I fear that he will win multiple Slams and I will be made to look an enormous fool. His determination is an X factor which I have underestimated too many times.
Too funny. There are threads like this one on every message boards every time he loses a match.
When he lost to Davidovic in MC, he was never winning a Masters again ===> 3 weeks later, he wins Rome without dropping a set.
In RG no one else was gonna stop him, only Nadal could... in a long, undecided 4 sets with dozens of opportunities to take it to 5... but of course he lost, so he was never going to win a Slam ever again. ===> he won the next one. Usual stuff I should say. He rarely loses twice in a row in Slams.
He lost his first match against Alcaraz 7-6 in the 3rd with multiple mini-match points and I already see folks predicting he will never win a set against him. 3 weeks later he beat Sinner who breadsticked Alcaraz in the previous match. LOL
The stars? The universe? HA! The stars were NOT aligned for Djokovic in Wimbledon. Not like Nadal in Melbourne. Alex Hawke and Shapovalov made sure to align the stars for him. But in Wimbledon the big favorite of the tournament won, and was never close to lose. No surprise, no luck here. Nadal withdrawing against Kyrgios couldn't favor Djokovic since Djokovic would've been even more favorite of the final. If Djokovic plays Slam finals again, I'll prefer Nadal over Kyrgios whether it's in Melbourne, Wimbledon or NY. That had nothing to do with the stars. Medvedev and Zverev are so bad on grass, their absence had nothing to do with the stars and the universe.
Guilty as chargedYour official USO final prediction Ruud over Alcaraz in 4 sets wanted me to tie you up to chair again and read Bible to you as a mean of torture. Why do I get the feeling that you actually put your money on Alcaraz?
Guilty as charged
Well not a very bold predictionWowww
I had to do a lot of good deeds behind the scenes which only @travlerajm is aware.
Think Djokovic's chance just increased by 30% after the beatdown FAA gave Alcaraz today in DC. At least that's what I read on another forum. lol
I did not expect this thread from you.At the rate things are going, things seem to be a bit unknown - a bit in the dark.
Will the stars align for him again? Will the Universe restore its order?
Will they oh wise ones?
Zara is a serious poster too.I did not expect this thread from you.
I fear that he will win multiple Slams and I will be made to look an enormous fool. His determination is an X factor which I have underestimated too many times.
What happened to Zara?At the rate things are going, things seem to be a bit unknown - a bit in the dark.
Will the stars align for him again? Will the Universe restore its order?
Will they oh wise ones?
Not in 2013 or 2019. Rafa was better.Troll thread. Anyone who in 2022 thought Nole will never win a slam again, is an IDIOT. And I am not ashamed to say this.
Nole has been virtually the number 1 player since every year from 2011 (except 2017). No one could stop him.
Not in 2013 or 2019. Rafa was better.
That is barely ahead. Unlike in 2023 where Nole is almost at Mt Everest and Alcaraz is barely at base camp.Not in 2013 or 2019. Rafa was better.
Rafa was better in 2013. He goated on hard - he won Canada, Cincy and USOThat is barely ahead. Unlike in 2023 where Nole is almost at Mt Everest and Alcaraz is barely at base camp.
Alcaraz will be number 3 year end next year anywaysThat is barely ahead. Unlike in 2023 where Nole is almost at Mt Everest and Alcaraz is barely at base camp.
But Djokovic was better. But I do agree with @nachiket nolefam Nole was the best in all other years except 2013 and 20192016 Murray took it.
2019 was when Nole Mauled nadal in AO. It was the ATP finals when Nole lost the ranking, he needed 1 match.But Djokovic was better. But I do agree with @nachiket nolefam Nole was the best in all other years except 2013 and 2019
Yes but Nole was being crushed by Wawrinka remember that? In USO 2019 He was also losing to 23 year old Medvedev a lot too. Nadal was crushing Meddy. So I give Nadal the nod in 20192019 was when Nole Mauled nadal in AO. It was the ATP finals when Nole lost the ranking, he needed 1 match.
Nole was injured. I saw him in USO.Yes but Nole was being crushed by Wawrinka remember that? In USO 2019 He was also losing to 23 year old Medvedev a lot too. Nadal was crushing Meddy. So I give Nadal the nod in 2019
Nadal made at least semi at all 4 that year. He was better. Let’s just accept. 2013 and 2019 Nole was number 2. Rest I agree he was the best undisputedNole was injured. I saw him in USO.
Yes but Nole was being crushed by Wawrinka remember that? In USO 2019 He was also losing to 23 year old Medvedev a lot too. Nadal was crushing Meddy. So I give Nadal the nod in 2019
Yes but Nadal was better in 2019 I think irregardlessHe had an injured shoulder, that he was treating since Cincinnati, remember? He was getting it treated between matches.
Yes but Nadal was better in 2019 I think irregardless
The Thiem and Wawrinka losses make me give the nod to NadalI'm not saying he wasn't.
The Thiem and Wawrinka losses make me give the nod to Nadal
Nah I think Nole was the better player. He lost motivation after the Nole slam. Murray crashed out to Nishikori at the 2016 USO. Nole was way betterI actually give Murray the nod in 2016 also. Outside the slams, he was better.
Way way better. Murray deserved it because he cared for the ranking more than Nole did after RG2016. But on the court Nole was better. And if a slam came when they both were fit, 100% people would put money on Nole.Nah I think Nole was the better player. He lost motivation after the Nole slam. Murray crashed out to Anderson at the 2016 USO. Nole was way better
Nah I think Nole was the better player. He lost motivation after the Nole slam. Murray crashed out to Nishikori at the 2016 USO. Nole was way better
Murray played every tournament post USO. Nole didn’t give a damn. He was out drinking and partying in Serbia and still made a freaking USO final. Murray crashed out to loser NishikoriWay way better. Murray deserved it because he cared for the ranking more than Nole did after RG2016. But on the court Nole was better. And if a slam came when they both were fit, 100% people would put money on Nole.
2 slams and a Runner up vs 1 slam and 2 runner ups. I give Nole the nodNole was the better player until RG. After that it was Murray all the way, he won Wimbledon, Olympics, Shanghai, Paris and WTF, before that he also made finals of AO, RG, Madrid, and he won Rome. He was overall the better player.
He was not drinking, but he was trying to find higher journey or something along with his brother and Pepe Imaz. What a crook.Murray played every tournament post USO. Nole didn’t give a damn. He was out drinking and partying in Serbia and still made a freaking USO final. Murray crashed out to loser Nishikori
2 slams and a Runner up vs 1 slam and 2 runner ups. I give Nole the nod
Can’t wait for 2024 - Sinner vs Alcaraz for number 2He was not drinking, but he was trying to find higher journey or something along with his brother and Pepe Imaz. What a crook.
He just didn’t care. He was almost 30 and basically had a complete career slam already.He was not drinking, but he was trying to find higher journey or something along with his brother and Pepe Imaz. What a crook.
Look at the way their finals went as well. Nole destroyed Murray. His mom was smiling ear to ear when Nole was gone in Wimby knowing he wont put any challenge to MurrayYeah, that is what the ITF champion is. Tennis is more than just slams, we have 9 masters, the YEC, olympics, as big titles also.
Murray lost to Nishikori. He didn’t make another USO final after that 2012 winLook at the way their finals went as well. Nole destroyed Murray. His mom was smiling ear to ear when Nole was gone in Wimby knowing he wont put any challenge to Murray
While in USO, despite starting to decline from unimaginable peak of RG, Nole actually had better DR and was just not clutch enough vs Stan. Despite having serving issues due to his elbow.
Look at the way their finals went as well. Nole destroyed Murray. His mom was smiling ear to ear when Nole was gone in Wimby knowing he wont put any challenge to Murray
While in USO, despite starting to decline from unimaginable peak of RG, Nole actually had better DR and was just not clutch enough vs Stan. Despite having serving issues due to his elbow.
I agree with you. Suppose Alcaraz had won Paris masters and made finals of ATP finals and Sinner tanker against Rune in the round robin. Would people think Alcaraz is the best in the world with 1 slam compared to three for Nole? No.I know Djokovic was the best player up to and including RG. I don't deny that.
But taking the whole year into account, I can see why Murray got it. Tennis cannot simply be about just the slams, it's an 11 month season.
Lol You saying that makes no sense. You said Rafa was ahead at AO22 but tennis is not simply about slams.I know Djokovic was the best player up to and including RG. I don't deny that.
But taking the whole year into account, I can see why Murray got it. Tennis cannot simply be about just the slams, it's an 11 month season.
It’s all about the slams. Murray’s 2016 was basically him vulturing a bunch of best of threes and beating loser Raonic in front of a heavily biased British crowd. Djokovic humiliated Murray in Australia and Roland. I think Djo was better in 2016Lol You saying that makes no sense. You said Rafa was ahead at AO22 but tennis is not simply about slams.
Hey, I always knew he could - just thought the USA/AO covid mandates would keep him from playingI'm sorry.
I agree with you. Suppose Alcaraz had won Paris masters and made finals of ATP finals and Sinner tanker against Rune in the round robin. Would people think Alcaraz is the best in the world with 1 slam compared to three for Nole? No.
Lol You saying that makes no sense. You said Rafa was ahead at AO22 but tennis is not simply about slams.