Djokovic is the GOAT

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Agreed. Amazing tennis player...questionable thought process.

[GAustex]

Forget the vax stance.

Just read up on what he's said bout general modern medicine. The man literally cried because he thought that having his elbow surgically repaired was somehow failing/betraying his body. And that was just some of the tamer shit he said.

He's def gonna win 25 slams and go down as the GOAT. But yeah, he's also gonna remain an idiot in other matters.
Don’t care about other stuff
The jab is bs and not good
I dam near lost my job over that bs
Fyck anyone who forces anyone to put that shit in themselves.

All that other stuff I do not care about

[GAustex]

My principles involving science and public health.
How awful!

I gave in to the giant needle but heroes like you and Joker stay true to black magic.
You stay with that witch stuff, it suits you.

My blood is pure
You can have my dose
Belly on up and get another
Minion

[pgardn]

My blood is pure
You can have my dose
Belly on up and get another
Minion

Minion... While he bows to the stupidity of antivaccers and their magnets in vaccines.

"My blood is pure?" This is like some knight who thinks he defends a castle from impurities.
Look at big man G who can assess his own blood outwardly defying public health recommendations.
You are my hero with your brave stances. Such strong manly convictions! You need to stop breathing and eating if you worry about impurities in your blood.

Wuss... Run from a needle microchip man.

[pgardn]

If there was some way to move stupid fk Trumpers out of the US and replace them with immigrants who actually understand how the world works.

[GAustex]

Well there you have it

[pgardn]

He played by the rules that are in place now.
And he probably ruined his chances for a record number of wins at one Grand Slam venue.

"Take that you nasty vaccers who dont fear the needle"

One can still be a fantastic tennis player and an idiot...

There it is.

[GAustex]

You said to exterminate those who do not think like you
I disagree with the jab
You are out of fucking control

[pgardn]

You said to exterminate those who do not think like you
I disagree with the jab
You are out of fucking control

Where did I say exterminate?
Can you show me this?

And I said nothing about people who don’t think like me.
I basically said people who don’t think.
The US is a democracy that requires rational people to work properly.
You want to play some sort of shaman then you are suited for witchcraft cultures.

And I’m out of control…. Sure thing…

[lefty20]

https://frontofficesports.com/espn-draws-disappointing-viewership-for-australian-open/


Djokovic’s win over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Men’s Final averaged 439,000 viewers. That was down 36 percent from Nadal’s win last year. It was the least-watched Men’s Final in a decade.

Not surprised. Draw got busted open early and Djoker just can't pull in casuals like Rafa & Fed.

[pgardn]

https://frontofficesports.com/espn-draws-disappointing-viewership-for-australian-open/



Not surprised. Draw got busted open early and Djoker just can't pull in casuals like Rafa & Fed.

The Spanish kid getting hurt is gonna be very good Imo on all surfaces.
Staying healthy… who knows. Some of these younger guys are not efficient like Federer and Joker.
Nadal is a freak for lasting so long with such stress on body effort. Djokovic is the best athlete among them.

All Imo of course.
Tennis was at its most popular in the 70s Im told. So maybe we were lucky to get 3 enormously strong players in the same time frame.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

https://frontofficesports.com/espn-draws-disappointing-viewership-for-australian-open/



Not surprised. Draw got busted open early and Djoker just can't pull in casuals like Rafa & Fed.


Who cares

[lefty20]

Who cares

'Twas merely a merely a talking point m8. A confirmation of one of my previous posts about how this was the easiest slam run since Federer's win against Baghdatis in mid 2000s.

Low drama = low ratings.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

'Twas merely a merely a talking point m8. A confirmation of one of my previous posts about how this was the easiest slam run since Federer's win against Baghdatis in mid 2000s.

Low drama = low ratings.

Fair enough friend.

Federer and Nadal definitely have bigger pull.

[FrostKing]

Roger is the godfather. Could defeat any of them at anytime. If you told me mystery match tomorrow I would take Mr.Federer

Now Joker is the most dominant. Will hold all the records. I'm bias as Slav.

Nidal is crowd favorite and revolutioned the game laterally. Clay King.

[pgardn]

Joker is a Serb so he is also the most likely to invade a neighboring country.
Therefore he is also most likely to get bombed by the US.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Roger is the godfather. Could defeat any of them at anytime. If you told me mystery match tomorrow I would take Mr.Federer

Now Joker is the most dominant. Will hold all the records. I'm bias as Slav.

Nidal is crowd favorite and revolutioned the game laterally. Clay King.

Djokovic owns Federer. Federer is definitely #3 of the big 3. He feasted on a weak era to start his career while Djokovic feasts now. But Federer chokes like crazy all the time against Novak.

[GAustex]

The GOAT is free
Free at last
Go get ya some US Open

[pgardn]

Joker put himself in his own prison.
Smart dude, he stands up for his views on dwarfs inhabiting Norway during X-mas and microchips magnets in a vaccine.

[GAustex]

Go on pure blood get you some more of that best of all time

Pin cushions are mad

[lefty20]

Serbia on the verge of celebrating b2b Joker Chips over next two days.

[GAustex]

Pin cushions all sad

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Done and dusted

[lefty20]

This is his best shot at the Calendar Slam.

Dude better not fuck it up.

[pgardn]

Pin cushions all sad

Big baby fears a little needle.
Lucky you got vaxxed when you were a child and could not run in your witchcraft state of mind.


The Spanish kid is really good but the Joker rules.
He gets better as the later rounds don’t seem to bother him at all.
And he is staying serious against inferior competitors. This was something McEnroe apparently had trouble with. Boredom.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Big baby fears a little needle.
Lucky you got vaxxed when you were a child and could not run in your witchcraft state of mind.


The Spanish kid is really good but the Joker rules.
He gets better as the later rounds don’t seem to bother him at all.
And he is staying serious against inferior competitors. This was something McEnroe apparently had trouble with. Boredom.

I wonder after Rafa retires how much longer Novak will play. He admitted without Rafa it will take something out of him even though he will win more slams

[pgardn]

I wonder after Rafa retires how much longer Novak will play. He admitted without Rafa it will take something out of him even though he will win more slams

I think the Spanish kid who played Joker in the semis will give him trouble.
But losing because of leg cramps for a kid that young is strange. He should not have that problem if properly hydrated. Preparation may be lacking.
Alcaraz will have to be at his best to beat Joker.

[lefty20]

I think the Spanish kid who played Joker in the semis will give him trouble.
But losing because of leg cramps for a kid that young is strange. He should not have that problem if properly hydrated. Preparation may be lacking.
Alcaraz will have to be at his best to beat Joker.

I think Djoker went through that as well, before he went gluten free.

I remember baby Novak getting spanked by Roddick in grueling heat at a GS match. Just don't recall if it was heat exhaustion or cramps. Pretty sure Novak wasn't able to finish that match.

[FrostKing]

Joker marches on...

[GAustex]

Pin cushions gonna be sad

[pgardn]

^
Still relying on witchcraft to discuss tennis.
Sad.

[GAustex]

Go booster up

[pgardn]

^ inject some chlorine orange worshipper.

[GAustex]

You will feel better if you add a third mask lemming

[pgardn]

muh freedom! You know better cultist. You can’t be manipulated out of stupidity, bravo!
mask and little needle nightmares must be difficult.
those pricks you got as a child left a mark.

Giant syringes chase you during the day?

[GAustex]

Booster up spike protein bitch-clot on up

[pgardn]

Booster up spike protein bitch-clot on up

Yeah that’s exactly what happens moron.

It’s one thing to be a fantastic tennis player and ignorant. It’s another to be just plain stupid.
Please tell the board about the later. It’s all you’ve got.

[GAustex]

Oh there’s more
Enlarged hearts and sterilization which is good for us since it’s you. Take another hit like a good little commie.

[pgardn]

Oh there’s more
Enlarged hearts and sterilization which is good for us since it’s you. Take another hit like a good little commie.

Yeah, that’s all very common.
Im fertile. Don’t worry gramps.

Sterility would be great for you though.
With all your conquest of females, the world should want you to be sterile, and you would not have to use the sheath anyway.

[pgardn]

Big match tomorrow.

This kid is really good. He is super fast, and a much better ball striker than his countryman Rafa. Hits a much flatter more powerful forehand without the giant loop.
But I dont think he has the mental toughness required for a competition this big like Djokovic does. Djokovic has been through so much more.
That will be the difference imo.

[lefty20]

Gonna put a small bet on Djoker to jinx him, tbh.

[GAustex]

The Spaniard is a got darn backboard

[pgardn]

Last set of the match and nothing is being said about how much better Djokovic’s is compared to Alvarez.
Djokovic can actually place his serve. The kid is wails at his severs for the most part.
Yet the kid still is in the match. Djokovic is approach shots when he decides to come to net are awful.

it’s entertaining, but definitely not the best tennis thinkingin the world

And lol J. McEnroe knowing how you can hurt your wrist by slamming a racket into the net posts!

[pgardn]

Now the real test, serve to win the match for Alcaraz.

[pgardn]

One service winner and one serve that leads to a flutter return that is promptly put away. See how it works…

Djokovic can still beat this guy. He is definitely smarter. But this kid is incredibly athletic.

[lefty20]

Gonna put a small bet on Djoker to jinx him, tbh.

It really do be like that.

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/52Nk5zy/20230716-223728.jpg

What a run by the Joker

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Too sloppy from Novak, and elite play Alcaraz.

Damn, hopefully Djokovic comes back with a chip on his shoulder for the US open.

[pgardn]

Too sloppy from Novak, and elite play Alcaraz.

Damn, hopefully Djokovic comes back with a chip on his shoulder for the US open.

Djokovic looked tired and the foot work was not good at all.
That being said, he had some fantastic placement on his serves on many big points. It would have been worse if he had not been so precise with his location. The kid definitely needs to improve his service placement. At this time Alcaraz is a superior athlete. But Djokovic has been through so many big long tedious books I think he can beat him. Djokovic is still good enough to rely on his experience to win.... the kid is an athlete with great hand eye skills. And the Harlem Globetrotter skills can also be what can beat him... going for great shots instead of the mundane shots that lead to easy put aways next shot.

If the kid just learns to play a bit steadier he is going to be hell to beat. Especially if he can get that serve right instead of just crushing it. A service winner is as good as an ace. Placement Carlos... Watch the tape.

[lefty20]

Djokovic looked tired and the foot work was not good at all.
That being said, he had some fantastic placement on his serves on many big points. It would have been worse if he had not been so precise with his location. The kid definitely needs to improve his service placement. At this time Alcaraz is a superior athlete. But Djokovic has been through so many big long tedious books I think he can beat him. Djokovic is still good enough to rely on his experience to win.... the kid is an athlete with great hand eye skills. And the Harlem Globetrotter skills can also be what can beat him... going for great shots instead of the mundane shots that lead to easy put aways next shot.

If the kid just learns to play a bit steadier he is going to be hell to beat. Especially if he can get that serve right instead of just crushing it. A service winner is as good as an ace. Placement Carlos... Watch the tape.

Djoker always places his serves well, especially when facing break points. It's always been one of his super powers. It was frustrating af to watch when he'd easily save bps against Fed.

Alcaraz grew up mid-match. He dialed it back and played a steadier brand of tennis after that disastrous 1st set. Actually tried to construct points instead of just trying to hit through Djoker. It also helped that Djoker committed some uncharacteristic unforced errors. But that's aging for your.

[pgardn]

Djoker always places his serves well, especially when facing break points. It's always been one of his super powers. It was frustrating af to watch when he'd easily save bps against Fed.

Alcaraz grew up mid-match. He dialed it back and played a steadier brand of tennis after that disastrous 1st set. Actually tried to construct points instead of just trying to hit through Djoker. It also helped that Djoker committed some uncharacteristic unforced errors. But that's aging for your.

I agree. But I think part of the thinking was due to Alcaraz feeling a little tired and then doing some splits and remembering his cramps. He stopped going after every damn ball and just played it a bit safer. This is growing up. Alcaraz is a much better athlete than any of the top players. Its all about the head. And getting a more consistently placed serve which is a part of playing smart.

But then again he says tennis is fun beyond winning. so if he wants to put in a show while losing, Im okay with that because his shot making ability is ungodly. Good entertainment.

[GAustex]

#1 again
Cleanly and purely best in the world

[pgardn]

Probably the best ever. ^ Also checks the box for believing in witchcraft.

Bjorn Borg will never be surpassed in frequency of titles won however.
He retired at 25 yo.
6 French Opens, 5 Wimbledons Completely different surfaces and he handled them both with ease. No player has shown this type of dominance in such a short career.

Back in that day a higher % of people across the world participated in Tennis also. But not a wider number of countries. US, France, Australia, Spain, GB had a huge % of people playing.

Longevity Joker.
Most talented possibly Borg. Those numbers are incredible. Watching old you tubes he was as fast as it gets. Would have been a great Short Stop.
He strung his rackets much tighter than any other player because his ground strokes were so powerful. Most players could not even hit with his rackets.
Sampras was also very dominant and got bored. But he was good only on fast surfaces. Not an all-rounder.

[GAustex]

Djere giving the Joker all he wants

[GAustex]

Joker cleanly guts it out vs a fellow Serb

[GAustex]

Can’t see the young Spaniard losing
If the Joker pulls this off it may be one of his best wins

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Can’t see the young Spaniard losing
If the Joker pulls this off it may be one of his best wins

He beat Alcaraz in cinci pretty recently, but alcaraz is looking damn good in this grand slam in the tougher side of the bracket.

[GAustex]

The young American with his back against the wall made it interesting but the GOAT purely and cleanly put the upstart in his place

[GAustex]

Can’t see the young Spaniard losing
If the Joker pulls this off it may be one of his best wins

Medevdev played out of his mind and took the Spaniard out

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Medevdev played out of his mind and took the Spaniard out

Very anxious for Novak on Sunday. Meddy already beat him at US Open before.

[GAustex]

Pure blood GOAT pissing off the Pfizer shot bitches again and again
Booster up pincushions it will make you feel better

[GAustex]

https://www.outkick.com/novak-djokovic-wins-us-open-in-ultimate-rebuke-of-vaccine-mandates-that-barred-him/

[resistanze]

^^ calm down nutjob, this is a tennis thread

[GAustex]

Novax the GOAT
Suck on it

[pgardn]

Novax the GOAT
Suck on it

Man you know how to take a great tennis player and make him look like a moron.

The high bouncing fast court like the US open surface is really good for the taller players imo.
Joker beat them all anyway. Alcaraz could not get it done. Carlos might be like Borg and do best on Clay and grass. Slow surface with lots of sliding shots, and a fast low bouncing court.

[GAustex]

Countryman Djere gave Novax the GOAT the biggest test

[Amuseddaysleeper]

He’s also got the best peak ever in 2011 and 2015, did it against much harder competition than Federer had in 2005-2007 when he had his peak.

[GAustex]

Sinner whooped Novax butt
Medevelv took out the German in an epic grudge match
Hoping the Russian prevails over the Italian

[pgardn]

Sinner has a HUGE serve.

Dont know if Sinner believes in witchcraft like Joker so its impossible to judge him as a TENNIS player.
Good to know some posters continue to mix the two.
So I guess all info on TENNIS must be withheld till we learn Sinner's leanings on a vaccination.
Covid absolutely crushed Italy and especially Milan so Im gonna guess he might lean pro vac.
Adjust your TENNIS scoring accordingly.

[HemisfairArena]

Carlos Alcaraz is the GOAT and it wont even be close,,,,dude already has 2 majors at the age of 20 and he wont face the same competition as the Joker did. You know how many major wins Novak had at the age of 20?,,,,,,,,ZERO. Alcaraz will win 30 majors if he stay healthy,,,,easily.

[lefty20]

We might be watching Rafa play his final match at RG in about 11 hrs.

[pgardn]

We might be watching Rafa play his final match at RG in about 11 hrs.

Bingo. Straight sets.

Unseeded; it was a hard way to go. you have to play the number four seed first round, you don’t get away with being average if they are playing good tennis. This would happen a lot more if players were not seeded. You would get really good players losing first round to very good opponents .


Hard to find another player that gave more effort than Nadal in any situation.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Bingo. Straight sets.

Unseeded; it was a hard way to go. you have to play the number four seed first round, you don’t get away with being average if they are playing good tennis. This would happen a lot more if players were not seeded. You would get really good players losing first round to very good opponents .


Hard to find another player that gave more effort than Nadal in any situation.

Players should always be seeded. Nadal was finished long before this. Djokovic is the one playing through muscle tears. Which isn't to say Nadal wasn't a warrior, but I hated how Federer ended his career limping. I hope Nadal just calls it.

[HemisfairArena]

Told ya, Carlos will be the Goat,,,,he's just getting started and will lay scorched earth for the next decade and win 30 majors when all is said and done.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Told ya, Carlos will be the Goat,,,,he's just getting started and will lay scorched earth for the next decade and win 30 majors when all is said and done.

Nah, injury prone but a hell of a player. Jannik will probably still finish the season with more GS

[HemisfairArena]

Nah, injury prone but a hell of a player. Jannik will probably still finish the season with more GS


LMAO,,,,,good luck with that. You sound like youre sweatin' your boy Novak losing the GOAT title to Alcaraz,,,,,Sinner winning more than Alcaraz this year?,,,,,LMAO,,,,,

[Amuseddaysleeper]

LMAO,,,,,good luck with that. You sound like youre sweatin' your boy Novak losing the GOAT title to Alcaraz,,,,,Sinner winning more than Alcaraz this year?,,,,,LMAO,,,,,

Oh, so you missed Alcaraz following apart completely after Wimbledon? Like mentally destroyed himself because he couldn’t handle the pressure?

He’s a phenomenal talent but he said it himself:

https://tennishead.net/carlos-alcaraz-admits-he-couldnt-handle-the-pressure-as-he-loses-in-montreal/


Now sit the fuck down

[HemisfairArena]

Oh, so you missed Alcaraz following apart completely after Wimbledon? Like mentally destroyed himself because he couldn’t handle the pressure?

He’s a phenomenal talent but he said it himself:

https://tennishead.net/carlos-alcaraz-admits-he-couldnt-handle-the-pressure-as-he-loses-in-montreal/


Now sit the fuck down


Sure thang, princess,,,,let me know when your boy Novak wins 3 majors by the age of 21,,,,,oh thats right,,,,he couldnt do it til he was 24. LMAO,,,,,now sit your ass down, boy and watch the GOAT,,,,Carlos Alcaraz.

[HemisfairArena]

Youngest to win 3 majors on three different surfaces,,,,Carlos Alcaraz,,,,just starting to break records. Novak, youngest to win 3 majors on 3 different surface,,,,,not so much,,,,,lmao.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Youngest to win 3 majors on three different surfaces,,,,Carlos Alcaraz,,,,just starting to break records. Novak, youngest to win 3 majors on 3 different surface,,,,,not so much,,,,,lmao.

Ah yes, impressive Carlos did it with Federer and nadal in their primes :lmao

[pgardn]

Youngest to win 3 majors on three different surfaces,,,,Carlos Alcaraz,,,,just starting to break records. Novak, youngest to win 3 majors on 3 different surface,,,,,not so much,,,,,lmao.

If Novak stays out maybe Alacaraz wins more majors than Borg at an early age. Novax already lost that chance.
Im thinking Novak's knee injury was probably caused by not getting vaccinated.
Its fun turning the stupidity concerning Novax Noneedles, back on the Trumpheads.

[HemisfairArena]

Nah, injury prone but a hell of a player. Jannik will probably still finish the season with more GS


,,,,,,:lmao,,,,dude out of Wimbleton because he couldnt take the heat and you talk about Alcaraz being injury prone,,,,,lmao. You better hope Carlos doesnt repeat as Wimbleton, champ or you posters look like idiots and Alcaraz is actually playing subpar to his talent and still in the semi's,,,,wait til he hits his prime,,,,,

[Amuseddaysleeper]

,,,,,,:lmao,,,,dude out of Wimbleton because he couldnt take the heat and you talk about Alcaraz being injury prone,,,,,lmao. You better hope Carlos doesnt repeat as Wimbleton, champ or you posters look like idiots and Alcaraz is actually playing subpar to his talent and still in the semi's,,,,wait til he hits his prime,,,,,

Yes, I’m sure beating a one legged Djokovic will be amazing :lmao

[HemisfairArena]

Yes, I’m sure beating a one legged Djokovic will be amazing :lmao

,,,,,,making excuses now:lmao,,,,,your thread going down in flames as Alcaraz becomes king of the sport. How about your boy Sinner?,,,,no comment there?

[Amuseddaysleeper]

,,,,,,making excuses now:lmao,,,,,your thread going down in flames as Alcaraz becomes king of the sport. How about your boy Sinner?,,,,no comment there?

Sinner choked, not sure why he can't get his act together on Grass. Meddy was never a great grass player. Alcaraz won't break Novak's record, long long way to go.

[HemisfairArena]

Sinner choked, not sure why he can't get his act together on Grass. Meddy was never a great grass player. Alcaraz won't break Novak's record, long long way to go.

Sinner isnt on the level of Novak or Alcaraz,,,,we're gonna have to disagree about Alcaraz beating Novaks record,,,,hopefully I live long enough to see if he does,,,,lmao. This Alcaraz kid is the best tennis player ive seen at this early age in my life,,,,and ive seen a ton,,,,,Novak is the king but there is always someone coming along thats gonna be better. I loved Montana,,,,then came along Brady,,,,and now comes Mahomes,,,,.. Nobody could touch MJ and then came along LeBron,,,,,its the cycle of life in sports. I remember my dad being a huge Pete Sampras fan and when i saw Federer,,,,i told him the Roger was gonna be the greatest ever,,,,,to my dad's dying days, he always said Sampras was the best. Novak beat both our predictions,,,,,but heres comes Alcaraz,,,,im just busting your chops about Novak in this thread,,,Novaks the king until he is passed in titles but I really do think Alcaraz is gonna do things no one else ever has,,,,this dude at 21 is something ive never seen before and i remember Boris Becker coming out of the gate hot like this,,,,

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Sinner isnt on the level of Novak or Alcaraz,,,,we're gonna have to disagree about Alcaraz beating Novaks record,,,,hopefully I live long enough to see if he does,,,,lmao. This Alcaraz kid is the best tennis player ive seen at this early age in my life,,,,and ive seen a ton,,,,,Novak is the king but there is always someone coming along thats gonna be better. I loved Montana,,,,then came along Brady,,,,and now comes Mahomes,,,,.. Nobody could touch MJ and then came along LeBron,,,,,its the cycle of life in sports. I remember my dad being a huge Pete Sampras fan and when i saw Federer,,,,i told him the Roger was gonna be the greatest ever,,,,,to my dad's dying days, he always said Sampras was the best. Novak beat both our predictions,,,,,but heres comes Alcaraz,,,,im just busting your chops about Novak in this thread,,,Novaks the king until he is passed in titles but I really do think Alcaraz is gonna do things no one else ever has,,,,this dude at 21 is something ive never seen before and i remember Boris Becker coming out of the gate hot like this,,,,

I also thought growing up that Sampras’s 14 grand slams wasn’t going to be broken for a long long time

Alcaraz is an amazing talent, and inarguably better at 21 than any other tennis player at that age. I just think that as amazing as Alcaraz is, for all we know there could be another 2-3 players who are like 14 right now but will be massive headaches for him in the coming years. I mean nobody in 2010 would have predicted Djokovic surpassing nadal and Federer.

It’s like when people say Haaland and mbappe will beat Messi/Ronaldo numbers. They had amazing start to their careers but longevity is a whole other animal.

I do think Alacaraz will finish as a worst case top 4 all time. And should he surpass 24 slams I’ll gladly tip my cap to him.

Also. Interesting you rate lebron over MJ


Hopefully Sundays match is a good one. I think Djokovic is arguably in slightly better form although Carlos had the much harder bracket. Last year’s Wimbledon was a classic

[pgardn]

Joker just felt what it is like having a draw that was way too easy.
Just not prepared for the first two sets.
Novax just did not have the time to use his experience. Blown away too quickly to get a rhythm.

The difference in the speed of the players just did not have a chance to be countered by the experience.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Yeah, he got curb stomped but I think we will see a much better Novak at USO. Carlos was flawless.

[lefty20]

Yeah, he got curb stomped but I think we will see a much better Novak at USO. Carlos was flawless.

Hard court is worse on them knees. Sinner plays much better on hard court as well. Meddy and Alcaraz are not going anywhere.

Sun may have officially set on Nole, tbh.

[HemisfairArena]

Alcaraz is something we've never seen before and we're all gonna be treated to his talent for many, many years hopefully. If he wins the US Open and hits 5 slam titles at the age of 21,,,,,lookout,,,,I mean, fuck this dude is unreal. This kid has all the pressure of the tennis world on his shoulders and just defended his Wimbleton title at the age of 21 and took out the GOAT two years in a row to do it and beat him in straight sets and Alcaraz didnt even play his best tennis in the tourney,,,,,he was behind in sets for a few of his matches,,,,,This dude is only gonna get better,,,,thats scary shit.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Hard court is worse on them knees. Sinner plays much better on hard court as well. Meddy and Alcaraz are not going anywhere.

Sun may have officially set on Nole, tbh.

Very possible. Would love to see him squeeze one last GS before it is curtains. What a career.

[HemisfairArena]

Very possible. Would love to see him squeeze one last GS before it is curtains. What a career.

I would love to see Novak win one more Australian and call it a career,,,,,his Australian Open titles will never be matched just like Nadals French Open titles will never be beat,,,,,,I truly believe they are both unbeatable records like Wilts 100 point game in the NBA,,,,,we'll never see a player score 101 points in a game to beat it,,,

[pgardn]

Alcaraz is something we've never seen before and we're all gonna be treated to his talent for many, many years hopefully. If he wins the US Open and hits 5 slam titles at the age of 21,,,,,lookout,,,,I mean, fuck this dude is unreal. This kid has all the pressure of the tennis world on his shoulders and just defended his Wimbleton title at the age of 21 and took out the GOAT two years in a row to do it and beat him in straight sets and Alcaraz didnt even play his best tennis in the tourney,,,,,he was behind in sets for a few of his matches,,,,,This dude is only gonna get better,,,,thats scary shit.

Injury worries will always be around. Imo Alcaraz is having fun using his extraordinary speed and shot making to the point where he has already hurt himself. The guy is very young and can do almost anything so I get it. He needs to lay off some of the over swinging and dangerously chasing down balls. But he is having a blast so it’s very hard to control the youthful vigor.

I don’t think he should worry about the numbers now and have his fun. But if he really wants to stay on top into his thirties he will need to be more careful now. It’s a very difficult thing to do when he is such a great athlete. Also he is not that tall so eventually he will really have to think about serving slower with placement to save his body.

It’s way far out to say anything definite about what he ends up doing imo because of the mental rigor of being on top so early and leaving some of the physicality for later. Because he will get injured again and how he handles this is very hard to predict. But he is good on all surfaces which is huge in trying to chase these records. Borg could not win on the hardcourts regularly and then of course had bad burnout. Alcaraz should probably look closely at Borg’s career and how it ended and why he was unable to make a comeback after he quit.

[HemisfairArena]

Injury worries will always be around. Imo Alcaraz is having fun using his extraordinary speed and shot making to the point where he has already hurt himself. The guy is very young and can do almost anything so I get it. He needs to lay off some of the over swinging and dangerously chasing down balls. But he is having a blast so it’s very hard to control the youthful vigor.

I don’t think he should worry about the numbers now and have his fun. But if he really wants to stay on top into his thirties he will need to be more careful now. It’s a very difficult thing to do when he is such a great athlete. Also he is not that tall so eventually he will really have to think about serving slower with placement to save his body.

It’s way far out to say anything definite about what he ends up doing imo because of the mental rigor of being on top so early and leaving some of the physicality for later. Because he will get injured again and how he handles this is very hard to predict. But he is good on all surfaces which is huge in trying to chase these records. Borg could not win on the hardcourts regularly and then of course had bad burnout. Alcaraz should probably look closely at Borg’s career and how it ended and why he was unable to make a comeback after he quit.

Its funny you mention that because I'm gonna throw a name out here now and you all might go,,,,fuck, I remember that guy,,,,he was one of my favorite players and he only won 1 slam but that dude gave it his all and chased down every point and was fuckin' incredible and entertaining to watch,,,,,Alcaraz reminds me of him but Alcaraz is this guy times 100,,,,his name is Michael Chang,,,,,If the injury bug doesnt get Alcaraz,,,,I think he's gonna do things we've never seen,,,,TBH.

[pgardn]

Its funny you mention that because I'm gonna throw a name out here now and you all might go,,,,fuck, I remember that guy,,,,he was one of my favorite players and he only won 1 slam but that dude gave it his all and chased down every point and was fuckin' incredible and entertaining to watch,,,,,Alcaraz reminds me of him but Alcaraz is this guy times 100,,,,his name is Michael Chang,,,,,If the injury bug doesnt get Alcaraz,,,,I think he's gonna do things we've never seen,,,,TBH.

Dont know much about Chang but Alcaraz is "athletic" in the useful characteristics required in Tennis. His hand eye coordination is very high level. His speed and timing are incredible. His anticipation will get even better over time. And he is now learning how to win on off days. Honestly he might just get bored if he gets too far out ahead. The discipline that is required to see out his ability is enormous. Mentally and physically. Im hoping some other guys like Sinner keep improving so Alcaraz does not get bored. And maybe some new unforseen stars that are teenagers now. These individual sports require so much of the individual. Very unlike team sports where you can help wiin for others competing with you. And even help whole cities become more positive and invested.

[pgardn]

"I dont want to do this anymore."

Thats what would happen to most of us if we get to a situation where an endeavor becomes too easy.
In fact, personally, I would not want to be him.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I would love to see Novak win one more Australian and call it a career,,,,,his Australian Open titles will never be matched just like Nadals French Open titles will never be beat,,,,,,I truly believe they are both unbeatable records like Wilts 100 point game in the NBA,,,,,we'll never see a player score 101 points in a game to beat it,,,

Yeah, I think especially Rafa's FO record will be harder to break than 24 or 25 Grand slams in total. :tu

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Its funny you mention that because I'm gonna throw a name out here now and you all might go,,,,fuck, I remember that guy,,,,he was one of my favorite players and he only won 1 slam but that dude gave it his all and chased down every point and was fuckin' incredible and entertaining to watch,,,,,Alcaraz reminds me of him but Alcaraz is this guy times 100,,,,his name is Michael Chang,,,,,If the injury bug doesnt get Alcaraz,,,,I think he's gonna do things we've never seen,,,,TBH.

He used to have the longest racket on the tour haha

[lefty20]

Djoker vs Carlito for Gold on Sunday morning 6am EST.

[HemisfairArena]

Djoker vs Carlito for Gold on Sunday morning 6am EST.

Cant wait and seems fittin',,,the old goat facing the new goat for the gold just like they did in the last major,,,,again, I would love to see Novak win another Australian Open and ride off into the sunset because, barring injury, its Alcaraz time to take over tennis,,,,Alcaraz is gonna be fuckin' amazin' when he hits his prime and we will all witness it,,,,,

[FrostKing]

The GOAT


/debate

[Amuseddaysleeper]

WHAT A FUCKING GOAT

Unbelievable match, rare to see Carlos a bit rattled but even then he pushed Novak to the brink. Absolutely incredible stuff. The future belongs to Carlos but god damn Djokovic just improving his elite resume is unreal.

[HemisfairArena]

Hell of a match,,,,,glad Novak added the only thing his career was lacking,,,,a gold medal. He has no more worlds to conquer,,,,he's done it all. Alcaraz has to just continue to learn and grow from these defeats,,,,he'll get his soon enough,,,,,

[pgardn]

Smarter more strategic player won.

Look at the serves. Djokovic serves to spots. Mixes it up.
Alcaraz just slugs it most of the time. And thats just one part of the strategy Joker uses.

And one can say, "Im going to serve to a spot on a particular point", but actually executing the serve with pace was superb by DJokovic.
Now Its really a great athlete who has all the shots against a guy who knows his capabilities and uses them to fit the moment.
Wimbledon was a blowout imo because Joker was not primed (easy rounds up to the final) and injured. He started to get into the match way too late and I dont think he was moving well enough to even win anyway on grass. The slower clay courts allowed for strategy to work and Joker looked much quicker to the ball as well.

[pgardn]

I should also add that Djokovic is LONG and uses his length superbly as he does not have the speed of Alcaraz.

[lefty20]

GOAT gonna GOAT!

This was a nice little cherry on top of a legendary career.

[HemisfairArena]

Love that we're under way at the US Open,,,,,so I'm a huge Alcaraz fan,,,and here's something he could accomplish and amazingly at the age of 21,,,,and Federer and Novak never did in their career,,,,if this kid wins this tournament,,,,the sky isnt even the limit,,,,he goes beyond that,,,,

Carlos Alcaraz could become only the third man after Rod Laver and Rafael Nadal to achieve unique Grand Slam feat (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-could-become-only-the-third-man-after-rod-laver-and-rafael-nadal-to-achieve-unique-grand-slam-feat/ar-AA1pyFas?ocid=msedgntp&pc=DCTS&cvid=a4fdae416ab74b02bab06f2cd00678a7&ei=17)

[Amuseddaysleeper]

What an epic bizarre chokejob from Carlos :lol

wtf

[Amuseddaysleeper]

And now Novak following suit :lmao

[HemisfairArena]

And now Novak following suit :lmao

Yeah,,,,I wont watch much of the tourney now with Alcaraz and Novak out of it,,,,,seriously, wtf happened with these two? Did the olympics take to much outta them?,,,,,Should be an easy win for Sinner now,,,,if he cant win this tourney with Alcaraz and Novak out of it, then he's a fuckin' joke,,,,,

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Yeah,,,,I wont watch much of the tourney now with Alcaraz and Novak out of it,,,,,seriously, wtf happened with these two? Did the olympics take to much outta them?,,,,,Should be an easy win for Sinner now,,,,if he cant win this tourney with Alcaraz and Novak out of it, then he's a fuckin' joke,,,,,

too many errors from Alcaraz and might be the worst serving performance from Novak I have ever seen. Maybe they both needed a break. Did not have that on my bingo card at all.

If Sinner doesn't win it then oof, he may need to have a long hard think

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I gotta say, Sinner is playing a level that is absurd right now.

[FrostKing]

Bummer injury.

Joker is classic Serb. Love Murray but anger towards Media

::hot head

[pgardn]

Joker must have accidentally got vaccinated which clearly led to a torn hamstring.
There is no other rational conclusion.

[GAustex]

Novax the GOAT
Spike protein boy is sad

[lefty20]

Lost to Sinner in straight sets. Prolly time to retire at the end of the year.

He's got nothing left to prove. He'll go out as the GOAT.

[lefty20]

What an incredible comeback by Alcaraz. Djokeresque, tbh.

[BadMotorscooter]

Alcaraz with already 5 slam wins and going for 6 at Wimbledon and a 3 peat at Wimbledon the age of 22....are you fucking kidding me?!!! No tennis player has touched what this young man is doing....hes the fucking GOAT without a doubt. Hes passes Novak without breaking a sweat as long as he stays healthy.

[lefty20]

Straight set loss to Sinner again. Father time....

[BadMotorscooter]

Straight set loss to Sinner again. Father time....

Id like to see Novak win the Australian next year and retire right after it. Go out with a title at the tournament that he dominated. I dont think he has the endurance to do it with Alcaraz and Sinner on the scene but even Tiger Woods squeezed out one more title at the Masters as a swan song late in his career and should have retired right after. So its possible.

[BadMotorscooter]

Alcaraz wins the 1st set and gets humbled by Sinner. Maybe thats what Carlos needs. Kid hasnt even hit his prime yet and I hope hes not getting an ego. Disappointed he couldnt pull this out but again....kid hasnt hit his prime and has a lot of tennis left to play barring injury. Hats off to Sinner, I thought after the French, Alcaraz was in his head and would be for awhile. These two will win 20+ slams easily.