The Mallorca native's win-loss percentage on tour is the highest in men's tennis, with 992 wins and 201 defeats amounting to an 83.2 per cent hit rate (Djokovic - 83.1, Bjorn Borg - 82.4, Federer - 82.1).

'I just wonder what decision would be if Federer was in this situation? New to Kayo? A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. There was plenty of fall-out from the Djokovic incident at Flushing Meadows - including the line judge herself receiving some horrific abuse. 1 (310 weeks). They have faced each other 50 times with Djokovic leading their matchups 27–23. Meanwhile, only two weeks ago at the Southern & Western Open - which Djokovic won - Aljaz Bedene accidentally struck a cameraman after hitting the ball away in frustration. Bouncing back immediately, Djokovic leveled the score at 1-1 when Schwartzman's forehand landed wide, placing a winner at the net for a commanding hold in game three.
After his first serve was called out, Federer swung his racket behind his back and inadvertently hit the ball boy at the side of the net. 'I can't believe the extent of his punishment. The world No 1 was booted out of the Grand Slam in dramatic fashion when he swiped a ball to the back of the court angrily, only for it to strike official Laura Clark in the throat.

One fan wrote on social media: 'Good job guys, nice to see no.1 had the same treatment. At the age of 39, Roger Federer is the oldest man within the top 100 rankings of the ATP Tour. I just hope he never plays here again. The tennis world is in shock after world No. FEDERER: ELDER STATESMAN, STILL LEADING THE RACE.

The ATP hates to see Djokovic win.'. ', He went on to add: 'From these moments, we grow stronger and we rise above.

Novak became the oldest Rome champion, digging deep in most of his matches at Foro Italico but emerging at the top for the record-breaking 36th Masters 1000 title.

Aussie legend Lleyton Hewitt said it must be “frustrating” for Djokovic to accept the fact no matter how many wins he clocks up, he will never have the same widespread appeal as his two biggest rivals. There’s no point trying to copy other people or try and take fans away from Roger and Rafa because that’s not going to happen. Mikael Pernfors (Canada 1993) and Cedric Pioline (Monte Carlo 2000) were the only players to achieve that before Andre Agassi, the great American who experienced a second youth after the 30th birthday and claimed seven Masters 1000 crowns in that period between Indian Wells 2001 and Cincinnati 2004. Novak Djokovic won't count Roger Federer out. When it comes to sports, the Greatest of … Having undergone two major knee surgeries at this age and returning to the circuit after almost a year-long break, will not be easy even for Federer. Djokovic held at 15 in game seven, rattling off 16 of the previous 21 points to move in front for the first time and gain control. 1 Novak Djokovic was disqualified from the US Open. In the final, Djokovic defeated Diego Schwartzman 7-5, 6-3, overcoming a slow start to overpower the Argentine and lift the trophy. From October 1-25, fans can vote on which nominees that would like to see inducted into the Hall of Fame at vote.tennisfame.com. Everyone loves the Fed Express.Source:AFP. I think limits are only illusions of your ego or your mind," he added. NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and other members of the ATP Player Council spoke out Saturday against a plan put forth by top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil to start a men’s-only union of sorts for tennis -- bringing the … The backwards-cap wearing icon was a brash youngster who rubbed some people the wrong way as his competitiveness was interpreted by critics as a lack of humility.
French Open 2020: 'Beatable' Nadal braced for toug, Osaka withdraws from French Open with injury. The world No 1 was booted out of the Grand Slam in dramatic fashion when he swiped a ball to the back of the court angrily, only for it to strike official Laura Clark in the throat. Please also remember the linesperson that was hit by the ball last night needs our community's support too. 'It's been 14 tough years, Roger, is it time for an apology? The ball boy from that day wrote on Twitter: '2020: @DjokerNole hits line umpire...disqualified from the US Open. In 2017, 2018 and 2019, Federer was the closest rival of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, fighting for big titles and leaving much younger opponents behind him. He has reached an unsurpassed 31 slam singles finals (Nadal - 27, Djokovic - 26), and a mind-boggling 46 semi-finals at the four majors. Like Federer, Djokovic has reached eight or more semi-finals at each of the four majors, on his way to 17 slam titles.