Novak Djokovic: Has the 2012 Olympics Exposed a Career Crisis?

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Published: August 6, 2012

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Novak Djokovic’s weekend of tennis in the 2012 Olympics may have just shifted the axis of tennis power. The Serbian’s far-flung empire has nearly vanished in the reclamation of old foe Roger Federer and hot Scot Andy Murray.

The Djokovic disintegration has had its warning signs, but it’s now undeniable. Juan Martin del Potro has also thrown off the shackles and raised his banner for US Open rule.

The Serbinator is struggling, but finds himself at another important career crossroads. Will he once again wield indomitable power?

 

The Rise and Fall of an Empire

Imagine you are Djokovic. You fight and train your whole life to become the best tennis player in the world. You bide your time behind two ruling superpowers who establish awesome dynasties and forever change the landscape of the ATP tour.

You get an early taste of success, but you must find your way to the top in a Brave New World of uber-competitive tennis war. It becomes a system of ultimate ruling power where only the strong survive.

Then you succeed. You personally destroy your rivals through nuclear shot-making and grueling ground wars. You establish your muscle and undisputed rule. You threaten to dominate the four Grand Slam corners of the Earth and banish your former tormenters forever.



There is talk that maybe you will surpass their dynasties with your own supreme legacy.

But in four months, moderate rebellion quickly becomes a series of coups d'état, and your hard-fought success is fragmented.

Old powers return, and you suddenly find yourself beaten by a long-suffering contemporary who is showing the hunger and fight that made you master of the universe.

The rules have changed, and others are dividing the spoils.

You know you are still great, but do you still have the heart and might to rebuild your power, brick by bric...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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