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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

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Free Journo (110 countries, 10 wars) for TV, mags, etc; Books: Siamese Dreams, Kobe Blue, Freedom's Rainbow. Music "CJ in Asia". 日本語 ภาษาไทย, Espanol, 普通话 Dmaj7

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

1 year

"Like Muhammad Ali, his greatness is defined by his struggle to transcend the toxic politics, discrimination and hatred of his era." My analysis of why @DjokerNole #Djokovic is the greatest champion in history (in any sport).

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Djokovic 23, Haters 0: Why Djokovic is the greatest champion

On my way to work at the 2019 Wimbledon final, I saw a thin man in a white track suit walking alone down a quiet street behind the All England Club. I had to blink. It was Novak Djokovic. I grinned…

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

1 year

Before #RolandGarros semi, @carlosalcaraz , age 20, began by jumping up and down at the net to show off his younger legs. Novak #Djokovic , age 36, wasn’t intimidated. @DjokerNole knew he could rely on his stamina, patience and experience. My analysis here:

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Djokovic, 36, outlasts Alcaraz, 20, at Roland Garros

Before the match, Carlos Alcaraz, age 20, began by jumping up and down at the net to show off his younger legs. Novak Djokovic, age 36, wasn’t intimidated. He knew he could rely on his stamin…

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

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They asked #Djokovic about his knee injury. Instead of talking about himself, he thanked his surgeon and spoke about Murray, Kyrgios and others who struggle with recovery. His greatness is born of his empathy and compassion for other people. True leadership = true greatness.

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Novak thanking his surgeon 👏

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

10 months

After the French Open, I wrote that @DjokerNole , like Muhammad Ali, had to "transcend the toxic politics, discrimination and hatred of his era... That's why Novak #Djokovic is the greatest champion of all time, in any sport." He proved it in 2023.

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Djokovic 23, Haters 0: Why Djokovic is the greatest champion

On my way to work at the 2019 Wimbledon final, I saw a thin man in a white track suit walking alone down a quiet street behind the All England Club. I had to blink. It was Novak Djokovic. I grinned…

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

1 year

"Tennis squandered a chance to win millions of new fans during its Golden Age ... It’s because tennis executives, marketing departments and media members got the story wrong. If anyone needs to change, it’s them, not Novak #Djokovic ." My analysis, photos:

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Tennis is the problem, not Djokovic

The Australian Open final in 2012 was one of the greatest battles in the history of sports. Novak Djokovic beat Rafa Nadal 7-5 in the fifth set after playing for 5 hours and 53 minutes, an hour lon…

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

3 months

The umpire @RolandGarros just called a "time violation" on #Djokovic at 2:55 am on a cold damp night in Paris while Novak and #Musetti are gasping for air after playing 4 hours in a half-empty stadium. Use your head, buddy. These guys are HUMAN. They're tired. Aren't you?

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

1 year

The Guardian writers and others who deny #Djokovic 's achievements are stuck in the old debate about the GOAT in tennis. The new debate is: how does @DjokerNole rate among the greatest athletes of all time. Should I rank him #1 ?

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Djokovic 23, Haters 0: Why Djokovic is the greatest champion

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1 year

"You might think that Roger Federer was a more beautiful player, or that Rafa Nadal was the greatest warrior ever ... But they never had the world against them. Djokovic has broken all of their records because nothing ... could break his spirit."

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Djokovic 23, Haters 0: Why Djokovic is the greatest champion

On my way to work at the 2019 Wimbledon final, I saw a thin man in a white track suit walking alone down a quiet street behind the All England Club. I had to blink. It was Novak Djokovic. I grinned…

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

10 months

This point shows why @DjokerNole is the greatest of all-time. He's figured out how to play #Alcaraz . Deep returns to keep him back, then move him around to open up his weaker forehand corner. Watch how #Djokovic uses angle, spin, height and lazer flat forehands to disrupt rhythm.

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

3 years

Serbians staged massive protests in December against Australian mining giant Rio Tinto. #Djokovic spoke about need for clean air, water. #Australian PM Morrison (chief of staff is Rio Tinto lobbyist) deported @DjokerNole . Serbia cancelled Rio Tinto's $2.4 billion lithium project.

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Amran Abocar

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'This is an end': Serbia revokes Rio Tinto's lithium project licences

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

1 year

Mary Carillo on @NBCSports says: "I want to hear about the two weeks of torture he gave his team." She repeatedly dissed #Djokovic throughout the match. They simply can't celebrate the greatness of @DjokerNole 's achievements. So, I put it in perspective:

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Djokovic 23, Haters 0: Why Djokovic is the greatest champion

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

3 years

The Honourable Judge Kelly explicitly warned Mr. Tran (lawyer for Home Affairs) that if another minister uses "personal power" to act against #Djokovic , they must inform Judge Kelly in advance. (Thus a secret raid on @DjokerNole would be in contempt of court = jail time.)

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

1 year

Tennis officialdom, western elites, hactivist media and hostile fans have been creating a "hindrance" for #Djokovic throughout his career. @DjokerNole has responded by laughing at them and dominating almost every stat category in tennis history. My story:

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Tennis creates hindrances for Djokovic

In the second set of his Wimbledon semi-final victory over Jannick Sinner, Novak Djokovic grunted after exerting Herculean effort to chase down a ball out wide and hammer a backhand down the line. …

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

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WTA suspended Sharapova, Halep, Yastremska, Moore other women. ATP suspended Brooksby, Ymer, Jarry and others. But ATP's Italian chief let Sinner win tournaments, reign as number 1, AFTER he failed doping test. Now they fine him $320,000 and take away Indian Wells ranking points.

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One of our exciting talent and my favorite Jenson Brooksby got suspended for 18 months... Just because he missed the test...never found guilty..never used any doping substance... Atp and IATA doesn't changed the rule for him but they let Sinner player after 2 test fails.. 🙂

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

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" #Zverev is doing something unimaginable more than 100 years ago, when type 1 diabetes would kill half of all patients within 2 years, and 90 percent of them within five years, according to Harvard Medical School." My story about Sascha's greatest battle.

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Zverev overcomes diabetes and assault accusations to reach French Open final

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

3 years

Sadly, this is normal now in my noble profession. We've become Hyena Media baying for blood. Hypocrites at the Salem Witch Trials. @DjokerNole has been exceptionally generous, kindhearted to most journalists. He's very real, not PR flacked and faked. They have no clue. #Djokovic

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

3 years

The Honourable Judge Kelly issued sturn warning to the lawyer for Home Affairs against using their threat to re-detain #Djokovic using executive power. #FreeNovak #NovakFreed #Justice #AO2022

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

3 years

Probably #Rafa 's most memorable slam victory since 2008 Wimbledon final vs Federer. An incredible achievement for #Nadal , but forever tainted by the Australian government's disgraceful deportation of 9-time #AusOpen champion #Djokovic .

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

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"I've been on the tour for more than 20 years, I know all the tricks ... I've played in much more hostile environments, trust me. You guys can't touch me." @DjokerNole at his best, impersonating Tony Montana in Scarface ("you mess with me, you're messing with the best")

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Wow Novak’s speech! Please listen. 🧨 love him!

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

1 year

#Djokovic @DjokerNole won one of the greatest matches in sports history, beating #Nadal after 6 hours. Tennis should have seized this opportunity to full-out promote these all-time great champions. Instead they squandered a decade on petty politics, faux scandals, Next Gen hype.

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The ROAR at the end 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ #EpicMoments

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1 year

I don't agree that tennis has a " #Djokovic problem." It's a golden opportunity for the tennis industry to make new fans and customers. Many sports fans are recognizing that @DjokerNole might be the greatest athlete of all time. They want to see him play.

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1 year

#Hindrance is the new buzzword. #Djokovic says that it was the first time in his career that he was called for hindrance. In fact @DjokerNole been creating a hindrance for every other player -- by winning 23 slams and being the greatest athlete of all time

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Djokovic 23, Haters 0: Why Djokovic is the greatest champion

On my way to work at the 2019 Wimbledon final, I saw a thin man in a white track suit walking alone down a quiet street behind the All England Club. I had to blink. It was Novak Djokovic. I grinned…

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The Bigger Man

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Novak Djokovic

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Congratulations to @RafaelNadal for 21st GS. Amazing achievement. Always impressive fighting spirit that prevailed another time. Enhorabuena 👏🏆👍 @Medwed33 gave it his all out there and played with the passion and determination we have come to expect from him.

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#Djokovic has won his battle in #Australia . Can he win @AustralianOpen ? I doubt it. He's lost a week of practice 1 week before the tournament. Probably lost muscle tone, timing and mental prep. Medvedev, Zverev et al didn't. But never count Nole out. He's the greatest of all time

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Kyrgios on #Djokovic . "He's a bit of a God."

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

3 years

Tennis didn't win this year @AustralianOpen . All tennis players, fans, media saw what #Australian government did to #Djokovic . Incredible efforts by #Barty , #Medvedev and #Rafa . But this wasn't a fair competition. It's unacceptable. We're not stupid. Tennis can do better.

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TENNIS IS THE WINNER!

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

3 years

Are they all corrupt? You decide. Facts: they let #Rafa fly sick from UAE to Spain. Spain, Australia let him fly before 14-day period expired. Aus deported #Djokovic . #AusOpen gave Rafa ideal scheduling. Umpires gave him extra time between points + 8-minute break before 5th set.

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3 years

Denis Shapovalov upset with umpire Carlos Bernardes for not regulating Rafael Nadal's time between points: "You guys are all corrupt."

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

3 years

Amazing that Bjorn Borg for all his greatness spent only 109 weeks at number 1, far fewer than Connors and McEnroe. #Djokovic at 360 weeks in an era with Federer and Nadal is truly amazing.

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Top 10 weeks as a world no 1. 1. @DjokerNole - 360 2. @rogerfederer - 310 3. Pete Sampras - 286 4. Ivan Lendl - 270 5. @JimmyConnors - 268 6. @RafaelNadal - 209 7. @JohnMcEnroe - 170 8. Bjorn Borg - 109 9. @AndreAgassi - 101 10. @lleytonhewitt - 80 Most consistent of all time.

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

2 years

My favorite thing about #Djokovic is how he praises and comforts his "opponents" after beating them. Stef is like his little brother; he wants Stef to succeed. Novak is always the bigger man.

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"You're one of the best leaders this sport can have." @DjokerNole | @InteBNLdItalia | #IBI22

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

3 years

#Djokovic is one of the world's healthiest people. His strong natural immune system helped him survive Covid twice. He cares about what he puts into his body. We should cheer this. Instead, the world went mad and envious people hated him for being healthy.

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

2 years

#Rafa is awesome of course but #Djokovic is more influential. His courageous stand for medical privacy and bodily autonomy transcended the sport of tennis. #Nadal has done many great things but he has not stamped his soul beyond the world of sports like @DjokerNole has.

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Rafael Nadal is one of TIME's 100 most influential people. He's the only male tennis player on the list. 🐐

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3 years

I can't think of a more cruel way to humiliate a champion who has done a lot of good for Australians. #Djokovic @DjokerNole #GOAT #AO2022 #AO @BBCBreaking

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Australia cancels visa of world tennis No.1 Novak Djokovic and intends to deport him on Thursday, with his lawyers expected to appeal

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Context. #Sharapova , #Halep , Moore others suspended re: doping. #Rafa , #Serena etc questioned re: exemptions. #Djokovic banned for refusing to put drug in his body. ATP promoted #Sinner as "nice guy" and "new face of tennis" even AFTER failed doping test and mysterious injuries.

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Ridiculous - whether it was accidental or planned. You get tested twice with a banned (steroid) substance… you should be gone for 2 years. Your performance was enhanced. Massage cream…. Yeah nice 🙄

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

1 year

If you keep hitting 130+ MPH serves on the lines, you expect to win the match. But #Djokovic has exploited #Hurkacz 's weaknesses, serving and slicing outside his strike zone. Novak brought him in on both set points. Genius at work at #Wimbledon .

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3 years

The Honourable Judge Kelly: "If there was an exception, and he had an Australian travel declaration and given a green light. That part of the case remains unresolved. That case is over." #Djokovic

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

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@pavyg So, #Djokovic arrived in Melbourne Jan. 5, about 20 days after testing positive Dec. 16. #Nadal arrived in Melbourne 10 days after testing positive. He also claimed he struggled with nasty symptoms for a few days, yet aUSStRalia welcomes #Rafa , detains @DjokerNole . #FreeNovak

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

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This is normal for #Djokovic . This is how he rolls. I've seen him spend even longer signing autographs on Kid's Day at tournaments. After years of winning fans one by one, it's no surprise that he's one of the most popular people on the planet. #CincyTennis

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@WLWT @Visit_Cincy @CrackedRacquets @DjokerNole @NovakFanClub @CincyTennis @peteholtermann @carlosalcaraz @imaginemason @CityOfMasonOhio W&S @WLWT : After publicly thanking his American fans earlier today, Novak Djokovic signs autographs for over 20 minutes following his practice session. 🇷🇸 The 🐐 is back. 🇺🇸

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

3 years

#Rafa said @AustralianOpen is bigger than #Djokovic or any other player. The live audience for this Federal Court hearing is equivalent to more than 5 times a full house at Rod Laver Arena.

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Saša Ozmo

3 years

At this moment 82,759 people watching #Djokovic proceedings.

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

3 years

@TennisPuneet Astounding. Djokovic is blamed for talking to two French journos at a distance while wearing a mask. Rafa is admitting that he was sick in Abu Dhabi, sick at the airport, sick on the plane, sick at the hospital, quite sick for a week. The score v Novak would be like 1000 to 2.

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1 year

When Graf had 22 slams, Margaret Court only had 11 (plus 13 against amateurs in small venues in era with much fewer players). But now she's suddenly "tied" with #Djokovic at 24 slams each? There's a guy at my tennis club with at least 25 titles. @DjokerNole is chasing him now.

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@globaliteman The lengths CNN,ESPN,etc will go to diminish Djok is astounding.When Graff had 22GS thdy simply displayed women's record & only recognized Court's 11 open era that Djok holds the open era record the graphic has court at 24.

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

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Fans love #Alcaraz . Me too. But "King Carlos" doesn’t deserve to be #1 @atptour . They rigged the rankings to push out @DjokerNole . @Wimbledon should seed defending champion #Djokovic 1, Alcaraz 2. It's better for Carlitos, and #tennis . My analysis

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“King Carlos” should be number two, not one

For years, the tennis hype machine has been pushing rising stars to take over from Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Grigor “Baby Fed” Dimitrov was going to be the next Federer. Milos …

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

2 years

I'm sorry but this is a sham and everybody knows it. #Alcaraz is brilliant, and I hope he wins many slams. But this only happened because @ATPtour took unnecessary punitive actions against its top players including #Djokovic and #Medvedev .

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Relevant Tennis

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CARLOS ALCARAZ BECOMES THE YOUNGEST YEAR-END ATP NO. 1 OF ALL-TIME!!! 💥 At 19 years, 6 months old Carlos Alcaraz reaches another incredible milestone!!! 🇪🇸

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2 years

Given that #Djokovic had to overcome two on this list, he's perhaps the greatest of them all. Yet not even on this list ...

@BetVictor

BetVictor

2 years

Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo Ronnie O'Sullivan Roger Federer Rafael Nadal Serena Williams Tiger Woods Lewis Hamilton Phil Taylor Michael van Gerwen Usain Bolt Tom Brady Jonny Wilkinson Dan Carter LeBron James Katie Taylor Tyson Fury This generation has seen some of the greats.

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

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#Wawrinka is perhaps most unsung player ever (winning 3 slams in Big Three era). But that was a huge ovation for @DjokerNole on #Wimbledon Centre Court. I don't know how 14,979 Serbians managed to get tickets to see him @Wimbledon . Do others like him too?

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

2 years

I'm no doctor, just a journalist asking relevant questions. Rafa plays like a superhero but he's human too. Does this look like a guy with an injured foot frozen with chemicals, or a guy hopped up on adrenaline or something else? Somehow this whole story doesn't seem to add up.

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Blockbuster final incoming 🔜 @RafaelNadal or @CasperRuud98 ? 📹 #RolandGarros

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Dr. Wertheim: "There are so many dimensions to #Djokovic . He may polarize, but he's remarkably accessible." No, @DjokerNole isn't "polarizing". Wertheim, Rothenberg and others in tennis media did that for clickbait. They are "polarizing", not Novak. He's just playing tennis.

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

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This battle at 3 am tells you everything about the freakish nature of pro tennis. Half-wit organizers START a best-of-5 set match on clay at around 11 pm on a cold damp Saturday night, featuring the world's top player (a 37-year old alien from another planet.) Of course he'll win

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Novak doing Novak things 🕸️ #RolandGarros

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2 years

#Djokovic is the greatest tennis player in the world. Without him, any tournament seems farcical.

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Novak Djokovic

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Sadly, I will not be able to travel to NY this time for US Open. Thank you #NoleFam for your messages of love and support. ❤️ Good luck to my fellow players! I’ll keep in good shape and positive spirit and wait for an opportunity to compete again. 💪🏼 See you soon tennis world! 👋🏼

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

3 years

Sports Illustrated tennis writer @jon_wertheim , (PhDs in immunology and vaccinology from @Yale and @PennMEHP ) told @TSN_Sports that #Djokovic has "magical thinking" that unvaccinated people can survive a coronavirus infection. Here you see @DjokerNole almost collapse on court.

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3 years

N O O O O V A A A K @DjokerNole #DDFTennis

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

2 years

I have been there. You'll never understand. This is why @DjokerNole #Djokovic is one of the greatest sportsmen of all time.

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

3 years

The King of Clay couldn't even beat #Djokovic on clay the last time they played.

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🎗️ Paul McNamee

3 years

Of course, Nadal’s semi final opponent in original draw was a guy he’s lost to 9 times in a row on hardcourt, surprisingly without winning a single set…to be fair the draw change is not at all Rafa’s fault, but today is the day that change arguably made a huge difference

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

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Notice how much of this 10-minute interview is about #Djokovic throwing racquets, Djokovic not getting experimental vaxx, #Djokovic intimidated by Rafa in locker room etc... Would @60minutes do a segment about #Federer 's temper, or #Rafa 's injections, or #Murray 's profanity?

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

3 years

News flash from @NYTSports ! Investigative reporter/detective @BenRothenberg discovers that #Djokovic has 10.3 million followers on Instagram, though Serbia only has 7 million people. This "proves" that @DjokerNole is either not Serbian, or Serbia is hiding its true population.

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Ben is absolutely seething with the rapturous reception and cheers for Novak today. Does someone want to please tell @benrothenberg that Dubai is not in Serbia! Just a 6 hour flight and on a totally different continent! 😂

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Kicking out #Djokovic did nothing to solve Australia's problems.

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3 years

Judging by the Convoy to Canberra Facebook activity, Canberra has a real situation on its hands tomorrow.

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1 year

#Djokovic continues to transcend all those who would bring him down and deny his destiny.

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1 year

Novak Djokovic has filled an entire stadium in his return to USA by merely practicing. There is not an empty seat in the house. Novak Djokovic is bigger than tennis.

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This is how fans will remember @DjokerNole #Djokovic @Wimbledon in 2024. Not the knee surgery. Not the ruuning and booing. Not the straight set final. His focus was on his family: playing the violin for Tara, the look in his eye toward his wife and children. #Beautiful

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2 months

"Thank you for bringing the smile to my face every single day" Touching words from Novak, recognising the people who matter most 🫶 #Wimbledon

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Margaret Court was a legendary player, but it's a fact that she won 13 of her slams against fellow amateurs, not professionals. It would be like me winning tournaments against my tennis buddies and then claiming I'm better than #Djokovic et al.

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1 year

Novak Djokovic is the all-time grand slam record holder. Realistically, he has not equalled Margaret Court: to compare his 24 and her 24 is apples and oranges. Simply not the same. And if Djokovic wasn't before, he is surely now the undisputed GOAT? #USOpen

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2 years

John McEnroe says that #Nadal would "deserve" to be number 1 after the #USOpen . He makes no mention that US, Canada and Australia governments, plus the ATP, have basically denied #Djokovic about 10,000 ranking points (equal to winning 5 slams). Is #Rafa really #1 at #ModernaOpen ?

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

3 years

Victoria (93.4% vaccinated) reported 35,000 new covid cases again today; 976 in hospital. NSW even worse: 63,000 new; 2500 in hospital. Healthy #Djokovic is not a threat to public health; he's a threat to authoritarian rule in #Australia , one of the world's most beloved countries

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Paul Sakkal

3 years

Breaking: Novak Djokovic's visa has been cancelled for a second time by the Australian government Immigration Minister Alex Hawke: "[Cancelled] on health and good order grounds, on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so." Appeal v likely

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3 years

According to Elections Canada, the governing party won 5.5 million votes in a country with 38 million people.

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Elon Musk

3 years

@aginnt It would appear that the so-called “fringe minority” is actually the government

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3 years

#Djokovic said his kids get various vaccines. "He has personally donated millions of dollars to hospitals and causes struggling under the burden of COVID-19 in Serbia, Spain and Italy. He set up and paid for free vaccinations at two ATP and one WTA tournament (on his property)."

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🎗️ Paul McNamee

3 years

People are saying he is getting special treatment, when in fact the opposite is true. Ironically, according to the matters before this court, it’s only because he IS high profile that he is facing deportation

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For 3 weekends, 10,000s of protesters across Serbia blocked main roads and bridges to oppose Australian giant Rio Tinto’s plan to launch a $2.4bn lithium mine it called the largest mining investment in the region. #Djokovic spoke about the need for clean air, water for health.

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Elaine 🇦🇺🇷🇸🐊 #24 #428 #🥇

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@globaliteman Explains it all

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3 years

I wonder if @DjokerNole will retire now from the match. He seems warmed up for the grass in Eastbourne ...

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2 years

The world continues to punish the world's greatest tennis player ...

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2 years

While I was automatically listed in the @BNPPARIBASOPEN and @MiamiOpen draw I knew it would be unlikely I’d be able to travel. The CDC has confirmed that regulations won’t be changing so I won't be able to play in the US. Good luck to those playing in these great tournaments 👊

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Italian chiefs @atptour should hold press conference re: #Sinner doping scandal. If ATP deems Sinner bears "no fault or negligence", then why did they cover it up for 5 months, and why remove his points and $320,000 income from Indian Wells? My analysis

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ATP should come clean about Sinner doping scandal

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2 years

Some #Nolefam think I'm ignoring doping speculation about #Rafa . I'm not. He's innocent of allegations until proven guilty. Likewise, it's unfair media treatment. If #Djokovic brought a doctor to give him injections and pills, and won Roland Garros, it would be a huge scandal.

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2 years

#Djokovic completes one of the most memorable years in tennis history. He began the year detained in Hellhole Hotel in a hostile country that deported him. Other authoritarian regimes banned him from all their events. ATP took away his Wimbledon points. He really is year-end #1

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Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸

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2 years

Novak Djokovic wins record-tying sixth ATP Finals title: defeating Casper Ruud 7-5 6-3 Tied with Federer for the all-time lead and will finish his strangest season at No. 5 in the rankings: 2000 points behind No. 1 Alcaraz Missed two majors & got no points for winning Wimbledon

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1 month

This match had huge historical importance. #Rafa could have tied their head-to-head at 30-30. But #Djokovic now leads 31-29, including three victories over Nadal @RolandGarros in 2015, 2021 and 2024.

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Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸

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Novak Djokovic wins No. 60 Defeats Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 in R2 at #Paris2024 , coming up with the goods in those final two games after Nadal rallied Djokovic leads their epic rivalry 31-29 & still in the hunt for his 1st #Olympic gold medal #getty

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

2 years

The players know that #Djokovic is truly the leader of men's tennis. Notice how #Medvedev warmly embraced Novak at the net. After winning a brilliant second set, @DjokerNole mainly praised Daniil, said he was the better player tonight, and worried about his adductor leg injury.

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2 years

Novak Shocked by Medvedev Withdrawal! "It's a shock! I was ready for a third set battle". #AstanaOpen

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

2 months

If you are claiming that @DjokerNole never had knee surgery, then your premise is that a surgeon (who serves many patients, not only #Djokovic ) is risking their career and business to join a grand conspiracy (involving Novak's team and family) to deceive the public, forever.

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RB 🐺 🐊

2 months

“Novak Djokovic, with his meniscus surgery, that he says occurred, what, 25 days ago.” @PHShriver are you kidding me? I cannot believe how low people are still willing to go to demonize Novak.

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1 year

" #Djokovic became increasingly vigilant about his body. His mental toughness and ability to concentrate for hours amid hostile crowds set a shining example for anyone dealing with adversity. He was a Philosopher King who studied science and languages."

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Tennis is the problem, not Djokovic

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9 months

Seeking attention and unethical gain, Dr. Wertheim and Dr. Rothenberg made #Djokovic 's private health status into a "global news event". Now Wertheim @60Minutes claims that @DjokerNole "misread" the "Australian public". No he didn't. Australia gave him permission to fly there.

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60 Minutes

9 months

“I was basically declared as a villain of the world,” Djokovic says after a political firestorm about his unwillingness to get a COVID vaccination led to his deportation during last year’s Australian Open.

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1 year

If #Djokovic had won 2nd set or gone up 2-0 in 5th set instead of shanking into net, nobody would be writing "passing of torch, changing of the guard." If #Alcaraz whips @DjokerNole @USOpen @AustralianOpen , then I'll say it. Too early to foretell history.

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Alcaraz beat Djokovic at his own game to win his first Wimbledon title

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2 years

#Djokovic won @AustralianOpen 9 times; not allowed to defend his title (2000 ranking points). #Djokovic won #Wimbledon in July; not allowed to gain 2000 points. @DjokerNole not allowed into US to defend 1200 points @USOpen . But #Ruud thinks he and #Alcaraz are really #1 and #2 .

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2 years

“He’s riding that wave. At the moment he’s the best player in the world in my eyes. He deserves that spot. I’m happy that we played each other in the final and that we played for the title and the world No. 1 spot.” @CasperRuud98 on @carlosalcaraz #USOpen

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

3 years

The cost of #Australia 's brutal treatment of #Djokovic . Loss of international prestige and $2.4 billion lithium mine project. Severe losses for @TennisAustralia , Melbourne. Severe damage to tourism, foreign investment. Potential losses in @DjokerNole lawsuit and elections.

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

2 years

@DamianReilly In all seriousness Damian, two things. Top guys don't want to give competing teams a view into their regimens (training, nutrition etc). They also seek paying sponsors. Why endorse a product from a company who isn't paying you when other companies pay. Does this make sense?

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1 year

Best 3-set Masters 1000 final? After 3 hours 49 minutes, #Djokovic , age 36, was stronger than #Alcaraz , 20. @DjokerNole (who beat Carlos at French Open and @Cincytennis ) regains momentum. Who said "changing of the guard", "passing of the torch"? Not me.

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The new great rivalry: Novakarlos Djokaraz

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1 year

Here we go. The social media team are getting it right. #Djokovic is the biggest story @Wimbledon , where he hasn't lost on Centre Court for 10 years!

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Wimbledon

1 year

Mind-blowing @DjokerNole stats 🤯 #Wimbledon

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1 year

Remember when Lleyton Hewitt won 2001 #USOpen + 2002 #Wimbledon ? Media proclaimed "changing of the guard", end of Sampras-Agassi era. They overlooked a young #Federer until he won 2003 Wimbledon. #Alcaraz isn't the new King of Tennis yet. #Djokovic is.

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Alcaraz beat Djokovic at his own game to win his first Wimbledon title

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3 years

If you think that Rio Tinto's chief government lobbyist John Kunkel, who is now Australian PM Morrison's chief of staff, had NOTHING to do with brutal detention, deportation of #Djokovic and #Serbia cancelling Rio Tinto's massive mine project, then it's all random, unorganized.

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3 years

#Djokovic idolizes Nikola Tesla. What other athlete idolizes a scientist?

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3 years

The Honourable Judge Kelly points out that a professor and medical doctor, and medical panel, gave #Djokovic an exemption, and "that document was in the hands of the Delegate (the immigrant officer). What more could this man have done." Good news so far for @DjokerNole #FreeNovak

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2 years

In Madrid, @BenRothenberg also has a tough path to the final. He has to get past @ReillyOpelka , @TennysSandgren , @fabiofogna and @AlexZverev before he can even approach @DjokerNole . Not sure how he can do it. Any thoughts #Nolefam @pavyg ?

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2 years

The @MutuaMadridOpen draw has just been made here is @DjokerNole likely path to the final; R1 Bye R2 @Gael_Monfils R3 @andy_murray or @denis_shapo QF @HubertHurkacz or @CasperRuud98 SF @RafaelNadal or @alcarazcarlos03 Final @steftsitsipas or @AlexZverev Idemo Nole! 💪

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16 days

I like #Sinner . He's diligent and polite with journos like me at pressers. I hope he's not doping to gain advantage over other players. A bigger issue is ATP and doping authorities covering up cases and treating players unfairly. If Sinner is no sinner, why fine him $320,000?

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3 months

Jannik Sinner is the first Italian man in history to become world #1 . Welcome to the Sinner Era. 🇮🇹🦊

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3 months

Ben Rothenberg had no training or experience in journalism prior to writing @nytimes etc. He, WTA employee Courtney Nguyen, other activists profited from public accusations damaging Indian Wells director Ray Moore, broadcaster Doug Adler, #Zverev and #Djokovic , others. 1/2

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

3 months

DW Berlin reports the sole presiding judge, Barbara Lüders, said the proceedings had been discontinued. "I think it's important to continue living without any further blame," she said. This means #Zverev is not guilty of allegations in German court.

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2 years

The friendship and alliance between @DjokerNole and @serenawilliams is one of the most overlooked aspects of the Golden Age of tennis. Mutual respect inspiring each other to greatness.

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2 years

@DjokerNole ‘s 2 dances with another GOAT @serenawilliams 🕺💃 😍 both always supported each other and respects always. #djokovic #SerenaWilliams

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1 year

#Djokovic didn't have Scottie Pippen, Shaq, D-Wade or the defenders of Brazil, Argentina to help him win. It was @DjokerNole alone against 127 players at tournaments. He had to battle injuries, governments, media and other players. He did it, alone.

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Djokovic 23, Haters 0: Why Djokovic is the greatest champion

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

2 years

@RealAndyLeeShow So, the people who called a snap election to win 5 million votes in a country of 38 million, and whose "public health" measures broke the supply chain and damaged 1000s of businesses, and whose mandates violated Charter rights, are now lecturing the public on threats to democracy

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1 year

#Djokovic plays his best when the world is against him. The GOAT should think like the "underdog" vs #ATP #1 #Alcaraz at #Wimbledon final. Also, hug baseline to fetch droppers; keep Carlos away from net; target his forehand corner. My pre-match analysis:

How the “underdog” Djokovic can beat “world number 1” Alcaraz at the Wimbledon final

Novak Djokovic is a genius at adapting his game to dismantle an opponent. He can win his 24th slam and 8th Wimbledon title if he does the following on Sunday versus Carlos Alcaraz; —Win the first s…

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3 years

His lawyers could argue that #Djokovic has done more to help hospitals fight covid and distribute vaccines than any other player in the @AustralianOpen draw. He's super-cautious about what goes in his body: drugs, alcohol, tobacco, meat, gluten etc. This doesn't equal "anti-vaxx"

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Do Not Forget, people, that NOVAK has most Generously DONATED MILLIONS to HELP hospitals in Italy, Spain, Serbia FIGHT COVID!!! Last year Novak provided Free covid vaccines at both his Belgrade tournaments BUT for Australian Government, Novak is 'anti-vaccine' 'risk' Diabolical!

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3 months

@PatrickMcEnroe @usopen @Wimbledon @rolandgarros @carlosalcaraz Yes, I have a question. Do you think Borg, Sampras, Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, your brother John and others would have won more majors at earlier ages if they could receive coaching on every point, and simply obey and execute their strategy, tactics and adjustments in real time?

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2 years

I was the lone photographer shooting #Djokovic on Kid's Day @RolandGarros in 2016. Thousands of kids shouting during his practice session, annoying Boris Becker. @DjokerNole spent probably 30 minutes signing every single autograph request. Two weeks later, he won the French Open.

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2 years

Djokovic immediately after he celebrates his win he goes straight over to his adoring fans to sign balls, autographs & give away some of his belongings!!🙏🏽 The fans sing to Novak 'Uni Di Noi' which means 'One Of Us'❤ No player gives back to his fans like Novak Djokovic!!

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#Wawrinka often practices with #Djokovic . It's nice of #Stanimal to come to London SW19 and help @DjokerNole prepare to win his 8th title @Wimbledon . Stan seems to respect that the practice session must end by 11 pm. #Wimbledon

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2 years

@DjokerNole @AmyLundyDahl Friendly reminder that Australians detained and deported a family man like this ...

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

2 years

Martina assumes #Alcaraz is better than #Djokovic at saving match points vs Federer at Wimbledon; winning 5-hour finals vs Rafa; winning slam finals when down 2 sets; winning slams on all surfaces, in all conditions; dealing with intense pressure + scrutiny for years. #Nolefam

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2 years

Building up to Alcaraz vs. Djokovic on @PrimeVideoSport , Martina Navratilova just said to Catherine: ‘For me he’s a better version of Djokovic. He moves like Novak but he hits a better ball out wide. More powerful than I’ve ever seen. He’s defying the laws of gravity out there.’

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4 months

So, #Djokovic reported all the symptoms of a concussion, which is a serious head injury with longterm effects. The NFL and other leagues would have refused to let him play today. But it's as if the ATP, Rome organizers and my media colleagues never heard of such an injury.

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Novak having a hard time getting mentally engaged: low on patience and not looking over at team. It happens! Will he find his game and mentality today? Keep watching!

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1 month

This is one of the greatest achievements in sports history. #Djokovic , age 37, withdrew @RolandGarros with a meniscus tear after playing after 3 am in previous match. He got trounced @Wimbledon by #Alcaraz , who resembles peak #Federer 2005-8. But Novak played best ever @Olympics .

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1 month

🥇 DJOKOVIC ACHIEVES THE OLYMPICS DREAM 🥇 @DjokerNole defeats Alcaraz 7-6 7-6 to win the #Olympics Singles Gold Medal!! #Paris2024 #Tennis

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1 year

#Djokovic : "It's great to be part of this new generation. I love it!" The Djoker is back @DjokerNole #Wimbledon

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3 years

The Honourable Judge Kelly continues to chastise the immigration officers for pressuring #Djokovic in late hours of the morning, summarizing their response as "Getting in touch with your lawyers isn't going to help with any of this, so let's just get it done." #FreeNovak

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Christopher Johnson (The Globalite)

2 years

The level of #Djokovic vs #Rublev in Belgrade final (250 ranking points) is higher than what we saw in Australia (2000 ranking points).

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Ravi Ubha

2 years

Djokovic-Rublev, 10th game, 2nd set in Belgrade. Surely one of the games of the season. (Rublev holds for 5-5)

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