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It will be great to see Andre back on the tennis scene .... but not as Novak's coach! Andre was one of my all time favourite players and I don't want him in Andy's main rival's box! Andre was Andy's childhood idol, Sampras was Novak's. Oh well ...
Apparently the fans have been flocking to Djoko's practices - to see Andre. Someone tweeted a photo of Djoko hitting with Marko whilst Andre signed autographs. I can't see this lasting long.
RosieBear
03-06-2017, 17:52
Just listening to the interesting interview with Andre A about coaching Novak. It seems like there may be longevity in the relationship, but at a distance, via telephone etc. Andre's a lovely guy, but very deep and philosophical. He might have been Andy's idol growing up, but definitely couldn't envisage him being Andy's coach. I guess it's horses for courses and the navel gazing suits Novak, whereas Andy responds to Ivan's no BS approach.:big grin:
Creeps.
http://i66.tinypic.com/jr3aq8.png
:facepalm: Won't repeat the words that came out of my mouth when I read that!
themass15
07-06-2017, 18:29
I wondered if he will play Queens or Halle
supergran
07-06-2017, 19:59
Creeps.
http://i66.tinypic.com/jr3aq8.png
Ugh, pass the sick bag Alice::ill::ill::ill:
Eeeee you have to laugh!:laugh::laugh:
lovetennis
07-06-2017, 20:47
Utterly shameless from Queens! Be interesting to see if he changes his previous pattern, having just stuck to a few exhibition matches on the grass in years gone by
Who's running Queens these days?
themass15
08-06-2017, 07:27
My guess is that if he does play that week it will be at Halle.
sir coolerking
08-06-2017, 07:40
Queens is already like a mini Wimbledon, Halle would offer a far weaker line up to hone his skills.
Josephine
08-06-2017, 08:18
Think he would prefer that at the moment!
I have to say i would not be at all surprised if he decided to take a sabbatical ...
According to the sports presenter, on BBC news 24, Novak is seriously thinking about having a break.
sir coolerking
09-06-2017, 07:12
Tweet by Boris: "You see a person's true colors when you're no longer beneficial to their life".
Wonder who he's referring to?
Novak Djokovic would have chosen his new second coach:
"And in the long list of candidates.....there would be a veteran player like Radek Stepanek......"
http://www.tennisworldusa.org/news/news/Novak_Djokovic/44263/novak-djokovic-would-have-chosen-his-new-second-coach/
themass15
16-06-2017, 12:18
Read this morning in the Daily Mail Djokovic is considering playing at Eastbourne
I think boris should shut up. I hope no one else takes on his coaching. He'll over chat about you when it's over. As for Novak, I think a break would be a great idea. Destress calm and settle his demons. He has a baby on the way after all. Tennis is only one part of his life. He should have a break to get in a better headspace before his family grows IMO
Novak has confirmed for Eastbourne next week https://www.lta.org.uk/major-events/Aegon-International-Eastbourne/international-news/2017/novak-djokovic-accepts-agon-international-wild-card
It's just been announced about Boris Becker being declared bankrupt.
roytennisfan
21-06-2017, 13:13
It's just been announced about Boris Becker being declared bankrupt.
Djokovic couldn't afford him?
RosieBear
21-06-2017, 13:46
Whether Bobo has lost it all or hidden it offshore, either way it just disgusts me. What the hellfire is wrong with this type. Whether they are mulitmillionaires still exceeding their income or hiding it from the taxman what they have is never enough for them. The "more I've got the more I want" attitude repulses me.
JAMES4578
21-06-2017, 14:54
Seems quite extraordinary,though Becker's lawyers argue he would be able to pay off the debt soon via remortgaging . Becker declared Bankrupt (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40358006)
Whether Bobo has lost it all or hidden it offshore, either way it just disgusts me. What the hellfire is wrong with this type. Whether they are mulitmillionaires still exceeding their income or hiding it from the taxman what they have is never enough for them. The "more I've got the more I want" attitude repulses me.
I absolutely, categorically, totally, !00% whole heatedly concur with everything you said.
Although on the personal/Bobo bit...........
I told you he was rubbish at Poker.
:laugh: ;) :facepalm: :lol:
Tweet by Boris: "You see a person's true colors when you're no longer beneficial to their life".
Wonder who he's referring to?
I wonder how whoever it was,,, let him down?
Wouldn't bail him out maybe???
One wonders!!
According to the ATP website, Novak is first on Centre Court today against Pospisil. But, not according to the WTA website (which is a bit weird).
JAMES4578
27-06-2017, 08:58
According to the ATP website, Novak is first on Centre Court today against Pospisil. But, not according to the WTA website (which is a bit weird).
The WTA site is only listing the WTA matches and stating "ATP match" for the Men's matches. Anyway Djokovic definitely up first Order Of Play (https://www.lta.org.uk/globalassets/major-events/aegon-international/drawoop/aegon-international-eastbourne-order-of-play.pdf) .
RosieBear
27-06-2017, 10:43
Volley supremo Popsi won't be easy on the grass. I was at Eastbourne yesterday and caught the end of his match against Vesely - he looked pretty good.
banskogirl
27-06-2017, 17:09
Seems quite extraordinary,though Becker's lawyers argue he would be able to pay off the debt soon via remortgaging . Becker declared Bankrupt (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40358006)
Also if they had gone to court while he was being paid by Djokovic.........but he got it postponed!
themass15
27-06-2017, 17:27
Volley supremo Popsi won't be easy on the grass. I was at Eastbourne yesterday and caught the end of his match against Vesely - he looked pretty good.
You picked the right day to go! The weather today was abysmal. Popsi can play well on grass so it will be a toughie.
I've just read on the ATP website that Djokovic has hired Mario Ancic to be a coach alongside Agassi for the duration of Wimbledon.
http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-adds-ancic-july-2017
Saw this before at dinner but he talked about it as if mario was already in London so I wondered how it came together. Just good timing I guess. I hope it helps him
I was at Eastbourne yesterday and had not only to sit through Djokovic's antics but also the majority of the spectators aping him. It was either unhealthy or mocking. It was difficult to tell. Apart from that I enjoyed my day as I got to see Gael play.
JAMES4578
02-07-2017, 10:15
Hoped for more from Gael but wasn't too surprised (not sure if the injury affected him too much mind you), think Djokovic played quite well but it wasn't the toughest field.
Just hope this title is will improve his confidence and mindset. Allow a little more positive thinking. It's better when the top guys all play well
All about the gossip tonight but this article is too funny. :big grin:
Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4669240/Is-troubled-Novak-Djokovic-Tiger-Woods-tennis.html) - Is troubled Novak Djokovic the Tiger Woods of tennis? Former world number one is alleged to have had a string of liaisons that has endangered his marriage after John McEnroe says he's struggling with family 'issues'
Djokovic's supporters say that while he may appear obnoxious, he simply has a goofy sense of humour which occasionally comes across the wrong way.
#Nolefam say that all the time. :rolling:
hope thats not true , but nothing would surprise me really
hope thats not true , but nothing would surprise me really
It's the Daily Fail so I doubt it. They've taken McEnroe's repeated reference to "off court issues" and churned this out. It's the article they would love to write about Andy one day. ;)
Nothing in the daily mail is ever true. It's a rag that peddles rumour and scandal. The other rumour was that his wife has a miscarriage around montecarlo last year (before the French). It could be anything though so I don't think anyone should speculate. Neither should the fail twist the speculation of johnny mac. We are all entitled to a personal life and have the right to keep private challenges just that. I hope tennis doesn't begin to be more about celebrity than sport as seems the case with football
Edit - personally I feel that the miscarriage rumour was less reported in British tabloids because whilst it is tragic and painful for them it's not scandalous and doesn't attract as many readers.
Josephine
06-07-2017, 12:20
Think there was a great deal of speculation about his (lack of) fidelity. A very great deal. It's not J Mac's speculation.
Think there was a great deal of speculation about his (lack of) fidelity. A very great deal. It's not J Mac's speculation.
I didn't say it was. I said the paper shouldn't speculate on his speculation. Which they did, amongst others There is a great deal of speculation on a lot of things especially potential scandal. It doesn't make it true nor does it make it right or just and it certainly doesn't make it worth repeating. Gossip is gossip. And it may seem harmless but it rarely is. These are poorly whose choucebof career has cast them in the spotlight. That's fine for their work but a private life should be allowed to be just that.
Josephine
06-07-2017, 14:35
Well I love a bit of gossip! ;)
Well I love a bit of gossip! ;) each to their own as long as it's known it's rumour and no one comes close to making accusations or suggestions that breach the forum rules, or risk getting the forum into trouble.
Anyway djoko got the w. in his match though as much as people are saying he's back to his old self it's hard to tell his good or bad he is with such an opponent. Hoping delpo will be his next one as unlikely as it seems
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40524606) - Wimbledon 2017: Novak Djokovic dismisses John McEnroe comments
I'm glad he didn't rise to it and give the media more junk to report. Gutted he won't be playing delpo though
I'm glad he didn't rise to it and give the media more junk to report. Gutted he won't be playing delpo though
Me too Jerry. Had been looking forward to the possibility of that one!!
Josephine
07-07-2017, 09:32
Djokovic could have denied having any clue what J Mac was referring to but didn't. He just wanted to dampen it down which is fair enough. But no attempt to say I cannot imagine why I should be compared to Tiger Woods.
themass15
07-07-2017, 13:49
I'm glad he didn't rise to it and give the media more junk to report. Gutted he won't be playing delpo though
Me too. Seems funny Gulbis and Janowicz suddenly started winning again
Djokovic could have denied having any clue what J Mac was referring to but didn't. He just wanted to dampen it down which is fair enough. But no attempt to say I cannot imagine why I should be compared to Tiger Woods.
I'm not sure why he should dignify it with a response like that. I wouldn't. He shouldn't have to. I think he was right to brush it off less for the papers to write up
themass15
24-07-2017, 14:27
See below
themass15
24-07-2017, 14:27
Reports seem to be circulating that Djokovic will miss US Open and possibly the rest of this season. Can anyone confirm this.
Based on an interview a doctor gave to a Serbian newspaper. Also says Djokovic is holding a press conference later this week. Assuming it's not an Evo/Sharapova kind of presser. :p ;)
Ubitennis (http://www.ubitennis.net/blog/2017/07/24/report-novak-djokovic-set-miss-us-open/) - REPORT: Novak Djokovic Set To Miss The US Open
Next week Djokovic will drop out of the top 4 for the first time since Wimbledon 2007.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DFf4eflWsAA0A0d.jpg
RosieBear
25-07-2017, 08:58
I've just read in The Times that Novak is 99% sure he won't play the USO as he has been advised to rest his elbow for 12 weeks.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/novak-djokovic-99-per-cent-sure-to-miss-us-open-gwf73j0z2
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4726458/Andy-Murray-hopes-fit-Open.html
Now I tend not to give much weight to the fail, now though this mentions Murray I've put it here for the quote from djokos doctor. He says that for now it's rest and other procedures and he says this period will be 12 weeks. But what alarms me for djoko is he goes on to say surgery is the last option. This means that they are already having that conversation. Surgery could really delay his return.
If it is just (!) 12 weeks then that won't see a return until the end of Asian swing. It would be a long way to travel for one tournament. Perhaps as they are near to home 12 weeks would mean he would still play Paris and the WTF. Though with talk of surgery it seems like a big ask.
I really hope his recovery goes well and he can rejoin the tour before the end of the year. If not I look forward to seeing him back fit and healthy in 2018
sir coolerking
25-07-2017, 10:48
Given that Novak is only number 7 in the Race now, he's got no chance of playing in the WTF if he's not back by Paris.
Confirmed that Novak's season is over.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40725984
themass15
26-07-2017, 13:07
On the positive side, hopefully it means a new face at WTF
RosieBear
26-07-2017, 13:07
That's a shame, but no point coming back until completely ready. Seems ages since Andy and Novak had one of their thrillers, really miss that buzz, roll on 2018.
themass15
26-07-2017, 13:09
That's a shame, but no point coming back until completely ready. Seems ages since Andy and Novak had one of their thrillers, really miss that buzz, roll on 2018.
That is true, however, if fit, hopefully this gives Andy a better chance of making WTF.
Sorry to read this news. :sad:
The media is writing him off as a result. Much too soon but we'll see what happens at the AO next year.
http://www.eurosport.com/tennis/us-open/2017/the-rise-and-fall-of-novak-djokovic_sto6267481/story.shtml
Oh well Fed will be delighted that one of the main rivals to stop him winning his third grand slam of the year has been removed.
On the positive side, hopefully it means a new face at WTF
Hopefully two new faces Sascha and Dominic. :)
themass15
26-07-2017, 14:15
Hopefully two new faces Sascha and Dominic. :)
Dom was there last year. I saw him play Novak and LaMonf.
Josephine
26-07-2017, 14:39
Bit too soon for anyone to write him off. Look what Fed and Rafa did after long time out!
david1610
26-07-2017, 15:12
Looking at the race to London, Nole is currently in 7th place (and Andy 8th). There are only a few hundred points between him and number 9 and given all the points for the USO, the Masters, 500s (which a lot of the top players miss) cannot see him making London. Which will also mean Nole being seeded below 8 for the AO - in fact a few people may pass him by the end of the year.
Josephine
26-07-2017, 17:00
Do you mean you can't see Andy making London?
According to the ATP website, it seems that Novak has announced that he will definitely be out for the rest of the season - I assume that includes the WTF.
Reading this statement on Novak's website he makes it clear I think that he will be out of the game for the rest of the year and this includes the WTFs in London.
http://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/media/novak-ends-2017-season-due-to-elbow-injury/
david1610
26-07-2017, 22:07
Do you mean you can't see Andy making London?
This is Nole's thread so I meant Nole will not make London (redundant if he is not playing this year I know) but more importantly Nole's ranking will be outside the the top 8 at the end of the year. If he does not play again this year at the end of 2017 he will have 2585 points The no. 16 ranked player has 1690. With one GS and 4 Masters (please correct me if I am wrong!) and a number of 500s, it seems to me that even if Andy, Roger and Rafa eat up the final places in the GS and Masters (unlikely) there are still plenty of points available for many players to pass Nole.
To cut a long story short, Nole might be ranked closer to 16 than 8 at the end of the year.
As regards Andy, IMHO the glass is half full, not half empty. At the moment he is in 8th place. In terms of ranking points he has been the eighth best male player in 2017. Given the fact he himself would say he is not having a great season, it is testimony to how much we expect of him that he is "only" 8th. Whether Andy qualifies for London depends on him - he is currently 365 points ahead of the no. 9 ranking player, Dimitrov. To state the obvious, he has to keep performing at the same level, or ideally a bit better to have a comfort margin pointswise. How well Andy will do the rest of the year depends on his body more than anything else and I do not know what state it is in, so I have no idea how well he will do - if he is OK, then no problems! :)
Josephine
26-07-2017, 23:14
Was confusing as clearly Nole won't be at London finals. Andy could be nearer to 16 than 8 as well as Nole at end of year!
Was confusing as clearly Nole won't be at London finals. Andy could be nearer to 16 than 8 as well as Nole at end of year!
I hope AM makes it, but nothing can beat last year when he battled his way through the group of death, and then wrestled the End of Year No 1 spot from Djokovic's hands in the final.
I am cool with whatever happens. It has to be best for AM now.
sir coolerking
27-07-2017, 08:47
Novak's 2585 points would currently position him as 13th seed, I'd be surprised if he dropped out of top 16 by Melbourne.
david1610
27-07-2017, 14:34
Novak's 2585 points would currently position him as 13th seed, I'd be surprised if he dropped out of top 16 by Melbourne.
I agree. I was just trying to say he will be ranked somewhere between 9-16 and probably closer to 16 than 9.
BTW interesting that the top five in terms of yearly ranking are on either 7 or 6 thousand plus points - less than 2000 points separating them all. The big four plus Stan. All with a 3 at the start of their age! Remember when Nole seemed to be out of sight in the rankings?
Djokovic & Jelena have baby girl :love:
http://metro.co.uk/2017/09/02/novak-djokovic-and-wife-jelena-welcome-baby-girl-into-the-world-6898844/
RoastLamb
03-09-2017, 00:58
Interesting that he and Serena both had baby girls within a day of each other. Sweet!
themass15
03-09-2017, 08:47
Jelena Djokovic has just given birth to a baby girl called Tara
What lovely news congrats to them both
Interesting that he and Serena both had baby girls within a day of each other. Sweet!
They'll be able to play games against each other at tournament nurseries :)
Great news - congratulations to Jelena and Nole. :big grin:
RoastLamb
04-09-2017, 05:48
Jelena Djokovic has just given birth to a baby girl called Tara
Picked a normal name! Yay! Love that name too. Pretty.
banskogirl
04-09-2017, 19:32
Picked a normal name! Yay! Love that name too. Pretty.
Does this mean they have Irish ancestors? :getcoat:
Does this mean they have Irish ancestors? :getcoat:
Maybe they've watched Gone with the Wind
:getcoat:
RosieBear
04-09-2017, 21:04
Tara is a popular name in Serbia inspired by Tara Mountain, Tara national park etc. It's very traditional, with strong meaning in the country, just like Stefan.
Novak Djokovic has warned his rivals that he is nowhere near done yet in top-level tennis and that he only plans on getting better after he returns from an elbow injury.
http://metro.co.uk/2017/09/27/novak-djokovic-fires-warning-to-atp-tour-ahead-of-comeback-to-rival-roger-federer-and-rafael-nadal-6958675/?ito=cbshare
He adds two new members to his team for 2018
http://metro.co.uk/2017/09/27/novak-djokovic-adds-two-staff-members-alongside-andre-agassi-for-2018-offers-injury-update-6958589/
I for one am glad. I am so looking forward to the the return of djoko and Murray and the renewal of their rivalry
I'm glad as well. Tennis is really boring without Andy and Novak.
During the Laver Cup I thought how much more enjoyable it'd have been if Andy and Novak had been playing.
https://uk.yahoo.com/sports/news/novak-djokovic-opens-restaurant-offering-free-food-145737051.html
RosieBear
10-10-2017, 09:02
https://uk.yahoo.com/sports/news/novak-djokovic-opens-restaurant-offering-free-food-145737051.html
Bless him. No doubt the cynics will be on his case, but Novak has always had a big heart and done so much for the people of Serbia. This is just the latest example.
He does do a lot for Serbia and charity, with people's dislike of him it is often overlooked.
I saw on Facebook he said he could resist the tennis courts even though he isn't ready to hold a racket yet, he's just working out there lol
It seems that fake news is even infecting tennis now. I've just read that the free restaurant story is not true - but who knows? I just don't know what to believe about anything any more :confused:
RosieBear
21-10-2017, 07:19
It seems that fake news is even infecting tennis now. I've just read that the free restaurant story is not true - but who knows? I just don't know what to believe about anything any more :confused:
Strange :confused: I never believe the Serbian media but there are so many British msm reports about his free restaurant. Where did you read that they are all false, Linda? Could you post a link?
I can't find where I saw it discussed before but this guy on Twitter claims to be on Novak's PR team and says it's not true. Of course he might not really be who he says he is but looking down his tweets they are all promoting Djoko so he is at least a fan. Some of it is in Serbian which I don't understand but you will. Nebojsa Mandrapa @Nibman
RosieBear
21-10-2017, 18:31
I can't find where I saw it discussed before but this guy on Twitter claims to be on Novak's PR team and says it's not true. Of course he might not really be who he says he is but looking down his tweets they are all promoting Djoko so he is at least a fan. Some of it is in Serbian which I don't understand but you will. Nebojsa Mandrapa @Nibman
Thanks, Linda. Man alive, part of Novak's PR team b/c he interviewed Becker once in 2015 :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: People like this are why I just can't handle twitter, fb etc.
I've read he'll return to play at the Abu Dhabi exhibition: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/41733032
They always get a great lineup at Abu Dhabi.
RoastLamb
08-11-2017, 22:18
So last night Djokovic made an appearance on James Corden's Late Night talk show in L.A. He was sitting on the sofa alongside British comedian, Jack Whitehall, and American actor (from the US version of The Office), Rainn Wilson. It was a very funny show esp. Jack Whitehall - he did an impression of Andy Murray that was SPOT ON! And they did a segment where they had to try and hit a water bottle from Corden's head. Jack and Rainn, despite being recreational tennis players, completely missed hilariously whereas Djokovic played with his left arm and managed to knock it off after 6 attempts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iFDZTJz4ms
After hearing that djoko had gone so far as to hit left handed to get some time on the court during his recovery I really doubted he'd play in the exhibition. Yesterday Annabelle stated that only this week had he began to hit with his right again. However the commitement to the tournie is still on his website http://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/events/nole-to-make-return-to-tennis-in-abu-dhabi/
He was at a conference today for original magazine, a project run by his wife to try and help young people in Serbia because "their best selves" and achieve more in their personal and work lives. He has some level of strapping or plaster on his elbow, which isn't a great sign given that he's not on court, he's just going about his life. I guess time will tell.
1350 photo from that event
Djoko has added Stepanek to his coaching team https://www.facebook.com/djokovic.official/posts/1689787007740810
http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/stepanek-joins-djokovic-coaching-team-2017
For those who don't have Facebook
RosieBear
01-12-2017, 05:48
Very shrewd appointment by Novak, in my opinion. Recognising the benefits of adding variation to his game, not least playing shorter points after returning from injury.
Also seems like a good way to bring back the joy lol steppy is known for being fun maybe he will remind djoko of the lighter side
Djokovic Would Like To Play Right Now
The former No. 1 Novak Djokovic wants to play right now as the Serbian hasn't been on court since Wimbledon due to an injury. He is training now, and recently, Djokovic has brought it another coach, Craig O'Shannessy.
themass15
20-12-2017, 09:43
Djokovic to play in the next tiebreak 10 event alongside Nick Krygios
https://wwos.nine.com.au/2017/12/20/09/48/djokovic-to-return-at-melbourne-exhibition
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/42554878
So djoko has a new support sleeve and a new serve https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/djokovic-returns-with-new-serve-he-hopes-will-take-him-back-to-the-top-sfbxnx5tb
He lost his opening tie break tens march to Hewitt 10 -6
Sorry another update ... djoko match went better than expected (by me) with a win over theim. As someone who is currently struggling to enjoy something I loved (running) and feel less stressed about it, it's nice to hear he is feeling more relaxed and enjoying it.
I am sure he is rusty, and I don't know how well the new serve will stand up but I wish him well in the AO
Djoko announces his new footwear sponsor - Asics - https://www.facebook.com/djokovic.official/posts/1733409640045213:0
Nial Smiths Australian Open design for Novak!
https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26231447_1668850833181497_2746706438353951542_n.jp g?oh=0b75b403bc2e80650db83f61e525d631&oe=5AB48EC5
:skippy:
https://uk.yahoo.com/sports/news/novak-djokovic-sparks-fears-players-042112941.html
What absolute shoddy and biased reporting. Based on no info after not being in the meeting. I thought the telegraph one was bad but it's not as infamatory as that one. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/01/15/novak-djokovic-shocks-tennis-officials-suggesting-boycott-next/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
If anyone else was asking for more money for the players people wouldn't assume it was to line their own pockets. But instead that it's about all players and fairness. As it's djoko (who is the president of the players council) then obviously it's because he's a tax dodging millionaire. Lazy reporting not based on fact. As the slams give only 5% back to the players I'd say it should be more too. As the players often get pushed into bad schedules and dodgy courts, playing in dangerous conditions - there are many areas where they are unprotected. A union isn't a bad idea. The ATP doesn't offer the support it was intended to. Djoko stuck his head up to say this and though he was by no means unsupported he will be trashed in the press. He knew this and spoke anyway. There is more than one side to everything.
The slams now give a huge amount of prize money. It's the small tournaments that can't, so low ranked players can barely afford to stay on the tour. If the slams should give more of their profits to the players, they should do it by subsidising small tournaments.
I think it's more that is still a small percentage of the profits. The trouble with them subsidising smaller ones is they'd likely only do it with those in their backyards. So any without a local slam would still struggle. Perhaps it could be a combination of both. An increase for the qaulies and everything up to quarter finals, and money towards other tournies. Another option is some sort of travel/expenses sponsorships for low ranked players who have excelled other previous months, to help towards costs.
Anyway ... I assumed that with all the time absent that djoko had the operation on his elbow. He has now said he didn't have it he just did extended rehab and made game changes. Long term I wonder whether it can really be a solution. It's not looking bad, but it's not looking great either. I'd expect him to struggle with it as the tournie progresses and matches become more tiring. I was hopeful for him, but his right arm looks thinner and weaker than I'd expected it to. It is great to have another top guy back even if he's not 100% like the commentators I was expecting more double faults with the new serve. I think there was only one in the match.
I was also expecting him to come out rusty, 6 months and no matches. In fact I'd say he played fantastic tennis from the first ball until 5-0 in the second. Before his injury his lack of confidence/enjoyment meant he was missing a lot of lines he'd usually make, with injury as well I expected more than of the same. Of course the game that followed at 5-0 in the second was a howler. Djoko himself said Donald then came back and started to play better which I agree with. I'm happy for him to hat he was able to find some better tennis.
It was nice to djoko enjoying himself and enjoying playing. Two things can I have some of that enjoyment, to make up for what I lost in running? And two can I have the elbow support, because my elbow is still bad 4 months on and mine is itchy hot and useless. His sleeve looks great :) :) :P lol
From the horse's mouth http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/42701345
lovetennis
18-01-2018, 10:06
On a more trivial note, I see Djokovic is still doing the "boob thrust" when he wins. Was hoping he would have left that in the locker room after his comeback. Performed well in the extreme heat, unlike Monfils
I see Djokovic is still doing the "boob thrust" when he wins.
Apparently after shouting at the crowd to shut up (there's a vid on Facebook)! He really is a mixed up character :lol:
WimbledonWestie
18-01-2018, 20:02
On a more trivial note, I see Djokovic is still doing the "boob thrust" when he wins. Was hoping he would have left that in the locker room after his comeback.
I know. Haven't missed that at all. Heart sank when I saw it with my breakfast.
On a more trivial note, I see Djokovic is still doing the "boob thrust" when he wins. Was hoping he would have left that in the locker room after his comeback. Performed well in the extreme heat, unlike Monfils
I really had hoped Monfils would have made a better fist of it - disappointing.
Not sure if the **** up moment was after someone shouted something offensive at him from the stands. Commentators talked about it and about him being annoyed by it but didn't say what was said.
sadly it wasn't the match I was hoping for. I was hoping for an epic. I suggested that it could have been better if at a different time or under the roof, in an exchange with Roddick. I felt that both players could have done better if not playing in the heat. He surprised me by saying he played someone of his best tennis in those conditions. Though didn't have any advice for djoko given the AO win he and his coach have lol.
Novak has undergone a small medical intervention on his elbow.
http://metro.co.uk/2018/02/03/novak-djokovic-undergoes-small-medical-intervention-troublesome-elbow-7283728/
I did see that he put on Facebook yesterday that he was now beginning his rehab. Something about beast mode lol.wish him a speedy recovery.
I did see that he put on Facebook yesterday that he was now beginning his rehab. Something about beast mode lol.wish him a speedy recovery.
Thanks Jerry for this good news.
Wish him a speedy recovery as well. Tennis is badly missing him and Andy.
I found the post ... https://www.facebook.com/djokovic.official/posts/1763204700399040
exislander
11-03-2018, 20:46
Djokovic just lost first set tiebreak to Taro Daniel
Djoko looking understandably rusty. I think that's normal. I would have been more concerned if he had been totally perfect after such a long lay off.
Well done Daniel.:dance: :dance:
I feel sad for Nole TBH. When he was at his peak I loved to hate him because he kept beating Andy! But to see a player injured and so far off his best is not how I want to see him beaten.
I feel sad for Nole as well. He is a great champion and it is sad to see him beaten by the lesser ranked players when one thinks of all the great matches he played against Andy, Rafa and Roger.
http://lastwordontennis.com/2018/03/14/why-novak-djokovic-will-finish-2018-as-the-world-1/
lovetennis
25-03-2018, 15:23
Saw most of his match and he did look really out of sorts. Not comfortable to watch at all. I'm not a fan of his at all but no-one likes to see a great player like this. It seems like he doesn't really want to be out there, but he just can't give it up either. It seems like he finally won the French, and then boom, his motivation just imploded. Most perplexing
Maybe he should do what Borg did when it all got too much and retire - he has absolutely nothing to prove. Somehow I just can't see Novak doing that though.
I really can't understand why he's playing when he's obviously not ready to do so.
lovetennis
31-03-2018, 09:14
Djokovic has now split with Agassi http://tennis.life/2018/03/30/agassi-parts-ways-novak-djokovic/
Josephine
31-03-2018, 10:16
Often 'agreed to disagree' - Over the guru?
Seems like Djoko's health and fitness are a concern. Which they used to be before as well.
I wonder who made this decision - Novak or Andre. I'm not surprised really as I don't think Andre did much for Novak's game.
It looks very much like the time has come for Novak to be honest with himself and decide if he really wants to continue playing the professional circuit.
He has not been the same person or player since he won the French Open. :sad:
lovetennis
31-03-2018, 11:15
Often 'agreed to disagree' - Over the guru?
Seems like Djoko's health and fitness are a concern. Which they used to be before as well.
I was wondering about the guru too. Not sure if Djokovic brought him on board because he was having motivational issues, or whether the motivational issues appeared after the guru came on the scene.
lovetennis
31-03-2018, 11:16
I really can't understand why he's playing when he's obviously not ready to do so.
It seems like he keeps hoping by ploughing on he'll suddenly rediscover his mojo, but so far that hasn't worked for him.
themass15
31-03-2018, 13:37
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2018/03/31/andre-agassi-parts-ways-novak-djokovic-ivan-lendl-could-return/
Saw this while search for rumours on Ivan Lendl coaching Alexander Zverev
themass15
31-03-2018, 13:39
Not related to Andy but makes an interesting read
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2018/03/31/andre-agassi-parts-ways-novak-djokovic-ivan-lendl-could-return/
JAMES4578
31-03-2018, 14:59
Imagine won't go down well with some of Andy's fans if Lendl decided to coach another top player (even if Zverev not yet in same league), however times move on and would be relatively relaxed about it.
themass15
31-03-2018, 15:06
Good luck to both of them if it comes off
Imagine won't go down well with some of Andy's fans if Lendl decided to coach another top player (even if Zverev not yet in same league), however times move on and would be relatively relaxed about it.
I am perfectly fine by it, as you say it's all" water under the bridge", but I must admit my ears did prick up when Fleming & Petchey were talking about
it during the Zverev match last night, & it was said that Lendl had been to Miami to see Jez Green & the operative word was "potentially" to be Zverev's coach. Andy is absolutely fine with what he has got around him.
Yes they also mentioned Agassi & Novak parting!!!
The gossip of late night tennis!:big grin:;)
I will always be grateful for what Lendl helped AM achieve. I don’t think his style, I.e. brutal is right for AM now, which is I suspect why they parted company the second time. Lendl can go ahead with my good wishes, (not that he will be on whit bothered by our opinions).
RosieBear
31-03-2018, 17:15
My great sadness, both times, is about Andy and Lendl parting not who else Lendl may coach subsequent to parting - that's entirely his prerogative, as far as I'm concerned. I'll always have a soft spot for Mr Lendl - he is inextricably linked to the greatest moments in Andy's career. An unbreakable bond.
Exactly RosieBear, so right, nothing is going to change that bond between Andy & Lendl!
Elizabeth
01-04-2018, 13:46
My great sadness, both times, is about Andy and Lendl parting not who else Lendl may coach subsequent to parting - that's entirely his prerogative, as far as I'm concerned. I'll always have a soft spot for Mr Lendl - he is inextricably linked to the greatest moments in Andy's career. An unbreakable bond.
Totally agree RosieBear.
I agree too ... much as I have never been a Lendl I fan, even I can see how good he was for Andy.
Stepanek ditched too.
http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-agassi-coaching-partnership-april-2018
JAMES4578
04-04-2018, 14:34
Maybe not a crisis but challenging times for Djokovic and he does need guidance in moving forward, if the Guru is still there only been a negative influence in my mind.
RosieBear
04-04-2018, 17:36
Who is the one person who is still around Novak? Surprise, surprise it's self-proclaimed 'cult leader' Pepe Imaz. I do not like this man. I have read quite a bit about their relationship and I really dislike that he seems to be encouraging Novak to see himself as a victim (of unfair criticism).
Josephine
04-04-2018, 18:23
My first thought was the guru as well. Fine to believe in something but always keep an open mind. Nothing and no-one is always right.
lovetennis
04-04-2018, 20:31
I'll never forget the guru sitting courtside at the O2 in 2016 - totally creepy. Only Novak can decide what he wants but something needs to change if he is to carry on. Not sure where he goes from here with the coaching - after being with Vajda for all those years he's now going through coaches pretty quickly. Maybe none of them can stomach the guru :shrug:
Footage has emerged of Novak Djokovic training with former coach Marian Vajda as the 12-time Grand Slam champion begins his preparations for the clay-court season.
http://metro.co.uk/2018/04/08/novak-djokovic-trains-former-coach-marian-vajda-andre-agassi-split-7450620/?ito=cbshare
Could this reunion be the light of a very dark and miserable tunnel for Novak
http://metro.co.uk/2018/04/09/marian-vajda-light-among-darkness-novak-djokovic-avoid-returning-ex-7451495/
I'm not a Djoko fan but I really hope so - he's been part of the Andy story since they were 11 years old. I can't see it working if the guru is still on the scene though.
Annabel Croft thinks Novak should approach Lendl!!!
http://metro.co.uk/2018/04/11/annabel-croft-assesses-novak-djokovic-hire-another-coach-marian-vajda-return-7457867/
While Greg Rusedski thinks Sascha should approach him :)
http://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/31670/11313805/ivan-lendl-could-take-alexander-zverev-to-the-next-level-says-greg-rusedski
WimbledonWestie
13-04-2018, 14:36
Lendl and the Guru...... Well I'd love to be a fly on the wall!
RosieBear
13-04-2018, 15:36
Lendl and the Guru...... Well I'd love to be a fly on the wall!
:laugh::laugh::laugh: Me too. Man alive, can you imagine, Lendl couldn't stand 5 mins of that pretentious oddball.
(plus I'm hoping that Lendl gets back with Andy once the hip issue is resolved).
This is interesting
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2018/04/16/novak-djokovic-hits-back-reports-acrimonious-split-andre-agassi/
Patrick Mouratoglou commented on Novak Djokovic's comeback at the Monte Carlo Masters. Serena Williams' coach thinks the Serbian can be at a great level again, after having some tough months
http://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Novak_Djokovic/54027/-novak-djokovic-had-lost-his-way-of-thinking--patrick-mouratoglou/
JAMES4578
05-06-2018, 19:32
Mentioned on Eurosport earlier that Nole had doubts over grass court season ,however pundits thought might have been said in heat of moment. https://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/french-open/2018/novak-djokovic-could-skip-wimbledon-after-losing-in-paris_sto6793698/story.shtml
It could be the heat of the moment or there is something he knows injury wise? He didn't look that happy on the court from the start of the match today.
sir coolerking
06-06-2018, 08:03
His behaviour was very odd. Went straight from court to a small Press Conference area (not the usual one) that couldn't house all the journalists who wanted to get in. Then came out with this rubbish. Either it's heat of the moment or deep down he knows the truth and just wanted to get it out of the way as quickly as possible. I suspect the latter.
Josephine
06-06-2018, 08:22
Think it was just annoyance. Who wants to be asked when they will play on grass just after losing like that. He never usually plays a warm-up tournament on grass so probably not at all what he was thnking about.
Well, we never know what's going on in a player's head, or their background. I know it's part of what they get paid for, but I wouldn't want to talk to a room of journos wanting to rip me apart after hard loss either. I hope he is back though, and Andy, we need some competition at the top.
He was probably also in the moment feeling all of his aches and pains and wondering about his neck/upper back injury from earlier in the match. But I suspect those injuries and aches are just st the result of playing more tennis, not long in from his second comeback. I think the process will take more time that it will in his head. Hopefully once he’s dealt with this loss and the recovered from playing so much he will be back at wimbie. Time will tell.
RosieBear
06-06-2018, 12:34
I hope Novak's ok and wish him all the very best. One thing is clear though and he has said it himself - he came back too soon. He can't reverse that decision so just has to plough on. Really stresses the importance of Andy biding his time carefully over his return - slow is smooth and smooth is fast, as the saying goes.
traveller7
06-06-2018, 13:11
I think it was heat of the moment reaction to be honest. He isnt back to his best but we will see.
Josephine
11-06-2018, 16:57
So much for not playing on grass. Djoko will play Queens.
https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/1006216786738601984
JAMES4578
11-06-2018, 16:58
https://www.lta.org.uk/major-events/fever-tree-championships/news-and-media/2018/fever-tree-championships-djokovic-joins-stunning-line-up-at-the-queens-club?utm_campaign=9561201_Fever-Tree%20Competition%20%26%20Queen%27s%20ticket%20pu sh&utm_medium=email&utm_source=LTA&utm_content=Queen%27s%20find%20out%20more&utm_term=1-WB-81751&src=&dm_i=1TV8,5OXGX,BABGH7,M5KWX,1
So much for not playing on grass. Djoko will play Queens.
https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/1006216786738601984
No-one really believed him when he said he would give the grass court season a miss. :big grin: :strawberry: He has a good record on grass.
I guess you can't really predict how your body will heal or not at that elite level.
Josephine
25-07-2018, 09:05
Headline and part of a pretty poor google translation of an article in Spanish interviewing Marian Vajda. But interesting thing was - guru had to go! Novak's also eating fish again as was too thin and needed more protein.
Full article here if you can read Spanish or want to put in google translate http://www.puntodebreak.com/2018/07/23/marian-vajda-condiciones-volver-djokovic-marchara-pepe-imaz
Marian Vajda: "One of the conditions to return to Djokovic was that Pepe Imaz left" The Serbian coach reviews in this interview how he negotiated his return and what were the requirements to meet. "Tennis can not be based on philosophy."
About Pepe Imaz. "Yes, I pressed for it to be its final, although it was not my number one condition." That had more to do with Novak's personal aspects, and another requirement was to establish specific rules and plans for the coming months. We had a complete team at our disposal, we sat down and we talked, at that time we demanded that external agents stop being intruders, we did not want him to play tennis as if it were philosophy, but as a practice. tennis player and you should know what your priority is "
About philosophy. "I did not want Novak to be influenced by people who do not know what tennis is, tennis can not be based on philosophy, this is a sport based on one man against another man, if he wants to be an example, the path alone it is understood through repetitions of training, matches and a strong mentality.When you see the opponent on the other side, you must concentrate on getting him out of a good position, of knowing where to play him ... not thinking of Buddha.I am happy that we have clarified these priorities and We have reduced it, we all pulled hard and worked hard, thanks to this, Novak began to improve and after 13 weeks of cooperation, a fantastic success in the form of triumph has come: Wimbledon
What a shame. I felt the Guru improved Djokovic’s game no end.............
What a shame. I felt the Guru improved Djokovic’s game no end.............
:rolling:
I was lucky enough to get tickets from the lta resale for the Wimbledon final. Djoko was right Anderson was not at his bets for the first two sets. The third was better. I’m a fan of Djokovic, he does a lot for charity and for the game but he is also a fantastic player. So much talent and athleticism. It was fantastic for me to see him lift the trophy. He fought for it. His reaction and speech were touching, and I’m happy he was able to involve his son in that. I have missed the best performances from him and Andy and Stan this past year. I hope this means more good things to come, not only from Novak but also from Andy and Stan. It was great seeing nadal and djoko face off again, hopefully it be andy and djoko before long, though I won’t be cheering for djoko then lol. Congrats to Novak and roll on the hard courts :)
lovetennis
25-07-2018, 20:46
I did have a chuckle at Teresa's post but to be honest I'm glad if Djokovic has dumped the guru. He certainly didn't flourish under that regime and I'll never forget the true creepiness I saw in the guru at the O2 WTF Final when Andy beat Djokovic. Made me feel very uncomfortable
Edit - I mean the guru made me uncomfortable, not Andy beating Djokovic to be World no. 1 of course :thumbup:
As did I. The guru thing was strange. Mainly I guess it was a sign of his struggle and unhappiness. I guess in that state you’ll try anything but that was a step in the wrong direction. I do like vajda though, he’s always so nice and chatty with the fans. Let’s just hope djoko stays well clear of Borris! Lol
RosieBear
24-01-2019, 18:31
Novak Djokovic's war memories make him fund childhood research.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46946832
"His foundation is funding researchers at Harvard University to work on early years education. Their research at the leading US university's Centre on the Developing Child is focused on ways to improve the lives of young children, often those facing poverty and violence."
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
The foundation has been doing so much great work in Serbia opening pre schools etc - but this research is the next step. I have been following closely. Well done particularly to jelena for all the work she puts in and not just because she always like my Twitter posts about the foundation lol. This study could help so many :)
In an interview to Sport.SK, Novak Djokovic's coach Marian Vajda recalled a private conversation he had with Rod Laver during last month's Australian Open.
https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Novak_Djokovic/66626/marian-vajda-shares-private-conversation-with-rod-laver-on-novak-djokovic/
Apparently, during the course of an interview, Novak was feeling a bit drowsy. He hilariously asked: “Rafa, can you sing a lullaby for me, please?” The Mallorcan maestro Nadal was amused by Novak’s comment and replied: “Now, now I sing to you.”:
https://www.essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-atp-novak-djokovic-asks-rafael-nadal-to-sing-him-a-lullaby
Sallydaisy
08-09-2020, 09:58
Boris Becker and his views on the Djokovic incident at the USO (per Daily Mail)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-8707271/BORIS-BECKER-feared-going-happen-Novak-Djokovic-coach.html
BORIS BECKER: I feared this was going to happen with Novak...
when I was his coach I warned him not to throw things or hit the ball away - and I think it DOES bother him that he's not as popular as Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer
Extracts:
If you asked David Beckham what the worst thing to happen to him in his career was, I am sure he would look back to the incident of 1998 against Argentina. If you ask Novak Djokovic in 10 years’ time for the worst thing he experienced on a tennis court it will surely be disqualification at the 2020 US Open.
That is why he will have been feeling both embarrassed and frustrated by the events of the fourth round as they start to sink in. The fines will be expensive but other aspects to it will hurt him more.
Even as someone who has a high regard for Novak, I think the ruling was correct. I do not think he was trying to hurt anyone, he just lost control for a moment and he had to go.
t came at the end of a concentration lapse which followed him missing three set points at 5-4, but I suspect the reasons go deeper than that. To me, he is paying the price for taking too many things on before and during a Grand Slam, especially with his leadership of the new players’ organisation.
When I was working in his coaching team, I was in the player box during that incident with the racket-throwing at the 2016 French Open when, accidentally, he nearly connected with a line judge.
We spoke afterwards about it, because that was a narrow escape. I know what the pressure is like in a big match and was not always Mr Nice Guy as a player. I said to him you can scream as much as you like, break your racket, but don’t throw things or hit the ball away. I was worried something like this might happen.
He should go home, talk to his wife Jelena — who knows him best of all — talk to Vajda, get back to the practice court and focus purely on his tennis.
RoastLamb
08-09-2020, 13:30
The remark re: Rafa and Federer. OUCH!!! I think he's right tho'. I think Becker was ousted probably by that awful so-called guru and he's still ticked off. I must admit when this happened I immediately thought RAFA WOULD NEVER DO THIS!!!
Sallydaisy
01-04-2021, 17:47
Madrid 2021 - Djokovic won't be playing per Christopher Clarey on Twitter: (https://twitter.com/christophclarey)
Serbia's Blic reporting that Djokovic will not play in the Madrid Masters 1000. Will focus on Monte Carlo and Rome to prepare for French Open (if it happens on schedule)
Special program on BBC1 tonight t 8.30 pm about this.
BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-60354068)- Novak Djokovic willing to miss tournaments over vaccine
Sallydaisy
01-03-2022, 17:44
Novak has once again parted company with Marian Vajda, his on/off coach of many years.
Source: various on Twitter but mostly Sasa Ozmo (Serb journalist) who also writes:
It is important to emphasize this: #Djokovic (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Djokovic?src=hashtag_click) and Vajda have agreed to a mutual split after the ATP Finals in Turin. Nothing to do with everything that has been going on since the start of 2022.
Sasa Ozmo also said this.
"Goran Ivanisevic was added to the team during Wimbledon 2019, so since then Vajda has accompanied #Djokovic to fewer tournaments than before. Vajda, who is turning 57 soon, said at the time that he wanted to spend more time with his family."
Saza Ozmo on 3rd March
#Vajda: As an unvaccinated player, he will have a limited number of tournaments, and he already has a strong team with coach Goran Ivanišević. After considering all the circumstances, we decided by mutual agreement that we would end our professional cooperation. #Djokovic
suttontennis
16-05-2022, 06:30
Novak reaches 1000 ATP tour wins in winning Rome
https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-1000-wins-stats-may-2022
Commentators at US Open have just said that Australian rules are changing and Djokovic will be allowed into Australia for the Australian Open next year.
Nole might be OK for the AO, but...
Novak Djokovic set to miss Indian Wells & Miami Open as US extends vaccine requirements - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/64161301
Novak Djokovic: World number one hopeful of 'positive' decision on US tournaments - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/64735869
banskogirl
06-03-2023, 07:46
Djokovic out of Indian Wells. I know he has to go by the rules of a country but are the US ever going to stop their requirements?
themass15
06-03-2023, 07:58
Djokovic out of Indian Wells. I know he has to go by the rules of a country but are the US ever going to stop their requirements?
10th April.
exislander
24-07-2023, 10:33
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/66286236
Perhaps age is catching up with him.
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