Former coach of Serena Williams, Patrick Mouratoglou, stated that the legendary American is unequivocally the greatest female tennis player of all time.
Mouratoglou coached Serena during her trophy-laden years from 2012 to 2022, in which the American shattered plenty of records. But one landmark that eluded the now 42-year-old Williams is the overall Grand Slam record, proudly owned by Australian tennis great Margaret Court.
The Frenchman has previously lavished praise on the younger of the Williams sisters, believing that her numbers are unlikely to be beaten and his choice of putting Serena at the top of the women's tree ahead of 24-time Grand Slam champion Court divided opinion.
However, Mouratoglou opined that Serena, who won 23 Grand Slams in singles during an illustrious playing career lasting nearly three decades, deserved to be named the great female tennis player purely because she played in the professional circuit, which is classified as the Open Era,...
Mouratoglou coached Serena during her trophy-laden years from 2012 to 2022, in which the American shattered plenty of records. But one landmark that eluded the now 42-year-old Williams is the overall Grand Slam record, proudly owned by Australian tennis great Margaret Court.
The Frenchman has previously lavished praise on the younger of the Williams sisters, believing that her numbers are unlikely to be beaten and his choice of putting Serena at the top of the women's tree ahead of 24-time Grand Slam champion Court divided opinion.
However, Mouratoglou opined that Serena, who won 23 Grand Slams in singles during an illustrious playing career lasting nearly three decades, deserved to be named the great female tennis player purely because she played in the professional circuit, which is classified as the Open Era,...
- 1/6/2024
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Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open a record ten times, and it doesn't look like he is ready to stop from adding to his titles collection.
The Serbian superstar is returning to Melbourne to defend his crown in a city where he has not lost a match since 2018. The odds are very much in Djokovic's favor, and he's rarely stumbled in such positions of authority.
Djokovic will have the chance to break a two-player tie for the most Grand Slams in tennis history (a record he shares with Australian tennis great Margaret Court) by winning a mind-boggling 11th Australian Open title. And here are five reasons why he is the man to beat Down Under.
5. Ultimate Grand Slam Record Holder
With 24 Grand Slams to his name, no man can take the acclaim as the record holder except for Novak Djokovic. With his trademark consistency of rising to high-stakes occasions,...
The Serbian superstar is returning to Melbourne to defend his crown in a city where he has not lost a match since 2018. The odds are very much in Djokovic's favor, and he's rarely stumbled in such positions of authority.
Djokovic will have the chance to break a two-player tie for the most Grand Slams in tennis history (a record he shares with Australian tennis great Margaret Court) by winning a mind-boggling 11th Australian Open title. And here are five reasons why he is the man to beat Down Under.
5. Ultimate Grand Slam Record Holder
With 24 Grand Slams to his name, no man can take the acclaim as the record holder except for Novak Djokovic. With his trademark consistency of rising to high-stakes occasions,...
- 12/31/2023
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Mirra Andreeva unexpectedly found herself in the "Battle of Sexes" match at the 2023 Négométal Open de Bourg-de-Péage.
In 1970s, the term "Battle of the Sexes" was very popular, when Bobby Riggs took on Margaret Court, who he beat 6-2, 6-1, before losing to Billie Jean King 4-6, 3-6, 3-6.
In 1992, Jimmy Connors and Martina Navratilova played in another Battle of the Sexes, with Connors winning the match 7-5, 6-2, and since then, fans were waiting for another match between a player competing on the Wta Tour and the Atp Tour.
And now, on December 17th, 2023, it happened. 16-year-old teenage prodigy, Mirra Andreeva, is competing at the off-season tournament in France, 2023 Négométal Open de Bourg-de-Péage at Complexe Vercors in Bourg-de-Péage, France.
In her first match, she thrashed Varvara Gracheva in two sets and in the final of the exhibition tournament, she was supposed to take on Donna Vekic. However, she withdrew...
In 1970s, the term "Battle of the Sexes" was very popular, when Bobby Riggs took on Margaret Court, who he beat 6-2, 6-1, before losing to Billie Jean King 4-6, 3-6, 3-6.
In 1992, Jimmy Connors and Martina Navratilova played in another Battle of the Sexes, with Connors winning the match 7-5, 6-2, and since then, fans were waiting for another match between a player competing on the Wta Tour and the Atp Tour.
And now, on December 17th, 2023, it happened. 16-year-old teenage prodigy, Mirra Andreeva, is competing at the off-season tournament in France, 2023 Négométal Open de Bourg-de-Péage at Complexe Vercors in Bourg-de-Péage, France.
In her first match, she thrashed Varvara Gracheva in two sets and in the final of the exhibition tournament, she was supposed to take on Donna Vekic. However, she withdrew...
- 12/17/2023
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Novak Djokovic was named this year's men's Itf World Champion for the eighth time in his career after a splendid 2023 season on the Atp Tour.
Djokovic was on par with Wta legend Steffi Graf for the most titles in this prestigious list, with seven, having last won the award in 2021. But there was no denying that Djokovic was head and shoulders above his peers in 2023 and deservedly pulled clear at the summit.
Pete Sampras is the second male player on the list, now two accolades behind the Serbian superstar. The World Champion award follows a campaign in which Djokovic played in all four Grand Slam finals and managed to top the podium three times.
He was denied a shot at the Calendar Grand Slam by the incredible talents of Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon. Still, Djokovic had the last laugh, managing to equal the longstanding Grand Slam record count in singles...
Djokovic was on par with Wta legend Steffi Graf for the most titles in this prestigious list, with seven, having last won the award in 2021. But there was no denying that Djokovic was head and shoulders above his peers in 2023 and deservedly pulled clear at the summit.
Pete Sampras is the second male player on the list, now two accolades behind the Serbian superstar. The World Champion award follows a campaign in which Djokovic played in all four Grand Slam finals and managed to top the podium three times.
He was denied a shot at the Calendar Grand Slam by the incredible talents of Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon. Still, Djokovic had the last laugh, managing to equal the longstanding Grand Slam record count in singles...
- 12/14/2023
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Fresh from a record-setting year, Novak Djokovic is back in training to begin his preseason and has been finetuning his game in Spain's resort city, Marbella.
The World No. 1 recently touched down in Andalusia, where he regularly retreats in Marbella to escape from the pressure-cooker life of the Atp Tour. After 11 months of oscillating multiple continents, Djokovic is back in his mansion in Marbella - a city he says feels like his "home."
Marbella offers many activities to explore, including visiting the historic Old Town or engaging in the vibrant nightlife. For someone like Djokovic, who is the first tennis player to earn over $180 million in career prize money, a visit to the famous Puerto Banus marina to indulge in upscale shopping is an obvious temptation.
But his hunger and desire to stay at the top of his game mean he's unlikely to pursue such undertakings. One of Djokovic's favorite...
The World No. 1 recently touched down in Andalusia, where he regularly retreats in Marbella to escape from the pressure-cooker life of the Atp Tour. After 11 months of oscillating multiple continents, Djokovic is back in his mansion in Marbella - a city he says feels like his "home."
Marbella offers many activities to explore, including visiting the historic Old Town or engaging in the vibrant nightlife. For someone like Djokovic, who is the first tennis player to earn over $180 million in career prize money, a visit to the famous Puerto Banus marina to indulge in upscale shopping is an obvious temptation.
But his hunger and desire to stay at the top of his game mean he's unlikely to pursue such undertakings. One of Djokovic's favorite...
- 12/12/2023
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Novak Djokovic recently shared an honest confession that engulfed him in the aftermath of his Wimbledon final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz last season.
Djokovic, who played in all four Grand Slam finals in 2023, finished with a 27-1 record, winning the Australian Open for a record 10th time and the French Open for a third time in the first half of the season. Djokovic became the first man to triumph at all four Slams at least three times.
The Serbian's Grand Slam season ended with a landmark win at the US Open, where he won his 24th Grand Slam, the most by any man in singles. His solitary defeat in a major last season was in the final of Wimbledon, where an inspired Alcaraz stunned him in five sets.
Speaking on 60 Minutes, Djokovic admitted that the loss annoyed him so much that he had to win "everything" on US soil when...
Djokovic, who played in all four Grand Slam finals in 2023, finished with a 27-1 record, winning the Australian Open for a record 10th time and the French Open for a third time in the first half of the season. Djokovic became the first man to triumph at all four Slams at least three times.
The Serbian's Grand Slam season ended with a landmark win at the US Open, where he won his 24th Grand Slam, the most by any man in singles. His solitary defeat in a major last season was in the final of Wimbledon, where an inspired Alcaraz stunned him in five sets.
Speaking on 60 Minutes, Djokovic admitted that the loss annoyed him so much that he had to win "everything" on US soil when...
- 12/12/2023
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Novak Djokovic has been one of the most dominant players in the history of the Atp Tour, and in 2024, he can prove his point once again.
It seems that all that the Serbian has been doing over the past two seasons is breaking records. He became the first man to win 40 Atp Masters 1000 trophies, and also the first man to win 24 Grand Slams, equalling the feat of Margaret Court, who won the same number of majors.
Djokovic is part of the history also outside of the tennis court but in 2024, he can overtake his long-time rival, Roger Federer, in another milestone that seemed to be untouchable.
During his successful career, the Swiss Maestro managed to win 103 Atp Tour-level titles, only six less than the most successful player in this regard, Jimmy Connors, who won 109 titles, a mark that Djokovic wants to break.
But before breaking Connors' record, the 36-year-old first...
It seems that all that the Serbian has been doing over the past two seasons is breaking records. He became the first man to win 40 Atp Masters 1000 trophies, and also the first man to win 24 Grand Slams, equalling the feat of Margaret Court, who won the same number of majors.
Djokovic is part of the history also outside of the tennis court but in 2024, he can overtake his long-time rival, Roger Federer, in another milestone that seemed to be untouchable.
During his successful career, the Swiss Maestro managed to win 103 Atp Tour-level titles, only six less than the most successful player in this regard, Jimmy Connors, who won 109 titles, a mark that Djokovic wants to break.
But before breaking Connors' record, the 36-year-old first...
- 12/5/2023
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Novak Djokovic became just the second man in the Open Era to win three Grand Slams and the Atp Finals in the same season on at least two occasions.
By doing so, he matched his longtime rival and retired Swiss great Roger Federer who won three majors and the year-end championships during his most dominant stint at the summit of men's tennis in the 2006 and 2007 seasons. That streak stood for at least 15 years.
Djokovic first achieved this feat back in 2015 when he won the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open at Grand Slam level. He finished the year by winning the Atp Finals. Djokovic defeated Federer in three big finals that season, including at season finale in London.
While Djokovic has won three majors in one season at least three times in the past, it was not until this season that he eventually complimented that monstrous run with the Atp Finals title.
By doing so, he matched his longtime rival and retired Swiss great Roger Federer who won three majors and the year-end championships during his most dominant stint at the summit of men's tennis in the 2006 and 2007 seasons. That streak stood for at least 15 years.
Djokovic first achieved this feat back in 2015 when he won the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open at Grand Slam level. He finished the year by winning the Atp Finals. Djokovic defeated Federer in three big finals that season, including at season finale in London.
While Djokovic has won three majors in one season at least three times in the past, it was not until this season that he eventually complimented that monstrous run with the Atp Finals title.
- 11/28/2023
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Novak Djokovic is famed for being an extraordinary athlete and undoubtedly one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
In 2023, he excelled in almost every tournament he played. Djokovic won seven titles including three Grand Slams. He tied Wta legend Margaret Court for the most singles major titles with 24. Additionally, Djokovic reigned at the top of the men's rankings for a record-extending 8th time.
But it looks like there is another side to Djokovic we are going to be introduced to next season - the businessman. Djokovic is all set to launch what he called a "new sports hydrating drink" during his time competing in Australia early next year.
The Serbian superstar will kick off his 2024 season in earnest at the United Cup where Serbia will participate in the mixed-gender team competition for the first time. The event will officially commence on December 29, 2023, and will run till January 7, 2024.
Djokovic...
In 2023, he excelled in almost every tournament he played. Djokovic won seven titles including three Grand Slams. He tied Wta legend Margaret Court for the most singles major titles with 24. Additionally, Djokovic reigned at the top of the men's rankings for a record-extending 8th time.
But it looks like there is another side to Djokovic we are going to be introduced to next season - the businessman. Djokovic is all set to launch what he called a "new sports hydrating drink" during his time competing in Australia early next year.
The Serbian superstar will kick off his 2024 season in earnest at the United Cup where Serbia will participate in the mixed-gender team competition for the first time. The event will officially commence on December 29, 2023, and will run till January 7, 2024.
Djokovic...
- 11/23/2023
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Patrick McEnroe joined the choir in singing praises to Novak Djokovic after he confirmed his status as the world's best player in 2023.
Djokovic won a truly captivating year-long battle ahead of Carlos Alcaraz in the final tournament of the tennis season. He defeated Holger Rune last Sunday to put the crown on top of a stellar year, one he called one of his best seasons on tour.
This is the eighth time in his career he has finished a season as the year-end No. 1, the most of any Atp player. He's two clear of Pete Sampras on that front and three more than Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal - two of his greatest rivals.
Djokovic will officially conquer another landmark next week, becoming the first singles player to record 400 weeks as No. 1. And tennis commentator Patrick McEnroe did not miss out from lavishing praise on the Serbian's latest milestone in...
Djokovic won a truly captivating year-long battle ahead of Carlos Alcaraz in the final tournament of the tennis season. He defeated Holger Rune last Sunday to put the crown on top of a stellar year, one he called one of his best seasons on tour.
This is the eighth time in his career he has finished a season as the year-end No. 1, the most of any Atp player. He's two clear of Pete Sampras on that front and three more than Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal - two of his greatest rivals.
Djokovic will officially conquer another landmark next week, becoming the first singles player to record 400 weeks as No. 1. And tennis commentator Patrick McEnroe did not miss out from lavishing praise on the Serbian's latest milestone in...
- 11/15/2023
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Novak Djokovic is a man who has conquered almost every imaginable record in tennis, but Serbian fans are urging him to raise the Grand Slam count to as high as 30.
Djokovic is content with 24 Grand Slams - a men's record - and described the enormous challenge of winning one of tennis' most coveted trophies. He compared the task of playing in a Grand Salm to that of losing a cat losing one of its nine lives.
In the early phase of his career, Djokovic stumbled many times at the highest level, losing close battles against his greatest rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer . But a massive swing in his mental belief and self-drive since the end of the 2010 and start of the 2011 season made him become the player he is today.
Djokovic turned the screw and began winning those decisive matches that have since defined his illustrious career. Back home in Serbia,...
Djokovic is content with 24 Grand Slams - a men's record - and described the enormous challenge of winning one of tennis' most coveted trophies. He compared the task of playing in a Grand Salm to that of losing a cat losing one of its nine lives.
In the early phase of his career, Djokovic stumbled many times at the highest level, losing close battles against his greatest rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer . But a massive swing in his mental belief and self-drive since the end of the 2010 and start of the 2011 season made him become the player he is today.
Djokovic turned the screw and began winning those decisive matches that have since defined his illustrious career. Back home in Serbia,...
- 11/3/2023
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Former Wta player Pam Shriver thinks that Iga Swiatek will break Chris Evert 's Roland Garros record, which sits at seven trophies right now.
Chris Evert was an amazing tennis player who won a lot of trophies in her career. Among those trophies, she has won seven Roland Garros trophies which is the best mark in women's tennis.
No player has ever won more trophies in Paris as Evert finished ahead of Steffi Graff, who has six, and Margaret Court, who had five. There are some great players on clay on the women's side of tennis, but none are as good as Iga Swiatek.
The Polish player has been spectacular so far, winning three Roland Garros trophies. The 3rd came this year over Karolina Muchova , and according to Shriver, who talked on Inside-In Podcast, Swiatek will likely topple Evert for the most trophies.
I do think Iga Swiatek can certainly chase down Chrissie’s record,...
Chris Evert was an amazing tennis player who won a lot of trophies in her career. Among those trophies, she has won seven Roland Garros trophies which is the best mark in women's tennis.
No player has ever won more trophies in Paris as Evert finished ahead of Steffi Graff, who has six, and Margaret Court, who had five. There are some great players on clay on the women's side of tennis, but none are as good as Iga Swiatek.
The Polish player has been spectacular so far, winning three Roland Garros trophies. The 3rd came this year over Karolina Muchova , and according to Shriver, who talked on Inside-In Podcast, Swiatek will likely topple Evert for the most trophies.
I do think Iga Swiatek can certainly chase down Chrissie’s record,...
- 10/13/2023
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Former Atp No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt will be inducted into the Australian Tennis Hall of Fame at next year's Australian Open .
A special ceremony to commemorate Hewitt's momentous occasion will be held at Rod Laver Arena prior to the Australian Open night session on Wednesday, January 24th. Next year's tournament will have a historic Sunday start for its main draw.
The Australian Tennis Hall of Fame was incepted in 1993 and is one of the highest honors bestowed upon Australian tennis players. Inductees are usually recognized with a bronze status that is displayed during the ceremony at Rod Laver Arena before it is mounted in Garden Square at Melbourne Park with that of other Hall of Famers.
The first inductees are undoubtedly the greatest Australian tennis players of all time, those being Rod Laver (the only man to win the Calendar Grand Slam in the Open Era ) and Margaret Court ( winner of...
A special ceremony to commemorate Hewitt's momentous occasion will be held at Rod Laver Arena prior to the Australian Open night session on Wednesday, January 24th. Next year's tournament will have a historic Sunday start for its main draw.
The Australian Tennis Hall of Fame was incepted in 1993 and is one of the highest honors bestowed upon Australian tennis players. Inductees are usually recognized with a bronze status that is displayed during the ceremony at Rod Laver Arena before it is mounted in Garden Square at Melbourne Park with that of other Hall of Famers.
The first inductees are undoubtedly the greatest Australian tennis players of all time, those being Rod Laver (the only man to win the Calendar Grand Slam in the Open Era ) and Margaret Court ( winner of...
- 10/12/2023
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Serena Williams might not be in tennis anymore, but the world keeps spinning, and she turned 42 recently, despite competing on the Wta Tour only recently.
It's been 42 years since we've been blessed with the presence of the 23-time Grand Slam champion on this planet, and she gave tennis enthusiasts around the world a lot over the years.
Widely described as the greatest woman to ever play tennis and one of the greatest tennis players in general, Williams has a long list of achievements, too long, actually. However, we will take a look at some of them to mark this legendary player who bid farewell to the sport in New York one year ago .
First of all, she has 23 Grand Slam trophies. It's not the most in the history of tennis or the most by a woman but her 23 are, according to some, more impressive than Margaret Court’s 24. It's the...
It's been 42 years since we've been blessed with the presence of the 23-time Grand Slam champion on this planet, and she gave tennis enthusiasts around the world a lot over the years.
Widely described as the greatest woman to ever play tennis and one of the greatest tennis players in general, Williams has a long list of achievements, too long, actually. However, we will take a look at some of them to mark this legendary player who bid farewell to the sport in New York one year ago .
First of all, she has 23 Grand Slam trophies. It's not the most in the history of tennis or the most by a woman but her 23 are, according to some, more impressive than Margaret Court’s 24. It's the...
- 9/27/2023
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Former Atp player Greg Rusedski doesn't just believe that Novak Djokovic is the best tennis player but actually the best athlete in the world.
Making such comparisons is very hard because it's not an exact science. While all sports are respectable, they're not created equal, and individual ones like tennis carry more weight because players are all alone on the battlefield.
Not all can handle that, and there is some safety in playing team sports. Novak Djokovic doesn't mind as much as he proved it this year for the 'nth' time by winning three of the four Grand Slams. His last one came in New York, a sensational performance against Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final to win his 24th Grand Slam .
That was just amazing to Rusedski, who proclaimed him the best athlete on the planet right now during a recent appearance on the Inside-In podcast .
Novak to...
Making such comparisons is very hard because it's not an exact science. While all sports are respectable, they're not created equal, and individual ones like tennis carry more weight because players are all alone on the battlefield.
Not all can handle that, and there is some safety in playing team sports. Novak Djokovic doesn't mind as much as he proved it this year for the 'nth' time by winning three of the four Grand Slams. His last one came in New York, a sensational performance against Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final to win his 24th Grand Slam .
That was just amazing to Rusedski, who proclaimed him the best athlete on the planet right now during a recent appearance on the Inside-In podcast .
Novak to...
- 9/22/2023
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Boris Becker admits that the recent achievements of Novak Djokovic have left him " a bit speechless" following his US Open triumph this season.
If there is anyone that knows what goes on through the mind of Novak Djokovic then it is Boris Becker. Becker became one of Djokovic's most successful coaches in the time they worked together. Becker played a big part in helping Djokovic win six Grand Slams between 2014-16 and the pair have stayed on good terms to this point .
Becker would have gained some information on what makes the Serbian tick, the things he does well to stay at the top of the game and the sacrifices he has made to become the player he is to this day.
The mind-boggling accomplishments that Djokovic has somehow pulled off to surpass some of his toughest rivals is something that Becker has considered as "extraordinary" but he also states...
If there is anyone that knows what goes on through the mind of Novak Djokovic then it is Boris Becker. Becker became one of Djokovic's most successful coaches in the time they worked together. Becker played a big part in helping Djokovic win six Grand Slams between 2014-16 and the pair have stayed on good terms to this point .
Becker would have gained some information on what makes the Serbian tick, the things he does well to stay at the top of the game and the sacrifices he has made to become the player he is to this day.
The mind-boggling accomplishments that Djokovic has somehow pulled off to surpass some of his toughest rivals is something that Becker has considered as "extraordinary" but he also states...
- 9/20/2023
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Rafael Nadal proclaimed his great rival Novak Djokovic as 'the best' in light of his recent record-extending 24th Grand Slam singles title - the most by any male player.
Djokovic won his fourth US Open title almost two weeks ago which was his third Grand Slam title this season . He tied Margaret Court's all-time record across both tours. Djokovic reclaimed the World No. 1 during the tournament, and as of this week, he will make it 391 weeks at the top of the standings - extending his own unprecedented record in that regard.
Nadal once led the Grand Slam race, when he won the French Open last year, but has been usurped by Djokovic who produced another stellar season, winning three of the four Slams on offer in 2023, becoming the first man to achieve this feat on four occasions.
For Nadal, losing the marathon battle against Djokovic in the Grand Slam titles tally was inevitable,...
Djokovic won his fourth US Open title almost two weeks ago which was his third Grand Slam title this season . He tied Margaret Court's all-time record across both tours. Djokovic reclaimed the World No. 1 during the tournament, and as of this week, he will make it 391 weeks at the top of the standings - extending his own unprecedented record in that regard.
Nadal once led the Grand Slam race, when he won the French Open last year, but has been usurped by Djokovic who produced another stellar season, winning three of the four Slams on offer in 2023, becoming the first man to achieve this feat on four occasions.
For Nadal, losing the marathon battle against Djokovic in the Grand Slam titles tally was inevitable,...
- 9/20/2023
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Novak Djokovic is being called the greatest of all time by many recently, including noted tennis coach Darren Cahill.
The Serbian did many great things in tennis, but most of the attention regarding his achievements is around his recent US Open triumph. That was Grand Slam number 24 , the highest number we've ever seen somebody on the men's side of the sport win.
Margaret Court has 24 as well, and while the numbers are the same, the significance is far greater with Djokovic. He won't stop here and will attempt to go for number 25 in Melbourne in a few months, so the legend of Djokovic is set to keep growing.
Speaking about it recently during an appearance on the Advantage Connors Podcast , tennis coach Darren Cahill recognized Djokovic as the greatest of all time, believing it to be irrefutable.
To win 24 Grand Slams, I mean the guy is the greatest I have ever seen,...
The Serbian did many great things in tennis, but most of the attention regarding his achievements is around his recent US Open triumph. That was Grand Slam number 24 , the highest number we've ever seen somebody on the men's side of the sport win.
Margaret Court has 24 as well, and while the numbers are the same, the significance is far greater with Djokovic. He won't stop here and will attempt to go for number 25 in Melbourne in a few months, so the legend of Djokovic is set to keep growing.
Speaking about it recently during an appearance on the Advantage Connors Podcast , tennis coach Darren Cahill recognized Djokovic as the greatest of all time, believing it to be irrefutable.
To win 24 Grand Slams, I mean the guy is the greatest I have ever seen,...
- 9/18/2023
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According to former world number one Andy Roddick , Novak Djokovic is the best athlete on planet Earth right now.
Being one of the best athletes in the world is certainly something Andy Roddick knows about. At one point in his life, he could have counted himself among them because he was a US Open champion and a world number one on the Atp Tour.
Novak Djokovic is both of those things right now, winning the Grand Slam not even a week ago and becoming world number one . Roddick talked a bit about Djokovic in his most recent Betway Column, calling him the best athlete in the world right now.
The dominance of Novak and the way that he’s able to win this consistently is just absurd. He’s probably the most reliable player that we’ve ever had in the game. I wouldn’t bet against him on any given day,...
Being one of the best athletes in the world is certainly something Andy Roddick knows about. At one point in his life, he could have counted himself among them because he was a US Open champion and a world number one on the Atp Tour.
Novak Djokovic is both of those things right now, winning the Grand Slam not even a week ago and becoming world number one . Roddick talked a bit about Djokovic in his most recent Betway Column, calling him the best athlete in the world right now.
The dominance of Novak and the way that he’s able to win this consistently is just absurd. He’s probably the most reliable player that we’ve ever had in the game. I wouldn’t bet against him on any given day,...
- 9/16/2023
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Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena launched a new clothing collection named 'Pure Collection' to celebrate the on-court tennis achievements of Djokovic.
The 36-year-old Serbian clinched his 24th Grand Slam title last Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in just over three hours. It was the third major title of another record-setting season, tying Margaret Court's all-time record, simultaneously becoming the first man to win three of the four Grand Slams in a single season on four occasions .
To mark the momentous occasion, Djokovic was given a customized special edition jacket by clothing sponsor Lacoste , which was decorated with the number '24' to celebrate his latest Grand Slam win. And now Djokovic and his wife Jelena, the co-founders of their foundation, are continuously looking to improve the lives of children in Serbia.
Jelena took to Instagram to unveil this latest apparel line that is currently on sale...
The 36-year-old Serbian clinched his 24th Grand Slam title last Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in just over three hours. It was the third major title of another record-setting season, tying Margaret Court's all-time record, simultaneously becoming the first man to win three of the four Grand Slams in a single season on four occasions .
To mark the momentous occasion, Djokovic was given a customized special edition jacket by clothing sponsor Lacoste , which was decorated with the number '24' to celebrate his latest Grand Slam win. And now Djokovic and his wife Jelena, the co-founders of their foundation, are continuously looking to improve the lives of children in Serbia.
Jelena took to Instagram to unveil this latest apparel line that is currently on sale...
- 9/16/2023
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Novak Djokovic made a stunning revelation when asked about his opinion regarding the greatest sportsperson of all time in the wake of his US Open triumph last Sunday.
Djokovic won his fourth US Open, simultaneously putting him on level terms with Margaret Court's all-time Grand Slam record of 24 titles. On the men's side , Djokovic is two clear of his great rival Rafael Nadal and has four more titles than retired legend Roger Federer.
Statistically, Djokovic is unequivocally the greatest tennis player in history, amassing record numbers and showing no signs of wear and tear. Even at 36, he continues to conjure biology-defying feats and it feels like he has the best years patently ahead of him.
His coach Goran Ivanisevic speaks fondly of his long-term ambitions, saying that Djokovic is setting sights on any eye-sahttering sixth appearance at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028. Ivanisevic states that Djokovic is...
Djokovic won his fourth US Open, simultaneously putting him on level terms with Margaret Court's all-time Grand Slam record of 24 titles. On the men's side , Djokovic is two clear of his great rival Rafael Nadal and has four more titles than retired legend Roger Federer.
Statistically, Djokovic is unequivocally the greatest tennis player in history, amassing record numbers and showing no signs of wear and tear. Even at 36, he continues to conjure biology-defying feats and it feels like he has the best years patently ahead of him.
His coach Goran Ivanisevic speaks fondly of his long-term ambitions, saying that Djokovic is setting sights on any eye-sahttering sixth appearance at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028. Ivanisevic states that Djokovic is...
- 9/12/2023
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Novak Djokovic has added another mind-boggling achievement to his resume as he equals Margaret Court's record for the highest number of Grand Slam titles won in singles.
Djokovic's road to this remarkable destination has not been an easy one. The Serbian hadn't won the US Open title since back in 2018, and of course there was a lot of controversy surrounding his inability to play the US Open last year because of his vaccination status .
As much as the journey has had its peaks and troughs, Djokovic has always felt ever-present when it comes to competing for these major titles, showing the longevity and dedication to the sport that feels unmatched on so many levels.
Roger Federer brought a lot to the sport in terms of his elegance, his class of character off the court, and his enviable brand of tennis on the court in addition. While Rafael Nadal brought...
Djokovic's road to this remarkable destination has not been an easy one. The Serbian hadn't won the US Open title since back in 2018, and of course there was a lot of controversy surrounding his inability to play the US Open last year because of his vaccination status .
As much as the journey has had its peaks and troughs, Djokovic has always felt ever-present when it comes to competing for these major titles, showing the longevity and dedication to the sport that feels unmatched on so many levels.
Roger Federer brought a lot to the sport in terms of his elegance, his class of character off the court, and his enviable brand of tennis on the court in addition. While Rafael Nadal brought...
- 9/12/2023
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World No. 1 Novak Djokovic won his fourth US Open crown last Sunday, taking his Grand Slam tally to 24 titles - a record-extending men's record.
Djokovic's 24 majors also tied former Wta player Margaret Court's all-time record across both tours. But more impressively, Djokovic played in all four Grand Slam finals this season, winning three trophies. It is the fourth time that Djokovic has won at least three Slams in the same season.
Previously tied with Roger Federer on three occasions when either of them had won a hat-trick of Slams in the same year, Djokovic has the record on his own after beating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Sunday . Djokovic and Federer are the only players to achieve this monumental feat multiple times.
What is even more astounding is Djokovic's remarkable longevity between his first hat-trick of Slams in a single season, in that unforgettable 2011 season to his latest...
Djokovic's 24 majors also tied former Wta player Margaret Court's all-time record across both tours. But more impressively, Djokovic played in all four Grand Slam finals this season, winning three trophies. It is the fourth time that Djokovic has won at least three Slams in the same season.
Previously tied with Roger Federer on three occasions when either of them had won a hat-trick of Slams in the same year, Djokovic has the record on his own after beating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Sunday . Djokovic and Federer are the only players to achieve this monumental feat multiple times.
What is even more astounding is Djokovic's remarkable longevity between his first hat-trick of Slams in a single season, in that unforgettable 2011 season to his latest...
- 9/11/2023
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Novak Djokovic became the second-ever tennis player to win 24 Grand Slam singles titles after beating Daniil Medvedev in the 2023 US Open final.
It wasn't the final that everyone anticipated at the 2023 US Open, but still, it was one of the best matchups that we could currently see on the Atp Tour. The two protagonists of Sunday's final met already 14 times before, with the Serb winning nine of those previous matches.
However, there is one particular loss that he certainly remembers. Back in 2021, the experienced Serb was on the verge of completing a Calendar Grand Slam, but he was stopped in the US Open final by none other than Daniil Medvedev.
Two years later, Djokovic was on the verge of making history once again, this time by winning the 24th Grand Slam title, and equalling Margaret Court's all-time record . And once again, it was the Russian who could stop him from doing so.
It wasn't the final that everyone anticipated at the 2023 US Open, but still, it was one of the best matchups that we could currently see on the Atp Tour. The two protagonists of Sunday's final met already 14 times before, with the Serb winning nine of those previous matches.
However, there is one particular loss that he certainly remembers. Back in 2021, the experienced Serb was on the verge of completing a Calendar Grand Slam, but he was stopped in the US Open final by none other than Daniil Medvedev.
Two years later, Djokovic was on the verge of making history once again, this time by winning the 24th Grand Slam title, and equalling Margaret Court's all-time record . And once again, it was the Russian who could stop him from doing so.
- 9/10/2023
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A fortnight of thrilling tennis action wraps up on Sunday, Sept. 10 as the U.S. Open Men’s Championship will see No. 2 seed Novak Djokovic take on No. 3 seed Daniil Medvedev for the second time in three years. The pair squared off in the 2021 finals of the tournament which saw Medvedev take home his first career Grand Slam title. While Medvedev is going for his second major title, Djokovic is looking for his historic 24th. The pair will meet again on Sunday at 4 p.m. Et in a match broadcast on ESPN, ESPN+, and ESPN Deportes. You can watch ESPN with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.
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How to Watch 2023 US Open Men's Final Novak Djokovic vs. Daniil Medvedev When: Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 4:00 Pm Edt TV: ESPN Stream: Watch with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream.
- 9/10/2023
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
For the second time in a few years, Novak Djokovic will take on Daniil Medvedev in a US Open final, so how will this one go?
The last one happened in 2021 when Djokovic was trying to complete the Calendar Grand Slam. He didn't get it done the last time they played because he was overwhelmed by pressure. He spoke a few times after that, admitting that there won't be the same pressure this time around.
He's just trying to match Margaret Court's 24 Grand Slam record; no big deal. The opponent is a tough one, as it's Daniil Medvedev. It's a player who likely won't care at all that he's playing Djokovic, especially after beating him on this very court two years ago.
He certainly didn't care about playing Carlos Alcaraz and produced one of his best performances in months to win the match. He can certainly do that against Djokovic as well,...
The last one happened in 2021 when Djokovic was trying to complete the Calendar Grand Slam. He didn't get it done the last time they played because he was overwhelmed by pressure. He spoke a few times after that, admitting that there won't be the same pressure this time around.
He's just trying to match Margaret Court's 24 Grand Slam record; no big deal. The opponent is a tough one, as it's Daniil Medvedev. It's a player who likely won't care at all that he's playing Djokovic, especially after beating him on this very court two years ago.
He certainly didn't care about playing Carlos Alcaraz and produced one of his best performances in months to win the match. He can certainly do that against Djokovic as well,...
- 9/9/2023
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The most singles Grand Slams ever won by a tennis player equals 24, and Novak Djokovic can get to that number on Sunday at the 2023 US Open .
Margaret Court still has the most singles Grand Slams out of all players in tennis history, and Djokovic has a chance to get to the same number. Serena Williams was the most likely to get to that number for a couple of years, and it was a goal for her, but she never got it done.
Getting to 24 seemed impossible for Djokovic, but here he is, in yet another final. He got there by beating Ben Shelton in the semi-final , but he's not really thinking about it any differently. Despite the significance of it, he's approaching it simply as another final.
Not really, to be honest. I'm not thinking about that. I'm aware that, you know, these kind of occasions where I play in...
Margaret Court still has the most singles Grand Slams out of all players in tennis history, and Djokovic has a chance to get to the same number. Serena Williams was the most likely to get to that number for a couple of years, and it was a goal for her, but she never got it done.
Getting to 24 seemed impossible for Djokovic, but here he is, in yet another final. He got there by beating Ben Shelton in the semi-final , but he's not really thinking about it any differently. Despite the significance of it, he's approaching it simply as another final.
Not really, to be honest. I'm not thinking about that. I'm aware that, you know, these kind of occasions where I play in...
- 9/9/2023
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Novak Djokovic will commemorate his first US Open match in two years by donning personalized sneakers spotting No. 23 on its mid-sole.
Earlier this month, Djokovic unveiled his outfit for the US swing sponsored by French designer brand Lacoste, as well as a new racket design from Head tennis . His sneakers were designed to match his outfit colors when he played at the Cincinnati Masters - a tournament he won by defeating World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz .
Djokovic's footwear sponsor is Asics. They have assembled his official US Open shoe by sewing the No. 23 on the sides of the midsole, to revel in his 23rd Grand Slam title win at this year's French Open when he defeated Casper Ruud in straight sets in the final.
The victory put Djokovic one major clear of closest rival Rafael Nadal and occupies uncharted territory in the men's leaderboard. Djokovic will bid to win his 24th...
Earlier this month, Djokovic unveiled his outfit for the US swing sponsored by French designer brand Lacoste, as well as a new racket design from Head tennis . His sneakers were designed to match his outfit colors when he played at the Cincinnati Masters - a tournament he won by defeating World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz .
Djokovic's footwear sponsor is Asics. They have assembled his official US Open shoe by sewing the No. 23 on the sides of the midsole, to revel in his 23rd Grand Slam title win at this year's French Open when he defeated Casper Ruud in straight sets in the final.
The victory put Djokovic one major clear of closest rival Rafael Nadal and occupies uncharted territory in the men's leaderboard. Djokovic will bid to win his 24th...
- 8/26/2023
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Novak Djokovic isn't thinking about Margaret Court when he thinks about records but rather Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal , according to John McEnroe .
Djokovic comparing himself to his contemporaries shouldn't be surprising because he's battled these players for over a decade. Always quick to credit them as a reason for why he became as good as he became, Djokovic clearly wants to be the best among them.
McEnroe asserted his opinion while discussing Djokovic having a real shot of finally matching the record of Court. The Australian won 24 Grand Slam trophies, something no player matched since then. Serena Williams came close, but Djokovic is now the most likely to do so .
I would say that to me, I wouldn’t know because I was never in that position, but I would also say that Novak is in an incredible spot. I believe it’s a little bit apples and oranges with the men and women.
Djokovic comparing himself to his contemporaries shouldn't be surprising because he's battled these players for over a decade. Always quick to credit them as a reason for why he became as good as he became, Djokovic clearly wants to be the best among them.
McEnroe asserted his opinion while discussing Djokovic having a real shot of finally matching the record of Court. The Australian won 24 Grand Slam trophies, something no player matched since then. Serena Williams came close, but Djokovic is now the most likely to do so .
I would say that to me, I wouldn’t know because I was never in that position, but I would also say that Novak is in an incredible spot. I believe it’s a little bit apples and oranges with the men and women.
- 8/24/2023
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Former Atp No. 1 John McEnroe heaped praise on 23-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic for his remarkable resilience and longevity.
McEnroe spoke to the media ahead of the 2023 US Open and gave his thoughts on the incredible Cincinnati final at the weekend in which Djokovic avenged his Wimbledon defeat by beating Carlos Alcaraz in a near four-hour epic .
The American great was lost for words at the outstanding level of tennis that both players produced and admitted he'd put his patriotism aside in favor of another matchup between the world's top two players in New York, which if the seeds hold can only happen in the final.
There were two sides to the coin in the lead-up to the US Open. One is that Alcaraz is here for the long haul. And the second side is the feel-good story of Djokovic returning to US soil for the first time in...
McEnroe spoke to the media ahead of the 2023 US Open and gave his thoughts on the incredible Cincinnati final at the weekend in which Djokovic avenged his Wimbledon defeat by beating Carlos Alcaraz in a near four-hour epic .
The American great was lost for words at the outstanding level of tennis that both players produced and admitted he'd put his patriotism aside in favor of another matchup between the world's top two players in New York, which if the seeds hold can only happen in the final.
There were two sides to the coin in the lead-up to the US Open. One is that Alcaraz is here for the long haul. And the second side is the feel-good story of Djokovic returning to US soil for the first time in...
- 8/23/2023
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Novak Djokovic is one of the favourites at the US Open later this month, but according to former player Laura Robson, he may be more of an underdog.
Many would have likely sided with her analysis before the Cincinnati Masters. Djokovic was coming from his summer break without any prep matches, so it's only natural to expect him to be rusty. He wasn't, as he was pretty sharp, surprising many.
His level pushed him to the final, where he outlasted Carlos Alcaraz in another nail-biter . The Spaniard controlled the match well, had a match point but ultimately lost the match in three sets. It was a much-needed reminder that Djokovic is still on top, and many might question whether he truly is an underdog.
For Robson, who talked to Skysports , he still seems like the underdog simply due to how Carlos Alcaraz has played against him and the weapons the...
Many would have likely sided with her analysis before the Cincinnati Masters. Djokovic was coming from his summer break without any prep matches, so it's only natural to expect him to be rusty. He wasn't, as he was pretty sharp, surprising many.
His level pushed him to the final, where he outlasted Carlos Alcaraz in another nail-biter . The Spaniard controlled the match well, had a match point but ultimately lost the match in three sets. It was a much-needed reminder that Djokovic is still on top, and many might question whether he truly is an underdog.
For Robson, who talked to Skysports , he still seems like the underdog simply due to how Carlos Alcaraz has played against him and the weapons the...
- 8/22/2023
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Patrick Mouratoglou believes Novak Djokovic will still add more Grand Slams to his trophy cabinet even with the emergence of Carlos Alcaraz as a direct competitor.
In the latest episode of Eye of the Coach, the renowned French coach doesn't think Alcaraz will stop Djokovic from winning more Grand Slams but adds that both players will win a fair share between them . Testament to his words, the last four Grand Slams have been won by the Atp 's top two.
Mouratoglou goes on to make a bold claim that Alcaraz doesn't hold an edge over Djokovic, despite leading the head-to-head 2-1 and winning their high-stakes Wimbledon final in July , a result many in the tennis world felt signaled the changing of the guard.
Mouratoglou believes Djokovic is capable of going up a gear and playing much better than he did in the Wimbledon final defeat and says that both players...
In the latest episode of Eye of the Coach, the renowned French coach doesn't think Alcaraz will stop Djokovic from winning more Grand Slams but adds that both players will win a fair share between them . Testament to his words, the last four Grand Slams have been won by the Atp 's top two.
Mouratoglou goes on to make a bold claim that Alcaraz doesn't hold an edge over Djokovic, despite leading the head-to-head 2-1 and winning their high-stakes Wimbledon final in July , a result many in the tennis world felt signaled the changing of the guard.
Mouratoglou believes Djokovic is capable of going up a gear and playing much better than he did in the Wimbledon final defeat and says that both players...
- 8/17/2023
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Novak Djokovic nearly won the 2023 Wimbledon Championships and it's a clear signal to Boris Becker that his era is not coming to an end.
The emergence of Carlos Alcaraz on the Atp Tour showed some cracks in Djokovic's armor but never as much as during the 2023 Wimbledon Championships final. It was a great match for both players, but for the first time in a while, Djokovic looked very vulnerable.
The Spaniard didn't play a perfect match but he managed some pretty impressive comebacks in that match such as the one in the second set tiebreak as well as the final one where he saved a break point in a rally that should have been Djokovic's.
It was a painful loss for Djokovic who conceded after the match that Alcaraz is indeed the best player in the world but it would be foolish to forget about Djokovic entirely. He'll be a...
The emergence of Carlos Alcaraz on the Atp Tour showed some cracks in Djokovic's armor but never as much as during the 2023 Wimbledon Championships final. It was a great match for both players, but for the first time in a while, Djokovic looked very vulnerable.
The Spaniard didn't play a perfect match but he managed some pretty impressive comebacks in that match such as the one in the second set tiebreak as well as the final one where he saved a break point in a rally that should have been Djokovic's.
It was a painful loss for Djokovic who conceded after the match that Alcaraz is indeed the best player in the world but it would be foolish to forget about Djokovic entirely. He'll be a...
- 7/21/2023
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Novak Djokovic came close to winning a record-tying eighth Wimbledon title but lost to Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz in five sets in Sunday's final.
It was a big opportunity missed for Djokovic, who ended up bagging the unwanted accolade of the most Grand Slams finals lost of any man in tennis with 12. However, it is pertinent to note that Djokovic has made more major finals in that regard and has won more Grand Slams by a male player and only trails Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 titles.
Djokovic was playing in his 35th Grand Slam final on Sunday - again another record, which is four more than Roger Federer in second place and five more than Rafael Nadal among the men. His victory over Jannik Sinner saw him overtake Chris Evert who jointly held the record of most Slam final appearances with Djokovic at 34.
Prior to his defeat in the 2023 Wimbledon final,...
It was a big opportunity missed for Djokovic, who ended up bagging the unwanted accolade of the most Grand Slams finals lost of any man in tennis with 12. However, it is pertinent to note that Djokovic has made more major finals in that regard and has won more Grand Slams by a male player and only trails Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 titles.
Djokovic was playing in his 35th Grand Slam final on Sunday - again another record, which is four more than Roger Federer in second place and five more than Rafael Nadal among the men. His victory over Jannik Sinner saw him overtake Chris Evert who jointly held the record of most Slam final appearances with Djokovic at 34.
Prior to his defeat in the 2023 Wimbledon final,...
- 7/18/2023
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The art of winning is beautiful, but even more, is the art of graciously losing, and Novak Djokovic seemingly perfected that.
The 36-year-old Serb lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the 2023 Wimbledon final, and it was a special one for him. He could have tied Roger Federer's record on the Atp Tour of eight Wimbledon titles, and also tie Margaret Court for the all-time record of 24 Grand Slam titles.
The stakes were high, and it showed when Djokovic destroyed his racquet during the match , but also, when the 23-time Grand Slam champion struggled to hold back his tears during the trophy ceremony .
The match mattered to him, and it was obvious, understandable, and logical. He doesn't shy away from attempting to make history , and he had a great chance to do that once again in the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club.
But he lost. Carlos Alcaraz proved to be the better player,...
The 36-year-old Serb lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the 2023 Wimbledon final, and it was a special one for him. He could have tied Roger Federer's record on the Atp Tour of eight Wimbledon titles, and also tie Margaret Court for the all-time record of 24 Grand Slam titles.
The stakes were high, and it showed when Djokovic destroyed his racquet during the match , but also, when the 23-time Grand Slam champion struggled to hold back his tears during the trophy ceremony .
The match mattered to him, and it was obvious, understandable, and logical. He doesn't shy away from attempting to make history , and he had a great chance to do that once again in the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club.
But he lost. Carlos Alcaraz proved to be the better player,...
- 7/18/2023
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Novak Djokovic fell short in his quest to land a record-tying eighth Wimbledon crown on Sunday but leaves London feeling young again.
Djokovic was beaten by world no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set epic in this year's Wimbledon final, ending his reign as a four-time defending champion. The defeat also stopped Djokovic from tying Margaret Court's all-time Grand Slam record total of 24. But it's not often that finishing in second place gives you some sort of record to cling on.
With Alcaraz becoming the youngest double Grand Slam champion on the Atp Tour and the first player born after 1990 to hold multiple Grand Slams, Djokovic, remarkably, is now the second-youngest man to win multiple Slam titles. To simplify this; outside Alcaraz, no Atp player born after 1987 (Djokovic's birth year) holds two or more Grand Slams.
Djokovic pips Andy Murray in that regard by a mere seven days (both born...
Djokovic was beaten by world no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set epic in this year's Wimbledon final, ending his reign as a four-time defending champion. The defeat also stopped Djokovic from tying Margaret Court's all-time Grand Slam record total of 24. But it's not often that finishing in second place gives you some sort of record to cling on.
With Alcaraz becoming the youngest double Grand Slam champion on the Atp Tour and the first player born after 1990 to hold multiple Grand Slams, Djokovic, remarkably, is now the second-youngest man to win multiple Slam titles. To simplify this; outside Alcaraz, no Atp player born after 1987 (Djokovic's birth year) holds two or more Grand Slams.
Djokovic pips Andy Murray in that regard by a mere seven days (both born...
- 7/17/2023
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Novak Djokovic struggled to hold back his tears during the trophy ceremony at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships.
The 36-year-old Serb was close to rewriting history at the 2023 Wimbledon. He needed to beat Carlos Alcaraz in the final to win the 24th Grand Slam title, and move ahead of his biggest rival on the Atp Tour, Rafael Nadal, by two majors, and also match Margaret Court's all-time record.
But with the 37-year-old Spaniard sidelined, there's another Spanish player that is making his own history. Carlos Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in the final to win his 2nd Grand Slam title and stop his opponent's dream of completing a Calendar Grand Slam and winning the 24th major.
Djokovic, as always gracious in defeat, congratulated his opponent and had only the best words for everyone during the trophy ceremony, including his opponent's box and everyone involved.
"Good afternoon to everyone, not so good for me,...
The 36-year-old Serb was close to rewriting history at the 2023 Wimbledon. He needed to beat Carlos Alcaraz in the final to win the 24th Grand Slam title, and move ahead of his biggest rival on the Atp Tour, Rafael Nadal, by two majors, and also match Margaret Court's all-time record.
But with the 37-year-old Spaniard sidelined, there's another Spanish player that is making his own history. Carlos Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in the final to win his 2nd Grand Slam title and stop his opponent's dream of completing a Calendar Grand Slam and winning the 24th major.
Djokovic, as always gracious in defeat, congratulated his opponent and had only the best words for everyone during the trophy ceremony, including his opponent's box and everyone involved.
"Good afternoon to everyone, not so good for me,...
- 7/16/2023
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Novak Djokovic took out his frustration on the net post during the 2023 Wimbledon final against Carlos Alcaraz.
Fighting for history and equalling Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam titles, but also for becoming the World No. 1 on the Atp Tour once again, the stakes were high for the 36-year-old Serb.
After winning the first set 6-1, things were looking good for the 23-time Grand Slam champion, but the eighth Wimbledon title started slipping from his hands in the second set, which he lost in the tie-break, and the third set that was dominated by the Spaniard who won it 6-1.
But Djokovic got back into the match in the fourth set. He broke his opponent's serve twice, blew kisses to one of the fans rooting against him , and won the fourth set 6-3 to force the decider in the 2023 Wimbledon final.
Having a really positive 5-1 record in a five-set Grand Slam finals,...
Fighting for history and equalling Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam titles, but also for becoming the World No. 1 on the Atp Tour once again, the stakes were high for the 36-year-old Serb.
After winning the first set 6-1, things were looking good for the 23-time Grand Slam champion, but the eighth Wimbledon title started slipping from his hands in the second set, which he lost in the tie-break, and the third set that was dominated by the Spaniard who won it 6-1.
But Djokovic got back into the match in the fourth set. He broke his opponent's serve twice, blew kisses to one of the fans rooting against him , and won the fourth set 6-3 to force the decider in the 2023 Wimbledon final.
Having a really positive 5-1 record in a five-set Grand Slam finals,...
- 7/16/2023
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The semi-final match between Elina Svitolina and Marketa Vondrousova at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships has a chance to match a 60-year-old untouched milestone.
Elina Svitolina produced a really strong performance to secure another Wimbledon semi-final appearance, four years after her first one in 2019. The Ukranian has been on a mission playing spectacular tennis and more importantly, fighting to the end beating Victoria Azarenka and also Iga Swiatek in a similar manner.
She'll now take on Marketa Vondrousova who played in a Grand Slam final before but it was Roland Garros a few years ago. The Czech player stunned Jessica Pegula with an incredible comeback though, she's apparently dealing with an ankle injury that forced her to abandon plans to continue playing doubles.
Either way, the semi-final is a very special one because the winner of the event will match a 60-year-old milestone at the Wimbledon Championships. A long time ago, in...
Elina Svitolina produced a really strong performance to secure another Wimbledon semi-final appearance, four years after her first one in 2019. The Ukranian has been on a mission playing spectacular tennis and more importantly, fighting to the end beating Victoria Azarenka and also Iga Swiatek in a similar manner.
She'll now take on Marketa Vondrousova who played in a Grand Slam final before but it was Roland Garros a few years ago. The Czech player stunned Jessica Pegula with an incredible comeback though, she's apparently dealing with an ankle injury that forced her to abandon plans to continue playing doubles.
Either way, the semi-final is a very special one because the winner of the event will match a 60-year-old milestone at the Wimbledon Championships. A long time ago, in...
- 7/13/2023
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London, July 2 (Ians) Wimbledon 2023, the third Grand Slam of the season, is drawing near: the grass courts are freshly-cut, the all-white kits are ready to be donned, and more importantly, some new tennis records are waiting to be hit.
Novak Djokovic, at the age of 36, has made his intentions clear — playing for the record books.
The Serbian legend has Roger Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon titles as well as a 24th major in his sights as he closes in on a first calendar Grand Slam in 54 years.
Djokovic won his 23rd Grand Slam earlier last month at Roland Garros. A 24th would help him tie the record with Margaret Court, reports Xinhua.
The second seed and defending champion will open his campaign against Argentina’s Pedro Cachin, with the first dangerous obstacle in his path possibly coming in the fourth round against former semifinalist and No.17 seed Hubert Hurkacz or Italian No.
Novak Djokovic, at the age of 36, has made his intentions clear — playing for the record books.
The Serbian legend has Roger Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon titles as well as a 24th major in his sights as he closes in on a first calendar Grand Slam in 54 years.
Djokovic won his 23rd Grand Slam earlier last month at Roland Garros. A 24th would help him tie the record with Margaret Court, reports Xinhua.
The second seed and defending champion will open his campaign against Argentina’s Pedro Cachin, with the first dangerous obstacle in his path possibly coming in the fourth round against former semifinalist and No.17 seed Hubert Hurkacz or Italian No.
- 7/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Former player and current analyst Mats Wilander thinks that Novak Djokovic faces a good amount of pressure in a bid to separate himself from Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.
The Serbian recently became the first man to ever win 23 Grand Slams . He might add number 24 at Wimbledon with many considering him the top favourite. After all, there are many incredible stats backing that up.
Besides winning the four previous editions of Wimbledon comfortably, Djokovic also has more wins at the event than the rest of the Top 20 combined . For the former player Wilander, he's the overwhelming favourite to win.
To me, Novak Djokovic goes in as the big favourite. And the reason that I think he's the big favourite is that I still haven't seen anyone who is as solid as Novak from the baseline that serves as well as Novak.
Carlos Alcaraz is among those that could challenge him...
The Serbian recently became the first man to ever win 23 Grand Slams . He might add number 24 at Wimbledon with many considering him the top favourite. After all, there are many incredible stats backing that up.
Besides winning the four previous editions of Wimbledon comfortably, Djokovic also has more wins at the event than the rest of the Top 20 combined . For the former player Wilander, he's the overwhelming favourite to win.
To me, Novak Djokovic goes in as the big favourite. And the reason that I think he's the big favourite is that I still haven't seen anyone who is as solid as Novak from the baseline that serves as well as Novak.
Carlos Alcaraz is among those that could challenge him...
- 6/30/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Novak Djokovic is an intense guy which you need to if you want to be considered one of the best in anything, let alone a very competitive sport.
Novak Djokovic finally saw his name undisputedly rank ahead of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal by winning his 23rd grand slam trophy . He's now alone at the top of most grand slam trophies won by a man ever with a chance to match Margaret Court's 24 at Wimbledon in a few weeks.
It's an incredible achievement for Djokovic who has never been considered the biggest talent ever. Very talented yes, but all of what is achieved is the product of torturous amounts of work and practice and a lot of sacrifice. Some of that torture has to be endured by his team as well which he recognised during the trophy ceremony.
My team, my family, my kids, my wife, my fans.You...
Novak Djokovic finally saw his name undisputedly rank ahead of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal by winning his 23rd grand slam trophy . He's now alone at the top of most grand slam trophies won by a man ever with a chance to match Margaret Court's 24 at Wimbledon in a few weeks.
It's an incredible achievement for Djokovic who has never been considered the biggest talent ever. Very talented yes, but all of what is achieved is the product of torturous amounts of work and practice and a lot of sacrifice. Some of that torture has to be endured by his team as well which he recognised during the trophy ceremony.
My team, my family, my kids, my wife, my fans.You...
- 6/13/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Novak Djokovic created history at this year's Roland Garros quite possibly ending the Goat race but he dismissed the tag.
The Goat race is a topic that will never go away because it's just the easiest topic to argue about in tennis. If you've lived long enough you know that people like to argue, especially about things that really don't matter.
Being the greatest player of all time in reality doesn't matter but it's a nice thing to have on your resume. Djokovic often spoke about not being obsessed with it focusing mostly on achieving as much as he can and leaving it to others and it's the way it should be. He achieved a lot at this year's event.
He tied the record for the most Grand Slam finals and broke another one replacing Federer no less . He broke a few more like becoming the only male player to...
The Goat race is a topic that will never go away because it's just the easiest topic to argue about in tennis. If you've lived long enough you know that people like to argue, especially about things that really don't matter.
Being the greatest player of all time in reality doesn't matter but it's a nice thing to have on your resume. Djokovic often spoke about not being obsessed with it focusing mostly on achieving as much as he can and leaving it to others and it's the way it should be. He achieved a lot at this year's event.
He tied the record for the most Grand Slam finals and broke another one replacing Federer no less . He broke a few more like becoming the only male player to...
- 6/12/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Novak Djokovic surpassed all in the annals of men's tennis after etching his 23rd Grand Slam into history.
In a sporting world characterized by constant evolution and ceaseless competition, moments of true distinction are increasingly rare. Yet, at the 2023 Roland Garros final, tennis behemoth Novak Djokovic presented such a moment, catapulting himself into the echelons of unprecedented achievement by capturing his 23rd Grand Slam title .
Only until recently, there were three man on the Atp Tour tied at 20 Grand Slam titles. Fast-forward a couple of years, only two left, with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic tied at 22. After the 2023 Roland Garros, there's only one standing above all other men that have ever won a major.
By beating Casper Ruud in the 2023 Roland Garros final, 7-6(1), 6-3, 7-5, Djokovic became the first even man to win 23 Grand Slam titles, and third person in history of tennis to do that, with Serena Williams...
In a sporting world characterized by constant evolution and ceaseless competition, moments of true distinction are increasingly rare. Yet, at the 2023 Roland Garros final, tennis behemoth Novak Djokovic presented such a moment, catapulting himself into the echelons of unprecedented achievement by capturing his 23rd Grand Slam title .
Only until recently, there were three man on the Atp Tour tied at 20 Grand Slam titles. Fast-forward a couple of years, only two left, with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic tied at 22. After the 2023 Roland Garros, there's only one standing above all other men that have ever won a major.
By beating Casper Ruud in the 2023 Roland Garros final, 7-6(1), 6-3, 7-5, Djokovic became the first even man to win 23 Grand Slam titles, and third person in history of tennis to do that, with Serena Williams...
- 6/11/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Novak Djokovic has become the first man to win every Grand Slam at least three times, equalling three women who did it in the past.
Novak Djokovic's 2023 Roland Garros finished in a triumph as the Serbian comfortably beat Casper Ruud to win the event . It was a very satisfying conclusion for the Serbian who had some issues leading up to the event like the loss to Holger Rune in Rome as well as the recurring elbow issue that troubled him for much of this clay season .
The Roland Garros win is a major one because it added yet another record to his name. The Serbian is now the only male player to have ever won all four Grand Slams at least three times. Nobody else did it on the men's side. Rafael Nadal didn't do it, Roger Federer didn't do it and none of the other legendary players before him didn't do it.
Novak Djokovic's 2023 Roland Garros finished in a triumph as the Serbian comfortably beat Casper Ruud to win the event . It was a very satisfying conclusion for the Serbian who had some issues leading up to the event like the loss to Holger Rune in Rome as well as the recurring elbow issue that troubled him for much of this clay season .
The Roland Garros win is a major one because it added yet another record to his name. The Serbian is now the only male player to have ever won all four Grand Slams at least three times. Nobody else did it on the men's side. Rafael Nadal didn't do it, Roger Federer didn't do it and none of the other legendary players before him didn't do it.
- 6/11/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Novak Djokovic became the first man in the history of tennis to win 23 Grand Slam titles after beating Casper Ruud at the 2023 Roland Garros .
With Iga Swiatek claiming her third Roland Garros title on Saturday , Novak Djokovic wanted to do the same thing on Sunday. However, for the Serb, the third title on the Parisian clay would mean rewriting the history books in many different ways.
He would become the first-ever player on the Atp Tour to win 23 Grand Slam titles, and he would also be the first player to win every Grand Slam tournament at least three times. Supported by Tom Brady from his box and watched by many stars in attendance, the 36-year-old wanted to succeed in his record-tying 34th Grand Slam final .
But there was one man that wanted to stop him, and many of his fans with the same wish. Casper Ruud contested already his third major final,...
With Iga Swiatek claiming her third Roland Garros title on Saturday , Novak Djokovic wanted to do the same thing on Sunday. However, for the Serb, the third title on the Parisian clay would mean rewriting the history books in many different ways.
He would become the first-ever player on the Atp Tour to win 23 Grand Slam titles, and he would also be the first player to win every Grand Slam tournament at least three times. Supported by Tom Brady from his box and watched by many stars in attendance, the 36-year-old wanted to succeed in his record-tying 34th Grand Slam final .
But there was one man that wanted to stop him, and many of his fans with the same wish. Casper Ruud contested already his third major final,...
- 6/11/2023
- Tennis Infinity
(Welcome to Ani-time Ani-where, a regular column dedicated to helping the uninitiated understand and appreciate the world of anime.)
What comes to mind when you think of prestige TV dramas? Is it '80s cop shows like "Hill Street Blues" or gritty anti-hero tales like "Breaking Bad" and "The Sopranos"? What about gripping thrillers like "Broen," or "Broadchurch" or even recent genre fare like "Hannibal" and "Game of Thrones"? We tend to associate this concept, regardless of country of origin or language, or even genre, with live-action.
To be fair, as varied and as popular as anime is, it is true that the vast majority of the big-name anime shows airing season to season are mostly genre shows aimed at teenage boys — not unlike how the biggest movies are genre movies also aimed at teenage boys. Sure, there are dramas, rom-coms, and plenty of slice-of-life shows, but it is extremely...
What comes to mind when you think of prestige TV dramas? Is it '80s cop shows like "Hill Street Blues" or gritty anti-hero tales like "Breaking Bad" and "The Sopranos"? What about gripping thrillers like "Broen," or "Broadchurch" or even recent genre fare like "Hannibal" and "Game of Thrones"? We tend to associate this concept, regardless of country of origin or language, or even genre, with live-action.
To be fair, as varied and as popular as anime is, it is true that the vast majority of the big-name anime shows airing season to season are mostly genre shows aimed at teenage boys — not unlike how the biggest movies are genre movies also aimed at teenage boys. Sure, there are dramas, rom-coms, and plenty of slice-of-life shows, but it is extremely...
- 4/27/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Martina Navratilova is a retired tennis star who has made her mark in the history of tennis. With her impressive record of 59 Grand Slam titles, including 18 singles, 31 doubles, and 10 mixed doubles titles, she is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time. But what is her net worth after appearing on The Real Housewives of Miami?
What is tennis legend Martina Navratilova’s net worth in 2023?
On this day in 1984, Martina Navratilova beats Chris Evert in straight sets to take the French Open. It's her 9th of 18 career grand slams, but also makes her only the 2nd player in the Open Era (1968-pres) to hold all the grand slam titles at once pic.twitter.com/1spNvVjSYo
— StatsCentre (@StatsCentre) June 9, 2020
Navratilova began her tennis career in the 1970s and dominated the sport for decades. She won her first Grand Slam title in 1978, and it became the first of many.
What is tennis legend Martina Navratilova’s net worth in 2023?
On this day in 1984, Martina Navratilova beats Chris Evert in straight sets to take the French Open. It's her 9th of 18 career grand slams, but also makes her only the 2nd player in the Open Era (1968-pres) to hold all the grand slam titles at once pic.twitter.com/1spNvVjSYo
— StatsCentre (@StatsCentre) June 9, 2020
Navratilova began her tennis career in the 1970s and dominated the sport for decades. She won her first Grand Slam title in 1978, and it became the first of many.
- 4/23/2023
- by Mishal Ali Zafar
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The race for tennis immortality is heating up, and Novak Djokovic is just one step away from matching the legendary Serena Williams' record of 23 Grand Slam titles.
Djokovic, who currently holds 22 major titles, which is the same amount as his biggest rival Rafael Nadal, has been vocal about how the retired tennis icon has inspired him to reach new heights in his career.
In a recent interview with CNN, Djokovic shared his admiration for Williams and said that she's an inspiration for him. The American ended her career with 23 Grand Slam titles to her name, despite playing four more major finals after winning her last Grand Slam. Eventually, she ended her career with one major less than Margaret Court, who has 24.
“She keeps, keeps inspiring myself, all the tennis players around the world. And she’s been really an icon of our sport for so many years.”
Serena Williams' illustrious career,...
Djokovic, who currently holds 22 major titles, which is the same amount as his biggest rival Rafael Nadal, has been vocal about how the retired tennis icon has inspired him to reach new heights in his career.
In a recent interview with CNN, Djokovic shared his admiration for Williams and said that she's an inspiration for him. The American ended her career with 23 Grand Slam titles to her name, despite playing four more major finals after winning her last Grand Slam. Eventually, she ended her career with one major less than Margaret Court, who has 24.
“She keeps, keeps inspiring myself, all the tennis players around the world. And she’s been really an icon of our sport for so many years.”
Serena Williams' illustrious career,...
- 3/21/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Victoria (Australia), Jan 31 (Ians) Australian tennis legend Margaret Court’s Perth home allegedly got targeted during a burglary on Australian Day.
Two people from Edgewater, aged 33 and 34, have been charged after medals and awards were stolen during the burglary at former world No.1 tennis star and conservative Christian minister’s City Beach home, The Age reported.
A Western Australian Police spokeswoman said that thieves allegedly broke in through the front door and rummaged through the property on Thursday evening.
“Perth detectives have charged two men in relation to an aggravated home burglary. “It will be alleged about 8pm, two men gained access to the premises via the front entrance door,” she said.
“Once inside, it will be further alleged that the accused rummaged through the victim’s property and stole a number of items including awards, medals and jewellery,” she added.
According to the police, a number of the items...
Two people from Edgewater, aged 33 and 34, have been charged after medals and awards were stolen during the burglary at former world No.1 tennis star and conservative Christian minister’s City Beach home, The Age reported.
A Western Australian Police spokeswoman said that thieves allegedly broke in through the front door and rummaged through the property on Thursday evening.
“Perth detectives have charged two men in relation to an aggravated home burglary. “It will be alleged about 8pm, two men gained access to the premises via the front entrance door,” she said.
“Once inside, it will be further alleged that the accused rummaged through the victim’s property and stole a number of items including awards, medals and jewellery,” she added.
According to the police, a number of the items...
- 1/31/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
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