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Emma Raducanu cruises into Abu Dhabi Open second round

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Great Britain’s Emma Raducanu eased into the second round of the Abu Dhabi Open with a straight-sets victory over the Czech Republic’s Marie Bouzkova.

Facing a foe sitting 260 places higher than her in the WTA rankings, Raducanu overcame a sticky start to triumph 6-4 6-1 in her first-ever meeting with Bouzkova, taking 88 minutes to complete the job.

Emma Raducanu cruises into Abu Dhabi Open second round

The pair were due to lock horns at the 2022 Citi Open before Bouzkova withdrew, but the world number 36 would make the stronger start to Monday’s contest, breaking Raducanu in her opening service game.

However, that break represented one of six successive losses of serve between the pair before Raducanu stopped the rot in the eighth game, and the former US Open champion earned a remarkable fourth-straight break before taking her second set point.

Bouzkova saved one break point to hold at the start of the second set, but the Czech would have nothing else to cheer for the remainder of the match, as a ruthless Raducanu won six games on the spin to storm into round two.

The 21-year-old converted seven of the nine break points she brought up in a clinical display and also achieved a 70% win rate on second-serve return points to set up a meeting with Ons Jabeur, seeded second behind Elena Rybakina.

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Novak Djokovic’s next tournament confirmed and he could face Rafael Nadal

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Novak Djokovic has been spending time relaxing with his family in Spain in recent days, but now his next tournament on the ATP Tour has been confirmed.

The world No 1 suggested he was struggling with a virus during the Australian Open and he turned in an unusually limp performance in his defeat against eventual champion Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals.

 

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His comments in his final press conference in Melbourne left some doubts over whether he would have an extended break from the game, as he confirmed once again that his focus will be on Grand Slam events for the rest of his career.

“I still have high hopes, you know, for other Slams, Olympics, and whatever tournaments that I’ll play,” he said, looking ahead to the rest of 2024.

“It’s just the beginning of the season. It’s not the feeling that I’m used to. I mean, it kind of has been incredibly satisfying for me, you know, to start off most of my seasons with a Grand Slam win and never lost in semis or finals of the Australian Open.

“So this time it’s a bit different, but it is what it is. Let’s see. I don’t know.

“This tournament hasn’t been, as I said, up to my standard or criteria or the level that I would normally play or expect myself to play, but doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s the beginning of the end, you know, as some people like to call it.

“It’s not a secret that I want to break more records and make more history of the game and the focus will be on the Slams from now on. That’s something that keeps on motivating me.”

After achieving the historic number one ranking for the longest weeks at number one, it’s going to be a relief for me because I’m going to focus all my attention on Slams mostly.

“When you are going for number one rankings, you kind of have to be playing the entire season.

“My goals will adapt and will shift a little bit, which means that I will have an opportunity to do that which, as a father and a husband, I’m really looking forward to.”

It sparked question marks over whether he will play at the Indian Wells and Miami Open ‘Sunshine Swing’ tournaments in March, but now it has been confirmed that the 24-time Grand Slam champion will make the trip to America next month.

Indian Wells officials have posted a social media post confirming Djokovic will be part of their draw for the first time since 2019, as he will aim to win his fifth title in the Californian event.

He is likely to also confirm his participation in the Miami Open that comes up straight after the Indian Wells tournament, which will give the Serbian a chance to increase his lead at the top of the ATP rankings.

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Indian Wells chiefs are also promoting the return of Rafael Nadal to the tournament, as they are hailing his comeback as ‘the return of The King’.

In the women’s draw, Naomi Osaka is one of the headline comeback acts being used to promote the event, with Caroline Wozniacki also part of the promotion ahead of a tournament that gets underway on March 6th.

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“I’m sure there’s something serious going on, otherwise Rafael Nadal would come here & play”: When Novak Djokovic discussed Spaniard’s US Open absence

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Novak Djokovic once shared his thoughts on Rafael Nadal’s absence from the 2012 US Open, highlighting what a considerable loss it was for the tournament.

Djokovic entered the New York Major as the second seed and defending champion, on the hunt for his second US Open title. Nadal, meanwhile, pulled out of the Grand Slam event due to tendonitis. This injury had already led to his absence from the London Olympics and the Masters 1000 events in Canada and Cincinnati, ultimately forcing him to conclude his season early.

Ahead of his title defense, Novak Djokovic shared his perspective on Rafael Nadal’s withdrawal from the event. He found the Spaniard’s absence “strange” given the rarity of the top four players – himself, Nadal, Roger Federer, and Andy Murray – missing a Grand Slam event, which he believed was indicative of the great era in men’s tennis.

“Well, it is strange because he hasn’t missed a slam for a long time. I think neither of us top four have really missed a slam for a long time, which can only work in favor of the sport,” he said in a press conference.

“I think that’s why it’s one of the reasons why we are experiencing a great era of men’s tennis, because all the top players are really committed in their performing and all the top events and, you know, reaching the final stages of those events,” he added.

The Serb lauded Nadal as a “great competitor” and expressed certainty that the Spaniard was dealing with a serious issue, as he would undoubtedly be competing in New York otherwise.

“So Rafa is a great competitor and somebody I know really well on and off the court. I’m sure that there is something serious going on, you know, because otherwise he would come here and play,” he said.

Djokovic went on to acknowledge Nadal’s absence as a great loss, not just for the tournament but for the sport as a whole, given his immense popularity. He also extended his best wishes to the Spaniard for a speedy recovery.

“So I know it’s in a way a loss for the tournament and, you know, for tennis itself, because he’s greatly appreciated, successful, and very popular athlete around the world. But, you know, I wish him a speedy recovery, obviously,” he added.

Novak Djokovic failed to defend his title at US Open 2012 in Rafael Nadal’s absence

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Novak Djokovic clinched his maiden US Open title in 2011, claiming a 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-1 over Rafael Nadal in the final. The following year, the Serb kicked off his title defense with a 6-1, 6-0, 6-1 win over Paolo Lorenzi.

He secured similarly dominant straight-set victories over Rogerio Dutra da Silva and Julien Benneteau to reach the fourth round of the Major. Djokovic advanced to the quarterfinals after Stan Wawrinka retired from their fourth-round clash.

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Subsequently, the Serb defeated seventh seed Juan Martin del Potro 6-2, 7-6(3), 6-4 to reach the semifinals. He then triumphed over David Ferrer 2-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2, setting up a blockbuster title clash against third seed Andy Murray.

Murray dashed Djokovic’s hopes of a successful title defense at the New York Major, claiming a hard-fought 7-6(1), 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 win over the Serb to secure his maiden Grand Slam title.

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Was Emma Raducanu Not Fully Fit Over the Past 2 Years? Her Candid Confession From Abu Dhabi Raises Doubts

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After a disappointing 2023 season spent on the sidelines, 2024 saw a positive return for Emma Raducanu. The entirety of the 2023 season left fans yearning for her dazzling performances back from the US Open 2021. For Raducanu, it meant making sure she was ready for her comeback. Following the time spent in Brisbane and Melbourne, Emma Raducanu now prepares to mount a campaign for the WTA 1000 title in Abu Dhabi and makes her thoughts on her injuries plain.

Emma Raducanu gave an extensive interview on the real depth of her injuries from 2023, giving fans a real peek behind the curtain. Her revelations might just mean there was more to the injuries than she let on.

Did Emma Raducanu keep fans in the dark about more injuries?
Ahead of her match at WTA Abu Dhabi, Emma Raducanu spoke extensively about her time spent recovering from injuries. While fans certainly missed her, it seems her journey of getting better was tougher than she initially let on.

“I’ve never really had the chance to do proper training weeks back-to-back. For six or seven months, before I ended up having the surgeries, I was only practicing one or two hours a day just to limit the load on the wrists,” she said in an interview with The National News. The real trouble for Raducanu, it seems, was not just staying away from the sport she loves.

It was also to limit the kind of work that she could put into her game, especially since her wrists had been the root cause of the injury. Moreover, these comments might be indicative of underlying injury problems for the Brit, ones that plagued her even before she ventured towards the option of surgery. Not to mention, some struggles with sickness also appeared during her time in Australia.

Renewed Raducanu stands firm on making 2024 a positive season
Despite the numerous injuries Raducanu fought through, the ones on her wrist or even not being able to walk without crutches for a period of time, the Brit remains determined to step back onto the court. The first part of this was evident in her exploits in the land down under.

While she started off her campaign with two exits in the ASB Classic and the Australian Open, Emma Raducanu already shows positive signs when it comes to performances after injuries. While she may not have gone deep into tournaments, she surely looks on track to gain her old form back.

With the WTA 1000, the tennis world has a real chance to see what Raducanu can do when she is not limited by injuries. It will be interesting to see whether her performances change, and just how much did the injuries slow her down from the path to success.

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Maria Sharapova: “I was so impressed with how Coco Gauff handled the US Open victory, also it’s great seeing the rise of Mirra Andreeva”

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Maria Sharapova has lavished praise on the new generation in women’s tennis, singling out Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva as particularly exciting talents.

 

Sharapova is set to feature in the second edition of the Pickleball Slam, joining forces with John McEnroe to take on Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf for a $1 million purse. The blockbuster showdown will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Florida, on Sunday, February 4.

Despite making the transition to pickleball, Maria Sharapova remains connected to the tennis world, keeping a close eye on the rising stars in the women’s game.

In a recent interview with Forbes, the five-time Grand Slam champion disclosed that she was highly impressed by Coco Gauff’s triumph at the 2023 US Open and expressed delight in witnessing emerging talents like Mirra Andreeva making their mark on the tour.

“I’ve loved watching a new generation rise up to the occasion. I was so impressed with how Coco handled the [US Open] victory in New York last year. Also, it’s great seeing the rise of new names and opportunities for athletes like Mirra Andreeva,” she said.

Sharapova also conveyed her appreciation for the growing consistency in women’s tennis, calling it a “refreshing” development.

“We’re seeing so much more consistency in the women’s game and that has been really refreshing,” she added.

Coco Gauff after Australian Open SF loss: “Watching Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova lose, they didn’t let one match define their career”

Coco Gauff at the 2024 Australian Open
Coco Gauff at the 2024 Australian Open

Coco Gauff was on the hunt for her second Grand Slam title at the recently concluded Australian Open. The World No. 3 made an impressive run to the semifinals of the Major, where she took on defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. Sabelenka claimed a 7-6(2), 6-4 win over the American en route to her second consecutive title at the Melbourne Slam.

Following her loss, Gauff declared her intention to not dwell on it, drawing inspiration from tennis legends Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, who never allowed a defeat to define their careers.

“You know, I watched these matches growing up and, like, watching Serena and watching Sharapova lose, like, these matches. It seems like when you’re in it, it feels like the end of the world. But then when you look at history, they didn’t let one match define their career,” Coco Gauff said in her post-match press conference.

The 19-year-old conveyed her resolve to adopt a similar mindset, which aligned with the advice given by her coach, Brad Gilbert.

“I’m not going to let this match — I’m going to dwell on it tonight, but as Brad told me as soon as the match was over, the sun is going to rise tomorrow and you have a new chance to live a good day,” she added.

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Novak Djokovic knocked off world No 1 spot in tennis rankings he endorses

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The UTR rankings offer up an alternative view of the state of play in tennis and the updated list suggests Novak Djokovic has been ousted as the king of the men’s game.

Djokovic headed into 2024 as the undisputed king of men’s tennis after ending last year with another dominant display at the ATP Finals in Turin.

Novak Djokovic press conference Australian Open

His aura and presence on court appeared to be too much for most of his rivals to overcome and there was an expectation that the Serbian legend would confirm he is in a class of his own at the Australian Open.

Yet the 10-time champion in Melbourne was not at his best for most of the tournament and was then beaten by Italy’s Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals.

The manner of Djokovic’s defeat raised plenty of questions over Djokovic’s waning powers, yet there have been suggestions that he was suffering from a virus that may have affected his stamina over the two-week event.

Now the latest UTR rankings have been released and they confirm Djokovic’s fall from grace, with Sinner replacing the 24-time Grand Slam champion at the top of the list.

Sinner’s three wins against Djokovic in his last four meetings will have contributed to his leap up the UTR rankings as they reward wins against higher-ranked opponents to be evidence of a change of momentum in that rivalry.

So the next time Djokovic plays Sinner, he will have a chance to gain additional UTR ranking points as he will be taking on a player ranked higher than him in the current standings.

The UTR rankings are endorsed by Djokovic and he made these comments that suggest he believes they are more accurate to assess current form than the ATP list.

“The UTR Rating is the best way to measure yourself against all other players regardless of their age or skill level,” stated Djokovic.

There are some additional talking points in the new UTR ratings, with Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev in third place in the rankings, Carlos Alcaraz down in fourth and Rafael Nadal still on this list at No 6.

Alexander Zverev, Grigor Dmitrov, Taylor Fritz and Hubert Hurkacz are also in the top ten, with Australia’s Nick Kyrgios at No 13 and Great Britain’s Jack Draper at No 16.

These method for calculating the UTR ratings differ greatly from the rolling ATP list, which ranks players based on the points they collect over 52 weeks.

The UTR rankings on current form in the last few weeks and months rather than reflecting results that occured up to a year ago, with the system created to promote fair and competitive play across the tennis world.

All players, regardless of age, gender, geography, or skill level, are rated on the same scale between 1.00 and 16.50 based on actual match results.

The brainchild of tennis professionals who wanted to prevent lopsided matches, UTR Sports had humble beginnings in the mid-2000s to launch a tennis rating.

UTR Sports partners and investors include Djokovic, Team8, Tennis Channel, Amazon Prime Video, Tennis Australia, and many more.

Novak Djokovic

As the concept expanded, UTR Sports realized that by building a system that would stop unbalanced matches, they were actually developing something more powerful: a truly global rating system, capable of accurately rating players based upon their actual match results—regardless of if they were recreational players or professionals.

The UTR Rating is the gold-standard rating for college tennis and is used for recruiting by almost all college coaches in the U.S.

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“Love the claws” – Coco Gauff compliments her childhood best friend Jamilah Snells’ nail game

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Coco Gauff recently complimented her childhood best friend Jamilah Snells on her fierce nail game.

Snells and Gauff have been friends since childhood; they met at a tennis academy in Florida at the age of nine and seven, respectively. The former is currently a sophomore at the University of Louisville, where she plays for the women’s tennis team while majoring in Business Management.

Snells posted a couple of pictures on her Instagram account on Thursday, February 1. The first picture shows her leaning for a shot, wearing a white tank top, black shorts, and an orange headband. The second picture is a close-up of her hand reaching for a tennis ball in mid-air, showcasing her long, sharp nails with bright red nail polish.

“🤍❤️🖤” , the post was captioned.

Gauff was quick to comment on the University of Louisville athlete’s post, writing:

“love the claws

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A look at Coco Gauff’s performance at the 2024 Australian Open

Coco Gauff recorded her best performance in Melbourne this year, reaching the semifinals of the 2024 Australian Open.

Gauff started her campaign with a 6-3, 6-0 win over Slovakia’s Anna-Karolina Schmiedlova in the first round. She then faced fellow American Caroline Dolehide, who pushed her to a tie-break in the first set before Gauff prevailed 7-6(2), 6-2.

In the third round, the 19-year-old met another compatriot, Alycia Parks, who had upset 32nd seed Leylah Fernandez in the previous round. Gauff defeated her in just over an hour, dropping only two games in a 6-0, 6-2 rout.

In the fourth round Gauff faced Poland’s Magdalena Frech, who had eliminated Anastasia Zakharova in a three-set thriller in her previous round. The American eventually won 6-1, 6-2 in just 63 minutes.

In the quarterfinals, Gauff met Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk, who had reached the last eight of a Grand Slam for the first time. Kostyuk pushed Gauff to a thrilling three-setter that lasted three hours and eight minutes, eventually losing 7-6(6), 6-7(3), 6-2.

The 2023 US Open champion’s run came to an end in the semifinals, where she faced defending champion and second seed Aryna Sabalenka. The Belarusian, who had not dropped a set in the tournament, proved to be too powerful for Gauff, winning 7-6(2), 6-4 in an hour and 42 minutes.

Aryna Sabalenka went on to win her second consecutive Australian Open title, defeating China’s Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 in the final.

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Novak Djokovic ‘refused to go to doctor’ as long-term illness derailed Aus Open campaign

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Novak Djokovic suffered an uncharacteristic defeat to Jannik Sinner in the semi-final of the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic suffered a shock defeat to Jannik Sinner in the semi-final of the Australian Open last week – his first loss in Melbourne since 2018. The world No. 1 looked a shadow of his usual self as he went out 6-1 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3 and failed to have a single break point opportunity throughout the match. And it has now emerged that Djokovic was unwell with a fever the night before the match, also “refusing” to go to the doctor.

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Novak Djokovic was reportedly suffering with a fever the night before his semi-final loss

Djokovic’s dominant run in Melbourne came to an end as Sinner snapped his six-year, 33-match win streak at the Australian Open. Previously, the 36-year-old had always gone on to win the title when he reached the semis. But the world No. 4 sent him packing and went on to lift the trophy himself.

It was an uncharacteristic performance from Djokovic – especially in the first two sets, where he won just three total games. For the first time in a Grand Slam match, he had zero break point chances throughout the three-hour and 22-minute contest. Djokovic later branded it “one of the worst Grand Slam matches” he’d ever played.

But it appears that there was more to Djokovic’s defeat than just a bad day at the office, as Serbian reporter Luka Nikolic revealed that the 24-time Grand Slam champion had been struggling with the flu. “He got a fever the night before the semi-finals,” Nikolic said on the Reketiranje podcast.

2024 Australian Open - Day 13
Jannik Sinner ended Novak Djokovic’s six-year, 33-match winning streak at the Australian Open

“Something similar to what [Alexander] Zverev had. He was sick for three weeks, but some virus caught him again.” The Serbian journalist also explained that Djokovic “refused” a visit to the doctor so the media wouldn’t find out about his illness.

He added: “Some colds get worse… It can’t play well with temperature. He didn’t want to go to the doctor so that the journalists wouldn’t break it and make a fuss about it. That’s why he played so badly in the first two sets, it was obvious that he was weak and that he couldn’t do it.”

In the early rounds of the tournament, Djokovic was seen blowing his nose on the court and confirmed that he had been suffering from sickness in the lead-up to the Australian Open. Speaking after his tight first-round win over Dino Pizmic, the 36-year-old said: “Yeah, I am a bit under the weather last, yeah, four, five days.

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Novak Djokovic was struggling with an illness at the start of the tournament

“You can probably judge by my voice. Look, it is what it is. You just have to try to deal with it and get over it and accept the circumstances and try to make the most of it.” And he doubled down after being pushed to four sets against Alexei Popyrin in the second round.

“Look, I haven’t been playing or feeling at my best the last, whatever, week or so. Yeah, it’s frustrating at times with kind of the level of tennis that I’m playing on the court and some uncharacteristic mistakes that I make. At the same time, that’s sport,” Djokovic confessed.

But Djokovic didn’t bring up the illness after losing to Sinner. “I want to congratulate Sinner for playing a great match, great tournament so far. He’s deservedly in the finals. He outplayed me completely today,” he said after the worrying defeat, admitting that he was “shocked with my level in a bad way” and hadn’t “really played close to my best” throughout the tournament.

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‘It’s No Secret’ – Rafael Nadal’s Constant State of Pre-Match Anxiety Unveiled in an Honest Admission

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Tennis fans had to face a huge disappointment when Rafael Nadal announced that he would be skipping the Australian Open because of an injury. As the fans were craving to hear from their favorite tennis legend, he recently showed up to talk about the status of his preparation. While the tennis star is out of the tennis scene, he is currently gearing up to hit a different ground.

The electric boat championship E1 has been gaining immense popularity since Rafael Nadal joined in as an owner of Team Rafa. While the team members eagerly waited for guidance, the tennis legend whispered the secret behind his state before every match.

Rafael Nadal exposes his E1 team to obvious tension before every match
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal, now the proud owner of an E1 racing team, has been in discussions since a video started to air on social media. The video, presenting Rafa having a conversation with his team, also brings a revelation about his pre-race feelings. Quite opposite to what everyone must have thought, Nadal confessed that it is hard to stay calm before a match.

He mentioned, “It’s no secret. Nobody’s calm! I never been calm in any match of my life.” Along with admitting to the normalcy of losing calm during a competition, the Spaniard also highlighted the bright side of it. “At the end, when you have that nerve, that adrenaline, I think that helps to play better. And in this case, to race, better,” he said.

As the video became successful in giving fans a glimpse of what Rafael Nadal is cooking right now, it is sure that more and more attention will be driven to the electric boat event with the Spaniard being a part of it.

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While everyone was satisfied by Rafael Nadal’s response to feeling tensed before a match, they seemed to be enjoying the Q&A. Being collectively curious about the bright colors that the Spaniard is usually seen in, a team member inquired about the reason behind it.

“In my outfits, on a tennis court, I like to play with bright colors. Colors with energy, I can’t wait to see the boat in real,” said Rafa, expressing his eagerness to see the boat in bright orange. As the tennis star is set to make an entry into the world of E1 racing, fans are excited to see how his team performs there.

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On This Day 20 Years Ago: Roger Federer achieved this milestone for the first time

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It came after a 12-month period that saw him win 80 matches and eight titles, including his first two majors.

He had already clinched it a few days earlier, but on February 2nd, 2004, exactly 20 years ago to this day, Roger Federer ascended to No. 1 on the ATP rankings for the first time.

Roger Federer Came Along When Tennis Desperately Needed Him - The New York Times

The 12-month period that led him to No. 1 was incredible—he won 80 matches and eight titles, including his first two majors at Wimbledon and the Australian Open, as well as the ATP Finals.

It was Federer’s semifinal victory at the 2004 Australian Open, over Juan Carlos Ferrero, that would clinch his rise to the top spot the Monday after the tournament—but he went on to win the title anyway, too, defeating Marat Safin in straight sets in the final.

Federer clinched his rise to No. 1 with a 6-4, 6-1, 6-4 semifinal victory over Juan Carlos Ferrero at the 2004 Australian Open, before defeating Marat Safin in the final, 7-6 (3), 6-4, 6-2.

He was asked after his semifinal win if he was relieved to finally reach No. 1, after having come close in the latter half of 2003.

“Relief for me was Wimbledon,” he said. “No. 1, it’s something I’ve been close to the last few months. I could never take my chance. I tried everything at the Masters but, you know, wasn’t good enough. But I put myself in a good spot for the Australian Open.

“I’m happy to have had a great start now to the season, and to finally be No. 1. And it does make me feel really strange.”

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And after a 2003 season that saw the ATP No. 1 ranking change hands five times between four different players, Federer was also asked if he thought it would shift around in 2004, too.

“I hope not. I don’t hope it’s going to change so quickly,” he said. “Just getting used to the situation. We’ll see how I handle it.”

Not only did Federer end up staying at No. 1 the entire rest of the year in 2004, but he stayed there the entire year in 2005… and 2006… and 2007… and for more than half of 2008, before Rafael Nadal finally took over on August 18th, 2008.

Federer’s 237 straight weeks at No. 1 between February 2nd, 2004 and August 17th, 2008 is the longest consecutive streak of weeks at No. 1 in either ATP or WTA rankings history.

Federer’s 237-week reign at No. 1 is still the longest consecutive streak at No. 1 in either ATP or WTA rankings history.

LONGEST CONSECUTIVE REIGNS AT NO. 1 (ATP or WTA rankings history, since 1973 and 1975):
237 weeks: Roger Federer [2004-2008]
186 weeks: Steffi Graf [1987-1991]
186 weeks: Serena Williams [2013-2016]
160 weeks: Jimmy Connors [1974-1977]
157 weeks: Ivan Lendl [1985-1988]
156 weeks: Martina Navratilova [1982-1985]
122 weeks: Novak Djokovic [2014-2016]
114 weeks: Ashleigh Barty [2019-2022]
113 weeks: Chris Evert [1976-1978]
102 weeks: Pete Sampras [1996-1998]

In terms of total career weeks at No. 1 in ATP or WTA rankings history, Federer ranks fifth with 310, after Djokovic (410 and counting), Graf (377), Navratilova (332) and Serena (319).

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