Semi-Team Djokovic

I know Djokovic’s current winning streak (41? as of the moment) is more than amazing. I am sure that it’s a superhuman feat, not much different from what Roger Federer  used to be known for. But wait, I’m not renouncing my membership to the Roger Federer fan club; I’ll root for the guy till he can’t swing his racket anymore. It’s just that last night was the first time I get to have a glimpse (maybe more that it’s the first time I admitted to myself) of how really good Novak Djokovic is these days, and if Federer is not going to win the French, or even Wimbledon, and the U.S. Open after that, I’ll be happy to see Djokovic raise those trophies this year. Well, maybe not all because that would mean he’ll get one better than Federer for completing the calendar-year Slam. 

I was watching his match against Juan Martin del Potro last night, and I’m surprised that I am actually rooting for him to win. I never felt that about Rafael Nadal, despite me always saying that I think he’s a great athlete with an endearing personality. I think I may have found a new favorite player. But, again, only as long as he doesn’t play Federer.

I hope he got some good rest, though, because del Potro took the second set and is looking really dangerous. His hotel room with hot tub cover will surely give him some needed relaxation. Del Potro’s groundstrokes are insane! I believe they call that “heavy balls” because of how how hard he hits them. At some point while watching, I was actually scared for Novak because it looks like he’s fending off bullets. I guess I’ll know later if Novak can finish off the giant, or if JMDP can be the one to stop the Djokovic Express. Either way, it’s going to be a good fight.