Novak Djokovic

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Djokovic warming up for his match

Current ranking: 1

Last result: Banja Luka quarterfinals (lost to Dusan Lajovic)

Next tournament: Rome Masters

57 Comments on Novak Djokovic

  5. Stuart Fraser (Sports journalist for MailOnline): “Novak Djokovic pulls out of Beijing next week with an elbow injury. No mention of Shanghai at moment.”

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  6. Posted a comment on this thread about an hour ago. Don’t know if it is lost in cyberspace or came under moderation. If so can’t understand why unless one is not allowed to be ‘sceptical’.

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  7. I’m not worried about him right now. Probably not even as curious as most as to what the personal issue was that needed working out. I can’t imagine being married…ever. 😀

    The he’s a bit out of practice – maybe lost a little of his conditioning. It takes time. If he does all the right things – he knows what and how to put it all back together again. Maybe by Shanghai, maybe not. Would love to hear ed’s skeptical thoughts.

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    • Also, I don’t miss him yet. He was starting to wear on me as Federer and Nadal both have at times. Then when they comeback, I’m happy to have them back and appreciate them more. But I prefer a variety of competition — lots of it!!

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  10. For Real Nole fans and Real Tennis fans everywhere…

    “I feel very grateful for what I have right now but I feel like as I go along with my life, with the success that I have, that I have more opportunities to explore, and first of all grow myself and my family in a human perspective, not just financially, also in light of making a positive difference to the society. This is the biggest motivation I have,” he says.

    http://www.si.com/tennis/2016/05/20/french-open-novak-djokovic-interests-personality-serbia

    #LetsDoThis

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  11. Hawkeye
    Nole does not have a significant lead. It is the year end numbers that are now significant. Nole’s lead is slighty over 2,000 versus Andy Murray. If Murray wins Beijing Nole’s lead will drop to slightly over 1,000. (Because Nole will drop 500 points & Murray gain 500 -if he wins it). Looks like Nole should play Shanghai to ensure the end-of-year No.1 ranking.

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  12. State of Zen…

    You’re trying to reach that balance between being concentrated but at the same time being kind of calm and relaxed and enjoying the moment,” said Djokovic, who hummed a tune while waiting to return Zverev’s serve in the latter stages of the match. “I was always trying to keep that optimal state of mind. Instead of the occasional tantrum that I used to have, I [switched] that vibration and transformed it in a tune.
    “It wasn’t any mantra. It was a famous song, actually. I was using it to just forget about my previous mistake. And it worked.”
    Djokovic’s trick worked wonders in a match where he needed to be patient in order to find a way out. The World No. 1 had not met Zverev at tour-level since 2009, and looked troubled by the left-hander’s variety. Staying on an even keel bought the Serbian enough time to find his range and move into the semi-finals, where he will face Roberto Bautista Agut.
    “It was the most entertaining match of the tournament for me. I had to dig myself out of the hole,” Djokovic said. “He was the better player for most of the first part of the match. He played well tactically. He slowed down the pace. I knew his game, but I haven’t played him in many, many years.
    “I wasn’t striking the ball very well from the beginning of the match, to be honest. I was quite flat with my feet. After that I started coming to the net more, just being more constructive with the point. I played solid at the end of the second and third sets.”

    http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-reaction-shanghai-2016-qf

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    • Thanks Hawkstradamus.
      Whatever works for him. I watched parts of the match with one eye open. Zverev Major was entertaining. I hadn’t watched him for a long time and didn’t remember his style or him playing that well. Novak looked a bit crazy humming and smiling to himself but I’ll take that over his full blown stressed out temper tantrums of last spring. Wishing him well. Good job Nole.

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    • H’mmm. Djokovic looked decidedly less than zen vs RBA. Classic racket smash at end of first set. My take fwiw (not much): he’s a little rusty and probably not feeling particularly motivated right now.

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  15. Djokovic drops Becker hint, Kyrgios fined for Shanghai meltdown
    By AFP
    PUBLISHED: 15:42, 13 October 2016 | UPDATED: 15:43, 13 October 2016
    Top-ranked Novak Djokovic dropped a hint that he may split with coach Boris Becker on Thursday, as Nick Kyrgios was hit with a big fine for his Shanghai Masters meltdown.

    Djokovic, who says he is taking a fresh mental approach after struggling in recent months, revealed that he had made no plans about retaining Becker in his team next year.

    “We are still working (together), yeah… for now the plan is the rest of the season, what’s left, indoor tournaments,” said Djokovic, after reaching the Shanghai quarter-finals.

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-3835813/Tsonga-sends-racquet-smashing-Zverev-packing-Shanghai-Masters.html

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  16. Boris wasn’t happy with biased commies on Saturday…

    Boris Becker ‏@TheBorisBecker Oct 15
    Great performance from @BautistaAgut ! He deserved to win!
    @SkySportsTennis

    Boris Becker ‏@TheBorisBecker Oct 15
    Good to hear @Annabel_Croft and @MilesMaclagan @SkySportsTennis

    Boris Becker ‏@TheBorisBecker Oct 15
    Mr.Fleming …can’t hear you ?!? @SkySportsTennis

    Boris Becker ‏@TheBorisBecker Oct 15
    Mr.Fleming can NOT compliment @DjokerNole whatsoever …lol

    Boris Becker ‏@TheBorisBecker Oct 15
    It’s funny whenever @DjokerNole wins a point Mr.Fleming is quite and #Barry talks …

    Boris Becker ‏@TheBorisBecker Oct 15
    Watching @SkySportsTennis

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  17. What’s behind the Djokovic decision to play Paris Masters without any of his team present? Surely they couldn’t haven’t ALL have mutinied.

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    • Maybe he’s giving them a break to target 2017 fresh. I can’t imagine being on the road all the time. We know what Vajda’s issues are, and as for Becker, time away from.each other might be needed. I imagine its hard to stay motivated when goals have been reached.

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      • Hawkeye,

        That’s an interesting thought. What makes you think that Becker is out? I thought it was working out well for them. Things seem to have changed quite a bit with Novak since he managed to win the career slam and four in a row.

        I have no problem with a player going what he feels will help him in whatever way possible. The mental pressure at the top of this sport is incredible and players are not machines. They are human.

        If Novak thinks this guru will help him, then he should take full advantage of it.

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        • I’d been wondering who was responsible for the mystical, grandiose statements ND has been making. Now we know. Thanks Gussie. It also explains why all the members of his entourage are absent from his box.

          The following is a comment posted earlier but on the wrong thread:

          **Watched Djokovic doubles match yesterday. He appeared relaxed and free from the various injuries that troubled him in recent months. Doubles has never been his cup of tea, but from the way he played, I assume he only entered to have some match practice before his opening singles and had no intention of advancing beyond the first round. If I am wrong, and that was not the case, he will have trouble staving off some highly motivated competition at Bercy this week.**

          ND certainly remained calm yesterday but he will need to shed the trance-like state if he wants to win the difficult matches.

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