What was the longest Grand Slam?

It’s rare that a tennis match stops a nation – let alone the entire world – but that’s exactly what happened during the 2012 Australian Open men’s final. The match was between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, and it lasted a jaw-dropping five hours and 53 minutes – the longest Grand Slam final of all time.

How many times has Nadal won a Grand Slam without dropping a set?

He’s the first man in the Open Era to win four majors without dropping a set. He also achieved the feat at Roland Garros in 2008, 2010 and 2017. He had been tied with Bjorn Borg at three. He’s now the fourth player in the Open Era, male or female, to win majors in three different decades.

Why is Djokovic not good in US Open?

The Serbian was defaulted from his 4th round match against Pablo Carreno Busta where he had hit the line judge with a ball.

What was the longest game at Wimbledon?

11 hours and 5 minutes
The longest tennis match of all time lasted for 11 hours and 5 minutes, and was a first-round clash at Wimbledon between American John Isner and Frenchman Nicolas Mahut in 2010.

Has anyone ever won US Open without dropping a set?

With the victory, Emma Raducanu becomes: The youngest women’s Slam champion since Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon in 2004. The first woman to win the US Open without dropping a set since Serena Williams in 2014.

Who has Djokovic lost to this year?

In the ATP Finals, Djokovic lost to Daniil Medvedev in straight sets but defeated Alexander Zverev and Diego Schwartzman in straight sets to qualify for the semifinals. He then lost his semifinal match to Dominic Thiem in three sets, ending his season.

What are Grand Slams in tennis?

These are some of the names we hear when people talk about the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and The U.S. Open. Throughout the years since the open era began in 1969, we have been witnesses and privy to some of the greatest matches ever witnessed on a tennis court. The Grand Slams bring out the best in players.

What is the first Grand Slam tournament of the year?

Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park. The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam tournament of the year, played annually in late January and early February. The inaugural edition took place in November 1905 on the grass courts of the Warehouseman’s Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia.

Is it possible to complete a grand slam in one year?

Tony Wilding of New Zealand won all three of those earlier majors in one year: 1913. It has been possible to complete a Grand Slam in most years and most disciplines since 1925.

What is a boxed set Grand Slam?

• Super Slam – you win all four majors plus the Year-End Championship. • Boxed Set Grand Slam – you get a Grand Slam in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles in one calendar year. This has never been done. • Career Boxed Set – you get a Grand Slam in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles throughout the course of your career.