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Rafael Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup, says “not in a position to set any goals right now”

By September 13, 2024 0

Rafael Nadal has publicly announced his withdrawal from the upcoming 2024 Laver Cup, a decision that has sparked extensive speculation regarding his future in professional tennis. While revealing his disappointment, he emphasized that he is “not in a position to set any goals right now,” choosing instead to focus on his well-being.

In a heartfelt statement, Nadal expressed regret over his inability to participate in the Laver Cup, which will take place from September 20 to 22 in Berlin. “I’m really disappointed to share that I won’t be able to compete at the Laver Cup in Berlin next week,” he stated, underscoring the competitive spirit that he has always brought to the court. 

Nadal clarified that his decision to withdraw stems from fitness concerns, rather than mental issues. He stated, “Mentally, I’m fine. No problems. I’m at home enjoying other things and training as much as I can every day”.

Many fans speculate that his withdrawal might indicate his potential retirement, especially since the 38-year-old has been plagued by injuries in recent years. Despite this speculation, Nadal has remained non-committal about any retirement plans, stating that he aims to focus on enjoying his time and training without setting immediate competitive goals.

Nadal aims to regroup and prepare adequately without the stress of immediate competitive demands. He acknowledged, “My main goal was to play at the 2024 Paris Olympics and not set any goals after that”. 

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Tennis players who achieved a “Singles Career Golden Slam”

Tennis players who achieved a “Singles Career Golden Slam”

By August 12, 2024 0

The 2024 Paris Olympics are on. And with every passing day, we hear history being created by the athletes. India’s star badminton shuttler Lakshya Sen reached where no Indian had reached before. The World No. 19 reached the semi-finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics where he lost to World No. 2 and 2020 Tokyo Olympics Gold medal winner Viktor Axelsen.

Last week also saw another athlete make history. Novak Djokovic, who has won almost everything there is in the world of Tennis. But alas, one thing was missing from his trophy cabinet- The Olympic gold medal. And boy did he win it in style. The Serbian, who has won a record 24 Grand Slam men’s singles titles defeated Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in the finals to land his hands on the coveted gold medal. Thereby winning the Golden Slam.

But he isn’t the only one to do so. Four Tennis players before him have already won the Golden Slam. For the unversed, a Golden Slam is earned when an individual player wins all four Grand Slams (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, U.S. Open) and an Olympic gold medal in singles.

Can you guess all the four names? Drop your answers in the comments.

Tennis players who achieved a “Singles Career Golden Slam”

  1. Steffi Graf

 

Steffi Graf, a Tennis legend became the first player to win the Career Golden Slam when she won all the Grand Slam titles as well as the Olympic Gold back in 1988. She was just 19 years old when she achieved the incredible feat of winning a Career Golden Slam. She is so far the only tennis player to win all four Grand Slams and the Olympic gold medal in the same season.

In her professional career, Graf won 22 Grand Slam titles in a 16-year professional career, the second-most behind Serena Williams (23) since the start of the Open Era in 1968. Graf was ranked world No. #1 for 377 weeks and won a total of 107 career titles.

  1. Andre Agassi

 

Another Tennis legend makes the list. Andre Agassi became the first man to get the title of Career Golden Slam way back in 1999. The American is a decorated Tennis player winning the Grand Slams a huge eight-time and is an Olympic Gold medallist.

But things weren’t always hunky dory for the American. In 1997, the then-world champion witnessed a decline due to injuries and a drug controversy. His career appeared to be all but over, but he stormed back into action and accomplished a feat very few have managed to do – achieving the Career Golden Slam.

The American started his journey of winning the Career Golden Slam by winning the 1992 Wimbledon where he defeated Goran Ivanišević in the finals; thereby winning his first ever major title.

He followed it by winning the 1994 US Open where he defeated Germany’s Michael Stich in the final. The third in the line was the 1995 Australian Open where he did the unthinkable, defeating the defending champion Pete Sampras in the final.

And then came the 1996 Summer Olympics held in the United States. The legendary star playing in his home conditions defeated Spain’s Sergi Bruguera in the final. The win gave Agassi four of the five title components needed to be called a “Career Golden Slam” winner.

And finally, the time came when he won the last of the titles. Andre Agassi defeated Andriy Medvedev in the final, 1–6, 2–6, 6–4, 6–3, 6–4 to win the men’s singles tennis title at the 1999 French Open. With the win, Agassi became the first man and the second human to win the Career Golden Slam title.

  1. Rafael Nadal

Spain’s maverick Rafael Nadal started his journey towards a Career Golden Slam by first capturing the 2005 French Open where he defeated Argentina’s Mariano Puerta in the final, He followed it next by winning two titles in one year. In 2008, the Spaniard defeated Chile’s Fernando González in the final to win the gold medal in men’s singles at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Doubling the celebrations, he won the 2008 Wimbledon defeating five-time defending champion Roger Federer in the finals.

Nadal continued his title-winning streak; winning the 2009 Australian Open and defeating Roger Federer in the final. And then completed his gauntlet by winning the 2010 US Open defeating Novak Djokovic in the final.

The Spaniard accomplished the feat at the age of 24 years and thereby became the youngest male player in the Open Era to achieve this feat.

  1. Serena Williams

Not at all shocking to see this name, right? Serena Williams is America’s most decorated superstar. The second female to win the Career Golden Slam, Williams has won a total of 23 Grand Slams including 7 Wimbledon and 7 Australian Open titles.

Serena completed her career Golden Slam in singles at the age of 30. She had already won all four majors by the time she was 21, capturing her first US Open in 1999, her first Roland Garros and Wimbledon titles in 2002 and her first Australian Open in 2003, but she didn’t finish her collection until the 2012 London Olympics.

  1. Novak Djokovic

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The Serbian became the latest and oldest entrant in this list when he defeated Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 Paris Olympic gold medal match.

Djokovic began his entry into Career Golden Slam by winning the 2008 Australian Open where he defeated France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final. He followed it with a massive year in 2011 where he won the Wimbledon and US Open respectively.

Djokovic had to wait a long time to get his hands on the French Open, the only major title missing from his cabinet. In the 2016 French Open, the Serbian defeated Andy Murray in the final to win the prestigious title.

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Tennis players who defeated Nadal, Djokovic & Federer

By December 28, 2022 0

Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic are the three greatest Tennis players of all time. These 3 GOATs have amassed the most grand slams in the history of the sport, with Nadal (22) leading the pack with Djokovic (21) second and Federer (20) in the 3rd spot. Next to them is Pete Sampras, who has won a total of 14 grand slams, mind the gap. Let’s be realistic; every player had to face at least one of them in their journey before winning a major trophy. It is surely a difficult task to get the better of any of them. 

Federer’s retirement from the sport might have come as a sign of relief for many players out there. Having said that, there are few players who actually don’t fear facing any of these 3 aces. Actually, there are plenty of players who have beaten all of these 3 in the game of tennis. Now it is surely a huge achievement to defeat Nadal, Federer and Djokovic in one’s career. Let’s have a look at these players. 

Tennis players who have beaten Nadal, Djokovic and Federer 

Andy Murray (29 wins against the Fab 3) 

Andy Murray is one of the undisputed legends of the game. The only player to clinch the no.1 spot in the Federer-Nadala-Djokovic era. The player who has gotten the better of the Fab 3 most of the time. Andy Murray is surely the 4th best player of this generation. 

Andy Murray

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Wins against the Fab 3 
  1. Roger Federer: 11
  2. Novak Djokovic: 11
  3. Rafael Nadal: 7

Juan Martin del Potro (17 wins against the Fab 3) 

Juan Martin del Potro earned the respect in the sport, even from the Fab 3. He is one of the most feared opponents, as he can dominate any superstar on a good day. If not for his injuries, Juan Martin would have been twice the player he has been in his career till now. However, he still holds a solid record against the Fab 3. 

Juan Martin del Potro

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Wins against the Fab 3 
  1. Roger Federer: 7
  2. Rafael Nadal: 6
  3. Novak Djokovic: 4

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (16 wins against the Fab 3) 

If not for his severe knee injury, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga would have enjoyed a completely different career. Even the Fab 3 failed at certain points to hold on to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga’s solid comebacks. He was a serious player who gave Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic a run for their money. 

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

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Wins against the Fab 3 
  1. Roger Federer: 6
  2. Rafael Nadal: 4
  3. Novak Djokovic: 6

Lleyton Hewitt (14 wins against the Fab 3) 

Lleyton Hewitt has a solid record against the Fab 3. Taking nothing from Australia, Hewitt did have a bit of an upper hand against the young Federer and Nadal. 

Lleyton Hewitt

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Wins against the Fab 3 
  1. Roger Federer: 9
  2. Rafael Nadal: 4
  3. Novak Djokovic: 1

Dominic Thiem (14 wins against the Fab 3) 

It will be safe to say that Dominic Thiem is the closest tennis player who comes to the Fab 3. Thiem has a solid record against Nadal, Federer, and Djokovic. Having said that, Dominic Thiem has lost some important matches against the Fab 3, as he was beaten by Nadal in two French Open finals and by Djokovic in the Australian Open. Nevertheless, Thiem is an exceptional talent, and he can replace Federer in the Fab 3 with the Swiss legend retired from the game. 

Dominic Thiem

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Wins against the Fab 3 

1) Roger Federer: 5

2) Rafael Nadal: 5

3) Novak Djokovic: 4 

 

Tomas Berdych (13 wins against the Fab 3) 

Tomas Berdych had a career to cherish. The Czech superstar was a Wimbledon finalist and was ranked no.4 during his peak. He holds a solid record against the Fab 3. Not many in the world can get the better of Federer a total of 6 times. 

Tomas Berdych

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Wins against the Fab 3 
  1. Roger Federer: 6 
  2. Rafael Nadal: 4
  3. Novak Djokovic: 3 

Stan Wawrinka (12 wins against the Fab 3) 

Stan Wawrinka has won three Grand Slam titles in his career. Interestingly, the 37-year-old is only a Wimbledon title away from completing the career slam. Stan Wawrinka would have dominated the world of tennis if not for the likes of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic. However, he still has a solid record against the fab 3, mainly against Novak Djokovic. 

Stan Wawrinka

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Wins against the Fab 3 
  1. Novak Djokovic: 6 
  2. Roger Federer: 3 
  3. Rafael Nadal: 3
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Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal: A rivalry for the ages 

By December 6, 2022 0

A great rivalry makes a sport more interesting, and there is no denying that. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have single-handedly divided the football world into two halves. Every sport needs a classic rivalry to make the game better, and Tennis has its own in the name of Federer and Nadal. 

However, Federer and Nadal are a different breed of rivals, unlike competitors in any other sport. While the two legends used to go for each other’s throats on the tennis court, the world saw both of them shredding tears together when Roger Federer played his last official tennis match in September 2022. 

Arguably, the two greatest tennis players of the modern generation re-defined athleticism, longevity and rivalry. They made each other better while entertaining millions of their fans. The tussle, which went on for 18 years, ended in 2022, but it has given the world of tennis so much to talk about. Let’s have a look at one of the greatest opponents in the history of tennis, the “Federer-Nadal” story. 

Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal: A rivalry for the ages 

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer played each other for the first time in 2004 in the third round of the Miami Masters. A 17-year-old Rafael Nadal, who was ranked 34 at that time, managed to beat no.1 ranked Roger Federer in straight sets. Rafael Nadal became an overnight sensation, and that’s how it all began. 

Creator: Clive Brunskill Copyright: 2017 Getty ImagesNadal and Federer faced each other a total of 40 times, with Nadal leading 24–16 overall, which includes 14–10 in finals. Out of the 40 matches played between them, 20 were played on a hard court, 16 on clay, and a total of 4 matches on grass. 

Nadal leads Federer (14–2) on clay and (8–6) on outdoor hard court. Federer leads Nadal (3–1) on grass and (5–1) on an indoor hard court. Nadal leads Federer 3-1 at the Australian Open and 6–0 at the French Open, while Federer has the upper hand at Wimbledon (3-1). Nadal and Federer have faced each other a total of 14 times in majors, with Nadal leading 10–4. 

Rafael Nadal ranks no.1, while Roger Federer ranks no.3 on the men’s all-time list for the most major singles titles. Rafael Nadal has won a total of 22 major titles, while Roger Federer has claimed 20 to his name. Novak Djokovic is second on the list with 21 titles. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have shared a total of 11 consecutive majors between them, from the 2005 French Open to the 2007 US open. 

Federer and Nadal are the only duos to finish as the top two ranked players for six consecutive calendar years on the ATP Tour, from 2005 to 2010. The 2008 Wimbledon final game between Federer and Nadal is touted as the greatest match to be ever played in the history of Tennis. 2005 Miami Open final, 2006 Italian Open final, 2007 Wimbledon final, and 2009 Australian Open final are some of the other matches between these two, which are considered to be the epitome of Tennis.

As Nadal won the first match between the two, Roger Federer won the last match played against the Spaniard in the Semi-finals of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships. It can be rightly said the greatest tennis rivalry on earth was started by Nadal but ended by Federer. Poetic. 

What did Rafael Nadal say about Roger Federer’s retirement? 

“Someone I have admired, who I have rivalled, and also I have shared many beautiful things on and off the court was leaving. In that sense, all those moments, those feelings you have before playing a final of a grand slam, of an important tournament, everything that was in the air before those matches. It was different from other matches. 

You know you’re not going to live that again, and a part of my life left with him [when he retired]. It was also the emotion of saying goodbye to someone who has been so important to our sport.” 

My time will come when it has to come. “I’m quite prepared for my next life outside tennis. I don’t think it’s going to be a problem for me beyond what will be an adaptation to the changes. My life has things equally or more important than tennis.” 

What did Roger Federer say about Rafael Nadal after his retirement? 

“It showed once again what we mean to each other and how much respect we have for each other. The feeling of having a tough rivalry but still showing: It’s just tennis – also a sign that both wanted to set. “It was an incredible effort from Rafa, and I will never forget what he did for me in London.” 

Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer (all matches) 

2019 Wimbledon (winner: Roger Federer) 

2019 Roland Garros (winner: Rafael Nadal) 

2019 ATP Masters 1000 (winner: Roger Federer) 

2017 ATP Masters 1000 (winner: Roger Federer) 

2017 ATP Masters 1000 (winner: Roger Federer) 

2017 ATP Masters 1000 (winner: Roger Federer) 

2017 Australian Open (winner: Roger Federer) 

2015 Basel Switzerland (winner: Roger Federer) 

2014 Australian Open (winner: Rafael Nadal) 

2013 ATP Finals (winner: Rafael Nadal) 

2013 ATP Masters 1000 (winner: Rafael Nadal) 

2013 ATP Masters 1000 (winner: Rafael Nadal) 

2013 ATP Masters 1000 (winner: Rafael Nadal) 

2012 ATP Masters 1000 (winner: Roger Federer) 

2012 Australian Open (winner: Rafael Nadal) 

2011 ATP Finals (winner: Roger Federer) 

2011 Roland Garros (winner: Rafael Nadal) 

2011 ATP Masters 1000 (winner: Rafael Nadal) 

2011 ATP Masters 1000 (winner: Rafael Nadal) 

2010 ATP Finals (winner: Roger Federer) 

2010 ATP Masters 1000 (winner: Rafael Nadal)

2009 ATP Masters 1000 (winner: Roger Federer)

2009 Australian Open (winner: Rafael Nadal)

2008 Wimbledon (winner: Rafael Nadal)

2008 Roland Garros (winner: Rafael Nadal)

2008 ATP Masters 1000 (winner: Rafael Nadal)

2008 ATP Masters 1000 (winner: Rafael Nadal)

2007 Tennis Masters Cup (winner: Roger Federer)

2007 Wimbledon (winner: Roger Federer)

2007 Roland Garros winner: Rafael Nadal

2007 ATP Masters 1000 (winner: Roger Federer)

2007 ATP Masters 1000 (winner: Rafael Nadal)

2006 Tennis Masters Cup (winner: Roger Federer)

2006 Wimbledon (winner: Roger Federer)

2006 Roland Garros (winner: Rafael Nadal)

2006 ATP Masters (winner: Rafael Nadal)

2006 ATP Masters (winner: Rafael Nadal)

2006 Dubai (winner: Rafael Nadal) 

2005 Roland Garros (winner: Rafael Nadal)

2005 ATP Masters 1000 (winner: Roger Federer)

2004 ATP Masters 1000 (winner: Rafael Nadal)

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