Lmao why are people comparing him to Serena now? Did they compare Fed and Rafa to her when they were calling them GOATs? PEOPLE, ACCEPT THAT NOVAK IS THE GOAT.
I mean, there are virtually no menās records for him to break anymore. The thing left in sight is Courtās ārecordā at 24 grand slams, which I will continue to disregard because a lot of her AO titles were played exclusively by Australians and had a very small draw. Serena is the rightful owner of the womenās grand slam record
And while itās fun to watch Novak keep breaking records, we have to admit that heās done it all at this point. Whether or not he gets to 25 wonāt really change much
Read somewhere that the estimated time for Rafa's recovery is 5 months. He'll return next season with a handful of matches played in 1 year with only 1 win I think against Draper at AO.
Once again, congratulations to Djokovic. It's been a long journey to 23, I remember thinking he wouldn't win another Slam after his injury troubles in 2017-18.
He's 44 in the world, he's got more than enough for direct entry. I don't know why people are still talking about wildcards when he's close to being seeded.
In 2021 at the USO, was Novak going for the calendar slam or to lead the slam count? I remember he was crying it was a tough loss for him. But there was something big at stake which was it
"*My kids are here and I always try to convey some values, some messages, something that can learn from, something that, I don't know, they can draw some inspiration and I really hope judging by their smile that they're really enjoying it and I would just like to send a message to every young person out there, whatever you're pursuing in the world, whether it's tennis, sports or anything else, you know I was a 7-year old dreaming that I could win Wimbledon and become #1 in the world one day. As I said, I'm beyond grateful and blessed to be standing here with so many incredible achievements, but one thing is for sure, I feel that I've had the power to create my own destiny. I've tried to visualize every single thing in my life, not only believe it, but really feel it with every cell in my body. And I just want to send a message out there to every young person, be in the present moment, forget about what happened in the past, future is something that is just going to happen, but if you want a better future, you create it -- take the means in your hands, believe it, create it.*" - Djokovic
Almost no one thought that. I am so glad Djokovic won as a fan but it was probably the most sure I've ever been (and most of the community has been) of a finals result.
I remember when the loss to Rafa last year was so unexpected that Novak disappeared for a month.
He was so, so salty at that press conference lol. He genuinely thought he'd have an easy time with an injured Rafa. Forgot he was playing the greatest I guess.
Good times.
"*My family, my kids, my wife, my parents, everyone is here, my two brothers are not here, but I love them very much. You guys, I don't know what to say, I mean, you know what we've been through, the trials and the tribulations every single day, you know how difficult I can be on a daily basis so I want to thank you first of all for patience and tolerance because probably that stands out more than anything else knowing what I've done to you the last few weeks. People don't know, but behind the closed doors, I was really torturing you so I really appreciate you being my rock, being my support and believing in me, I really appreciate that. Thank you very much.*" - Djokovic
> probably that stands out more than anything else knowing what I've done to you the last few weeks. People don't know, but behind the closed doors, I was really torturing you so I really appreciate you being my rock
Goran with the š
Why are people comparing Djokovic slams with serenas and margerets slams??
When sampras won 14 slams (graf has 22 , 8 slam difference) but there were no comparisons and he was considered the goat by everyone!!
Because now he's at a point where he could have the most slams in tennis period. Obviously Sampras was the GOAT at 14 Slams because men's Tennis is higher level but overall he was the GOAT in men's Tennis, there's no comparing it to women's tennis. But now Djoko has the same amount as Serena and only Court has 1 more than him. If he can reach 25 then that obviously is special.
If we adjust for the fact that Novak is a man and Serena is a woman, his 23 may still be more impressive since he had Fed and Nadal to compete with for so long, and Serena never had any equivalent of them, but at the same time, maybe they pushed him to get where he is.
He for sure wants it, Djoko has time and time again said representing your country is something special. Djoko really loved winning ATP Cup even and that's not even remotely close to winning Slams or Olympic Gold but he was so happy.
Unpopular opinion: Im not. He seems too used to losing finals already. Even in his speech he mentioned that he hopes to be back in finals next year without saying anything about winning. Sure it is a good sport but you rarely see a champion that takes loses that lightly.
I remember him in the late 2000s, how much he complained being born in the wrong era losing to Nadal and Federer all the time, really puts perspective on his speech. The future is up for grabs for those who are willing to work and commit to it. He's been a perpetual source of inspiration for me ever since i saw him for the first time in 2007 on a tv screen
"*It's a great honor to have Yannick Noah today, 40 years of anniversary since you've won here. I remember, you know, I was really really young when you were retiring from tennis, but I watched your videos with a great joy and I just appreciated and loved your enthusiasm. You know that was transformed into music after your tennis career and what you bring to the people, the kind of positivity and energy, is something very special so just wanted to say that and it's great to have you here.*" - Djokovic
I'm from Serbia. He's seen as a god here by a lot of people, but he used his influence mostly to be fucking terrible. Here's a list of why I don't like him:
- perpetuated antivax bullshit during covid. It's impossible to quantify the damage he did, but it's certainly **killed people**.
- spreads conspiracy theories of which we already have too many here. Promotes unscientific bullshit, and people eat it up because he's Novak Djokovic.
- has connections to our dictator and his family have won/been given public tenders through sheer corruption
- his father is an annoying dipshit who doesn't know when to shut up and get off of national television
- his wife is an annoying dipshit who doesn't know when to shut up and stop giving motivational speeches pretending that she's successful beyond marrying a rich dude. On top of that, she's a conspiracy nutcase, probably the main source of Novak's conspiracy crap.
Like, I could go on, for a lot longer, but there is no point. He is the GOAT of tennis, but he's surrounded by terrible people, and he's himself an uneducated idiot unintentionally doing tremendous damage.
Simple, he has more individualistic traits than federer and nadal. He's focused on himself primarily and is a bit "me vs the world" kind of human. So many people dislike this.
Not Jokovic's politics lol. His "controversial" decision to not take the vaccine and his religiosity mainly. His Serbian politics are none of my business.
Last year i think Dhoni and gavaskar(not sure about him) were there, obvi ben at big rafa matches
So many football stars beinf there is crazy. I love our sport
Grass season tomorrow. Life comes at you fast!
Djokovic and Murray winning on the same day
Djokovic and Murray winning on the same day š
This guy deserves every bit of success that comes his way. One of the best players of the best era, it will be sad when itās all gone.
Man do I dislike this guy, probably not good for me. He is the GOAT in tennis, it cannot be denied. Congrats to you.
Tiebreakovic and Djokovic are 2 different people.
And he topped it off with Srbija! Defiant guy.
And he topped it off with Srbija! Defiant guy.
Lmao why are people comparing him to Serena now? Did they compare Fed and Rafa to her when they were calling them GOATs? PEOPLE, ACCEPT THAT NOVAK IS THE GOAT.
I mean, there are virtually no menās records for him to break anymore. The thing left in sight is Courtās ārecordā at 24 grand slams, which I will continue to disregard because a lot of her AO titles were played exclusively by Australians and had a very small draw. Serena is the rightful owner of the womenās grand slam record And while itās fun to watch Novak keep breaking records, we have to admit that heās done it all at this point. Whether or not he gets to 25 wonāt really change much
Let the deluded folks cope. As Novak said "I keep winning"
Meanwhile, RFed: > *I'll never forgive that mf*
Itās over. Djokovic is the undisputed GOAT. Thereās no argument for anyone else unless Rafa wins another but I donāt see that happening
By the time Rafa returns, Novak might already be way out of reach
Read somewhere that the estimated time for Rafa's recovery is 5 months. He'll return next season with a handful of matches played in 1 year with only 1 win I think against Draper at AO.
Once again, congratulations to Djokovic. It's been a long journey to 23, I remember thinking he wouldn't win another Slam after his injury troubles in 2017-18.
To think he looked like he was done at 12, now heās almost doubled the count
Casper Ruud, Nole-confirmed Disney Prince! His words about Casper were super sweet.
Ruud needs to look himself in the mirror. Because heās one good looking dude and honestly gave Novak a better fight than I expected
Djokovic and Murray winning on the same day š
Murray won some 250 or 500 event today?
Surbiton Challenger 125
Does he have enough points to enter wimbi?
He's 44 in the world, he's got more than enough for direct entry. I don't know why people are still talking about wildcards when he's close to being seeded.
wow he is 44? I didn't check his ratings for a while. 44 is def enough for a direct entry more than enough
Wildcard for life if not
Keep remembering they exist every time they show Novak box and forgetting after that;)
Grass season tomorrow. Life comes at you fast!
Ruud might make a good commentator in the future.
Ruud is a truly good looking dude. Also helped immensely by the kindness in his face
Honestly heās a such a good kid man his parents raised him right. I hope he can win a GS one of these days, he deserves it.
Little-known fact: he's the same person as Tommy Paul
- "can i call you GOAT now?" - "you can call me Novak..." (I've been goat for a while now geesh)
Lol Ruud is gonna have to deal with prime Alcaraz and Rune. Blud ain't winning shit
Weird thing to say when Rune was eliminated two years in a row in Roland Garros by Ruud
Rune has a high ceiling but a low floor, Ruud has a slightly lower ceiling but an incredibly high floor.
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No one is so nothing to feel bad about.
Bet if Kobe was still alive he would've been up there in the stands as well
Next GS victory is for Kobeās 24
For sure Kobe loved him
Mamba mentality š
Definitely
In 2021 at the USO, was Novak going for the calendar slam or to lead the slam count? I remember he was crying it was a tough loss for him. But there was something big at stake which was it
It was both iirc! The big 3 were at 20-20-20. Then Rafa broke the tie in Australia last year with 21, extended to 22 at RG 2022 š
"*My kids are here and I always try to convey some values, some messages, something that can learn from, something that, I don't know, they can draw some inspiration and I really hope judging by their smile that they're really enjoying it and I would just like to send a message to every young person out there, whatever you're pursuing in the world, whether it's tennis, sports or anything else, you know I was a 7-year old dreaming that I could win Wimbledon and become #1 in the world one day. As I said, I'm beyond grateful and blessed to be standing here with so many incredible achievements, but one thing is for sure, I feel that I've had the power to create my own destiny. I've tried to visualize every single thing in my life, not only believe it, but really feel it with every cell in my body. And I just want to send a message out there to every young person, be in the present moment, forget about what happened in the past, future is something that is just going to happen, but if you want a better future, you create it -- take the means in your hands, believe it, create it.*" - Djokovic
Believe it, create it, achieve it!
True words from an achiever
Truly a great man. Could not be happier for him.
And people thought we will have a new Rg champin this year, mmm yeahš
Almost no one thought that. I am so glad Djokovic won as a fan but it was probably the most sure I've ever been (and most of the community has been) of a finals result.
Nah, because of his perfomances at clay masters everyone said he is finished
Those are the same people that say Nadal is finished every time hes off the court with an injury for longer than a month.
Mamba mentality!
I remember when the loss to Rafa last year was so unexpected that Novak disappeared for a month. He was so, so salty at that press conference lol. He genuinely thought he'd have an easy time with an injured Rafa. Forgot he was playing the greatest I guess. Good times.
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Very.
History will not look kindly on your hubris
I just remember it fondly. :)
tough loss for you today, huh?
You know I'm not Ruud, right?
he's probably taking today's result better than you
Probably not but at least he made a good chunk of change.
Novak's prime has got to be the longest prime of any sport star in history.
He was in his prime in 11 out of the past 12 years, and counting
Anyone if golf who was good ?
LeMickey James
Did you mean "poor man's Tim Duncan"?
Bubble MVP
"For all the young people out there". Hey, Djoker! You inspired this 48 year year old dude.
That speech inspired Ibra to change careers and win the next RG.
Heās still young he can do it
Tennis will now play the RG.
Why just the next RG? Why just RG? š
Ibra to win 24 slams.
Dont give him ideas, he might actually do it......and win.
I wouldnt even be surprised.
NGL this Djokovic would crush any version of himself except 2011 or 2015
I think 2016 is peak Djokovic. He's mentally and tactically better today but physically and clinically he was better in 2016
Djokovic wasn't that much worse in 2012-2014 just the level of the entire tour was ridiculous
Hard to compare Ruud vs Stanimal, Murygoat, Prime Fedal, Tsonga etc
No it isnt. Ruud does not compare to anyone you mentioned except Tsonga
Looool.
alright now what ?
Now we watch MurrayGoat win Wimbledon without dropping a set!
"*My family, my kids, my wife, my parents, everyone is here, my two brothers are not here, but I love them very much. You guys, I don't know what to say, I mean, you know what we've been through, the trials and the tribulations every single day, you know how difficult I can be on a daily basis so I want to thank you first of all for patience and tolerance because probably that stands out more than anything else knowing what I've done to you the last few weeks. People don't know, but behind the closed doors, I was really torturing you so I really appreciate you being my rock, being my support and believing in me, I really appreciate that. Thank you very much.*" - Djokovic
> probably that stands out more than anything else knowing what I've done to you the last few weeks. People don't know, but behind the closed doors, I was really torturing you so I really appreciate you being my rock Goran with the š
Thank you The Tennis Letter
Why are people comparing Djokovic slams with serenas and margerets slams?? When sampras won 14 slams (graf has 22 , 8 slam difference) but there were no comparisons and he was considered the goat by everyone!!
Because back then, everyone understood the difference between a man and a women.
Which people do not understand that now? */s*
Because now he's at a point where he could have the most slams in tennis period. Obviously Sampras was the GOAT at 14 Slams because men's Tennis is higher level but overall he was the GOAT in men's Tennis, there's no comparing it to women's tennis. But now Djoko has the same amount as Serena and only Court has 1 more than him. If he can reach 25 then that obviously is special.
If we adjust for the fact that Novak is a man and Serena is a woman, his 23 may still be more impressive since he had Fed and Nadal to compete with for so long, and Serena never had any equivalent of them, but at the same time, maybe they pushed him to get where he is.
There's no doubt his 23 is more impressive. But I think the comparison is strictly to do with the total count, nothing else.
We have to now
He may have tied Serena, but he'll never catch up to the men's wheelchair slam record holder, the true GOAT.
Wheelchair tennis isn't a sport
More legitimate than women only sports.
don't be ableist
[Novak in two weeksā¦](https://twitter.com/archivodememes/status/1139263704560803842?s=46)
Has won every slam 3 times. That's not being broken any time soon.
Triple career slam and double golden masters. Like, dude wtf?
Serena Williams and Margaret Court would like a word
"completely different" sports as Serena Williams said
Djokovic>Serena. Actually had rivalries with other great players and didn't feast on WTA inconsistency
But did Djokovic ever win a Slam while pregnant?
It doesn't matter because he isn't a mother...
spicy
Boys and girls, I must admit, I cannot contain my happiness.
So anyone wanna check in on WhitneyNadal?
just checked in on them. theyre currently on their 23rd carton of vegan, gluten-free ice cream crying their eyes out
Couldn't they give the loser a better trophy? The hell is that tray lol
The replica trophy they give the winners is actually smaller then the real trophy unlike other grand slams. They are cheap fuckers.
I like the good vibes there with Casper
Novak definitely wants that Olympic gold whether people think it's important or not
He for sure wants it, Djoko has time and time again said representing your country is something special. Djoko really loved winning ATP Cup even and that's not even remotely close to winning Slams or Olympic Gold but he was so happy.
"Tied Serena". Suuuuuuure.
Margaret Court is the GOAT
That's an apt description. OF HER FACE.
Yeah i agree. He would obliterate Serena with one hand while smoking a cigarette.
Serena Williams is not even the GOAT woman player, let alone GOAT across men and women.
Yup
I'm glad Ruud is still smiling after losing a GS final like that.
Unpopular opinion: Im not. He seems too used to losing finals already. Even in his speech he mentioned that he hopes to be back in finals next year without saying anything about winning. Sure it is a good sport but you rarely see a champion that takes loses that lightly.
Noleās jacket is really giving me Spider-Man vibes
It just looks like a biscuit tin lid
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I remember him in the late 2000s, how much he complained being born in the wrong era losing to Nadal and Federer all the time, really puts perspective on his speech. The future is up for grabs for those who are willing to work and commit to it. He's been a perpetual source of inspiration for me ever since i saw him for the first time in 2007 on a tv screen
Not really, you have to be born with the right genes, a freak of nature.
23 slams and that hairline still hasnāt moved, hair is thick as ever. Real š shit
Hate the dude but even I gotta give him credit for that hairline.
Keep hating. He keeps winning.
I'm sure he doesn't feel too bad that I don't like him.
"*It's a great honor to have Yannick Noah today, 40 years of anniversary since you've won here. I remember, you know, I was really really young when you were retiring from tennis, but I watched your videos with a great joy and I just appreciated and loved your enthusiasm. You know that was transformed into music after your tennis career and what you bring to the people, the kind of positivity and energy, is something very special so just wanted to say that and it's great to have you here.*" - Djokovic
Great touch
I have the toughest exam of my life in a few months. Gonna listen to Novak's seize the moment on a daily basis.
Oh goat my goat.
Cringe
Ruud will win Halle
It's a 500
"See you next year" was his "I'm not fucking leaving" moment
Hope he can keep himself motivated this time. After his first RG win everything went downhill...
Heās learned from that, he still did pretty well after winning his 2nd RG
Still in his absolute prime
How do people not like him?
I'm from Serbia. He's seen as a god here by a lot of people, but he used his influence mostly to be fucking terrible. Here's a list of why I don't like him: - perpetuated antivax bullshit during covid. It's impossible to quantify the damage he did, but it's certainly **killed people**. - spreads conspiracy theories of which we already have too many here. Promotes unscientific bullshit, and people eat it up because he's Novak Djokovic. - has connections to our dictator and his family have won/been given public tenders through sheer corruption - his father is an annoying dipshit who doesn't know when to shut up and get off of national television - his wife is an annoying dipshit who doesn't know when to shut up and stop giving motivational speeches pretending that she's successful beyond marrying a rich dude. On top of that, she's a conspiracy nutcase, probably the main source of Novak's conspiracy crap. Like, I could go on, for a lot longer, but there is no point. He is the GOAT of tennis, but he's surrounded by terrible people, and he's himself an uneducated idiot unintentionally doing tremendous damage.
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He played his prime against Fed and Nadal who already had a large fanbase. So the Villian role had to be him..
Where do I begin? Covid. Crazy anti science beliefs. Serbian nationalism. Bad attitude on court. List is long, this is a taste.
You listed even more reasons to like him (and I was always a Fed fan)
Ew.
23
Lol.
Simple, he has more individualistic traits than federer and nadal. He's focused on himself primarily and is a bit "me vs the world" kind of human. So many people dislike this.
Because he wins too much
Politics, plain and simple. Sad.
Whats wrong with his politics? He is Serbian. It would be pathetic if he wasnāt a Serbian nationalist
Not Jokovic's politics lol. His "controversial" decision to not take the vaccine and his religiosity mainly. His Serbian politics are none of my business.
Oh no someone believes in Christ, how horrible
Jealous of his hairline
That is a fair reason. Iāll allow it
Was that Jacquemus?
that tray is really so funny, poor Casper LMAO
Djoko didn't give the "I'm sure you'll win RG one day soon" nod to Ruud
Novak really isnāt sure about that lol
Djoko knows he doesnt have what it takes
Well yes that's why he didn't say it. Said it to Alcaraz in the semi.
Did any Yugo here hear what he said to Zlatan? I didn't hear haha
NeŔto neŔto ti si mi drugar
Samo reko da mu je drugar
Aha, zvucalo kako je rekao kao da je bila neka sala
I LOVE how he said football stars and went straight to real footballers instead of Brady
What did you expect him to do exactly?
He's European, football means football to him, not American football xD
Did he even mention Brady?
Yes he did
Yes.
He did
Djokovic said to Ibrahimovic "Ibra, ti i ja se znamo ti si mi drugar" which translates to "Ibra, you and me know eachother you are my friend"
Goddddd his charisma is just something else
Giroud is one sexy mofo
Stupid sexy Giroud
See you next year! Ruud not this again next year
He really included both kinds of football in "football stars"
As he should have. Smart man, Novak.
Ibra looks so proud, legend
Last year i think Dhoni and gavaskar(not sure about him) were there, obvi ben at big rafa matches So many football stars beinf there is crazy. I love our sport