You don't fluke a whole year.
I think it's tougher to stay at top than to get there and this year they're all gunning for Nole and he's found it tough.
Mark if character is how he deals with it and personally I hope he rediscovers his winning touch soon.
Poor article in so many respects. I could argue it on so many levels, but instead, I'll just give it one star.
how is winning 3 out 4 grand slams a fluke? No, this year he is just not the same but saying he fluked it last year that's ridiculous
As above, winning 3-4 Slams is not a fluke..
At the very top, the marigins are tiny. Last year, Djokovic was at 100% plus flying high confidence wise...
This year he is at about 98-99%...and it can make all the difference.
For what its worth, I fancy him to retain his USO title.
This isnt that bad an article, if you dont agree with it but its well written it doesnt mean it is a bad article
I think the problem with Djoko is he is not as fit as he was last year, and his playing style relies on wearing the opposition down. Everyone fails to remember that the other three had a really poor season last year and almost gifted 3 grand slams to him (so to speak). Nadal was injured when they faced eachother in Wimbledon for example. When all 4 are at the top of their game he will always be 3rd/4th best unfortunately.
Djokovic is getting angrier and angrier as he continues to lose in every tournament he plays in. Last year was a fluke and may his demised continue. Andy, The Reigning Olympic Champion for the next 4 years, will take over when Roger retires
Can't say I am hating tennis these days.
Nadal was injured when they faced eachother in Wimbledon for example.
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Of course! like he was he his 7 Finals losses to Djoko. Very unlucky as Nadal did not seem injured on the way to those 7 finals thrashing.
Ancient history. Rafa has buried him in their last 3 matches and he has 11 slams to his name
Tenez, are you trying to play dumb? I just gave an example of last season with regards to the OP. No he wasn't injured every grand slam final, just that one.
No he wasn't injured every grand slam final, just that one.
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No he was not even injured in that final! I am not sure where you got that information from?
No, it was the result of the hardwork and serious training. And like JOnty said that it is easier to be chaser rather then getting chased.
I think he was taking PEDs last year but he has stopped now because of suspicion and his form of course dipped accordingly.
Isn't that a pathetic comment?
And yet we have to read rubbish like this, on here, time and time again.
I am hoping that 2011 form of Djokovic is a fluke!
OP I agree with you!5 star article.
I wouldn't call a 40+ consecutive win streak a fluke but i can't help feeling the Djoko of 2012 is a better reflection of what to expect to upcoming years. He'll win more slams but in my view he's never bound to be an utter dominator.
I genuinely thought Nole had broken through to top level, but he has to show how he can handle this year's dip to prove he has broken through.
Should make for an interesting US Open, one of the most even in years.
Djoko probably was taking PEDs in 2011.
Not the case in 2012 and without the PED's the Djoko 2.0 upgraded version is clearly gone.
No more 40+ matches winning streak, etc.
Djoko probably was taking PEDs in 2011.
Not the case in 2012 and without the PED's the Djoko 2.0 upgraded version is clearly gone.
No more 40+ matches winning streak, etc.
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How does ped helps in improving serve or forehand return or saving match points?
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His stamina was out of this world last year.
Nobody could outlast him. Nobody.
This from the guy who used to be a weakling before.
He out-nadaled Nadal. LOL.
edooem, you can't expect 40+ winning streaks each year.
I believe Nole made genuine breakthrough due to his his health and once he was top of the pile it is harder to hold onto that than to get there.
It's completely disrespectful of his achievements to accuse him of this same as some of the nole/fed fans accuse Nadal of the same sort of thing.
The article might be a wumfest but he makes salient points.
Something is not quite right with DJoker. Maybe he doesn't want it enough
Haha its refreshing to see Djoker accused of taking PEDs instead of Nadal for once!
Other than this debate I think I agree that 2011 was a fluke by Djokovic and I think that he will end up with 8 or 9 Grand Slams!Nadal will be on 14 or 15 and Federer will end up with 20 Grand Slams!
"How does ped helps in improving serve or forehand return or saving match points?"
There are rumours flying around about Djokovic,but apart from his form there isnt really much one can go on,certainly not as much evidence thats links Nadal to doping.thing is,if youre going to be suspicious about a certain player then you have to be open to the possibility that any athlete cold be doping,including Federer or Djokovic
Theres no way Djokovic is on steroids,not even steroids that don't contains growth hormones.If hypothetically he was doping,it would likely be endurance PED's along the lines of Clenbuterol or EPO or something similar
These kinds of PEDs are very popular with cyclist and other endurance sports,so while they may not help add pace your serve,it can certainly improve the endurance aspect of your game.As someone already mentioned his stamina was out of this world,no one could outlast him,the relentless serving and dominating ruthlessly with his forehand for hours on end getting better and better with each lengthy rally instead of running out of steam
Djokovic credits his improvement to changing his diet,could be true as it has some substance to it,ask anyone body builder,they will tell you the diet is everything,but his weight loss could also be down Clenbuterol
He definitely uses something,whether its a banned substance or legal,I dont know how else he would manage to win a match like then AO final and semi final back to back one pure adrenalin alone
He was inhuman in 2011 and we know one way of making that happen
He has stopped taking PEDs this year and look what happens Throwing his racket all over the place, breaking chairs, whacking balls away - Cold turkey anybody?
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posted on 20/8/12
You don't fluke a whole year.
I think it's tougher to stay at top than to get there and this year they're all gunning for Nole and he's found it tough.
Mark if character is how he deals with it and personally I hope he rediscovers his winning touch soon.
posted on 20/8/12
Poor article in so many respects. I could argue it on so many levels, but instead, I'll just give it one star.
posted on 20/8/12
how is winning 3 out 4 grand slams a fluke? No, this year he is just not the same but saying he fluked it last year that's ridiculous
posted on 20/8/12
As above, winning 3-4 Slams is not a fluke..
At the very top, the marigins are tiny. Last year, Djokovic was at 100% plus flying high confidence wise...
This year he is at about 98-99%...and it can make all the difference.
For what its worth, I fancy him to retain his USO title.
posted on 20/8/12
This isnt that bad an article, if you dont agree with it but its well written it doesnt mean it is a bad article
I think the problem with Djoko is he is not as fit as he was last year, and his playing style relies on wearing the opposition down. Everyone fails to remember that the other three had a really poor season last year and almost gifted 3 grand slams to him (so to speak). Nadal was injured when they faced eachother in Wimbledon for example. When all 4 are at the top of their game he will always be 3rd/4th best unfortunately.
posted on 20/8/12
Djokovic is getting angrier and angrier as he continues to lose in every tournament he plays in. Last year was a fluke and may his demised continue. Andy, The Reigning Olympic Champion for the next 4 years, will take over when Roger retires
Can't say I am hating tennis these days.
posted on 20/8/12
Nadal was injured when they faced eachother in Wimbledon for example.
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Of course! like he was he his 7 Finals losses to Djoko. Very unlucky as Nadal did not seem injured on the way to those 7 finals thrashing.
posted on 20/8/12
Ancient history. Rafa has buried him in their last 3 matches and he has 11 slams to his name
posted on 20/8/12
Tenez, are you trying to play dumb? I just gave an example of last season with regards to the OP. No he wasn't injured every grand slam final, just that one.
posted on 20/8/12
No he wasn't injured every grand slam final, just that one.
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No he was not even injured in that final! I am not sure where you got that information from?
posted on 20/8/12
No, it was the result of the hardwork and serious training. And like JOnty said that it is easier to be chaser rather then getting chased.
posted on 20/8/12
I think he was taking PEDs last year but he has stopped now because of suspicion and his form of course dipped accordingly.
Isn't that a pathetic comment?
And yet we have to read rubbish like this, on here, time and time again.
posted on 20/8/12
I am hoping that 2011 form of Djokovic is a fluke!
OP I agree with you!5 star article.
posted on 21/8/12
I wouldn't call a 40+ consecutive win streak a fluke but i can't help feeling the Djoko of 2012 is a better reflection of what to expect to upcoming years. He'll win more slams but in my view he's never bound to be an utter dominator.
posted on 21/8/12
I genuinely thought Nole had broken through to top level, but he has to show how he can handle this year's dip to prove he has broken through.
Should make for an interesting US Open, one of the most even in years.
posted on 21/8/12
Djoko probably was taking PEDs in 2011.
Not the case in 2012 and without the PED's the Djoko 2.0 upgraded version is clearly gone.
No more 40+ matches winning streak, etc.
posted on 21/8/12
Djoko probably was taking PEDs in 2011.
Not the case in 2012 and without the PED's the Djoko 2.0 upgraded version is clearly gone.
No more 40+ matches winning streak, etc.
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How does ped helps in improving serve or forehand return or saving match points?
posted on 21/8/12
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posted on 21/8/12
His stamina was out of this world last year.
Nobody could outlast him. Nobody.
This from the guy who used to be a weakling before.
posted on 21/8/12
He out-nadaled Nadal. LOL.
posted on 21/8/12
edooem, you can't expect 40+ winning streaks each year.
I believe Nole made genuine breakthrough due to his his health and once he was top of the pile it is harder to hold onto that than to get there.
It's completely disrespectful of his achievements to accuse him of this same as some of the nole/fed fans accuse Nadal of the same sort of thing.
posted on 21/8/12
The article might be a wumfest but he makes salient points.
Something is not quite right with DJoker. Maybe he doesn't want it enough
posted on 22/8/12
Haha its refreshing to see Djoker accused of taking PEDs instead of Nadal for once!
Other than this debate I think I agree that 2011 was a fluke by Djokovic and I think that he will end up with 8 or 9 Grand Slams!Nadal will be on 14 or 15 and Federer will end up with 20 Grand Slams!
posted on 22/8/12
"How does ped helps in improving serve or forehand return or saving match points?"
There are rumours flying around about Djokovic,but apart from his form there isnt really much one can go on,certainly not as much evidence thats links Nadal to doping.thing is,if youre going to be suspicious about a certain player then you have to be open to the possibility that any athlete cold be doping,including Federer or Djokovic
Theres no way Djokovic is on steroids,not even steroids that don't contains growth hormones.If hypothetically he was doping,it would likely be endurance PED's along the lines of Clenbuterol or EPO or something similar
These kinds of PEDs are very popular with cyclist and other endurance sports,so while they may not help add pace your serve,it can certainly improve the endurance aspect of your game.As someone already mentioned his stamina was out of this world,no one could outlast him,the relentless serving and dominating ruthlessly with his forehand for hours on end getting better and better with each lengthy rally instead of running out of steam
Djokovic credits his improvement to changing his diet,could be true as it has some substance to it,ask anyone body builder,they will tell you the diet is everything,but his weight loss could also be down Clenbuterol
He definitely uses something,whether its a banned substance or legal,I dont know how else he would manage to win a match like then AO final and semi final back to back one pure adrenalin alone
posted on 22/8/12
He was inhuman in 2011 and we know one way of making that happen
He has stopped taking PEDs this year and look what happens Throwing his racket all over the place, breaking chairs, whacking balls away - Cold turkey anybody?
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