Welcome back, everyone, and Happy 2022. We hope the year is not merely new, but improved….With a nod to Nick K—gubernatorial candidate, Kristof; not episodically committed player, Kyrgios—let’s start with a game of predictions for the new year. We can revisit in 11+ months and see how we all performed. My answers in bold….
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• In 2022, Novak Djokovic will:
a. Again challenge for the Grand Slam.
b. Win multiple Slams.
c. Continue on in the manner of a volatile god, generating good will with astonishing tennis powers; smashing good will with astonishing powers of self-sabotage; regaining good will with astonishing tennis.