‘We are old, but gold’: Novak Djokovic, Rohan Bopanna reflect on being oldest World No. 1s
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘We are old, but gold’: Novak Djokovic, Rohan Bopanna reflect on being oldest World No. 1s

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic, 36, and 44-year-old Rohan Bopanna both champions are defying the odds and proving that age is just a number with their singles and doubles No. Novak Djokovic in conversation Rohan Bopanna On Sunday, Djokovic surpassed Roger Federer to become the oldest World No. And I think experience wins.” Djokovic continued: “I’d say experience, but also still being devoted and dedicated to the game every single day. Since winning his second Monte-Carlo title in 2015, Djokovic has failed to go past the quarter-finals in his last seven outings at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament.

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Does Djokovic defeat spell the end of golden generation's era of dominance?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Does Djokovic defeat spell the end of golden generation's era of dominance?

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic waves to the crowd as he leaves the court after his US Open third-round loss to Alexei Popyrin on Friday. His loss means that, for the first time in 22 years, the season's Grand Slam roll of honor will not feature any of the "Big Three". REUTERS For the first time in 22 years, the year's Grand Slam …

Aggressive Djokovic lays down the gauntlet again
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Aggressive Djokovic lays down the gauntlet again

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: At Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic had looked old. The Serbian’s success was also down to hitting the ball deep into the opponents’ court, giving Alcaraz less time to react; less time to run around the backhand and unleash the forehand. The first set — a mixture of mind numbingly long rallies and intense games — lasted 93 minutes, and …

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will play for the men’s singles gold at the 2024 Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will play for the men’s singles gold at the 2024 Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — When Novak Djokovic’s first berth in an Olympics tennis final was secured, when he was assured of a chance to win the gold medal that’s missing from his lengthy list of accomplishments, he fell back on the clay, limbs spread apart — the sort of pose generally reserved for securing a championship. “The way he’s playing, he’s definitely …

Monte Carlo Masters: World Number 1 Novak Djokovic Feeling Great After Straight Sets Victory Over Roman Safiullin
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Monte Carlo Masters: World Number 1 Novak Djokovic Feeling Great After Straight Sets Victory Over Roman Safiullin

News 18  

World number one Novak Djokovic said his “feeling was great” as he flew past Roman Safiullin in straight sets at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday after third seed Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the event due to injury. The 20-year-old Spaniard, whose last match came in the straight sets defeat by Grigor Dimitrov in Miami last month, was due to …

India Exclusive: Oldest World No 1's Rohan Bopanna, Novak Djokovic in exclusive chat on First Sports
8 months, 2 weeks ago

India Exclusive: Oldest World No 1's Rohan Bopanna, Novak Djokovic in exclusive chat on First Sports

Firstpost  

Rohan Bopanna, 44, and Novak Djokovic, 36, are the oldest World No. Novak Djokovic and Rohan Bopanna will appear in an exclusive conversation on Firstpost. Two World No 1s, both the oldest top-ranked players in men’s tennis, Rohan Bopanna and Novak Djokovic will indulge in an exclusive conversation on First Sports on Tuesday at 7 PM IST. India’s Bopanna became …

Novak Djokovic eclipses Roger Federer's record for oldest man ranked No 1 in tennis
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic eclipses Roger Federer's record for oldest man ranked No 1 in tennis

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic at a practice session during the Monte Carlo Masters of ATP 1000 at Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France April 8, 2024. LONDON — Novak Djokovic has surpassed another tennis record once held by Roger Federer, becoming the oldest man to be ranked No. Djokovic's 24 Grand Slam singles titles also are the most by a man in …

Who is Rohan Bopanna, the oldest Grand Slam winner at 43? 5 interesting facts
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Rohan Bopanna, the oldest Grand Slam winner at 43? 5 interesting facts

Live Mint  

India's tennis star Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden clinched the grand slam title at the Australian Open 2024 after the duo defeated Italy's Simone Bolelli, and Andrea Vavassori in the men's doubles final at Melbourne Park. 1 in the ATP men's doubles rankings is now the oldest grand slam winner. Following the rankings update on Monday, Rohan …

Bopanna, 43, set to become oldest World No. 1 in men’s doubles after reaching Australian Open semifinals
11 months ago

Bopanna, 43, set to become oldest World No. 1 in men’s doubles after reaching Australian Open semifinals

The Hindu  

Rohan Bopanna, 43, is set to become the oldest World No. 1 in men’s doubles after reaching the Australian Open semifinals in Melbourne on Wednesday. Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden defeated the sixth-seeded all-Argentine duo of Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 6-4, 7-6 in the quarterfinals. In this tennis journey, there’s been so much of love and support …

ATP Finals 2023: Rohan Bopanna sets new world record in doubles, Djokovic, Alcaraz struggle in singles
1 year, 1 month ago

ATP Finals 2023: Rohan Bopanna sets new world record in doubles, Djokovic, Alcaraz struggle in singles

India TV News  

India's veteran tennis player Rohan Bopanna scripted history with a win at the ATP Finals 2023 in Turin on Wednesday, November 15. Bopanna partnered with Matthew Ebden to win the second group stage match in the men's doubles and became the oldest player to win the ATP Finals match. Bopanna earlier broke the record for the oldest player to win …

'With Respect to Titles, Novak Djokovic is the Best in History': Rafael Nadal Heaps Praise on Serbian Star
1 year, 3 months ago

'With Respect to Titles, Novak Djokovic is the Best in History': Rafael Nadal Heaps Praise on Serbian Star

News 18  

Spanish legend Rafael Nadal heaped praise on Serbian superstar and long-time rival Novak Djokovic, who stands above the Spaniard for the number of Grand Slam Titles won in men’s singles. “I think that with respect to titles, Djokovic is the best in history and there is nothing to discuss about that.” The Spaniard’s career has been a battle against injuries, …

Djokovic will dominate tennis for years, says Murray
1 year, 3 months ago

Djokovic will dominate tennis for years, says Murray

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic, who won his 24th Grand Slam title on Sunday, will dominate men’s tennis for years because younger players have yet to reach his level, according to Andy Murray. RELATED | Davis Cup 2023: Serbia targets progress with Djokovic boost “He proved that he’s the best player in the world again yesterday and like I said it’s up to …

Watch: Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff's childhood videos surface after US Open 2023 triumphs
1 year, 3 months ago

Watch: Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff's childhood videos surface after US Open 2023 triumphs

India Today  

It was a historic weekend at Flushing Meadows, as Serbia’s Novak Djokovic became the most successful tennis player in the Open Era, winning his 24th Grand Slam title, while Coco Gauff emulated the legendary Serena Williams to become just the third American teenager to win the US Open title. pic.twitter.com/1kce1ANO6E — US Open Tennis September 9, 2023 11 years on, …

Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years, says Andy Murray
1 year, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years, says Andy Murray

India Today  

Andy Murray reckons that Novak Djokovic, who won his 24th Grand Slam title on Sunday, will dominate men's tennis for years because younger players are yet to reach his level. "Novak's been an incredible player for a very long time, like Roger and Rafa, it's the longevity and how long they've all been able to do that for. The 36-year-old …

Novak Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles. Here is a look at each one
1 year, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles. Here is a look at each one

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic won his 24th Grand Slam title by beating Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in the U.S. Open final on Sunday. 2: 2011 Australian Open Final: Beat Andy Murray 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 What He Did: Broke to end the first set with the help of a 38-stroke point exchange. 6: 2013 Australian Open Final: Beat Murray …

'When I was 1st on tour, it was the Big Three, Murray': Raonic makes colossal statement on Federer, Nadal and Djokovic
1 year, 4 months ago

'When I was 1st on tour, it was the Big Three, Murray': Raonic makes colossal statement on Federer, Nadal and Djokovic

Hindustan Times  

Milos Raonic crashed to a defeat against Mackenzie McDonald in the Round of 16 of Toronto Masters, on Thursday. "I think just three guys, to have three exemplary kind of legendary athletes in one sport, not even in one generation, period, but in one sport at the same time, you kind of messed with everybody's expectation of what is normal, …

Novak Djokovic celebrates 350th Grand Slam win at Wimbledon, advances to third round
1 year, 5 months ago

Novak Djokovic celebrates 350th Grand Slam win at Wimbledon, advances to third round

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic became only the third player in history to win 350 Grand Slam singles matches after seeing off the challenge of Jordan Thompson at Wimbledon on Wednesday. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his second round match against Australia's Jordan Thompson The defending champion beat his unseeded Australian opponent 6-3, 7-6, 7-5 to reach the third round, where he …

'Novak isn't the youngest anymore...': Federer's astonishing prediction for 'incredible' Djokovic after 23rd Grand Slam
1 year, 6 months ago

'Novak isn't the youngest anymore...': Federer's astonishing prediction for 'incredible' Djokovic after 23rd Grand Slam

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic has earned plaudits from all around the tennis world following his achievement of a 23rd grand slam title, pulling him clear at the top as the man with the most major titles. It has been a race which has intensified over the last two years, with Roger Federer’s long-standing reign at the top of that list coming to …

'Age is just a number': Twitter celebrates Bopanna becoming oldest player to win ATP Masters 1000 title
1 year, 9 months ago

'Age is just a number': Twitter celebrates Bopanna becoming oldest player to win ATP Masters 1000 title

Firstpost  

Rohan Bopanna, 43, became the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion after winning the Indian Wells men’s doubles title on Sunday. New Delhi: India’s Rohan Bopanna became the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion on Sunday as the 43-year-old and his Australian partner Matt Ebden, 35, defeated top-seeded Wesley Koolhof of the Netherlands and Neil Skupski of Britain 6-3, 2-6, 10-8 in …

Rohan Bopanna creates history by winning men's doubles crown at Indian Wells 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

Rohan Bopanna creates history by winning men's doubles crown at Indian Wells 2023

Firstpost  

Rohan Bopanna, 43, became the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion ever as he won the men’s doubles crown at Indian Wells with his partner Matt Ebden. Rohan Bopanna created tennis history on Sunday as he became the oldest to win an ATP Masters 1000 title at 43. Bopanna reached the landmark by claiming the men’s doubles crown at Indian Wells …

Rohan Bopanna becomes oldest player ever to win ATP Masters 1000 title
1 year, 9 months ago

Rohan Bopanna becomes oldest player ever to win ATP Masters 1000 title

The Hindu  

Rohan Bopanna became the oldest tennis player ever to win the Masters 1000 title, as he and Matthew Ebden of Australia beat the top seeds Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski 6-3, 2-6, in the doubles final of the $10,143,750 ATP tournament in Indian Wells, USA. “Nice to see the Indian flag here”, said Bopanna, who was winning his fifth Masters …

On top of the world: Notable No 1s
1 year, 9 months ago

On top of the world: Notable No 1s

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic on Monday set a record in men's and women's tennis for total weeks spent on top of the world rankings. The 35-year-old winner of 22 Grand Slam titles is enjoying his 378th week in pole position, edging ahead of Steffi Graf who was on top of the women's rankings for 377 weeks in her career. "It's surreal in …

Novak Djokovic equals Steffi Graf's all-time record after holding onto top spot in latest ATP rankings
1 year, 10 months ago

Novak Djokovic equals Steffi Graf's all-time record after holding onto top spot in latest ATP rankings

Firstpost  

The 35-year-old Serbian remains top of the latest ATP rankings released on Monday bringing him level with the amount of weeks that Graf spent as women’s world number one. Paris: Tennis legend Novak Djokovic is a week away from another milestone after equalling Steffi Graf’s all-time record for most weeks spent at number one of 377. 377 - Novak Djokovic …

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic replies with elegance on competing with 'young ones' – 35 is the new 25
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic replies with elegance on competing with 'young ones' – 35 is the new 25

India Today  

Novak Djokovic had a classy reply in store after he was asked about his experience of competing with players much younger than him in the ongoing edition of the Australian Open. Before Day 6 of the hard-tournament at Melbourne Park, Djokovic and Andy Murray were the only two players in the men’s draw to have won Grand Slam. On Saturday, …

Djokovic dominates Andujar, reaches Tel Aviv quarterfinal
2 years, 2 months ago

Djokovic dominates Andujar, reaches Tel Aviv quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic, playing a singles tournament for the first time since winning Wimbledon in July, reached the Tel Aviv quarterfinal on Thursday with a straight-sets victory over Spain’s Pablo Andujar. "The first match started off in a perfect way for me," said Djokovic, who last played in Israel as a teenager 16 years ago in a Davis Cup tie. But …

Roger Federer by the numbers: 5 career tennis records in his legendary career
2 years, 3 months ago

Roger Federer by the numbers: 5 career tennis records in his legendary career

New York Times  

Tennis icon Roger Federer plans to retire from professional tennis following the Laver Cup later this month. The 20-time Grand Slam champion is considered one of the most dominant players in the men’s game, holding the record for the most consecutive weeks in the top spot in the ATP Rankings. 3: Third-most Grand Slam men’s titles Federer’s 20 Grand Slam …

Rohan Bopanna: Age cannot be a stumbling block to winning on the biggest stage
2 years, 10 months ago

Rohan Bopanna: Age cannot be a stumbling block to winning on the biggest stage

The Hindu  

It was a straightforward selection of the Davis Cup team, but the choice of a reserve player caused considerable anguish in the tennis circles. While everyone accepts the 34-year-old Saketh Myneni as a seasoned professional and capable of a big game, especially on grass, the choice of 1410th-ranked Digvijay Pratap Singh ahead of the 745th-ranked Niki Poonacha, a two-time national …

US Open: After falling short, Zverev tips hat to 'mentally best' Djokovic
3 years, 3 months ago

US Open: After falling short, Zverev tips hat to 'mentally best' Djokovic

The Hindu  

German Alexander Zverev said he was satisfied with the fight he displayed during his five-set loss to Novak Djokovic in the US Open, wishing he had been facing anyone but the Serbian world number one at critical game points on Friday. Zverev had his chances again under the lights at the Arthur Ashe Stadium with the match-turning on marathon rallies …

‘Dreams do really come true’: Novak Djokovic reflects on his career and historic new record
3 years, 9 months ago

‘Dreams do really come true’: Novak Djokovic reflects on his career and historic new record

CNN  

CNN — When Novak Djokovic was just seven years old, he’d make his own Wimbledon trophy and imagine he was the best tennis player in the world. On Monday, Djokovic broke Roger Federer’s all-time record for the most weeks spent as the men’s world No.1, topping the ATP rankings for a combined 311 weeks. READ: Novak Djokovic – How a …

Novak Djokovic takes Roger Federer's world number one record, eyes Grand Slam history
3 years, 9 months ago

Novak Djokovic takes Roger Federer's world number one record, eyes Grand Slam history

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic on Monday set a new landmark of 311 weeks as world number one, surpassing Roger Federer whose hold on a record-equalling 20 Grand Slam titles is now firmly in the Serb’s sights. “Now, I’m going to be able to focus mainly on the Grand Slams.” Djokovic reclaimed the top ranking from Nadal in February 2020 and finished as …

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