[43] At the US Open, Murray was upset in the fourth round by Marin ili, while Djokovic reached his first Grand Slam semifinal of the season, losing in straight sets to Federer. Lets be realistic; every player had to face at least one of them in their journey before winning a major trophy. If not for his severe knee injury, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga would have enjoyed a completely different career. Rafael Nadal is 0-13 against Federer and Djokovic in this stat 1 in true Big-4 style", "New Big 5: Is Marin ili the real deal? Creator: Mark Metcalfe | Credit: Getty Images Copyright: 2022 Getty Images, Dominic Thiem (14 wins against the Fab 3). Murray has won three Majors: Wimbledon 2013 and 2016 (respectively against Djokovic and Raonic) and the US Open 2012, against Djokovic. And like other rivals of this era, such as Marin Cilic, Milos Raonic, Kei Nishikori and Grigor Dimitrov lived. [100][101][102][103] Djokovic won the title, as well as the first three Masters titles of the year in Indian Wells, Miami and Monte-Carlo. 1 Novak Djokovic five times. The only player to clinch the no.1 spot in the Federer-Nadala-Djokovic era. Here is why! He returned to the tour at Indian Wells and struggled much with form, failing to reach the quarterfinals of any of his first five tournaments after surgery. Andy MurraydefeatedNovak Djokovicin the2013 Wimbledon Open final, 64, 75, 64 to win the singles tennis title at the All England Club. 6 has a far better record against Roger Federer, winning four times. Nadal won his first Grand Slam title at age 19, Djokovic at 20, and Federer at 21. The 34-year-old Serbian won his first Grand Slam title 13 years ago when he beat Jo-Wilfred Tsonga in four sets at the 2008 Australian Open. A lot of the tennis stars such as Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Pete Sampras among the others have held the number 1 rank. [82][83][84][85] However, the first two Masters titles of the year in Indian Wells and Miami only had Big Four finalists, with Djokovic winning his third and fourth consecutive Masters titles with victories over Federer and Nadal respectively. [49] Pete Sampras described it as "one of the best achievements in all of sport. In 2009, the quartet held the top four places in the rankings for the entire calendar year. ", "Andy Murray's Grand Slam victory gives 'Big Four' extra strength in fight for more prize money", "Andy Murray's Paris title closure on an unforgettable week", "How Andy Murray turned himself into a No. [177][178][179], Occasionally, it was claimed that the current era in tennis could be seen as featuring a "Big Five", with Juan Martn del Potro,[180] Marin ili[181] and Stan Wawrinka[182][183][184][185] each suggested as additional expansions to the then Big Four. He also joined Nadal in ownership of double digit titles at a single major. It's definitely good times. Your login session has . [39] Nadal continued to dominate in most of the early season. He failed to win a Grand Slam title for the first time since 2002, losing to Nadal for the fourth time in a French Open final. 2 behind Andy Roddick. At the Laver Cup, the Big Four Make Europe a Formidable Group Team World has never won the cup, and now it will face the rare dream team of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and the. 1 ranking. In the final, Djokovic defeated Nadal in straight sets to claim a record-winning seventh Australian Open title and increased his major tally to 15. Dominic Thiem has found, if you want to get any major titles in mens tennis, you HAVE to go through at least one of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, or Novak Djokovic. Federer is the player defeated more times by Murray, del Potro and Tsonga: 24 defeats, while Djokovic has 21 defeats and Nadal has 17 defeats. Seven current or former world number ones have winning records over members of the Big 4: Pat Rafter, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Gustavo Kurten, Andy Roddick, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic . Nadal claimed the Monte-Carlo Masters title, which saw him become the first man to win a single tournament ten times and simultaneously establish a new record for the most clay-court titles at 50, surpassing Guillermo Vilas' 49. At this time they are better than the other players. Murray and Djokovic played in the finals of Madrid and Rome and split the titles. [132], Djokovic had hoped to emulate Steffi Graf's 1988 Golden Slam in men's tennis by winning the singles Olympic gold and the US Open. At the Australian Open, Nadal won his first title there in another five-set final, his third consecutive major final victory over Federer, while Murray and Djokovic were eliminated earlier. What is particularly impressive about the Big 3 era is how each player has stamped their authority over one specific surface. He acknowledged that new talents are emerging all the time, and that the sport is constantly evolving. However, it is not impossible, and Thiems own record will give him cause for optimism moving forward. At the Paris Masters, Djokovic defeated Medvedev in the final to win his sixth Paris Masters title and surpass Nadal for the most Masters titles at 37. Not many people can say this after a career in this era, bu Czech star Berdych certainly had Roger Federers number. During the 2010s, Federer's lead gradually shrank, culminating in Nadal tying Federer's record 20 titles with his win at the 2020 French Open. With a combined total of 149 matches played, the Big Three have played many notable matches against each other. The early 2000s were seen as a time of transition in tennis, with older champions retiring and a few players breaking through at the very top of the game. 1 in the ATP rankings. He lost each of their other seven meetings. 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As Roger Federer Retires, Two Great Rivalries Come to an End Daniil Medvedev has beaten world no. 1 ranking, all since 2012, saw him listed more comfortably alongside the other three members during the mid-2010s. The Big Three have been competing to win the most Grand Slam men's singles titles of all time. Lopez, a former world No 12, is retiring from . Federer: 9 Nadal: 4 Djokovic: 1 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (16) Its quite strange when I tell myself that I have a gold medal, a Davis Cup, and I have two Grand Slam. Camila Giorgi enchants Instagram with a cowgirl outfit! [149] Djokovic subsequently won the 2022 Wimbledon and the 2023 Australian Open, surpassing Federer and tying Nadal at 22 Grand Slam titles. 1 ranking on 5 November to Djokovic, who ended the a second consecutive season there. I was always saying if I dont, I just want to know that I did my best to do it., He added, [I feel] a lot of happiness. Check here, Be the first one to comment on this story. . Answer: One the same day? Look, I'm not trying to be rude towards Nadal but I don't see how he can be considered better than Djokovic when you see what Djokovic did in the fall season and what he did. It's just different times and definitely more athletic, there's no doubt about that. Spanish second seed Nadal outclassed world number one Djokovic in a 6-0 6-2 7-5 win, which clinched a record-extending 13th title at Roland Garros. Federer went on to win his first French Open title, defeating Sderling in the final. As a result, upon reaching the Paris final, Murray gained the number-one ranking, ending Djokovic's 122 consecutive weeks at the top. [14] Despite occasional injury breaks by individual members of the Big Three, they maintained their collective dominance at the majors through to 2022. However, Murray features in the top ten on a number of Open Era records, including in quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals reached at the Majors, and is to date the only person in history to have won two gold medals in singles at the Olympic Games, and only the second player in the Open Era (after Andre Agassi), to have won a Grand Slam singles event, an ATP Finals, an ATP Masters, and an Olympic singles gold, as well as reach world No. 1, ending Federer's record 237 consecutive week streak at the top. However, there are a few players who have a winning record against him. The Big 3 With Me: Federer's Epic Rivalries With Nadal, Djokovic Federer ended Nadal's Open Era record 81-match winning streak on clay at the 2007 Hamburg Masters, while Nadal ended Federer's Open Era record 65-match winning streak on grass and five-year dominance at Wimbledon in the 2008 final, and twice denied Federer the non-calendar year Grand Slam at the 2006 and 2007 French Opens. Federer's run marked a record-breaking eleventh Wimbledon final and eighth title. While marveling over Novak Djokovic's 378 weeks as the world's No. A third loss, to Djokovic in the final of the Rome Masters, was the first time Nadal had lost more than two matches on clay in a season for a decade. The trio of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are commonly referred to as The Big Three. On 23 September 2022, Federer retired from professional-level tennis at the 2022 Laver Cup, having struggled with a knee injury for the past couple of years, ending the age of the Big Three. In Grand Slams, Djokovic has won 7 times and Federer 3. Not . 1 and remained there until July 2012, when he was overtaken by Federer, who reclaimed the top spot for the first time in two years. 3, Djokovic's 2011", "After putting on 'couch potato' weight in retirement, Pete Sampras is fit again and playing competitively", "Djokovic's 2011 season: the greatest of all time? [172] Murray's overall record against the Big Three is 2956 (as of year end 2021). 909 Almost a decade later, Federer came close to repeating that feat. The Big Three is a common nickname in tennis for the trio of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, each considered to be among the greatest players of all time. Federer's record on grass after his Halle exit stands at 188-28 with an 87% success rate. Djokovic won his most recent title in 2023, Nadal in 2022, and Federer won his final title in 2018. The Slovak managed to beat Rafael Nadal three times in a row. At 19, Carlos Alcaraz beat Nadal, Djokovic and Zverev May 9, 20224:59 PM ET Bill Chappell Twitter Enlarge this image Carlos Alcaraz hits a return to Novak Djokovic on his way to a semifinal. Teen Alcaraz stuns Djokovic after beating Nadal He won titles in Beijing, Shanghai, Vienna and Paris. The American's wins came in the 2005-06 period before the Mallorcan grew to be a near-invincible force on the ATP tour. Maybe what we are learning is the sheer physical effort required to compete with the big three. Means a lot to me.. ", "Nine To Shine: Djokovic Claims Historic Cincy Crown | ATP Tour | Tennis", "2003: Roger Federer Wins First Grand Slam at Wimbledon", "No. The issue of his vaccination status meant he could not compete at last year's. However, Medvedev played calm, patient tennis to become the 3rd Russian man to earn Slam glory, joiningYevgeny Kafelnikov andMarat Safin. At the US Open, Federer pulled out of the tournament due to his need for further knee surgery, while Nadal also withdrew due to a nagging foot injury. 2, and Nalbandian was unseeded, but the Argentine broke five times en route to a 6-1, 6-2 quarter-final win after only 71 . If not for his injuries, Juan Martin would have been twice the player he has been in his career till now. The win marked his ninth Australian Open title and 18th major title overall, putting him two titles away from tying Federer and Nadal. In the 2019 Australian Open, Federer was upset in the fourth round by 20-year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas in a tight four-setter. The Frenchman's first win came in the semifinals of the 2010 Paris Masters, which was followed by another at the 2013 Shanghai Open. 1 for a record 378 weeks, Federer for 310 weeks, Nadal for 209 weeks, and Murray for 41 weeks. Following his back surgery at the end of 2013, Murray struggled to return to form in the first half of the year, reaching only two semifinals and losing to Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets in the quarterfinals while attempting to defend his Wimbledon title, a defeat which saw him fall to No. Novak has beaten Roddick, Nadal and Federer (they were ranked #1, #2, and #3 in the world at the time) at the Canadian Open bac. Djokovic has completed a non-calendar year Grand Slam, making him the only man in history to hold all four majors at once across three different surfaces. The trio of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are commonly referred to as The Big Three. Djokovic was trying to become the first man sinceRod Laverin 1969 to win all four majors in one season and break a tie withRoger FedererandRafael Nadalfor the most major titles in history (20 each). Stan Wawrinka (12 wins against the Fab 3). But if you mean has anybody beaten all three of them in the same tournament, then the answer is no. The Argentinian defeated the five-time defending championRoger Federerin the final, 36, 76(75), 46, 76(74), 62 to win the mens singles tennis title. In 2016, the World No. The first three on that list have also won 57 . Whereas Djokovic has 21 titles, winning the most recent at the 2022 Wimbledon Open. Relief is probably the word I would use describe how Im feeling just now., He added, Mentally, the last three, four days have been pretty tiring. Tsongas star has waned in recent years as he became gripped by a knee injury, but his record here really shows what a good player he was at his peak. Likewise, Federer is the only player to have beaten Djokovic at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, the US Open, and the French Open. Who Has Beaten Roger Federer the Most? - EssentiallySports We don't play mixed. 2005 was Nadal's breakthrough year, in which he won 24 consecutive matches on clay, including his first French Open title, beating Federer in the semifinals,[22] and he finished the year as the world No. The term Golden Era has also been applied to other famous eras in tennis history including the mid-1970s to 1980s,[194][195][196] and the 1920s to the 1930s. Stan Wawrinka has won three Grand Slam titles in his career. Andy Murray responds to Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek praise: Lot of respect for them, Rafael Nadal will lose the Top-10 after almost 18 years. Another player with a winning record against Djokovic is Rafael Nadal. [146] Following the 2010 Australian Open, Federer had 16 titles, Nadal 6, and Djokovic 1, the peak of Federer's lead over Nadal and Djokovic. It was an incredibly tough match. Amongst the three of them they have played 149 matches against each other, 49 of which were at Grand Slam events. The player who has gotten the better of the Fab 3 most of the time. Your login session has expired. Blake beat Federer once in 11 outings, in the quarterfinals of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. With five, Federer has recorded most bagels against all three of his peers, while receiving only one. Nadal and Djokovic both progressed to a quarterfinal encounter, with Nadal emerging victorious in four sets. In a clash of the tennis titans that many had anticipated . . He became the second player after Andre Agassi to win a Grand Slam singles tournament, ATP Finals, Olympic and Masters titles, and the first to do so in the same calendar year. Other players to have beaten Nadal at Roland Garros include Novak Djokovic, Juan Martin del Potro, and Robin Soderling. Which tennis player has beaten both Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic in the I cried a little bit on the court. [47] Nadal also won Wimbledon over Berdych, having missed the previous year's edition due to injury. Nevertheless, Thiem is an exceptional talent, and he can replace Federer in the Fab 3 with the Swiss legend retired from the game. Nadal, meanwhile, had his season curtailed by an injury. With the victory, Djokovic won his second French Open title and 19th major singles title overall, and became the third man to have won each of the four majors at least twice or more (after Roy Emerson and Rod Laver), and the first to do so in the Open Era. Winning against them is a very difficult goal, as the young players of the Tour like Alexander Zverev, Dominic Thiem, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Nick Kyrgio are experiencing.