Novak Djokovic: I Miss The Competition, But These 5-6 Months Off Will Help Me Reorganize My Life

Good job Pepe!

September 29th, 2017 at 12:59 pm

I wish the best for Nole; but a part of me expects that he is not 100% still in AO and RG, so he can not beat Rafa… same for Andy. anyway I would really prefer that they are on top, for the sake of tennis

September 30th, 2017 at 8:05 am

The one guy Rafa hates to play is Djokovic. How well Rafa will fare against him in 2018 is largely out of his hands, it is a matter of if Novak is fully recovered and hungry again. Few players motivate Djokovic to play his best more than Rafa. I worry about Djokovic’s hunger more than his level of recuperation – as far more than Rafa or Fed, Djokovic may not be in the affirmative when the internal question “Do I really want and need tennis?”

I will be interested, as a side matter, in how Rafa handles the matter of Catalonia independence. He is a Catalan, but has proudly represented Spain in the past.

September 30th, 2017 at 11:52 am

Rafa said about Djokovic, i like a challenge but im not stupid, people refer to the 7 defeats in 2011 (YAWN), but its not like Rafa hasnt beaten him since, like 3 times in 2012, 3 times in 2013, once in 2014, then Rafas level dropped in 2015, 2016, he also beat him this year, i dont know if Djokovic will rediscover his old form, but i do wish him the best, i just dont dont want to see an on going saga in the Djokovic rivalry urgh ….

September 30th, 2017 at 1:16 pm

The only thing the Egg Lover will be hungry for in 2018 will be Pepe.

Pepe for lunch, Pepe for dinner and Pepe for life.

#forget tennis

September 30th, 2017 at 2:06 pm

chrisford1, interesting matter (for me at least);

Rafa is not catalonian, but balearic, the islands near Catalonia where a dialect of Catalan is spoken;
also one of its main sponsors is a bank of Catalonia; and his tennis club is Barcelona’s. He has been clear: “A Spain without Catalonia, I would not like to understand or see it. I believe that we have to make an effort to reach an understanding. of October 1 should not be produced because, from my point of view, everyone has to respect the laws…”

agree with him 100%

October 1st, 2017 at 3:44 am

Appreciate the knowledge, gonzalowski.

October 1st, 2017 at 2:50 pm

Nadal is not a Catalonian but he is a Catalan.In fact Catalonia is part of the territory called the Catalan countries of which the Balearic islands are a part.

October 1st, 2017 at 10:54 pm

well IMHO I’d say they are “brother territories”, culturally related, not one a part of it. Catalonian countries don’t exist politically (haven’t existed historically). Nationalism wants to bring things to its side.

October 2nd, 2017 at 2:12 am

It is a crazy world….I really hope, this will not end with a civil war in Catalunya.

October 2nd, 2017 at 2:52 am

Well I think the confusion arises because Catalonia is confused with Catalan whereas actually Catalonia is a part of Catalan countries ( which do not exist politically).
There are lots of small countries in East Europe. Why not have small countries carved out of Spain? From what Nadal says, it is only Catalonia which is seeking “independence” The rest of the Catalan territory is not part of the current movement though in time they may also secede if independent Catalonia becomes a reality.

October 2nd, 2017 at 9:38 am

t4t good question, it could be some time…

October 2nd, 2017 at 10:10 am

The Google translation was very poor but I am glad everybody got the essence…
In his team Djokovic will have one Argentinian, one Italian, Agassi of course and is now looking for one coach more.

Speaking of Cataluna, one must think of the reason why they want to be independent. Anyway so many small countries are treated according to DOUBLE STANDARD…

October 3rd, 2017 at 3:30 am

^^^ You forgot the Spaniard! Lol

October 3rd, 2017 at 3:59 am

California or Texas could be small countries too… let it happen, no? if people requires it of course

October 3rd, 2017 at 6:16 am

You are right gonzalowski. All over the world, people want to separate. In most cases, I suspect, it is the politicians who fan the flame of dissatisfaction. But in some cases, the people may feel a separate sense of identity. But the Supreme Court in US has ruled that States do not have the right to secede. I guess the Civil War proved it.

October 3rd, 2017 at 8:36 am

(the Spanish Constitution, of 1977, also does not recognize the right to secession)

October 3rd, 2017 at 10:14 am

yes, but they do not have the lesson of a Civil War!

October 3rd, 2017 at 10:23 am

what!!! 1933-36 war, man.

October 3rd, 2017 at 10:52 am

sorry 36-39 :)

October 3rd, 2017 at 10:52 am

It’s is ok to support separatism in other countries, even get militarily involved on the side of separatists, but not in your own country or your allies.
International law…it must be two of them, one for me one for you?

October 3rd, 2017 at 5:37 pm

The Spanish Civil war did not teach the lesson that you cannot secede. It was an attempt by the military to overthrow the govt.The American Civil War was about secession. What? You did not know that?

October 3rd, 2017 at 10:18 pm

The Spanish Civil war did not teach the lesson that you cannot secede. It was an attempt by the military to overthrow the govt.The American Civil War was about secession. What? You did not know that?

October 3rd, 2017 at 10:18 pm

The Spanish Civil war did not teach the lesson that you cannot secede. It was an attempt by the military to overthrow the govt.The American Civil War was about secession. What? You did not know that?

October 3rd, 2017 at 10:18 pm

Yep WB, Kosovo issue kind of backfired in Europe.
Delicate situation now, curious how they will handle this

October 4th, 2017 at 2:31 am

t4t I see your point, but too what WB says.
I’m nervous these days :(

October 4th, 2017 at 3:09 am

OK t4t:
I see the USA as having had two major issues: (a)Secession from the UK.
(b) The civil war between the North and South mostly related to abolition of slavery.

Also, I seem to recall my US-born husband relating attempts by Alaska to resist full integration as a US state…

October 4th, 2017 at 4:26 am

My post seems to have been submitted three times! Well I am not supporting secession in other countries. I am simply stating what is happening or has happened. Actually I was expecting the world to move towards greater unity. The unification of east and west Germany seemed to point in that direction. The European Union also pointed in the same direction. But no, people are not ready to give up their national or regional or cultural or linguistic or religious identity yet. So while some are trying to merge, others are trying to diverge. Eventually though ( maybe a thousand years or maybe more, who knows?), I expect a larger identity to emerge.

October 4th, 2017 at 10:04 am

The thirteen US states were colonies, not states of UK. I would describe it as a war of independence and not a civil war.

October 4th, 2017 at 10:29 am

t4t: Perhaps you are speed-reading? I said the civil war was between the North and South.

Professor Hawkins and his mates forecast that mankind’s next move will be to a new planet…and sooner rather than later (as we are polluting and over-populating the earth)….starting as early as 100 years from now.

Anyone for tennis??????????

October 5th, 2017 at 4:31 am

yes thread was about Nole :))
(maybe he could give us an interesting opinion, taking into account what happened in the Balkans)

Btw Rafa beating Kachanov at the moment.
Tomorrow it could be a good match against Isner

October 5th, 2017 at 5:14 am

Sorry JK. I did not explain myself properly. It was more speed writing than reading. Never mind. Let us get back to tennis. Nadal vs Isner should be interesting. Isner played awesome today and in a best of three he definitely has chances against Nadal.

October 5th, 2017 at 8:59 am

t4t I liked the conversation.
A hug for you!

October 5th, 2017 at 9:38 am

t4t: No problem.

Isner has become very interesting – “doing a Federer?” i.e. has become a real threat at a late stage in his career – regularly much better than previous 18 months – me thinks.

October 5th, 2017 at 9:38 am

Thanks gonzalowski, I enjoyed it too. Hug for you too!
yep, JK, many seem to be having Federites! Who knows, Isner may win a slam next year!

October 5th, 2017 at 10:18 am

J-Kath although Isners playing well into his later years, i dont think he moves as well on court as Federer, but i see what your saying, fantastic to have the older players on tour giving the young ones something to think about ….

October 5th, 2017 at 10:32 am

Lol. So Isner is serving better than before?

October 5th, 2017 at 10:33 am

Federites has influenced players not just by making them play better in their old age but also in making many call time on their season in the hope that they can come back next year and win grand slams! Raonic should also let the Federites bug work its magic and end his season now.

October 5th, 2017 at 11:07 am

I Dont know if hes serving better, but Isner always had a big serve, but he has holes in the other area of his game, his return game is terrible at times, and his movement is poor, which gets exposed against the top players, that move so much better ….

October 5th, 2017 at 3:42 pm

Nole will start his come back in Brisbane, it’s official.

October 5th, 2017 at 4:26 pm

Missed all the matches this, week, just saw a few hot shots on insta.

Isner vs Nadal shoudl be interesting, if Isner will build confidence after beating Nadal in Laver cup. His return game there wa son fire and ace count as well. He has to do it in 2 sets and serve more than 10-12 aces to have a chance.

Thiem, as last year, is fading later part of the season.
Zverev still delivering. Hope it is Zverev vs Kyrgios in semis, and probable Nadal x Dimi other side.

Cilic looks good for another tokyo title.

Eagerly wating for Shangai next week. Don’t want Nadal to win Beijing this week, 500 more points will almost close #1 for him and also it could be a cold bath for Federer’s chance in Shangai and #1 hopes.

Either way, if Fed doesn´t win Shangai, pretty much the race is over.
To have a chance he would have to win Basel (500), Paris (1000) and WTF (1500) to have a chance and that depending on Nadal’s results

October 5th, 2017 at 4:32 pm

Not quite official, not confirmed by Nole but Aussie media.

October 5th, 2017 at 4:32 pm

Wog Boy:

Yes, read some of that – think Andy also returning then as well.

October 5th, 2017 at 6:50 pm

JK,
Yes, Rafa, Andy, Nole, Nick the Kid..

October 5th, 2017 at 6:58 pm

Lol at Fed fangirls talking about how boring matches are without smug, overrated, illegally coddled Fed.
Djokovic has done many self-destructive, unproductive actions, but Fed and his “rival” Nadal set themselves up for the most overrated matches & fakest friendships of all time. No wonder people walk on egg shells for Fedal.

Fed teaches his fangirls & real rivals that insulting a players’ dangerous illnesses, allergies & injuries, and then being a hypocrite that takes long vacations are only good things if you’re Fed.
Why not watch Fed play long tedious matches with many awful players and see him lose during his best years? Why not call him the best and prettiest player when his opponents have mono & injuries? After all, he is the biggest troll of tennis. Kyrgios comes close in phoniness, next to his royal father Fed.

October 5th, 2017 at 11:07 pm

Fedal are best

Attention seeking drama queen joker doesn’t belong there

October 6th, 2017 at 1:31 am