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who also ousted Phoenix in seven games during the first round
who also ousted Phoenix in seven games during the first round
in Pony-Like Screenshots Thu Nov 21, 2019 6:12 amby ruogu1234 • 270 Posts
World No 1 Novak Djokovic insists the calendar Grand Slam is achievable after he captured his first French Open at the 12th time of asking on Sunday. His 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-4 success over Andy Murray allowed him to claim his 12th major title and join Don Budge, in 1938, and Rod Laver, in 1962 and 1969, as the only players to simultaneously possess the French Open, Australian Open, US Open and Wimbledon trophies.He will now attempt to become only the third man to sweep a calendar Grand Slam and the first since Laver in 1969, with victory at the All England Club his next achievable target before the final major of the year at Flushing Meadows in New York. Novak is truly astonishing Novak Djokovic is in unstoppable form after French Open win over Andy Murray Well, I dont want to sound arrogant, but I really think everything is achievable in life, said the Serb.You know, winning this trophy today gave me so much happiness and fulfilment. Im trying to grasp and Im trying to cherish, obviously, these moments right now. Whether or not I can reach a calendar slam, thats still a possibility. Djokovic celebrates with the ball boys and girls following his first Roland Garros title The last player to even have the chance of a calendar Grand Slam at this stage of the season was Americas Jim Courier, who won the Australian Open and French Open back-to-back in 1992.But he failed while even the likes of Djokovics biggest contemporary rivals, Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal have never yet even held all four majors at the same time, even though they have completed career Grand Slams. Djokovics 12 majors - six in Australia, three at Wimbledon, two at the US Open and now one in Paris - have taken him to within five of Federers record of 17, while he is just two off the 14 held by Nadal and Pete Sampras.Its incredibly flattering to know that Rod Laver is the last one that managed to do it (the calendar Slam). Its one of the ultimate challenges that you have as a tennis player, added Djokovic, who endured a nervous conclusion to Sundays final. Djokovic relaxes with the La Coupe des Mousquetaires in the locker room Djokovic won the first of his majors at the Australian Open in 2008 but had to wait another three years before claiming his second.In that time, Federer and Nadal carved up 10 of the 11 Slams between them. At the beginning, I was not glad to be part of their era. Later on, I realised that in life, everything happens for a reason, he said. Djokovic wins French Open Novak Djokovic beats Andy Murray to win French Open for first time Youre put in this position with a purpose, a purpose to learn and to grow and to evolve. Fortunately for me I realised that I need to get stronger and that I need to accept the fact that Im competing with these two tremendous champions. Gustavo Kuerten feels Djokovic is still improving as a player Meanwhile, Roland Garros favourite Gustavo Kuerten claims that what Djokovic has been achieving on the court was scary and believes he is still improving.Hes getting even close to Roger (Federer), said Kuerten. In a year or two, were gonna see him with a real chance of getting the number of slams (that Federer has) and he is able to get better every single year. Can Novak Djokovic complete a calendar Grand Slam? Tweet us your thoughts @SkySportsTennis or let us know your views by filling out the comment box below by signing in with Facebook.Check our news, views and expert analysis from Halle and Queens Club in the build-up to Wimbledon this summer on skysports.com/tennis, our app for mobile devices and iPad and our Twitter account @skysportstennis.By purchasing a Sky Sports Day Pass for £6.99 or Sky Sports Week Pass for £10.99, you can enjoy access to all seven Sky Sports channels and watch on a TV with a NOW TV Box or on a range of devices. Also See: French Open joy for Djokovic Murray vows to bounce back Novak is truly astonishing Murray v Djokovic: The Rivalry Ralph Garr Braves Jersey . Cornet won six straight games to rally from a 2-0 deficit and take the first set. The 25th-ranked Frenchwoman broke back twice in the second set before Bacsinszky saved a match point at 5-4. Orlando Cepeda Jersey . Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reports that the Raptors have traded forward Steve Novak along with a second-round pick to the Utah Jazz in exchange for guard Diante Garrett - who will then be waived. https://www.cheapbraves.com/ . In the opener of the World Group first-round series, world No. 18 Kei Nishikori defeated Peter Polansky of Thornhill, Ont. Kyle Wright Braves Jersey . Cleary also had two assists and Patrick Eaves added two goals for the Red Wings, who also ousted Phoenix in seven games during the first round of the 2010 postseason. Todd Bertuzzi had a goal and an assist for Detroit, which got a goal apiece from Tomas Holmstrom and Niklas Kronwall and suffered no shortage of offense despite the absences of Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen. Mark Melancon Braves Jersey . Gerald Green and Miles Plumlee? Green had bounced around the NBA when he wasnt playing overseas. The Pacers gave up on Plumlee after just one season. Now Green and Plumlee are key cogs in the Suns surprising breakout season.DELRAY BEACH, Fla. -- Top-seeded Tommy Haas accounted for American Wayne Odesnik 6-2, 6-1 in the first round at the Delray Beach Open on Tuesday, losing only 20 points on serve. The 35-year-old Haas won the tournament in 2006. No. 2-seeded John Isnerr had 20 aces and held every service game in the final two sets to beat fellow American Michael Russell, 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4.dddddddddddd No. 3 Kei Nishikori, No. 4 Kevin Anderson of South Africa, and No. 8 Lleyton Hewitt also advanced. ' ' '
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