Tennis

SHANGHAI - Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic is through to the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters after a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Russian Roman Safiullin in the fourth round of the tournament on Wednesday.

World number four Djokovic, who won after 74 minutes of play, is now 3-0 head-to-head against Safiullin, who ranks 61st in the ATP rankings.

In the world of tennis, four tournaments stand above the rest, drawing attention from every corner of the globe. Known as the Grand Slams, these events are not only a test of skill and endurance but also a spectacle of tradition and excitement. Whether you're a die-hard tennis fan or a casual observer, the allure of these tournaments is undeniable.

Tennis is a rapidly changing game where new talent is always challenging the top players at different events. Getting to the top and staying there isn't easy, and many players have come and gone over the years. Some have shined brightly during their peak years and continued to compete against younger, fitter players to keep winning.

Nick Kyrgios has remained a doubt for Wimbledon after pulling out of the Mallorca Open amid knee injury concerns.

The Australian, 28, said he was still hoping to compete at the London Grand Slam, where he finished runner-up to Novak Djokovic last year.

According to former coach Serena Williams, the main criterion is titles won.
Novak Djokovic has that advantage over Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who are usually together with him in that story.

Tennis world no. 1 announced himself with several "story" posts on his "Instagram".
"Congratulations brother! You are the best," Djokovic wrote alongside a photo of Jokic riding a horse while carrying his trophies.

After a solid French Open, Grigor Dimitrov will be hoping to go far at Wimbledon this year. The Bulgarian is a rank outsider, but can Dimitrov cause a few upsets in the English capital?

Attention Turning to Wimbledon

PARIS - Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has won his third Roland Garros title and his 23rd career Grand Slam trophy after beating Norwegian Casper Ruud (7-6 (7-1), 6-3, 7-5) in the final on Sunday.

Djokovic, who won after three hours and 16 minutes of play, is also back in the number one position in the ATP rankings.

The world's best tennis player and winner of a record 23 Grand Slam titles, after the third triumph of his career in Paris, began the 388th week of his reign in world tennis.
Thus, he will have the opportunity to further improve the record that has been in his possession for a long time.

In the Roland Garros final, he defeated Casper Rudd 3:0 in sets and won his 3rd "Musketeers' Cup", thus becoming the first ever to win each of the Slams at least three times.
However, the 23rd Grand Slam title is much more significant as many consider him the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) because of that, but he didn't want to say that.