Novak Djokovic Breaks Steffi Graf's Record: Tennis Stars With Most Weeks On Top
Novak Djokovic has broken Steffi Graf's record for most weeks in the No. 1 position.
Feb 28, 2023, 14:21 PM ISTUS Open 2022: Carlos Alcaraz becomes YOUNGEST semifinalist since Pete Sampras, beats Jannik Sinner in five sets
Carlos Alcaraz has a chance to move up to No. 1 in the rankings next week, and will face No. 22 Frances Tiafoe of the United States on Friday in the US Open 2022 semifinals.
Sep 08, 2022, 14:21 PM ISTHappy Birthday Pete Sampras: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic can never break THIS Sampras record
Many would say that Djokovic has it as he has won 7 year-end No 1 titles. But not like Sampras who has done it in 6 consecutive years. Djokovic won two consective year-end No 1 titles, first in 2011 and 2012 and then in 2014 and 2015. His streaks were broken by Nadal and Andy Murray respectively, which tells you how dominant Sampras was with his tennis.
Aug 12, 2022, 22:49 PM IST
Novak Djokovic's record of becoming World No.1 seven-times unlikely to repeat, says Pete Sampras
Novak Djokovic's childhood idol Pete Sampras praised the Serbian for his hard work and trophies, clearly stating that no one in the future is likely to repeat what Novak Djokovic has achieved so far.
Nov 16, 2021, 10:59 AM ISTParis Masters: Novak Djokovic downs Daniil Medvedev for record sixth title
Novak Djokovic was looking to avoid ending a season without a Masters title for the first time since 2017 and kept his focus throughout to accomplish his mission.
Nov 08, 2021, 08:31 AM ISTNovak Djokovic clinches sixth year-end No. 1 ranking to equal Pete Sampras' record
Spain`s 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal, who is currently ranked second, was the only player who had a chance to stop the Serbian from finishing as the top-ranked player in 2020.
Nov 07, 2020, 15:46 PM ISTSixteen years after US Open glory, Andy Roddick searches for American successor
Roddick, who claimed 32 singles titles during his career, was quick to heap praise on "great friend" John Isner, the 6`10" American who reached the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows last year.
Aug 22, 2019, 11:41 AM ISTAustralian Open 2017: Roger Federer beats old nemesis Rafael Nadal in epic five-setter to clinch record-extending 18th Grand Slam
The Swiss marvel also became the oldest man in the post-1968 Open era to win a major final since Australia`s Ken Rosewall at the 1972 Australian Open.
Jan 29, 2017, 18:26 PM ISTAUS Open, Men's singles final, PREVIEW: Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal, captivating but lopsided rivalry
The head-to-head record between the Swiss and the Spaniard is anything but even, with Nadal winning 23 matches out of 34.
Jan 28, 2017, 14:11 PM IST
Not in the best of form, Roger Federer reaches crossroads at Wimbledon
Injury forced Federer to skip the French Open ending a streak of 65 successive appearances at the Slams stretching back to 1999.
Jun 23, 2016, 15:57 PM ISTWorld Tour Finals: Novak Djokovic crushes Roger Federer for fourth successive title
Djokovic delivered another masterclass to record his 82nd victory from 88 matches this year.
Nov 23, 2015, 03:05 AM IST