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Novak Djokovic’s ‘longevity’ comments suggest he’s ‘playing a percentage game’ says Mats Wilander

Eurosport expert Mats Wilander believes Novak Djokovic is “playing a percentage game” after the Serbian revealed his “objective is longevity” in the final part of his tennis career. Djokovic turns 36 years old in May, ahead of the French Open, where he will hope to win his 23rd Grand Slam to move ahead of Rafael Nadal in the so-called ‘GOAT race’. Ad One of Djokovic’s biggest rivals, Roger Federer, retired in September at the Laver Cup at the age of 41.

Carlos Alcaraz may 'decide future history' of tennis in battles with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic - Mats Wilander

Carlos Alcaraz's impact on men's tennis may be such that he decides the «future history» of the sport, says seven-time major champion Mats Wilander. The Spaniard is still only 19, yet has already won a major — the US Open last year — become the world No. 1 and beaten legends of the game Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

Iga Swiatek 'the Rafael Nadal of women's big three' with Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka - Mats Wilander

Iga Swiatek is going to be «the Rafael Nadal of the women's 'big three'», thinks Mats Wilander. Wilander's fellow tennis legend Chris Evert recently shared her opinion to Eurosport that a triumvirate — akin to that of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic — could be in the process of forming in the women's game, namely Swiatek, Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka.

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s comments are ‘misguided’ says WST chairman Steve Dawson as he responds to The Rocket

World Snooker Tour chairman Steve Dawson has responded to Ronnie O’Sullivan after the world No. 1 claimed the sport “is in the worst place it has ever been”. O’Sullivan criticised snooker at the WST Classic, particularly for the amount of prize money that is given out at tournaments.

'Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic of women's tennis' - Chris Evert on star trio

Eurosport expert Chris Evert has expressed her excitement about the «very interesting» rivalry that is emerging between Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, who she believes could end up being the «Federer, Nadal and Djokovic of women's tennis». Evert spoke about the concern that many felt with the retirement of Serena Williams, but has made it clear that the rising trio of women's tennis could develop a rivalry that is comparable to that of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the men's game.

Martina Navratilova Says She's 'Cancer-free', Feared She 'May Not See Next Christmas'

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova, who was diagnosed with breast and throat cancer, has declared that she is cancer-free in an interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV. The 66-year-old Czechoslovakia-born naturalised American had in January told Tennis.com about the cancer diagnosis but added they were both treatable. It was not the first time the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion had been diagnosed with cancer -- in 2010 she had breast cancer but was assessed as being clear six months later. "The double whammy is serious, but fixable, and I'm hoping for a favourable outcome," she said. "It's going to stink for a while, but I'll fight with all I have got."

Nadal out of top 10 for first time since 2005

Rafa Nadal's absence from Indian Wells saw the 22-times Grand Slam champion slip out of the top 10 for the first time since 2005 on Monday but the Spaniard will still be the "man to beat" at the French Open if he can get back to full fitness.

Aran Selvaraasan ready to push on in promising career and has a liking for Roger Federer's ''all-court game style'

Manchester ace Aran Selvaraasan is ready to knuckle down and kick on in his promising tennis career. After first being introduced to the sport by his dad at the age of three, Selvaraasan, 12, has emerged as one of the most talented junior players across the UK. Ad And after recent successes at home and abroad, he is now preparing for the next significant steps in his career.

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Novak Djokovic’s ‘longevity’ comments suggest he’s ‘playing a percentage game’ says Mats Wilander

Carlos Alcaraz may 'decide future history' of tennis in battles with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic - Mats Wilander

Iga Swiatek 'the Rafael Nadal of women's big three' with Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka - Mats Wilander

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s comments are ‘misguided’ says WST chairman Steve Dawson as he responds to The Rocket

'Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic of women's tennis' - Chris Evert on star trio

Martina Navratilova Says She's 'Cancer-free', Feared She 'May Not See Next Christmas'

Nadal out of top 10 for first time since 2005

Aran Selvaraasan ready to push on in promising career and has a liking for Roger Federer's ''all-court game style'