100 Weeks at #1 for Nole

[Iona16]

On another note congrats to Novak and his future wife on their engagement. I wish them all the best.

Pretty sure it's not too far off for Andy and Kim either. Maybe that extra seratonin boost will drive Novak to a better 2014.

Hmm I'm afraid not. You see at some point Andy is going to realise that Kim isn't the woman for him. At that point I'll ditch my loving boyfriend and swoop. Then Andy and I with live happily ever after. The End.

 

[Moxie]

On another note congrats to Novak and his future wife on their engagement. I wish them all the best.

Pretty sure it's not too far off for Andy and Kim either. Maybe that extra seratonin boost will drive Novak to a better 2014.

Hmm I'm afraid not. You see at some point Andy is going to realise that Kim isn't the woman for him. At that point I'll ditch my loving boyfriend and swoop. Then Andy and I with live happily ever after. The End.

You go, girl!

 

[Iona16]

On another note congrats to Novak and his future wife on their engagement. I wish them all the best.

Pretty sure it's not too far off for Andy and Kim either. Maybe that extra seratonin boost will drive Novak to a better 2014.

Amongst all the other problems women can cause they tend to ruin sports performance more than help. Maybe falling deeper in love has been part of Nole's problem this year. You have to compete like your life depends on it or you'll be at a serious disadvantage when the guy across the net does.

Ohhhhhhh now you're in big trouble with the ladies on here. Behind every successful man you'll find a good woman. Ask Roger.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

On another note congrats to Novak and his future wife on their engagement. I wish them all the best.

Pretty sure it's not too far off for Andy and Kim either. Maybe that extra seratonin boost will drive Novak to a better 2014.

Amongst all the other problems women can cause they tend to ruin sports performance more than help. Maybe falling deeper in love has been part of Nole's problem this year. You have to compete like your life depends on it or you'll be at a serious disadvantage when the guy across the net does.

I don't know about love, but sex tends to increase performance in sports. Actually,
this is true for both men and women. There is a show called "Sports Science" on ESPN.
In one of the episodes, they demonstrated it. If you search around in the internet,
you should be able to find some highlights from it.

You had me at "I"...

 

[Moxie]

A bit optomistic, as nadal has been playing some of his best tennis of his career. I think it depends more on Novak (not whether he wins, which either can win on any surface at their best), who has had trouble with consistency over five sets this year. If he can get his head back together by the F.O. he has a solid chance, if he can't, it is not going to 5 sets. I think he wins the AO again, against anybody. That's his home. These past two years have not been great, but he at least got the AO, and that surface is borderline perfect for his game.

You sure that Djokovic will beat Nadal at the AO? They went 6 hours in the 2012 AO final, and that was back when Djokovic had won 6 finals in a row over Nadal. The mental edge was greater than ever for Djokovic. Now Nadal has won 6 of their last 7 meetings, including their last 2 hardcourt meetings.

It's reasonable of Riotbeard to expect this. Novak in Oz is exceptional, and he'd be on his home slam turf, so to speak. Also, between now and then, the H2H may switch again, as it so often has in the past...

I think it will be interesting to see how the next few tournaments go, including the YEC, before we make a prediction about the AO, but I think you're right that momentum can change, and probably will, between Nadal and Djokovic, over the next couple of years.

Except the trend in h2h is stretching more in Nadal's favor now than ever before, on hardcourts anyway. Nadal has won 2 of their last 3 hardcourt matches. The match Nadal lost, took 6 hours. No sign of momentum switching back to Djokovic at all. Whereas we noticed the h2h switching back to Nadal before the 2012 clay season, because he got so close at the AO.

People thought Djokovic was close to switching the h2h back this year at Roland Garros, only to witness Nadal beat Djokovic twice on hardcourts including a breadstick at the US Open. Nadal has won 22 in a row on hardcourts, peak career hardcourt form. While Djokovic hasn't won a hardcourt title for a long, long, long time. Nadal and Djokovic are going in opposite directions. Does Djokovic have the mental toughness to turn it around, again? We'll see. Nadal is known for almost a decade of mental toughness. Djokovic is known for 8 months of mental toughness. But anything is possible in sport.

It's fair to point that out. Who would have said that Nadal would be 2-0 on HCs v. Djokovic this year? But I don't think Novak is going to stop being a great HC player, or the favorite at the AO next year. That said, if they continue in a similar way in the next few months, I would give Djokovic a greater chance of making the AO final than Rafa, but should they meet there, I would give the edge to Nadal. But the next couple of months will tell us something.

 

[rafanoy1992]

A bit optomistic, as nadal has been playing some of his best tennis of his career. I think it depends more on Novak (not whether he wins, which either can win on any surface at their best), who has had trouble with consistency over five sets this year. If he can get his head back together by the F.O. he has a solid chance, if he can't, it is not going to 5 sets. I think he wins the AO again, against anybody. That's his home. These past two years have not been great, but he at least got the AO, and that surface is borderline perfect for his game.

You sure that Djokovic will beat Nadal at the AO? They went 6 hours in the 2012 AO final, and that was back when Djokovic had won 6 finals in a row over Nadal. The mental edge was greater than ever for Djokovic. Now Nadal has won 6 of their last 7 meetings, including their last 2 hardcourt meetings.

It's reasonable of Riotbeard to expect this. Novak in Oz is exceptional, and he'd be on his home slam turf, so to speak. Also, between now and then, the H2H may switch again, as it so often has in the past...

I think it will be interesting to see how the next few tournaments go, including the YEC, before we make a prediction about the AO, but I think you're right that momentum can change, and probably will, between Nadal and Djokovic, over the next couple of years.

Except the trend in h2h is stretching more in Nadal's favor now than ever before, on hardcourts anyway. Nadal has won 2 of their last 3 hardcourt matches. The match Nadal lost, took 6 hours. No sign of momentum switching back to Djokovic at all. Whereas we noticed the h2h switching back to Nadal before the 2012 clay season, because he got so close at the AO.

People thought Djokovic was close to switching the h2h back this year at Roland Garros, only to witness Nadal beat Djokovic twice on hardcourts including a breadstick at the US Open. Nadal has won 22 in a row on hardcourts, peak career hardcourt form. While Djokovic hasn't won a hardcourt title for a long, long, long time. Nadal and Djokovic are going in opposite directions. Does Djokovic have the mental toughness to turn it around, again? We'll see. Nadal is known for almost a decade of mental toughness. Djokovic is known for 8 months of mental toughness. But anything is possible in sport.

It's fair to point that out. Who would have said that Nadal would be 2-0 on HCs v. Djokovic this year? But I don't think Novak is going to stop being a great HC player, or the favorite at the AO next year. That said, if they continue in a similar way in the next few months, I would give Djokovic a greater chance of making the AO final than Rafa, but should they meet there, I would give the edge to Nadal. But the next couple of months will tell us something.

Moxie, it would be interesting to see in which Djokovic will focus more on: WTF or Davis Cup. I know he would love to win both events and carry the momentum into Australian Open 2014, but it would be huge monumental task even for him.

As for Nadal, I think his main goal is try to win the World Tour Finals this year. This year is his best chance to win the whole thing because Murray is potentially out, Federer is struggling, and Djokovic potentially might just focus on Davis Cup instead of this event.

 

[Moxie]

On another note congrats to Novak and his future wife on their engagement. I wish them all the best.

Pretty sure it's not too far off for Andy and Kim either. Maybe that extra seratonin boost will drive Novak to a better 2014.

Amongst all the other problems women can cause they tend to ruin sports performance more than help. Maybe falling deeper in love has been part of Nole's problem this year. You have to compete like your life depends on it or you'll be at a serious disadvantage when the guy across the net does.

Ohhhhhhh now you're in big trouble with the ladies on here. Behind every successful man you'll find a good woman. Ask Roger.

Let's not kid ourselves...a long-term relationship is not as distracting a new romance. Novak has been with Jelena for years. If he takes a page from Roger, as you suggest, Iona, he'll get married over some weekend, and barely lose a step. Roger hardly blinked even when Mirka had twins. And I don't say that in a bad way. He just incorporated that all into his life, and kept playing tennis. I admire Fed for that. And maybe Novak takes a page and sees that it can be done.

 

[Iona16]

On another note congrats to Novak and his future wife on their engagement. I wish them all the best.

Pretty sure it's not too far off for Andy and Kim either. Maybe that extra seratonin boost will drive Novak to a better 2014.

Amongst all the other problems women can cause they tend to ruin sports performance more than help. Maybe falling deeper in love has been part of Nole's problem this year. You have to compete like your life depends on it or you'll be at a serious disadvantage when the guy across the net does.

Ohhhhhhh now you're in big trouble with the ladies on here. Behind every successful man you'll find a good woman. Ask Roger.

Let's not kid ourselves...a long-term relationship is not as distracting a new romance. Novak has been with Jelena for years. If he takes a page from Roger, as you suggest, Iona, he'll get married over some weekend, and barely lose a step. Roger hardly blinked even when Mirka had twins. And I don't say that in a bad way. He just incorporated that all into his life, and kept playing tennis. I admire Fed for that. And maybe Novak takes a page and sees that it can be done.

Absolutely Moxie. Of the big 4 Roger is obviously the only married one but the other 3 have been in long-term relationships for years. Even without a wedding ring (which not everybody needs) they all seem pretty settled.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

On another note congrats to Novak and his future wife on their engagement. I wish them all the best.

Pretty sure it's not too far off for Andy and Kim either. Maybe that extra seratonin boost will drive Novak to a better 2014.

Hmm I'm afraid not. You see at some point Andy is going to realise that Kim isn't the woman for him. At that point I'll ditch my loving boyfriend and swoop. Then Andy and I with live happily ever after. The End.

"Boyfriend" does not hang around here much I'm guessing?

 

[Moxie]

Pretty sure it's not too far off for Andy and Kim either. Maybe that extra seratonin boost will drive Novak to a better 2014.

Amongst all the other problems women can cause they tend to ruin sports performance more than help. Maybe falling deeper in love has been part of Nole's problem this year. You have to compete like your life depends on it or you'll be at a serious disadvantage when the guy across the net does.

Ohhhhhhh now you're in big trouble with the ladies on here. Behind every successful man you'll find a good woman. Ask Roger.

Let's not kid ourselves...a long-term relationship is not as distracting a new romance. Novak has been with Jelena for years. If he takes a page from Roger, as you suggest, Iona, he'll get married over some weekend, and barely lose a step. Roger hardly blinked even when Mirka had twins. And I don't say that in a bad way. He just incorporated that all into his life, and kept playing tennis. I admire Fed for that. And maybe Novak takes a page and sees that it can be done.

Absolutely Moxie. Of the big 4 Roger is obviously the only married one but the other 3 have been in long-term relationships for years. Even without a wedding ring (which not everybody needs) they all seem pretty settled.

Well, except Andy, who's going to leave Kim for you. :heart:

But yes, they're all in a LOTR, and I don't see that as disruptive. Tougher on the women players, for sure. You're less likely to get to drag your man around with you, and, when you want to have a baby, career goes on hold.

It's possible that Roddick was partially done in by his marriage. He had a later-career romance (distracting) with a woman who also has a real career. When his star was waning, perhaps he decided that too much time apart wasn't worth it. He did retire rather abruptly. I can respect him for that, if that was the reason.

 

[NADAL2005RG]

Moxie, it would be interesting to see in which Djokovic will focus more on: WTF or Davis Cup. I know he would love to win both events and carry the momentum into Australian Open 2014, but it would be huge monumental task even for him.

As for Nadal, I think his main goal is try to win the World Tour Finals this year. This year is his best chance to win the whole thing because Murray is potentially out, Federer is struggling, and Djokovic potentially might just focus on Davis Cup instead of this event.

Also because a couple of guys in the World Tour Finals are likely to be Nadal's all-time favorite bunnies.
Berdych - Nadal has won their last 14 meetings, including only 4 on clay.
Wawrinka - Nadal has never lost a set, in 10 meetings.
Gasquet - Nadal leads 11-0.
Ferrer - Is capable of upsetting Nadal if Nadal is off physically, but healthy Nadal is a virtual lock.

It's fair to point that out. Who would have said that Nadal would be 2-0 on HCs v. Djokovic this year? But I don't think Novak is going to stop being a great HC player, or the favorite at the AO next year. That said, if they continue in a similar way in the next few months, I would give Djokovic a greater chance of making the AO final than Rafa, but should they meet there, I would give the edge to Nadal. But the next couple of months will tell us something.

That's true, Djokovic is still a great hardcourt player, as he proved by making the US Open final this month.

 

[huntingyou]

On another note congrats to Novak and his future wife on their engagement. I wish them all the best.

Pretty sure it's not too far off for Andy and Kim either. Maybe that extra seratonin boost will drive Novak to a better 2014.

Hmm I'm afraid not. You see at some point Andy is going to realise that Kim isn't the woman for him. At that point I'll ditch my loving boyfriend and swoop. Then Andy and I with live happily ever after. The End.

swoop? That's player's jargon lady :laydownlaughing

I'm tempted to guess your age but I'll stay quiet............:angel:

 

[isabelle]

Is it true that Jelena is pregnant or just a rumour ?

 

[Front242]

On another note congrats to Novak and his future wife on their engagement. I wish them all the best.

Pretty sure it's not too far off for Andy and Kim either. Maybe that extra seratonin boost will drive Novak to a better 2014.

Hmm I'm afraid not. You see at some point Andy is going to realise that Kim isn't the woman for him. At that point I'll ditch my loving boyfriend and swoop. Then Andy and I with live happily ever after. The End.

swoop? That's player's jargon lady :laydownlaughing

I'm tempted to guess your age but I'll stay quiet............:angel:

Well it's gotta be either 16 or 97 if she was born in 1916, which I doubt. My guess is neither though and it's not nice to talk about age with ladies

 

[DarthFed]

On another note congrats to Novak and his future wife on their engagement. I wish them all the best.

Pretty sure it's not too far off for Andy and Kim either. Maybe that extra seratonin boost will drive Novak to a better 2014.

Amongst all the other problems women can cause they tend to ruin sports performance more than help. Maybe falling deeper in love has been part of Nole's problem this year. You have to compete like your life depends on it or you'll be at a serious disadvantage when the guy across the net does.

Ohhhhhhh now you're in big trouble with the ladies on here. Behind every successful man you'll find a good woman. Ask Roger.

Let's not kid ourselves...a long-term relationship is not as distracting a new romance. Novak has been with Jelena for years. If he takes a page from Roger, as you suggest, Iona, he'll get married over some weekend, and barely lose a step. Roger hardly blinked even when Mirka had twins. And I don't say that in a bad way. He just incorporated that all into his life, and kept playing tennis. I admire Fed for that. And maybe Novak takes a page and sees that it can be done.

A ring and kids changes a lot. Roger did lose a big step shortly after the twins were born. But who can blame him, family ultimately comes first.

 

[Iona16]

On another note congrats to Novak and his future wife on their engagement. I wish them all the best.

Pretty sure it's not too far off for Andy and Kim either. Maybe that extra seratonin boost will drive Novak to a better 2014.

Hmm I'm afraid not. You see at some point Andy is going to realise that Kim isn't the woman for him. At that point I'll ditch my loving boyfriend and swoop. Then Andy and I with live happily ever after. The End.

swoop? That's player's jargon lady :laydownlaughing

I'm tempted to guess your age but I'll stay quiet............:angel:

Well it's gotta be either 16 or 97 if she was born in 1916, which I doubt. My guess is neither though and it's not nice to talk about age with ladies

Haha. The 16 isn't a year or an age. I'm way too young to be concerned by age. Trust me I'm a perfect age for Andy.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

On another note congrats to Novak and his future wife on their engagement. I wish them all the best.

Pretty sure it's not too far off for Andy and Kim either. Maybe that extra seratonin boost will drive Novak to a better 2014.

Hmm I'm afraid not. You see at some point Andy is going to realise that Kim isn't the woman for him. At that point I'll ditch my loving boyfriend and swoop. Then Andy and I with live happily ever after. The End.

Well, at least one half of this may happen. I believe some years ago Andy and Kim
broke off (the alleged reason was Andy spends too much time on video games) and
then got back together.

 

[Iona16]

On another note congrats to Novak and his future wife on their engagement. I wish them all the best.

Pretty sure it's not too far off for Andy and Kim either. Maybe that extra seratonin boost will drive Novak to a better 2014.

Hmm I'm afraid not. You see at some point Andy is going to realise that Kim isn't the woman for him. At that point I'll ditch my loving boyfriend and swoop. Then Andy and I with live happily ever after. The End.

Well, at least one half of this may happen. I believe some years ago Andy and Kim
broke off (the alleged reason was Andy spends too much time on video games) and
then got back together.

I think 'alleged' is the key word. Tabloid speculation at best. Since they're a very private couple I doubt whether either would divulge why they temporarily split.