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Why Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer won't be court out by Novak Djokovic this season
The tour is a marathon, not a sprint, and the talented Serbian must learn to pace himself. He has time on his side and shouldn't try to take on too much too soon.
by gerald mclaughlin on 07 May 2008
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After a very promising start to the season, Novak Djokovic was being widely tipped by many to reach the pinnacle of world tennis this year. I think the people who were predicting such a feat for such a young man were very wide of the mark.
There is no doubting the talent and drive of the young Serbian, but whether he can break or split up Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal is yet to be seen.
It was his performances at the first Slam of the year in Australia that prompted much speculation on how the season would pan out. Yes, Federer has not been at his best, but his strong part of the year begins just after the French Open.
Federer has usually claimed the Australian Open and then watched as the king of clay Nadal enjoys his purple patch. All three have had slight problems this year so far but all should be ironed out. Djokovic claimed his ninth career title at the Pacific Open before retiring against Federer at the Monte Carlo Masters.
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by Bob Harris on May 09, 2008
Until Djokovic stops bouncing the ball 10-20 times before he serves to freeze his opponents, I have no respect for him.
by Ravi Singleton on May 12, 2008
I have ben a tennis fan off and on for many years. I have watched great players being cool, throw tantrums and being brats. As I grow older, I have come to respect the gentle giants of tennis, the ones who quietly play their game, respecting their opponents and behaving like a champion, win or lose. I am a Fed fan for all the above reasons and for his tennis talent. So it saddens me to see Novak Djokovich and his clan behave in that appalling way on court. Yes, he is ultra talented, yes, he is the best and most consistent player on court at this time and yes, he is really good and not a flash in the pan, but being a bit more humble and respectful of tennis tradition and the players will go a long way for him to get the respect that he truly wants.
by abc xyz on May 16, 2008
is this the site for tennis losers? so many idiots write in here, it must be some sorta record. none of them ever played the game at even the challengers, and loo at them pontificate. Writing in here is becoming synonymous with ignoramus. guys give it a break, talk animatedly to yr gf/bf, but spare the world at large of your moronic drivel. if u r any good, pick up a racket and show us what u got. u need balls to play mate.
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