Djokovic Powers To Monte Carlo QF in First Event Since Goran Split | Three Ep. 151

With clay court season now underway, Novak Djokovic is seeking to kick his game into high gear in pursuit of yet another title run at Roland-Garros. What are the challenges in making that happen? He reversed last year's Monte Carlo result and beat Lorenze Musetti in the 2nd round. Join Gill, Amy, and Joel as they address that question and many more on the latest edition of "Three -- The Tennis Show."
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Three is a show about Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. These competitively dominant tennis icons have been a lifeline to millions of fans around the world. We look to tell their stories through discussions of tennis history, tactics, psychology, technique and more.
California-based Joel Drucker has been writing about tennis for nearly 40 years, his work appearing in such outlets as Tennis Channel, Tennis.com, Racquet and a host of general interest media, including the New York Times, HBO, CBS, Cigar Aficionado, Men's Journal and People Magazine. Author of the book, "Jimmy Connors Saved My Life," Joel is also a historian-at-large for the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Amy Lundy is a reporter whose work has been featured on ESPN, CNN and The Golf Channel. She is Director of Films at The Tennis Congress.
Gill Gross is the host of Monday Match Analysis. His weekly KZbin show, which analyzes ATP matches and news, has amassed over 5,000 subscribers.
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[@keletscalceta6776]

Agree with you @Amy about Novak's choice of new coach. Serbian connection in Olympic year. Happy to see all of you again. All the best!

[@amylundy8664]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@matthewdsouza8891]

When Joel wears that white shirt, sitting in that chair and with the green background, it makes me feel like he's a doctor in his office.

[@0i0l0o]

🤣

[@nnamdichikwelu3790]

Yes he looks like a senior doc in d lab. Betterstill a doctor of tennis

[@amylundy8664]

I’m getting chair umpire vibes

[@tennishistoryandresultsdat4540]

Ditto ))

[@mflibertine]

Agree! That was my first thought as soon as he appeared! 🤭😝

[@tonitomate9508]

Nole playing and you guys are back .. great 👌👌👌 always amazing to listen you guys 👍

[@amylundy8664]

Thank you 🎉

[@josep9599]

It’s always a great week when a big 3 is playing and a Three episode airs 👌

[@SankalpBhatia01]

You folks are not even discussing Nadal’s preparations/withdrawals anymore?

[@SENKKOH]

Great episode, it's great as always keep up with the great work been following y'all (Three and gill gross channels separately) for years now love it .🎾❤

[@amylundy8664]

Much appreciated

[@mflibertine]

Hey guys, GG, AL, JD, great to see you back! Can I make a suggestion, I do want Nole to continue playing for at least two years BUT when he's done, can you continue your program despite Nole, Roger & Rafa (3) are done? You can still call it (3) as in the great 3... YOU (GG, AL & JD)? What thinks you?? 👋👌✌

[@keletscalceta6776]

Novak Djokovic won Monte Carlo in 2013 vs Nadal and 2015 vs Berdych.

[@tusharsingh4543]

Exactly! The years he won RG, his results at MC were: R32 (2016), R16 (2021), R16 (2023).

[@Braselton21]

Strange error. Plus Monte Carlo has absolutely no bearing on how someone will do at Roland Garros.

[@Spacejuno]

@@Braselton21unless you are Rafael Nadal.

[@TuningintotheOne4BLN]

Doctor Joel looks GRREATTT! Thanx Amy, Gill & Joel - good back-and-forth as always-LOVE the Tinker Nole IDENTITY. Think Novak's focus in 2024 is less is more. He wanted to hang in LA & his focus & sharpness were lacking in IW-24 but he gave it a go. After ''23 eoy + '24-start, Djoker needed to do some problem solving - mental, physical etc- So he took time off and got ready for the 2024 prime Target(s) - 1. Olympics 2. peak @ RG-24 on clay (& 4 Olumpics in Paris) then the rest will get sorted-IMO. The rest of it is micro-tea leave reading-IMO. The tennis marriage as Gill so aptly put it hit its expiration date & they kept going until the smell did not agree w/either side-lol :). Think Nenad brings a fresh-new-old-familiar energizing effect on Djoker. Luv Uz Guyz+Gal :) Best, Milan

[@amylundy8664]

Thanks for your comments as always Milan!

[@TuningintotheOne4BLN]

@@amylundy8664 🩵🙏with pleasure Amy

[@chawatlancien3727]

Good to see you guys!

[@amylundy8664]

You as well

[@angelmatos9143]

Glad to see this show is back! 🎉

[@amylundy8664]

Thanks Angel

[@angelmatos9143]

@@amylundy8664 Great chemistry in a show is hard to find. Hope it lasts.

[@scottauger4295]

You can’t blame Novak for not playing or wanting to play Miami, he’s won it six Times

[@marlenebuls9535]

Agree

[@stef_v]

nice. needed something to watch while eating

[@amylundy8664]

Haha 😂 🥘

[@Molloy1951]

Amy nailed it. Meanwhile, Joel is the average Joe speculating about the decisions of the most successful and competitive tennis player of all time.

[@dante8175]

To the point Amy makes about “not concerned about the downward trajectory”, I believe the concern is not Novak dipping instead sinner and Alcaraz finding the mental edge that has been missing in many of his recent opponents. And once Novak drops to No. 2 or 3 he is going to run into one of them in semis and one in final which is what federer and nadal started dealing with when Novak was no. 1

[@stef_v]

Gill you're spot on about Rune at the net, he can be frustrating to watch

[@sbgtrev]

Joel looks like a doc in his white apron

[@shapursasan9019]

Now, I can understand why he let Goran go--you don't go to a press-conference and tell the media that your player is 'difficult to deal with' ("He's a difficult guy.") Obviously, Novak (as anyone would) felt that he should keep private things (true or not) in private--and not talk negatively to the press about the player that he's coaching. I think Goran crossed the line.

[@jugoslavnamljidjiu9021]

Yup

[@sciagurrato1831]

What a difference between him and Becker - Boris was not only classy, but also very intelligent. There was true friendship there.

[@marlenebuls9535]

Goran lacks discretion and self -awarness.

[@danijelap4240]

King! Genius! Mental Giant Human Giant Tennis Goat 24! One and only! 🧠❤️💪🙏🍀🏆1️⃣🐐🇷🇸!

[@EmilTennis00]

Djokovic won in 2013 and 2015, not 2016. He actually lost to Vesely in his first match in 2016. Didn't stop him from winning the French that year though.

[@jonasbertilbellander]

So Amy's response to Djoker 2 losses is that he doesn't Care ....that's not true though,he cares imo to a degree a little bit too much >gives tension .... we will see ,de Minaur is not clay expert as Joe says it's eastern grip flat shots ....he plays opposite vs Musetti Agree with Gill on when you don't care it's over Footwork of Djoker 2024 has been a bit off plus lungs and exhausted sometimes we will see

[@raghu2390]

Amy saying that Novak's two losses this year are just throwaways has just got me rattled because I used to think quite highly of her as an analyst

[@matthewdsouza8891]

Before the Musetti match, if you told me Novak wins in two I would have not foreseen a problem vs de Minaur in the QF. However, due to Novak often being unable to finish mid court balls with his lack of power, Musetti was able to keep pts alive with awkward lobs and passing shorts. de Minaur will replicate that and won't throw in the loose errors like Musetti did. Going to be a test for how Djokovic gets out of long rallies.

[@OrangeGold-in9ro]

1. I expect Sinner to have one of his BEST years next year but also have a great year this year. 2. I would panic if Novak doesn't do well at Wimbledon. (Not doing well is losing someone other than Medvedev, Sinner or Alcaraz.)

[@colethomas903]

@orangeGoldin9ro he won’t lose to Medvedev on grass now the other 2 is very possible

[@PathwayEssentials]

Nole is going for his third title at MC. His motivation is to have three of all 1000 events.

[@DaveOwen-vn6ie]

If that's his motivation then he's FAILED spectacularly

[@PathwayEssentials]

Oh well. At least it’s great preparation. He doesn’t have to prove or win anything anymore. All bonus from now on!

[@sciagurrato1831]

Amy was especially brilliant today. (1) Novak doesn’t have anything to prove (he’s won six times) and his only obligation is to himself; (2) “surprising the split didn’t happen earlier” - Goran looked bored in a lot of camera shots - Becker never did; (3) in play coaching was the straw that broke the camel’s back.

[@raghu2390]

At this point I'm convinced that Joel and Pete Sampras were dating some point in time 😂

[@Whatreally123]

Im a hige fan of Novak but he doesnt look like hea enjoyong playing. He is olaying really good but his vibe seems lke hes just playing for the sake of playing. The joy of playing is absent imo. I might be wrong but having watched him for so many years, this is the first time im seeing him play with such lack of emotion.

[@4lugan]

The olímpics is the least important tournament. It has never been considered a priority for tennis players. GS are more valuable.

[@madhukiranattivilli2321]

ND doesn't need a coach, to be honest. So, if a coach comes in, he shud be capable to contributing something valuable. Guys like Becker and Vaida were dropped in the past as they have nothing more to contribute; so no point in getting back either of them. Instead, get a new guy with fresh ideas, something that will expand Novak's repertoire. For example, Roger added better net skills and SABR under Edberg. Something that makes a difference. So, for example, why not take in IVAN LJUBICCI? He can help Novak see Novak the way Roger (and team) saw Novak, i.e. from the rival's perspective. Such ideas may help Novak a lot in these final years Novak is too good to be scared of EXPERIMENTATION. His biggest negative right now is his age (and so slow body in comparison to Alcaraz and Sinner) but he is the #1 player right now if we look at tennis technical skill set. Makes sense❓

[@duncanbradley9616]

3️⃣🎾👊

[@amylundy8664]

😊

[@Braselton21]

When are you going to change the name of the channel? Two, One 😅 NO1E is the last man standing. Nadal is preparing his farewell tour

[@mikyp4111]

❤💯👍

[@mikyp4111]

I miss you !!

[@user-wd7ue1wd6r]

100%

[@tennishistoryandresultsdat4540]

Athlete-coach dynamics in tennis is rare, I give you that. But it is not unique. In pro boxing it is essentially the same: coach is a hired mind, that works for the athlete.

[@TheChdmitry]

No sound

[@threethetennisshow]

Should be fine now. Sometimes happens in the first minute or so after upload.

[@br1729]

With Novak the only one of the “3” to be still playing, the group has a tendency to deep throat him. This grows tiresome. With Ruud having dispensed with Novak at Monte Carlo, Djokovic has still yet to reach the finals of a tournament this year-when’s the last year we could say that?

[@colethomas903]

@br1729 2022 * or 2018

[@bomberoflamenco]

Joel downplays the point of subjectively self-imposed urgency.

[@humansmirrorearth]

Is Joel a doctor?😁😁🤣😂

[@DrSookie]

Annacone focused on Djoker’s R hand tremor looking back on Musetti match. It was rather persistent during sit down. It was hot which Djoker can be sensitive to. But it might be about his R elbow injury. It is unlikely to be early Parkinson’s! Mostly, he seems a bit physically vulnerable.

[@supermodel2]

Yes I’m surprised they didn’t bring up Novak’s hand tremor as it definitely looked concerning. Then yesterday he had moments against Alex de Minaur where he seem sapped of energy so I wonder if there is a bit of a small health issue there? But of Novak did what Novak always does and he pulled thru and won the match.

[@jonasbertilbellander]

that's scary thing to watch. Early Parkinson or amphetamine or hopefully another cause ...

[@vrbasstaraladza605]

Novak is dead