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[Kemarit]

Nick Kyrgios seems to like to provoke Djokovic.
In Instagram live with Andy Murray, Kyrgios told Murray that in his opinion, he is a better player than Djokovic.
''Djokovic couldn't return my services well, and you returned even my winners. He (Djokovic) was running away from my service''  
Source: https://www.index.hr/sport/clanak/kyrgios-ne-pusta-djokovica-na-miru-bolji-si-od-novaka-on-je-bjezao-od-mog-servisa/2183535.aspx

Those two have a history between them, but Djokovic doesn't want to ride those news, and even in one of his interviews, pre-Covid 19, he thinks that Nick is a nice guy. So I doubt that Djokovic will official response to the latest tirade of Nick in this pandemic. Maybe Nick is just bored during his lock down or he really just making fun when he says that. That is very typical of him anyway, it's like he always wanted to get some attention. And to be fair, it was only Djokovic that he publicly critize, even Nadal and Federer has their fair share of attacks from Nick as well.

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[verita1]

Just some interesting news in the tennis world.

Rafel Nadal's warning to world No.1: Djokovic needs vaccination to play

Rafael Nadal says world No.1 Novak Djokovic will need to be vaccinated to keep playing if tennis' governing bodies make coronavirus shots obligatory once they become available.

Nadal said week that Djokovic and all players will have to follow the rules when tennis eventually returns to action.

World No.2 Nadal said no one can be forced to take the vaccine and everyone should be free to make their choices, but all players will have to comply if tennis officials require "vaccination to travel" and to "protect" everyone on the tour.

"Then Djokovic will have to be vaccinated if he wants to keep playing tennis at the top level," Nadal said. told Nadal told the Spanish newspaper La Voz de Galicia

"The same for me. Everyone will have to follow the rules, just like now we have to stay at home."

Djokovic recently said he was against taking a vaccine for the coronavirus even if it became mandatory to travel. He later said he was open to changing his mind.

https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/nadal-djokovic-needs-vaccination-to-play/12c67fd9-ea5e-46a7-9b9e-67cd12f6d6f5

I'm not familiar with Novak Djokovic statement about not wanting to be vaccinated if ever if will be mandatory and of course if vaccine have been discovered for covid-19 virus. Obviously, everyone should get vaccinated, I don't understand why Djokovic is against it on the first place. Maybe he thinks it can affect his performance maybe? I don't know.

When the vaccine is available and mandated, I think players should be vaccinated against the Coronavirus.
The human mind is unpredictable, there are people around the world who are dying and suffering from this pandemic and who wish to regain their health and be free of the Coronavirus.

[Daniel91]

Nick Kyrgios seems to like to provoke Djokovic.
In Instagram live with Andy Murray, Kyrgios told Murray that in his opinion, he is a better player than Djokovic.
''Djokovic couldn't return my services well, and you returned even my winners. He (Djokovic) was running away from my service''  
Source: https://www.index.hr/sport/clanak/kyrgios-ne-pusta-djokovica-na-miru-bolji-si-od-novaka-on-je-bjezao-od-mog-servisa/2183535.aspx

Those two have a history between them, but Djokovic doesn't want to ride those news, and even in one of his interviews, pre-Covid 19, he thinks that Nick is a nice guy. So I doubt that Djokovic will official response to the latest tirade of Nick in this pandemic. Maybe Nick is just bored during his lock down or he really just making fun when he says that. That is very typical of him anyway, it's like he always wanted to get some attention. And to be fair, it was only Djokovic that he publicly critize, even Nadal and Federer has their fair share of attacks from Nick as well.

I agree with you.
Nick is like "big child " with great potential but it seems he will never reach top in the tennis because of his character.
It's sad to see something like this, lost chance for great tennis career.

[vella85]

Nick Kyrgios seems to like to provoke Djokovic.
In Instagram live with Andy Murray, Kyrgios told Murray that in his opinion, he is a better player than Djokovic.
''Djokovic couldn't return my services well, and you returned even my winners. He (Djokovic) was running away from my service''  
Source: https://www.index.hr/sport/clanak/kyrgios-ne-pusta-djokovica-na-miru-bolji-si-od-novaka-on-je-bjezao-od-mog-servisa/2183535.aspx

Those two have a history between them, but Djokovic doesn't want to ride those news, and even in one of his interviews, pre-Covid 19, he thinks that Nick is a nice guy. So I doubt that Djokovic will official response to the latest tirade of Nick in this pandemic. Maybe Nick is just bored during his lock down or he really just making fun when he says that. That is very typical of him anyway, it's like he always wanted to get some attention. And to be fair, it was only Djokovic that he publicly critize, even Nadal and Federer has their fair share of attacks from Nick as well.

Yeah as we all know Nick always likes to do this, for some I know they don't like it but for me it adds more entertainment for the sport having players like this. He does seem to be an attention seeker but then again I think that's just how he is.

Well Europe looks to be opening up with many countries coming out of lockdown so maybe soon we'll see some top ranked tennis being played but most likely with no crowds for now.

[Daniel91]

Nick Kyrgios seems to like to provoke Djokovic.
In Instagram live with Andy Murray, Kyrgios told Murray that in his opinion, he is a better player than Djokovic.
''Djokovic couldn't return my services well, and you returned even my winners. He (Djokovic) was running away from my service''  
Source: https://www.index.hr/sport/clanak/kyrgios-ne-pusta-djokovica-na-miru-bolji-si-od-novaka-on-je-bjezao-od-mog-servisa/2183535.aspx

Those two have a history between them, but Djokovic doesn't want to ride those news, and even in one of his interviews, pre-Covid 19, he thinks that Nick is a nice guy. So I doubt that Djokovic will official response to the latest tirade of Nick in this pandemic. Maybe Nick is just bored during his lock down or he really just making fun when he says that. That is very typical of him anyway, it's like he always wanted to get some attention. And to be fair, it was only Djokovic that he publicly critize, even Nadal and Federer has their fair share of attacks from Nick as well.

Yeah as we all know Nick always likes to do this, for some I know they don't like it but for me it adds more entertainment for the sport having players like this. He does seem to be an attention seeker but then again I think that's just how he is.

Well Europe looks to be opening up with many countries coming out of lockdown so maybe soon we'll see some top ranked tennis being played but most likely with no crowds for now.

Nick is like a big kid, always looking for the attention of others, a big immature kid.
His natural talent for tennis is great, but due to his immaturity and character, unfortunately, he will never become what he was supposed to be, the natural heir of the great trinity, Federer, Djokovic and Nadal.

[vella85]

Nick Kyrgios seems to like to provoke Djokovic.
In Instagram live with Andy Murray, Kyrgios told Murray that in his opinion, he is a better player than Djokovic.
''Djokovic couldn't return my services well, and you returned even my winners. He (Djokovic) was running away from my service''  
Source: https://www.index.hr/sport/clanak/kyrgios-ne-pusta-djokovica-na-miru-bolji-si-od-novaka-on-je-bjezao-od-mog-servisa/2183535.aspx

Those two have a history between them, but Djokovic doesn't want to ride those news, and even in one of his interviews, pre-Covid 19, he thinks that Nick is a nice guy. So I doubt that Djokovic will official response to the latest tirade of Nick in this pandemic. Maybe Nick is just bored during his lock down or he really just making fun when he says that. That is very typical of him anyway, it's like he always wanted to get some attention. And to be fair, it was only Djokovic that he publicly critize, even Nadal and Federer has their fair share of attacks from Nick as well.

Yeah as we all know Nick always likes to do this, for some I know they don't like it but for me it adds more entertainment for the sport having players like this. He does seem to be an attention seeker but then again I think that's just how he is.

Well Europe looks to be opening up with many countries coming out of lockdown so maybe soon we'll see some top ranked tennis being played but most likely with no crowds for now.

Nick is like a big kid, always looking for the attention of others, a big immature kid.
His natural talent for tennis is great, but due to his immaturity and character, unfortunately, he will never become what he was supposed to be, the natural heir of the great trinity, Federer, Djokovic and Nadal.

I tend to agree with you as Kyrgios does have the talent to become a great player but like you say he is immature and every time we think he has turned a corner and looks like he has matured he goes and does something stupid. As an Australian I do hope that one day he at least wins a grand slam but I'm not counting on it.

[Kemarit]

Nick Kyrgios seems to like to provoke Djokovic.
In Instagram live with Andy Murray, Kyrgios told Murray that in his opinion, he is a better player than Djokovic.
''Djokovic couldn't return my services well, and you returned even my winners. He (Djokovic) was running away from my service''  
Source: https://www.index.hr/sport/clanak/kyrgios-ne-pusta-djokovica-na-miru-bolji-si-od-novaka-on-je-bjezao-od-mog-servisa/2183535.aspx

Those two have a history between them, but Djokovic doesn't want to ride those news, and even in one of his interviews, pre-Covid 19, he thinks that Nick is a nice guy. So I doubt that Djokovic will official response to the latest tirade of Nick in this pandemic. Maybe Nick is just bored during his lock down or he really just making fun when he says that. That is very typical of him anyway, it's like he always wanted to get some attention. And to be fair, it was only Djokovic that he publicly critize, even Nadal and Federer has their fair share of attacks from Nick as well.

Yeah as we all know Nick always likes to do this, for some I know they don't like it but for me it adds more entertainment for the sport having players like this. He does seem to be an attention seeker but then again I think that's just how he is.

Well Europe looks to be opening up with many countries coming out of lockdown so maybe soon we'll see some top ranked tennis being played but most likely with no crowds for now.

Nick is like a big kid, always looking for the attention of others, a big immature kid.
His natural talent for tennis is great, but due to his immaturity and character, unfortunately, he will never become what he was supposed to be, the natural heir of the great trinity, Federer, Djokovic and Nadal.

I tend to agree with you as Kyrgios does have the talent to become a great player but like you say he is immature and every time we think he has turned a corner and looks like he has matured he goes and does something stupid. As an Australian I do hope that one day he at least wins a grand slam but I'm not counting on it.

Yeah, I think the right term is immature, we don't know, maybe he was like this when he was still a child and build this sort of bad boy persona in tennis. Love him or hate him, that is Nick. Just like Floyd Mayweather of boxing or UFC's Conor McGregor, but the difference is that those two can back it up and is a winner, but Nick haven't had any Grand Slam win under this belt.

And when everything is settling down, another shocking revelation from him, Nick Kyrgios openly admits he sleeps with his fans 'on a weekly basis' when single.

[TravelMug]

^^ What is shocking is that Nick admitted it, but I'm not surprise at all. Sports personalities have many fans and they are willing to be part of a 'groupie'. It is well documented, like in basketball, we all know how it went for Magic Johnson during his ran as a Lakers even getting HIV in the process. Even Kobe Bryant (RIP) has his fair share of this 'culture' early on his career.

[Daniel91]

^^ What is shocking is that Nick admitted it, but I'm not surprise at all. Sports personalities have many fans and they are willing to be part of a 'groupie'. It is well documented, like in basketball, we all know how it went for Magic Johnson during his ran as a Lakers even getting HIV in the process. Even Kobe Bryant (RIP) has his fair share of this 'culture' early on his career.

Perhaps just such a lifestyle, ''sex and rock''  , is the main reason why Nick has stalled in his tennis development?
It's obvious that he doesn't have the dedication to tennis that the top champions show, Federer, Nadal or Djokovic.
It's nice to have fun with young girls and sleep with them, but it's a great pity that you don't have the "focus" and commitment to tennis, because of it.
Too bad, probably the great career that was ahead of him, will never materialize.

[Juggy777]

^^ What is shocking is that Nick admitted it, but I'm not surprise at all. Sports personalities have many fans and they are willing to be part of a 'groupie'. It is well documented, like in basketball, we all know how it went for Magic Johnson during his ran as a Lakers even getting HIV in the process. Even Kobe Bryant (RIP) has his fair share of this 'culture' early on his career.

Perhaps just such a lifestyle, ''sex and rock''  , is the main reason why Nick has stalled in his tennis development?
It's obvious that he doesn't have the dedication to tennis that the top champions show, Federer, Nadal or Djokovic.
It's nice to have fun with young girls and sleep with them, but it's a great pity that you don't have the "focus" and commitment to tennis, because of it.
Too bad, probably the great career that was ahead of him, will never materialize.

I don’t know about you’ll but in my personal opinion this seemed more like a desperate statement from someone who’s famous, but is failing to get the attention he so desperately craves for especially from females. Furthermore his desperation seems evident when he describes what kind of females he craves for, hence I don’t believe any of his claims as they seem fabricated to me.

Source:

https://7news.com.au/sport/tennis/nick-kyrgios-makes-stunning-confession-about-female-fans-c-1052955

[Jating]

^^ What is shocking is that Nick admitted it, but I'm not surprise at all. Sports personalities have many fans and they are willing to be part of a 'groupie'. It is well documented, like in basketball, we all know how it went for Magic Johnson during his ran as a Lakers even getting HIV in the process. Even Kobe Bryant (RIP) has his fair share of this 'culture' early on his career.

Perhaps just such a lifestyle, ''sex and rock''  , is the main reason why Nick has stalled in his tennis development?
It's obvious that he doesn't have the dedication to tennis that the top champions show, Federer, Nadal or Djokovic.
It's nice to have fun with young girls and sleep with them, but it's a great pity that you don't have the "focus" and commitment to tennis, because of it.
Too bad, probably the great career that was ahead of him, will never materialize.

And maybe that is one reason why Nick can't fulfill his potential to be one of those who are going to challenge the big 3 because of his attitude though? That lifestyle doesn't will not get him anywhere, maybe just playing to have this kind of "sex and rock" lifestyle. And people are going to judge him when he retire including this self-admission of sleeping with female fans, not a good model specially that he loves to get attention.

[Kemarit]

^^ What is shocking is that Nick admitted it, but I'm not surprise at all. Sports personalities have many fans and they are willing to be part of a 'groupie'. It is well documented, like in basketball, we all know how it went for Magic Johnson during his ran as a Lakers even getting HIV in the process. Even Kobe Bryant (RIP) has his fair share of this 'culture' early on his career.

Yes, I understand that sports personalities have this aura and they can be compare to rock stars in the 80's wherein there are groupies and sex and violence. But Magic though keep his mouth shut about this open secret in the NBA. But what's more shocking its that Nick telling straight that we sleeps with his fanatics. It's like taking advantage in my opinion. So he just confirmed that even in tennis, this is happening. Anyways, he is a attention grabbing whore, and for that you can grade him A+ for that, LOL.

[TravelMug]

^^ What is shocking is that Nick admitted it, but I'm not surprise at all. Sports personalities have many fans and they are willing to be part of a 'groupie'. It is well documented, like in basketball, we all know how it went for Magic Johnson during his ran as a Lakers even getting HIV in the process. Even Kobe Bryant (RIP) has his fair share of this 'culture' early on his career.

Yes, I understand that sports personalities have this aura and they can be compare to rock stars in the 80's wherein there are groupies and sex and violence. But Magic though keep his mouth shut about this open secret in the NBA. But what's more shocking its that Nick telling straight that we sleeps with his fanatics. It's like taking advantage in my opinion. So he just confirmed that even in tennis, this is happening. Anyways, he is a attention grabbing whore, and for that you can grade him A+ for that, LOL.

You have a point about Nick being a total disk and just wanted to have the media attention.
He maybe he has some issue with this lockdown and lack of tennis games to vent his frustration and forcing him to go to tennis media outlet tell stories about his time sleeping with a lot of fans.

Yes, this is really an open secret about players in different sports, but as I have said, we haven't heard anything from tennis players, not that I'm aware of so that what makes more shocking though.

[vella85]

^^ What is shocking is that Nick admitted it, but I'm not surprise at all. Sports personalities have many fans and they are willing to be part of a 'groupie'. It is well documented, like in basketball, we all know how it went for Magic Johnson during his ran as a Lakers even getting HIV in the process. Even Kobe Bryant (RIP) has his fair share of this 'culture' early on his career.

Yes, I understand that sports personalities have this aura and they can be compare to rock stars in the 80's wherein there are groupies and sex and violence. But Magic though keep his mouth shut about this open secret in the NBA. But what's more shocking its that Nick telling straight that we sleeps with his fanatics. It's like taking advantage in my opinion. So he just confirmed that even in tennis, this is happening. Anyways, he is a attention grabbing whore, and for that you can grade him A+ for that, LOL.

You have a point about Nick being a total disk and just wanted to have the media attention.
He maybe he has some issue with this lockdown and lack of tennis games to vent his frustration and forcing him to go to tennis media outlet tell stories about his time sleeping with a lot of fans.

Yes, this is really an open secret about players in different sports, but as I have said, we haven't heard anything from tennis players, not that I'm aware of so that what makes more shocking though.

Its just Nick being Nick again lol

At least he is one who speaks his mind and doesn't hold back as I bet there are many players that do this and don't say anything. Its funny that he seems frustrated with not being able to play tennis right now but when he was able to play he didn't seem to take it seriously and preferred to play video games which he has a lot of time to do right now lol.

Anyway lets hope we get some news about some top ranked tennis being played soon as we see major European football leagues are opening up and playing so hopefully tennis isn't too far away.

[Daniel91]

Finally a little more concrete news about the continuation of the tennis season and the new rules for playing.
We all know that Wimbledon was canceled due to the pandemic and Roland Garros moved to the end of September, but it seems the US Open could start according to the original schedule, Aug. 31.
Special rules will apply, so special charter flights will be organized for players, tennis players will need to show medical certificates that they are not infected with the corona virus, a maximum of 4 people will be able to go with the players etc.
And most importantly, there will be no line judges either. A "hawk eye" system would be used instead 
Source: https://www.index.hr/sport/clanak/tenis-u-nevidjenim-uvjetima-evo-kako-ce-izgledati-us-open/2187053.aspx

And now a little fun 
Romanian tennis player Alexandra Cadantu shared her experience with Serena Williams.
"The first time I went to a Grand Slam tournament and the first memory I have of going into the locker room was when I saw Serena Williams for the first time in my life," the Romanian recalled to local media. 
"I saw her naked and I was in shock for a week, because she's very big.
So, naked Serena Williams shocks her tennis rivals in the locker room and dressed on the tennis court 
Source: https://www.rt.com/sport/490328-serena-williams-naked-aleandra-cadantu/

[tyKiwanuka]

"I saw her naked and I was in shock for a week, because she's very big. [/i]
So, naked Serena Williams shocks her tennis rivals in the locker room and dressed on the tennis court 

Serena is just so gifted, it's unbelievable. I think her "genetics" will always make her look a bit chubby - unlike Venus - but she didn't look very match fit to me often times anyway, because she isn't/wasn't looking too much after her fitness and enjoying a more non-professional diet. However, in whatever shape she showed up, she was always such a force on the court. She didn't even need to be match fit to crush her opponents and that speaks for itself. Not to mention her mentality and self-confidence even when staring at defeat, which only few can match - Venus, Azarenka, Sharapova maybe.

If she was in top shape like Halep, Kerber, Dementieva she literally would be unbeatable and would be the GOAT forever. But every player has their weakness, which is good

[Kemarit]

"I saw her naked and I was in shock for a week, because she's very big. [/i]
So, naked Serena Williams shocks her tennis rivals in the locker room and dressed on the tennis court  

Serena is just so gifted, it's unbelievable. I think her "genetics" will always make her look a bit chubby - unlike Venus - but she didn't look very match fit to me often times anyway, because she isn't/wasn't looking too much after her fitness and enjoying a more non-professional diet. However, in whatever shape she showed up, she was always such a force on the court. She didn't even need to be match fit to crush her opponents and that speaks for itself. Not to mention her mentality and self-confidence even when staring at defeat, which only few can match - Venus, Azarenka, Sharapova maybe.

Yep, I think we can call here a genetic freak, I do think though that in the latter part of her career, specially that she is getting older, she may have somewhat change her diet. As we can see sports science has improved a lot in the last 10 years or so, probably she may have employed someone to look at here, the body, diet and everything.

If she was in top shape like Halep, Kerber, Dementieva she literally would be unbeatable and would be the GOAT forever. But every player has their weakness, which is good

She's still is a GOAT in my opinion, she outlived here contemporaries, Hingis, Clijsters, Davenport, Henin. Some name that I can think of right now.  

[TravelMug]

And now a little fun 
Romanian tennis player Alexandra Cadantu shared her experience with Serena Williams.
"The first time I went to a Grand Slam tournament and the first memory I have of going into the locker room was when I saw Serena Williams for the first time in my life," the Romanian recalled to local media. 
"I saw her naked and I was in shock for a week, because she's very big.
So, naked Serena Williams shocks her tennis rivals in the locker room and dressed on the tennis court 
Source: https://www.rt.com/sport/490328-serena-williams-naked-aleandra-cadantu/

Serena is more shocking in the tennis court, multiple grand slam winners.

Perhaps what Alexandra is describing is that Serena is built differently. I don't think we have seen that kind of female physique specially in tennis and I doubt that we will see something similar in the next 50 years or so. Her 'genes' is one of a kind, just look at her sister, totally different, so she has to thank her parents for that. And I believed that early on her career, she didn't do trainings to improve, she just really on his gifts.

[tyKiwanuka]

She's still is a GOAT in my opinion, she outlived here contemporaries, Hingis, Clijsters, Davenport, Henin. Some name that I can think of right now.  

Yes, as of now, she probably is. But I wrote "GOAT forever" and if she was as fit as the players I mentioned, I think no one would ever come close to what she would have achieved. Just like if Steffi Graf had a backhand

But these GOAT discussions are always a bit meh, because the game changes so fast. Put any of the Top10 WTA from 2020 in the Steffi Graf era and they would win every tournament basically imo. These players now have way better equipment, the game is faster, the players are insanely fit, spend hours in the gym, look after their diet etc. Then again put Steffi Graf in Margaret Court era and she herself would win everything there.

[Daniel91]

She's still is a GOAT in my opinion, she outlived here contemporaries, Hingis, Clijsters, Davenport, Henin. Some name that I can think of right now.  

Yes, as of now, she probably is. But I wrote "GOAT forever" and if she was as fit as the players I mentioned, I think no one would ever come close to what she would have achieved. Just like if Steffi Graf had a backhand

But these GOAT discussions are always a bit meh, because the game changes so fast. Put any of the Top10 WTA from 2020 in the Steffi Graf era and they would win every tournament basically imo. These players now have way better equipment, the game is faster, the players are insanely fit, spend hours in the gym, look after their diet etc. Then again put Steffi Graf in Margaret Court era and she herself would win everything there.

Steffi Graf owes many of her titles and victories in tennis to one tragic event, the attack of a sick person on Monica Seles at the 1993 Hamburg tournament.
By that point Monica Seles was much better than Steffi Graf and dominated women’s tennis like Serena Williams today.
If it weren't for that tragedy, no one would be talking about Stefa Graf today, but about Monica Seles.