The Canadian explains how these last two difficult years have influenced his career and why he believes he can be a real alternative to Sinner and Alcaraz.
Big 3
Casper Ruud has been very sincere when asked in a Norwegian podcast about his perception of the historical achievements of the Big 3. "Over time, I am truly understanding how incredible it is to have seen Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer playing so well for almost two decades. How have they been able to maintain motivation and be so strict with themselves for so long? How is it possible that they have won more than 70 matches almost every year? It's one thing to do that for three, four, or five years, but to sustain 20 years of absolute dominance... I don't understand," he stated.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ruud: "No entiendo cómo el Big 3 pudo mantener la motivación tanto tiempo"
The Italian keeps alive the opportunity to end the season with a success in Masters 1000 tournaments that only Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic achieved.
Clay, grass, outdoor hardcourt, and indoor hardcourt. We all know them, they are the four surfaces that meet on the professional tennis calendar, but very few manage to master them all. Some chosen ones not only do it, but they do it in record time. In the case of Carlos Alcaraz, who only needed to become champion in indoor conditions, he achieved it this Sunday at a stunning age: 21 years and 9 months. Do you want to know at what age Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, or Novak Djokovic did it? The three members of the Big3 had to wait longer than the player from Murcia.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El dato que confirma una vez más que Alcaraz come en la mesa del Big3
The American reveals his feelings when facing Sinner and Alcaraz, pointing out a differential aspect between them and the Big 3.
Jannik Sinner has accumulated an impressive 53 consecutive wins against opponents ranked outside the top 20 in the ATP ranking. This stat is not insignificant, as only two players since 1990 have had a more substantial winning streak: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. The Italian has surpassed Djokovic's record of 49 victories in this context, and is just one win away from matching a record held by Roger and Rafa.
📊 The longest winning streaks against players ranked outside the Top 20 (1990-2024):
— Jeu, Set et Maths (@JeuSetMaths) October 6, 2024
▪️ 77 wins: Federer 🇨🇭 (2010-12)
▪️ 76 wins: Federer 🇨🇭 (2005-06)
▪️ 69 wins: Nadal 🇪🇸 (2019-21)
▪️ 54 wins: Federer 🇨🇭 (2008-09)
▪️ 54 wins: Nadal... https://t.co/UJ22dg4La2 pic.twitter.com/JqJb9AsBk5
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner supera las mejores rachas triunfales ante rivales fuera del top-20 de Djokovic
There are only a few weeks left until Dominic Thiem definitively ends his career as a professional tennis player. Before that happens, the Austrian received the Lotterien Sporthilife Gala Lifetime Achievement Award, along with a special message directly from the Big 3. Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, and Roger Federer shared some kind words towards Thiem, showing their respect and admiration.
Dominic Thiem received a special message from Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, & Novak Djokovic ahead of his final tennis tournament
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) October 4, 2024
He received the ‘Lotterien Sporthilife Gala Lifetime Achievement Award’
The Big 3 have so much respect for him. 🥹
pic.twitter.com/3cvacxk29e
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Estas son las emotivas palabras del Big 3 hacia Thiem por su retirada
The Norwegian analyzes today's tennis in which the times of the 'Big 3' have been left behind in the first year where none of them has won any major after 22 consecutive seasons.
The Canadian explains how these last two difficult years have influenced his career and why he believes he can be a real alternative to Sinner and Alcaraz.
Clay, grass, outdoor hardcourt, and indoor hardcourt. We all know them, they are the four surfaces that meet on the professional tennis calendar, but very few manage to master them all. Some chosen ones not only do it, but they do it in record time. In the case of Carlos Alcaraz, who only needed to become champion in indoor conditions, he achieved it this Sunday at a stunning age: 21 years and 9 months. Do you want to know at what age Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, or Novak Djokovic did it? The three members of the Big3 had to wait longer than the player from Murcia.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El dato que confirma una vez más que Alcaraz come en la mesa del Big3
Casper Ruud has been very sincere when asked in a Norwegian podcast about his perception of the historical achievements of the Big 3. "Over time, I am truly understanding how incredible it is to have seen Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer playing so well for almost two decades. How have they been able to maintain motivation and be so strict with themselves for so long? How is it possible that they have won more than 70 matches almost every year? It's one thing to do that for three, four, or five years, but to sustain 20 years of absolute dominance... I don't understand," he stated.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ruud: "No entiendo cómo el Big 3 pudo mantener la motivación tanto tiempo"
The American reveals his feelings when facing Sinner and Alcaraz, pointing out a differential aspect between them and the Big 3.
The Italian keeps alive the opportunity to end the season with a success in Masters 1000 tournaments that only Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic achieved.
Jannik Sinner has accumulated an impressive 53 consecutive wins against opponents ranked outside the top 20 in the ATP ranking. This stat is not insignificant, as only two players since 1990 have had a more substantial winning streak: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. The Italian has surpassed Djokovic's record of 49 victories in this context, and is just one win away from matching a record held by Roger and Rafa.
📊 The longest winning streaks against players ranked outside the Top 20 (1990-2024):
— Jeu, Set et Maths (@JeuSetMaths) October 6, 2024
▪️ 77 wins: Federer 🇨🇭 (2010-12)
▪️ 76 wins: Federer 🇨🇭 (2005-06)
▪️ 69 wins: Nadal 🇪🇸 (2019-21)
▪️ 54 wins: Federer 🇨🇭 (2008-09)
▪️ 54 wins: Nadal... https://t.co/UJ22dg4La2 pic.twitter.com/JqJb9AsBk5
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner supera las mejores rachas triunfales ante rivales fuera del top-20 de Djokovic
There are only a few weeks left until Dominic Thiem definitively ends his career as a professional tennis player. Before that happens, the Austrian received the Lotterien Sporthilife Gala Lifetime Achievement Award, along with a special message directly from the Big 3. Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, and Roger Federer shared some kind words towards Thiem, showing their respect and admiration.
Dominic Thiem received a special message from Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, & Novak Djokovic ahead of his final tennis tournament
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) October 4, 2024
He received the ‘Lotterien Sporthilife Gala Lifetime Achievement Award’
The Big 3 have so much respect for him. 🥹
pic.twitter.com/3cvacxk29e
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Estas son las emotivas palabras del Big 3 hacia Thiem por su retirada
The Norwegian analyzes today's tennis in which the times of the 'Big 3' have been left behind in the first year where none of them has won any major after 22 consecutive seasons.
Impressive data reflecting the incredible dominance of the Big 3 during these past seasons on the circuit, now for over 20 years. The defeat of Novak Djokovic against Alexei Popyrin at the US Open 2024 means the Serbian won't win any Grand Slam this season. Thus, 2024 is the first year since 2002 in which neither Novak, nor Rafa Nadal, nor Roger Federer managed to secure one of these trophies.
Popyrin defeats Djokovic in 4 sets.
— Tennis Connected (@TennisConnected) August 31, 2024
It’s the earliest exit from the US Open for Djokovic since 2006.
It’s also the first year since 2002 that Nadal, Federer or Djokovic did not win a Major title.
Unbelievable.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Primer año desde 2002 en el que el Big 3 no gana ningún Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz has become the fourth tennis player of the 21st century to win two Grand Slam titles in the same season, thus joining all members of the Big 3. No player had achieved this feat outside of Djokovic, Nadal, or Federer since Agassi did it in 1999, with Sampras being the previous one in 1995.
📊 Carlos Alcaraz 🇪🇸 becomes the first player -outside of the Big 3- since Andre Agassi 🇺🇸 in 1999 to win two Grand Slam titles in the same season!
— Jeu, Set et Maths (@JeuSetMaths) July 14, 2024
To find a player - still outside the Big 3 - who has won two consecutive Grand Slam titles, you have to... pic.twitter.com/PzEL3sUUBW
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz se une al Big 3 en un dato histórico