US Open: 3 big records that Novak Djokovic can achieve in the US Open men’s singles- One of the biggest names in the world of tennis and in fact the World No.1, Novak Djokovic, is all set to achieve multiple records at the upcoming US Open. Djokovic will be looking to achieve big in the upcoming Grand Slam event. He has already won the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon. Now, he will be eyeing to win the year’s fourth grand slam and create history. He has also leveled up with the likes of legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Can he overtake them to become the Greatest of all Time? Follow us at insidesport.co to find out:
US Open: 3 big records that Novak Djokovic can achieve in the US Open men’s singles
Calendar Grand Slam
Djokovic can become the first player in the 21st century to achieve the calendar grand slam.
As many as 5 players have won calendar grand slams.
Steffi Graf- 1988,
Margaret Court– 1970,
Rod Laver– 1962 & 1969,
Maureen Connolly-1953,
Don Budge– 1937
As mentioned, no player has won the calendar grand slam in the 21st century.
Most Grand Slams
Novak Djokovic can overtake Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to win most grand slams in men’s singles. The three big players in men’s tennis have won 20 Grand Slams each.
Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
Australian Open: 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021
French Open: 2016, 2021
Wimbledon: 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021
US Open: 2011, 2015, 2018
Rafael Nadal (Spain)
Australian Open: 2009
French Open: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Wimbledon: 2008, 2010
US Open: 2010, 2013, 2017, 2019
Roger Federer (Switzerland)
Australian Open: 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2018
French Open: 2009
Wimbledon: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017
US Open: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Djokovic can create history at US Open
The 34-year-old can go to win his 4th title at the US Open, only second-highest after Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, and Jimmy Connors in Open Era. He will equal John McEnroe who has won the year’s fourth grand slam on four occasions.
MOST SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS- MEN
| Open Era | ||
| T1. Roger Federer | 5 | 2004-08 |
| T1. Pete Sampras | 5 | 1990, ‘93, ‘95-96, 2002 |
| T1. Jimmy Connors | 5 | 1974, ‘76, ‘78, ‘82-83 |
| 4. John McEnroe | 4 | 1979-81, ’84 |
US Open: 3 big records that Novak Djokovic can achieve in the US Open men’s singles
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