Just a couple days after calling the mighty Federer vulnerable, Novak Djokovic was upset in the second round at Wimbledon, falling in straight sets. His opponent, Marat Safin, might be one of the toughest second-round opponents Djokovic could have drawn, but the manner of his exit was quite embarrassing. Novak double-faulted on consecutive points to end the match. Maybe Novak spent too much time practicing his imitations of other players, and too little on his serve.
Safin, the Australian Open champ in 2005, is quite the solid player, though he hasn't really been at peak form lately. Maybe his sister's run to the finals as a 13 seed at the French Open inspired him. Safin certainly has the talent to make a run at the semifinal berth that many had already penciled Djokovic into, but a victory over Federer would be a real stunner.
If nothing else, Djokovic's loss makes the gap between the top 2 players and everyone else that much clearer. Expect a Federer vs. Nadal final.
June 25, 2008
Djokovic is the Vulnerable One
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Anyone check his betting slips?
The title of the article is impressive. It takes a lot for Djokovic before he can make rash comments about the great Federer. This is a real lesson as to who is vulnerable and how great Federer is.
Well, everyone is vulnerable and sure, Fed is. We've seen that this year, the FO finals alone speaks volumes. Djokovic is vulnerable too. He's had a bad day, so what? Are you happy he lost? Indulge yourself. That will be one of your last chances.
I don't speak for Russell, but I'm not happy he lost. I'd like the semifinals to be as competitive as possible.
I'm actually quite disappointed he lost. I like him better than Roger the Great and Rafa, and would have enjoyed seeing him win or at least make a competitive semi and maybe final. However, it's hard to think of him in that class when he double-faults on consecutive points to lose the match. It's no embarrassment to lose to Safin, but the manner and timing of the loss were embarrassing.
Wow, some anonymous posters sure take offense to everything. Maybe that is why they are anonymous.
Maybe djokovic should watch his mouth.He has a tendency to underrate federer's and nadal's acheivements and deservedly he has been beaten up most of the time when he plays them.
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