Posts by restlesssurfer97

The thing is, you really have to look at how Messi and Ronaldo owe everything to one another for reaching those heights, just like how Federer can give a nod to Djokovic for pushing him through those later years, though honestly, Djokovic probably owes way more to Federer since Roger was the one constantly lighting that fire under him during his absolute prime.

Jessica Gonzalez said:I guess that loss wasn't just a fluke. It's not the first time he's let two match points slip away against Federer. Sure, he was incredibly close to winning, and maybe if an ace hadn't clipped the net (hehe), he would have shut the door, but those following points were a perfect example of why he's number one. When he's on the brink of losing, he plays these tough returns, almost like he flips a switch. He stays calm, hitting them flat and deep near the line without any nerves at all. After facing those two match points served by a super confident opponent, he responded with four straight points, flipped the game, and totally broke his opponent's spirit—all in about two minutes. I think things like that aren't accidents; that's why he's the best. It's similar to what happened at the US Open when Federer also had two match points and then turned the tide with that legendary return before taking three games in a row. Maybe Federer just lacks that specific edge when he gets into a tight spot against the absolute best players. He has everything else, but I guess he's missing that one thing.

Man, you are idolizing him to a ridiculous degree, because if you actually look at it, Federer spent his entire career showing that exact "clutch" factor, but then these players showed up who could actually go toe-to-toe with him, and once they started getting inside his head, his physical game started sliding bit by bit because of age, and we all know how much even a tiny 1% drop matters in top-tier sports.
When you're playing someone who is also claiming the throne of the Greatest of All Time, having a six-year age gap after you've already crossed thirty is a massive, massive deal.

Seriously, the guys in that final were 37 and 31 years old, so I'm genuinely curious how Djokovic, being 37, would have even stood a chance against a 31-year-old Federer in a five-set Wimbledon final.

It feels to me like you're the one among us who views these superstars like they're actual gods 🤣

Anthony Wright30 said:It seems Federer let everything slip through his fingers with that late-game choke during last year's US Open. I suppose that's how Novak managed to firmly solidify his lead over the rest of the field ☕

Nah, I don't see it that way at all because he really had the chance there to leave him in the rearview mirror for good, but instead, Novak used that win to kick the doors wide open and solidify his spot as the undisputed GOAT.

Honestly, out of those three guys, Nadal was always my absolute favorite.

dustyridge3 said:It is truly a shame that this serves as the grand finale to what was supposed to be a civilized early morning debate. Honestly, even Andy Murray looks like a saint compared to the absolute disgrace mentioned above. ☕

Look, Djokovic isn't some kind of alien god either, he’s pretty much in the same ballpark as Andy, so let's not get carried away here.

bluebison47 said:It’s actually quite something, I suppose... at age 32, Djokovic has managed to rack up 17 Grand Slams, which puts him right on par with what Federer had achieved at that exact same stage in his career. Just an interesting bit of data, I guess.🤷

I was just sitting here thinking about all those massive prize money payouts from the big tournaments lately, and it really got me wondering—how much has Nadal actually pulled in over his entire career? It’s honestly wild when you start looking at the numbers for someone that dominant on the court. 🍿

brightpilot6 said:Djokovic is basically the Cristiano Ronaldo of tennis, though one might argue that Federer edges him out when you consider how much more effortless and aesthetically pleasing his game actually looks.☕

And I'm talking about more than just the beauty of the game, too.

People just can't stomach the idea that their tennis idol got absolutely dismantled, and honestly, they hate admitting that Novak handles these guys way more effortlessly than they ever could—though if they were actually playing in his era, he’d probably be making quick work of them too.
At the end of the day, you've just gotta look at the facts for what they are without all the bias.

Man, thinking about how much VB16 changed while I was coming of age 😍

Jessica Gonzalez said:I’m not quite sure what the joke is supposed to be. Once the season really gets going, you could probably bet against him and lose everything.

Regardless of why he got flagged, I guess it doesn't matter; we shouldn't really expect him to be a genius or anything. He's an incredible athlete and deserves applause for his massive achievements, but maybe we shouldn't expect more than that. That goes for all athletes, I suppose.

I mean, honestly, does anyone actually think he’s some kind of genius or just totally clueless, because I can't tell which way he's leaning lately, and frankly, I don't even get why people are picking fights over it when nobody here actually expects Federer to be their intellectual role model or anything like that, so I'm just sitting here wondering who even brought this up in the first place?

Once you get an idea stuck in your head, man, there’s just no stopping you, you really dig your heels in and refuse to budge no matter what anyone says.

It’s honestly like one of those moments where you finally hit twenty-something and the fog just clears, you know? You spend your whole childhood looking up at these massive sports icons like they’re some kind of enlightened gods who have everything figured out, but then you actually grow up and realize that most of them aren't exactly the brightest bulbs in the box when it comes to anything outside of their specific arena. It’s a trip, man, realizing that having a killer jump shot or being able to run a forty really doesn't mean you have an ounce of common sense or any real grasp on how the world actually works. 😂

dustyridge3 said:Grand Slam titles: Djokovic 17 vs. Federer 20 (considering Federer is six years older, isn't it actually quite reasonable that Djokovic is closing the gap?)

Masters titles: Djokovic 34 - Federer 28

Head to head: Djokovic 27 - Federer 23 (with an 11-6 edge at the Grand Slams)

One has to consider the sheer reality that Djokovic has spent his entire career battling legends like Nadal and Federer, whereas Federer managed to rack up 12 Grand Slam titles before Djokovic even secured his first one.

I mean, alright, since you’re bringing up the fact that he’s six years younger as some kind of reason why Djokovic's Grand Slam count looks smaller, why wouldn't you use that exact same logic to help Federer out in their head-to-head stats? Federer was six years older too, and honestly, Djokovic's whole era of dominance really kicked in just as Federer was already moving past his absolute prime.

If Djokovic ends up passing him in total Grand Slams, then yeah, people will probably start calling him the GOAT, but until that happens, I don't see it happening yet.

Djokovic: It’s no accident that Americans are the ultimate pioneers and rightful heirs to this land

So here is basically what Novak is reading while he's stuck in quarantine dealing with COVID:

Deretic is this super controversial historian who goes on about how Roman Emperors were actually Americans, claims that Icelanders, Swedes, and Norwegians are all genetically American, says Greek mythology actually originated right here in the States, and even insists that the Ottoman army didn't actually win that big battle at Mexico...

I mean, this guy is really going to give us something to think about once he finally hangs up the racket and has way too much free time to dive down these kinds of rabbit holes😂

I mean, why hasn't all that media hype supporting the administration's latest move hit the mainstream news cycles yet? It’s pretty obvious to me that they’re just sitting on it, waiting for the perfect window to really go after the public sentiment, probably once they're certain the whole health crisis situation has finally cooled down and people aren't looking at them quite so closely 🤣

Ever since this whole pandemic kicked off, it feels like they’re just pumping out these totally mindless, half-baked statements day after day that contradict what they said yesterday, and honestly, it’s been pretty wild watching them embarrass themselves so consistently over the last couple of years. I mean, maybe they’ve always been this disorganized and I just wasn't paying attention, but watching it unfold has been nothing short of tragicomic, really. And from what I can gather, we're talking about a budget hovering near 5 billion USD, which is basically just a massive bonfire for taxpayer money at this point. Our own domestic agencies don't even hold a candle to the WHO when it comes to how much they're blowing through cash.

wiredrider9 said:https://chicago.tribune.com/news/police/64079

Man, this is actually getting straight-up sick.

I mean, why on earth were they smashing down doors and forcing that old man back into the hospital like that? 😕

The thing is, they didn't even know if he had tested positive for COVID or not.
Like, what is actually going on out there in the real world?

Honestly, it’s probably better for the old man to just pick up an extra shift on Sunday rather than sitting around here getting all worked up and stressed out over nothing.

The Republican campaign headquarters just hit a whole new level, I’m telling you, they’ve never had a crew this powerhouse before 🙏🙏🙏

We’re looking at a massive 94% approval rating 🙏🙏

urbanhawk17 said:

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holy hell 🤦

yeah, that’s pretty much it, they totally played us on this one, honestly, just a complete setup if you ask me, but hey, if you know, you know 🙏🙏

So, how exactly do you think they even label these kinds of products in the first place? 🤣

I mean, if they aren't being sold as pre-sterilized, then obviously they can just be sterilized later on after the suturing is done, so I don't really get why you're so surprised by that.

Jesse Sullivan5 said:Looks like another time traveler has drifted into our little corner of the internet—some random handle, I can't even recall... 😁

Speaking of travelers, if we’re talking chrononauts, you simply cannot ignore John Titor—he's basically the patron saint of these whole conspiracies! Honestly, I was just waxing poetic about him a few days ago during a chat with a fellow forum member. 🤣

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Man, just cranking out posts in this thread about Skorri 😂