He US Open 2024 delivered a big surprise with the elimination of Novak Djokovic at the hands of the Australian Alexei Popyrin in the third round. The Serbian, world number 2, lost by 6-4, 6-4, 2-6 y 6-4 facing the oceanic, located in the 28th position of the ecumenical classification.
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In this way, the recent winner of the gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will end the year without winning the title in any of the four Grand Slams (Note from the editor: Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and US Open). In addition to this, the defeat of the Balkan player also It will put an end to a long streak that would show the trend of a change of era in professional tennis.
Djokovic will finish 2024 without winning a Grand Slam tournament. (Imago)
For the first time since 2002, None of the season’s Majors will proclaim Djokovic, Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal as winnersa group commonly referred to as the “Big 3”.
It is worth noting that while Federer (41 years old) isand retired from professional activity in 2022 With 20 Grand Slam titles under his belt, Nadal (38 years old and 22 Grand Slams) has only played six tournaments this yearin addition to the Paris Olympics, and seems to be making his last appearances on the circuit.
For the first time since 2002, none of the Big 3 will win at least one of the four Grand Slams of the season. (Imago)
Therefore, the Balkan, at 37 years old and with the record of 24 Grand Slams won, He remains the only member of this historic trio who continues to compete at the highest level.However, he must contend with a new generation seeking to write its own history.
SurveyCan the new generation of tennis surpass the Big 3?
Can the new generation of tennis surpass the Big 3?
Who has won the Grand Slams so far in 2024?
As usual, the Australian Open was the Grand Slam in charge of opening the season in January. The one who was crowned on oceanic lands was the Italian Jannik Sinnercurrently world No. 1. Then it was the turn of Roland Garros, a competition in which the Spaniard won Carlos Alcaraz (3rd), same one who triumphed at Wimbledon.
World No. 1 Sinner won the Australian Open and is the top favorite to win the US Open. (Imago)
The US Open, the final Major of the season, is currently underway. The top favorite to win the title is mentioned Jannik Sinnerwho qualified for the round of 16 after defeating Australian Christopher O’Connell 6-1, 6-4 and 6-2.
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