In beating Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-0, 7-6 (5), Novak Djokovic has secured a seventh career year-end number one finish, setting yet another ATP all-time record. He's well clear of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer -- both at five -- and
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How much power do crowds have in tennis? At their most partisan, they can be a massive nuisance for the player not enjoying the support. Imagine over 10,000 people screaming in delirious joy not after your opponent wins the match,
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Novak Djokovic is on the cusp of what would be the crowning achievement of the Golden Era in men's tennis: the Calendar Grand Slam. He's won his first 27 matches in majors this year, bagging titles in Melbourne, Paris (after
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Stefanos Tsitsipas has really jumped from a dangerous top-ten player to a big title contender during this clay season. After a disappointing loss to Hubert Hurkacz in Miami, 22-year-old Tsitsipas rebounded brilliantly by winning the Monte-Carlo Masters. He suffered a
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A powerful serve and a great return game. The ability to play almost gratuitously long rallies. A backhand of laughable consistency. World-class court coverage. These seem like a package of attributes that would produce a fine -- or better than
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The first major of the year takes place on vibrant blue courts in Melbourne Park, Australia. Players must contend with often viciously high temperatures as well as their peers' fresh legs (at least in early rounds). The Australian Open is
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World No. 4 Daniil Medvedev's 2020 season was failing to live up to his 2019 before being salvaged by wins at the Paris Masters and the World Tour Finals in quick succession. While he did not make a second major
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By Owen Lewis It's the break between weeks 1 and 2 of Wimbledon, with "Manic Monday" coming up tomorrow. The second week is sure to bring more action to what has already been an incredibly compelling tournament. Andy Murray and
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By Owen Lewis What's going on with Novak Djokovic? After his dominant Australian Open win in January, he's suffered a significant dip in form. Early losses to Philipp Kohlschreiber and Roberto Bautista Agut in Indian Wells and Miami have shown
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