Novak Djokovic not to win another grand slam

[Blackballer]

LMAO he ain't beating Rafa/ Del Potro winner, or Fed. Sorry. He might not even get by Nishikori if he faces him next round.

I agree! Let's wait till the real players come then we'll see the real face of the joker.
Versus Khachanov he is the handicap favorite in games won -5.5. Khachanov a really good server, the line should be closer than 5.5. Khachanov plus the games for me here. That line is a joke.

[lonegambler23]

I agree! Let's wait till the real players come then we'll see the real face of the joker.
Versus Khachanov he is the handicap favorite in games won -5.5. Khachanov a really good server, the line should be closer than 5.5. Khachanov plus the games for me here. That line is a joke.

he went down 2 sets to tiafoe, slow your roll

[homie1975]

he went down 2 sets to tiafoe, slow your roll

I'm nott saying Khachanov is a live dog vs The Joker but that Tiafoe match has nothing to do with this one. You are falling into the old "recency affect" which is what kills sports bettors' chances of winning. they only look at one game/match instead of looking at a body of work over a certain time leading up to the even. Khachanov has been steadily improving.

[Grivas_Digeni]

Right but what was Gulbis' body of work prior to Wimbledon?

You have to consider that Zverev, who lost to Gulbis in a match where he was a -2000 in-play favorite, isn't exactly a household name (yet) and grass is in general can be a nightmare for players who aren't exactly super-agile.

Djokovic is the exact opposite. Super balanced, drilled mercilessly to stay balanced and return every ball for hours on end. Khachanov may have better credentials than Gulbis, but he isn't facing a zverev here. Possibly a set for the Russian, but probably not.

[Steamroller]

it's been this way since 2007 when his smug attitude turned off players on tour and fans alike.

So 11 years ago Now he's 12 times Grand Slam winner and the idiots in the crowd tries to provoke him.

[homie1975]

So 11 years ago Now he's 12 times Grand Slam winner and the idiots in the crowd tries to provoke him.

first impressions die hard, Bro. i appreciate his game, he is a super talent, no doubt about it, but I cannot stand his facial expressions and personality.

[homie1975]

Right but what was Gulbis' body of work prior to Wimbledon?

You have to consider that Zverev, who lost to Gulbis in a match where he was a -2000 in-play favorite, isn't exactly a household name (yet) and grass is in general can be a nightmare for players who aren't exactly super-agile.

Djokovic is the exact opposite. Super balanced, drilled mercilessly to stay balanced and return every ball for hours on end. Khachanov may have better credentials than Gulbis, but he isn't facing a zverev here. Possibly a set for the Russian, but probably not.

not a whole lot which is probably why Nish is running him out right now, about to win 3 sets to 1 though a few of the sets were toughies

[homie1975]

KK getting run out by The Joker. sets up a very nice QF vs Kei Nish

[SamsNCharge99]

Joker playing a great tournament. The problem is the semis/ finals. Whether it's nadal or del potro in semi's and likely Federer in finals. He isn't ready to beat them just yet. He will be competitive for sure, but not win

[SamsNCharge99]

Khachanov outmatched right now. Only 3 aces from a power server and even when Joker barely returns his first serve, he isn't finding the corners and putting joker away with that 1-2 punch.

[homie1975]

Joker playing a great tournament. The problem is the semis/ finals. Whether it's nadal or del potro in semi's and likely Federer in finals. He isn't ready to beat them just yet. He will be competitive for sure, but not win

Great tourney? he has not played anyone. If he beats Kei Nish on Wed, i will begin to start believe in him............a bit

[SamsNCharge99]

he's in quarters, even against no one he still won 4 matches to get to the quarters, give him some credit.

Again, now is the real test where he has to take his game to the next level. Kei then Nadal or Del Potro then Federer (likey)

[homie1975]

he's in quarters, even against no one he still won 4 matches to get to the quarters, give him some credit.

Again, now is the real test where he has to take his game to the next level. Kei then Nadal or Del Potro then Federer (likey)

he beat guys he should. guys who never make it past the 4th round.

now we will see what kind of form he is in when he faces a pretty good player Kei Nishikori, although Kei has never been past the 4th round here at Wimby and that was 4Y ago. still, i will give him some credit if he beats Nish and even more credit if he beats Rafa or DP (assuming DP can beat Simon today)

[stepaside777]

he beat guys he should. guys who never make it past the 4th round.

now we will see what kind of form he is in when he faces a pretty good player Kei Nishikori, although Kei has never been past the 4th round here at Wimby and that was 4Y ago. still, i will give him some credit if he beats Nish and even more credit if he beats Rafa or DP (assuming DP can beat Simon today)

real test is federer

[homie1975]

real test is federer

I disagree -- if he plays Rafa in the semis that's a real first test right there. Rafa has 2 wimby titles and lost 3 other times in the final, so 5 times at this venue he was good enough to finish in the top 2. he can certainly play on grass well enough to be considered a test.

Del Potro made the SF about 5Y ago but save for that he has not played well at this venue.

[Steamroller]

real test is federer

[Goat Milk]

LOL does it even matter what happens during the next year?

Anyone that said Djoker won't win another title is straight up delusional.

Ppl can dominate the tennis at 33, 34 years old with Djokovic's body.... Guy plays poorly for a year or two and ppl start saying he'll never win.

Same as Fed and Nadal when they went through a drought.

Novak will be back on top in no time.

But this is Fed's and Nadal's time right now. For a bit longer.

Djoker could sneak a major in the next year but his time is coming soon...

Stay tuned...

I always win these threads in the end

Always

[biggie12]

djokovic 6-1 against nishokori. i bet u werent excepting such low odds homie?

[homie1975]

LOL does it even matter what happens during the next year?

Anyone that said Djoker won't win another title is straight up delusional.

Ppl can dominate the tennis at 33, 34 years old with Djokovic's body.... Guy plays poorly for a year or two and ppl start saying he'll never win.

Same as Fed and Nadal when they went through a drought.

Novak will be back on top in no time.

But this is Fed's and Nadal's time right now. For a bit longer.

Djoker could sneak a major in the next year but his time is coming soon...

Stay tuned...

I always win these threads in the end

Always

Goater he has 12 slams right now. How many do u predict he finishes his career with? I say 13 max. That means 1 more.

What's your prediction?

[Grivas_Digeni]

I'm nott saying Khachanov is a live dog vs The Joker but that Tiafoe match has nothing to do with this one. You are falling into the old "recency affect" which is what kills sports bettors' chances of winning. they only look at one game/match instead of looking at a body of work over a certain time leading up to the even. Khachanov has been steadily improving.

Let's revisit. Khachanov got run out of the gym, 'after steadily improving'. But that's not the reason to give Djokovic credit, ooook. Was he supposed to win 6-1 6-0 6-1? Do you realize how much Edmund improved in the psychology/mentality department, that he's much more of an alpha male than in years past, and with all that crowd support he managed exactly one good set of tennis against Djokovic the Terminator? Six sets Djokovic played after that EDMUND opener on opener weren't really close, against opposition comparable to Federer's. Fed is -120 to win it all and Djokovic +400. More importantly, next round Fed is -1300 and Djokovic -500 and even more value on the straight set win for the Serb.

Should you maybe start backing him now, not when 'the real tests' begin?

[olamide]

Fed is winning it all. Djoko is back and might play in the final.

[homie1975]

I am a fair person. Joker looked very strong today. I am impressed with how much better his form looks right now than anytime the last two years.

[biggie12]

I am a fair person. Joker looked very strong today. I am impressed with how much better his form looks right now than anytime the last two years.

i hope u are biti g ur tounge at the end of this tourney.

my joko future would be very nice.

yiumou are right tho now the real tests will begin. i knew nish was a no shot.


what you think about isner raonic match today

[homie1975]

i hope u are biti g ur tounge at the end of this tourney.

my joko future would be very nice.

yiumou are right tho now the real tests will begin. i knew nish was a no shot.


what you think about isner raonic match today

i like raonic in that one only because i think he has the better overall game but i don't care for either of those guys' game too much. i think raonic has the tools but his attitude/ body language no bueno

[Steamroller]

I am a fair person. Joker looked very strong today. I am impressed with how much better his form looks right now than anytime the last two years.

So now he looks strong but in the previous matches he was just playing mediocre Tennis?

[stepaside777]

fed lose would give a good motivation to serb

[homie1975]

So now he looks strong but in the previous matches he was just playing mediocre Tennis?

they were nobodies so it was hard to read. michigan can beat east alaska state 50-0 but does that mean they are good? Not necessarily. you need to see how they play against a Notre Dame or Ohio State, not east alaska state school of the deaf and blind.

today, Joker actually played a guy who has made a run in a slam (nishikori in 2014 us open) and a semifinal. the guys he played before today were absolute nobodies on the tour. Yes, kyle edmund right now is a nobody. come back and talk to me when he's done what Kei Nish has done in slams: 6 QF's 1 SF, 1 final

kyle edmund: ZILCH

when it comes to this discussion with you, you are playing checkers but i am playing chess

[Steamroller]

they were nobodies so it was hard to read. michigan can beat east alaska state 50-0 but does that mean they are good? Not necessarily. you need to see how they play against a Notre Dame or Ohio State, not east alaska state school of the deaf and blind.

today, Joker actually played a guy who has made a run in a slam (nishikori in 2014 us open) and a semifinal. the guys he played before today were absolute nobodies on the tour. Yes, kyle edmund right now is a nobody. come back and talk to me when he's done what Kei Nish has done in slams: 6 QF's 1 SF, 1 final

kyle edmund: ZILCH

when it comes to this discussion with you, you are playing checkers but i am playing chess

So was Cecchinato absolutely nobody during the French open. Yet he made it to qf and beat Djoker on his way. You probably don't even watch the matches, nice logic you have.

[nuxx??]

So was Cecchinato absolutely nobody during the French open. Yet he made it to qf and beat Djoker on his way. You probably don't even watch the matches, nice logic you have.

He most definatelly doesn't watch the matches, just by reading his posts here.

[homie1975]

Fed is winning it all. Djoko is back and might play in the final.

way to jinx FED

[DavidGoliath5003]

Lol what an idiot... Fed gone.

Everything just opened for djoker

[homie1975]

Lol what an idiot... Fed gone.

Everything just opened for djoker RAFA

fixed it for you

[biggie12]

fixed it for you

dont think rafa is pulling out wedgies enough when hes only got the half ocd ting happening hes in trouble lol.

on a serious note fed going down helps out alot

joko down to +110 books like him

[ikid2groove415]

No way Potro can win?

[stepaside777]

rafa will lose too
hes place is on cla

it was writen all over the place. in next game you will see djokovic as he was in hes best years.