20 years of Grand Slam drought: Which American man has come closest to winning a title since 2003?
1 year, 6 months ago

20 years of Grand Slam drought: Which American man has come closest to winning a title since 2003?

New York Times  

Twenty-one years ago, there was ample reason to believe that Andy Roddick’s 2003 U.S. Open title would be the start of another special era in American men’s tennis. 2005 U.S. Open — Andre Agassi The most recent American winner of the French Open and the Australian Open, Agassi is one of just eight men to achieve the career Grand Slam. After Roddick’s 2003 title, Agassi reached one more tournament final, at the 2005 U.S. Open, where he fell to Federer in four sets 6-3, 2-6, 7-6, 6-1. 2023 Australian Open — Tommy Paul Paul reached his first Grand Slam semifinal in January, defeating Shelton in the 2023 Australian Open quarterfinals before falling to eventual champion Djokovic in three sets. James Blake: Blake made three Grand Slam quarterfinals in his career, most famously doing so at the 2005 U.S. Open, where he upset No.

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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Jan. 24 - Jan. 30
2 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Jan. 24 - Jan. 30

Associated Press  

Jan. 28 1901 — The American League is founded. 2017 — Serena Williams wins her record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over her older sister Venus in the Australian Open final. 2018 - Australian Open Men’s Tennis: Roger Federer beats Marin Čilic 6-2, 6-7, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 to win his record 20th Grand Slam title. …

Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic breaks Roger Federer’s Grand Slam record in Melbourne, enters third round
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic breaks Roger Federer’s Grand Slam record in Melbourne, enters third round

Live Mint  

Novak Djokovic had to fight hard for his second-round victory at the Australian Open 2025 as the Serbian overcame a scare to beat 21-year-old Jaime Faria from Portugal 6-1, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 in a match that was briefly interrupted by light rain at the Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday. With this win, Djokovic — a winner of 24 Grand Slams …

Novak Djokovic breaks Roger Federer's all-time Grand Slam record in open era during second-round win at Australian Open
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic breaks Roger Federer's all-time Grand Slam record in open era during second-round win at Australian Open

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic continued his record-breaking ways at the Australian Open, as a four-set victory over Portugal’s Jaime Faria saw him advance into the third round of this year’s tournament. With his 430th match, Djokovic sets the record as the player with the most singles matches played in grand slam tennis, going past his great rival Roger Federer as he continues …

Novak Djokovic breaks a tie with Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam matches in tennis history
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic breaks a tie with Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam matches in tennis history

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic added yet another record to his lengthy list, breaking a tie with Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam matches played in tennis history by reaching 430 on Wednesday at the Australian Open in what was a tougher-than-expected second-round victory. “I’m just blessed to be making another record, I guess, today.” Oh, yes, Djokovic already …

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic breaks Federer's all-time record, reaches 3rd round
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic breaks Federer's all-time record, reaches 3rd round

India Today  

7 Novak Djokovic broke Roger Federer's all-time record for the most Grand Slam matches won in the Open Era at the Australian Open on Wednesday, January 15. Djokovic defeated 21-year-old Grand Slam debutant Jaime Faria of Portugal in four sets to notch up his 430th win in Grand Slams, going past Federer's tally of 429. MONEY, GIRLS, CASINO: DJOKVOIC BORROWS …

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal

Associated Press  

Sept. 12 1895 — Defender wins three straight matches from the British challenger Valkyrie II to defend the America’s Cup for the United States. 1936 — Fred Perry becomes the first foreign player to win three U.S. men’s singles titles when he defeats Don Budge, 2-6, 6-2, 8-6, 1-6, 10-8. 1981 — Tracy Austin wins her second U.S. Open singles …

Sinner, Alcaraz split the Slams to usher in new era
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Sinner, Alcaraz split the Slams to usher in new era

China Daily  

The emergence of hungry, young contenders, such as Italy's Jannik Sinner and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, offers the latest sign that men's tennis has entered a new era, with 2024 marking the first time in more than two decades that none of the "Big Three" claimed a Grand Slam title. AFP Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz split the four Grand Slams …

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title

Associated Press  

Sept. 7 1892 — Jim Corbett knocks out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round in New Orleans to win the first world heavyweight title fought with gloves under the Marquis of Queensberry rules. 1953 — Maureen Connolly becomes the first woman to complete the Grand Slam when she beats Doris Hart, 6-2, 6-4, in the U.S. Open women’s singles …

US Open 2024: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz

The Hindu  

Frances Tiafoe heads into Friday’s all-American US Open 2024 semifinal against Taylor Fritz insisting that nobody is unbeatable anymore. This year’s US Open has seen 24-time Slam winner and four-time New York champion Novak Djokovic suffer his earliest exit in 18 years. Tiafoe also reached the last four in 2022 while Fritz booked a place in his first Grand Slam …

U.S. Open: Taylor Fritz gets past Alexander Zverev to reach his first Grand Slam semifinal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Open: Taylor Fritz gets past Alexander Zverev to reach his first Grand Slam semifinal

The Hindu  

As he watched one last errant forehand from his higher-ranked, more-accomplished U.S. Open opponent land wide, Taylor Fritz dropped his neon-coloured racket, clenched both fists and screamed, “Come on!” Fritz gathered himself and his equipment, walked to the net for a hug with No. 4 Alexander Zverev, who twice was a Grand Slam runner-up, then stepped to the center of …

Novak Djokovic targets 'more history' at US Open as Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin lead Australian charge
7 months ago

Novak Djokovic targets 'more history' at US Open as Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin lead Australian charge

ABC  

For the entire field at this year's US Open, the final grand slam of the year poses something of an interesting dilemma. The ominous sentence that proved Novak Djokovic is not done yet Photo shows Novak Djokovic holds up his hands Novak Djokovic is 36 years old, has won more grand slam singles titles than any other man in history …

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are among the men to watch
7 months, 1 week ago

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are among the men to watch

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Here are some of the men to watch at the U.S. Open, which starts in New York on Monday : Jannik Sinner Ranking: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Italy Age: 23 2024 Record: 48-5 2024 Titles: 5 Career Titles: 15 Grand Slam Titles: 1 — Australian Open Last 5 U.S. He Said It: “I will now put …

Australian Open 2024: Andre Agassi anoints Novak Djokovic as greatest ever
1 year, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Andre Agassi anoints Novak Djokovic as greatest ever

Firstpost  

Eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi has anointed Novak Djokovic as the greatest men’s player of all time, saying you cannot argue with the weight of his achievements. Preview: Djokovic has wrist injury, Alcaraz, Sinner as prime obstacles in Australia “There’s so many ways to look at it, but when you look at it on paper you just can’t argue …

Andre Agassi anoints Novak Djokovic as greatest ever
1 year, 2 months ago

Andre Agassi anoints Novak Djokovic as greatest ever

The Hindu  

Eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi has anointed Novak Djokovic as the greatest men’s player of all time, saying you cannot argue with the weight of his achievements. “There’s so many ways to look at it, but when you look at it on paper you just can’t argue with what he’s accomplished,” Agassi told The Australian newspaper in Melbourne, where …

Australian Open: Djokovic, Alcaraz, Sinner and Shelton are among the men to watch in 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Australian Open: Djokovic, Alcaraz, Sinner and Shelton are among the men to watch in 2024

Associated Press  

Here are some of the men to watch at the Australian Open, which is scheduled to start at Melbourne Park on Sunday morning : Seeding: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Serbia Age: 36 Career Titles: 98 Grand Slam Titles: 24 — Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, U.S. Open Last 5 Australian Opens: 2023-Won Championship, 2022-Did Not Play, 2021-W, 2020-W, 2019-W …

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal

Associated Press  

Sept. 12 1895 — Defender wins three straight matches from the British challenger Valkyrie II to defend the America’s Cup for the United States. 1936 — Fred Perry becomes the first foreign player to win three U.S. men’s singles titles when he defeats Don Budge, 2-6, 6-2, 8-6, 1-6, 10-8. 1981 — Tracy Austin wins her second U.S. Open singles …

US Open 2023: Novak Djokovic sets Open Era record with 24th Grand Slam title
1 year, 6 months ago

US Open 2023: Novak Djokovic sets Open Era record with 24th Grand Slam title

India Today  

Novak Djokovic has added another record to his name with his US Open 2023 triumph on Sunday after beating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets. The Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York was abuzz with anticipation as Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic faced off against Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the US Open 2023 final. The match was a thrilling display of …

List of records Djokovic set by beating Medvedev to win US Open 2023 title
1 year, 6 months ago

List of records Djokovic set by beating Medvedev to win US Open 2023 title

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on Sunday to win his 24th Major title, equalling Margaret Court’s all-time record. 36 - At the age of 36, Djokovic is the oldest man to win US Open in the Open Era, surpassing Ken Rosewall, who won the 1970 edition. pic.twitter.com/LmZGzxT4Tp — …

U.S. Open 2023 Final | Novak Djokovic downs Daniil Medvedev to win record-tying 24th Slam
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S. Open 2023 Final | Novak Djokovic downs Daniil Medvedev to win record-tying 24th Slam

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Sunday to win his fourth U.S. Open and a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, avenging his loss to the Russian in the final two years ago. Medvedev defeated Djokovic in straight sets in the 2021 final to prevent the Serbian from becoming the first man to win all four Grand …

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title

Associated Press  

Sept. 7 1892 — Jim Corbett knocks out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round in New Orleans to win the first world heavyweight title fought with gloves under the Marquis of Queensberry rules. 1953 — Maureen Connolly becomes the first woman to complete the Grand Slam when she beats Doris Hart, 6-2, 6-4, in the U.S. Open women’s singles …

US Open 2023: Novak Djokovic enters semifinal; shatters Roger Federer's elusive record
1 year, 6 months ago

US Open 2023: Novak Djokovic enters semifinal; shatters Roger Federer's elusive record

India TV News  

The 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic kept his winning run in the ongoing US Open intact as he won his quarterfinal clash against USA's Taylor Fritz to advance to the semifinals. Djokovic beat Fritz in straight sets 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 after a two-hour and 35 minute-long clash and also broke the record of tennis legend Roger Federer. Djokovic's victory …

US Open 2023: Djokovic, Swiatek advance; Tsitsipas falls in second round
1 year, 7 months ago

US Open 2023: Djokovic, Swiatek advance; Tsitsipas falls in second round

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek rolled to straight-set victories to move into the third round at the US Open on Wednesday, fighting not only their opponents but sticky, 85-degree Fahrenheit weather on the hottest day at the tournament so far. In the biggest upset of the day, seventh-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas fell in the second round to 128th-ranked Swiss qualifier Dominic …

US Open 2023: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz
1 year, 7 months ago

US Open 2023: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz

Associated Press  

How well do you know the U.S. Open? Try this AP quiz about the tournament that begins Monday in New York: 1st Round: Serena Williams and Roger Federer Last year’s U.S. Open was the last tournament of Serena Williams’ playing career. 1998 c.) 1997 d.) 1996 2nd Round: Equal Prize Money The U.S. Tennis Association is marking the 50th anniversary …

An in-depth look at the rapid rise of Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz
1 year, 8 months ago

An in-depth look at the rapid rise of Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Double delight …

WATCH | List of records Alcaraz set by beating Djokovic to win Wimbledon 2023 title
1 year, 8 months ago

WATCH | List of records Alcaraz set by beating Djokovic to win Wimbledon 2023 title

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz beat four-time defending champion Novak Djokovic 1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 in the men’s singles final at Wimbledon on Sunday to win his first title at The Championships and second Major overall. Here are all the records set by the 20-year-old Alcaraz with his triumph:- PODCAST | Nihit Sachdeva and N Sudarshan review the Wimbledon season gone by …

Today in Sports - Serena Williams wins her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title in the Wimbledon final
1 year, 8 months ago

Today in Sports - Serena Williams wins her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title in the Wimbledon final

Associated Press  

July 9 1922 — Johnny Weissmuller is the first to swim the 100-meter freestyle under 1 minute as he breaks Duke Kahanamoku’s world record with a time of 58.6 seconds. 1965 — Peter Thomson wins his fifth British Open title by two strokes over Brian Huggett and Christy O’Connor Sr. Thomson shoots a 7-under 285 at the Royal Birkdale Golf …

Novak Djokovic celebrates 350th Grand Slam win at Wimbledon, advances to third round
1 year, 8 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 …

Players with most grand slam titles in their 30s as Novak Djokovic breaks record
1 year, 9 months ago

Players with most grand slam titles in their 30s as Novak Djokovic breaks record

The Independent  

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Australian Open: A perfect 10 for Novak Djokovic
2 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open: A perfect 10 for Novak Djokovic

The Hindu  

“He’s the greatest that’s ever held a tennis racquet.” — Stefanos Tsitsipas, after losing to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final Tears of ecstasy, relief, and gratitude flowed from Novak Djokovic in the most memorable victory celebration of a Grand Slam title in history. “He has to play the perfect match to be in the match late.” Note P-Mac …

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic can easily win three more Grand Slams, says tennis legend John McEnroe
2 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic can easily win three more Grand Slams, says tennis legend John McEnroe

India Today  

Seven-time Grand Slam winner John McEnroe has said that Novak Djokovic can easily win three more Grand Slam titles before retiring. The 22-time Grand Slam champion beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to win his tenth Australian Open title. Speaking after Djokovic’s win, McEnroe said he expects the 35-year-old to win at least two or three more Grand Slam titles. …

Djokovic vs Tsitsipas Australian Open final: Statistics, milestone alert, records to be broken
2 years, 2 months ago

Djokovic vs Tsitsipas Australian Open final: Statistics, milestone alert, records to be broken

The Hindu  

Before Serbia’s Novak Djokovic takes on Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the men’s singles final of the Australian Open 2023 on Sunday, here is a collection of interesting records that you need to know:- 1 - Apart from the title, World No. Like Alcaraz and Ruud, Tsitsipas is also looking to win his first Major by becoming the first player …

Tommy Paul’s Australian run helps make US men relevant again
2 years, 2 months ago

Tommy Paul’s Australian run helps make US men relevant again

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Tommy Paul was too little at the time to remember watching Andy Roddick win the 2003 U.S. Open, the last Grand Slam singles title for an American man. “I thought it was the outfits.” That championship at Flushing Meadows two decades ago remains the last in Grand Slam singles for any American man, although a trio of …

Swiatek’s perfectionism and more to know at Australian Open
2 years, 2 months ago

Swiatek’s perfectionism and more to know at Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — As well as everything is going so far for Iga Swiatek — the No. When I’m not feeling comfortable on court, it’s kind of hard to not be harsh,” Swiatek said at Melbourne Park, where she is the top-seeded woman for the Australian Open and scheduled to play Jule Niemeier in Rod Laver Arena as the tournament …

Rafael Nadal’s 10 unforgettable Grand Slam finals: Wimbledon 2008, Australian Open 2022 and more
2 years, 5 months ago

Rafael Nadal’s 10 unforgettable Grand Slam finals: Wimbledon 2008, Australian Open 2022 and more

Scroll  

With his latest French Open triumph, Nadal now has two more men’s singles Grand Slam titles than his great rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Here’s a look at 10 of Nadal’s greatest Grand Slam finals: 2005 French Open Nadal bt Mariano Puerta 6-7, 6-3, 6-1, 7-5 The one that started it all. Play 2007 Wimbledon Nadal lost to Federer …

Infographic: Roger Federer’s career in charts
2 years, 6 months ago

Infographic: Roger Federer’s career in charts

Al Jazeera  

The 20-time Grand Slam winner is setting down his racquet after more than 20 years on court. Roger Federer, one of the world’s most decorated male tennis athletes, will play the last game of his professional career at the Laver Cup in London on Friday. It was also in 2004 that Federer became world number one in tennis – holding …

Roger Federer’s big matches: A look at 10 Grand Slam finals
2 years, 6 months ago

Roger Federer’s big matches: A look at 10 Grand Slam finals

Associated Press  

Roger Federer won 103 total titles as a professional tennis player. A look at 10 of Federer’s most memorable Grand Slam finals: — The first: Wimbledon in 2003 Federer won the 1998 junior title at the All England Club, and another sign of what was to come arrived when he ended seven-time Wimbledon champion Pete Sampras’ 31-match winning streak in …

Roger Federer Retirement: 20 Grand Slams, 8 Wimbledon titles and one Great Roger Federer!!!
2 years, 6 months ago

Roger Federer Retirement: 20 Grand Slams, 8 Wimbledon titles and one Great Roger Federer!!!

India TV News  

Highlights Federer has won 20 Grand Salm titles in his 24-year career Federer won the Wimbledon on 8 occasions With 20 Grand Slams, only Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have won more titles than Federer It was an end of an era in the World of tennis on Thursday as Roger Federer called time on his illustrious career after playing …

Roger Federer announces retirement from tennis after historic 24-year career
2 years, 6 months ago

Roger Federer announces retirement from tennis after historic 24-year career

ABC  

Roger Federer, 20-time grand slam champion, will retire from tennis after the Laver Cup later this month. Key points: Roger Federer said his body's "message to me lately has been clear" Federer's last match will be at the Laver Cup in London Federer won six of his 20 grand slam singles titles at the Australian Open The 41-year-old released a …

Serena and a tournament of firsts — how this year's U.S. Open made history
2 years, 6 months ago

Serena and a tournament of firsts — how this year's U.S. Open made history

NPR  

Serena and a tournament of firsts — how this year's U.S. Open made history Enlarge this image toggle caption Charles Krupa/AP Charles Krupa/AP The U.S. Open tennis tournament ended Sunday and history was made, as several competitors broke ground as the firsts, while 27-year veteran Serena Williams punctuated her career by participating in what is thought to be her last …

Rafael Nadal handed first grand slam defeat of the season by Frances Tiafoe
2 years, 6 months ago

Rafael Nadal handed first grand slam defeat of the season by Frances Tiafoe

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Rafael Nadal’s calendar-year slam dreams broken, forced to withdraw from Wimbledon semifinal with injury
2 years, 8 months ago

Rafael Nadal’s calendar-year slam dreams broken, forced to withdraw from Wimbledon semifinal with injury

The Hindu  

Rafa Nadal’s hopes of completing a rare calendar year Grand Slam ended on Thursday when the Spaniard pulled out of his highly-anticipated Wimbledon semi-final showdown with Australian Nick Kyrgios with an abdominal strain. “I have to pull out of the tournament as I have been suffering with pain in abdominal,” said the 36-year-old, the holder of a men’s record 22 …

Boris Becker: All You Need to Know About The Six-time Grand Slam Champion
2 years, 11 months ago

Boris Becker: All You Need to Know About The Six-time Grand Slam Champion

News 18  

Factbox on German tennis great Boris Becker, who was jailed by a London court on Friday for hiding hundreds of thousands of pounds of assets after he was declared bankrupt: Born: Nov. 22, 1967 in Leimen, Germany Highest career singles ranking: 1 Career singles titles: 49 Grand Slam titles: Six Australian Open, Wimbledon, U.S. Open EARLY LIFE * Started playing …

Mexico Open: Rafael Nadal rolls in Acapulco for best career start
3 years, 1 month ago

Mexico Open: Rafael Nadal rolls in Acapulco for best career start

Firstpost  

The 35-year-old Spanish left-hander eliminated the US lucky loser 6-0, 6-3, advancing to a Thursday matchup against 39th-ranked American Tommy Paul Acapulco: Rafael Nadal achieved his best start to an ATP Tour season on Tuesday, improving to 12-0 this year by defeating Stefan Kozlov to reach the Mexican Open quarter-finals. That’s great news and I’ll try to be ready for …

From Federer to Djokovic, reactions to Nadal's Australian Open win
3 years, 2 months ago

From Federer to Djokovic, reactions to Nadal's Australian Open win

The Hindu  

Roger Federer was quick to congratulate long-time rival Rafael Nadal for his Australian Open triumph on Sunday after the Spaniard overhauled Daniil Medvedev in a five-set thriller to clinch a record 21st Grand Slam title. The win put Nadal one clear of Federer and world number one Novak Djokovic on the all-time Grand Slam titles race. Mats Wilander, Seven-time Grand …

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal Beats Daniil Medvedev To Win Record 21st Grand Slam Men’s Singles Title
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal Beats Daniil Medvedev To Win Record 21st Grand Slam Men’s Singles Title

ABP News  

New Delhi: Spanish ace Rafael Nadal, after over five hours on court, defeated Daniil Medvedev in a five-set thriller 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 to win a men's record 21st Grand Slam title, becoming the most successful male tennis player at Grand Slam tournaments of all time. However, the 35-year-old showed great mental and physical strength to recover from two-sets-to-love …

Rafael Nadal wins Australian Open and claims record for most men's Grand Slam titles
3 years, 2 months ago

Rafael Nadal wins Australian Open and claims record for most men's Grand Slam titles

NPR  

Rafael Nadal wins Australian Open and claims record for most men's Grand Slam titles Enlarge this image toggle caption Martin Keep/AFP via Getty Images Martin Keep/AFP via Getty Images After more than five hours of play, Rafael Nadal has won the Australian Open and broken his three-way tie with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer to claim the record for most …

Top 5 Australian Open 2022 men's singles contenders sans Djokovic
3 years, 2 months ago

Top 5 Australian Open 2022 men's singles contenders sans Djokovic

India TV News  

Fondly named 'Happy Slam' by one of the greatest of all time in Roger Federer -- who unfortunately won't be taking part due to an injury --, the Australian Open build-up is far from enjoying a joyous atmosphere. Daniil Medvedev Image Source : GETTY IMAGES File photo of Daniil Medvedev. One-time US Open finalist and three-time Grand Slam semi-finalist in …

Tennis in 2021: The best and the worst
3 years, 2 months ago

Tennis in 2021: The best and the worst

The Hindu  

A suspenseful quest for a rare Grand Slam highlighted men’s tennis, while unprecedented parity and shock champions spiced the women’s game. Best U.S. Open men’s match — Six weeks before the U.S. Open semifinals, Alexander Zverev upset Novak Djokovic at the Olympics to deny his bid for a “Golden Slam.” Could the world No. Each player has a significant advantage …

Novak Djokovic's calendar Grand Slam tilt is over, but his greatness continues to shine through
3 years, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic's calendar Grand Slam tilt is over, but his greatness continues to shine through

ABC  

Novak Djokovic has come agonisingly close to sporting immortality. Daniil Medvedev beats Novak Djokovic Photo shows Russia's Daniil Medvedev smiles in joy and relief with his arms raised as he walks to the net after winning the US Open. Russia's Daniil Medvedev breaks through for his first major title, ending Novak Djokovic's hopes of the calendar-year Grand Slam and a …

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