Will Djokovic become the second man to win a HC slam without dropping a set?

[Federer302]

Will Djokovic become the second man to win a HC slam, in the open era, without dropping a set?

Also the first in US Open in history

Federer did this at 2007 Australian Open.

It is a greater achievement than doing it on clay or grass due to the fields being deeper on hard courts (more players comfortable)

 

[Djokovic2011]

 

[Mr.Snrub]

yes at AO '15

 

[Deleted member 716271]

Draw looks a bit difficult to do that, I fully expect him to win it and has a good chance of straight setting Murray tomorrow I think/ But he could drop a set to Wawa if he meets him in the semis and another 1 in the final vs Roger.

2 or 3 sets dropped (but not in the same match) imo lol.

8th slam incoming shortly.

 

[Maximagq]

I think he will drop maybe 3 or 4 sets on his way to his 2nd US Open title. 4 sets with Murray, 4 or 5 sets with Raonic/Wawrinka, 5 sets with Federer.

 

[Vensai]

The difficulty of his draw makes me doubt it. The level jumps from here on.

 

[tennisaddict]

40 year old Fed will win a set at least at USO against Novak

 

[AssaultJoker]

No, he won't. Djokovic's draw is a nightmare, he doesn't have a privilege of joke draws like Federer's AO06/AO07.

 

[Sentinel]

He'll drop sets against Andy tomorrow.

 

[bullfan]

Gee, I guess we'll find out in the next week.

 

[Noelan]

With this draw no way, but It doesn't matter at all, if he somehow wins the title here.

 

[Chico]

I don't see why not.

 

[Deleted member 307496]

He's not winning the title without dropping a set. I think he will drop 1, maybe 2 sets to Murray and he has a chance of even losing against Wawrinka.

 

[Deleted member 307496]

I don't see why not.

With the way you view things it isn't a surprise..

 

[jg153040]

40 year old Fed will win a set at least at USO against Novak

40 year old Fed will beat Novak. Fed is just starting to enter his prime.

 

[tennis_pro]

I don't see why not.

 

[The Green Mile]

I doubt it. Djokovic is simply not good enough to do that.

 

[Deleted member 307496]

LOL at fed fanboys not being ashamed of mocking Novak's extremely difficult draw while Fed is having a cakewalk.

Just shows how much integrity some of them have.

Regardless of this. Novak is much better player than any of the above fortunately and I am confident that he will come on top, barring scheduling, crowd and umpire shenanigans. I.e. if we have a fair game.

According to you, Djokovic is going to basically cakewalk to the title.

 

[Deleted member 307496]

I doubt it. Djokovic is simply not good enough to do that.

Indeed. (10indeeds).

 

[jg153040]

LOL at fed fanboys not being ashamed of mocking Novak's extremely difficult draw while Fed is having a cakewalk.

Just shows how much integrity some of them have.

Regardless of this. Novak is much better player than any of the above fortunately and I am confident that he will come on top, barring scheduling, crowd and umpire shenanigans. I.e. if we have a fair game.

It was proven that Fed's opponents are higher ranked on average than Djokovic's.

 

[Feather]

According to you, Djokovic is going to basically cakewalk to the title.

Chico says Novak will win without dropping a set. If he is that confident, why would he bother about the draw?

On the topic, Novak will drop at least three sets

 

[MichaelNadal]

Chico says Novak will win without dropping a set. If he is that confident, why would he bother about the draw?

On the topic, Novak will drop at least three sets

Because he's only here to talk up Djokovic and create flame wars.

 

[AssaultJoker]

I doubt it. Djokovic is simply not good enough to do that.

Who grabbed a set off Djokovic at AO11? I recall that he has beaten Berdych, Federer and Murray in straights during that tournament.

 

[AssaultJoker]

It was proven that Fed's opponents are higher ranked on average than Djokovic's.

It was proven that:

Mats Wilander said on insidetennis.com, "You have to say that the era when he (Federer) played was the worst of all time. That’s why he was winning so much… His era had the worst Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5 we've had‚ the Nalbandians, Roddicks, Hewitts. That’s one of the reasons why Roger dominated so much."

 

[The Green Mile]

Who grabbed a set off Djokovic at AO11? I recall that he has beaten Berdych, Federer and Murray in straights during that tournament.

Ivan Dodig. Proves my point. Even at his peakiest of peaks he still wasn't good enough to drop a set. Not that it really matters. Lucky that Troicki retired after that first set as well. I was getting a funny feeling about that one...

 

[AssaultJoker]

Ivan Dodig. Proves my point. Even at his peakiest of peaks he still wasn't good enough to drop a set. Not that it really matters. Lucky that Troicki retired after that first set as well. I was getting a funny feeling about that one...

Dodig is a good player, would have easily made it to top-5 in Ljubicic era.

 

[The Green Mile]

I'll give you that one...

Dodig is a good player, would have easily made it to top-5 in Ljubicic era.

.........:neutral::grin:

 

[mike danny]

Dodig is a good player, would have easily made it to top-5 in Ljubicic era.

Very good joke.

Oh BTW Wilander also said Federer is the greatest of all time and called him the favorite for USO this year.

 

[Gonzo_style]

40 year old Fed will win a set at least at USO against Novak

But not at AO against 20-year old Djokovic :twisted:

 

[DRII]

I don't see why not.

RIGHT...

because you don't see Nadal in the draw :twisted:

 

[tennisaddict]

But not at AO against 20-year old Djokovic :twisted:

That is why I specifically stated USO.

 

[Federer302]

Maybe it will be peak Monfils who does it.

 

[merwy]

Yes!

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