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Who has won the most Australian Opens? What have been the longest matches at the Australian Open? How about the youngest winners of the title ever?
If you've ever wondered about the answers to those questions, fret not.
Ahead of the 2023 Australian Open main draw in Melbourne from 16–29

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 29: Ashleigh Barty of Australia poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning her Womenâ€™s Singles Final match against Danielle Collins of United States during day thirteen of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 29, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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Australian Open: stats and records of the year's first Grand Slam

Can Novak Djokovic do something no tennis player has done in over 30 years?
The men's world No.1 from Serbia heads into the final tennis major of the year at the U.S. Open in New York City having won each of the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon in 2021

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 02: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates a point during his Men's Singles Final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day fourteen of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 02, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

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Djokovic eyes calendar Grand Slam at U.S. Open as Bencic, Zverev aim to build off Olympic wins

Has the changing of the guard arrived in men's tennis?
The U.S. Open is around the corner - set to start 30th August 2021 in New York City - and will be without at least one of the sport's "Big 3" players as Roger Federer announced recently that he would

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23:  Novak Djokovic of Serbia; Rafael Nadal of Spain and Roger Federer of Switzerland on stage during the ATP Heritage Celebration at The Waldorf=Astoria on August 23, 2013 in New York City.  (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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Federer, Nadal and Djokovic: What comes next for the 'Big 3' in men's tennis?

Alexander Zverev stunned Novak Djokovic in the semi-final of the men's singles tennis event, and followed this feat by beating Karen Khachanov in the final to claim gold for Germany.

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Tennis Men's Singles | Highlights

Need reason to believe Rafael Nadal won’t lift his unprecedented 14th French Open trophy on June 13th? Sorry - this isn’t the article for you then.
The tennis legend, Beijing 2008 Olympic gold medallist and aptly nicknamed King of Clay kicks off his campaign for No.14 at the French Open

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 12: Rafael Nadal of Spain poses on the roof of Les Galeries Lafayette with Les Mousquetaires trophy following his victory in the Men's Singles Finals against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day fifteen of the 2020 French Open on October 12, 2020 in Paris, France. Rafael Nadal won his 13th trophy.
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13 and counting: Rafael Nadal’s dominance at the French Open by the numbers 

From Rafael Nadal looking to win an unprecedented 14th French Open title to the rank-and-file tennis pros attempting to book their tickets for Tokyo 2020, there is plenty on the line for each player at the sport’s clay major, set to start on Sunday (30 May).
On the eve of

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 09: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning a point during his Men's Singles semifinals match against Diego Schwartzman of Argentina on day thirteen of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros on October 09, 2020 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

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French Open preview: Rafael Nadal seeks to extend clay legacy; Olympic spots up for grabs in Paris

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have been dominating men’s tennis for well over a decade now.
“The Big 3” – as the trio is known on the ATP Tour – has a busy few months ahead of it with clay, grass and Olympic events on the horizon.
Masters

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Federer, Nadal and Djokovic: What comes next for ‘the Big 3’ in men's tennis

Ready? Play.
That’s the phrase tennis officials are hoping to utter over and over again in 2021 after nearly six months were lost to the COVID-19 pandemic this past season, including the first cancellation of Wimbledon since World War II.
It’s an extra special year, with the Tokyo 2020 Olympic

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 20: Naomi Osaka of Japan poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning her Women’s Singles Final match against Jennifer Brady of the United States during day 13 of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 20, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

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Osaka, Nishikori chase Olympic glory at home, and six more top tennis stories to watch in 2021

Tennis at the Tokyo 2020 Games in 2021 will fall between Grand Slam events at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and is the ninth staging of the sport as a medal event since its return to the Olympic programme in 1988.
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are still seeking their

Star tennis player Rafael Nadal has his own quirks that help him focus mentally

Olympic tennis at Tokyo 2020: Top five things to know

The year 2020 has been overshadowed by the global coronavirus pandemic, which took the lives of over a million people.
Sport was hit hard by the virus, with Tokyo 2020 delayed by a year, the first time the Olympic Games have been postponed in their history.
In spite of that,

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Review of the Year 2020

Cricket fever in India will once again go through the roof when the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) gets underway on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates.
As the fans await with bated breath for the first ball to be bowled in the annual Twenty20 cricket

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IPL cricket and Olympics crossover: Tendulkar at Rio 2016 and Bolt smashes Yuvraj for six!

World No.1 Novak Djokovic's disqualification from the US Open Grand Slam has been the biggest story of the tournament so far.
On Sunday, the Serb made an unusual exit while trailing in the first set against Spaniard Pablo Carrena Busta.
Neither a double fault nor a missed passing shot, Djokovic’s

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Why was Novak Djokovic disqualified from US Open? A rare penalty explained

The Men's Bronze Medal Match took place on 05/08/2012 at the All England Club, Wimbledon. Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) claimed the Bronze with a 2-set victory over Novak Djokovic (SRB)

London 2012 | Olympic Games

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Men's Singles Bronze Medal Match - Tennis | London 2012 Replays

A day in the life of a 21-year-old Novak Djokovic when he was living and training in Monte Carlo.

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Before They Were Superstars

Originals

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Novak Djokovic at age 21

Facts and figures around the Games, the All-England Club and the oldest tennis tournament in the world.

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The Games at SW19: Wimbledon and the Olympics

Australian table tennis player Heming Hu takes on the world of tennis, including Rafael  Nadal and Novak Djokovic, in Impressions Roulette.

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Rio 2016 | Olympic Games

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Hilarious Hu impersonates the biggest stars in tennis

12-time Grand Slam tennis champion Novak Djokovic shows his emotion after a first round defeat in the Rio 2016 men's singles event.

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Djokovic in tears after early exit

Djokovic is swept out of the tournament in the first round by the 2009 U.S. Open champion 7-6 (4), 7-5 (2). 

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Del Potro ousts world no. 1 Novak Djokovic

Top doubles parters public display of affection at Rio 2016.

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Top doubles partners PDA

The top seeds in tennis bow out in a shocking day one of competition.

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Favourites Fall at Centre Court

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Who currently reigns atop the Men’s Singles Tennis World Rankings?
24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic solidified his lead by clinching the US Open title for the fourth time in September. He has now started his 397th week as world No. 1.
Carlos Alcaraz, who famously defeated Djokovic in this

Jannik Sinner won the Vienna Open. He remains in fourth place in the ATP Rankings.

ATP Singles World Rankings: Jannik Sinner closing in on Top Three while Novak Djokovic stays on top for 397th week 

On winning his latest Wimbledon title, in 2022, Novak Djokovic knelt on the scuffed-yet-still-somehow-immaculate lawn of Centre Court, picked a blade of grass and munched on it, as has been his custom for the seven-times the Serbian has won the iconic tournament.
Thankfully, vegetation is very much part of the

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 10: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning match point against Nick Kyrgios of Australia during their Men's Singles Final match on day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2022 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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Novak Djokovic's life and career-changing gluten-free diet

Sixteen teams competed for eight prestigious spots across four European cities from 12-17 September 2023 in the Davis Cup Finals Group Stage.
The top two nations from four groups of four advanced to the final of the international team event in men's tennis scheduled for 21-26 November in Malaga, Spain.

Canada claimed the Davis Cup in 2022. Can they do it again in 2023?

Davis Cup 2023: All results, scores and standings from the Finals Group Stage

As Novak Djokovic battled for a record-tying 24th major tennis title on Sunday (10 September 2023) in the US Open final, he kept catching the eye of his six-year-old daughter, Tara.
With tickets in high demand for Djokovic’s player box, the youngster sat with her father’s agent and publicist in

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 10: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates with with his family and team after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia during their Men's Singles Final match on Day Fourteen of the 2023 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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Novak Djokovic on reaching greatness again and again: ‘You need to re-invent yourself’

Novak Djokovic has already established himself as one of the greatest tennis players in history.
And the Serbian's US Open 2023 triumph saw him match Margaret Court's Open era record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.
He also holds the record for most Slam final appearances with 36, two clear

Novak Djokovic holds the US Open trophy after claiming his 24th Grand Slam singles title

Novak Djokovic by numbers: Grand Slam titles, records and stats of the Serbian tennis legend

Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final on Sunday (10 September) to equal Margaret Court's record 24 Grand Slam singles titles in the Open era.
Djokovic won 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 to claim his fourth title at Flushing Meadows and avenge his defeat to the Russian in

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 10: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning his 24th Grand Slam with his winners trophy after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia during their Men's Singles Final match on Day Fourteen of the 2023 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.  (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic with the US Open trophy after his historic triumph 

US Open 2023 men's singles final: Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev to equal Open era slam singles titles record 

The 2023 Davis Cup Finals Group Stage will take place from 12 to 17 September in four cities across Europe.
The top two teams from the four groups of four will advance to the final of the premier international team event in men's tennis, set to take place in November

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 16: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain (L) holds the Men's Singles Trophy alongside Novak Djokovic of Serbia (R) with the Men's Singles Runner's Up Plate following the Men's Singles Final on day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will face each other again at the 2023 Davis Cup Group Stage Finals.

Davis Cup 2023: Full schedule and how to watch the Finals Group Stage live

If Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic chapter five happens at the US Open, it will be in the final, with the last major of 2023 on the line.
But no matter who emerges with Grand Slam glory, their newfound rivalry has been an unexpected development in men’s tennis.
And has

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 16: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain next to runner up Novak Djokovic of Serbia after the Men's Singles Final against on day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Will Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic meet again in the US Open final?

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic: The start of a new rivalry 

Iga Swiatek opens the defence of her US Open title in New York on Monday (27 August) as the final tennis major of 2023 gets underway.
Play on outside courts starts at 11am local Eastern Time with the women's world number one starting proceedings on the main show court, Arthur

Iga Swiatek starts the defence of her US Open title in New York on Monday

US Open 2023 tennis: Day 1 preview and schedule -  Monday 28 August

There are as many storylines to follow at the 2023 US Open as there are skyscrapers in Manhattan for the fourth and final Grand Slam of the tennis season.
The ones that rise above feature defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek, who are both looking to win their second

Can Carlos Alcaraz defend his US Open title?

US Open preview: Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek eye back-to-back titles - Novak Djokovic makes return

Tokyo 2020

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This event took place on 30/07/2021 at the Ariake Tennis Park, Tokyo. It includes the Men's Doubles Bronze Medal Match Krajikec/Sandgreen (USA) v Daniell/Venus (NZL) with Daniell/Venus (NZL) claiming the medal and the Mixed Doubles Semifinals Pavlyuchenkova/Rublev (ROC) v Barty/Peers (AUS) & Vesnina/Karatsev (ROC) v Stojanovic/Djokovic (SRB)

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Court 1: Mens Doubles Bronze Medal, Mixed Doubles Semi-Final - Tennis | Tokyo 2020 Replays

Spain's Pablo Carreno-Busta claimed the #Tokyo2020 tennis men's singles bronze medal by beating Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-7, 6-3.

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Tennis Tokyo 2020: Carreno-Busta wins bronze, defeats Djokovic

This event took place on 31/07/2021 at the Ariake Tennis Park, Tokyo. Pigossi/Stefani (BRA) claimed the Bronze in the Women's Doubles with a win against Kudermetova/Vesnina (ROC) and Barty/Peers (AUS) claimed the Bronze in the Mixed Doubles after a WO from Stojanovic/Djokovic (SRB)

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Court 1: Women's Doubles & Mixed Doubles Bronze Medals - Tennis | Tokyo 2020 Replays

This event took place on 30/07/2021 at the Ariake Tennis Park, Tokyo. It includes the Men's Singles Semifinals Khachanov (ROC) v Carreno Busta (ESP) & Djokovic (SRB) v Zverev (GER) and the Men's Doubles Gold Medal Match Metic/Pavic (CRO) v Cilic/Dodig (CRO) in which Metic/Pavic (CRO) claim the Gold.

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Centre Court: Men's Singles Semi-Final, Men's Doubles Gold Medal  - Tennis | Tokyo 2020 Replays

This event took place on 31/07/2021 at the Ariake Tennis Park, Tokyo. It includes the Men's Singles Bronze Medal Match in which Carreno-Busta (ESP) celebrated Bronze after a victory over Djokovic (SRB), the Women's Singles Bronze Medal Match in which Svitolina (UKR) claimed the Bronze with a win against Rybakina (KAZ) and the Women's Gold Medal Match in which Bencic (SUI) celebrated the Gold after a win over Vondrousova (CZE)

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