But even the haters secretly know that a shot required only once in every five rallies - and which actually works well eight out of 10 times despite being "bad" - is probably the strongest "weakness" anyone could have. The theory that Novak Djokovic does nothing spectacular is, in reality, rather rubbish.
The geometric perfection that Djokovic produces on a tennis court with his groundstroke angles, the paranormal ways in which he stretches his body to retrieve otherwise certain winners, the speed at which he gets back into position within a split-second - these are all spectacles to behold for every tennis nerd.
Watching Djokovic redirect the pace of the opponent's shot is like watching a wizard make the ball stop as it comes to him, then use his wand to carefully drop the ball exactly where he wants on the other side of the court.
It is only when Djokovic hands in his racket for good, after he has won about 27 Slams , that we will realize how tennis was once upon a time perfected by a man from Belgrade.
And it might be too late by then. Novak Djokovic being a 'perfect' player is something that I have scorned every time he has stepped on the court over the past 10 years. His godlike perfection has had me praying for him to lose on multiple occasions. Being a fan of his biggest rivals has only added to my desperation whenever he has won. And he has won almost always. Some of the most heartbreaking moments I have had as a tennis fan for almost two decades have been directly caused by Novak Djokovic.
But like many others over the years, I have finally realized that you can either hate someone who you know has no flaws, or you can sit back and enjoy the unique brand of excellence that he brings to the sport. I have chosen the latter, even if it means he will keep beating my favorite players until eternity. New User posted their first comment. Log in. Tennis Wimbledon Feature. Novak Djokovic. Modified 22 Jul Feature. They are simply perfect at what they do. Novak Djokovic: Hated for being too good?
They hate how perfect that scrawny third wheel has become. It is time to admit that Novak Djokovic, and not Roger Federer, is the perfect tennis player But The Mighty Fed never had to face the wrath of the crowd or social media the way Djokovic does. Novak Djokovic: The magician whose tricks are simple, but inimitable While many have made their peace with reality, there is a section of the "Fedal crowd" which still shies from admitting Novak Djokovic's flawlessness.
Novak Djokovic is the textbook tennis player You only need to produce something outside the ordinary to overcome a weakness in the ordinary. Why I can't be a Novak Djokovic fan. Edited by Musab Abid Wimbledon Roger Federer Novak Djokovic. Login to post your comment. Show More Comments. No thanks Delete. Cancel Update. Login to reply. Cancel Reply. Contact Us. Tennis Wimbledon Feature. Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon Modified 14 Jul Feature.
Novak Djokovic is almost too perfect, compared to the more human Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal I have spent a lot of time trying to understand why I dislike watching Novak Djokovic so much.
Why then? It all comes down to something I can only vaguely describe as "coldness". It is a mirror we hold to life. No one wins a dance, boy. The point of dancing is the motion that a body makes. A well-played game of tak reveals the moving of a mind. There is a beauty to these things for those with eyes to see it.
Why would I ever want to win a game such as this? Edited by Musab Abid Wimbledon Roger Federer Novak Djokovic. Login to post your comment. Show More Comments. No thanks Delete. Cancel Update. Login to reply. Cancel Reply. Contact Us. GDPR Compliance. Writer Awards. Tech Blog. For the most part, though, the Serb has spent his career being the other guy, the player whom spectators are not cheering for—or are actively rooting against.
Djokovic was cast as the third man, the spoiler, the interloper. Ivan Lendl, who was the No. Read: A tale of two tennis G. Djokovic, by contrast, wants to be the crowd favorite.
He never puts it quite so bluntly; he simply acknowledges that he would enjoy having the fans on his side. But in the locker room, it is common knowledge that he craves the adoration lavished on Federer and Nadal. Like he wants to be like Roger. Early in his career, Djokovic tried to win over fans by entertaining them.
He would do impersonations of other players—Nadal picking at his wedgie, that sort of thing. He was playful with the crowd: Egged on by fans during an exhibition match in England some years ago, he turned a shirt change into a mock strip tease. But Djokovic the ham could never convert the laughter into love, and eventually he started appealing more directly for affection. After winning matches, he would walk to the center of the court and extend his hands outward from his chest in a big swooping motion, pivoting to each section of the stadium and repeating the gesture.
The fans have refused to give him their hearts in return. When the two met in the U. He has a temper, and his outbursts can be ugly. Open after smacking a ball in frustration and accidentally hitting a line judge.
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