Tennis: Wimbledon 2021

[kihei]

Have you seen the new Rolex commercial?

Downright pathetic from Federer.

You think Federer writes the content of Rolex ads?

Rolex wants to sell watches. They think taking that stance--Roger's greatness transcends numbers-- will help them do so. And they are very likely right. That position will be popular with a ton of people. Like me, for instance. Get used to it.

 

[kihei]

Hsieh wins the doubles. Yay

 

[Fire Treliving]

You think Federer writes the content of Rolex ads?

Rolex wants to sell watches. They think taking that stance--Roger's greatness transcends numbers-- will help them do so. And they are very likely right. That position will be popular with a ton of people. Like me, for instance. Get used to it.

He could have easily vetoed it.

Funny, this wasn't the stance they were taking when Federer was ahead of Novak and Nadal in the GS race. Then it was all about records, winning, and grand slams. Now when it's clear he is going to be left behind by the other two, suddenly numbers and titles don't matter.

 

[kihei]

Hey, if Nole wins today he is GOÀT in my book, first among equals. But there will be an interesting conversation to be had about what defines greatest and that discussion will go beyond records. Nole is the best but he will still be seen by the general public as being Hank Aaron to Roger's Babe Ruth.

 

[MsMeow]

I am not watching but am PVRing. In the radio they said Djokovic was cruising in the first set and I checked the app to see Berretini took it in a breaker. What's going on?

 

[kihei]

I am not watching but am PVRing. In the radio they said Djokovic was cruising in the first set and I checked the app to see Berretini took it in a breaker. What's going on?

Yeah, just sailing along. And then, whoops. Got unexpectedly broken serving for the set. At least this should get his attention.

 

[kihei]

Nole takes the second set sort of with authority, going up 4-love, but then squandering a break on the way to 6-4.

 

[Filppula]

Hands down worst performance thus far from Novak in a GS final in a long, long time.

 

[kihei]

Nole showing real signs of nerves, but holds for 4-2 in the third.

 

[kihei]

Nursing the ball tentatively, Nole still manages to hold for the third set.

 

[I am not exposed]

Hands down worst performance thus far from Novak in a GS final in a long, long time.

And he still wins in 4 sets.

 

[kihei]

Nole breaks serve for the win. Great and historic win.

 

[Filppula]

And he still wins in 4 sets.

Absolute freak. Guy just point after point challenges you. Makes you play the extra ball. Ridiculous.

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

So happy for Djokovic! 20 majors ties Nadal and Federer. Those 3 guys are pretty amazing!

 

[Novak Djokovic]

I am so proud of Nole today, not his best match but he did it.

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

Hands down worst performance thus far from Novak in a GS final in a long, long time.

This is correct.

And he still wins in 4 sets.

This is also correct.

 

[PanniniClaus]

He just plays the big points so well. My least favorite of the big 3 but he does have my respect.

 

[Fighter]

Berrettini did have an outside chance in this final, but he didn't play at his best; nevermind Nole, who played just decently enough to bring it home without much fuss. Some flashes of brilliance from both, but this wasn't a final for the ages, if not for the fact that the GOAT debate is officially over.
Being italian and a big Djokovic fan, this was the perfect final: I'm gutted for Matteo, but I'm pretty sure he'll be back for more in the future.

 

[PensandCaps]

Not sure there is an argument anymore of who is the best to ever play.

 

[Panteras]

I’m a Nadal fan, but you have to respect greatness. Djoko is the overall goat. Better distribution of trophies. Fed is done. Nadal “might” have more in him. These young up and comers are really disappointing. Tennis is going to go on a real weird phase once big three are gone.

 

[NextBigThing]

Novak will probably win Gold in Tokyo and win the US open. That would be greatest performance in a calendar year in history. GOAT

 

[PensandCaps]

Novak will probably win Gold in Tokyo and win the US open. That would be greatest performance in a calendar year in history. GOAT

I'd skip the Tokyo and rest for the U.S. Open.

 

[kihei]

I'd skip the Tokyo and rest for the U.S. Open.

Agreed. That would be the wise thing to do.

 

[NextBigThing]

I'd skip the Tokyo and rest for the U.S. Open.

All 4 slams in a year has been done before. All 4 slams plus an Olympic gold has never been done. Novak wants to make history.

 

[PensandCaps]

All 4 slams in a year has been done before. All 4 slams plus an Olympic gold has never been done. Novak wants to make history.

I just don't find Gold medals being worth much. It would be well in his interest to lock down the U.S. Open and complete the Calendar slam.

If he gets the U.S Open, He will be favourite in Australia and on track to be the first to ever win 5 in a row.