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If Novak Djokovic is the GOAT, why did he hire number-four Andy Murray?
Andy Murray was often regarded as one of the big-four alongside Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal despite winning just three grand slams. That’s perhaps the reason why the partnership between Murray and Nadal came as such a shock.
WATCH: It’s all just good fun? Pickleball game in USA turns violent in viral video
In a video reposted by Barstool Sports on X, which had raced to over 4. 1 million views on Monday alone, a two v two game of pickeball had just ended when the incident occurred.
WATCH: When Kevin Anderson came up against an unstoppable Rafael Nadal in the US Open final
Kevin Anderson had made it all the way to the final of the US Open in 2017 when he came up against Rafael Nadal, in the first time he had made it beyond the fourth round of a major.
Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic: The ultimate rivalry that surpassed Federer showdowns
Rafael Nadal’s head-to-head record against Novak Djokovic featured more matches and was more closely fought than his rivalry with Roger Federer.
Tennis GOAT Rafael Nadal to call time on storied career . . . ‘everything has a beginning and an end’
38-year-old Rafael Nadal is set to end his two decades as a professional with 92 titles and prize money alone of $135 million.
Opinion: Equal prize money has finally been announced for ICC T20 World Cup, and it’s about time
Many assume that equal prizemoney in men’s and women’s sport is a new thing, but it was actually first touted half a century ago.
Jessica Pegula mounts comeback for the ages at US Open
Jessica Pegula scripted an astonishing comeback ‘just in the nick of time’ to defeat Karolina Muchova on Thursday at the US Open and reach her first Grand Slam final.
WATCH: Jannik Sinner faces Jack Draper in quest for US Open final berth
Top seed Jannik Sinner defeated 2021 US Open champion and two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4.
Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz and Emma Navarro boost hopes of home US Open conquest
Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz set up an all-American US Open semi-final on Tuesday.
Coco Gauff joins US Open superstar scrap-heap
Coco Gauff joined Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz as another big tennis star to crash out of the US Open on Sunday.
WATCH: Big guns Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka crash out of US Open
Carlos Alcaraz, the world number three and 2022 champion in New York, was stunned by Dutch world number 74 Botic van de Zandschulp 6-1, 7-5, 6-4.
Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova crashes out of US Open
Romanian qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse dumped Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova out of the US Open in the second round on Wednesday.
WATCH: Novak Djokovic hunting history at US Open, dark cloud hangs over Jannik Sinner
Defending champion Novak Djokovic can become the oldest Open era champion at the tournament if he secures a fifth title at the US Open.
Naomi Osaka aiming for strong comeback at Paris Olympics
Japan's Naomi Osaka lit the Olympic cauldron in Tokyo three years ago but she has it all to prove in Paris.
Andy Murray withdraws from Paris Olympics singles but will play doubles
Andy Murray has withdrawn from the tennis singles at the Paris Olympics, but the two-time gold medallist will play doubles in what will be the final event of his career.
Andy Murray confirms retirement after Olympics as sun sets on golden age
Andy Murray confirmed on Tuesday that he will retire after the Paris Olympics, closing another chapter in tennis's golden age.
Princess of Wales wows the crowds at Wimbledon final
Catherine, Princess of Wales, attended the Wimbledon men's final on Sunday in her second public engagement since announcing her cancer diagnosis.
Rafael Nadal returns to competition as he prepares for Paris Olympics
Rafael Nadal returned to competition for the first time since his early French Open exit on Monday teaming up with Casper Ruud for a doubles win in Bastad.
Limitless Carlos Alcaraz ‘just wants to keep dreaming’ after Wimbledon repeat
Carlos Alcaraz, 21, who has won three of the past five majors, said he wanted to enjoy his ‘amazing journey so far’ rather than look too far into the future.
Changing of the guard… Novak Djokovic no match for Carlos Alcaraz in Wimbledon final
The Spanish third seed Carlos Alcaraz produced a performance combining awesome power with delicate touch to beat Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4), collecting the fourth Grand Slam of his young career.
South Africa’s Kgothatso Montjane wins Wimbledon wheelchair doubles title
Kgothatso Montjane and Yui Kamiji beat Dutch women Diede de Groot and Jiske Griffioen in straight sets 6-4 6-4 to win the Wimbledon women’s wheelchair doubles title.
Novak Djokovic chasing history in Wimbledon final against Carlos Alcaraz
Just five weeks after undergoing surgery on his right knee, 37-year-old Djokovic can become the oldest Wimbledon champion of the modern era and avenge his heartbreaking five-set loss to the Spaniard in last year's final.
Barbora Krejcikova bags second Grand Slam win with Wimbledon title
Barbora Krejcikova, the 31st seed, won 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 to add the 2024 All England Club crown to her 2021 French Open victory.
Wimbledon’s double fault against Durban man
Hoosen Bobat was first accepted and then excluded from participating in the 1971 junior Wimbledon tournament.
Roofs close as title opportunity opens at Wimbledon
Djokovic of course on any given day, especially a Sunday, presents a far greater challenge, as does any former No 1, but Sinner and his pre-Wimbledon winning streak can take credit for igniting that flame of belief that is currently catapulting these young Italians onto Centre stage, on what might yet become their favourite surface. . . .