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Ultimately, righteousness will prevail. It is in the nature of things that a cruel, perverse and oppressive order cannot go on indefinitely. But it could happen at a tremendous cost, after a great upheaval that upsets everything we take for granted.
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The fact that any match between Djokovic and Alcaraz is hyped as part of a budding "rivalry", notwithstanding the implausibility of a rivalry between players sixteen years apart, is actually a tribute to Novak's longevity. Among his peers, he truly is the last man standing.
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Some tennis observers still doubt that the 3-year Australian ban on Novak will be lifted.
If they exclude a player (ntm one of the greatest ever) for political reasons for a second year running, they should ideally be stripped of the privilege of hosting a Grand Slam tournament.
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At this point, the anti-Djokovic agenda of yellow journalists (pathetic excuses for journalists) is so obvious that one has to be blind, whether wilfully or negligently, not to see it.
Just in the last two weeks, he has had hostility directed at him for all kinds of reasons.
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Still reading some takes to the effect that Djokovic is faking injury.
Why would he need to fake when he is so much better than the rest of the field here? That is really such an unworthy line of thinking about any professional athlete, let alone one of the greatest ever.
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We seem to be approaching a stage where even the fact of Carlitos eating, drinking or breathing will be regarded as extraordinary. And I am not being entirely facetious.
A touch of class from
@carlosalcaraz
as he applauds his opponent Matteo Berrettini 👏
#Wimbledon
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Not going to lie, I enjoyed de Miñaur being demolished, particularly in the light of his very public scepticism about Djokovic's vaccination exemption in Australia last year.
I know that holding grudges is unhealthy, but that turn of events will be very difficult to forget.
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Novak Djokovic deserves the highest credit for coming through smear campaigns against him with his reputation enhanced and his head held high.
A weaker person, no matter how well-off or prominent, would be destroyed by what he has gone through, or sell out to the bullies.
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@BNPPARIBASOPEN
Another shameful day for a country that prides itself on being the Land of the Free.
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When Federer held the record of weeks at number one all these years, we never heard of Steffi Graf's tally of 377.
Now, with Djokovic tearing up the record books, we have such (extraneous) considerations brought into the discussion. The women's game is altogether distinct.
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THREAD
A Tribute to the Character of Novak Djokovic
(1/17)
Those committed to reporting facts should have strived to value all the outstanding individuals who helped to shape our Golden Era of men's tennis into what it is, and to treat them fairly.
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I feel sorry for those who cannot appreciate Djokovic as a player or a person.
They spent years clinging to hope that he could be stopped, and now that it's clear he can't be, they take recourse to tired tropes/clichés to diminish his greatness.
They are missing out on a lot.
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Quite.
The great Federer, in particular, saw Novak as an upstart, as somebody who was a good player but nothing spectacular, who needed to be put in his place.
The contrast with Novak's own attitude towards Carlos couldn't be starker.
Finished watching the trophy presentation. Just so neat to have the GOAT embrace the challenge and the difficulty of dealing with the leader of the young ones, and also embracing Alcaraz as a person.
That was NOT his experience when he was the young guy.
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Last Orthodox Christmas, Novak Djokovic was in Australian immigration detention, being treated like a criminal for no fault of his own. It was a precursor to his scandalous deportation.
It is an episode that should be remembered with shame, an exercise in reversion to barbarism.
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Looking at the way Novak was received on Rod Laver Arena today, and the way he accepted the acclaim, one can sense his generosity of spirit in refusing to let a single experience define his view of an entire country.
To even come back after what he was put through is amazing.
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@kewlsocr
@PatrickMcEnroe
@DjokerNole
@bgtennisnation
"Outrageous behavior"? Where did you get that from? We live in a funny world, in which displays of courage, excellence, resilience and graciousness are vilified, while conformity, cowardice, mediocrity, dependency and pettiness are promoted.
Try and learn from him. Do better.
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This was Novak's most intelligent and astute performance of 2024, in approach to the match and certainly in execution. Good win in a tricky matchup. Clearly still has it in him to compete on fast courts.
Also delivered a metaphorical punch in the face to the Anglo hooligans.
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At this point, it seems like Rafa is either an immense hero for competing while perennially injured and in pain, or being at least somewhat disingenuous.
Either way, to bring this up constantly is disrespectful to his opponents. It devalues their wins. Sad to see.
Rafa stated today that he tore his abdomen, similar to Wimbledon, the week before the US Open, and that this meant he couldn’t compete like how he wanted to 😔
Also confirmed that he will definitely play the mixed event, United Cup, in order to get some matches before the AO 🇦🇺
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As of now, Djokovic only needs to win two more matches in Paris to re-enter the Race top 8.
Hopefully he wins and renders the hand-wringing by Briggs, and others superfluous.
He is the best player in the world regardless of official rankings. His spot is unambiguously deserved.
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Before this match, I was cool with Sinner and in fact found him relatable in some ways (his calm, phlegmatic personality).
His action (rather, lack of action) in the face of injustice done to an opponent from which he benefited has made him drop in my estimation.
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Djokovic's victory, a year after being relentlessly hounded and attacked as irresponsible, a threat to public health, selfish and worse, illustrates that no situation is unsalvageable, and that the experience of great adversity can be a source of strength.
I am in awe.
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Ben Rothenberg, John Wertheim, David Kane and others were openly considering the possibility of Sinner tanking to eliminate Đoković (and even suggesting/encouraging it).
For them, it appears that preventing Đoković from winning is so important that it justifies any immorality.
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In retrospect, I realise that for many years, I couldn't appreciate Djokovic for the player he was. My perceptions of him were conditioned by MSM narratives.
In that sense, the happenings of the recent past have been a blessing. They have made this perverse influence obvious.
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If Novak wins today, it will be his 94th win at RG.
To put it in perspective, Federer has 73.
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THREAD
The Edberg Award, its Wider Ramifications, and Djokovic
Reasonable people on TT are of the view that the Stefan Edberg Award has nothing to do with sportsmanship. They are right. To me, it is symptomatic of the deep-rooted biases within mainstream tennis journalism. (1)
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It's hilarious how many Djokovic haters console themselves with thoughts such as, "He will never be loved as much as Fedal", "He is controversial" or "He doesn't care about others".
They are so caught up in these thoughts that they fail to appreciate greatness. Their loss.
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Considering the age difference, the unfavourable matchup, the skill of the opponent on clay, and the conditions, this has to count as one of Novak's most memorable wins.
Any further wins in this tournament are a bonus. It's just wonderful to see the competitive fire burning.
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Can't believe this must be reiterated, but there is no good reason, moral or legal, to prevent Novak Djokovic from playing in Australia in the same way as other athletes are now allowed to, without discrimination.
Non-revocation of the ban would be shameful in a "free" society.
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It's amazing thst even an obviously diminished Djoković is still light years better than the field in terms of tactical awareness, tennis IQ and skill.
In these conditions, he is practically unbeatable. As I said before, he is the best player in the world until proven otherwise.
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@Wimbledon
@Martina
@DjokerNole
If someone slandered me and participated in a gratuitous attack on me due to differences in values, it would take me a long time even to begin to forgive that person, let alone meet him/her face to face.
Such magnanimity shows the kind of person Novak is. We are not worthy.
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It has been quite a shift for me this year, from reflexively rooting for the underdog in Novak's matches to simply admiring him and appreciating the adversity he stood up against.
Most would be destroyed by the hate. He emerged stronger. He deserves the highest credit for this.
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What's strange about it? The man sat out two Majors and four M1000s to stand by his convictions, and is still a respectable 10th in the Race.
Meanwhile, Norrie, Fritz and Hurkacz had the opportunity to compete in all events and still could not qualify.
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This shows Novak's willingness to appreciate his great rivals, and the admiration that he held for Rafa as a player.
Hard to imagine Fedal complimenting him in these terms now, or ever.
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Beyond grateful that someone like Novak Djokovic exists in a world thoroughly plagued by cynicism, superficiality, sensory overstimulation and psychological imbalance.
Just studying his life and applying some of those principles to one's own life is an antidote to despondency.
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What comeback can be more symbolic than winning a title in the country by whose trigger-happy ex-rulers you were deported last year?
It sends a clear message to the dark forces behind that event: that you are here to stay.
Staggering resilience. Congratulations,
@DjokerNole
.
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😂😂😂
This is getting ridiculous. They are so transparent.
When Djokovic went past Federer, they brought up Graf immediately. Now they are bringing up pre-Open Era stats to show him in an unfavourable light by comparison.
Is this a journalistic page or a parody account?
On this monday 🇷🇸 Novak Djokovic collects his 377th week as
@atptour
number 1 equaling 🇩🇪 Steffi Graf record on
@WTA
According to
@thetennisbase
🇺🇸 Bill Tilden would have been World number 1 for 723 weeks
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Sixteen months after Nadal became the first to 21 Slam titles in Djokovic's favourite tournament in contentious circumstances, Djokovic breaks new ground at Nadal's house in Paris, completing an unprecedented triple career Slam in the process.
Congrats to Novak and his fans.
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Novak has finally had enough of the media, led by Rothenberg, Wertheim, Briggs and their coterie, painting him in the worst possible light. It's nice that he is addressing this issue directly.
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Apparently, no amount of on-court achievements will prevent you from degenerating into xenophobic personal attacks, if you lack the character to match.
@rennaestubbs
@ElkNat877
@Rahfucious
@RottenKnee77
@muralir0
@jon_wertheim
@ATP
@atptour
@DKTNNS
@PHShriver
@ChrissieEvert
@DjokerNole
Difficult to talk to people when they don’t speak English very well… yet attack what you said in English…
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All those crying about Djokovic qualifying for Torino as a Grand Slam champion would not object if Fritz, Tiafoe or even Kyrgios qualified that way.
It's only because Djokovic is involved that the issue is even manufactured.
(And what happened to the refrain "rules are rules"?)
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Lacoste's CEO not holding back in reply to a cheap shot from Nakajima.
Understandable. Particularly off the court, Rafa's and Nole's paths have diverged sharply. Seemingly, one stands for conformity, obedience and deference to authority, the other for intellectual independence.
@ZukerEduardo
@pavyg
@su3ana
Lacoste is so proud to have Nole and would never choose Nadal (with all due respect to him)
Thanks
@NDjokofan
for the English translation 😂😘
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Novak Djokovic plays an energy-efficient match, being solid rather than spectacular. The effect of yesterday's slog was apparent. It is to his credit that he still came through.
It's not how you get the win, but the fact of winning that matters, and so it proves again.
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What a refreshingly positive attitude. So much to learn from this.
Novak is a relentless warrior on court but so gentle off it. One can't help but admire that.
To hate a person like this, one has to have seriously impaired judgment and be brainwashed.
A contemporary hero.
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Who advises Rafa with regard to PR?
IMO, it's not a good look to post this so soon after withdrawing from a big hardcourt event which he had advised he would play.
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Djokovic has expectedly sealed an eighth YE
#1
with a RR win.
Whatever happens this week, we should take a moment to digest and appreciate the enormity of what he has achieved, at the ripe age of 36, against players who grew up watching him and are ultra-motivated to beat him.
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I despise Darren Cahill and Juan Carlos Ferrero because despite being old-timers, they have been complicit in the normalisation of on-court coaching, which undermines the development of problem-solving and is damaging to the spirit of tennis as an individual sport.
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Djokovic derangement syndrome: A tendency to be outraged at any (real or imaginary) infraction by Djokovic, to fail to see the good in him, to wish for his fall. Particularly acute in those who look up to his biggest rivals. Manifests in an distorted sense of reality.
Exhibit A:
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Age at 20 career titles; top men's tennis players (post-1990):
Nadal: 20y 10m
Sampras: 22y 2m
Hewitt: 22y 10m
Federer: 23y 1m
Chang: 23y 2m
Roddick: 23y 2m
Djokovic: 23y 9m
Agassi: 23y 10m
Murray: 24y 4m
Muster: 26y
Zverev could win his 20th title tomorrow, aged 24y 9m.
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Novak being given a rousing reception in Adelaide repudiates the tired narratives that he is not loved, or that he is needy/desperate for crowds' love.
History will look upon him far more kindly than the uncharitable journalists of the Rothenberg/Wertheim/Stubbs variety do.
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(17/17)
It takes ignorance/agenda to equate the media crusade against Djokovic to his defenders' attempts to counter it.
Recognition of Novak as a tennis legend is superfluous; the achievements speak for themselves.
But his greatness as a person should be recognised more.
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As one of the commenters here remarked, it would be unthinkable for a Libyan, Iraqi or Afghan athlete to express the wish to harm an American colleague and get away with it.
Hate against Russians and Belarusians is socially quite acceptable in the West. This should be condemned.
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Coming to Terms with Novak Djokovic's Greatness (a thread)
(1/10)
In the last three years, we have witnessed the colossal mismanagement of an otherwise manageable situation by the global ruling classes, 'experts' and their minions. The world at large has suffered as a result.
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@fedballtennis
Federer set the blueprint for longevity that Nadal and (especially) Djokovic later emulated.
It obviously helped that he had the best serve of the 3 and the most inclined to play first-strike tennis. It's one of the reasons he lasted as long as he did.
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@pavyg
I can no longer admire Rafa the person. No need for pretence.
Given the happenings this year, I have been very critical of some of his pressers, and for his continued presence on the Player Council. I will even admit that Novak is a better person and role model off the court.
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What is funny about the whole Martina/Rennae affair is that they seem to apply to fans harsher standards than they set for themselves when it should be the other way round.
As a pundit/legend, your first duty when covering the sport is impartiality. Can't ask the same of fans.
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Seeing a lot of celebratory posts among Novak fans about Rafa's defeat.
While I can't share in the glee, I understand where the sentiment is coming from, given Rafa's unfortunate comments on Novak's deportation last year, and the attitude of many of his fans.
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To Fedfans peddling a "Djokovic is vulturing a weak era" narrative:
1. Why do you insult a whole generation of young players?
2. You toast Federer for sweeping a less than stellar field in his mid-20s but have an issue when Djokovic does likewise at 35+(!) Where's the coherence?
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Carlos Alcaraz is a potential all-time great, besides being attractive to watch. He seems to have what it takes to excel, physically and mentally.
However, none of this affects the argument that there is an asterisk on the Year-End
#1
due to the insane political agendas.
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Nadal is special for co-producing a few of these epics every year while being unrecognisably far from his peak level.
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@gigicat7_
Thoroughly unbecoming.
IIRC, as late as 2018, Toni Nadal expressed the highest regard for Novak as a player. In fact, when Novak was injured, he told journalists not to count him out as a force.
Both uncle and nephew have become noticeably bitter over the past few years. Ugly.
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Rafa's uniqueness is clearly undeniable when all is said and done.
The greatest prodigy since Borg and the most durable after Federer/Connors. 16 years in the elite.
Many thought he would be a better Kuerten/Coria/Moya, and that he would retire young. How wrong they were!
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The plot thickens.
Alcaraz, after being openly coached by Ferrero on court?
Nadal, after winning five times, lecturing an opponent at net and discussing his physical limitations at length?
Tiafoe, after his "Greek yogurt" remarks?
Why were they chosen over Hurkacz?
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If it wasn't for the persistently hostile media coverage, Novak fans would have no reason to be "aggressive" as Kostyuk says they are.
As we say in Hindi/Urdu: "ek haath se taali nahin bajti", i.e., "it takes two hands to clap".
It is only human to react defensively to hatred.
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A thoroughly professional performance.
So, so impressive.
Novak takes the risk of being gassed for the next match, given his insatiable desire to win. The mark of a warrior, a supreme champion.
The decisiveness of the break back in the third shifted the momentum in his favour.
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By making RG finals 17 years apart, Nadal is now one year clear of Federer's mark of 16 years between his first and last Wimbledon finals.
For someone who was written off as someone who would burn out in his mid-20s, it is a great achievement, independent of tomorrow's result.
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Given what Novak achieved this year in coming back from political circumstances that none of his contemporaries had to face, it is not even a debate at this point.
Like I said yesterday, the debate itself is farcical. It was only (somewhat) meaningful until Australia this year.
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Given his public humiliation in Australia, and subsequent exclusion from North American events, many well-wishers feared (haters hoped) that Novak would never be back to his best.
Instead, he has confounded expectations. The de facto
#1
.
What a year. What a legend. Inspiring.
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More than Alcaraz, I passionately dislike Juan Carlos Ferrero. Gives off a disagreeable, even gangsterish vibe.
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@RelevantTennis
The only man to beat him in the finals of Madrid (clay), Rome and Monte Carlo, apart from the RG semis. Is this even a serious question?
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Today, the significance of this interview becomes even clearer.
Novak has been completely vindicated in his pro-bodily autonomy stance, besides providing a very public example of civil disobedience in our times.
Winning another AO would be of the utmost symbolic significance.
“Because the principles of decision making on my body are more important than any title.”
~Novak Djokovic
Good luck to him at the Australian Open. I hope he wins.
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The woke tennis media have got themselves into an unenviable position.
Back when 377+ weeks looked unlikely for Novak, they used Graf's tally to compare his tally unfavourably to a women's record.
Now, consistency requires that they erase the women's record. That is irrational.
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For those who call this Djokovic AO draw easy, serious question: what would a tough draw look like for him?
He has put himself in position to continue contending for every big title at the ripe age of nearly 37. Isn't that, by itself, worthy of ungrudging respect?
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Much as I dislike Cahill, I like Sinner better than Alcaraz. He has a calm head on his shoulders and is not too in-your-face with his celebrations.
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Firstly, the legitimacy of Kosovo as an independent state itself is in dispute. Further, Novak is a patriotic Serb and as such, he feels a sense of belonging to his cultural group. It is not for us who have only a vague idea of the goings-on in the Balkans to judge that.
🇷🇸 Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has posted a picture glorifying the killed attackers of the Kosovo Police.
EU and the US have called it a terrorist attack.
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I didn't want to give the Rodionova affair any attention, but this is just dumb.
Not sure what she hopes to achieve by doubling down on the injury faking accusations and by generalising Novak fans as anti-vaxx. She would do well to focus on her game.
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I don't get why people should be expected to shut up about the Djokovic situation.
During the AO, it felt like a freakish aberration because it was so unprecedented for our generation. But then he got kept out of the biggest North American events, including the Open itself.
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@Zwxsh
It is a harmless aspect of Wimbledon's tradition and as such needs no further justification. No reason to change it.
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I really appreciate Carlos's behaviour. He is respectful of greatness and it looks like Novak and he really appreciate each other.
This attitude will serve him well. Chapeau.
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz share a moment on the red carpet.
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This is refreshing. Novak has had enough of taking the high road after last year, so he is on a counteroffensive.
Apparently, he also understands that the "establishment" is no conspiracy theory, but a real force that shapes perceptions and can make or break a public figure.
#Djokovic
: Again, I am publicly asking a question: why didn’t the ATP or the Grand Slam come out and explain the situation, when they can see that the media are publicly lynching me?
#AustralianOpen
Full quotes at
@Tennis_Majors
👇
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Alcaraz has improved massively on grass, but Djokovic is a radically different proposition. I expect Djokovic to decisively win the serve-return dynamic. This is their first meeting on such a fast surface and the youngster could be caught off guard.
Djokovic in 4.
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This Rublev victory is a slap in the face to all of those calling him part of a "lost generation" and an "ATP 500 vulture".
Medvedev, Tsitsipas, Zverev, Rublev, Ruud, etc. are great players unfortunate to have come of age when Djokovic and Nadal were still a force.
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What's this nonsense about Djokovic's desire to be loved? In one breath, the detractors say he craves love, and in the next, they say he doesn't care about PR. So which is it? Make up your minds, guys.
And PTPA excluding women is a bare-faced lie. They should get informed.
🎾 Djokovic - The GOAT 👀
🗣️ "Is he likeable though?!"
@JClaffeyTennis
joined
#OTBAM
to discuss Novak Djokovic's place in the pantheon of tennis greats | 👑
🗣️"He so wants to be loved - more than the other two ever did!"
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The way this man dealt with crowds, a majority cheering hysterically for his opponent, is a lesson in itself.
This reduced Federer to Salterer (recall the "lucky shot" comment). There was an element of luck, but it takes insane self-belief and courage to win from such positions.
Down double match point in the 2011 semifinals,
@DjokerNole
wasn't phased.
He just produced perhaps the greatest return in US Open history.
He'd win the 🏆 two days later.
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Djokovic is the last and greatest representative of an age in which men's tennis reached stratospheric levels, not only with Fedal and Murray but with Berdych, Ferrer, Tsonga and others deserving much credit too.
This generation is not cut from the same cloth. Not even close.
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(15/17)
Principally, he is attacked because he has the courage to think for himself and be a rebel, to take "controversial" positions, stand by them and argue them.
Yet, those very traits make him admirable to others. I count myself among those who regard this as a virtue.
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Seeing some posts by fans of Ons Jabeur, Paula Badosa and Hubi Hurkacz today criticising their faves for joining the PTPA.
Why the scepticism? Is it primarily because Djokovic is involved? Surely, the players understand their own professional interests better than their fans do.
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What is it with this crowd? Jiri is playing outrageous tennis and there is barely a whisper. Meanwhile, each of his unforced errors/double faults is lustily cheered. Do they not realise how outrageously biased they are? Can't they at least clap politely?
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Rival fans would've been more comfortable if Nadal had been less successful on clay.
If he had half of his current clay titles with an unchanged nonclay resume, he would be termed "complete" by the very ignoramuses who dismiss him as Claydal.
He is a victim of his own success.
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@LoveAsInZero
I enjoy Iga's game. No huge serving, ballbashing or pushing. Just a high level of consistency, meticulous point construction, and calculated high-margin aggression.
Elena's and Aryna's styles are based too much on raw power and big serving for my liking. Maybe that's just me.
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On his 36th birthday, it is worth noting that Novak Djokovic will be remembered for his tremendous sporting achievements, but so much more.
In an age of confusion and ruin, he sets a superb example when it comes to doing one's best no matter how adverse the circumstances.
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No popularity contest will affect the salience and heroism of the example that Novak set this year.
The usual suspects may try all the character assassination they want, but they have been discredited.
His example will continue to resonate, far beyond the world of tennis.
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Enzo Couacaud, best known for his unsporting behaviour against Novak Djokovic in Australia, is out in the first round of RG qualifying.
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Haters when Djokovic plays at night, "the organisers pander to him. He is never exposed to the afternoon heat. This is unfair".
When he plays in the daytime, "His opponent will finish later and have less time to recover. This is unfair".
"Potentially we gonna get another late finish tonight. Is it possible advantage to you? Is it fair from the sporting integrity point of view?"
👎🤡
@NeilMcLeman
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It is rare to see Novak as emotional as he is after this win.
These are tears of vindication and healing.
What an example he is, in terms of standing for one's principles, embracing life as it comes and maintaining a steady equanimity in the face of its vicissitudes!
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Why should Djokovic fans accept morality lessons from those who openly mocked and gloated at his deportation, mocked the Covid-unvaccinated, labelled his fanbase as anti-vaxxers, and are rarely sincere in evaluating him?
Why do those haters harbour delusions of superiority?
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Rafa's latest statements come across like they were made by his most zealous fans, who relentlessly deny his obsession even when it is very transparent, while projecting it on to his greatest rival.
It all seems so disingenuous, so unnecessary, so unbecoming of a great champion.
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If Rafa is in good enough shape to go toe-to-toe with de Minaur and possibly beat him, why were we made to believe that he is worse off than in Barcelona? Why did he say that if he arrives in this condition at Roland Garros, he probably wouldn't play?
Are these just mind games?
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5. The fact that even constant propaganda against him has not slowed him down (they needed an extraordinary default and deportation to do so, and each time, he actually came back stronger).
6. The fact that he loves his country and people despite their persistent demonisation.
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If Novak wins this title after playing a group match (Daniil), the semifinal and the final on consecutive days, with the other semifinalist well rested, it will be a huge accomplishment given his age (not to mention the asymmetrical scheduling in common with others in his group).
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It's funny how one of the most repeated pretexts for Novak's haters to hate on him is the racquet-smashing.
It's as though they view refraining from racquet-smashing as the pinnacle of morality. That is a strange way to view an action that generally has no effect on others.
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