
There are court tennis statistics that are widely known, but there are also certain records that even some of the most passionate fans of the white sport are unaware of. Of course, names like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic could not be missing from the list of these records.
Roger Federer at the 2007 US Open: 105 points without an unforced error
At the 2007 US Open, Roger Federer managed an impressive streak of 105 points without an unforced error against John Isner.
The match was part of the third round at Flushing Meadows and Mr. Perfect won in four sets, 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-4, 6-2.
By the way, Roger wins the tournament: 7-6(4), 7-6(2), 6-4 against Novak Djokovic (third seed at that time).
2007 was one of his best years – he won every Grand Slam, the French Open, which he lost to Nadal, but the US Open produced some magic. In his R3 match against John Isner, Federer won 105 points without a single unforced error between sets 2 and 3. pic.twitter.com/frhNa1aryY
— India Wants to Know: India’s First Panel Quiz (@IWTKQuiz) August 8, 2020
Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros 2017: more return points than opponent throughout the match
At Roland Garros-2017, Rafael Nadal managed to win 41 points for a comeback, more than Nikoloz Basilashvili did in the entire match with the Iberian (36).
The match was part of the third round and Rafa won convincingly: 6-0, 6-1, 6-0.
Here you can see the summary of the match between Rafa and Nikoloz.
Nadal would win Roland Garros after the final with Stan Wawrinka (6-2, 6-3, 6-1).
Novak Djokovic, ATP leader for 13 years
Novak Djokovic’s records are so many that it is difficult to remember them all.
Jokerul, who is currently ranked No. 1 in the world, has managed to reach the top ATP ranking in 13 different years during his career.
The Serb will turn 37 on May 22 and also holds the record for most weeks at No. 1 in the world: 411.
Steffi Graf (377 weeks as world leader), Martina Navratilova (332), Serena Williams (319) and Roger Federer (310) follow Joker in this ranking.
Securing another year-end No. 1, Novak Djokovic has been ranked No. 1 for at least one week in 13 different years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 .
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— JOKER(S) uD83CuDCCFuD83CuDDF7uD83CuDDF8uD83CuDFC6 (@SerbsInSports) November 13, 2023
David Ferrer, undefeated against a TOP 4 player for his 27 career ATP titles
During his career, David Ferrer won 27 ATP trophies, and it is interesting that in none of these titles did the Iberian beat any of the TOP-4 players on the way to lifting the trophy.
It will be recalled that the Iberian won his first ATP title in Bucharest in 2002.
The most important title in his career remains the victory at the Masters tournament in Paris in 2012. Now 41, the Spaniard last lifted the trophy in Bastada in 2017.
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During his distinguished career, David Ferrer won 27 ATP Tour titles.#GraciasFerru pic.twitter.com/8Z0ZaMq4pD
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) May 8, 2019
Jimmy Connors, the only player to win the US Open on three different surfaces
Jimmy Connors is the only player in tennis history to win the US Open on three different surfaces: on grass in 1974, on clay in 1976 and on hard in 1978.
During his career, the American triumphed in 12 Grand Slam tournaments: Australian Open (1974), Roland Garros (1979, 1980, 1984, 1985), Wimbledon (1974, 1982) and US Open (1974, 1976, 1978, 1982, 1983 ). ).
Jimmy Connors is the only man or woman in history to win the same Grand Slam on three different surfaces. He won the US Open on grass in 1974, on clay in 1976 and on hard courts in 1978, 1982 and 1983. pic.twitter.com/oYQ2u3BOVF
— Tennis Stats and Facts (@TennisStatFact) September 17, 2020
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will not meet at the US Open
Over the course of seasons, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have offered one of the most exciting contests in tennis history. The two great champions have competed on all surfaces, but there is also one major tournament where the Swiss and the Iberian have not met.
It’s hard to believe, but Roger and Rafa have never met at the US Open. Overall, the Iberian leads 24-16.
Since Wimbledon 2003, only 7 of the 81 Grand Slam finals have not been played without Nadal, Federer or Djokovic:
2003 US Open
2004 Roland Garros
Australian Open 2005
2014 US Open
Wimbledon 2016
2020 US Open
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— Luigi Gatto (@gigicat7_) November 7, 2023
The best scores of the Big Three #Federer , #Christmas & #Djokovic US Open
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Andy Murray, not losing a set on grass to Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic has a positive record against all of his major career rivals, but there is one division where Andy Murray surprisingly outperforms the Serb.
So while Nole is 25-11 in head-to-head matches, Andy is an incredible 5-0 in sets against Djokovic on grass.
At the 2012 Olympics, Murray lost to Djokovic 7-5, 7-5 in the semifinals, and in the 2013 Wimbledon final, the Scot was 6-4, 7-5, 6-4, broadcast tennistv.
Murray vs. Djokovic in the 2013 Wimbledon final
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