Djokovic equals Graf's record for weeks spent as world number one
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.
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Alcaraz captures Argentina Open title after 4-month injury lay-off
Carlos Alcaraz marked his return to action for the first time in almost four months with a 6-3, 7-5 win over Cameron Norrie in the final of the Argentina Open on Sunday.
Carlos Alcaraz captures Argentina Open title after four-month injury lay-off
It was a seventh career title for the 19-year-old Spaniard and first since winning the US Open in September before he went on to become the youngest ever world number one."I felt very comfortable playing the final," Alcaraz said."I knew that it was going to be really difficult. I started really focussed on what I had to do at the beginning, my game, my level. This is the level that I have to play in finals."
Novak Djokovic's ex-coach says he has best qualities of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer – 'A mixture of both'
Novak Djokovic has the «complete game» of Roger Federer and the «tenacity» of Rafael Nadal, says the Serbian's former coach Marian Vajda. Vajda coached Djokovic from 2006-2017 and from 2018-2022, with the pair winning a total of 20 Grand Slams together. Ad Talking to Argentinean outlet Ole, Vajda spoke on the 'Big Three' that have dominated the men's game — Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal — and what they have brought to professional tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz: Roger Federer is the 'Lionel Messi of tennis' for his talent and 'ease with which he plays'
Carlos Alcaraz has shared his belief that Roger Federer is the 'Lionel Messi of tennis' for his talent and «ease with which he plays». Alcaraz has often talked about the influence Federer had on him growing up, and it's clear at times watching the US Open champion, that the Swiss's influence on tennis — despite being retired — still endures.
Arbaaz Khan Plays The Role Of 'Tennis Legend Federer' In Commercial. Twitter Can't Keep Calm
Roger Federer is one the greatest players ever to grace the game of tennis. With his mastery over strokes combined with a graceful on-court movement, the Swiss maestro is arguably the best sight on-court for a tennis aficionado. For a long time, he held the record of most number of Grand Slam wins (20) by a men's tennis player. Though Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have now 22 Grand Slam wins each, the charm of Federer, who retired last year, is a never-ending phenomenon. Federer also held the world number one spot for 310 weeks, including 237 consecutive weeks between February 2004 and August 2008.
Djokovic beats Tsitsipas to claim 10th Australian Open, 22nd Grand Slam titles
The Serb will return to world number one as he overcame a hamstring injury and off-court drama to sweep past the Greek third seed 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/5) on Rod Laver Arena.
Defending champion Nadal hobbles out of Australian Open with injury
Nadal's elimination shakes up the men's draw and puts a twist in the Grand Slam titles race, with nine-times champion Novak Djokovic able to draw level with the Spaniard's 22 major championships should he take a 10th crown at Melbourne Park.