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  • When Arthur Ashe wrote history with Wimbledon triumph
    • When Arthur Ashe wrote history with Wimbledon triumph
    On July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe stunned the tennis world by defeating defending champion Jimmy Connors in the Wimbledon final. The scoreline—6-1, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4—reflected not just dominance but strategic brilliance. Ashe, then 31 and seeded sixth, became the first Black man to win the gentlemen’s singles title at Wimbledon, a feat unmatched to this […]...2025
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  • 'They’ll Knock You Down,' Jimmy Connors Advises Jannik Sinner to Be ‘Careful’ After Defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in French Open Final
    • 'They’ll Knock You Down,' Jimmy Connors Advises Jannik Sinner to Be ‘Careful’ After Defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in French Open Final
    Both Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are at Wimbledon, where they could meet in the final. If this happens, then for the second time, the two young rivals will face each other in a Grand Slam final....2025
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  • • After Witnessing Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Jimmy Connors Shares A Painful Truth from his Career
    Jimmy Connors gave some advice to Jannik Sinner amid the Italian claiming he had "sleepless nights" after losing the French Open final....2025
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  • • Tennis Legend Jimmy Connors Defends Carlos Alcaraz’s Queen’s Club Championship Path
    Tennis legend Jimmy Connors defended Carlos Alcaraz's Queen's Club victory, saying the Spaniard could only play whoever stood across the net from him....2025
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  • • Alcaraz is Third Fastest to 250 ATP Wins
    The Spaniard is into the final at Queen's Club.  By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday June 21, 2025 Carlos Alcaraz signed the camera “Grasscaraz” after his 6-4, 6-4 win over Roberto Bautista Agut, which puts him in the Queen’s final. In reality, it doesn’t matter which surface he’s on – grass, hard, clay... all Alcaraz does is win. The 22-yea...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

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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”
    • 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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  • • Art Class: The Story Behind Don Budge Painting That Hangs in Hall of Fame
    Artist James Gwynne on the story behind his famed life-sized oil painting of Don Budge—and the friendship formed from it. By Scoop Malinowski | @TennisNow | Sunday, January 5, 2025 Photo credit: Scoop Malinowski Eighty-six years before Jannik Sinner's rise to World No. 1, another powerful red-headed champion completed tennis' impossible dream. American Don Budge made history...2025
  • Coach Andy Murray could make all the difference in Novak Djokovic’s push for history
    • 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
    • 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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Timeline

  • 2025
    "Novak Djokovic wins Geneva Open to become third man in the Open era to claim 100 singles championships, joining Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer."

  • 2024
    "It was 1982, the year that Jimmy Connors beat John McEnroe, and I had tickets to Centre Court."

  • 2023
    "With his victory, the Serbian has now reached 14 Wimbledon quarter-finals, equaling Jimmy Connors in second place on the all-time list."

  • 2022
    "Then, when asked, you show your father's picture, which is Jimmy Connors."

  • 2017
    "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."

  • 2014
    "Men's tennis from the days of John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors."

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  • • 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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  • • Art Class: The Story Behind Don Budge Painting That Hangs in Hall of Fame
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  • The Grand Slam drought for U.S. men’s tennis keeps getting longer
    • 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
  • Carlos Alcaraz’s rocky start to the season explained by ATP legend Jimmy Connors as he offers solution to the real problem
    • 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
    2023
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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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  • • Alcaraz: Best Ever on Grass?
    After 30 career matches on the surface, the Spaniard has outpaced all competition.  By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday June 20, 2025 Carlos Alcaraz has stepped into rarefied air with his latest win at Queen’s Club. The 22-year-old Spaniard has now won 27 of his first 30 matches on grass, and is the only former or current No.1 to have a winning percentage that high. Not even Ro...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
    2024
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  • • Patrick McEnroe: No Deep Runs for Wimbledon Wild Cards
    2024
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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
    2023
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  • • Wawrinka Becomes Oldest Man to Win US Open Match Since Connors in 1992
    The former champion is into round two and feeling good about his chances of going further. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday August 28, 2023 This is what they paid for. This is what they want! Taking a page from a playbook from a bygone era, Stan Wawrinka defeated Yoshihito Nishioka on Tuesday night in New York to become the oldest man to reach round two since Jimmy Connors in 1992. Th...2023
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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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  • • Art Class: The Story Behind Don Budge Painting That Hangs in Hall of Fame
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  • • Coach Andy Murray could make all the difference in Novak Djokovic’s push for history
    2024
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  • • The Grand Slam drought for U.S. men’s tennis keeps getting longer
    2024
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  • Jimmy Connors stands up for Aryna Sabalenka on her participation in the Miami Open
    • 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
    • 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
    2023
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  • 'Tough Relationship But Trust Is Special': Connors On Players Being Coached By Parents
    • '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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  • 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 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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  • Novak Djokovic wins 100th ATP Tour title as Hubert Hurkacz defeated in Geneva Open final
    • 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
    • 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
    2025
  • • Coach Andy Murray could make all the difference in Novak Djokovic’s push for history
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  • Novak Djokovic wraps up win over Hubert Hurkacz to keep title in sight
    • Novak Djokovic wraps up win over Hubert Hurkacz to keep title in sight
    Djokovic wins 7-6 (6), 7-6 (6), 5-7, 6-4 on Centre Court returnChampion has now won 32 matches in a row at WimbledonNovak Djokovic continued his march through the Wimbledon draw having returned to Centre Court on Monday afternoon following the postponement of his fourth-round match with Hubert Hurkacz on Sunday while leading by two sets to love due to Wimbledon’s 11pm curfew.A day later, Djokovic ...2023
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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
    2025
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  • • Djokovic: That May Be My Final Madrid Match
    2025
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  • Novak Djokovic shares the perspective of toppling Jimmy Connors’ record of most ATP titles
    • Novak Djokovic shares the perspective of toppling Jimmy Connors’ record of most ATP titles
    Novak Djokovic has spoken about his ambition to become the male player with the most ATP titles, surpassing Jimmy Connors. The Serb currently holds the records for the most Grand Slam and Masters 1000 titles but is still slightly behind in the overall ATP title race....2025
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  • • Nearly Fully Fit, Djokovic Sets Sights On Doha Milestone
    2025
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  • • Art Class: The Story Behind Don Budge Painting That Hangs in Hall of Fame
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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
    2024
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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
    2024
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  • • Patrick McEnroe: No Deep Runs for Wimbledon Wild Cards
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Jimmy Connors rumors, scandals

  • • Doping scandal 'tainted' Jannik Sinner's promising career, claims former world number one
    Former world number one Jimmy Connors believes that the doping scandal has left Italy’s Jannik Sinner’s promising career ‘tainted’. The 23-year-old, who...2025
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  • • Coach Andy Murray could make all the difference in Novak Djokovic’s push for history
    2024
  • • 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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