Monfils beat Federer for a fourth time at the Monte-Carlo Masters in 2015. 10 in the rankings. They did not break it but emerged ahead of the rest of the tour. 3 was his career-best. 4, his lowest ranking since October 2009 and his first time outside the top two of the rankings since March 2011. Debating When Roger Federer Will Fade From the Big Three Conversation. Its tough to remember a player robbed of as much talent by injury as the Argentinian, who lost his forehand to wrist injuries before he could even really get his career started. Federer subsequently overtook Sampras' all-time record of 286 weeks as the world No. Fish failed to find the winning touch against Novak Djokovic, losing to the Serb seven times in total. Head-to-head, greatest matches, stats: here is our guide - ahead of their next clash in the 2022 Roland-Garros quarter-final Rafael Nadal et Novak Djokovic lors d'une exhibition Milan en 2016 Paul Bonnaud May 29, 2022 Share this story Federer was also the silver medalist at the Olympics, where Djokovic finished fourth. Alexander Zverev has beaten Nadal and Federer once on clay and grass, and Djokovic thrice on hardcourt Alexander Zverev's sole victory over Rafael Nadal on clay came in the 2021 Madrid. [48], The 2011 season was dominated by Novak Djokovic. He reached just one major semifinal at the Australian Open, failed to win a single Masters crown, and finished the year sixth in the rankings with one title to his name; he also suffered from a recurring back injury throughout the season.[70]. Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer. Raonic, a one-time Wimbledon finalist, has a 3-11 record against Roger Federer after having registered wins at the 2014 Paris Masters, the 2016 Brisbane International and the 2016 Wimbledon semifinals. He dropped to world No. Matches are always played on separate days. Djokovic is the only player to have beaten Federer at all the majors and the Swiss is the only one to have done likewise to Novak. Nadal took hold of the record by winning his 21st major title at the Australian Open in January, breaking his tie with his longtime rivals Djokovic and Roger Federer, who both have won 20. The Spaniard lifted his first trophy in nine months and left the legend Pete Sampras with 64 ATP titles. At the 2018 US Open, both Djokovic and Nadal made the semifinals, where Nadal retired against Juan Martn del Potro after being two sets down due to a knee injury he sustained during the tournament. ", "Nine To Shine: Djokovic Claims Historic Cincy Crown | ATP Tour | Tennis", "2003: Roger Federer Wins First Grand Slam at Wimbledon", "No. Since the2003 Australian Open, the Big Three have dominated mens singles, winning 62 of the past 77 Grand Slamtitles up to the2022 French Open. 2 in August and ending the 211-week reign of Federer and Nadal as the top two ranked players. Roger Federer had better luck against Rainer Schuettler, winning his first match against the German back in 1999. 2, respectively, the first time since 20 March 2011 that they held the top two rankings spots. [143] Federer has delivered the most bagels against the other two with four, while receiving only one.[144]. He reached world No. The Big Three is a common nickname in tennis for the trio of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, each considered to be among the greatest players of all time. Daniil Medvedevtriumphed overNovak Djokovicin the 2021 US Open final, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to win the mens singles tennis title. Not . Nadal withdrew from the ATP Finals to undergo surgery for an ankle injury. Nadal was a happy camper at Roland Garros 2014. Federer, however, went on to defend his title in a five-set final against Marin ili, thus equaling Djokovic and Roy Emerson's record of six Australian Open titles, and becoming the first man to win 20 major titles. Although Nadal did not reach the semifinals of either North American Masters event, he returned to world No. He then withdrew from the tournament before his semifinal encounter against Nick Kyrgios,[138] the latter of whom then advanced to his first major final. Nadal withdrew from Wimbledon due to scheduling reasons. Roger Federer According to a statistic recently popping out on Twitter, the only players to beat each of the Big Three, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic 5 or more times. Mardy Fish, a two-time finalist at the Western and Southern Open, got the better of Rafael Nadal at Cincinnati in 2011. Federer has a 22-15 record against Djokovic, which includes winning two of their three Grand Slam meetings. The Swiss tennis legend has 20 titles. [56][57] Federer would get the silver at the Olympics while Djokovic would lose the bronze medal match to Juan Martn del Potro of Argentina. Please logout and login again. At the 2023 Australian Open, Djokovic returned to play and won his 10th Australian open title, matching Nadal's record of 22 men's singles majors. At the US Open, Djokovic beat Federer in the semifinals to reach his third major final, but lost to Nadal, who went on to complete the Career Grand Slam. As the 2017 clay court swing commenced, Federer skipped the entire clay season to rest and focus on the grass and hard-court seasons, as well as to prolong his career. Baghdatis had a slightly better record against Roger Federer, winning at the 2010 Indian Wells Open. The Argentinian has got seven wins against Federer, six against Nadal and four against Djokovic. Nevertheless, he trails their head-to-head 4-2. Djokovic was defeated by Karen Khachanov in the final. . If not for his severe knee injury, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga would have enjoyed a completely different career. In the men's doubles, none of them would get past the second round. At the US Open, Djokovic reached the final but was defeated once again by Stan Wawrinka in a Grand Slam singles final. The win marked his ninth Australian Open title and 18th major title overall, putting him two titles away from tying Federer and Nadal. Murray's victory marked the first time since the 2010 French Open that a member of the Big Four had won a Grand Slam singles title without having to defeat one of the other three members. Medvedev thus became the twelfth player outside the Big Three to win a major since Federer's first win at 2003 Wimbledon. Federer announced that he would again skip the entire clay-court season. Hewitt has a fine record against them, although it is perhaps a little loaded since he was at the top when Federer and Nadal were just starting out. Despite his struggles with form throughout the second half of the year, Djokovic still ended 2016 as world number two. Actually, there are plenty of players who have beaten all of these 3 in the game of tennis. At the Australian Open, Nadal won his first title there in another five-set final, his third consecutive major final victory over Federer, while Murray and Djokovic were eliminated earlier. [96] Towards the end of the year, Murray managed to return to form, winning three titles in Shenzhen, Vienna and Valencia, allowing him to return to the top ten in the rankings[97] and qualify for the Tour Finals, but he bowed out at the group stages following a defeat by Federer, in which he won just a single game. Djokovic has achieved the Career Golden Masters by winning all nine active Masters tournaments, a feat he has completed twice. [39] Nadal continued to dominate in most of the early season. It is surely a difficult task to get the better of any of them. This meant that all of the Big Four had reached world number one at some point. The "nearly great if not for Federer" Andy Roddick had enough overlap between eras and lodged career wins over all of the. ", "American Tennis Isn't Dying But It Does Need Help", "Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic: A Trivalry in Men's Tennis", "When will anyone, besides Big 3, win a major? He was a serious player who gave Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic a run for their money. Djokovic took the lead in the head-to-head in 2016, thanks to a 21-10 record since 2011. Nadal then defeated Kevin Anderson in the US Open final. I was always saying if I dont, I just want to know that I did my best to do it., He added, [I feel] a lot of happiness. [57][175][176] His rise to reach the world No. By reaching the final, Djokovic also clinched the year-end No. Nadal withdrew before his first match at the Paris Masters, thus yielding the No. But the Italian went on to lose their 14 other meetings. Dominic Thiem has found, if you want to get any major titles in mens tennis, you HAVE to go through at least one of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, or Novak Djokovic. Match after match I was playing better., MANORCO PVT LTD 2022 | All Rights Reserved. 9 in the world, became the first man to beat Nadal and Djokovic who have combined to win 41 Grand Slam titles in the same clay court event and the 12th on all. I never expected to win a Grand Slam. In 2016, Djokovic collected his sixth Australian Open title in a straight-sets victory over Murray. 1 after the Big Three reached it,[173] though he had by that time spent 76 weeks as No. After defeating the top seed, the German went on to win the tournament to notch up his fourth Masters 1000 title. 2. The two legends have met in three Wimbledon . There, Federer was upset in the third round by qualifier Andrey Rublev, and Djokovic was upset in the semifinals by the eventual champion Daniil Medvedev. Three of those have surprisingly come in straight sets -- the 2017 Rome Masters, the 2018 Madrid Masters and the 2019 Barcelona Open. At the ATP Masters tournaments, the trio are also the top-three title leaders; Djokovic leads with a record 38 titles, followed by Nadal with 36, and Federer with 28. They have been ranked as world No. Schuettler, who was the runner-up at the 2003 Australian Open, failed to beat Novak Djokovic in three matches that took place between 2007 and 2009. [80] Murray and Federer fell to sixth and eighth in the rankings respectively,[81] and after the tournament, several players expressed the opinion that they were now capable of challenging the Big Four. This also prompted the first uses of the term 'Big Four' to refer to the players,[38] although results saw Nadal and Federer generally remain clear leaders ahead of Djokovic and Murray, who in turn were regarded as ahead of the rest of the tour. From 2007, Djokovic and Murray increasingly challenged Federer and Nadal's dominance with consistency. [53] However, Federer rallied, winning his three final tournaments, including the ATP Finals, which secured an end-of-season ranking of world No. After winning the title, Andy said, I was obviously very emotional. Your login session has expired. [44] Nadal was defeated by Juan Martn del Potro in the semifinals,[45] and del Potro beat Federer in the final to claim the title. Also Check Out :-Barcelona Open 2022 Schedule, What is the foot injury that has troubled Rafael Nadal over the years? Novak Djokovic[192] and Roger Federer have both recognized the period as a golden era for tennis, though Federer tempered discussion around the all-time-greatest status of the Big Four in 2012, commenting: I'd say no, but I don't know. Djokovic has completed a non-calendar year Grand Slam, making him the only man in history to hold all four majors at once across three different surfaces. The Cypriot, who was a 2006 Australian Open semifinalist, prevailed over Nadal in the quarterfinals of the 2010 ATP Masters in Cincinnati. Lleyton Hewitt has a solid record against the Fab 3. This is a tremendous record against arguably the greatest man to have ever held a racquet. At the Davis Cup, Nadal helped Spain to win the title in five editions, Djokovic and Federer helped Serbia (2010) and Switzerland (2014) win their first title in the competition, and Murray helped Great Britain win the title in 2015. 1, the Serbian channelled the experience . Nadal won his first Grand Slam title at age 19, Djokovic at 20, and Federer at 21. Thiem has scored four victories over Rafael Nadal on clay, the second-most by any player. Next to them is Pete Sampras, who has won a total of 14 grand slams, mind the gap. 1 on 2 February and maintaining the top position through the end of the year. [5][6][7] They have been a critical part of what has been labelled a new "Golden Era" in tennis.[8][9][10][11]. [46] At the start of the year, Federer continued his dominance as the world No. Baghdatis faced off against the Serb eight times with no success. The former World No. Each member of the Big Four reached the 2010 ATP Finals semifinals with Federer defeating Nadal in three sets in the final, leading to them achieving their third successive season in the top four positions. Andy Murray is the player who came closest to the level of the Big Three (until 2016, they were, in fact, called Fab Four or Big Four). He progressed to the quarterfinals to face Taylor Fritz, defeating him in a five-set encounter that further aggravated his injury. Representing their countries, the Big Four have played vital roles in leading their countries to victory at the Davis Cup, ATP Cup, and the Olympics. The Spaniard was World No. By reaching this great milestone, the GOAT debate has ignited . [147] At the 2022 Australian Open, Nadal surpassed both Federer and Djokovic by claiming the title,[148] and went on to claim his 22nd Grand Slam trophy at the 2022 French Open. They were very different players back then compared to today. Here are a few ways to consider their gaudy stats. [177][178][179], Occasionally, it was claimed that the current era in tennis could be seen as featuring a "Big Five", with Juan Martn del Potro,[180] Marin ili[181] and Stan Wawrinka[182][183][184][185] each suggested as additional expansions to the then Big Four. It will be safe to say that Dominic Thiem is the closest tennis player who comes to the Fab 3. Federer did not enter the rescheduled French Open, still sidelined by his knee injury. Nadal has 22 major victories, Djokovic 21 and Federer 20 the last coming at the Australian Open in 2018 at the age of 36. The win brought Nadal to 18 major titles, just two behind Federer's record of 20. . He became the second player after Andre Agassi to win a Grand Slam singles tournament, ATP Finals, Olympic and Masters titles, and the first to do so in the same calendar year. ", "Andy Murray's Grand Slam victory gives 'Big Four' extra strength in fight for more prize money", "Andy Murray's Paris title closure on an unforgettable week", "How Andy Murray turned himself into a No. In 2015, Stan Wawrinka triumphed over Novak Djokovic to win the French Open title. Lets have a look at these players. He was dominant even against his fellow Big Four rivals, going 154 against them throughout the year. Nevertheless, there are still a handful of players who have defeated the Big 3 on their surface of choice. 1 for an ATP record 378 weeks (as of 27February2023[update]), Federer for 310 weeks, and Nadal for 209 weeks. As 2013 came to a close, Federer's fall in the rankings prompted many sources to debate whether the dominance of the Big Four had ended. Djokovic and Murray were third and fourth respectively, both reaching one Grand Slam final apiece. Federer defeated Nadal in four sets to reach the final, where he faced Djokovic. Nadal has won a record 14 French Open titles, Djokovic a record 10 Australian Open titles, and Federer a record eight Wimbledon titles. In Grand Slams, Djokovic leads 11 wins to 6. The unseeded Zverev defeated the Swiss, who was the three-time defending champion, in the semifinals. He followed this with a runner-up finish at Indian Wells and a title in Miami. The rivalry between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic is the most prolific in tennis history. Milos Raonic beat Rafael Nadal twice, both times on hardcourt. Federer finished the season having reached all four major finals for the third time in his career following 2006 and 2007. The answer is Roddick. [14] Despite occasional injury breaks by individual members of the Big Three, they maintained their collective dominance at the majors through to 2022. At the US Open, Federer pulled out of the tournament due to his need for further knee surgery, while Nadal also withdrew due to a nagging foot injury. Wawrinka himself has downplayed the suggestion that he be included in an expanded "Big Five", describing Murray as "well ahead" of him. But then again we don't play doubles. 1 seed Rafael Nadal 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 to clinch his fifth title at the ATP Finals. 1 ranking on 5 November to Djokovic, who ended the a second consecutive season there. He won the 2009 US Open against Federer. They made me realise what I had to do to improve. 51 bested the Mallorcan at the Argentina Open. Djokovic rebounded to win a record 36th Masters title in the Italian Open two weeks later. I never had a goal to win a Grand Slam but I am trying as best I can. Thiem is the only player on the list who has his best days ahead of him, and his record against Federer, Djokovic, and Nadal really underlines what a serious talent he is. [163][164] It has also been argued that the dominance of the Big Four has made the game predictable[165] or even boring. 4. In the 2019 Australian Open, Federer was upset in the fourth round by 20-year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas in a tight four-setter. But if you mean has anybody beaten all three of them in the same tournament, then the answer is no. Recent StatementSparksRumors, I Think Its Steroids Joe Rogan Was Convinced Serena Williams Was on PEDs After She Evaded Drug Tests. "[50], Djokovic's dominance contributed to overall control by the Big Four. [47] Nadal also won Wimbledon over Berdych, having missed the previous year's edition due to injury. Daniil Medvedev has beaten world no. That too. Juan Martn del Potro won his first Grand Slam mens singles title at the 2009 US Open, defeating five-time defending championRoger Federerin a five-set thriller. Nadal returned to Wimbledon for the first time in three years; however he incurred an abdominal injury during the tournament. [146] Following the 2010 Australian Open, Federer had 16 titles, Nadal 6, and Djokovic 1, the peak of Federer's lead over Nadal and Djokovic. While many have prevailed. 1: Roger Federer (310 weeks), Novak Djokovic (308), Rafael Nadal (209) and Andy Murray (41). It's nice to see Andy making his move at the Olympics, nice to see Novak having an absolutely ridiculous year last year, and then Rafa and myself still being around. Five of those wins have come in Masters 1000 tournaments (four finals) and one in a Grand Slam (2012 US Open). Past that you still have great champions as well. Byron Black (13) d. However, Medvedev played calm, patient tennis to become the 3. There, Djokovic defeated Federer in the longest Wimbledon men's final in history. Nadal won his eleventh title in Monte Carlo, then claimed an 11th Barcelona title, winning both without dropping a set. 1 since Nadal beat Roger Federer in the 2005 French Open semifinals on his 19th birthday. Alcaraz, ranked No. Djokovic was trying to become the first man sinceRod Laverin 1969 to win all four majors in one season and break a tie withRoger FedererandRafael Nadalfor the most major titles in history (20 each). Nadal then resumed his domination of the clay-court season, winning all three clay-court Masters events and the French Open, where he defeated Sderling in the final. However, there are a few players who have a winning record against him. In the 16 Grand Slam meetings, Nadal has won 10 to Djokovic's six, and in the eight times they've played at the French Open, Nadal has lost just once. The Slovak triumphed in two out of three matches against Federer. Had he been playing in another era, he may well have dominated tennis for a while. [113][114] The US Open final was contested by Djokovic and Federer. Murray did finish at his career-highest year-end ranking of two even if he won fewer titles, reached fewer finals and had less success versus Djokovic when compared with Federer in the number three ranking. Thus, for the first time since 2001, neither Nadal nor Federer would be present at the year-end championships. He beat Nadal for the second time a couple of years later at the Brisbane Open. Russian man to earn Slam glory, joiningYevgeny Kafelnikov andMarat Safin. 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