legacy. We know the numbers but moments leave a bigger impact and i feel we're in for a treat.
 
BigThreeForever said:
Would be extraordinary if he beat the top-3 in succession like he did at 2007 Canada Masters. Probably the last slam he'll have a favorable run at considering it's his pet slam and he's nearly 38, last of the Big Three.
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Nobody has ever beat the top 3 players in the world on route to winning a slam - at least not in the open era. This would be quite a feat for Novak indeed.
 
Should be an easy straight sets victory for Djokovic, he didn't have knee surgery 2 weeks before, which is what Alcaraz requires to beat Djokovic (or luck and Djokovic's 3.5 overhead)
 
I believe he can go as far as winning 2 out of those 3, but I find it very hard to imagine him winning all 3 to win the title. Not in best of 5, maybe he could if it was b03
 
RF-18 said:
Alcaraz-Zverev-Sinner compiles a run wich might be one of his toughest slam runs ever, bar the times he went through Fedalray, and he is doing it while coming off a one year period where it might be considered some of his worst. Nobody knows where he is at level wise.

It's time to believe in this dude, maybe for the last time ever. Soon we won't be able to witness Novak Djokovic anymore.

I believe in him.

You need to believe in him.

We all have to believe in him.

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Rubbish. You need talent. Believing in oneself won't get you anywhere.

This is the kind of rear-mirror cliches sprouted by those who are already successful.
 
Midaso240 said:
I believe he can go as far as winning 2 out of those 3, but I find it very hard to imagine him winning all 3 to win the title. Not in best of 5, maybe he could if it was b03
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Dude dude dude dude dude

One step at a time. Let's not make any assumptions. Sinner can lose due to heat. Zed can definitely lose. There are no guarantees.

What is guaranteed is raz is first. So let's set 100% on this match.
 
Against Alcaraz he will have the edge to beat because the conditions favour him here.

But Zod plus Sinner will be the real gauntlet as the conditions suit those two players as well.

An impossible draw, but we know that Novak thrives in these situations.
 
BigThreeForever said:
Would be extraordinary if he beat the top-3 in succession like he did at 2007 Canada Masters. Probably the last slam he'll have a favorable run at considering it's his pet slam and he's nearly 38, last of the Big Three.
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Not really favorable when he has such a hard draw. Alcaraz, Z and Sinner.

He's not top #4 so he has to go to at least 2 but if he got Fritz instead of Alcaraz, his path would've been so much easier.

Or wait was Med #4 before the tournament? Either way considering how bad he is recently, same overall point
 
If Djokovic cannot beat Carlos after having all the knowledge from Murray, Becker, Agassi, Ivanisevic VS Alcaraz + JCF, it will be a huge feather in the latter's cap.
 
MeatTornado said:
They've played a whopping 1 outdoor HC match in their entire rivalry, and it was about as close a match as you can find. 5-7, 7-6, 7-6.
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Carlos lost the og match to old injured Novak on his favorite surface clay and a few other close matches as well. There's some matchup issues there that Carlos hasn't turned around yet, unlike perhaps Sinner has.
 
It's not that bad at all. Djokovic is third favorite with 15% chance to win outright. If he wins tomorrow, which is possible, then he would have very decent chance to win.
 
I think the attacking game is the key, if Nole wants to win this he has to attack as much as he can and as hard as he can. And if things go his way he can beat anyone with this game. Because otherwise he will be made to run all over the court for the points and he has limits. Shorten the points and make your opponent run more than he makes you run.
 
ND-13 said:
All set and done, Alcaraz has not won a single HC match against Djokovic. Djokovic enters the match as a favorite with all his experience, his high profile coaches, Serbian Crowd support, great match scheduling in the evening to allow for slow court tennis.
Odds stacked against Carlos. Let us see what he is made of.
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It's a win win situation for Djokovic. It doesn't matter what happens. It's all icing on the cake from this point. All pressure is on Alcaraz and the youngsters.
 
Fed was at his peak at this age so djoke is also at his peak now. Carlitos, Zverev and Sinner are the underdogs. I hope one of them will beat a peaking Djokovic tho.
 
Juice4080 said:
With the help of Andy Murray I think Novak is about to unleash one more (last) onslaught and completely dismantle Alcaraz, Zverev and Sinner B2B2B similar to ATP Finals 2023 and win #25. You can sort of feel his momentum picking up and is becoming increasingly unplayable. He may be about to paint his finest masterpiece. At his age it would really cement his legacy. We know the numbers but moments leave a bigger impact and i feel we're in for a treat.
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Lets hope so. I like that positivity!
 
Legend of Borg said:
No idea why Zverev continues to be put into these discussions.

He's not a serious slam contender until he actually bags his first one.

He's been very close but that doesn't count for anything besides fuelling his reputation as a headcase and a certified grade-A choker.
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He is a tough opponent and usually takes massive energy to beat him. Djokovic never has it easy with Zverev.
 
Do I believe he can make it a highly competitive quarterfinal? Absolutely. Do I believe he can get over the finish line? Sadly not.
 
Buncha fanboys here.

Screw the top few. show some spine.

Pulling for a legit fave is such man-bun maneuver.

Too easy and a terrible look.
 
sportsfan1 said:
Carlos lost the og match to old injured Novak on his favorite surface clay and a few other close matches as well. There's some matchup issues there that Carlos hasn't turned around yet, unlike perhaps Sinner has.
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The topic is specifically about HCs. Bringing clay into this has nothing to do with anything. There's also very little to support clay being his favorite surface anyway.
 
nolefam_2024 said:
That is ridiculous.

I would say Djokovic is underdog. You are saying he has no chance wow .

This is 10 time champ.
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Where did I say he had no chance? :unsure: I even said he's still capable of making it highly competitive but a 37 year old player should not be favoured to win a best of 5 match against a 4 time GS champion 16 years younger than him, no matter how many times he's won it before.
 
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