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NOVAK DJOKOVIC STEALS SPOTLIGHT, BUT TIEN’S FEARLESS BREAKTHROUGH TURNS HEADS
Novak Djokovic wins a historic 101st ATP title in Athens, tying Roger Federer's hard-court record. However, the 38-year-old then withdrew from the ATP Finals due to an ongoing injury, casting a shadow over his triumphant return.
Novak Djokovic ripped his shirt as he celebrated winning the Athens Open - Photo Credit: REUTERS
The tennis world was watching Riyadh and Athens on Saturday, the eve of the ATP Finals in Turin, to see Elena Rybakina and … Novak Djokovic's victories! "Nole" once again captivated spectators with his genius, adding another chapter to his reputation, as he faced a fired-up Lorenzo Musetti, who needed a victory to qualify for Turin on merit.
Djokovic had a spectacular season finale.
Novak Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam championships, seven ATP Finals titles, 40 Masters 1000 trophies, and an Olympic gold medal throughout his incredible career. His most recent ATP 250 victory may seem insignificant given his record, which is the most comprehensive in the Open Era. However, it isn't.
For starters, the man who has topped the standings for a record 428 weeks now lives just outside of Athens and just won a competition held "home" under the direction of his brother, Djordje. Beyond the metaphor, the win was historic in and of itself: Djokovic won his 101st career triumph overall, putting him within two trophies of the Swiss (103) and eight of Jimmy Connors (109). He also tied Roger Federer's record with his 72nd career trophy on hard courts.
Above all, he worked extremely hard to earn it. In an exciting match that lasted almost three hours, the 38-year-old defeated the world No. 9 (4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in 2h59). "Amazing combat... After three hours of a physically taxing match, Djokovic remarked. "Lorenzo deserves praise for an amazing performance because it might have been anyone's match." Simply put, I am really proud of myself for finishing this one.
Djokovic is far from finished, as evidenced by the effort and spirit on exhibit. With a 39-11 record and semifinal appearances at all four Grand Slams this year, he has maintained his status as one of the best at the age of 38. It would be foolish to write him off just yet, even though the path to his ultimate objective of winning his 25th major title appears to be getting harder with the new Big Two in control.
His physical state is the only thing that raises doubts. Djokovic's biggest worry right now might be what was once one of his strongest points. He declared his intention to leave Turin shortly after his triumph. "After today's final in Athens, I am sad to share that I need to withdraw due to an ongoing injury," Djokovic wrote on social media, adding, "I was really looking forward to participating in Turin and giving my all." "I really apologise to all of the fans who were hoping to watch me perform; your encouragement is greatly appreciated. I hope every player has a fantastic competition, and I am excited to see you all again soon on the court!"
His withdrawal was a minor comfort to his opponent, who qualified for the ATP Finals after losing his last six tour finals. Lorenzo Musetti returned to action on Monday, losing to Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4 in 1h42 in his first round-robin match.
Tien's consistent ascent was rewarded.
The matchup between Learner Tien and Cameron Norrie in Metz was just as compelling, even though it lacked Athens' star power. In the final-set tiebreak, behind 1-5 to the British player who had just surprised Carlos Alcaraz in Paris, the 19-year-old American displayed incredible composure to win his first title dramatically (6-3, 3-6, 7-6(6) in 2h10).
The breakthrough is a significant turning point in the player's ever-increasing trajectory. Since Andy Roddick in 2002, Tien is the first American youngster to win an ATP title. Just weeks after losing to Jannik Sinner in his maiden ATP final in Beijing, he has now achieved five Top-10 victories this season, which is evidence of his consistency and self-confidence.
After his week in Metz, he told ATPTour.com, "This title is incredibly significant to me." "I had that as a major objective going into the season. The year was coming to an end. I was determined to see it through. That means a lot, then.
Actually, that is fantastic. After this week, I had no idea what my precise ranking would be. To be honest, though, being seeded in Australia was a benefit. I kind of put more strain on myself because I was not really trying to remember it throughout games. That is fantastic, then.
HUGE BOOST: JANNIK SINNER RECEIVES DREAM UPDATE AHEAD OF ALCARAZ SHOWDOWN
Jannik Sinner receives a major boost as coach Darren Cahill confirms he will stay on his team. The news comes as Sinner defends his ATP Finals title and battles Carlos Alcaraz for the year-end No. 1 ranking.
Jannik Sinner receives huge boost before Alcaraz duel - Photo Credit: Corinne Dubreuil/ATP Tour
As Jannik Sinner's season draws to a close, his coach, Darren Cahill, has finally given him the response he has been seeking. The Australian tennis coach announced at the beginning of the year that he will be leaving Sinner's squad at the end of 2025. After Sinner won Wimbledon, however, both men made hints about a U-turn, and the world No. 2 acknowledged that he needed to sit down and have a serious conversation with Cahill about their future after the season ended.
However, Cahill has already decided on one of Sinner's remaining 2025 events. The Italian is competing in the ATP Finals this week, where he is vying with Carlos Alcaraz for the top spot at the conclusion of the year. Additionally, Cahill's confirmation that he will remain coach has given Sinner a boost ahead of the tournament.
In the summer of 2022, Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi joined Sinner's coaching staff. The Australian had worked with many champions in the past, such as Simona Halep, Andy Murray, and Andre Agassi.
Cahill and Vagnozzi worked together to make Sinner one of the top players in the world. The Italian has four Grand Slam victories and peaked at number one in the rankings. The 60-year-old, however, had previously stated that this year would be his final tour with Sinner and that he would be taking a break at the end of 2025.
Sinner obviously wanted Cahill to stay, and both he and Cahill made hints that things might change after the 24-year-old won Wimbledon during the summer. Before the final, we placed a wager, and I informed him that if I prevailed, I would have the option to decide whether or not he could remain at the end of the year. I have a choice now! Sinner made a joke.
Sinner, however, acknowledged a few weeks ago, before the Vienna Open, that he and Cahill had not yet talked about their future. In an attempt to persuade Cahill to stay, the world No. 2 had anticipated having lengthy discussions with his coach during the off-season.
That will not be required, though, as Cahill has now stated that he and Vagnozzi will be part of Sinner's squad for the upcoming season, as long as the four-time Major champion still wants them.
It is up to Jannik to decide my future. We placed a small wager before the Wimbledon final, and I kept my word. What I do the following year will be up to him. It is a question for him, not for me. Ahead of the ATP Finals, the Australian declared, "I will stay if he wants me to."
"Jannik is an amazing young man to work with; I had the time of my life last year. I play a special role on the squad.
Cahill continues to think Sinner ought to eventually enlist a new supporter. However, he is content to stay on the team for the time being.
Perhaps a change would be appropriate, and I believe they ought to think about a different voice. But it is okay if he is not ready," he continued. "When we speak at the end of the year, he will still have the final say; I want him to make the best choice for himself. He will be content with his decision if he wishes to change.
Sinner is still concentrating on defending his ATP Finals title and competing for the year-end No. 1 at this time. However, since the Spaniard is already ahead of him in the standings, Alcaraz has the upper hand in the duel.
Alcaraz will be the year-end No. 1 if he earns at least 450 ranking points, regardless of Sinner's performance in Turin this week. Reaching the final with one or two round-robin victories, or winning all three of his round-robin matches, will allow him to achieve that.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC PREPARES FAREWELL, ADMITS UNEXPECTED EARLY DEPARTURE COULD OCCUR
Novak Djokovic casts doubt on his goal to play until the 2028 Olympics. After withdrawing from the ATP Finals due to injury, the 24-time Grand Slam champion admits his long-term plan is uncertain.
Novak Djokovic’s farewell plan complicated - Photo Credit: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images
Although Novak Djokovic has made no secret of his intended retirement date, he has acknowledged that he might not live up to his goal of competing in the Olympics one last time and playing well past the age of forty.
After winning the gold medal for Serbia at the Olympics in Paris last year, Djokovic fulfilled one of his last major dreams. However, the 24-time Grand Slam champion is finding it difficult to find the drive to compete in several important events this year.
After delaying his decision until the night before the ATP Tour season's main event began in Turin, he withdrew from this week's ATP Finals, claiming an ailment.
Since the final sentence of his announcement confirming his absence omitted the well-known wish to compete at the ATP Finals the following year, it raised further concerns about whether he would continue to play in 2026.
"After today's final in Athens, I am sad to share that I need to withdraw due to an ongoing injury," he wrote on his Instagram story, adding that he was eager to compete in Turin and give it my all.
"I really apologise to all of the fans who were hoping to watch me perform; your encouragement is greatly appreciated.
"I hope everyone has an incredible tournament, and I can not wait to play with you all again soon."
Although Djokovic's late withdrawal from the ATP Finals after being in the initial draw has drawn criticism, it does not seem like his retirement from tennis will happen as soon as many had anticipated.
He reiterated his goal to finish his career at the 2028 Olympics in remarks made after defeating Lorenzo Musetti to win the ATP 250 event in Athens. However, it is evident that he now has serious doubts about that goal after a few years in which his body has repeatedly let him down as he fights against the ageing process following a demanding career.
Throughout his life and career, he told reporters, "I have always had this, I have had a timetable in my head for a year or more, what I want, how I want it."
Since I had accomplished every goal imaginable, I mentioned the 2028 Olympics because I intended to continue playing for a very long time. Therefore, it would be good to represent Serbia at the Olympic Games.
He added this ambiguous statement after considering the viability of that goal: "I do not know, I mean, I genuinely do not know, since there are some elements that are not fully in my control." I am working to maintain the best possible physical and mental wellness.
It seems unlikely that Djokovic will play for another three seasons to qualify for the Olympics after a year marred by injuries, unless he plays an even more constrained tournament schedule in an attempt to try and reach his final game in the summer of 2028.
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