Lleyton Hewitt And His Induction Into Tennis Hall Of Fame: Life, Career, And Net Worth
Lleyton Hewitt has been inducted into the tennis hall of fame by the federation. This is such a proud moment for the player and his family. The two-time majors champion has been given this hour after several years of his retirement. Better than never, Leyton Hewitt carried the burden of the entire nation for many years. He remained Australia’s number 1 for the majority of years of his career. Hewitt has been loved by everyone in the sporting community and always played with his heart on his sleeves. A fan favorite for sure, Hewitt always maintained good relations with his fellow tennis players. It has been a fruitful journey for the hardworking Australian.
The news of him being included in the hall of fame has come as a surprise. The former US Open and Wimbledon winner did not expect this to happen. Good recognition by the tennis federation to recognize such a champion player. He competed in an era where Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, and Marat Safin were dominating the sport. Lleyton still managed somehow and kept his name at the top amongst the best. His playing style was fairly simple. There was nothing unique in his game making him a standout. But what made him one the best was his fighting spirit, his ability to cover a certain distance, and the desire to win.
Let us have a look at the life, career, earnings, and net worth of Lleyton Hewit.
Lleyton Hewitt was born on 24 February 1981 in Adelaide, Australia. He is a retired tennis professional who had a career of over 18 years. Both parents were associated with sports in a way. His father was a professional footballer. The mother was a teacher of physical education. Coming from a sports background, Lleyton started playing football first. By the age of 13, he took up tennis professionally and turned pro at the age of 18. Furthermore, he quickly gained international recognition by winning the ATP trophy. This helped him grow in a very quick time and how. The likes of Roger Federer and Andy Roddick were also coming through the ranks at the same time, calling for competition.
Lleyton Hewitt
He started making regular grand slam appearances in the year 2000. Winning the Wimbledon title in the same year with Kim Clijsters was a big achievement at the age of 18/19. Hewitt made a record by reaching the ATP finals by being the first teenager to do so. The following year was a rock solid one for Lleyton. He won the Wimbledon titles beating the likes of Tim Henman and David Nalbandian in straight sets. He followed with a lot of other wins and finished the second straight year at #1. A great season for Lleyton Hewitt as he dominated a lot of big players.
Earnings And Net Worth
The former tennis star earned over $40 million in career earnings. An 18- years + career, after many ups and downs, the net worth of Hewitt is estimated to be around $25 million.
Wimbledon 2022 Day 10 just gave everything the tennis fans were hoping for. Rafa was suffering, in pain, and was 1-2 down in the match. But like every other time, he managed, and he managed it well. In five sets, he finished off the match, the fifth going to the tie-breaker. In the tie-breaker, Nadal looked at his absolute, made the least number of unforced errors, and won it 10-4. Despite carrying an injury from the second set onwards and restrictions in his movements, he somehow found a way against such a tough opponent, T . Fritz. The American was in exceptional form leading up to the quarter-finals. He did not lose a set a single set in his previous four rounds against formidable opponents. With this win, Rafa is now two matches close to his third grand slam trophy of the year. He will be left with only US Open to complete his career grand slam.
Novak Djokovic has already booked his place in the semi-finals the previous day. He came back two sets down to complete the comeback. J Sinner from Italy was his opponent who played his heart out but couldn’t covert. Probably, the extra pressure of playing the #1 got to him, and he crumbled. Sinner was just one set away from victory but couldn’t convert. Credit to players like Novak and Rafa for never giving up and proving their worth time and again. Earlier today, Nick Kyrgios made history by reaching his first-ever grand slam semi-final. He played his quarter-final match against C.Garin. It was Garin’s first quarter-final appearance in a grand slam, and it was too overwhelming for him. Nick showed great temperament and overpowered Garin. He won the match in straight sets.
Wimbledon 2022 Day 10:Rafa’s Mental Toughness Yet Again Vs Fritz
It was again one of those days in Wimbledon 2022 Day 10, where Rafa was almost down and out but still managed to pick himself up. There was no reason for him to win it, but he did it anyway. The match started on a bad note for Nadal. Fritz definitely outplayed him in the first set, did not give him any room to play his shots. The American managed to win the first set 3-6. The second was even worse for Rafa in terms of his fitness. He suffered abdominal pain, for which he had to take a timeout. There was tension inside the stadium as people felt that it could be his last moment in the game.
Rafael Nadal
But as we all have seen time and again in the past, he came back, struggled, but found his way back into the game. With great difficulties, he won the second set, 7-5. Fritz was in no mood to sit back, though. His game in the third showed he had been so successful off-late. The third went to Fritz 3-6. The fourth set was an intense one as both the players were going toe to toe, breaking each other. Somehow, Rafa found that break he needed and won the fourth 7-5. The fifth set followed a similar story and the set went into a tie-break. In the tie-break, Rafa looked in complete control and finished the comeback, winning the fifth 7-6(10-4).
Semi-Final With Kyrgios
Earlier in the day, Nick Kyrgios won his quarter-final against C.Garin. Nick won the match in straight sets and will now face Rafael Nadal in the semi-final. These two have had their clashes in the past, and it will be interesting to see the outcome on Friday.
Novak and Rafa is a better love story than Twilight despite their fierce rivals. These two athletes have entertained us for more than a decade and a half. They have pushed all the boundaries of being an athlete, of competition between two people, and the result of this competition. There is simply no substitute for their rivalry. This is as good as it gets and probably will be. They have been fighting it out on the court ever since they were teenagers, and after years, it is still difficult to tell which one is better than the other. Without them, the entire last decade of tennis would have been dead. These two carried the sport on their shoulders, something they should be respected for, always.
Now reaching the last stages of their career, they still have a chance to meet in the finals of a grand slam. Novak Djokovic is already through to the semis, and Rafa is probably waiting for his chance tonight. They will meet each other in the final if they win their semi-final clash. Novak must have this burning desire after being defeated by Rafa in the quarters of Roland Garros. Also, he is two grand slams behind Nadal. While Nole is looking to reduce the gap to one, Rafa has his eyes set on the career grand slam.
Over the years, Novak and Rafa have given us one of the best matches in the history of tennis. Their rivalry for many fans surpasses Roger Federer and Rafa’s rivalry. Since 2006/2007, they have been competing against one another, and Rafa had the upper hand in the initial years. Nadal won his first Olympic Gold Medal when he beat Djokovic in the semi-finals in Beijing. That was the beginning of an epic rivalry. There were ATP 1000 masters matches where Rafa showed his dominance. Until 2011, when Djokovic suddenly emerged as this unstoppable force. That year, he beat Rafa in most of the finals they played, which was a terrible year for Rafa. For 3-4 years, Novak dominated the tennis world, winning every other tournament. Only after 2016 did Rafa find his rhythm back.
Since then, they have won almost an equal number of matches against one another. Rafa has recently managed to get in the grand slam race. He is ahead with two grand slams at 22, while Novak is at 20. Over the years, they have played some scintillating pieces of tennis, the best that has ever been seen. Their 2012 Australian Open Final and the 2013 French Open semi-final are one of the best out there. You can go to Youtube and watch these matches on the respective channels of the tournament.
Who Are They?
Novak is a professional tennis player from Serbia who became a professional tennis player at a very young age. Described as one of the best to ever play tennis, Novak has also held the record of being number one for the maximum number of weeks. Rafa is a Spanish tennis professional coming from Mallorca. Like Novak, he turned professional at a very early age and, till today, is at the top of his game. He is famously called the King Of Clay, as his dominance in the French Open is unmatched. He has 14 French Open titles in 17 years. This record is almost impossible to break, even in the far future.
Petra Kvitova is a Czech Republic tennis player who recently competed in the ongoing Wimbledon Championships. She is a two-time winner of Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014. She has been a pro for almost 15 years now. Considered one of the best players of her generation, she is also regarded as one of the nicest tennis players on tour. Petra is a left-handed player which always gives her an advantage as there are very few female left-handed players. She has faced a lot of ups and downs in her career and personal life but still kept her love for the game. A number of regular injuries have kept her out of action for long periods in her career.
On a personal front, she survived an attack on her house by a burglar. In an attempt to save herself, her wrist was cut badly and was out of action for months. Uncertain about the future, her fans prayed for her speedy recovery, and their prayers were heard. She came back even after such a brutal attack and continues to play till today. She has been a perfect role model for so many young women across the world. Her talent and desire to play have brought her so far into her career. She continues to be an inspiration to millions, and watching her play brings a smile to everyone’s faces.
Let’s have a look at her life in general, her career, earnings, and net worth.
Petra Kvitova: Life And Career
Petra Kvitova was born on 8 March 1990 in then Czechoslovakia. She has won 29 singles titles in her career, including two Wimbledon titles, the first in 2011 and the second in 2014. Apart from this, she has won 1000 Masters titles as well. In 2017, she was met with a knife attack when a thief tried to break-in at her house. This attack resulted in multiple cuts to her dominant left hand, and she was reportedly out for more than six months. But as strong as she is, Petra made a comeback earlier than expected and even participated in the French Open.
Petra Kvitova
She was strongly applauded for her bravery by almost everyone who follow the sport. She literally became an inspirational figure for everyone and has inspired millions of girls to follow the sport.
Earnings And Net Worth
As per many reports, Petra Kvitova has earned close to $18 million in salary. Her net worth is reported to be around $24 million.
Nick Kyrgios is currently the hot topic in the UK. His antics on and off the field create quite a stir every now and then. But right now, he is being discussed for his performance in the ongoing Wimbledon. He is performing far better than everyones’ expectations. Not that people ever doubted his talent, but his behavior and anger management issues were always a thing of debate. Often he has shown laziness in his play, not willing to deliver on the big stage and falling short of expectations. His short-tempered behavior is more discussed than his game. Anyhow, things are changing and we are seeing a new version of Kyrgios, a more determined version. In this year’s Wimbledon, he has already shown his caliber as a player, with his recent performance against Tsitsipas.
The Aussie has a natural talent for playing some shots which no other player is able to make. He is a true entertainer when plays his natural, fun game. There are a lot of fans who love him for who he is, as he doesn’t hide away his true self. Because of this he regularly receives a lot of flask from the media and the general public. He is compared to the likes of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal who are considered to be gentlemen and great ambassadors of tennis. However, Nick has remained the same and has never shied away from who he is.
Let us have a look at Nick’s life, career, earnings, and Net Worth.
Nick Kyrgios was born on 27 April 1995. He comes from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. His father is of Greek origin and his mother is Malay. They settled in Australia and provided a decent childhood for Nick. Apart from tennis, he has been a fan of Basketball since a very young age and describes his affection for it. When he was 14 years old, he completely shifted his focus to tennis. It was probably a better decision for him as he became very good at it. In 2013, at the age of 18, he turned pro. From the beginning, he had a different style compared to other players and that was his USP. He has six career titles to his name and unfortunately represents the generation that has not been able to sideline the likes of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal.
There are times in his career when he has managed to beat big players but it has occurred very seldom. He is in his prime age right now and with his talent, can definitely achieve a lot more than just a few wins. If he keeps his cool, works hard, and focuses on his game, he can be a major force. Hopefully, the current form and intensity that he is showing this Wimbledon continues and we get to see even better matches from him.
Earnings And Net Worth
Celebrity Net Worth states that Nick Kyrgios has earned more than $7 million in earnings. This amount can definitely improve if he becomes a little more dedicated to the game. His current net worth stands at $8 million.
Looking forward to seeing more of Nick Kyrgios’s future matches.
Roger Federer, the Swiss prodigy and arguably the best tennis player ever. Sorry in advance to all the Rafa and Djokovic fans, this is debatable but close to the truth. Roger Federer is the reason why the rivalries and the race to win the most Grand Slams began. When Roger started his career, the likes of Pete Sampras, his idol and the King of grass, was towards the end of his career. Federer met him in the fourth round of Wimbledon, where he ended up defeating Sampras. Soon, Sampras retire, and it was only Federer who rules the tennis world. In his prime, Roger just looked invincible and he was to a certain extent. Andy Roddick and a few others could only try to give him some kind of competition but to no avail. He was unstoppable.
Things became interesting when Rafael Nadal came into the scene. He was the only one who could give up competition and even beat Federer. They are rivals on the court, but off the court, they are always courteous. It has been more than 17 years, and their rivalry on the court still exists. But Rafa has said this before and continues to say till today that Federer is the best tennis player ever. It is his flawless stroke-making, his smooth forehand, elegant slice, brilliant forehand, and almost perfect serve that makes him the player he is.
Roger Federer was born in Basel, Switzerland, on 8 August 1981. From an early age, he started playing tennis and became a sensation. His style is very flawless, with a single-handed backhand and a lot of swag. He is multi-lingual as well. He can speak German, Swiss, French, English, and other languages. His career took off, and he turned pro at the age of 17. In 1999, he entered the top 100 in ATP rankings, and people started noticing him. 2003 marked the beginning of his dominance. His first grand slam title came in Wimbledon, where he beat Andy Roddick in the semi-finals and then Mark Philippoussis in the final. From then on, there was no stopping him. He started winning slams after slams. Till 2008, a five-year period, there was nobody who could stop him except Rafa.
Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal showed dominance on clay, and Roger couldn’t break his dominance. In 2009, Roger won his only French Open title when Rafa was shockingly knocked out in the early rounds. But overall, Federer became the first ever to reach the 20-slam landmark. For the last 3-4 years, Roger has limited his playing time, only participating in certain events. Now, 40 plus, Roger still continues to play tennis and has not discussed retirement but currently is out due to an injury. If all goes well, we might see Roger in this year’s US Open as the current injury did not allow him to participate in the ongoing Wimbledon.
Earnings And Net Worth
Roger Federer is by far the richest tennis player in history. According to many sources, his total ATP earnings are $129 million. He also earned more than $1 billion in brands and endorsements. Celebrity Net Worth states his net worth to be around $550 million. His annual salary is close to $70 million.
Carlos Alcaraz has been a sensation for a lot of months this year. His performances really garnered a lot of praise as he managed to defeat Novak and Rafa in the same clay-court season. This feat is hardly achieved by anyone, even the top players are not able to do so. Very rarely a time has come when this has happened. For the future of tennis, we hope this continues, as the young players have found it difficult. For almost 20 years, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic have been dominating tennis. It has become almost impossible for any tennis player, young or old, to break through that. Many have tried, and the majority have failed. Even if they won, it was for a very short period.
But Carlos Alcaraz seems different. He has the same fire and hunger that Rafael Nadal shows. His athleticism is supreme, and at such a young age, he shows maturity in his game. He just turned 19 in May and has already won ATP 1000 Masters titles. According to Rafa, “The only thing that we can do is enjoy the career of an amazing player like Carlos. Will be better, even if it’s interesting, you stop comparing him to me,”. “If he’s able to win 25 Grand Slams, it’s going to be amazing for him and for our country, and I will be happy for him. But let him enjoy his personal career.” “Don’t put pressure, extra pressure, on him. Don’t ask me every time… I am super happy to have an amazing player like him in our country.”
Let us dive deep into the life, earnings, and net worth of Alcaraz.
Born on 5 May 2003, Carlos Alcaraz is undoubtedly THE TALENT of his generation. Born and raised in El Murcia, Spain, Carlos has always been drawn toward sports. From a very early age, he picked up a racket and started playing tennis. He turned pro in 2018 and, in such a short amount of time, has achieved so much in his career. The only thing left to start winning is grand slams. This is one thing he doesn’t have in his cabinet. So far, he has managed to reach the quarter-finals of a grand slam on two occasions. First time in the 2021 US Open and recently in the 2022 French Open. After having such an intense clay season and winning against Djokovic and Nadal, he was touted as the favorite to win the French Open.
Carlos Alcaraz
Unfortunately, he lost to Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinals. Zverev played some outstanding tennis to match Alcaraz’s intensity and hard work. It was a terrific tennis match, and the crowd enjoyed it thoroughly. The eventual winner of the French Open was Nadal, on whom many people had their doubts. Currently, he is playing at the Wimbledon and has won his first-round match in an epic 5-set encounter.
Earnings And Net Worth
According to various sources, Carlos Alcaraz’s net worth is reported to be around $2 million. He earns an annual salary of $1 million. This is as of 2022.
Hope to see Carlos’s career grows by leaps and bounds.
Why is Novak Djokovic the bad guy of tennis? Is he really a bad guy? Or is it just an assumption? Sure we have seen many moments where he has lost his temper or smashed his racket quite a few times. But does that really make him the bad guy? He is a sportsman and arguably one of the best to ever play tennis. At his best, he has been unbeatable, no matter the surface. Even when he has lost, he has shown great sportsmanship to the winners and embraced them with warmth and humility. To label him as the bad guy seems unfair just because he is in the same league as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Those two have always been or acted as gentlemen in the game. Their persona and attitude towards their work have been top-notch, and their anger management is worthy of praise.
Maybe, being compared to them just in terms of behavior has cost Novak to be the bad guy. The incident in the US Open caused outrage among the fans. He accidentally hit the line lady while giving the ball back to the ball boy. In his anger, he hit the ball hard behind him, which straight hit the lady. On top of that, the lady was not young, and she straight fell to the ground. This resulted in straight eviction for Novak from the US Open. Of course, such sort of incidents creates a negative image even if the player is one of the best in the sport. Djokovic, in recent times, has had to pay a heavy price in terms of hate and negativity from fans inside the court and on social media.
Take a deeper look at the life of Novak Djokovic, a great tennis player and an amazing human being.
Novak Djokovic- Life
Novak Djokovic was born in 1987 in Serbia. As a child, he was into tennis and started playing at a very young age. He holds two records as a tennis player. To stay at the top of the rankings for the longest time, 373 weeks, and finishing the year as no 1, a record 7 times. He has 20 grand slam titles to his name, joint with Roger Federer, only behind Rafael Nadal, who sits at the top with 22 titles. He also has the most number of ATP titles, 37, one more than Rafa. Apart from all these achievements, he actively takes part in all the charity events held in tennis tournaments.
Novak Djokovic
He makes jokes and often entertains the crowd in exhibition matches, acting out other players. On the personal front, he is married to his long-time girlfriend, Jelena Ristic. The pair got married in 2014. Apart from being a fantastic tennis player, he is multilingual as well. Moreover, he can speak Serbian, English, Italian, French, and German.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, a trustworthy source, the net worth of Novak Djokovic as of 2022 is $220 million. He was the first player to receive $100 million in prize money. He leads the earnings chart among all tennis players. He has won a total of $153 million. However, his apparels partner since 2017 has been Lacoste. He endorses a few other brands like Head, Seik, and Netjets. His shoe partner is ASICS. In Forbes list, Novak Djokovic ranks 23rd in the list of highest-paid athletes.
Let’s just let Novak Djokovic be the great player he is and not troll him to the point to make him look like the bad guy.
For more than 15 years running, the GOATs in Tennis are Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic. All three have made us witness probably the best era of this sport, which will be hard to repeat. Such exhilarating, high-intensity, and ‘out of the world’ quality Tennis from these gentlemen has made us applaud them every time we watch. As a fan of this sport, the three players have massively contributed to the upliftment of the game and truly become legends. ‘King OF Clay’, Rafael Nadal, the Swiss Maestro, master of grass, Roger Federer, and the adaptive Novak. These names mean something.
At present, Rafael Nadal leads the slams chart by two. He has 22 grand slam titles, and both Roger and Novak are tied at 20. The three make up for a total of 66 titles. This is freaking insane!! Nobody imagined the future of Tennis would be 20-30 years ago. These three players have been completely dominant and, in the near future, likely seem to be the same. Over the years, their rivalry has produced many magical moments for us to witness. Today, I will discuss my personal top 5 matches played between the three players, totally unbiased. It will be really exciting to see and for you to read.
Top 5 Matches: Match 5- Novak Djokovic Vs Roger Federer 2019 Wimbledon
This is the longest Wimbledon final, beating 2008 final and making my list at no 4 in the top 5 matches ever played. Federer was looking for his ninth Wimbledon title and did not want a repeat of his losses in 2014 and 2015 Wimbledon. The match all the way looked equal, and both of them had their fair share of winners and unforced errors. The first went to Nole, who won it 7-6. In the second set, Roger came back and showed his class, absolutely pure class. He won the second set comfortably 1-6. The third was again a long and hard-fought set. So many brilliant and beautiful rallies, amazing winners, volleys, and lobs.
Novak Djokovic Vs Roger Federer
Djokovic again came on top and narrowly won the set 7-6. This game was completely going back and forth. The fourth set was a display of Roger’s ability to come back. He stayed in the rallies and, point by point, managed to take the fourth, 4-6. The fifth set, easily the longest set, had everything the audience wished for. Drama, passion, fame, respect, just everything. It took a score of 13-12 for Djokovic to come out victorious. Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer, 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 13-12.
Match 4: Novak Djokovic Vs Rafael Nadal 2012 Australian Open Final- Top 5 Tennis Matches
The longest grand slam final match in its history, the 2012 Australian Open Final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal ranks no 3 in the list of top 5 tennis matches ever. This match was so physically exhausting for the players that they were not able to stand during the post-match ceremony. In the first set, as usual, both players show their best shots to each other, matching shot by shot. Rafa took the first set 5-7. Novak bounces back and, in a convincing fashion, takes the second set 6-4.
The third follows a similar story, and Novak, with an upper hand, took the third, 6-2. Rafa, as always, is a fighter, who doesn’t know when to give up, and fights hard in the third. Long rallies, covering a lot of distance for each point, were sure a treat to watch. However, Nadal, like on many other occasions, manages to step and win the set 6-7. This makes for an epic fifth set. The fifth set, in hindsight, is really tough for Nadal’s fans to digest. He was 2-4 up in the final set but somehow loses his serve. From there on, Rafa was not able to recover and loses the set 7-5. After 5 hours and 53 minutes, Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5.
Match 3: Roger Federer Vs Rafael Nadal 2009 Australian Open
After the 2008 Wimbledon final, the duo meets again in the 2009 Australian Open final. Having already beaten Roger on the grass, Rafa looked to be the man to beat Roger again, but this time on hard court. Rafael Nadal takes a tough first set 5-7. Roger comes back in the second to win it 6-2. The third set is a very tough one, but Rafa edges it and wins 6-7. Roger again comes back and convincingly wins the set 6-3. The final set showed Rafa’s dominance, and he took home the set 2-6. 2009 Australian Open final, Roger Federer lost to Rafael Nadal, 5-7, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3, 2-6.
Roger Federer Vs Rafael Nadal
Match 2: Rafael Nadal Vs Novak Djokovic 2013 French Open Semi-Final
2013 was probably one of Nadal’s best years in terms of what he achieved on the court. Novak Djokovic was world no 1 at that time and was dominating the majority of tournaments. But French Open was one thing where he always felt short. He was in prime condition and had performed really well against Rafa on clay prior to French Open. That final was the closest, Novak managed to beat Rafa in the French Open final. The match lasted for 4 hours and 37 minutes. In the first set, Rafa kept it intact and won the first set 6-4. In the second, Novak showed his world no 1 class and won the set 3-6. The third was clear cut on Rafa’s side as he took it 6-1. The fourth was a very hard-fought game, and again Djokovic showed his class and came back to take the set 6-7. Fifth was a major deciding factor as it was no less than a roller coaster ride for both the players. With a lot of ups and downs, sometimes Rafa or sometimes Djoko, it was Rafa in the end who took away the set 9-7. After such extraordinary efforts by both the men, Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7, 9-7.
Rafael Nadal Vs Novak Djokovic
Match 1- Roger Federer Vs Rafael Nadal 2008 Wimbledon
Arguably the best match in the history of Tennis ranks no 1 in the list of top 5 matches ever played. 2008 Wimbledon was the start of Rafael Nadal’s career as an all-around player, especially a grasscourt player. Before this, he tried his best against Roger but was able to surpass his supreme grass play. Both in 2006 and 2007, Rafa reached the final of Wimbledon but lost to Roger. 2008 final was the resurgence for Rafa as he managed to beat Roger for the first time on grasscourt. The 4-hour 48 minutes match saw probably the best set of Tennis to be ever played. Many experts and ex-players believe so, and if you watch the match again on Youtube, you will also believe that. The match started off as equal as possible, and improved Rafa was seen as opposed to the previous finals. He gave Roger a tough fight, every point was hard-fought, and in the ninth game, Rafa managed to break his serve. He won the set 6-4.
Roger Federer Vs Rafael Nadal
The second set followed a similar story, and Rafa won the set again, 6-4. An amazing turn of events was to take place. As close as the match was, it was anybody’s game to win, and Roger displayed why he is a class apart. Under pressure to win and make a comeback, Federer won the third set in a tiebreak, taking the set 6-7. The fourth set followed a similar story where everything seemed equal. 1-2 down, Roger again managed to win the set in the tiebreak, 6-7 the score. Down to the final set, momentum had completely gone to Roger, and things looked ugly for Rafa. Famous for his mental strength, Rafa did not give up. The set continued with some amazing rallies along the way. However, none of them wanted to lose. It was in the very end that Rafa managed to break Roger at 7-7. The score was 8-7, and on his serve, he finished off the match, winning the set 9-7. Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 9-7.
The 135th edition of Wimbledon is here and we will get to see our favorite players back in action. In all-white attire, the players will come out to contest on the grass. A two-week tournament is sure to bring a lot of excitement. The lush green grass is ready, the white lines are set, and London is all set to roll the dice. Fans in big volumes are going to fill the streets of the city from all over the world and ever since Nadal is two grand slams ahead of his fiercest rivals, this tournament holds more importance than ever. Will Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer be able to come an inch closer to Rafa, or will Rafa go three steps ahead? Future has a lot for us in store.
Iga Swiatek, the Polish charm has been literally unbeatable for quite a while now. It will be interesting to see who can give her a tough fight, considering grass is not everyone’s cup of tea. There are a lot of questions about which Wimbledon has all the answers. 128 men and 128 women single players are going to compete. It is all about survival of the fittest, the smartest, mentally the strongest, sometimes the luckiest, and the most confident. The one who is all of the above is the one to take the crown. And talking crown, we will be getting to see the Royal Family among the crowd. The best sporting personalities are also sure to make their presence felt. All this can happen only at Wimbledon. So make sure you have all that you need before you sit down to witness the two-weeker extravaganza.
Wimbledon is here to give you the best of the best players. So let’s see who is there to look forward to.
There are a number of appearances that will be coming back after a break, for which we all are extremely excited. Roger Federer for sure, Berettinni as well. Murray recently had an injury at Queen’s so it is not sure whether he will be fit in the time but it will be great to see the Brit back in action. The ban of Russian and Belarussian players due to the ongoing conflict is a shame. We won’t see current World No 1 Medvedev trying his luck on the grass court nor we will see the ever-fiery Rublev. Belarussian No 1, and former World No 1 Victoria Azarenka will be missed as well. Even though she appealed to the WTA community against the ban, it is still in place. But with whatever we have, let’s see what all those players can bring to the table.
Roger Federer- Out
The Swiss Maestro, the legend, the player who has won this tournament more than any other in the history of tennis is yet to come back. After a long break and not participating in the clay season at all, Federer is still not there yet. Over 40 now, Federer is still not ready to leave the game considering that now Rafa is 2 grand slams ahead. There must be a fire in his belly to come back and leave a mark as soon as possible. People love Roger, we all do and Wimbledon without him seems incomplete. Recently, he stated that he will likely be fully fit by September 2022. His fitness is going to be a question, he has been out of the game for a long time now. We all hope that like always he proves us wrong and comes back stronger.
Roger Federer
Matteo Berrettini- In
The young superstar Italian is making a comeback after a few months of injury. He announced his return by winning the grass-court final against Andy Murray in style. There are a lot of expectations from him as he is a strong grass-court player. He has all the qualities to win a grand slam, so it will be important for him to perform well and prove his worth.
Matteo Berrettini
Rafael Nadal- Maybe
After winning his 14th French Open title earlier this month, Rafael Nadal is in doubt if he could make it to Wimbledon. He carried a nasty foot injury during the entire Roland Garros. If it was not for his doctor, he wouldn’t have played the clay tournament at all. He was constantly given pain-numbing injections which caused his foot to feel no pain. But according to Rafa this cannot continue for a long time and needs a solution. It is now up to the coming days to see how the condition of Rafa’s foot is. If it is fine, then Wimbledon is not a tournament he would want to miss.
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic- In
The current Wimbledon champ will look to continue his streak in London and come one step closer to Rafa. Presently, Nadal is 2 grand slams ahead of Novak. Last year, they both were at 20. After winning both the Australian Open and the French Open this year, Nadal is now two steps ahead. This is clearly a motivation for Novak, considering the availability concerns of Rafa this Wimbledon. He is surely the clear favorite to win this tournament if Rafa is unavailable. Otherwise, someone from the young lot has to cause an upset.
Novak Djokovic
Alexander Zverev- Out
In the semi-final of the French Open against Nadal, Alexander took one of the scariest injuries ever seen on a tennis court. The way he screamed just said it all. His ankle twisted so badly while chasing the ball, that it was hard to see. He had ruled himself out of the match, and Rafa automatically qualified for the finals. But one thing was sure Sasha was playing probably his best tennis and what a time to get injured. Talk about bad luck!
Alex Zverev
Wawrinka- In
His recent run of form is always a happy sign for tennis lovers. When he is in form, he can and has beaten the best of the best. We will love when Wawrinka hits those backhands down the line, down the memory lane. Isn’t it?
Wawrinka
Iga Swiatek- In
The Polish prodigy seems to be unstoppable. Her recent run or months of the run has been unmatched. She has not lost a single match for months now and it seems that Wimbledon is her next target. Her focus and intensity in the match are something others can’t be on par with. Will there be someone, to be able to take her out?
Iga Swiatek
Emma Raducanu- In
A superstar in the making, Raducanu, at only 19 years of age is British No 1 and hopes to make it big at this year’s Wimbledon. Suffering from a side strain earlier, she has had no match practice at all leading to Wimbledon. Emma and her team are yet to decide whether they will participate in a grass-court tournament prior to Wimbledon. For that, they have to apply for wild card entry, or else Emma straight goes to Wimbledon without practice. At her best though, she has a solid chance to beat Swiatek.
Emma Raducanu
Alcaraz- In
The Spanish sensation, who took the tennis community by storm is ready to try his luck at Wimbledon. Even though he is great on hard courts and on clay, the grass is something he has not been tested on. His recent tournaments have gone great for him but there are some questions regarding his performances in grand slams which he would like to break. He can be a force to be reckoned with and can cause serious threats to the likes of Djokovic and Nadal. An interesting prospect with an interesting future.
Alcaraz
For the first time in Wimbledon history, #1 and #2 are not participating in Men’s category. Medvedev for obvious reasons and Alexander Zverev for his horrific injury, both are out of this competition. We wish to see both of them in Wimbledon next year, hopefully.
