Just a little harsh on the guy, no? But your point still rings true. Djokovic NEEDS to put a lid on that retirement problem he seems to have and re-establish himself as the likable, affable kid he was 12 months ago. He ditched the parents, a good step 1, but he has more things to fix.

Hahaha... retirement Slam... That is a good djoke.... Hahahahaa.. LMAO..LOL..ROFL.... While Fed aims for his 14th Slam, Djoker is aiming for his 4th retirement Slam.. Go Djoker Go... Retire in USOpen2009 and you'll complete the career retirement slam, something Nadal, Fed have not achieved... You can do it, Djokovic... I believe you can!!

guy at his level quitting in all the majors is a disgrace. smart kid maybe who had a shot to do something good in his career but has the heart of a chump, not a champ. retireing is for pansy hacks who should stick to figure skating or knitting.

djerkovic quit twice against nadal, too much of a coincidence if you ask me. it figures a quitter cries and gives up against a real man playing tennis. for the first poster its not harsh to call him on it for the way he's acted. the guy quits when he's losing, what's to know? hah no brainer why all the serb fans who defend this guy are no where to be found, they're a bunch of pansy quitters too!!

Cooorgh, you've really taking it badly, aren't you, media darling?
Keep simmering for as we all know, hell hath no fury like woman scorned.....

i take it back noleistheworst has the sack to show up and try to defend his hero. the rest of the djerkotards are still crying because their guy can't be a man and finish a match. federer and nadal are playin the final soon, what's your guy up to today some knitting? heh

I shall hold out sincere hope, praying that this young man will learn a lesson or two from the gentleman playing in tomorrow's final. He conducted himself quite nicely on television, pity he neglected to do so this fortnight.

(Edited upon request of posmatrac by RocketQueen for KdM @ 2:39am)

Don't worry, Kelli. Maybe the ATP has lost many potential -and factual- fans in the wake of Novak Djokovic's surrender, but it has gained many more in the wake of Nadal vs. Verdasco's epic battle&conquest. Nothing is lost.

If tennis is all about the money, I don't see why Djokovic should have had the night match. I'm not defending his actions, but I think the ATP should manage themselves properly first, before talking of a player's obligations. The amount of work you have to do to get to the level Novak is in is insane.

LOL. I assure you that if you were trying to offend her, Mr. Posmatrac, you have failed. I know the lady rather well, and when she returns to see the comment, which will stay as is in its proper place unless she deletes it [quite unlikely], you will be heartily laughed and ridiculed. Huzzah!

posmatrac is upset because he has to admit his hero quit. let it go kid, it hurts less that way. djerkovic is, was, and always will be nothing more than a one slam wonder.

"nothing more than a one slam wonder:" which is more than you and the media darling will ever be.....I do understand your frustration now......try lottery.....

Lol. Very correct. "One Slam Wonder" - I wonder if these guys who talk big know what it takes to win a Grand Slam title.

And I wonder what they will say when Novak wins another one.

(Edited upon request of posmatrac by RocketQueen for KdM @ 2:40am)

djerkovic the wussy quitter has one slam, end of story numbnuts don't blame the messenger.

Well that is a tad bit peculiar a stance, calling Novak a one slam wonder. Doesn't such a label necessitate a completed career to be tried and convicted that way? He is all of twenty one and in an early stage of his professional foray.

I cannot ever decipher with people on the internet, if they are pulling my gams or telling the truth. A player like Thomas Johansson or Petr Korda are closer to, are they not?

(Edited upon request of posmatrac by RocketQueen for KdM @ 2:38am)

Let's face it, Nole is a very talented player and has the game to collect more slams. But this guys has issues: cut back the medical time outs and strike off those retirements in the face of pending match losses - and those of us dying to find a reason to go back to being his fans will have more reason.
I like this guy, but he's frustrating to say the least.

Well, let's see, I am changing channels, I come to Tennis and what's the first thing I see, the Temperature clock. Most likely I am also aware of the current 100-year heat wave in Southern Australia. I may actually be wondering about sanity of the tennis sports authority to hold a major event in such conditions.

I think people in general are more understanding, at least more than the writers on this site who just can?t seem to let go of this. And not all press accounts were against Djokovic, there are several which questioned the scheduling and credibility of AO.

In my view, if sports watcher were not impressed with tennis in AO, it is because of the poor quality or one-sided nature during most of the matches. Yes, some players could play better through the heat but majority were struggling, playing inconsistently, sometimes at less than 50% of their abilities. That?s not fun to watch. Forget about new watchers, I know many of the regular viewers who didn?t bother this time. Nadal- Verdasco SF is probably the sole saving grace of this tournament. Yet, with unfairness of this tournament schedule, it could end up being Nadal who pays the price of being part of the best match of the tournament.

It?s so easy to find a scapegoat in Djokovic, instead of asking hard questions to the Tournament organizers who do whatever they want. Even after what happened with Hewitt last year, they still deliberately chose to sacrifice Djokovic this year, so why complain now if he couldn't cope with the combination of terrible scheduling & the insane heat. I almost think that it is ATP who owes him an apology for putting him in this situation.

To be fair, give Novak a break already. I'm not his fan but I respect him for the talent and flair he brings to the game.

I think the retirement is the hardest on Novak himself, not on the fans or ATP or whatever. HE is the one that made the decision to pull out from defending his crown. HE is the one that is hurting the most, and HE is the one that has to bear constant criticism from people who don't know the first thing about his body.

And also, it wasn't as if he pulled out at 1-0, he struggled through three full sets and partially a fourth. All I am saying is, give Nole the benefit of doubt - even if it had happen numerous times before, maybe it so happens that he is that psychically unwell at the most inappropriate times.

Novak is, what? 21 years old? He is far from being a one-slam wonder.

P.S. I think the line quote from Fed "I'm almost in favor of saying, you know what, if you're not fit enough, just get out of here" was not said in context with Novak, if I remember correctly, he was talking about medical timeouts and injuries and it was not pertaining to Novak's particular retirement.

(Edited upon request of posmatrac by RocketQueen for KdM @ 2:37am)

Request honoured, but I strongly urge you to put an end to posting in this thread. Normally I would not have done as you asked, as you continued to fuel the discussion.

Spirited debate is encouraged at all times, as are differing opinions, but personal attacks and threats will be removed immediately and, if necessary, appropriate action will be taken.

By the bye, I wholly disagree with the notion that Novak is a one slam wonder. A player is not a one slam wonder if they are flourishing at the later rounds of tournaments.

Novak is a higher ladder player as well, and as my grey reminds me, a one slam wonder is more appro for a player who styles for one week, or a period of two weeks only to change course and do nothing memorable in his career afterward. I am not a fan of this young man's by any stretch, but one cannot say he is a one slam wonder with conviction.

hihihihi rocketqueen how you are this evening? i wait again today for beutiful kitty kdm but she not show up again why this is? sanchez beginning to think she not care to say hello to loving group of readers no more. i give money to tennis no matter what nole djoko do rocketqueen not worry about nothing. nole is larger quitter on atp tour but atp tour have many fans for helping.

or they owe him the money and health for placing him to play almost all matches under a scorching sun, but the one with Baghdatis so that he can get suficiently tired....

@RocketQueen

"I strongly urge you to put an end to posting in this thread ..."

I strongly urge KdM stops writing crap on this thread, that way your wish will become true, effective immediately.

" ... but personal attacks and threats will be removed immediately ..."

threats? you should avoid distorting facts and your Admin status on this thread, brings bad karma and ruins your ethics.

Attacks and abuse I've noticed so far are ones orchestrated and generated by KdM towards ND. You should apply your censorship forte equally towards everyone.

And yes, once you read this post feel free and delete it.

postmatcrap goes cryin to the admins? heh whatta douche just like srdjan saying it's a conspiracy to get rid of his brat of a kid, planing to tell the press that the ao screwed him out of defending his title. djerkovic had no shot to defend it no how, but srdjan is crying like a bitch again hah! his fans r loooooooosssers11!!

Oh me oh my, lucky me to be home nursing a cold! So let us handle this appropriately, shall we?

Trixxyfest, please don't take glee in others difficulty here, you have been warned yourself. Add whatever you wish to the discussion about Djokovic, but tread more carefully.

Posmatrac, there is nothing wrong with your post and I have no reason to delete it. There are ways to get a point across without imparting viciousness to a post. As was before, is now, and always will be..spirited discussion is a good thing for all.

You are not in agreement with the blog post, fine. My urging was not a direction, but more of a suggestion if you are so upset after engaging in a debate that should not cause you so much unrest.

Let's remember Sampras puking from dehydration on court at US Open, only to win the match and then the championship in the following one. That is a true champion. Although a superb tennis player, Djokovic has no clue what makes a real champion.

In 10 years as a pro, Federer has never retired from a match and only once withdrew (just prior to the match) for an injury. Djokovic has 7 retirements in 3 years as pro, easy math that's 2+ a year. Not a good stat to carry forward.

The only thing bothering Dfaker at the AO was the idea of seeing a "W" next to Roddick's name. He much preferred a "RET" next to his own.

I can not believe this! Are you some wannabe Serbophobic tennis player wanna be who never made it? Get this into your head, the day before the match and that OF the match, it was so hot that PEOPLE WERE DYING OF HEAT STROKE. On the news, we, the general public were being begged to drink enough water, and NOT TO EXERCISE, yet, here they were forcing the tennis players to play, WITHOUT THE ROOF CLOSED!!! The on court temperature during the women's match before Djokovic v Roddick was 47 degrees C!!!! Why wasn't the heat rule enforced? Just like one of the players said in a postmatch interview - looks like no one knows how it works. Or was it done deliberately?

As for Djokovic willingly retiring..... HOW can anyone think this. He is an elite athlete who works so hard, gives everything.... How many times has he said that he yearns to be no.1 in the world? WHY would he retire willingly. I mean, what kind of backwards logic is that?!?!? To work that hard, get that far in the comp, DEFEND HIS TITLE, and earn more points towards that no. 1 ranking. I mean, COME ON!!!!!! The heat was... you can not imagine. Heat affects different people differently. What kind of mentality would think that he retired willingly? Wow. I'd like to see the writer of this article, or anyone who is criticizing get out on a tennis court and even run 1 lap in that heat. Far out people.

sampras had anemia and it never stopped him, you listenin eh posmatcrap? figure a way to get your quitting hero out of that one heh.

I have no difficulties at all to be clear and I am certainly not upset. What bothers me the most is unfair approach towards the issue.

I urge you let trixxyfag express himself, the guy takes too much up his ass, this is where he can release his stress between the rounds.

roddick had to put up with identical temps and heat but did he quit? what what what? who quit? that's right, NOVAK WUSSOVIC quit and ran like a little girl and poor posmatcrap is just sore cuz his hero is sitting at home doing nothing while the real men get ready to play later.

And another thing. Did anyone notice the favoritism shown by the organizers. Dokic played 3 of her 4 matches at night, when it had cooled down. Coincidence much? One of the organizers himself said that so many players request the night match, but not everyone can obviously get it, but how come sheeee, playing for AUST can get it 3 consecutive times? (!)

Ms. Dokic brought in large number of viewers who were touched by her return story, I gather. I right well absorb the sentiment, but I quite agree there was glaring favouritism at work.

i could care less as long as the organizers did what they could to mess up djerkovic. he was a disgrace going in and a quitter going out,so they were right to do what they did all along.

There is favouritism, I agree with the notion. I would also like to point out that the Roger vs Korolev match was originally scheduled in the evening but when Bernard Tomic unexpectedly won his first round match, the Fed was shoved up to the morning slot.

So it really is about the Australian players. But then again, this is AUSTRALIAN Open so is there any surprise, really, at the preferential treatment for the country's players? If Hewitt had gotten through Gonzalez, whatever matches he subsequently play will be at night, this I am sure.

RQ, not only Dokic's game but Fed Vs Roddick generated more views than Djokovic Vs Tsonga last year. I bet Fed VS Nadal will bring more viewers. I personally think Djoker is following the same career path of Lleyton Hewitt not in quitting department but in creating negative perception and distracting issues that will effect his mental strength. Lleyton didn't do himself too much favour by creating the racism issues and neither is Djokovic with his quitting habits.

Hey, I just noticed you deleted my posting. Is that how you see freedom of speech? In a number of your sick articles, you can insult Novak, but you do not want to be criticized by others? Yes, I did use 'fat ass' intentionally, but this is way less than the language you use against Djokovic. So my question is: WHO IS GIVING YOU THE RIGHT TO INSULT HIM?

torres9, what racism isues did Hewitt create? Is it something to do with the Argentinians? I can't seem to remember this though I feel I should.

Hewitt did cop a lot of bad press in Oz - since I first watched him in Adelaide when he was still a teenager. Many in Oz still don't like him but he does have his band of loyal followers like others I guess - also because he's been the only genuine hope for the men's side for a while. Now it's probably poor 16-year-old Tomic :)

Hewitt spoke loudly to the chair umpire in a match against James Blake,'see him and him and tell me what the similiarity is'referring to the linesman and James Blake. Apparently the linesman was black. He denied any intention on racism but it will take a really dumb person to not see how racist the comment is. You can look it up in wikipedia.

Ah, I think I do remember that now. Yes I think the linesman was black. Might have to look it up to remember what exactly happend. thanks.

Yes we can now see it in a different light. Djokovic was playing in conditions that called for the roof to be closed, although I still don't think he should have quit.

Sampras claimed he packed it in against Edberg in 1992. It was after this that he changed. Novak could make this tournament a life changing experience for him if he takes it in the right way.

Mr. Hewitt angered and turned off many a tennis fan that fateful day. If grey serves, hmmph this is going back a long bit, but the Us Open was it? A 2001 match with James Blake, if I am correct, Hewitt lodged some sort of a complaint about receiving multiple poor calls by the same linesperson, who happened to be a gentleman of colour. Terrible display, utterly wretched.

Damage was done, Djokovic didn't have a chance to defend his tittle. To disguise the plot they always have a tones of columnists like this to throw stones at Novak in order to redirect the responsibility.

Agree he shouldn't have quit, but what difference it would have made?

kelli this is for you marketing queen, try using your skillzz to fix this one. after tough guy nadal whips pansy federer this is what the world says!!!

.perezhilton.com says ? reply to this

Tennis is a gay mans game. I think Roger is gay and Rafa is on steroids.

Lol. That was funny.

And Posmatrac, I know what you're trying to say. We won't know what was going through Novak's mind and body at the time - but the only reason I say he shouldn't have quit is because people can't harp so much about his act. And it did seem disrespectful to Roddick at the time.

Its over now. I hope Djokovic learns from this and works on his fitness. Maybe since the pressure is off now, he can return to enjoying the game more.

You do realize you swiped a comment from Perez Hilton, do you not?

What the hell, I'm in a good mood after the epic final today, I'll bite- I should try utilizing my skills- I am assuming you mean marketing skills, btw- to fix what, exactly?

I have scant concerns for the chatter of one Mr. Perez Hilton, but at the moment I see you have a peculiar heading on display. I take it your foray into shielding a said vagabond from the perils of Ecuadorian player scamps did not bear fruit. LOL oh my.

Trixxyfest has a short time to explain- I won't be here for long.

Of course not. Odds were stacked against me, having to compete and win in a fight with an Amex Red. ;)

Please forgive me if I should I fail to wait for an explanation. Aye, so I had predicted you might be on the losing end of that fight. LOL. So long, dear.

prallica, you're not zoran pralica by any chance, are you?

fix the atp full of quitters and crying girly man pansies is what i meant. you watched fed today didn't ya, it was pathetic watching a grown man of 27 falling apart like an old washer woman. no wonder tennis gets written up by perez hilton, whose a gay himself!!!

"I've only done it once in my career ..."
Yeah, whatever. World doesn't revolve around you my dear. Why DID you quit? Having a bit of a back pain? You should have stayed in that match nonetheless so you show some respect for your opponent.

" I'm almost in favor of saying, you know what, if you're not fit enough, just get out of here."
If you cannot take the loss like a man, just get out of there.


Summary: after the AO officials made everything in their power to make Fed a champ, he is a sore loser. His acting was sickening as he AGAIN stole the moment from Rafa who deserved that title more than anyone.

Nole is owed the monies, not vice versa.

Oh dear, numbers two and three shall not find some fans sympathy, I fear. I am right well pained to say negative gab about a man who has given so much to tennis, but I quite agree. Roger stole a bit of thunder from Rafa at ceremony close. One thinks a mature player, and I see Roger as such, might have done better to tone down the outpouring just a midge.

It looked to me like Nadal stole Fed's favorite toy and the guy just started crying like an unhappy toddler. Bad boy Rafa.

sanchez feeling sadness he miss beutiful kitty kdm and rocketqueen on this evening. mugger fedmug sissy girly switzerland man wearing pink dress in australia!!! man turns to little girl on televsion in front of whole planet, mugger fedmug feel shame for this. stole nadal celebration underneath his nose making writer call tennis sport for gays. give pretty kitty kdm angelina big many kisses pls@!1

To sampralica,
>.. And it did seem disrespectful to Roddick at the time
How this can be disrepectful, when on one side Roddik was insisting in playing on daily match and under open roof? It is know fact that some tennis players with their home tennis associations are creating significant preasure on a schedule...
Do you beleive that Rodik will have a chance under regular circumstance?
And again going back to American queen, when she was loosing ground under a heat, temperatre on court was actualy lover then previous day. But that did not stop organizer to stop the match, close the roof and to give Serena a nice shower and rest so she can start form beggining... What a sportmenship!
But NOBODY will talk about it - because it never happened! Right?

QUESTION FOR ADMINISTRATOR:
Till when you'll allow that creature TRIXXYFEST to use bad language, bad attitude and insulting our Novak, if he continue like this, I won't be able to control myself anymore, please do me a favour, and give him a warning otherwise, I don't know, what will happen, his hate has no limit, and his big mouth, insult not only Novak, as a matter of fact, whole nation SERBIA, it has to be stopped right now...

QUESTION FOR ADMINISTRATOR:
Till when you'll allow that creature GORDANA and NOLEISTHEBEST to use bad language, bad attitude and insulting our Fed, if he continue like this, I won't be able to control myself anymore, please do me a favour, and give him a warning otherwise, I don't know, what will happen, his hate has no limit, and his big mouth, insult not only Fed, as a matter of fact, whole nation SERBIA, it has to be stopped right now...

A better course of action would be to email the admins directly. They may not see your questions and concerns here, although the nature of the disagreement is lost for me.

now we can hear other voices. KdM was quick to judge, not subtlety, no fairness.

http://www.edmontonsun.com/Sports/2009/02/03/8242291-sun. html

no luck with the links, just remove space before html ...

All you people who dont cry, knit, sew, and do figure skating. What do you do with your time? Punch!

we read your postings and deeply and unreservedly admire them :)

To trixxyfest
>i could care less as long as the organizers did what they could to mess up djerkovic.

So you agree, not closing a roof was intentional with a purpose to mess up the Djokovic?

Go Nole go, just and simply go, we adore you, some folks over here are obsessed with you, they're writing about you all day long, love you my dearest...

i don't care if not closing the roof was intentional or not, but djerkovic to lose it was a great idea. i'm glad when a quitter is out of sports, less pansies around.

Trixxyfest - give it a rest will you? The idea that crying is unmanly went out with the ark (or it should have). Djokovic isn't a pansy either. I don't agree with some of his previous retirements, but according to my (Australian) friend, Melbourne summers can be hell. Especially when you suffer from breathing problems like ND. I think, like me, some posters looked at his previous retirements and didn't take account of the circumstances behind this one. I agree that calling Djokovic a "one slam wonder" at the age of 21 is, to say the least, premature. If he was, say, Federer's age, that would be different. OK, Rafa has 6 GS at 22, but he and Novak are totally different physical types. Murray is closer in physical development to Djokovic, who has (so far) achieved more at GS level.

I dont see how that retirement harmed the sport. Djokovic was obviously troubled, he looked awful and he wasnt playing well - overall, it wasnt being a match to watch onwards from second set. Tbh, insisting on not closing the roof harmed the sport more because the quality of tennis significantly improved immediately after they shut the roof. We never saw quality tennis when there was brutal heat with the roof open; we only watched players try to survive the day and that definitely did not attract any new fans.

when he retires part of it is to take the glory from the other player ,the love messages between Roddick and Djokovic in the USO 08 is his reason behind the reitment he didn't want him to take the credit,the way he handled the american crowd after beating Roddick in USO 08 was pretty strange talking the way he did about thier 03 champ is quit rude.
but if you look way back to AO 08 IT IS THE SAME PATTERN,after beating Roger in AO 08 and speaking about the dead king and the new one , he found him self in trouble with the late king in one of the clay matches later that year so he quit the next time he met him was in the USO (he did not quit),with Andy he quit this time the next one he is going to stay tell the end.
the difference between Nadal Federer and the rest can not be any greater,maybe Djokovic is the worest because he is not getting any better,the way Murray handled the lost was much better he didn't say he was sick,he took it like a man.
one slam wonder is the least to be said,one TMC,Djokovic is like a srtain of bacteria i read about once Pseudomonas is the name ,it is an oppertinstic bacteria the waits the immunity to be dcreased so it can be a real threa( he needs bunch of injured,sick players,first time finalist like Tosonga )
for all Nole fans: sorry guys he is nothing but Pseudomonas,pick another one to cheer for Nadal or Federer or Murray,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,real tennis players!

tennishater, you're simply disgusting, nothing else to add...

Well said tennislover. I couldn't agree with you more. His extreme immatured mind couldn't handle the thought of losing to someone he boastfully beaten in the past so he thought he will jus quit so that he can say, 'Owhhh I didn't lose to Andy, I was sick that is why I couldn't play 100% so I had to retire'. What a sissy attitude.

Best tennis joke of all-time = Novak proclaiming that he is the new KING OF TENNIS after winning just one Slam only to get some reality check from Nadal and Fed. He should take some humility lessons from Nadal. Nadal had achieved so much more than Djoker and still is humble.

For the note, novak never said those things, his mother did. Also, it is ridiculously early to say he is a one slam wonder cause the guy is just 21

tosser9, chill out, keep bragging about how Fed is great. Hope you get some $ leftovers from crying baby for your devoted support.

Mr. Postman, please stick to your job as a garbage collector. Hope you get some $ from your devoted support for garbage.

ha ha ha ha i love to watch tom n jerry & here torres9 & postmatrac ha ha ha ha ha.........

Hahahaha..This is so funny!!I don't have anything to say about the quitter Djoke but it is so hilarious to watch those guys fighting against each other..And one more thing Mr Postmortem,torres9 is absolutely right about you should stick to your job as garbage collector!!Coz you are good at it!!!hahahahahaha

to gordana sorry i hit a nerve,saying what you said to me realy suits Nole fan simply do not have a tennis class,simply in the wrong sport.
i think Novak can pick your faviurate fane,because you are much like him: silly,un understanding,can't face a fact the he is a tennis wonder becuase someone like him won a grand slam,and still thinks he can won another!

Uh, excuse me, but he prefers you not call him JOKEavich....it's JOCK-itch now, I think....

To all of you, silly and sick-minded: get lost, you need medical care as soon as possible, it's the same with your crying, never again champion, disgusting person, who's the long tongue, and make gossip about all players, that's the only thing he could do it right now, such a person fully deserves fans like you, finally, the only thing you can do it it's just pure hate, nothing else, our Novak don't care about losers like you, the fact no one can denied, our golden guy is number 3, and he'll stay at that position, in spite of fact, you'd rather see him out of court, but no way, you will have to watch him long, long time, your grand-mamma is already past, just big mouth, talking trashy things, nothing else, Novak forever...

Ok darling let me give you some tips, because you are desperate for that as I can tell
1- Please do not worry, nobody gives a damn if the Djoker is going to stay on the court or not(though I have to say he has a trouble of stay there every time) because as far as it concerns the big two guys he is off the court even when he actually playing on the other side of the net ( try to view head to head stats)
2- there is something called LEGENDS and sweat heart that is the club where Federer and Nadal are the members Novak best chance is to be the Gender of that club comparing them to your man,wow,did you by chance saw their games do you really watch tennis!
3- And yeah comparing Federer to novak ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,for God sake you can not be serious, even if your novak die hard fan,Federer,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,common,he is kind of man who stuck tell the end with bad back with bad serve he is the one who won 13 slams out of 39 attempts do you know that Sampras had 52 attempts to have the 14 GS,you call him never again winner, even Nadal loves watching Federer ,he is like Beethoven of tennis does anybody ever hated Beethoven!

But again I thought you can be a fan but also you should respect a great talent when you see one as I respect Nadal's and Murray's,but you really again Novak's best fan! That is the worst it can get!(try not to quit things in you life a lot as he does since he is your idol: that is a personal tip!)

PS. i think ATP should offer Refund on each time they try to sell Djokovic game tickets maybe some one will buy.......................... not me even if it involves Nadal or Federer!

tennislover, he, he, he, you're mentioning Beethoven, make an comparison between two of them, you're silly, must admit very brave, complete nonsense, taking such an big, important, historical person in that context, crying ex champion, how you dare to mention Beethoven, you're most probably out of your mind, blind in your love with Federer.
By the way, I've said 1000 times, Nadal is pure, humble, nice, polite, extc, he's the tennis king, he fully deserved all the glory, Murray is great potential, he's great player, but I don' like his personality, Tsonga is very good as well, Simon, Verdasco, so I'm not blind in my love for Novak, also do know, he's in big trouble right now, but I don't wanna share private feelings with haters like you.
Finally, do me a favour, first think properly, before posting any comments, mentioning Beethoven, was your worst post ever made.
Novak forever...

Tennislover, I agree with you, Fed is BEETHOVEN and Djoker is BRITNEY SPEARS who cannot sing but makes so much headlines for other reason. HHAHHAHHAHA

am sorry i ever thought of talking to you.am really sorry.honstley.
talking about FEDERER with you was big mistake for a one simple reason:he deserves much more respect and definitly more understanding mind.
i think the time and achivments are the proof of everyboy's work.
again,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,5 YEARS IS A VERY LONG TIME at the top and difintley deserves respect if novak ever did it,i promise i will respect him.
take care gordana and take it easy!people can have different opinions but respect and not calling names is the basis of sport!
i really wonder!

tennislover, if you're really tennis lover, you should give a chance to anyone who's trying to do his/her best to make success, otherwise you're among those people who're blind in their devotion to certain player, simply saying, you're obliged to anticipate and respect not only Novak, who's number 3, then all the players in top 100, tennis is not only Federer and Nadal, I do understand, all of us have our own favorite player, but such a bad language over here makes me more than anxious, and it's not only disagreement, it's pure hate and insult someone who's already confirmed himself in tennis world, time will show, what will happen, but me personally would never let anybody talking about Novak in that manner, by the way, do you think we already had enough with constant repeating, Federer did this, Federer did that and so on, OK. mate, he did, but what he is doing know, nobody's perfect, even Federer himself, that's the thing which is bothering me a lot, the fact these days is, he's talking too much, and insulting players not only Novak, but the others as well, he can't do that, he's not God, he has to be proven in tennis as a player and champion, not as a big mouth, crying and desperate man, he's not suppose to talk too much, that's why, I can't stand him, and it's my personal opinion, I never insult his tennis, I'm just talking about his behaveour, attitude, way of expressing himself, for God sake, he's not anymore like he was before, and you should understand that, Novak is not guilty regarding that, and it's so pity for all of you, talking about him in that manner, finally, I do know, you won't catch this, but my conscience is calm, and I do know, Novak has some problems, this is his own business, not mine and not yours, live the Nole alone, take care about your loved one, regarding the period of 5 years, once again, it won't touch you, it's his career, he knows what he is going to do, anyway, he's just 21, who knows what will be in his 27.
Novak forever...

gordana:you are right about one thing NOW Federer is not perfect he's 27 he has some unfinished buisness with this sport and it is up to him if he wants to finish it or just call it off by being one step short when it counts.
i was big fan of Sampras growing up and when he picked his last trophy he was 31 i guess,it is not about Federer or Nadal but i think this sport deserves worriors,if anybody is not he will not be the last one who speaks in the ceremony!
pure and simple.

Never mind, you didn't catch my point, that's the problem, you people don't listen, just repeating all over again the same story...

For a guy so many people love to hate, surely he seems like a very popular character around here. He's perpetually debated over tennis blogs, ignites passionate discussions amongst tennis fans (usually old Fed fans vs newer fans that support Novak) and becomes the center of attention at every occasion. Sure the kid has immense talent, good looks and infinite charm to hook a whole new generation of tennis fans. I think he already has. I've considered myself and on and off tennis fan for many years, not really getting into the core of it until now. Even though I'd enjoy all those epic Fed-Nadal matches and admired their game I couldn't find myself to root for any of them (even though I'm Spanish and Nadal is huge in my country). So my attention was casual, usually peaking during the grand slams (because they were shown on TV), like most casual tennis fans. That changed the first time I saw Djokovic on a court. I marveled at his talent, his weapons, his smartness, his youthful exhuberance and court antics. I sympathized with him very quickly. I found him very easy to like. I liked it that he was the 'bad boy' of tennis. He had charisma, humour and a big personality and I found that very refreshing. Without knowing it I started following his matches, subscribing to the sports channel, subscribing to tennis blogs... and I have now become a tennis fanatic. I just find it sad that some people (and they are far less than they seem to be, the haters, for I can assure everyone that Djokovic has many many more fans that love him) need to criticize him constantly. Sure he has his bad side like any of them but he's the most lovable and charming player I have seen in a long while and he's a great asset to men's tennis. I see specially a lot of Federer fans position themselves against him in what i can only call 'fear'. Fear of knowing that this kid will overtake Federer one day and that day is getting closer. I am also a fan of Federer but I don't have that reverence to him, i can see his wrongs too and he's not the perfect gentleman most seem to believe. Sure he's won 15 gs and deserves everything, but he can also be very arrogant, cold and boring. I think Djokovic brings in a whole new young generation of tennis fans that want to be entertained and value a big personality on and off court.
I thought about subscribing to this tennis blog but after seeing such negativity towards Novak I think I won't. I know tennis bloggers don't need to be objective but I think they have to respect all players and give praise where it's due. Novak has thousands and thousands of fans around the world (not just Serbia) and he deserves much better treatment. RESPECT.

Lord have mercy Lula78, you have missed the boat - this discussion is 12 months old, where the hell have you been??? The RESPECT you insist upon is one- year too late.

Sometimes I wax philosophical at the end of the year....this year is no exception. I read over some of what has been said about Djokovic, and like a lot of people, I had some harsh words for him. The influence/spectacle of his parents, particularly after he took home his first major, left a sour taste in the mouths of many, as did his post-match interview at the USO following his defeat of Andy Roddick over a year ago.

But- over the course of the next year, he did a 180 imo. People change. He did a lot to promote the sport, including doing his part at charitable events and the like. That is a BIG plus for someone in my line of work. His parents took a back seat thankfully, especially his father- another big plus. Djokovic showed a great deal of heart during the marathon with Nadal in Madrid. He did his part in 2009, and for that, he should be commended.

I was also lucky enough to be helped along by a very nice group of women over at another board, who educated me about what I'd been missing all along. Many thank you's to Tangerine, who did her best impression of Sherlock Holmes in rooting out this video clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7JSEAEylTI

Have a safe and happy New Year. See you in 2010! :)

regardless of what mistakes a young djoker made, he still has a much more exciting personality and is waaaayyy more gracious in defeat than a certain 27-yr-old with the numbers but not the dignity to match!!