There's also the value of a gold for Serbia when compared to USA. Serbia is not an Olympic powerhouse like USA. It means a lot to their people! Cheers from Brazil!
United States are a country where people are ignorant. They dont know nothing about the intire world and live in big bubble. Thats the reason for so much bad comments about olympic games . . .
Djokovic possesses one of the greatest sporting minds across any code... And this changing of the guard and seeing a pre-prime Alcaraz vs a post prime Djokovic has been incredible - feel so appreciative to witness it...
Pre-Prime Alcaraz? Winning grand slams is the highest level of the sport and Alcaraz won 2 this year. That's not Pre-prime, that's his prime. Perhaps you meant Pre-Peak, but you certainly don't win 2 grand slams in a single season and not be in your prime. Only time will tell whether there is a level above this for Alcaraz that can be considered his peak, or this season could even be it. But one thing for sure, Alcaraz is definitely in his prime, the only question is how long will it last and at what point, if he hasn't already, will he peak.
It was the greatest 2-sets I've seen in I don't know how long. I'm a diehard Alcaraz fan. They call me his step-dad at my club. I cried with him. My Facebook post was of Novak with one word: "Respect!" Carlos played close to his best tennis and Novak raised it one more half-gear! I was crushed but wowed! First time I felt GOAT. Not just because of the numbers but the heart it took to beat Carlitos playing this well!
Thisss. I wanted a third set soo badly but after that Novak cross court shot at 2-2 in the TB I was utterly stunned. He just would not be denied and you just have to tip your hat. Never seen anything like it. Purest form of desire to win a match I've seen.
Of course on Friday Alcaraz also said to Corretja - ""I am going to give Spain what it wants, the gold" "Get ready... for the show that I am going to give you" mmm - not the smartest one that he has come out with.
@@vukforest223 yes it's clear that his movement and almost more importantly really his "confidence in his movement" was better than at Wimbledon but it's still not fully 100%. an incredible performance to pull out of the bag on so many levels.
@@KashudoVoiceStudios That's what makes him great. He has all the tools to solve any situation at any time. He doesn't always play this locked-in, because he usually doesn't need to. But he knew he needed it this time, so he never gave Alcaraz a chance to get ahead. That's why he has nearly won the Calendar Slam like 4 times (he did held them 4 Slams at the same time, the "Nole Slam") and he has won every single title in tennis, a feat nobody is close to achieve in the future.
Fed has always been my favourite player and I was rooting for Alcaraz but I couldn't help being wowed by Novak on Sunday. The serving, the accuracy of his shots, the complete vulnerability afterwards. Also the small matter that he's now completed tennis. Every Slam. Every Masters. World Tour Finals. Olympic Gold. No-one has ever done this.
Respect this channel! After Novak lost Wimbledon, you are the only one who explained the ‘fitness’ or ‘healthiness’ of the knee issue in a way from a (former) top player who knows the stuff. Love this channel
Novak couldn't move much at Wimbeldon. I mean compare him to years past when he was flying and sliding in grass all over the place. There was none of that this year, understandingly so. He leaned on his experience to make the final, the draw helped too. But Novak needs his movement to be his best form, and he moved much better at Olympics, minus the knee tweek vs Tsitsipas.
Every Serb on Earth, no matter where they are, shed a tear alongside Novak and Carlitos that game. A spectacular game. What it means to love your country and people... The streets in Serbia celebrated...every city... He made us so proud that even now I cant help but tearing up with joy.
@markopecinovic4475 And non-Serbs too. I watched match twice, cried each time and watched it a third time a couple of days later. I’m English and absolutely adore the man. He’s been my number one since he was number three & the tennis pundits were ignoring him. It was all R, R & Andy ( then number 4) So happy I decided to support him.
Novak did it for Serbia. His love for his Country and how Much a Gold would mean to them is what Motivated him to play his best Tennis and overcome any/all obstacles which he did. Delighted for him, his family, Team and for Serbia. Well done Goat!
Did you forget that it l'aster for 15min at wimbledon and he lost ? This was a big win for djokovic and probably the biggest lost for alcaraz . He had 12 break opportunities and didn't convert any
I often get recommendations for this podcast, but as a Djokovic fan, I always avoid it because Roddick tends to be critical of Novak. I prefer not to listen to things just to complain and spread negativity in the comments. However, after seeing some of my fellow Djokovic fans recommend this episode, I decided to give it a try, and I have to say it was a great listen. Greetings from an Indian living in Brooklyn! 😊
The Wikipedia page of Djokovic's records is now 23 pages long. I guess I would need hours to only read all his records. It's hard to even grasp the amount of effort and dedication Novak has done to be able to deliver what he delivered. Chapó!!!
Man I went to that page and just reading all that and achieving all that in any era is mind blowing. Now doing that while the other 2 best of all time were around is insane. Is like he’s from another planet.
THERE is no way I will buy this. Not one title this whole year (keep your 'he wasn't fit...' in your brainless box), his last attempt at Olympic gold, on his least favorite surface, and he wins it, against a player who's been on a roll winning majors and made this final? As I have been saying all along, since at least 2022, unless the ITF, ATP and Others look deep into any and all possible Briberies of all top 200 players, their bank accounts, cell and computers use (including Public), landline phones if possible, this novaq is not legitimate (in that period). When some players lose to him who should have likely not lost to him, it is a mental game against the others playing novaq. There IS a serious Serbian mafia, too, and filthy rich white gamblers want their white knight to win more and more. Racists call this "wake up, you are dreaming" and "go see your doctor" yet, EVIDENCE is everywhere the cheating for teams and athletes happens in EVERY sport, and novaq's fans think (I doubt they actually know how to) tennis is clean. Okay then.
Andy Roddick is a great authentic dude, I respect how he finds right and emotional words describing the men's final. I get goosebumps even when I start thinking about the match I also get an uneasy feeling watching a replay although I know that he won, it was that close. What a day it was to be alive and witness this greatness. Also let me add that the severity of this task was apparent during his semi-final against Musetti, rarely had I seen Nole this angry at some shots that didn't go perfect although he was pretty much winning. And It's not like the match was only this important for Novak, in hindsight Alcaraz broke out in tears trying go give an interview he also just won the French Open on the same court. To win this gold and also on this venue in Paris beating Nadal along the way this is a myth and a fairy tale. Idemo As the totality of his career, it's nothing short of a miracle because he broke all those records competing with two other greatest tennis players of all time one of them being one of the most dominant and untouchable athletes of all time meaning Nadal on clay who by virtue of being this dominant on this surface deprived both Fed and Djoko of a lot of French Opens. And Djokovic worked his way to this greatness, he came to realize that this is what he had to become in order to be the best in this era and he did it. In terms of winning this gold and being the man on a mission, I can only think of Bobby Fischer becoming world champion and Kasparov not succumbing to Karpov who was leading 0:5, immense willpower.
Beating Nadal and Carlos on their favourite clay and cementing h2h against Nadal , taking only title he missed , being 37 yo and 5 weeks after knee operation on the same court where he hurt his knee after they made Novak play till 3 am and wouldn't swipe court is greatest win ever in tennis history . Also umpire would stop clock on Carlos serve and after medal ceremony organisers tried to rush Novak off the stage . Greatest man alive. Novak Djokovic.❤🇷🇸💓
Clay is not Carlos’ favorite surface. He’s better on grass and hard court and Nadal has no legs left. Still a feat to beat Carlos even though he didn’t get broken all match.
Djoković has said for the serbian media that he felt big relief when he made the finals and that he actually celebrated it because in the 4 previous olympics he wasnt able to reach it . He also commented that he felt kinda relaxed because he already did make it to the finals which was his goal, he also said that he was happy with that even though he will try to win gold . He commented that because he got destroyed in Wimbledon final that he believed that he couldn't play worse than that
I'VE BEEN A NOVAK FAN FROM HIS BEGINNING OF PROFESSIONAL TENNIS CAREER. HE WAS A WARRIOR PLAYER AND LOVED THE EXCITEMENT HE BROUGHT TO THE GAME . HE DESERVED THE GOLD. THERE WILL NEVER BE THE BIG THREE EVER AGAIN.
As for the Olympics in L.A., Djokovic said he would play and continue to fight for that gold medal even if he hasn't won it now. And craziest of all, I believe him. Unreal willpower. Mentally, he's a titan, undoubtedly the greatest tennis player of all time.
It’s impossible to win all 4/4 Grand Slams, 9/9 Masters, ATP Finals, Davis Cup and Olympics Gold in your career unless your name is Novak Djokovic. THE GREATEST ATHLETE OF ALL TIME! 🐐
@@washuneluvhada7616But tennis is the purest sport. Tennis combines the accuracy and skill of basketball with the lone warrior mentality of boxing. Genetic advantages (Jordan’s vertical and hand size, LeBron’s freak body and athleticism) do not give the same advantage in tennis.
I’m as big of a Novak fan as anyone but I had ny doubts as well. Betting against the greats… It’s like he manifested and pulled out vintage Djokovic from out of a bag. The greatest of all time produces greatness.
If Novak was a brit, he would be knighted 10x 'till now and be named as the greatest ATHLETE, not just a tennis player.. of all time. My man played against the best and won, against crowd sore losers that do not respect the greatness, booed him at the very major tournaments, played against most hostyle crowds in sports, and denied them every single time! God is great brother Novak, you are the greatest ever and its not even close! 🙏🏅🐐
Thankfully the young teenage Djokovic even then had the resolve to turn down the UK LTA who twice tried to use his then difficult financial circumstances to get him to "defect" to take advantage of his talent for their failed system. They bought in Konta and Norrie who previously represented other countries instead. Those dollar store / pound shop imports didn't really match up even 0.1% tho!
Was waiting for this episode ❤❤. .nole beat Nadal ,tsitipas,Alcaraz ,musetti all clay court experts without dropping a set in any round to secure 🥇 just GOAT stuff..m chuffed 🎉
To put Novak's achievements in perspective I would as Roddick on this podcast to genuinely ask the question... How many tennis players in the history of the would have been able to surpass Federrer and Nadal's dominance having to compete against both of them in the same era... Novak did this, breaking their dominance and then some... Now at 37 and Carlos running hot with the French Wimbledon double it's a Mt Everest I would ask who else could else could have defeated Carlos under those circumstances... ONLY THE GOAT and if your still clueless... ONLY NOVAK
the insane XC FHs Novak hit to win the match off of hyperaggressive shots from Alcaraz were amazing. For him to want this match THIS BAD at this stage of his career and to play THAT well doing it? That's insane. Serena wanting that 24/25th slam but being paralyzed into playing like a shell of herself in the last 4 slam finals shows you how hard that is. His mind is just SO strong
For decades Jordan was my undisputed Greatest Athlete Of All Time. Djokovic has taken that spot for me (years ago tbh), but it seems there is always another level. 4-all in that 1st. He made EVERY first serve on every break point he faced the ENTIRE match. Let that sink in. He’s 37 and knew full well that lockdown mode wasn’t going to be enough to get it done. So he went HUGE with margin when he got the chance (the way he snatched the matches from Fed in his younger days). Oh by the way he did this against the hottest player on the planet right now that just won the last two majors and steamrolled Nole a few weeks ago at the Wimbledon final. Roddick is right- that’s different gravy. How does he top that?
I guess you have to be great champion like Andy to fully appreciate things Novak is doing. I respect him for his honest opinions knowing what kind of relationship he and Novak used to have.
You need to invite Novak to a special edition and call it Serbed. I hope Novak hears this. This is the most moving homage to him I've heard from a pro. Respect to you, A-Rod.
This guy is unbelievable! As a brazilian fan, probably I would cheer for Novak against a brazilian tennis player. The hard work and inspiration he shows in every shot it's amazing! Maybe there other players more talented, but his dedication is completely surreal... Excuse me but if there were any doubt about who's de GOAT, case closed!
I became a big fan when you became an analyst, Andy! I am also a huge Djokovic fan but I am always trying to be objective. And completely objectively: if he was British or American - he would've been the most famous, most loved athlete in the history of sports probably. It's an interesting thought, I am not hurt of obsessed with it - it is what it is... Maybe he wouldn't have been this great if he didn't get as much of a pushback from Western media... Most of the news from UK are about crowd booing him and him acting "disrespectful". Hell, even in Lacoste shops in Barcelona you can't find his merch during the week when he became Olympic champion... I bet this will be a huge topic years after he retires and all the noise dies down.
Exactly - they cannot market Novak like they can with a copy paste sports personality e.g Jordan, T Woods, Federer, Nadal etc. And it's not only that they can't ( they probably tried but Novak is not a sell out ) it's that Novak doesn't want it either. Everything he got he got on his _own terms_
It's anti- Eastern Europe/anti -Serbian bigotry. Novak has had to face it all his tennis life, but being the superior person and player he is, he triumphed in the end.
mr. Rodick - listening to yours podcast. Amazing. Your words, your views, your analisys. Simly amazing. You are great person, and one of the great ones in this sport. Thank you for this.
Thanx Andy & guys! Great serving. Great opportunities for both on break points. Amazing execution. Novak’s serving, volleying & crushing forehands were the difference during both sets. Then, in the tiebreaks, Nole just raised his level & closed them both out with serving, execution, mental toughness & sublime top-tier finishing of points. WOW! What a match! Golden Career Slam! What’s left? Cheers, Milan
I appreciate your commentary Andy. You’re honest and insightful and you teach your listeners about the game. I wish more tv talk would teach more blab less. Thank you.
Andy's comments on the "great man's" supreme Olympics moment were a beautiful thing to listen to: I hung on his every word and came away from the beauty of his words thinking that he had transcended something somehow, that he had been, ah, maybe "hymnal"? It's one thing for the rest of us ordinary sorts to be in awe of Novak, but for Andy, great in his own right at once routinely walking on to an elite tennis court and actually dealing with all of what that experience entails, well, I was moved while listening to him, even welling up a little bit, as I think even Novak himself might have been moved by listening to the words of a true comrade in battle. I've loved Djoko for a long time, but I can't remember ever hearing of him being spoken of with more true substance and respect.
Novak absolutely deserved the gold, he has been a great supporter of tennis in the Olympics even in the years when he was winning everything but Olympic gold he never talked down the significance of the other guys winning the big medals the way other players who achieve massive success in Grand Slams sometimes do.
This show is really hitting its stride! I can’t wait to hear the next episode! The insight and perspective is so fresh and nice to hear. Andy your humor is great and I hope to see you all in Cincinnati!
I really enjoy your podcast Andy. You are authentic, articulate and insightful. Can you like this comment. I am a fan! BTW, I am a Fed fan too but I watched every point of the 2009 Wimbledon final from Australia and I was supporting you. Thanks for your insights now and for your performances on the court! The sport is much richer because of you.
I missed the moment between Djoker and his kid. Was an incredible match, just got me when Carlos said he felt like he let his country down. For sure nod to Djoker, telling him "thanks for letting me win". Both these guys are class acts.
An underrated match to me behind the great matches of Djokovic vs Alcaraz and Zheng vs Iga was Musetti vs Zverev. I always enjoy watching how Musetti counters the players with the really big serves and makes them uncomfortable.
This was a great show. Was anxiously looking forward to it and you delivered. I have been a tennis since I was a child and went to Forest Hills since my Dad was in the tennis business. As you might have guessed I am now a senior citizen and true to my demographic, I don’t subscribe to any streaming services, although my building provides free cable service. Still, it was a bitter pill to not be able to see this epic Olympic final. What is the explanation for why NBC Sports would not let The Tennis Channel broadcast this match? I know my brain cells might be compromised but what am I missing here? Just hearing and reading about this match was still a thrill. Love Novak and always did. Rajeev Ram is a very exciting player to watch play. I was impressed seeing him play singles at the last UCLA tennis tournament too. Thank you Andy & Co for this great ongoing podcast.
Some pretty amazing tennis at these games. So happy for Paolini. Collins again showed her true colors. She's rude, petty, and just seems bitter. Go to her matches and you'll hear her disrespecting the crew working the match. She disrespects opponents and the game. For her to attack Swiatek as 'fake' and insincere is absurd. Swiatek is all class, Collins is just crass.
Rightly pointed out even I don't know how in the most crucial movements Nole pulls off an extraordinary winner ....he has done that multiple times in past as well against Federer.....but this time there was in a way even more on the line
I'm of the belief that if Andy and Fed had not mocked and belittled Novak's injuries when he burst on the scene (he was 17 or 18 at the time), the media or general consensus wouldn't be so against him. He wasn't or isn't one to keep quiet and gives it back but imo seniors of the time, Andy and Fed should've been better. We could've seen a very different treatment of Novak from all.
Congratulations to Carlos for his first Olympic silver medal at age 21. 🥈, which is an incredible achievement. Spain 🇪🇸 is proud of you and so are your fans all over the world. It was not gold as you hoped and fought for but once again you and Novak played a memorable and suspenseful match, the best I've seen this year. It seems like you and Novak have a habit of producing one classic match a year, which is a testament to your amazing talent. However it was Novak's time to top off his records. Now it's time to continue topping off yours! By the way Nadalcaraz was great fun! Thanks for that too.
I like the fact that Andy gives credit where credit is due. He's been critical of Novak where they were young and he later admitted that he was wrong about him and now he's not scared to say that Novak is the goat. I started following tennis thanks to Agassi, I continued thanks to Roddick and I kept going thanks to Novak. Never regretted chosing them! Also among the losers he's referring to there are probably the ones in Sporskeda. They pubblished a disgusting article from a guy hating Novak from start to finish.
Who is "ripping novak on the internet?" they ask... well... a bunch of butthurt fedal classless delusional fans... you can attest to that everytime Nole is playing against those hostile crowds. Doesnt matter though. He still wins. Thats how much of a GOAT he is.
right on......but fedals will never change......tough
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Yes, and how much GS would Fedal take against hostile crowds. His trophies are worth more because he was fighting against them and crowds. I don't even see the big 3 because he is the one and only mental giant.
EXACTLY. Hell, Federer choked MULTIPLE TIMES with 40-15 and 20,000 people cheering for him... imagine him facing a hostile crowd... but you see that is how warriors are built. Through adversity. And Djokovic was born into adversity. So those hostile crowds do nothing but make him even more dangerous!
@@elwingy Federer played 10 tournament finals that ended up with a deciding set tie-break (including Wimbledon 2019). Probably had the crowd with him in all 10 too. Federer won ..... 1 out of the 10.
100%. The one time Rafa played at the ATP or Davis Cup and was being booed a few years ago and he was complaining. That Rafa would fold in no time. Novak has 48 GS.. 1 against the crowd and 1 for the actual trophy.
"A medal cannot just be a medal! Of course, physically the medals are the same, but they don't carry the same value ! It's not the same to be an Olympic champion in the 100 meters and a champion in skateboarding."
Novak didn't say he will or even that he wants to play at the 2028 Olympic in LA. He said that his former coach Marjan Vajda told him he should... That's not the same as Novak saying it. (-:
they should drop one of the summer Grand Prx and make the Olympics a Grand Prix that year- keep the points but have no pay... 1 Olympic drop Canada, the next Games- drop Cincinatti.
Djokovic is the greatest athlete of all time, not only tennis player. I challenge everyone to change my mind
There's also the value of a gold for Serbia when compared to USA. Serbia is not an Olympic powerhouse like USA. It means a lot to their people! Cheers from Brazil!
You should have seen the streets all over Serbia...everyone was celebrating. From Belgrade to Crna Trava.
Thank you for comment. ❤
@@markopecinovic4475, me coming from Brazil can relate to that! Enjoy an icon like Djoko. They don't come very often! Cheers!
United States are a country where people are ignorant. They dont know nothing about the intire world and live in big bubble. Thats the reason for so much bad comments about olympic games . . .
@markopecinovic4475 Fantastic! So well deserved ! Bravo Novak and Serbia!
I'm so happy that Nole won the Olympic gold! 🥇❤️🇷🇸
Djokovic possesses one of the greatest sporting minds across any code... And this changing of the guard and seeing a pre-prime Alcaraz vs a post prime Djokovic has been incredible - feel so appreciative to witness it...
Nice way to sum up match ❤
As we know, there are hess grand masters Now we have the grandmasters of tennis: R.Federer, R. Nadal and N.Djokovich!!!
I mean CHESS grandmasters...
The Greatest💯🐐
Pre-Prime Alcaraz? Winning grand slams is the highest level of the sport and Alcaraz won 2 this year. That's not Pre-prime, that's his prime. Perhaps you meant Pre-Peak, but you certainly don't win 2 grand slams in a single season and not be in your prime. Only time will tell whether there is a level above this for Alcaraz that can be considered his peak, or this season could even be it. But one thing for sure, Alcaraz is definitely in his prime, the only question is how long will it last and at what point, if he hasn't already, will he peak.
It was the greatest 2-sets I've seen in I don't know how long. I'm a diehard Alcaraz fan. They call me his step-dad at my club. I cried with him. My Facebook post was of Novak with one word: "Respect!" Carlos played close to his best tennis and Novak raised it one more half-gear! I was crushed but wowed! First time I felt GOAT. Not just because of the numbers but the heart it took to beat Carlitos playing this well!
Thisss. I wanted a third set soo badly but after that Novak cross court shot at 2-2 in the TB I was utterly stunned. He just would not be denied and you just have to tip your hat. Never seen anything like it. Purest form of desire to win a match I've seen.
Of course on Friday Alcaraz also said to Corretja - ""I am going to give Spain what it wants, the gold" "Get ready... for the show that I am going to give you" mmm - not the smartest one that he has come out with.
Plus 8 weeks after knee surgery 🤯⚡️
@@vukforest223 yes it's clear that his movement and almost more importantly really his "confidence in his movement" was better than at Wimbledon but it's still not fully 100%. an incredible performance to pull out of the bag on so many levels.
@@KashudoVoiceStudios That's what makes him great. He has all the tools to solve any situation at any time. He doesn't always play this locked-in, because he usually doesn't need to. But he knew he needed it this time, so he never gave Alcaraz a chance to get ahead. That's why he has nearly won the Calendar Slam like 4 times (he did held them 4 Slams at the same time, the "Nole Slam") and he has won every single title in tennis, a feat nobody is close to achieve in the future.
Fed has always been my favourite player and I was rooting for Alcaraz but I couldn't help being wowed by Novak on Sunday. The serving, the accuracy of his shots, the complete vulnerability afterwards. Also the small matter that he's now completed tennis. Every Slam. Every Masters. World Tour Finals. Olympic Gold. No-one has ever done this.
Respect this channel! After Novak lost Wimbledon, you are the only one who explained the ‘fitness’ or ‘healthiness’ of the knee issue in a way from a (former) top player who knows the stuff. Love this channel
Novak couldn't move much at Wimbeldon. I mean compare him to years past when he was flying and sliding in grass all over the place. There was none of that this year, understandingly so. He leaned on his experience to make the final, the draw helped too. But Novak needs his movement to be his best form, and he moved much better at Olympics, minus the knee tweek vs Tsitsipas.
Nole is amazing, suport from Brazil
Every Serb on Earth, no matter where they are, shed a tear alongside Novak and Carlitos that game.
A spectacular game.
What it means to love your country and people...
The streets in Serbia celebrated...every city...
He made us so proud that even now I cant help but tearing up with joy.
Bravo Novak Djokovic and Serbia!
And so did every Tennis and GOAT fan ❤ 🙌🙏
Yes, and I joined in as a lifelong Nole fan and just a human inspired by his will, spirit and greatness! ❤
@markopecinovic4475 And non-Serbs too. I watched match twice, cried each time and watched it a third time a couple of days later. I’m English and absolutely adore the man. He’s been my number one since he was number three & the tennis pundits were ignoring him. It was all R, R & Andy ( then number 4) So happy I decided to support him.
@@SueE17 Amen to that ! 🙏
Novak did it for Serbia. His love for his Country and how Much a Gold would mean to them is what Motivated him to play his best Tennis and overcome any/all obstacles which he did. Delighted for him, his family, Team and for Serbia. Well done Goat!
The mental strength to hold serve at 4-4 in the first set was just something else.
Did you forget that it l'aster for 15min at wimbledon and he lost ? This was a big win for djokovic and probably the biggest lost for alcaraz . He had 12 break opportunities and didn't convert any
@christineg3625 This was not the same Novak that played at Wimbledon, tho. This was superman Novak! He was superb!!
@@lc86_65 Haha you inspired me to give him a new nickname: Supernova(k)!
I often get recommendations for this podcast, but as a Djokovic fan, I always avoid it because Roddick tends to be critical of Novak. I prefer not to listen to things just to complain and spread negativity in the comments. However, after seeing some of my fellow Djokovic fans recommend this episode, I decided to give it a try, and I have to say it was a great listen. Greetings from an Indian living in Brooklyn! 😊
The Wikipedia page of Djokovic's records is now 23 pages long. I guess I would need hours to only read all his records. It's hard to even grasp the amount of effort and dedication Novak has done to be able to deliver what he delivered. Chapó!!!
Man I went to that page and just reading all that and achieving all that in any era is mind blowing. Now doing that while the other 2 best of all time were around is insane. Is like he’s from another planet.
Tree years ago i counted tennis records and achievemnts,number is around 180 Novak stand alone at 145,Nadal 12 Federerer i think 10..
THERE is no way I will buy this. Not one title this whole year (keep your 'he wasn't fit...' in your brainless box), his last attempt at Olympic gold, on his least favorite surface, and he wins it, against a player who's been on a roll winning majors and made this final? As I have been saying all along, since at least 2022, unless the ITF, ATP and Others look deep into any and all possible Briberies of all top 200 players, their bank accounts, cell and computers use (including Public), landline phones if possible, this novaq is not legitimate (in that period). When some players lose to him who should have likely not lost to him, it is a mental game against the others playing novaq. There IS a serious Serbian mafia, too, and filthy rich white gamblers want their white knight to win more and more. Racists call this "wake up, you are dreaming" and "go see your doctor" yet, EVIDENCE is everywhere the cheating for teams and athletes happens in EVERY sport, and novaq's fans think (I doubt they actually know how to) tennis is clean. Okay then.
@@AIexOut-A-Magic-x6w Simply the best...
Andy Roddick is a great authentic dude, I respect how he finds right and emotional words describing the men's final. I get goosebumps even when I start thinking about the match I also get an uneasy feeling watching a replay although I know that he won, it was that close. What a day it was to be alive and witness this greatness. Also let me add that the severity of this task was apparent during his semi-final against Musetti, rarely had I seen Nole this angry at some shots that didn't go perfect although he was pretty much winning. And It's not like the match was only this important for Novak, in hindsight Alcaraz broke out in tears trying go give an interview he also just won the French Open on the same court. To win this gold and also on this venue in Paris beating Nadal along the way this is a myth and a fairy tale. Idemo
As the totality of his career, it's nothing short of a miracle because he broke all those records competing with two other greatest tennis players of all time one of them being one of the most dominant and untouchable athletes of all time meaning Nadal on clay who by virtue of being this dominant on this surface deprived both Fed and Djoko of a lot of French Opens. And Djokovic worked his way to this greatness, he came to realize that this is what he had to become in order to be the best in this era and he did it. In terms of winning this gold and being the man on a mission, I can only think of Bobby Fischer becoming world champion and Kasparov not succumbing to Karpov who was leading 0:5, immense willpower.
Djokovic is amazing! GOAT!
He went from Goatkovic to Goldovic. GOAT of athletes
Beating Nadal and Carlos on their favourite clay and cementing h2h against Nadal , taking only title he missed , being 37 yo and 5 weeks after knee operation on the same court where he hurt his knee after they made Novak play till 3 am and wouldn't swipe court is greatest win ever in tennis history .
Also umpire would stop clock on Carlos serve and after medal ceremony organisers tried to rush Novak off the stage .
Greatest man alive.
Novak Djokovic.❤🇷🇸💓
Could not agree more
the tennis "authorities" have been doing this bs during his entire career
Yes I saw that. I'm so happy Novak walked back and took centre stage☝️
Flawlessly said 👌👌👌💪💪💪👏👏👏
Clay is not Carlos’ favorite surface. He’s better on grass and hard court and Nadal has no legs left. Still a feat to beat Carlos even though he didn’t get broken all match.
Djoković has said for the serbian media that he felt big relief when he made the finals and that he actually celebrated it because in the 4 previous olympics he wasnt able to reach it .
He also commented that he felt kinda relaxed because he already did make it to the finals which was his goal, he also said that he was happy with that even though he will try to win gold . He commented that because he got destroyed in Wimbledon final that he believed that he couldn't play worse than that
I'VE BEEN A NOVAK FAN FROM HIS BEGINNING OF PROFESSIONAL TENNIS CAREER. HE WAS A WARRIOR PLAYER AND LOVED THE EXCITEMENT HE BROUGHT TO THE GAME . HE DESERVED THE GOLD. THERE WILL NEVER BE THE BIG THREE EVER AGAIN.
Big two and one GOAT to my humble opinion 🎉😂❤
As for the Olympics in L.A., Djokovic said he would play and continue to fight for that gold medal even if he hasn't won it now. And craziest of all, I believe him. Unreal willpower. Mentally, he's a titan, undoubtedly the greatest tennis player of all time.
The only gold medal I was most exited about watching was the tennis gold... what a match👏👏👏
It’s impossible to win all 4/4 Grand Slams, 9/9 Masters, ATP Finals, Davis Cup and Olympics Gold in your career unless your name is Novak Djokovic.
THE GREATEST ATHLETE OF ALL TIME! 🐐
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definitely; and 4/4 at least 3 times; 9/9 at least 2 times; GAOAT - THE greatest athlete of all times
He is already beyond mere tennis GOAT, top 3 athlete of all time along with Ali and Jordan
@@washuneluvhada7616But tennis is the purest sport. Tennis combines the accuracy and skill of basketball with the lone warrior mentality of boxing. Genetic advantages (Jordan’s vertical and hand size, LeBron’s freak body and athleticism) do not give the same advantage in tennis.
@@washuneluvhada7616Novak 1st,Ali 2nd,Bolt 3rd,Jordan 4th…
Great commentary Andy. Novak is one of one and it’s good to see your admiration of him now that you’re viewing tennis from a different perspective.
I’m as big of a Novak fan as anyone but I had ny doubts as well. Betting against the greats…
It’s like he manifested and pulled out vintage Djokovic from out of a bag. The greatest of all time produces greatness.
Ikr as an avid fan i was nervous because i dont know how we were going to defeat carlitos because he beats us every chance he gets but i am so glad
Thanks Andy for your glowing praise for my champion Novak 💪😎! He was a man possessed to win that Olympics gold 🙌🇷🇸! Love from India 🇮🇳
Beautiful analysis by Andy on Novak's win ❤
If Novak was a brit, he would be knighted 10x 'till now and be named as the greatest ATHLETE, not just a tennis player.. of all time. My man played against the best and won, against crowd sore losers that do not respect the greatness, booed him at the very major tournaments, played against most hostyle crowds in sports, and denied them every single time! God is great brother Novak, you are the greatest ever and its not even close! 🙏🏅🐐
Thankfully the young teenage Djokovic even then had the resolve to turn down the UK LTA who twice tried to use his then difficult financial circumstances to get him to "defect" to take advantage of his talent for their failed system. They bought in Konta and Norrie who previously represented other countries instead. Those dollar store / pound shop imports didn't really match up even 0.1% tho!
@@huzcer And that's why sleazy English hate him so much now, because Serbs have what English never did and never will have - Integrity.
@@huzcerThat's why the British media hate him with a DEEP dark passion. I should know - I live here!!
@@drtash21 indeed. The media there still rimming the hypocrites that are Fedal
@@drtash21 indeed. The media there still going full on rim... ming the hypocrites that are Fedal
I love Djokovic so much! He willed himself this win!!! So happy for him, he is the greatest! Very few athletes I admire this much!
Couldn’ t agree more, Andy, with your take on Djokovic. His play was sublime in that final.
Was waiting for this episode ❤❤. .nole beat Nadal ,tsitipas,Alcaraz ,musetti all clay court experts without dropping a set in any round to secure 🥇 just GOAT stuff..m chuffed 🎉
Such an epic final and I think djoko just went for everything being it was a best of 3
To put Novak's achievements in perspective I would as Roddick on this podcast to genuinely ask the question... How many tennis players in the history of the would have been able to surpass Federrer and Nadal's dominance having to compete against both of them in the same era... Novak did this, breaking their dominance and then some... Now at 37 and Carlos running hot with the French Wimbledon double it's a Mt Everest I would ask who else could else could have defeated Carlos under those circumstances... ONLY THE GOAT and if your still clueless... ONLY NOVAK
the insane XC FHs Novak hit to win the match off of hyperaggressive shots from Alcaraz were amazing.
For him to want this match THIS BAD at this stage of his career and to play THAT well doing it? That's insane.
Serena wanting that 24/25th slam but being paralyzed into playing like a shell of herself in the last 4 slam finals shows you how hard that is. His mind is just SO strong
The tennis during the olympics has been probably one of the best sports to watch!!! AMAZING NOLE & CARLOS!!!!!!
For decades Jordan was my undisputed Greatest Athlete Of All Time. Djokovic has taken that spot for me (years ago tbh), but it seems there is always another level. 4-all in that 1st. He made EVERY first serve on every break point he faced the ENTIRE match. Let that sink in. He’s 37 and knew full well that lockdown mode wasn’t going to be enough to get it done. So he went HUGE with margin when he got the chance (the way he snatched the matches from Fed in his younger days). Oh by the way he did this against the hottest player on the planet right now that just won the last two majors and steamrolled Nole a few weeks ago at the Wimbledon final. Roddick is right- that’s different gravy. How does he top that?
Cant agree more Andy. Arguably the best performance for the books of history of all time. Amazing analysis, Andy;)! ❤
I guess you have to be great champion like Andy to fully appreciate things Novak is doing. I respect him for his honest opinions knowing what kind of relationship he and Novak used to have.
You need to invite Novak to a special edition and call it Serbed.
I hope Novak hears this. This is the most moving homage to him I've heard from a pro. Respect to you, A-Rod.
This guy is unbelievable! As a brazilian fan, probably I would cheer for Novak against a brazilian tennis player. The hard work and inspiration he shows in every shot it's amazing! Maybe there other players more talented, but his dedication is completely surreal... Excuse me but if there were any doubt about who's de GOAT, case closed!
Loved your frank analysis of Novak’s game. I have been waiting for this video - it surpassed my expectations. Thank you!!
Novak Djokovic is The Greatest Of All Time 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
i was waiting for this!!
Me too!!
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we're all addicts
Andy if you can get Andy Murray on your show it will be a home run!!! Thank you for your Big service to tennis fans! Love the show!
I became a big fan when you became an analyst, Andy! I am also a huge Djokovic fan but I am always trying to be objective. And completely objectively: if he was British or American - he would've been the most famous, most loved athlete in the history of sports probably. It's an interesting thought, I am not hurt of obsessed with it - it is what it is... Maybe he wouldn't have been this great if he didn't get as much of a pushback from Western media... Most of the news from UK are about crowd booing him and him acting "disrespectful". Hell, even in Lacoste shops in Barcelona you can't find his merch during the week when he became Olympic champion... I bet this will be a huge topic years after he retires and all the noise dies down.
Exactly - they cannot market Novak like they can with a copy paste sports personality e.g Jordan, T Woods, Federer, Nadal etc. And it's not only that they can't ( they probably tried but Novak is not a sell out ) it's that Novak doesn't want it either.
Everything he got he got on his _own terms_
@@draoicht22 interesting point of view
@aleksandarspasov6815 the truth
Andy was part of that too lol. He finally changed his view.
It's anti- Eastern Europe/anti -Serbian bigotry. Novak has had to face it all his tennis life, but being the superior person and player he is, he triumphed in the end.
Andy, get Novak on your podcast. I'm sure he will do it! That would be fun!
To be clear, he was considered the GOAT by majority regardless of gold. With this, he shut down the rest
mr. Rodick - listening to yours podcast. Amazing. Your words, your views, your analisys. Simly amazing. You are great person, and one of the great ones in this sport. Thank you for this.
Thank you Andy for motivating novak early in his career ❤
What. A. Match.
Paolini+Errani what a wonderful duo, they’ve been amazing ❤️🥇👌
I’m really stoked for Paolini she has an Olympic gold medal
@@StewNWT and Errani completed a career Golden Slam at the age of 37, just like Nole (but in double) 😮
Errani largely ignored despite this fantastic achievement! Very unfair really. If she was a he it wiukd be so different!
Thanx Andy & guys! Great serving. Great opportunities for both on break points. Amazing execution. Novak’s serving, volleying & crushing forehands were the difference during both sets. Then, in the tiebreaks, Nole just raised his level & closed them both out with serving, execution, mental toughness & sublime top-tier finishing of points. WOW! What a match! Golden Career Slam! What’s left? Cheers, Milan
He has completed the game, unreal, 🐐
I appreciate your commentary Andy. You’re honest and insightful and you teach your listeners about the game. I wish more tv talk would teach more blab less. Thank you.
He should replace Big Mac when he retires.
Andy's comments on the "great man's" supreme Olympics moment were a beautiful thing to listen to: I hung on his every word and came away from the beauty of his words thinking that he had transcended something somehow, that he had been, ah, maybe "hymnal"? It's one thing for the rest of us ordinary sorts to be in awe of Novak, but for Andy, great in his own right at once routinely walking on to an elite tennis court and actually dealing with all of what that experience entails, well, I was moved while listening to him, even welling up a little bit, as I think even Novak himself might have been moved by listening to the words of a true comrade in battle. I've loved Djoko for a long time, but I can't remember ever hearing of him being spoken of with more true substance and respect.
Novak absolutely deserved the gold, he has been a great supporter of tennis in the Olympics even in the years when he was winning everything but Olympic gold he never talked down the significance of the other guys winning the big medals the way other players who achieve massive success in Grand Slams sometimes do.
Errani is actually a career golden slam winner in women's double, amazing.
This show is really hitting its stride! I can’t wait to hear the next episode! The insight and perspective is so fresh and nice to hear. Andy your humor is great and I hope to see you all in Cincinnati!
Andy you’re a class act! Props to you for how you spoke about Novak!! Keep up the good stuff!
Thanks! Great listening to you from france!🇫🇷
Andy, a great champion who brought us so much joy on the court now bringing us commentary and insight like nobody else! Thank you!
I really enjoy your podcast Andy. You are authentic, articulate and insightful. Can you like this comment. I am a fan!
BTW, I am a Fed fan too but I watched every point of the 2009 Wimbledon final from Australia and I was supporting you. Thanks for your insights now and for your performances on the court! The sport is much richer because of you.
DJOKOVIC BECAME MY HERO WHEN HE REFUSED THE COVID VACCINATION!
Novak Djokovic is goated 🐐🐊😍🙌
I missed the moment between Djoker and his kid. Was an incredible match, just got me when Carlos said he felt like he let his country down. For sure nod to Djoker, telling him "thanks for letting me win". Both these guys are class acts.
Thank you Andy, for this great podcast 👏🏻 We're so lucky to have this kind of insights ✨️
Great point with the analogy to Jordan's shot against the Jazz.
Great analysis as ever.
Andy you are an honest person always speaks your mind ty for that and you were a great tennis player as well 👍
I have been waiting for this video! Amazing insight from true tennis experts ❤❤❤
I wonder if Carlos is going to win gold in 16 years time. Well done Nole. GOAT
5:27 POW-lini haha i love Andy poking fun at the pronunciation experts.
thanks for facts/passion/common sense in your commentary
An underrated match to me behind the great matches of Djokovic vs Alcaraz and Zheng vs Iga was Musetti vs Zverev. I always enjoy watching how Musetti counters the players with the really big serves and makes them uncomfortable.
Agreed
Great listen. Thanks keep up the good work.
This was a great show. Was anxiously looking forward to it and you delivered.
I have been a tennis since I was a child and went to Forest Hills since my Dad was in the tennis business. As you might have guessed I am now a senior citizen and true to my demographic, I don’t subscribe to any streaming services, although my building provides free cable service.
Still, it was a bitter pill to not be able to see this epic Olympic final. What is the explanation for why NBC Sports would not let The Tennis Channel broadcast this match? I know my brain cells might be compromised but what am I missing here?
Just hearing and reading about this match was still a thrill. Love Novak and always did. Rajeev Ram is a very exciting player to watch play. I was impressed seeing him play singles at the last UCLA tennis tournament too.
Thank you Andy & Co for this great ongoing podcast.
Lovely reportage. Great show🎉
Some pretty amazing tennis at these games. So happy for Paolini. Collins again showed her true colors. She's rude, petty, and just seems bitter. Go to her matches and you'll hear her disrespecting the crew working the match. She disrespects opponents and the game. For her to attack Swiatek as 'fake' and insincere is absurd. Swiatek is all class, Collins is just crass.
Andy,your a great MAN.Keep going like that😊
Andy rules !!! he knows everything...what's in and out of tennis and tennis players!!
Novak has very high tennis IQ, once you understood what tactics he was going with against Alcaraz, you understood that he had a chance.
Respect for Andy, great analysis!
Rightly pointed out even I don't know how in the most crucial movements Nole pulls off an extraordinary winner ....he has done that multiple times in past as well against Federer.....but this time there was in a way even more on the line
We can't even fold our laundry together, hilarious 😅
I'm of the belief that if Andy and Fed had not mocked and belittled Novak's injuries when he burst on the scene (he was 17 or 18 at the time), the media or general consensus wouldn't be so against him. He wasn't or isn't one to keep quiet and gives it back but imo seniors of the time, Andy and Fed should've been better. We could've seen a very different treatment of Novak from all.
Andy said clearly: "I've learned my lesson!"
Deep down, I know he is sorry. He has matured now, and his head is colder now then in those days!
Brother. What. That was over a decade ago. Get over it. They clearly have.
Great episode!
Best two set tennis match I ever saw.
Congratulations to Carlos for his first Olympic silver medal at age 21. 🥈, which is an incredible achievement. Spain 🇪🇸 is proud of you and so are your fans all over the world. It was not gold as you hoped and fought for but once again you and Novak played a memorable and suspenseful match, the best I've seen this year. It seems like you and Novak have a habit of producing one classic match a year, which is a testament to your amazing talent. However it was Novak's time to top off his records. Now it's time to continue topping off yours! By the way Nadalcaraz was great fun! Thanks for that too.
Novak will continue to break records another 2-4 years and he will breake all the records.
Novak has enough gas in his tank for at least one more Slam title.
@@timothylee2772 I agree.
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Thanks for the analysis. Go Novak.
As always a great take on the event and tennis as a whole. ☮️
Hi Andy, Great Vidéo again. From,a French fan 👍
I like the fact that Andy gives credit where credit is due. He's been critical of Novak where they were young and he later admitted that he was wrong about him and now he's not scared to say that Novak is the goat. I started following tennis thanks to Agassi, I continued thanks to Roddick and I kept going thanks to Novak. Never regretted chosing them! Also among the losers he's referring to there are probably the ones in Sporskeda. They pubblished a disgusting article from a guy hating Novak from start to finish.
Who is "ripping novak on the internet?" they ask... well... a bunch of butthurt fedal classless delusional fans... you can attest to that everytime Nole is playing against those hostile crowds. Doesnt matter though. He still wins. Thats how much of a GOAT he is.
right on......but fedals will never change......tough
Yes, and how much GS would Fedal take against hostile crowds. His trophies are worth more because he was fighting against them and crowds. I don't even see the big 3 because he is the one and only mental giant.
EXACTLY. Hell, Federer choked MULTIPLE TIMES with 40-15 and 20,000 people cheering for him... imagine him facing a hostile crowd... but you see that is how warriors are built. Through adversity. And Djokovic was born into adversity. So those hostile crowds do nothing but make him even more dangerous!
@@elwingy Federer played 10 tournament finals that ended up with a deciding set tie-break (including Wimbledon 2019). Probably had the crowd with him in all 10 too. Federer won ..... 1 out of the 10.
100%. The one time Rafa played at the ATP or Davis Cup and was being booed a few years ago and he was complaining. That Rafa would fold in no time. Novak has 48 GS.. 1 against the crowd and 1 for the actual trophy.
Carlos did have a similar reaction last year's Cincinnatti final
"A medal cannot just be a medal! Of course, physically the medals are the same, but they don't carry the same value ! It's not the same to be an Olympic champion in the 100 meters and a champion in skateboarding."
It was obvious for me in the second set Novak started hitting those first services meaning he is starting to feel confident in those exchanges.
Novak didn't say he will or even that he wants to play at the 2028 Olympic in LA. He said that his former coach Marjan Vajda told him he should... That's not the same as Novak saying it. (-:
Great break down-- 10/10
Great overall commentary!
they should drop one of the summer Grand Prx and make the Olympics a Grand Prix that year- keep the points but have no pay... 1 Olympic drop Canada, the next Games- drop Cincinatti.
Djoker clearly wanted it more than Carlos. Reminded me of Murray vs Fed in 2012. Wimbledon is the big crown, Olympics is consolation