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• The secret behind Roger Federer’s perfect forehand, revealed by Serena Williams’ ex-coach

Roger Federer is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players in history, and many even consider him the very best. The Swiss star sits second on the all-time ATP titles list with 103, just behind Jimmy Connors’ record of 109....2026
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• Marin Cilic joins Roger Federer and Jimmy Connors in exclusive club by matching rare Miami feat

In a welcome return to form, Marin Cilic rolled back the years at the Miami Open, taking down Brandon Nakashima in three sets. After beating former Masters champion Alexei Popyrin in the first round, Cilic came back from a set down to overcome 27th seed, Nakashima....2026
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• 'I don’t like people going round saying ‘he should quit' - Jimmy Connors stands up for Novak Djokovic as he takes dig at critics

Novak Djokovic is still going strong in tennis. The 38-year-old continues to be recognised as one of the best players in the world. While he is not competing regularly with the absolute best, the quality is still on show for many....2026
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• Alcaraz surpasses Djokovic in outdoor hardcourt streak. Sampras, Federer, Connors

Carlos Alcaraz has achieved a new milestone by overtaking Novak Djokovic in the list of most consecutive wins on outdoor hardcourts in the Open Era. The record list The updated ranking of consecutive victories on outdoor hardcourts now places Jimmy Connors at the top with 55 wins, followed by Roger Federer with 46. Pete Sampras […]...2026
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• Jimmy Connors Doesn’t Hold Back: Is Aryna Sabalenka Missing the 'Killer Instinct' to be a Legend?
Tennis can be an incredibly cruel sport. You can dominate for two weeks, blasting opponents off the court with sheer power, only to have everything unravel in the few hours that matter most....2026
• Patrick Mouratoglou explains what made Roger Federer’s forehand so special

Roger Federer is, arguably, the greatest tennis player of all time. During his legendary career, the Swiss Maestro collected 103 ATP titles; the second most of all time, behind Jimmy Connors....2026
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• Djokovic: That May Be My Final Madrid Match
"I'm not sure if I will come back," Novak Djokovic said after his loss to Matteo Arnaldi today. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, April 26, 2025 Photo credit: Mutua Madrid Open Facebook Novak Djokovic sprayed one final forehand beyond the baseline ending a 6-3, 6-4 Madrid upset loss to Matteo Arnaldi today. Minutes later, Djokovic said that misfire may well b...2025
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• Nearly Fully Fit, Djokovic Sets Sights On Doha Milestone
Recovering from a muscle tear, Novak Djokovic will aim for the century mark in Doha. By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Monday, February 10, 2025 Photo credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty A leg muscle tear ended Novak Djokovic's Australian Open quest. It hasn't hurt his hunger for history. TN Q&A: Roger Federer Talks to Tennis Now on RF Collection and Best Match Grand Slam king D...2025
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• Jimmy Connors on Novak Djokovic: “No good deed goes unpunished”

Novak Djokovic’s reputation has taken another hit following his injury-forced retirement in the 2025 Australian Open semifinals against Alexander Zverev. The Serbian, who tore his thigh during the quarterfinals against Carlos Alcaraz, attempted to play but was forced to withdraw after the first set. His exit was met with boos from the Rod Laver Arena […]...2025
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• Coach Andy Murray could make all the difference in Novak Djokovic’s push for history

Whatever happens in Australia and the rest of 2025, Murray taking the role of Djokovic’s corner man is a unique and somewhat joyful coda to this golden era in the sportIn June 1990, just minutes after his shocking first-round defeat to upset specialist Derrick Rostagno at Wimbledon, a suddenly aging and forlorn John McEnroe sat down with NBC’s Bud Collins, along with rival Jimmy Connors, for an in...2024
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• Patrick McEnroe: No Deep Runs for Wimbledon Wild Cards
"I don't think any of those [wild card] women can make a big run at Wimbledon," ESPN analyst Patrick McEnroe told Tennis Now. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, June 27, 2024 Photo credit: Rob Newell/Camera Sport Wimbledon women wild cards will be dumped from the deck during week one, ESPN analyst Patrick McEnroe asserts. Four of the eight Wimbledon ladies...2024
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• 'The game is better with him,' Jimmy Connors hails Rafael Nadal’s impact as the Spaniard approaches closer to retirement
Tennis legend Jimmy Connors heaped praise on the Spanish Maestro Rafael Nadal’s influence in tennis. With 2024 possibly being the last year for the Spaniard, Connors revealed what the sport would be like if the 22-time Singles Grand Slam champion left. Due to recurring injuries, Nadal had hinted that 2024 would be his last year on tour....2024
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• Nadal on "Amazing" Comeback and Main Aim
Rafael Nadal rolled past Dominic Thiem in his Brisbane return—and shared his primary goal. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, January 2, 2024 History advises of the calm before the storm. History never traded ferocious forehands with Rafael Nadal. More: Richard Evans on HOF, GOAT and Top Rivalries Playing his first match in nearly a year, Nadal unle...2024
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• Book Excerpt: Facing Monica Seles
"She brought another level to the game. She changed the whole complexion of the game," Chrissie Evert says of Monica Seles. By Scoop Malinowski | Thursday, June 22, 2023 Monica Seles is much more than a Grand Slam champion. The two-handed titan is a game-changing champion. Alcaraz: Federer's Elegance Inspires Grass Game Fellow pros, including Venus Williams, Serena Williams and ...2023
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• Connors Not Worried About Djokovic Getting Discouraged Amid Injury Struggles

Tennis legend Jimmy Connors advised Novak Djokovic to remain resilient despite facing challenges with form and injury. As former World No. 1 on the ATP Tour, Connors knows a thing or two about dealing with the ups and downs of a professional tennis career....2023
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• ATP Rankings: Nadal Drops out of Top 10 for First Time Since April 25, 2005
The Spaniard falls to No.13 in this week's rankings By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday March 19, 2023 When Rafael Nadal first climbed into the top-10 debut on April 25, 2005, none of us had any idea that he’d remain there for nearly 18 years. The Spaniard won 22 Grand Slams, encountered myriad injuries, and moved up and down the rankings for nearly 2 full decades, but never – ...2023
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"'I don’t like people going round saying ‘he should quit' - Jimmy Connors stands up for Novak Djokovic as he takes dig at critics"

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"Novak Djokovic wins Geneva Open to become third man in the Open era to claim 100 singles championships, joining Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer."

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"It was 1982, the year that Jimmy Connors beat John McEnroe, and I had tickets to Centre Court."

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"With his victory, the Serbian has now reached 14 Wimbledon quarter-finals, equaling Jimmy Connors in second place on the all-time list."

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"Then, when asked, you show your father's picture, which is Jimmy Connors."

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"WASHINGTON (AP) The past champions whose names line the grandstands at the Citi Open include Andre Agassi (five times), Jimmy Connors, Stefan Edberg and Ivan Lendl."

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"Men's tennis from the days of John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors."

• Raducanu on Petchey Partnership: Must-See TV
"[Petchey] helped me a lot with everything—with the tennis, with the off-court," Emma Raducanu said. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, May 9, 2025 Photo credit: Internazionali BNL d'Italia Emma Raducanu pushes buttons when watching tennis on TV. These days, Raducanu is a receptive audience for commentator-coach Mark Petchey. World No. 49 Raducanu swept Swi...2025
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• The Grand Slam drought for U.S. men’s tennis keeps getting longer

Photo by Cynthia Lum/WireImage U.S. men’s tennis used to be a powerhouse. What happened? “In the next year or year and half, I think you will see one of the Americans win a major.” That’s John McEnroe, seven-time Grand Slam champion and widely considered one of the greatest male tennis players of all time, speaking at a Eurosport event on February 13, 2023 about the future of American men’...2024
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• Carlos Alcaraz’s rocky start to the season explained by ATP legend Jimmy Connors as he offers solution to the real problem

Carlos Alcaraz has had a very rough start to the 2024 season. He first lost to Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinal of the Australian Open and then went...2024
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• After Paris, Djokovic Sets Sights on Connors' Record of 109 Titles
The 24-time major champion continues to rewrite the tennis record books at every turn. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday November 6, 2023 Novak Djokovic may be 36 and closer to the end of his legendary career than the beginning, but the World No.1 still believes he has it in his power to break all the records that he has yet to break. That includes the ATP’s all-time title record, on...2023
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• Book Excerpt: Facing Monica Seles
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• Long Ball TONight
First thing you do in Cincy? Eat some spaghetti with chili. Second thing you do, take a picture by the Harambe statue in front of the Cincy Zoo. Third thing you do, make a wager with Pete Rose's bookie. Fourth thing, tell people that like Johnny Bench used to hold seven baseballs in his hand, your daddy used to hold eight. Then, when asked, you show your father's picture, which is Jimmy Connors. F...2022
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• ‘It’ll always need humans’: former Wimbledon line judge laments the Hawk-Eye era

Pauline Eyre once judged serves from the likes of Jimmy Connors and has watched this year in exasperationThe cloth cap and blazer-wearing line judges of Wimbledon are as much an icon of this famous old sporting event as the manicured lawn courts. But this, the 138th tournament in its storied history, was the year SW19 took a leap into the 21st century – replacing some of their judges with an elect...2025
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• Jannik Sinner seeks instant revenge in latest instalment of rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz

Wimbledon final a repeat of French Open epic as the world’s top two inspire memories of past battles between the greatsGreat sport is all about rivalry. In the 70s and 80s, tennis had Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert, who played against each other a whopping 80 times, 60 of them in finals. In the last half-century, men’s tennis has been lucky to have Björn Borg and John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors a...2025
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• Raducanu on Petchey Partnership: Must-See TV
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• Statisfaction: Sinner's Tenure at No.1 is off to a Record Start
The Italian is 47-3 overall as the World No.1. How does that stack up with the other 28 players who have held the top ranking? By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday January 29, 2025 Jannik Sinner is off to a pulsating start as the World No.1. The Italian has won 47 of his initial 50 matches since holding the ATP’s top ranking. It’s a relatively small sample size, compared to ...2025
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• Petchey: Kyrgios Needs to Give it a Rest with Sinner Attacks
"Nick Kyrgios needs to give it a rest. Sinner has been found not guilty, right?" Tennis Channel analyst Mark Petchey told Betway. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, December 2, 2024 Photo credit: Rob Carr/Getty Nick Kyrgios is a massive talent and tennis draw, says Mark Petchey. But Kyrgios should pipe down with his repeated attacks on Jannik Sinner&...2024
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• Petchey: Kyrgios Need to Give it a Rest with Sinner Attacks
"Nick Kyrgios needs to give it a rest. Sinner has been found not guilty, right?" Tennis Channel analyst Mark Petchey told Betway. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, December 2, 2024 Photo credit: Rob Carr/Getty Nick Kyrgios is a massive talent and tennis draw, says Mark Petchey. But Kyrgios should pipe down with his repeated attacks on Jannik Sinner&...2024
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• The Grand Slam drought for U.S. men’s tennis keeps getting longer
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• Patrick McEnroe: No Deep Runs for Wimbledon Wild Cards
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• Nadal's Indian Wells' Comeback Set for March 7
Rafael Nadal makes his long-awaited comeback on Thursday night, March 7th at the BNP Paribas Open. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, February 28, 2024 Get ready for Rafa Time. Rafael Nadal will make his long-awaited return to action on Thursday night, March 7th at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, the tournament announced. More: James Blake Q&A More: Richard E...2024
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• After Paris, Djokovic Sets Sights on Connors' Record of 109 Titles
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• Monfils, 38, Reaches Third Round at Indian Wells
The Frenchman is the third-oldest man to reach the third round at a Masters event. Indian Wells, California – Like a fine French wine – think Burgundy or Bordeaux – magical, mythical, monumental Gael Monfils seems to get better with age. On Saturday night at Indian Wells he decanted his brilliance against Sebastian Korda and carved out a slice of Masters 1000 history. 38-year-...2025
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• Coach Andy Murray could make all the difference in Novak Djokovic’s push for history
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• The Grand Slam drought for U.S. men’s tennis keeps getting longer
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• Jimmy Connors stands up for Aryna Sabalenka on her participation in the Miami Open

Tennis legend Jimmy Connors has backed Aryna Sabalenka, who chose to compete at the Miami Open in 2024 following the unexpected death of her former boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov. Connors urged people who were doubting Sabalenka’s participation to keep their opinions to themselves since they believed the rising star from Belarus would face criticism whether she […]...2024
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• Nadal's Indian Wells' Comeback Set for March 7
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• Nadal on "Amazing" Comeback and Main Aim
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• Medvedev Defended By Former World No. 1 After Showing Crowd Middle Finger

Daniil Medvedev had an interesting moment with the crowd in Paris and former ATP player Jimmy Connors defended his actions. Medvedev clashed with the crowd during the Paris Masters loss to Dimitrov....2023
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• After Paris, Djokovic Sets Sights on Connors' Record of 109 Titles
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• 'Tough Relationship But Trust Is Special': Connors On Players Being Coached By Parents

Jimmy Connors shared his thoughts about the complicated coaching partnership between players and their parents in light of Ben Shelton 's current situation....2023
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• Sorting through, part 1

I don't know about you other bloggers but sometimes I have big plans for this blog, but the plans are too big and halfway in the middle of prepping, I look at the clock and I have to pivot to Plan B or Plan C.I don't mean to say that anything in Plan B or Plan C is second-best, it's just not what I had planned for today. I had planned the next installment of the 1975 Topps Worst-To-Best...2023
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• I have been a Wimbledon line judge for 40 years. They could have told us machines will do the job next year | Wendy Smith

I saw Andy Murray win, and intervened when Andre Agassi swore. A computer may be consistent, but tennis needs the human touchThey say everyone remembers their first Wimbledon, but mine was so far back that it’s a bit of a blur. It was 1982, the year that Jimmy Connors beat John McEnroe, and I had tickets to Centre Court. But what made it special for me was the opening week: it was my first Wimbled...2024
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• Djokovic wins 100th title; 3rd man to reach feat
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• ‘It’ll always need humans’: former Wimbledon line judge laments the Hawk-Eye era
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• Novak Djokovic wins 100th ATP Tour title as Hubert Hurkacz defeated in Geneva Open final

Serbian follows Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer as only the third male player of the Open era to reach century mark...2025
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• Novak Djokovic beats Hubert Hurkacz at Geneva Open for 100th title

Djokovic beats Polish sixth seed 5-7, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2) Only Connors (109) and Federer (103) have more men’s titlesNovak Djokovic battled back from a set down to clinch his 100th tour-level title by beating Hubert Hurkacz 5-7, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2) at the Geneva Open.The Serbian, who turned 38 on Thursday, becomes the third man in the Open Era to win 100 titles after Jimmy Connors on 109 and Roger Feder...2025
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• Jimmy Connors Questions Tennis’ Future Amid US Open’s Star-Studded Mixed Doubles Reveal
Jimmy Connors reacts to a bold new US Open initiative, raising key questions about where tennis is headed next....2025
• Jannik Sinner seeks instant revenge in latest instalment of rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz
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• ATP Finals 2025 draw sets up thrilling clashes between Alcaraz, Djokovic, Sinner and rising stars

The 2025 Nitto ATP Finals, scheduled from November 9 to 16 at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, will feature two elite groups named after tennis legends Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg. The draw promises high-stakes matchups and a fierce battle for the year-end No. 1 ranking. Jimmy Connors Group: Alcaraz and Djokovic headline The Jimmy […]...2025
• Carlos Alcaraz leads the Connors group, Jannik Sinner heads the Borg group at the Nitto ATP Finals

The Nitto ATP Finals 2025 will honor two of the sport’s greatest icons by naming the singles groups after Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg. This decision adds a layer of historical prestige to the tournament, which will take place in Turin from November 9 to 16. The draw, scheduled for November 6, will officially place […]...2025
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• John McEnroe: Djokovic Is Firm Third Favorite For RG Title
John McEnroe ranks only reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner ahead of Novak Djokovic as French Open favorites. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, May 25, 2025 Photo credit: Lacoste Slashing an ace on championship point, Novak Djokovic joined the Century Club in stirring style today. Two days after celebrating his 38th birthday, Djokovic captu...2025
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• Raducanu on Petchey Partnership: Must-See TV
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• Djokovic: That May Be My Final Madrid Match
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• Nearly Fully Fit, Djokovic Sets Sights On Doha Milestone
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• I have been a Wimbledon line judge for 40 years. They could have told us machines will do the job next year | Wendy Smith
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• Djokovic: Late Nights Tougher to Manage with Age
"I don't think that aging helps really staying so late and playing very late," Novak Djokovic said after his opening-round win. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tueday, August 27, 2024 Photo credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty NEW YORK—US Open night fights are thrill rides for fans and depleting duels for Novak Djokovic. Grand Slam king Djokovic launched his US Open title...2024
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• The Grand Slam drought for U.S. men’s tennis keeps getting longer
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• Patrick McEnroe: No Deep Runs for Wimbledon Wild Cards
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• Coach Andy Murray could make all the difference in Novak Djokovic’s push for history
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• July 23, 1973: No Respect For Age
When you think of tennis figures suffering under the yoke of casual sexism in the early 1970s, Jimmy Connors is not the first name that comes to mind. And yet. Connors, 20 years old and yet to establish himself as an equal of Stan Smith, Rod Laver, and their ilk, was best known in the … Continue reading July 23, 1973: No Respect For Age...2023
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