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• 'The game is better with him,' Jimmy Connors hails Rafael Nadal’s impact as the Spaniard approaches closer to retirement
Tennis legend Jimmy Connors heaped praise on the Spanish Maestro Rafael Nadal’s influence in tennis. With 2024 possibly being the last year for the Spaniard, Connors revealed what the sport would be like if the 22-time Singles Grand Slam champion left. Due to recurring injuries, Nadal had hinted that 2024 would be his last year on tour....2024
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• Novak Djokovic Passes Roger Federer to Become the Oldest No.1 in Tennis History
The Serb has shattered another record - what else is new? By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday April 7, 2024 Another day, another milestone for Novak Djokovic. This week the 24-time major champion becomes the oldest No.1 in ATP history, surpassing the great Roger Federer by holding the No.1 ranking at the age of 36 years and 321 days. 🚨 RECORD-BREAKER 🚨 At 36 years and 321 days ...2024
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• Jimmy Connors stands up for Aryna Sabalenka on her participation in the Miami Open

Tennis legend Jimmy Connors has backed Aryna Sabalenka, who chose to compete at the Miami Open in 2024 following the unexpected death of her former boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov. Connors urged people who were doubting Sabalenka’s participation to keep their opinions to themselves since they believed the rising star from Belarus would face criticism whether she […]...2024
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• The Outsider: A Memoir

Jimmy Connors is an American tennis player who held the #1 ATP ranking for 268 weeks. That includes a 160-week streak from 1974 to 1977. The post The Outsider: A Memoir appeared first on Fiend At Court....2024
• Carlos Alcaraz’s rocky start to the season explained by ATP legend Jimmy Connors as he offers solution to the real problem

Carlos Alcaraz has had a very rough start to the 2024 season. He first lost to Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinal of the Australian Open and then went...2024
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• Jimmy Connors says what Alcaraz needs to do right now to counter Sinner and the opposition

American tennis legend Jimmy Connors recently gave Carlos Alcaraz some advice, as the young Spaniard seems to be struggling with his form. After his defeat by Novak Djokovic in the Cincinnati Masters final of 2023, Alcaraz’s tennis game declined. The Spaniard’s journey has not been easy since. His poor performance in 2024 added fuel to […]...2024
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• 'The game is better with him,' Jimmy Connors hails Rafael Nadal’s impact as the Spaniard approaches closer to retirement
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• Nadal on "Amazing" Comeback and Main Aim
Rafael Nadal rolled past Dominic Thiem in his Brisbane return—and shared his primary goal. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, January 2, 2024 History advises of the calm before the storm. History never traded ferocious forehands with Rafael Nadal. More: Richard Evans on HOF, GOAT and Top Rivalries Playing his first match in nearly a year, Nadal unle...2024
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• Book Excerpt: Facing Monica Seles
"She brought another level to the game. She changed the whole complexion of the game," Chrissie Evert says of Monica Seles. By Scoop Malinowski | Thursday, June 22, 2023 Monica Seles is much more than a Grand Slam champion. The two-handed titan is a game-changing champion. Alcaraz: Federer's Elegance Inspires Grass Game Fellow pros, including Venus Williams, Serena Williams and ...2023
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• Connors Not Worried About Djokovic Getting Discouraged Amid Injury Struggles

Tennis legend Jimmy Connors advised Novak Djokovic to remain resilient despite facing challenges with form and injury. As former World No. 1 on the ATP Tour, Connors knows a thing or two about dealing with the ups and downs of a professional tennis career....2023
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• ATP Rankings: Nadal Drops out of Top 10 for First Time Since April 25, 2005
The Spaniard falls to No.13 in this week's rankings By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday March 19, 2023 When Rafael Nadal first climbed into the top-10 debut on April 25, 2005, none of us had any idea that he’d remain there for nearly 18 years. The Spaniard won 22 Grand Slams, encountered myriad injuries, and moved up and down the rankings for nearly 2 full decades, but never – ...2023
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"The match between Arthur Ashe and Jimmy Connors in the Finals of Wimbledon in 1975 does not appear on any credible list of the greatest The post Ashe vs Connors: Wimbledon 1975 – Tennis that went beyond centre court appeared first on Fiend At Court."

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"With his victory, the Serbian has now reached 14 Wimbledon quarter-finals, equaling Jimmy Connors in second place on the all-time list."

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"Then, when asked, you show your father's picture, which is Jimmy Connors."

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"WASHINGTON (AP) The past champions whose names line the grandstands at the Citi Open include Andre Agassi (five times), Jimmy Connors, Stefan Edberg and Ivan Lendl."

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"Men's tennis from the days of John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors."

• Carlos Alcaraz’s rocky start to the season explained by ATP legend Jimmy Connors as he offers solution to the real problem
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• After Paris, Djokovic Sets Sights on Connors' Record of 109 Titles
The 24-time major champion continues to rewrite the tennis record books at every turn. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday November 6, 2023 Novak Djokovic may be 36 and closer to the end of his legendary career than the beginning, but the World No.1 still believes he has it in his power to break all the records that he has yet to break. That includes the ATP’s all-time title record, on...2023
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• Book Excerpt: Facing Monica Seles
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• Long Ball TONight
First thing you do in Cincy? Eat some spaghetti with chili. Second thing you do, take a picture by the Harambe statue in front of the Cincy Zoo. Third thing you do, make a wager with Pete Rose's bookie. Fourth thing, tell people that like Johnny Bench used to hold seven baseballs in his hand, your daddy used to hold eight. Then, when asked, you show your father's picture, which is Jimmy Connors. F...2022
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• Nadal's Indian Wells' Comeback Set for March 7
Rafael Nadal makes his long-awaited comeback on Thursday night, March 7th at the BNP Paribas Open. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, February 28, 2024 Get ready for Rafa Time. Rafael Nadal will make his long-awaited return to action on Thursday night, March 7th at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, the tournament announced. More: James Blake Q&A More: Richard E...2024
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• After Paris, Djokovic Sets Sights on Connors' Record of 109 Titles
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• Wawrinka Becomes Oldest Man to Win US Open Match Since Connors in 1992
The former champion is into round two and feeling good about his chances of going further. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday August 28, 2023 This is what they paid for. This is what they want! Taking a page from a playbook from a bygone era, Stan Wawrinka defeated Yoshihito Nishioka on Tuesday night in New York to become the oldest man to reach round two since Jimmy Connors in 1992. Th...2023
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• By the Numbers: Alcaraz's First Title on Grass
The Spaniard clicked a cluster of milestones when he won the trophy in Queen's on Sunday. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday June 25, 2023 Carlos Alcaraz expanded his growing empire to the grass on Sunday at Queen’s Club, winning his first title on the surface – and 11th overall – with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the final. The 20-year-o...2023
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• Book Excerpt: Facing Monica Seles
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• Jimmy Connors stands up for Aryna Sabalenka on her participation in the Miami Open
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• Nadal's Indian Wells' Comeback Set for March 7
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• Nadal on "Amazing" Comeback and Main Aim
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• Medvedev Defended By Former World No. 1 After Showing Crowd Middle Finger

Daniil Medvedev had an interesting moment with the crowd in Paris and former ATP player Jimmy Connors defended his actions. Medvedev clashed with the crowd during the Paris Masters loss to Dimitrov....2023
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• 'Tough Relationship But Trust Is Special': Connors On Players Being Coached By Parents

Jimmy Connors shared his thoughts about the complicated coaching partnership between players and their parents in light of Ben Shelton 's current situation....2023
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• Sorting through, part 1

I don't know about you other bloggers but sometimes I have big plans for this blog, but the plans are too big and halfway in the middle of prepping, I look at the clock and I have to pivot to Plan B or Plan C.I don't mean to say that anything in Plan B or Plan C is second-best, it's just not what I had planned for today. I had planned the next installment of the 1975 Topps Worst-To-Best...2023
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• Djokovic, On the Key to 24: Not Thinking About It
The Grand Slam guru didn't let his mind get sidetracked by the historical implications of the final. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday September 10, 2023 Novak Djokovic kept the memory of his 6-4 6-4 6-4 defeat at the hands of Daniil Medvedev in the 2021 US Open final close to him as he prepared for his tenth US Open final in New York. Not wanting to get caught up in the moment, thi...2023
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• BEWARE THE TENNIS WOUNDED DUCK

Gael Monfils, his tennis shirt stained with clay from numerous falls during this nearly 3-hour match, is bent over his racket, looking like he can't go on. Will he continue? Can he even run to another ball?You bet he can!During his long career, Gael Monfils has been involved in many matches like this. Gael Monfils employs the classic "wounded duck" strategy often and successfully.Imagine that you'...2023
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• Book Excerpt: Facing Monica Seles
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• Novak Djokovic wraps up win over Hubert Hurkacz to keep title in sight

Djokovic wins 7-6 (6), 7-6 (6), 5-7, 6-4 on Centre Court returnChampion has now won 32 matches in a row at WimbledonNovak Djokovic continued his march through the Wimbledon draw having returned to Centre Court on Monday afternoon following the postponement of his fourth-round match with Hubert Hurkacz on Sunday while leading by two sets to love due to Wimbledon’s 11pm curfew.A day later, Djokovic ...2023
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• 'The game is better with him,' Jimmy Connors hails Rafael Nadal’s impact as the Spaniard approaches closer to retirement
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• Novak Djokovic Passes Roger Federer to Become the Oldest No.1 in Tennis History
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• Jimmy Connors stands up for Aryna Sabalenka on her participation in the Miami Open
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• The Outsider: A Memoir
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• Jimmy Connors says what Alcaraz needs to do right now to counter Sinner and the opposition
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• Djokovic's Dream: Gold Standard
Novak Djokovic aims to realize a dream in 2024. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, November 20, 2023 No champion delivers dazzling encores quite like Novak Djokovic does. World No. 1 Djokovic demolished home hero Jannik Sinner to capture his record seventh ATP Finals championship in Turin on Sunday. More: Alcaraz Sweeps Into Djokovic Rematch in Turin Djokovic's dominant wee...2023
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• ATP Rankings: Nadal Drops out of Top 10 for First Time Since April 25, 2005
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• July 23, 1973: No Respect For Age
When you think of tennis figures suffering under the yoke of casual sexism in the early 1970s, Jimmy Connors is not the first name that comes to mind. And yet. Connors, 20 years old and yet to establish himself as an equal of Stan Smith, Rod Laver, and their ilk, was best known in the … Continue reading July 23, 1973: No Respect For Age...2023
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