Casper Ruud has played three Grand Slam finals, two of which were at the French Open. The Norwegian ace reached consecutive French Open finals in 2022 and 2023, losing the matches to Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, respectively. The 26-year-old lost both matches in straight sets. Ruud, on the Quality Shot Tennis podcast, discussed his […]
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Ex-US Pro Discusses Nick Kyrgios’ ‘Victim’ Narrative and Why It Made Him As Popular as Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer
Nick Kyrgios is regarded as one of the most polarizing personalities in men’s tennis. He was known for his weird characters and attitudes on the court during the era dominated by the likes of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. And now, former ATP player Sam Querrey has now shared his views on the […]
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He beat Djokovic and Zverev, then disappeared from the sport
Things don’t always go according to plan for some athletes, and there are plenty of reasons for that. Injuries or personal problems can turn a promising career into a story of missed opportunities, leaving fans to wonder what could have been if things had gone differently. Nick Kyrgios is one name that often comes up […]
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Who Kobe Bryant picked as his favorite between Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer
The late Kobe Bryant will forever be remembered as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Winning five NBA championships, Bryant wrote his name into the history books. The former LA Laker spent time with several other G.O.A.T.s from different sports over the years. Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Back in 2019, a […]
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Boris Becker Reveals Circumstances Behind his Association With Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic’s partnership with Boris Becker began during a period of doubt. After several painful defeats to Rafael Nadal in 2013, including the Roland Garros semifinal and the US Open final, Djokovic and his team felt he needed a fresh voice. His manager contacted Becker to explore whether the German legend could help shift the […]
Read MoreCoach Goran Ivanisevic, Who ‘Completely Lost Himself’ in Novak Djokovic, Was ‘Wrong’ Choice for Stefanos Tsitsipas
For six years, Goran Ivansevic worked with Novak Djokovic, joining his team in 2018. Under the Croatian coach, the Serb lifted half of his 24 Grand Slam titles. They split in March last year. After the end of the partnership, Ivanisevic joined a WTA player’s team for the first time. It was Elena Rybakina who […]
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The first American man to beat Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open never cracked the Top 50
Novak Djokovic has always found his top form in Melbourne, with the Australian Open being his most successful tournament. The Serbian star holds an all-time record with 10 titles at the event, further cementing his legacy there. Djokovic is expected to be back in contention for the title again in 2026, as he aims to […]
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Who Magnus Carlsen said was the greatest tennis player of all time
Only three answers generally come up when tennis fans debate over who the greatest of all time is on the men’s side. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are widely considered the three best to ever do it, with the trio of stars each boasting 20 or more Grand Slam titles. All three players […]
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What Novak Djokovic said when Roger Federer withdrew to hand him the ATP Finals title in 2014
Novak Djokovic has won seven ATP Finals titles, but never had it easier than he did in 2014… After winning his three round-robin matches at the 2014 ATP Finals (vs Stan Wawrinka, Tomas Berdych, and Marin Cilic), Djokovic advanced to meet Kei Nishikori in the semifinals. In three sets, Djokovic beat Nishikori, 6-1, 3-6, 6-0, […]
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Why Novak Djokovic invited Gerard Butler to his box for his 2015 US Open final with Roger Federer
Novak Djokovic has gained the respect of the entire tennis world for his superb feats on the court, but he’s also transcended the sport itself. Djokovic is a 24-time Grand Slam champion, with that figure placing him at the very top of the pile for men’s titles. His nearest rivals are Rafael Nadal and Roger […]
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The Olympic champion who left Novak Djokovic ’emotional’ after meeting him for the first time
Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images Novak Djokovic once said he felt starstruck meeting Alberto Tomba Ahead of the 2023 edition of the French Open, Djokovic was asked a series of questions during a game of ‘Never Have I Ever’. One of these questioned Djokovic over whether he had ever been starstruck in front of a […]
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Novak Djokovic Sends a Clear Message Ahead of 2026: ‘I’m Rebuilding the Machine’
While he could not add to his record Major tally in 2025, former World No. 1 Novak Djokovic remains optimistic about his chances heading into the 2026 season as he looks to maximize his off-season. In Qatar, as part of the Qatar Airways promotional campaign during the Formula 1 race this past weekend, the all-time […]
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Serbian Davis Cup Captain Hints at a Potential Novak Djokovic Return For a Crucial Tie
Serbia is preparing for one of the most competitive Davis Cup qualifiers of the 2026 season, and captain Viktor Troicki made no attempt to help the team by hoping for a potential return of Novak Djokovic to the team. The Serbian team had a turbulent campaign in the Davis Cup, crashing out in the first […]
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Andy Murray Opens Up on Djokovic Coaching Tenure: ‘I Was Disappointed’
It has been over a year since three-time Major champion Andy Murray retired from professional tennis at the Paris Olympics, but that hasn’t stopped the sport from playing a significant role in his life. Shortly after stepping away from competition, Murray quickly moved into coaching — and, remarkably, his first and, so far, only coaching […]
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Olga Danilovic Reveals Novak Djokovic’s Paris Olympics Gold Medal Victory Was ‘the Most Emotional Day’ in Serbia
Novak Djokovic made his fifth Olympic appearance in Paris, and knowing that it could end up being his final appearance, he gave nothing but his best. And the result was a straight-set victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the final. The win helped the Serb take his revenge on the now six-time Grand Slam champion following […]
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Andy Murray Reveals What Was So ‘Disappointing’ About Coaching Novak Djokovic
Andy Murray was disappointed about Novak Djokovic‘s campaign at the Australian Open. The Serb was forced to end his campaign because of an injury, giving the walkover to eventual runner-up Alexander Zverev after losing the first set of the semifinal. Murray joined his former rival’s team after retiring from the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Australian […]
Read MoreAndy Murray Recalls Most ‘Embarrassing’ and Painful Moment While Coaching Novak Djokovic
Andy Murray was embarrassed because he couldn’t run while he was coaching Novak Djokovic. The Brit joined Djokovic’s team after the latter’s split with Goran Ivanisevic in March last year. Murray called time on his illustrious career at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and about four months later, Djokovic dropped the coaching news that sent shocking […]
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Andy Murray Discusses the Stress Level and Role in Novak Djokovic’s Team
At this point last year, the media was buzzing ahead of Novak Djokovic’s partnership with Andy Murray. The Serbian legend announced in November 2024 that he had hired Murray to be his coach, and they would begin working together at the 2025 Australian Open. However, the partnership didn’t last long, but Murray still holds fond […]
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Novak Djokovic suggests the ‘first thing’ which tennis should consider learning from Formula One
Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP via Getty Images Novak Djokovic responds when asked what tennis could learn from Formula One Djokovic was pictured alongside many of the top Formula One stars at the Qatar Grand Prix, including eventual winner Max Verstappen. Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images It was a star-studded event in Qatar, and […]
Read MoreMargaret Court Convinced Her Grand Slam Record Will Never Be Broken As She Comments on Novak Djokovic’s Chances
Margaret Court won’t be surprised if Novak Djokovic breaks the 24 Grand Slam tie. But she is convinced that her record of combined singles and doubles Grand Slam trophies (64) will never be broken. Court clinched 24 Singles Grand Slam titles (both in the amateur and Open Era). In women’s doubles, her tally was 19, […]
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Novak Djokovic Unveils Technological Plan to Compete With Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in 2026
Even legends have to face the music eventually. For Novak Djokovic, that music sounds a lot like the grunts and squeaks of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner zipping past him on the court. In a move that feels straight out of a sci-fi movie, Djokovic has revealed he’s using some seriously futuristic tech to “rebuild […]
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The football stadium that Novak Djokovic said he would love to play a tennis match at
Novak Djokovic has played in many iconic venues across the world, conquering the majority over the years. Djokovic boasts more Grand Slam titles than any other male player, while he has 101 ATP Tour titles to his name. The Serbian legend is currently enjoying some downtime ahead of another season, having really impressed in 2025. […]
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The GOAT in Navratilova’s eyes – and it’s not Djokovic, Federer or Nadal
During the 2019 Wimbledon Championships, Navratilova shared her thoughts on the never-ending GOAT debate, a topic that rarely cools down. She did not go with one of the usual suspects from today’s game. Instead, she backed an Australian legend. “I don’t like to say the greatest because for me Rod Laver was the greatest. But […]
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The five oldest men’s tennis Grand Slam champions of all time
5. Novak Djokovic – French Open 2023 At Roland Garros in 2023, Djokovic surpassed Nadal’s major tally to secure a record total of 23 after defeating Casper Ruud in the final. The Serb managed the feat at 36 years and six days old, which, at the time, saw him become the fourth oldest Grand Slam […]
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She’s the American who shares the longest Australian Open win streak with Novak Djokovic
An all-time great from the 1990s matched Djokovic’s astonishing run in Melbourne. Novak Djokovic stands alone as the most decorated player in Australian Open history, with 10 Men’s Singles titles to his name. His dominance included a remarkable 33-match winning streak between 2019 and 2024, a run that delivered four championships before Alexander Zverev finally […]
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The only six players currently active on the ATP Tour who have won a Grand Slam title
For the majority of the last 20 years, only a handful of men have managed to get their hands on a Grand Slam. The ‘big three’ era saw the major scene dominated by Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. In the last two years, the ‘new two’ of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have […]
Read MoreThrowback to what Novak Djokovic said about Iga Swiatek in 2023
Overview In 2023, Novak Djokovic praised a young Iga Swiatek for what she had accomplished till then at the highest level in the WTA The Serbian was in love with her devotion and dedication to the sport, and yet stayed humble at the same time Novak loved the fact that Iga doesn’t make it easy […]
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Ex-ATP Pro Picks ‘Toughest’ Opponent Between Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer: ‘It’s Very Hard to Pick’
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer have won a combined 66 Grand Slam titles, and how they dominated on the men’s tour is well known. The tennis world continues to debate who, between the legendary trio, is the greatest of all time. The answers are all subjective, for fans as well as the players […]
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Rafael Nadal Discusses the Evolution of His Rivalry With Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal’s rise on tour coincided with Roger Federer’s rise, before Novak Djokovic began to play his best tennis. They came to be known as the Big 3 in tennis, revolutionizing the sport with their competitive spirit. A year after Nadal retired, he opened up about his rivalry with Federer and Djokovic on tour. Federer […]
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Rafael Nadal explains how Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic shaped the rivalry that defined him
Rafael Nadal’s retirement in 2024 left a noticeable gap in the tennis world, and fans felt the loss deeply. When Rafael Nadal retired from tennis in 2024, tributes poured in from across the sport. It marked the end of a remarkable two-decade journey that began when an 18-year-old Nadal stunned world No. 2 Andy Roddick […]
Read MorePatrick Mouratoglou Explains What Makes Novak Djokovic True Person: ‘Money Will Never Make Him Do Something’
Serena Williams‘ former coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, once again called Novak Djokovic an authentic person. Mouratoglou pointed out that nothing can force Djokovic to do something that is against his personal values and beliefs. Djokovic recently sat for an interview with Piers Morgan, during which, among other things, he talked about why he turned down “a […]
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