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For 24 years, the tennis top 10 didn't know what it was like to not have the names of Federer, Nadal or Djokovic
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For 24 years, the tennis top 10 didn't know what it was like to not have the names of Federer, Nadal or Djokovic

SAPO Notícias14 September 2026 at 13:05

For 24 years, the world tennis top 10 did not include a ranking without the names of Federer, Nadal or Djokovic. This streak came to an end after Novak Djokovic's elimination in the first round of the US Open.

Djokovic fell to 12th place in the world rankings, marking the first time since July 16, 2018 that the Serbian player is not among the top 10. The last occasion when the top 10 did not include any member of the so-called Big 3 was in 2001.

This historical change in the world rankings represents the end of an era of dominance in men's tennis, which lasted more than two decades with the constant presence of the three highest-ranked players in the world.

Why this matters

This historical change directly affects tennis fans in Portugal and around the world, as it represents the end of an era dominated by the three greatest tennis players in history. Readers who follow tennis rankings and competitions need to update themselves on this new reality in the sport, where new players are beginning to occupy positions previously reserved for tennis giants.

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