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  • Novak Djokovic has accepted a wildcard into the Geneva Open 2024 as a last chance to get some form before teh second slam of the year at Roland Garros 2024. He will join Ruud and Fritz in the event. Is this a good idea for Nole?
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    0:22 | Djokovic News
    0:48 | Geneva 2024 Seeds
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  • @thetennistalk
    @thetennistalk  15 днів тому +45

    **EXPLAINER**
    Why did Djokovic need a Wildcard?
    He was NOT on the entry list from 6 weeks ago so needed a wildcard to play the event last minute

  • @DetectiveLoki731
    @DetectiveLoki731 15 днів тому +61

    To me this screams positive mindset. Interesting to see how Nole finds form so close to a Major.

    • @duncan3932
      @duncan3932 15 днів тому +15

      True, it shows that he still sincerely cares about winning. Which sounds stupid but when you’ve won so much you’d think he might lose motivation at some point

    • @jm7804
      @jm7804 14 днів тому +3

      Dude, this screams desperation. Never in his entire career has he gotten this deep into a year without a title. Nole is toast.

    • @DetectiveLoki731
      @DetectiveLoki731 14 днів тому

      @@jm7804 And your statement would be accurate if this continues till Wimbledon.

    • @malekat8539
      @malekat8539 14 днів тому +1

      ​@@DetectiveLoki731
      It's accurate right now...

  • @ghbnhghjk
    @ghbnhghjk 15 днів тому +43

    Such a GOAT move by djokovic.. he done this before RG 2021 and won both tournaments

    • @iamrips2132
      @iamrips2132 15 днів тому +3

      But this is 2024. So he wont win FO 2024 be rest assured

    • @ghbnhghjk
      @ghbnhghjk 15 днів тому +7

      u wut.. novak is the favorite for RG

    • @colethomas903
      @colethomas903 15 днів тому

      @ghbnhghjk nope

    • @malekat8539
      @malekat8539 14 днів тому

      ​@@ghbnhghjkThat's a joke...

    • @jm7804
      @jm7804 7 днів тому

      @@ghbnhghjk Your comment didn't age particularly well. Got blown out 6-1 in the third by another no name player no one has ever heard of before. Nole is making a habit of that this year.

  • @brent_simmons
    @brent_simmons 15 днів тому +37

    This is interesting. But good to see Nole wanting to play this. I look forward to it.

  • @mchazelover
    @mchazelover 15 днів тому +20

    It’s always good news when Djokovic is playing a tournament

  • @melissakay6143
    @melissakay6143 15 днів тому +20

    Best wishes to Nole on feeling more like himself! 🎉

    • @ricklee5845
      @ricklee5845 14 днів тому

      😂😂 I'd be curious to hear what that's like....

  • @ganeshasr141
    @ganeshasr141 15 днів тому +8

    go all the way Novak.... once you come out as a Champion in Geneva, it boosts morale & confidence in RG... we will be so happy. This is after a long hiatus Novak entering RG without any Wins in whole year 2024.. idemoo Novak, good move

  • @LadySJay
    @LadySJay 15 днів тому +17

    Djokovic has decided to play to get some form before RG. Let's see how he gets on. He should feel the pressure, he's lost a few matches and I think it's right thing for him, he needs it.

  • @trippwraze1509
    @trippwraze1509 15 днів тому +14

    I understand the concerns of injury but at this point I think he needs any type of successful competitive play before RG

  • @la0070.
    @la0070. 15 днів тому +12

    All the best to Nole

  • @elainepotgieter9403
    @elainepotgieter9403 15 днів тому +13

    I think he wants match practice because he got knocked out of Rome so early. Makes total sense to me.

  • @julianPM2024
    @julianPM2024 15 днів тому +10

    Its a tune-up tournament for him. As long as he does not get injured or exhausted, then its a good plan.

    • @andyc7011
      @andyc7011 13 днів тому

      That is the issue. He missed Canadian Masters and Shanghai Masters last year citing exhaustion after playing two weeks of tennis at Wimbledon and US Open respectively. Now he is playing 3 weeks of tennis (with potentially 4 matches in 7 days) with only 3 weeks of rest before Wimbledon. It is a big gamble that he will find form in this tournament and not over exert himself given the proximity between FO and Wimbledon.

    • @julianPM2024
      @julianPM2024 13 днів тому +2

      True its not an ideal situation. The GOAT is in an unusual situation-- coachless and without a finals win yet in 2024. Him playing at an ATP 250 before RG speaks a lot about his lack of confidence at this point.

  • @jeanswart4714
    @jeanswart4714 15 днів тому +9

    Good decision. Nole needs matches before RG. He also played Belgrade in 2021.

  • @RishiKumar97110
    @RishiKumar97110 15 днів тому +12

    Nole needs some match practice before RG. so its a good decision just like when he palyed Belgrade in 2021 before rg.

    • @sohailhines
      @sohailhines 15 днів тому

      Agreed. Need much more than this tournament but it's something.

    • @colethomas903
      @colethomas903 15 днів тому +1

      @rohitjoshi9789 it’s way different then 2021

  • @Supreme-ni1yt
    @Supreme-ni1yt 15 днів тому +5

    Think it's a really smart move. Didn't he do something similar in 2021? He wants to have some more match rhythm and check if he's feeling psychically ok to play Roland Garros. I'm all for it.

    • @colethomas903
      @colethomas903 15 днів тому +2

      @supreme it’s way different then 2021

  • @jovan1399
    @jovan1399 15 днів тому +5

    I hope Nole will win first title this season at Roland Garos!!!

  • @bigrickster6243
    @bigrickster6243 15 днів тому +4

    Interesting decision from Nole. Great video

  • @aidanshattuck4912
    @aidanshattuck4912 15 днів тому +4

    I think it will be a good reset and I think he will try to play the whole thing

  • @rayhughel1508
    @rayhughel1508 15 днів тому

    Thanks for the heads up Cam

  • @user-el7ix4yy2j
    @user-el7ix4yy2j 15 днів тому +2

    Interesting choice by Nole. Thanks for the video Cam

  • @mrbenwong86
    @mrbenwong86 15 днів тому +4

    He just need warm up match, good if he win a title, not a problem if he don't.

    • @Supreme-ni1yt
      @Supreme-ni1yt 15 днів тому +1

      Exactly. The title is not really his goal. He wants more competitive matches under his belt before Roland Garros starts

  • @LdnLady
    @LdnLady 15 днів тому +3

    Great stuff. Wish I had tickets

  • @valeriejohnson8771
    @valeriejohnson8771 15 днів тому +3

    Novak has to feel good on court befire he attempts play at RG. Im not surprised really. It shows that he is serious about defending his title.

  • @buddyoath19
    @buddyoath19 15 днів тому +2

    Great insight Cam. I agree totally that RG Is his priority, not Geneva

  • @bananajoe2075
    @bananajoe2075 15 днів тому +4

    Novak needs more matches under his belt before Roland Garros. So, right decision!

    • @sohailhines
      @sohailhines 15 днів тому

      Needs more than just one tournament but it's a start.

  • @lucistheband6540
    @lucistheband6540 14 днів тому +1

    I think that Joker is in great need of confidence and form* -- not just physical form, but also mental sharpness.
    He's not played much this year, partially because of his choice and the other aspect is that he's been eliminated in earlier rounds. Aside from the GS AO where he placed in the semis, he's not been playing well all year.
    If he doesn't change things around and place high at RG or at the Olympics, expect an announcement or his retirement by year's end.
    He's a HUGE competitor who's used to winning results and will not continue on this losing path for much long.
    I believe it's to his advantage to play this ATP 250 event, heading into Bigger ones.

  • @move3spaces246
    @move3spaces246 15 днів тому +3

    Smart move -he prob wants to test hos movement. I doubt he will even care about winning many matches. If he can win a round or 2 that will be a decent lead up!

    • @Supreme-ni1yt
      @Supreme-ni1yt 14 днів тому +1

      Roland Garros starts 2 days after Geneva. So yes, I don't he is there trying to win a 250 title.

  • @dusty-lynnbristol519
    @dusty-lynnbristol519 15 днів тому +2

    Chance to watch a Champion 🏆

  • @jeanobrien8219
    @jeanobrien8219 15 днів тому +2

    Lingering effect of head injury?

  • @DonaRoss
    @DonaRoss 15 днів тому +3

    Unless he makes a significant improvement in his game, at least three of those guys will beat him convincingly.

    • @Mart7155
      @Mart7155 13 днів тому

      Tal cual, de acuerdo contigo, me preocupa un poco todo esto. No sé trata sólo de falta de rodaje, Novak necesita motivación, buen servicio,etc, un montón de cosas.

  • @LL-uw7bq
    @LL-uw7bq 14 днів тому

    That is a very smart move.!!!!

  • @bluenetwork8
    @bluenetwork8 15 днів тому +8

    Novak does not want to lose that no. 1 spot. Kinda wild that the RG finalists last year are the top 2 seeds of a 250 before RG 😱

    • @colethomas903
      @colethomas903 15 днів тому +1

      @bluenetwork8 still about 70% he loses it

    • @RayatRahman
      @RayatRahman 14 днів тому

      Novak will win rg and sinner wont play rg​@@colethomas903

    • @RayatRahman
      @RayatRahman 14 днів тому

      ​@@colethomas903carlos will never be nb 1 in 2024 again

  • @sohailhines
    @sohailhines 14 днів тому +1

    So Geneva tournament dates are May 19th through May 25th, and French starts on May 20th. So what happens if someone (Djokovic) goes deep into Geneva?

    • @colethomas903
      @colethomas903 14 днів тому +2

      @sohailhines that’s when qualifying for RG starts not MD draw RG always starts Sunday and has R1 over 3 days and Geneva finishes on Saturday

    • @sohailhines
      @sohailhines 14 днів тому

      @@colethomas903 Thanks!

  • @LdnLady
    @LdnLady 15 днів тому +1

    Gone to see Roger innit Cam

  • @johannsmith5697
    @johannsmith5697 15 днів тому +2

    hes been deficient in match fitness and hardness for months.
    He has no choice but to play geneva or he will almost certainly have a 1st round exit.

  • @theboss7920
    @theboss7920 14 днів тому +1

    Will the tournament in Serbia be back in 2025????

  • @tronix4732
    @tronix4732 15 днів тому +3

    He needs matches, I understand his choice.

  • @dusty-lynnbristol519
    @dusty-lynnbristol519 15 днів тому +1

    Yay ❤

  • @theboss7920
    @theboss7920 14 днів тому +2

    Novaks going to win the French open!

  • @cyriljacob4839
    @cyriljacob4839 14 днів тому

    Champion is champion no doubt in that.

  • @theboss7920
    @theboss7920 14 днів тому +1

    What do you think about Andy Murray’s 6-4 6-2 loss????

  • @Jackie-ji2sj
    @Jackie-ji2sj 15 днів тому +2

    BEEN VERY AVERAGE IN 2024 SO NEEDS SOMETHING BEFORE THE FRENCH

    • @sohailhines
      @sohailhines 15 днів тому

      For a #1 ranked player it's been a dumpster fire let's be honest. Oh and you forgot to take your caps-lock off!

    • @Supreme-ni1yt
      @Supreme-ni1yt 14 днів тому

      Why are you yelling?

    • @ricklee5845
      @ricklee5845 14 днів тому

      You must be a V.I.P. in the cult hierarchy considering you're shouting!

  • @juliusthomas86
    @juliusthomas86 14 днів тому

    He could be playing Andy Murray if Andy wins his first match. Wow 😭🔥🔥🔥

  • @summerdesjardins6808
    @summerdesjardins6808 14 днів тому

    But if he's had a concussion, should he be playing at all right now? What do his doctors say? Does anyone know?

  • @Nat-le4um
    @Nat-le4um 14 днів тому

    This is definitely a good move by Novak, he needs match play and get his confidence back before RG! Looking forward to seeing him play next week!

  • @qazimoto8493
    @qazimoto8493 15 днів тому

    Excellent call for Novak. RG '24 is a BIG opportunity for him with Alcaraz and Sinner ailing, and former clay court threats like Rune and Stefanos not living up to past promise. Nadal playing on one foot. Etc ... Could be an easy major for him to pick up

  • @lexi6693
    @lexi6693 15 днів тому +1

    I think Novak plays as long as he can but probably until before the QF just to get into form.

  • @vladomontezuma626
    @vladomontezuma626 14 днів тому

    Smart decision.

  • @AaronLin721
    @AaronLin721 15 днів тому +1

    A lot of great players in the draw. Go Nole. But please don't retire during the tournament, that will be kind of a douchbag.

  • @mattn17
    @mattn17 15 днів тому +1

    Didn’t think I’d see Novak ever play in a 250/500 again

    • @sohailhines
      @sohailhines 15 днів тому +2

      It's simple though. Due to the early exits he's just not had enough match play on clay. This is his last chance to get more court/competition time before the french.

    • @ajeetp470
      @ajeetp470 15 днів тому

      ​@@sohailhines correct, he needs match practice. This year he played less matches

  • @ahmedsalehen2893
    @ahmedsalehen2893 14 днів тому

    we can see andy murray and novak match renew their rivaliary

  • @user-fv1rm4et8l
    @user-fv1rm4et8l 15 днів тому +2

    Well done our champion,you deserve all the accolades the game of tennis has to other undoubtedly THE GOAT,

  • @suewalsh3976
    @suewalsh3976 15 днів тому

    I think he will but have my doubts as to his success I think he should maybe just rest and train, but time will tell

  • @jjjj-mu2ed
    @jjjj-mu2ed 15 днів тому +1

    novak is playing to win the tournament....of course cam!!

  • @ricklee5845
    @ricklee5845 14 днів тому

    Cam, you are not insinuating that Djokovic is getting older... are you? 😮😮

  • @cathycelli8855
    @cathycelli8855 15 днів тому +2

    Seems he is aware he isn’t 100%. That is my take a way from this choice.

  • @lornawilliams550
    @lornawilliams550 15 днів тому +2

    He's obviously fine then, despite all the Bottlegate hoo ha

    • @ja-kl8rg
      @ja-kl8rg 14 днів тому +1

      Sad day for you ey

  • @RajRaushan-fl9lg
    @RajRaushan-fl9lg 15 днів тому +1

    Good decision by nole..

  • @wimzswimz9843
    @wimzswimz9843 15 днів тому

    What does wildcard for Djokovic mean? He is world no.1 so he is gonna participate while should it be Rafael Nadal who receives a wildcard cuz he was injured for a very long time

    • @colethomas903
      @colethomas903 14 днів тому +2

      @wimzswimz9843 what it means his he decide last min Geneva entry list for tournament was 6 weeks ago any 250/500 tournament if u don’t sign up and then want to play u will be a wildcard very simple u can be WC or LC which means late entry line Adrian was in Lyon

    • @colethomas903
      @colethomas903 14 днів тому +1

      @wimzswimz9843 Rafa doesn’t need wildcard since he is using PR since he was out 12 months so he gets 12 PR entry until he runs out so he’s 5 used after RG so he have enough for probably this whole year and probably AO 2025 if he plays I think

  • @Sonia-zc8ge
    @Sonia-zc8ge 14 днів тому

    'Novak, it's up to you, you make your own decision whether you want to play or not, but l feel that you should take it easy a little bit more after that injury. And another thing is, l don't think that it is a very safe thing to sign autographs to fans who are up in the stands above you. 'My opinion '.

  • @wgdisgrace
    @wgdisgrace 15 днів тому +1

    people play qualies the week before so why not

  • @nonamecommenter
    @nonamecommenter 15 днів тому

    When was the last time he played a 250 event 😂😂

  • @Romans8-9
    @Romans8-9 15 днів тому

    Its not "Le-quip". Its pronounced "Le-keep" just fyi.

  • @macaron5902
    @macaron5902 15 днів тому

    Is this just lack of matches played, or is he maybe trying to help guarantee his no.1 spot if he doesn't reach the RG final?

    • @Supreme-ni1yt
      @Supreme-ni1yt 15 днів тому

      Lack of matches. Novak already said that rankings or points is not his goal anymore.

  • @pw8420
    @pw8420 13 днів тому

    He must play Geneva

  • @kyledavidson2867
    @kyledavidson2867 15 днів тому

    please give me Shelton Djokovic V2

  • @user-cb3ub9qe7i
    @user-cb3ub9qe7i 15 днів тому

    I think Joko should not play b4 the French Open & Practice on his own to Prepare for the Rest of his Season

  • @paulatling8844
    @paulatling8844 15 днів тому +1

    I thought he had concussion?

    • @ricklee5845
      @ricklee5845 14 днів тому

      Did you seriously fall for it?

    • @melaniefowler8841
      @melaniefowler8841 14 днів тому

      He had symptoms after the hit on the head. With that kind of thing you have to wait a bit before seeing if anything more serious develops, which he did

    • @ricklee5845
      @ricklee5845 14 днів тому

      @@melaniefowler8841 Yes, of course... textbook perfection. He will be beatified soon.

    • @user-wd7ue1wd6r
      @user-wd7ue1wd6r 14 днів тому

      ​@@ricklee5845come baby come. Need a hug to cool your toxic ars# a little? 🤗 dude, relax and give if chicken brain some rest. It is not that deep. 🤓

  • @joannemoore3976
    @joannemoore3976 15 днів тому

    It could go either way, could be the confidence boost and match practice he needs. But if he loses to one of the other guys early it will add to the malaise.

    • @Mart7155
      @Mart7155 13 днів тому

      Esa es la preocupación.. ahora quiero saber, no quiero equivocarme, puede ser que en Geneva jugo Roger su último año antes de retirarse?

  • @Quasar70
    @Quasar70 15 днів тому

    He’s number one in rankings, why does he need wild card?

    • @colethomas903
      @colethomas903 14 днів тому +2

      @quasar70 when u wait til the last min to enter tournament especially a 250/500 u either be WC or LE

  • @lucistheband6540
    @lucistheband6540 14 днів тому +1

    NOT a DJOKOVIC fan but he's lost his mental, physical attack and sharpness this year either by choosing to play less combined with early exits....feel he has little choice or he will be eliminated in the bigger tourneys within the first 3 rounds!!
    Gambling to play less in 2024 has NOT worked out to his favor

  • @biohacker5815
    @biohacker5815 15 днів тому

    Whatever Cam say it's a curse 😂

  • @cameron-cz8hw
    @cameron-cz8hw 15 днів тому

    Hopefully not. I think it would be harsh on his opponents who he has beat.

  • @JaneDoeConsulting
    @JaneDoeConsulting 15 днів тому

    Will they ban water bottles at Geneva?

  • @narayanaswamys8786
    @narayanaswamys8786 13 днів тому +1

    Better to announce, "retirement from Tennis".
    A 24 Grand Slam owner, need not loose before Quarter Final in any Grand slam..

  • @francizco1283
    @francizco1283 15 днів тому +1

    Karma for let Goran gone

  • @branluck5856
    @branluck5856 15 днів тому

    He is not playing in Geneva.

    • @colethomas903
      @colethomas903 14 днів тому

      @B yes he is

    • @branluck5856
      @branluck5856 14 днів тому

      @@colethomas903 when this announcement came out , I checked the draw and it was Rudd as a first seed , but I guess wiki updated it 😊

  • @user-ib7hn3vh8x
    @user-ib7hn3vh8x 15 днів тому

    He must take part in games now otherwise it’s all blah

  • @jscab7140
    @jscab7140 14 днів тому

    The king of 250 Ruud will destroy Djokovic and all others

  • @gabyhalim3417
    @gabyhalim3417 15 днів тому

    Bad idea...Just focus on Grand slams,specially his age

    • @sohailhines
      @sohailhines 15 днів тому

      How do you focus on grand slams - by not playing anything else? That doesn't seem like a strategy that's proven to work for anyone else I know.

    • @gabyhalim3417
      @gabyhalim3417 15 днів тому

      @@sohailhines u think his 21yrs like carlitoz 😅🤣 or u Just Follow nole...his gonna be 37 in 4 days....so Just think play atp 250 & get injury & Tired or Play RG fresher than ever...unless nole wanna practice more in clay coz he Just LOST from random guy from chile 29 & Lost from ruud in monaco ( this is made sense)

    • @sohailhines
      @sohailhines 14 днів тому

      @@gabyhalim3417 you're spot on with the last part. It's exactly due to the unplanned early exits of the tournaments he did enter that he needs Geneva. He failed to go deep into the rounds and therefore didn't get the match play needed to be have a real shot at winning the main event. There's always the chance of injury at any of the warm up tournaments but players know that they need to play in order to accumulate both points and experience in order to contend for the GS event.

  • @DeltoidBeast
    @DeltoidBeast 15 днів тому

    I do not like this at all. He should not be playing tournament so close to RG. Better to train and rest well for Paris, and simply accept the fact he is lacking matches. I do not like this for Novak. He would demolish them all on RG without this tournament.

    • @ganeshasr141
      @ganeshasr141 15 днів тому +1

      Novak need more Matches, this is actually a good move. This tournament basically a Confidence-booster for Novak

    • @DeltoidBeast
      @DeltoidBeast 14 днів тому +1

      @@ganeshasr141 I disagree. For slam most important things are good physical and mental state. Novak should not go into battles so close to RG. I would like much more if he went to Paris early and start to train hard and get used to conditions. Early rounds should be enough confidence booster for him. I hope I am wrong and that all will end up well for him in RG. Go Novak!

  • @jmilne5751
    @jmilne5751 14 днів тому

    Don't worry I am sure he WILL be given a soft draw at the French....

  • @linneastlouis9701
    @linneastlouis9701 15 днів тому

    He will lose in the first round. Good luck to him.

  • @novakgoatovic
    @novakgoatovic 12 днів тому

    Novak will win RG! im 100% sure

  • @gregsj1
    @gregsj1 15 днів тому