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• Jimmy Connors wonders if Iga Swiatek ‘lost a little confidence’ amidst Aryna Sabalenka’s dominance as World No.1
Has Iga Swiatek really lost confidence in herself a bit? The tennis world is questioning the same amid her struggles to win trophies. Swiatek was a dominating force in recent years but now, she is struggling to even progress to the final....2025
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• 'It's like Djokovic and Murray, why not try it'? - Jimmy Connors gives his take on Andrey Rublev hiring Marat Safin as coach

Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev has joined forces with compatriot and former World No.1 Marat Safin, as the latter is now a member of Rublev's coaching team....2025
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• 'It’s always fun watching her': Jimmy Connors praises Aryna Sabalenka after winning Miami Open title
Former world number one Jimmy Connors has heaped praise on Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka after her recent triumph. The 27-year-old, who is already regarded...2025
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• Miami final could mark Djokovic's 100th career title: 'I've been playing with the prospect of winning the special hundred titles'

Novak Djokovic will not only play in the Miami Open final this Sunday but will also be chasing his 100th ATP title, a milestone only Roger Federer (103) and Jimmy Connors (109) have achieved....2025
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• 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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• Ageless Wonder Monfils Becomes Second Oldest Man to Win Miami Match
The 38-year-old powered into the second round at the Miami Open. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday March 20, 2025 What a season it has already been for Gael Monfils. In January he won the Auckland title to become the oldest ATP champion in history. Last week at Indian Wells, Monfils reached the third round, becoming the third oldest to reach that far at the BNP Paribas Open. ...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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• 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
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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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"Coming in third is Jimmy Connors, the only other player to have won more than 90 percent of his total matches played at Number1."

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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."

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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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• 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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• 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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• By the Numbers: Alcaraz's First Title on Grass
The Spaniard clicked a cluster of milestones when he won the trophy in Queen's on Sunday. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday June 25, 2023 Carlos Alcaraz expanded his growing empire to the grass on Sunday at Queen’s Club, winning his first title on the surface – and 11th overall – with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the final. The 20-year-o...2023
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• Book Excerpt: Facing Monica Seles
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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
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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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• 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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• 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

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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• Jimmy Connors wonders if Iga Swiatek ‘lost a little confidence’ amidst Aryna Sabalenka’s dominance as World No.1
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• 'It's like Djokovic and Murray, why not try it'? - Jimmy Connors gives his take on Andrey Rublev hiring Marat Safin as coach
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• 'It’s always fun watching her': Jimmy Connors praises Aryna Sabalenka after winning Miami Open title
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• Miami final could mark Djokovic's 100th career title: 'I've been playing with the prospect of winning the special hundred titles'
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• Novak Djokovic shares the perspective of toppling Jimmy Connors’ record of most ATP titles
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• Nearly Fully Fit, Djokovic Sets Sights On Doha Milestone
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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
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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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• Djokovic's Dream: Gold Standard
Novak Djokovic aims to realize a dream in 2024. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, November 20, 2023 No champion delivers dazzling encores quite like Novak Djokovic does. World No. 1 Djokovic demolished home hero Jannik Sinner to capture his record seventh ATP Finals championship in Turin on Sunday. More: Alcaraz Sweeps Into Djokovic Rematch in Turin Djokovic's dominant wee...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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• ATP Rankings: Nadal Drops out of Top 10 for First Time Since April 25, 2005
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• 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
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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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