When you read this, Novak says something about no one knowing what it feels like, even if he looks OK. Thinking about how he used to retire from matches seemingly often and easily, maybe it's just that he has a low tolerance for pain/discomfort. Doesn't explain why he likes to talk about it so much, though.About time a player called him out on his injury...
‘Everyone’s seeing what’s been happening’: Demon hints at Djokovic injury conspiracy
‘You tell me’: Demon weighs in on Djoker injury conspiracy, declares ‘everyone sees what’s happening’www.foxsports.com.au
I would never talk about a niggling injury I had coming to any tournament, just my opinion, it does leave you open for criticism, and or people not believing you, if you suddenly appear physically fine,also it can give your opponent a 'physical and mental' edge over you.
I think at this point, we're going to see Rune and Alcaraz have an ongoing fight for the top, and probably go back and forth many times. Then there will be a solid group of challengers - guys that might sneak into #1 for a bit, win a Slam or two, but not be consistently up there with "Alcarune." Korda could be one of those guys, along with FAA, Sinner, etc. But I see Rune and Alcaraz as above the pack, but the gap is--and will always be--significantly more narrow than it was with the Big Three.
Maybe he should think about this for a minute, then. Perhaps it is the case that he can beat everyone on tour with one hamstring tied behind his back, but if he's going to go blabbing on about his niggles, and then beat players many times x0, x1, x2 in sets, and even go on to win the tournament, and rarely lose time off the tour, people are going to ask questions. A variable in this he could change would be to keep it to himself.
I think I already answered this, when I replied to your post a couple of minutes ago, regarding Novak talking about his hamstring problems
It's his attention seeking nature. This whole I may have to pull out, I may not play etc it's Bs. Too many players/athletes I like have lost a lot of their careers due to injury, so I can't stand when anybody milks a little ache pretending it's a serious injury. Also he is clueless about painkillers they might take the edge of things but they are not miracle pills, or I should say the ones wada allow are not miracle pills
It's his attention seeking nature. This whole I may have to pull out, I may not play etc it's Bs. Too many players/athletes I like have lost a lot of their careers due to injury, so I can't stand when anybody milks a little ache pretending it's a serious injury. Also he is clueless about painkillers they might take the edge of things but they are not miracle pills, or I should say the ones wada allow are not miracle pills
I suppose you did. I was reacting to your post quoting him, in his complaint that everyone talks about his injuries. I was emphasizing his complicity in his own problem. I don't think there's a limit on opinions around here. Clearly.
He's always the victim. Nadal has had the same treatment for years, same with Murray, even Federer had people question his back injury. Your either injured like poor CA or your playing. Can't be both.
If you're talking about here and on other tennis forums, sure, why not? Same as there was always a strong correlation between "Rafa haters" and "Federer fans." (I'm not talking about you.) This is not brain surgery. But in the wider world, and amongst more casual fans, I'm sure you've noticed that is a bit more difficult for many to embrace. He does provide more material.
Thanks for coming over to the men's side to post. I didn't find Shelton's behavior offensive, personally, but I guess we'll see. Have to give Paul the edge, given age/experience. Korda is the one I most like, of the 3, but I've watched his game more. Again, Khachanov has more experience, but I find his game much more one-dimensional, which I hope Korda can exploit.
Every eventIf Novak's such an attn. seeker, why is it Rafa's injuries are brought up every event he plays? Come on; be fair! If Djokovic's a jerk, so is Nadal!
Rafa sure has said too much in the past I think a lot of his fans will admit that. In Rafa's defence he has had a few chronic injuries which he has been very open about. Djokovic injuries/ailments are usually top secret and a bit mysterious, almost as if he got an ache in the leg goes on the mayo clinic self-diagnoses the injury but stops reading before the part where it says the injury takes 3 months to heal 
I think you can see the difference. Commies, writers and tennis fans have been gaming how long Rafa's body will hold out since the first big knee injury issue in 2009. They wonder about the state of his body even when there's no issue. The majority of this does not come from him. When asked about something during a tournament, he all but always will say he won't talk about it. Generally, he exposes injuries when they become obvious on court, or after the fact. Djokovic, on the other hand, likes to let it all out there ahead of time, and then it usually comes to nothing.If Novak's such an attn. seeker, why is it Rafa's injuries are brought up every event he plays? Come on; be fair! If Djokovic's a jerk, so is Nadal!
Fair enough. As you know, I find the whole thing tedious - at least beyond playful teasing (which I participate in).
I suppose that's a question of one's tolerance for "playful teasing." I have a lot.
I don't think the point is that Rafa fans hate Novak more than Roger fans hate Novak. That's clear, and clear why. I was also stating that there are a lot of people out there who can't warm up to Djokovic, in the wider world.
Good one! But, if you think there were just 2, you've been around here a shorter time than I thought. If your favorite had been the object of years of drug accusations and otherwise endless trolling, you might realize how bad the "hating" was. I think you see it in the backlash from Nadal trolls. There's a constant "I'll use your tools against you." At the very least, what Djokovic faces, from reasonable posters, is holding him accountable for what he actually does. At least we don't make stuff up.
