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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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• Jimmy Connors tagged 'most arrogant' in tennis world by famous journalist

Tennis journalist Guido Manco has stated that he has heard from people that the former world number one America’s Jimmy Connors is the ‘most arrogant’ in the tennis world....2024
• Jimmy Connors predicts Djokovic will keep playing despite rival retirements: 'Everything about his day is centred around tennis'

Jimmy Connors shared his thoughts on a possible retirement for Novak Djokovic while comparing him to Rafael Nadal. The American former world No. 1 discussed the potential scenario that would lead Djokovic to consider retirement....2024
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• Jimmy Connors feels Novak Djokovic is 'not quite playing at the standard' but refuses to rule him out yet
It has not been the best of years for Novak Djokovic. Although the Serbian won the only missing title in his cabinet – an Olympic gold medal – he has not been able to win any other title this season....2024
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• Novak Djokovic falls short of 100th ATP title in Shanghai

Djokovic, playing in his career 141st ATP final, was trying to join Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) as only the third player in history to win 100 titles....2024
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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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• 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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• 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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"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."

• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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 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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• '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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• Djokovic, On the Key to 24: Not Thinking About It
The Grand Slam guru didn't let his mind get sidetracked by the historical implications of the final. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday September 10, 2023 Novak Djokovic kept the memory of his 6-4 6-4 6-4 defeat at the hands of Daniil Medvedev in the 2021 US Open final close to him as he prepared for his tenth US Open final in New York. Not wanting to get caught up in the moment, thi...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
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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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• Coach Andy Murray could make all the difference in Novak Djokovic’s push for history
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• Jimmy Connors tagged 'most arrogant' in tennis world by famous journalist
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• Jimmy Connors predicts Djokovic will keep playing despite rival retirements: 'Everything about his day is centred around tennis'
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• Jimmy Connors feels Novak Djokovic is 'not quite playing at the standard' but refuses to rule him out yet
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• Novak Djokovic falls short of 100th ATP title in Shanghai
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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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• Sorting through, part 1
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• ATP Rankings: Nadal Drops out of Top 10 for First Time Since April 25, 2005
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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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