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What hurts Djokovic most about not being able to win another Slam or retain the No. 1 rank longer as compared to past players in similar 'expected' situation given age, mileage etc.?
First correct answer: Wall Of Fame listing.
Winner / Correct answer: Monday, 24th October, 2016.
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He self imploded, not like there's real competition around, especially from younger players. So, seemingly there was an easy path to glory.
Also, and this is just my opinion, he hates being worse than Federer in any regard. No matter all other players and their stats.
Posted by: Veglia | 10/17/2016 at 05:24 PM
Federer winning another slam.
Posted by: O | 10/17/2016 at 05:28 PM
Or Nadal winning another slam.
Posted by: O | 10/17/2016 at 05:29 PM
No other #1 has been such a national hero. Slipping in his compatriots eyes probably hurts him. That is why the move back to Serbia, to milk that adulation as much as possible while it's still there.
Posted by: Alpha | 10/17/2016 at 05:34 PM
Federer or Nadal will surpass him in the rankings.
Posted by: O | 10/17/2016 at 05:56 PM
Oh no, he'll enjoy god-like status in Serbia for ever and ever.
Posted by: Veglia | 10/17/2016 at 06:14 PM
He allowed his complacency to bring things to this state. A "hare" who thought he could catch some sleep while the poor tortoise (read Murray) catches up
Posted by: nick | 10/17/2016 at 09:09 PM
That even though he has achieved the 4 slams
he has reached no. 1
he has become the national hero of Serbia
He is not as well loved and respected as Federer.
Posted by: alex | 10/19/2016 at 05:09 PM
Probably losing to Murray in 2 GS finals. I can understand losing to Rafa,Stan and Roger in the finals of GS but losing to Murray is unforgivable. If he had won he would be at 14 GS tying Rafa. He has lost 9 slam finals so far in his 21 GS finals which is a very poor record and he has no excuse. I mean he is still at his prime. I wonder how many more chances he will have. He is going to hit 30 soon. After that its going to get very difficult for sure.
Posted by: Jabali | 10/20/2016 at 01:11 AM
Tomato can field
Posted by: RafaKenya | 10/20/2016 at 01:26 AM
Opps, just read Veglia's comment
Posted by: RafaKenya | 10/20/2016 at 01:28 AM
Jabali, I feel this is true, he must regret losing so many finals. However, I don't think this is related to TP's question which, in my view, discusses now and near future.
Posted by: Veglia | 10/20/2016 at 04:48 AM
Yeah Vegila you are right. I just expressed my opinion. I am so sad that tennis may face its darkest day yet when Murray becomes world number 1. I just don't like his game. I mean its so ugly. Hope Novak doesn't lose number 1 Murray. Any other player is fine :P
Posted by: Jabali | 10/20/2016 at 05:04 AM
"tennis may face its darkest day yet when Murray becomes world number 1"
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I've never been a big fan of Murray's game ---
certainly not when comparing it to those of Roger and Rafa and Novak.
But from a historical point of view, which is always my foremost lens of interest,
I would feel kind of bad for him and his fans if he ended his career
without even briefly being the #1 ranked player in the world,
given the incredible amount he has achieved compared to
how little certain previous #1s did [ Muster never winning a match at Wimbledon;
Rios only once making it past the Quarters at any Slam, etc ].
For me, WORTHY easily trumps "ugly".
Posted by: Gary Moser | 10/20/2016 at 10:29 AM
Gary, the facts you provided here re Muster and Rios are fascinating!!! With Murray as new no 1 it feels a bit like the Hewitt/Roddick period, while we were waiting for Roger The Federer. From current selection I still think only Zverev has the potential to be the new No 1. The other option will be Murray/Djokovic weakly ruling the top of the game until further notice.
Posted by: Veglia | 10/20/2016 at 11:40 AM
I think Novak Djokovic craves respect. The loss of it is almost too much to handle.
Without an "Only player to..." associated with his achievements, (beyond Serbia) he will see himself as just another player in the Nadal/Federer era.
He likes to be the sun. He doesn't want to have a curtain of clouds restricting his shine. He wants respect.
Posted by: b | 10/20/2016 at 12:59 PM
The fact that after winning the French Open he lost his motivation and love for playing competitive tennis, therefore he will never be considered the GOAT.
Posted by: ricke | 10/20/2016 at 05:02 PM
he did everything physically and mentally possible to get to be the GOAT, and it hasn't worked out and his body and world are crumbling
Posted by: Stella | 10/20/2016 at 05:26 PM
Never won an Olympic gold medal, no silver either.
Posted by: O | 10/21/2016 at 04:08 PM
Murray Nadal both two golss, Federer gold silver, Wawrinka gold, Delpotro silver, Djokovic bronze.
Posted by: O | 10/21/2016 at 04:10 PM
Even though he's probably sad about not winning gold an OI, it's definitively not "What hurts Djokovic most about not being able to win another Slam or retain the No. 1"
Posted by: Veglia | 10/21/2016 at 06:42 PM
Not being invited to rafanadalacademy inauguration! ;-) LOL
Posted by: TPSchop | 10/23/2016 at 12:48 AM
Not being as popular as Federer
Posted by: Mircea Bumbesti | 10/23/2016 at 02:37 AM
TP today is the 24th.
Where is the answer
Posted by: alex | 10/24/2016 at 02:50 PM
WINNER: VEGLIA
"Seemingly there was an easy path to glory."
Posted by: Tennis Planet | 10/24/2016 at 03:55 PM
Congrats Veglia. All good answers---the Olympic medal is probably a big deal to him, since he's not from a huge nation. We Americans usually downplay that.
Posted by: Bettyjane | 10/24/2016 at 04:21 PM
Thanks. Unlike Djokovic, who gave up, I'm going to keep fighting for WoF's despite my age, two kids and prospect of Federer winning another Wimbledon!!!
Posted by: Veglia | 10/24/2016 at 05:12 PM