World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is on pace to break the best single-season record set by John McEnroe in 1984. Earlier in the season, Djokovic fell one win short of tying the best start in a season (42-0) also achieved by McEnroe that same year. Can the "Super Serb" do it this time around? He still has a long way to go, as he is scheduled to play seven more tournaments, including this week's Cincinnati Masters and the year-end WTF. That's about 35 more matches if he keeps on winning. Let's see if the rest of the "Big 4" can impede his progress going forward.
Here are the three best single-season records in men's tennis:
1. John McEnroe (1984) - 82-3, 13 Titles (2 Majors)
2. Jimmy Connors (1974) - 93-4, 15 Titles (3 Majors)
3. Roger Federer (2006) - 92-5, 12 Titles (3 Majors)
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Canada Masters Update: Nole Last Member of the "Big 4" Standing
It has only been the third round at the Canada Masters in Montreal, and already we've seen three big upsets in succession. The first to go was two-time defending champion Andy Murray in his opening match, and then it was No. 2 Rafa Nadal who also lost in the second round yesterday. Tonight, it was No. 3 Roger Federer who was beaten in the third round by Tsonga, the same opponent who beat him at Wimbledon.
Which leaves us with Novak Djokovic, who enters his first tournament as the new World No. 1. He is through to the quarterfinals, winning his first two matches here with relative ease and pushing his record to 50-1 this season. With the rest of the "Big 4" already eliminated, he will be well on his way to win his ATP-tour leading 9th title of 2011.
Which leaves us with Novak Djokovic, who enters his first tournament as the new World No. 1. He is through to the quarterfinals, winning his first two matches here with relative ease and pushing his record to 50-1 this season. With the rest of the "Big 4" already eliminated, he will be well on his way to win his ATP-tour leading 9th title of 2011.
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