He deserves to be studied by science," McEnroe in awe of Djokovic

le 11/06/2025 à 14h54

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While Novak Djokovic is the subject of much speculation about a possible imminent retirement, John McEnroe believes the Serb should keep playing.

He told *Corriere della Sera*: "It’s impossible not to admire him. I see him as the LeBron James of tennis.

At his age, he’s finding it harder to compete with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, but he’s still a prodigy, someone who deserves to be studied by science.

Why should he retire if he’s still this competitive? He remains the one who challenges the top two the most, and he has two major strengths: his experience and his ability to bounce back in tough moments.

McEnroe John

Non classé

Djokovic Novak

4e, 4830 points

Oh he definitely needs studying, especially his brain and his blood, your absolutely right Mac

Mc needs to see someone for his autoimmune disease

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As we move to the end of this month and also closing out the year I am wishing all of those following me a Merry Christmas and a Happy/Healthy New Year.

Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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