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Yevgeny Kafelnikov

Kafelnikov slams Djokovic's proposal to change tennis: "It's absurd." Source: Getty

A former No. 1 criticizes Djokovic and his proposal to change tennis: "It's absurd"

Novak Djokovic was very brave in publicly expressing his ideas for tennis to adapt to new generations. A proposal that has continuously faced criticism from other legends.

Yevgeny Kafelnikov, the last man who won the Grand Slam. Source: Getty

Yevgeny Kafelnikov, the last man to win a Grand Slam

30 years ago, the Russian tennis player left Roland Garros with arms full: champion in singles and champion in the doubles draw. It has never happened again.

Former number one's outburst about Andreeva: "Due to the way she is playing, she has no chance of winning a Grand Slam." Photo: Getty Images

Former number one's tirade about Andreeva: "By the way she is playing, she has no chance of winning a Grand Slam"

Yevgeny Kafelnikov, compatriot of the young tennis player, was very critical of the performance of Conchita Martínez's pupil in Australia and assures that "Jovic's potential is ten times greater."

From Heaven to Hell: The reigning Grand Slam champions who lost in the first round

From Heaven to Hell: The reigning Grand Slam champions who lost in the first round

On the occasion of the start of the 2026 Australian Open, at Punto de Break we take a look at the 14 occasions when a Grand Slam champion was knocked out in the opening rounds of the following major.

Joao Fonseca, Future Master? Source: Getty

Kafelnikov also backs Fonseca: "We will see him here, if not next year, the year after"

The Russian is visiting this week at the Nitto ATP Finals, an event he has competed in seven times: "The only downside of this tournament is that I always had to play against Sampras".