Comments on: NOVAK DJOKOVIC IS STILL HURTING FROM NADAL LOSS http://gototennis.com/2009/06/14/novak-djokovic-is-still-hurting-from-nadal-loss/ Tennis blog. Tennis news. Tennis gossip. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:22:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: freakyfriteshttp://gototennis.com/2009/06/14/novak-djokovic-is-still-hurting-from-nadal-loss/#comment-5805 freakyfrites Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:06:11 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=9285#comment-5805 I like the idea that he's just venting and relieving some pressure. Maybe that's all it is. I was thinking he was getting a little depressed! I like the idea that he’s just venting and relieving some pressure. Maybe that’s all it is. I was thinking he was getting a little depressed!

]]> By: freakyfriteshttp://gototennis.com/2009/06/14/novak-djokovic-is-still-hurting-from-nadal-loss/#comment-5804 freakyfrites Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:05:30 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=9285#comment-5804 Oh yes, the monkey grooming is really cute! Rafa's expression is priceless. Oh yes, the monkey grooming is really cute! Rafa’s expression is priceless.

]]> By: freakyfriteshttp://gototennis.com/2009/06/14/novak-djokovic-is-still-hurting-from-nadal-loss/#comment-5803 freakyfrites Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:04:30 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=9285#comment-5803 That's a very interesting theory, JFK! Why do you think that loss at the Olympics cost him so much, mentally? Was it just the huge occasion? If you ever see Novak, be sure to ask him about it and report back! That’s a very interesting theory, JFK! Why do you think that loss at the Olympics cost him so much, mentally? Was it just the huge occasion?

If you ever see Novak, be sure to ask him about it and report back!

]]> By: freakyfriteshttp://gototennis.com/2009/06/14/novak-djokovic-is-still-hurting-from-nadal-loss/#comment-5802 freakyfrites Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:02:53 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=9285#comment-5802 Novak just takes himself a little too seriously which is why I think he gets so defensive and grumpy. Hopefully he's sorting that out! Novak just takes himself a little too seriously which is why I think he gets so defensive and grumpy. Hopefully he’s sorting that out!

]]> By: dootsiezhttp://gototennis.com/2009/06/14/novak-djokovic-is-still-hurting-from-nadal-loss/#comment-5772 dootsiez Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:49:05 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=9285#comment-5772 I see it more as a way to take some pressure off his shoulders. I'm not too worried about Djokovic, unless say ... del Potro or Tsonga ends up in his quarter. I see it more as a way to take some pressure off his shoulders. I’m not too worried about Djokovic, unless say … del Potro or Tsonga ends up in his quarter.

]]> By: Carriehttp://gototennis.com/2009/06/14/novak-djokovic-is-still-hurting-from-nadal-loss/#comment-5764 Carrie Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:27:23 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=9285#comment-5764 I'm not the hugest Nole fan, but it's still really sad to see someone with his talent struggle with self-confidence like this. Even more than that loss to Nadal, Andy Murray's rise has shaken him, I think. Here's hoping he pulls it together, because when he's on, he plays some really exciting tennis. I’m not the hugest Nole fan, but it’s still really sad to see someone with his talent struggle with self-confidence like this. Even more than that loss to Nadal, Andy Murray’s rise has shaken him, I think.

Here’s hoping he pulls it together, because when he’s on, he plays some really exciting tennis.

]]> By: JFKhttp://gototennis.com/2009/06/14/novak-djokovic-is-still-hurting-from-nadal-loss/#comment-5762 JFK Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:11:07 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=9285#comment-5762 Ouch. I'm sure he's still heartbroken after that Madrid loss. I have this theory that he hasn't been the same player since Nadal beat him at the Olympics. Maybe he'll play without pressure at Wimbledon. Ouch. I’m sure he’s still heartbroken after that Madrid loss. I have this theory that he hasn’t been the same player since Nadal beat him at the Olympics. Maybe he’ll play without pressure at Wimbledon.

]]> By: C.F.http://gototennis.com/2009/06/14/novak-djokovic-is-still-hurting-from-nadal-loss/#comment-5749 C.F. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:01:20 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=9285#comment-5749 Sad face :( I don't like when Djokovic takes the "whatever, I'm not really playing well, so why would anyone, including myself, expect much from me?" route. It was like this with the racquet-change-gate. He hadn't adjusted to the racquet, he didn't expect excellent results, so no one should... and so he started jumping from tournament to tournament (and losing), making a weird start to the 2009 season. He had great performances afterwards, but I'm sure that mindset early in the year had some impact in his season - and probably in his ranking, but I'm not sure Murray's rise could be prevented. In a way, I'm so glad Djokovic lost early in Wimbledon last year. This means he has nothing to lose this year, so he should simply go for it. I believe he should try a lighter, happy, approach. Hey, if he makes to 3rd round, it will already be better than last year! That's why I think that if he stops being so gloomy, he'll probably reach the semis. Heck, even the final, but as much as I like the kid... I still prefer the Rafa-Roger party. Sad face :(

I don’t like when Djokovic takes the “whatever, I’m not really playing well, so why would anyone, including myself, expect much from me?” route. It was like this with the racquet-change-gate. He hadn’t adjusted to the racquet, he didn’t expect excellent results, so no one should… and so he started jumping from tournament to tournament (and losing), making a weird start to the 2009 season. He had great performances afterwards, but I’m sure that mindset early in the year had some impact in his season – and probably in his ranking, but I’m not sure Murray’s rise could be prevented.

In a way, I’m so glad Djokovic lost early in Wimbledon last year. This means he has nothing to lose this year, so he should simply go for it. I believe he should try a lighter, happy, approach. Hey, if he makes to 3rd round, it will already be better than last year!

That’s why I think that if he stops being so gloomy, he’ll probably reach the semis. Heck, even the final, but as much as I like the kid… I still prefer the Rafa-Roger party.

]]> By: Mixedblessings89http://gototennis.com/2009/06/14/novak-djokovic-is-still-hurting-from-nadal-loss/#comment-5742 Mixedblessings89 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:30:11 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=9285#comment-5742 Check this out... Love the picture Lol :D http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/columnists/matthew_syed/article6465803.ece Not too sure about the writing, so I just skipped to the end of it, but the picture was so cute, I had to tell you about it. Check this out… Love the picture Lol :D

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/columnists/matthew_syed/article6465803.ece

Not too sure about the writing, so I just skipped to the end of it, but the picture was so cute, I had to tell you about it.

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