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Novak Djokovic to surpass Roger Federer for this big record | Tennis News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Novak Djokovic, the illustrious 24-time Grand Slam champion, continues to etch his name in the annals of tennis history as he embarks on his 419th week as the World No. 1, extending his monumental record. On Sunday, he will also claim the title of the oldest World No. 1 ever, surpassing Roger Federer's record at the age of 36 years and 321 days.Djokovic's unparalleled longevity at the zenith of the sport exemplifies his status as one of the greatest players of all time, even as he enters his fourth decade. Since turning 30 on May 22, 2017, the Serbian stalwart has amassed an impressive 31 tour-level titles, including 12 of his 24 Grand Slam triumphs, 10 ATP Masters 1000 victories out of his 40, and two ATP Finals crowns out of seven.His unwavering commitment to hard wor...

21Feb

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In present times, single-handed backhand fades away from tennis courts | Tennis News – Times of India

[ad_1] DOHA: For the first time since the ATP rankings started 50-years ago, there are no singlehanded backhands in the top-10 this week. The onehanded shot, a vanishing denomination on the Tour, may just be fading away. A pity, given that it is indeed a shot of rare beauty, underlined by Roger Federer not so long ago. China’s Zhang Zhizhen, who scalped an exponent of the single-handed backhand in seventh-seed Lorenzo Musetti in the Qatar ExxonMobil Open first round, enjoys watching the shot in full flight. “The one-hand backhand has a little bit gone out of the tennis stage, less people are learning one-hand backhand, especially people my age,” the 27-year-old said, adding, “When we start tennis nobody is telling you to play one-hand backhand.” Richard Gasquet, a wildcard entrant here, ...

5Dec

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ATP Rankings: Novak Djokovic ends year at No.1 for record 8th time | Tennis News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Novak Djokovic capped off the 2023 ATP season by securing the year-end No. 1 spot for a record-extending eighth time, further solidifying his tennis legacy.Grand Slam TriumphsThe 24-time Grand Slam champion showcased his unparalleled skills by winning three of the four Grand Slam tournaments in 2023 — claiming victory at the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open. Djokovic's historic 24th Grand Slam title came in July at the US Open, where he demonstrated his dominance on the court.ATP Finals VictoryAdding to his illustrious season, the Serbian star engaged in a back-and-forth battle with Carlos Alcaraz at the ATP Finals in Turin and emerged victorious, marking his eighth ATP Finals title.Historic Rankings MilestoneDjokovic began his 400th week atop the ATP Rankings,...

13Jun

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Novak Djokovic reclaims world no.1 ranking, Rafael Nadal drops out of top 100 | Tennis News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A record 23rd Grand Slam title on Sunday helped Novak Djokovic reclaim the number one spot in the latest ATP rankings. Djokovic recaptured the top spot from Carlos Alcaraz following his remarkable triumph at the French Open. The victory propelled Djokovic, 36, to start his 388th week atop the rankings, surpassing all previous records. After his resounding success in Paris over the weekend, the Serb climbed two positions in the rankings. Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal, a stalwart of the tennis world, dropped out of the top 100 for the first time in 20 years.Alcaraz dropped to second place while Daniil Medvedev, who crashed out in the first round, also slid one place down to third. Roland Garros runner-up Casper Ruud remained in fourth place.Nadal, a 14-times French Open champio...

23May

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Rohan Bopanna back in top 10 rankings after seven years | Tennis News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Indian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna has made a remarkable comeback to the top 10 of the ATP doubles rankings after a gap of seven years, gaining two places in the latest rankings.At the age of 43, Bopanna is now ranked world No. 9 in doubles, marking his return to the top bracket for the first time since June 2016. Earlier this year, he started the season ranked 19th.Bopanna, who had to withdraw from the Davis Cup and several other events due to a knee injury last year, has shown exceptional resilience to climb back up the rankings. His career-best ranking was world No. 3, achieved in 2016.In the current season, Bopanna has participated in 13 tournaments so far, putting in consistent performances. Notably, he created history by becoming the oldest player to win an ATP M...

13May

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Carlos Alcaraz returns to world number one, takes French Open top seeding | Tennis News – Times of India

[ad_1] ROME: Carlos Alcaraz guaranteed a return to the world number one spot on Saturday when he took to court to play fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the second round of the Italian Open.The 20-year-old will overtake Novak Djokovic in the ATP rankings and is now assured of the top seeding at the French Open later this month.Djokovic arrived in Rome with a five-point lead over Alcaraz, but as the defending champion the Serb will drop points during the tournament.Alcaraz is not defending any points, and earns ten by beginning his opening match in the Italian capital, enough to put him on top of the rankings.The Spaniard became the youngest ever world number one thanks to his US Open triumph last September, with Djokovic denied entry to the United States because of his Covid vaccin...

6Mar

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Novak Djokovic extends record stay as world number one | Tennis News – Times of India

[ad_1] PARIS: Novak Djokovic extended his record of weeks as world number one to 379 in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday, although Carlos Alcaraz remains in hot pursuit.The 35-year-old winner of 22 Grand Slam titles edged ahead of Steffi Graf's all-time record last week despite losing in the Dubai semi-finals to Daniil Medvedev.The Russian ended Djokovic's 20-match win streak and perfect start to 2023 before claiming his third title in as many weeks with defeat of compatriot Andrey Rublev in Dubai.He moved up a place to sixth.Second-ranked Alcaraz will take over at the ATP summit if he wins the Indian Wells Masters -- Djokovic was forced to withdraw from the event starting this week on Sunday.The Serb is unable to enter the United States because he is unvaccinated against Covid...