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Djokovic tries a novel way to get attention. From Sasha. Thanks.

Posted by tennisplanet on October 20, 2007

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13 Responses to “Djokovic tries a novel way to get attention. From Sasha. Thanks.”

  1. Jenny said

    October 20, 2007 at 2:34 pm

    Great clip Sasha thank you. I saw that incident. It was a good job she lost her hat and not her head. Seriously, Thank God it missed her eyes. Good response from Djokovic though, they didn’t show Fernando’s reaction here.

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  2. Sasha said

    October 20, 2007 at 3:49 pm

    Judging from his reaction, Nole must have thought he killed her. Glad she was ok, it could have been much more serious. And the reaction – he’s always a gentleman and regardless of what some may think (I see a lot of Nole-hate on this blog)- he genuinely is a caring and good-natured human being.

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  3. Eva said

    October 20, 2007 at 10:37 pm

    Sasha, re Djoko: It’s not hate what you see. It is that Djoko had made comments about Fed that were presumptuos and inapproriate. if not disrespectful. Here are a few:
    Early this year, he said that he can beat Fed (he got promptly defeated): note that he didn’t say he had a good chance.
    People are tired of watching Fed win, and that from now on Fed willl have to “share”.
    This is not what he said but what he did at Davis Cup: had so many timeouts that Fed was furious and swept him off the court. He continues this habit and/or tactic. I think if you need many medical timeouts you should withdraw from the game, because it’s not fair to the opponent, whose momentum can be impeded.
    On-court at U.S Open after his loss Djokos said to Fed that today Fed was the better man. It’s an attempt to equate himself with Roger, isn’t it?
    He stated that he wants to be number one (again, he didn’t say that it was his goal, but as if it was due to him).
    After a tournament in the fall, he read a news release in which he demanded more media attention for himself and a small group of players behind him. (As if this were up to Roger, whose match is frequently not broadcast when an English speaker, be it American, Great Brit, or Australian, is also playing.) And then, Fed had paid his dues to the game, with his extraordinary achievements). Also, Roger is credited with making tennis more popular, accommodating the media, gives interviews pre- and post-game, because he appreciates fans and audiences and their importance in reviving interest in the game. He does this by not being aloof and standoffish, as some others before him, which behaviour instead reinforced the idea of tennis as an elite game when tennis popularity was waning.
    Now there is more broadcasting of tournaments, articles in magazines, and photos and newspaper articles.

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  4. Dee said

    October 20, 2007 at 11:37 pm

    Nice clip!from all of them I think djokervic would be the only one to apologise like that.May be roddic and safin.But that was a really nice gesture.

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  5. Sasha said

    October 22, 2007 at 10:09 am

    Eva, some hardcore Fed fans might find Djokovic’s comments out of line because they hurt their feelings, however I fail to see what’s wrong with saying you A) want to be # 1 and B) can defeat your opponent . I also fail to see what’s so outrageous about believeing that you can equate yourself with your opponent? Many people would not be where they are today, had they not believed in what seemed impossible. It’s like Federer is this holy being, so God forbid you even mention your own name in the same sententence, because you’re just not worthy. It’s ridiculous. I wish more people believed they could be # 1. I for one am happy Djokovic rocked that boat. I like watching Federer play and there’s no doubt he’s the best – but I don’t think everyone else should just crawl back where they came from just because they’re not him.

    Regarding medical timeouts, I agree if you’re having that many issues you should just withdraw, but Djokovic cleaned up his act and turned it around, so when he requests one now it’s for a legitimate reason.

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  6. Anonymous said

    October 25, 2007 at 9:34 pm

    Sasha, I agree entirely with you. You took the words right out of my mouth.

    I seriously think some Federer fans are both blind and deaf. Federer fans complain about other players making presumptuous remarks. Yet, they don’t complain about the numerous self-serving statements Federer makes during post-matches and other media interviews such as (I am paraphrasing here) “I play so well”, “I am the greatest/one of the greatest”, “my accomplishments are amazing/incredible”, “I can’t believe how great I am” and “the other players must/should be in awe of me” . He also constantly talks about wanting to beat Sampras’ record and about Wimbeldon being the most important tournament in his eyes. I wonder if he would be singing a different tune if his record at Wimbeldon was not so good. How would Federer fans feel if Nadal were to declare that for him, the French Open is the most important and prestigious tournament. I am sorry to disappoint Federer’s fans, but the guy has an ego like the rest of the players on the circuit. They are all human after all. For instance, after winning the 2007 Australian Open, Federer declared (http://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/02/26/tennis.federer/index.html):
    “I guess I’m the best tennis player in the world. If I were another player, I would be amazed a little bit to see always the same guy winning,”. Talk about humility!

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  7. Sasha said

    October 26, 2007 at 8:34 pm

    Anonymous, yes,it’s interesting how Federer’s tennis greatness and image plays into the way people interpret his remarks. It’s strange how easily we fall victim to imposed biases.

    Rubbing it in is somehow sportsmanlike, I guess, if it comes from the best, but ambition must be a clear case of rudeness when it comes from those below him. When asked about the battle for number 2 he said “Number 2, number 3, they’re unimportant, number 1 is what counts”. I mean, I could translate this but I hope it’s obvious. If it’s only the number 1 that counts, then I guess we only really need one tennis player in the world, everyone else is a joke? Everyone else’s effort is pointless, and they should just seize to exist. Granted, Federer knows how to be politically correct most of the time, and he does it well. But as far as I’m concerned, the true meaning is just too easy to spot. The real virtue is when you have the alibi for being arrogant and conceited, yet you don’t have the desire or need to use it.

    Anyway, he is the best player around still, and I don’t mean to take away from that. I just wish people were more objective and realistic and less inclined to take everyone else’s ambition as an insult.

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  8. Brooke said

    October 27, 2007 at 6:23 am

    I’m with you, Sasha and Anonymous. I don’t think Djokovic’s comments are inappropriate at all. People seem to forget that professionals make their living out of tennis; it isn’t some game at the local country club.

    If you’re not entering a tournament to win, then there’s no point in entering; so, it’s only natural that Djokovic would say he could beat Federer and win the event. The second he starts to become like some of the other players (Blake) and join the Roger Federer fan club, he might as well not even play because he already lost.

    People (Not all people, of course) ARE tired of watching Federer win, so why can’t Djokovic express that?

    Why shouldn’t Nole be able to equate himself with Federer? Federer was an up-and-comer once too.

    I’m sure Nole knows that it’s not up to Roger to get other players more media attention.

    I can’t speak for other counties but in the U.S., with regards to Federer, it’s pretty much “Feda-who?” He’s not too well-known outside of tennis fans, so I’m not sure how much more popular he made tennis.

    I’m glad he cares about the sport, accommodates the media, gives pre- and post-game interviews, and isn’t standoffish, but is that any reason to be praised. Thank you, Saint Roger, for being a decent human being.

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  9. Bigfish said

    October 27, 2007 at 7:13 pm

    It is fine for Dojokvic to express his ambition about wanting to be number#1. Even an amateur player would love to be number#1, why wouldn’t Dojokvic who clearly shows potential?

    It sure isn’t anything wrong when Federer said “Number#1, that is what it counts.” (I personally thought he gave a swift answer by not making any biased comments on either Nadal or Dojokvic. Especially, question is being “Novak, he’s not ready for No. 1, but do you think he’s ready to take No. 2 from Nadal?”) Isn’t it the Number#1 Dojokvic said he wanted?

    And he wanted to break Sampras’ record. Who wants to stop winning at 12 or 13 GSs and says that is enough, let’s not break record?

    “I guess I am the best in the world.” Why not? I He has been world number#1 player for over 2 years when he made that comment, how else he was supposed to say? “I think I am lucky to be number#1 for over 2 years benefiting from easy draws and opponents bowing out without even playing?” Federer had fought hard and earned the right to say what he said.

    And why shouldn’t he say Wimbledon is his favorite tournament? It is like a favorite subject to a student. When one favors a subject, he naturally does well in that subject. It is cause and effect. Why would Federer need to sing a different song?

    I agree with Anonymous that Federer is just like any other confident players (I wouldn’t call them egoists.), believing in his achievement, his talents, and his hard work. Mindset is a key element for players, if a player doesn’t believe he is capable of winning; he will sure end up losing. Federer has been able to maintain his level of games day-in and day-out for over 3 years; without assurance, how would he have achieved this far?

    What I admire about Federer is besides his beautiful styles of games, and talents, how he conducts himself on and off-court. His sportsmanship has no fault; there is never extra side-court or on-court gamesmanship. His demeanor never differs when serving 0-40 or serving match point. Humility is not a necessity in competitive sports. (Aren’t Sampras, and Becker still saying Federer is dominating because of the weak era? They certainly are entitled to their own opinions, of course.) It is only decent not to be bashing or belittling other players without cause. IMO, there are hardly any flaws in Federer’s off-court behaviors; he speaks, acts like a true sportsman, at least when the camera is rolling. However, that is the Federer most fans will get to know, I am extremely content with what I see. So I thank God for letting me witness the greatest greatness, and thank Federer for just being who he is.

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  10. Manon said

    February 8, 2008 at 2:43 pm

    I am a huge Fed fan, but do agree with Sasha’s comments. Djoko has a right to flex his muscles and grab what he can. I really don’t have an issue with him–although I can’t say I find him charming–he seems very calculated in his “charm.” For ex., he knew the crowd was against him at the AO final and had prepared the speech in order to “win them over.” In any case, he played beautiful tennis (except for the damn bouncing, which he really should have been called on MANY times). What I really find offensive and tasteless is his family’s antics. He really needs to reign them in and tell them to tone it down a notch or two. They behaved like petulant children (so there are Tsonga fans behind you, SO WHAT? GET USED TO IT!) and did NOTHING to endear themselves to anyone (get rid of the stupid NOLE shirts already, while you’re at it). He may be on his way up, but he will never have the sea of devotion that Fed has with his fans. There is a lack of tact and class, admit it guys.

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  11. tennisfan said

    February 10, 2008 at 3:40 am

    “he will never have the sea of devotion that Fed has with his fans. There is a lack of tact and class, admit it guys.”

    Hilarios!!!

    Has Federer deserved this “classy” label for being an ignorant as he has never heard of Sigmund Freud nor Fyodor Dostoevsky? I find that sad. He is so vain.
    Sometimes I really wonder..

    ..people who lack ability to see beyond appearances.. :(

    Federer is one of the best tennis players of all time. Nobody can deny that but he’s far from ‘classy’. Good manners are good point to start but surely not enough. He should read some book. Any book.. as I got the impression that’s something he almost never does and is even proud of that in a way.

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  12. anna said

    March 23, 2008 at 9:02 am

    He is a gentleman!Class and taste too!Federer is good, but Djokovic is better!

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  13. Bill said

    April 12, 2008 at 10:22 pm

    Jocko’s appearance on Leno was perfect. I like the part where he declared now he gets the girls. Spoken like a trye Beatle. Or cockroach.

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