21 Million Dollar Man Novak Djokovic Made More Prize Money In 2015 Than Andy Roddick Made In His Career
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 24th, 2015 @ 11:40 am
Thanks to his ATP Finals title and his No. 1 bonus, Novak Djokovic finished 2015 winning an incredible $21,646,145 million on the ATP circuit.
The record-breaking amount lifts Djokovic career total close to $95 million for his career and just behind Roger Federer all-time mark.
ATP Career Prize Money Leaders
Roger Federer $97,303,556
Novak Djokovic $94,050,053
Rafael Nadal $75,888,125
Pete Sampras $43,280,489
Djokovic is …
Novak Djokovic Goes Into 2016 Tied With Both Roger Federer (22-22) And Rafael Nadal (23-23) In H2H Meetings
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 24th, 2015 @ 11:28 am
Following wins over both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at the ATP Finals last week, Novak Djokovic has leveled his head-to-head with both rivals as he enters 2016.
Djokovic has never led either player, but now stands 22-22 with Federer and 23-23 with Nadal after beating Federer 5 of 8 times this year and Rafa four times all in straight sets.
“They’re different rivalries,” Djokovic said of playing the two legends. “It’s …
Novak Djokovic: I Didn’t Expect This Great Season!
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 24th, 2015 @ 11:17 am
Novak Djokovic wrapped up his best season, and one of the best seasons ever, beating Roger Federer to win his 5th ATP World Tour Finals and fourth straight.
“This season definitely stands out,” Djokovic said. “I can’t say I expected it, not at all. But I always gave my best, and I’m always asking from myself the most. I was always hoping that I can play this well throughout the entire …
Roger Federer Isn’t Targeting The Rio Olympics In 2016, At Least Not Yet
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 23rd, 2015 @ 5:58 pm
After a tough 63, 64 loss to Novak Djokovic yesterday at the ATP Finals, Roger Federer looked ahead to 2016, revealing he doesn’t really have any concrete goals at the moment other than focusing first on the Australian Open in two months.
“It’s not my number one priority,” Federer said of the Rio Olympics. “It starts with the Australian Open, which is just around the corner. That’s what I see next. …
Roger Federer: I Will Not Gameplan For Novak Djokovic In The Offseason
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 23rd, 2015 @ 5:51 pm
Despite all his titles, all his wins and his runaway No. 1 finish, Roger Federer says he won’t change his approach to tennis just because of Novak Djokovic.
Rafael Nadal? Maybe. But not Djokovic.
After losing the to Serb in the ATP Finals 63, 64 yesterday, Federer explained.
“For me personally, not really,” Federer said. “Because I feel like I need to work on my overall game that is going to have an …
Novak Djokovic Beats Roger Federer To Win Record Fourth Straight ATP Finals Title
Posted by Staff on November 22nd, 2015 @ 5:35 pm
Novak Djokovic put an exclamation point on his incredible 2015 season by beating rival Roger Federer 6-3, 6-4 to win a record fourth straight ATP Finals title.
The Serb also avenged a loss to Federer Tuesday in the round robin, breaking Federer three times in masterful performance. He is also now tied with Federer 22-22 in their head-to-head.
“Against Roger it’s very specific,” said Djokovic who finishes 5-3 against Federer in …
2015 ATP World Tour Finals Open Thread: Novak Djokovic v Roger Federer
Posted by Staff on November 22nd, 2015 @ 12:40 pm
The 2015 ATP World Tour season culminates Sunday with the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals championship featuring two of the game’s all-time greats as World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and No. 3 Roger Federer square off for the second time in the tournament. Federer won on Tuesday 75 62 and leads the all-time FedEx ATP Head 2 Head 22-21. This is their eighth meeting of the season (Djokovic leads 4-3).
The …
Novak Djokovic v Roger Federer For The 2015 ATP Finals, Who’s The Pick?
Posted by Sean Randall on November 21st, 2015 @ 6:55 pm
What a perfect way to end the 2015 ATP season, with the two best of the year playing for an amazing 8th time as Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer clash with the ATP Finals title at stake.
The two former champions both cruised into the finals today, as expected.
Djokovic took care of Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-3. Rafa played good after a slow start but the match was never really in …
Poll: Who Wins The 2015 ATP World Tour Finals, Novak Djokovic Or Roger Federer?
Posted by Staff on November 21st, 2015 @ 5:08 pm
For the 44th time Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will meet, this time for the 2015 ATP World Tour Finals title tomorrow at 6pm London time.
Federer, who has never trailed in their rivalry, leads 22-21 including a win Tuesday over Djokovic in the round robin.
The two have dominated not just the Tour but also the winning combining to win it 10 times.
Who’ll win the 2015 …
Roger Federer Says He Doesn’t Change His Game Against Novak Djokovic, But He Does When He Plays Rafael Nadal
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 21st, 2015 @ 11:55 am
Roger Federer had some interesting insight into the difference he has between playing rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
“I’ve always enjoyed the matchup with Novak,” Federer said Thursday. “I think it’s always very cool and athletic and straightforward, unlike Rafa where I feel like I have to change my game completely to compete with him.”
So Roger admits to having to change up his game when he plays against Rafa who …
Roger Federer: Rafa Is Only Going To Be Better
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 21st, 2015 @ 11:39 am
Speaking Thursday, Roger Federer assessed the recent revival of Rafael Nadal, saying the Spaniard will continue his climb back into contention for Grand Slams and the top ranking.
“I think he’s only going to get better,” Federer said of Nadal. “’16 he’s going to have a good season if he stays healthy.
“Okay, maybe for his standard it’s not the best season. What is he going to finish, top five? It’s still …
Novak Djokovic v Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer v Stan Wawrinka; 2015 ATP Finals SF Picks And Pans
Posted by Sean Randall on November 20th, 2015 @ 9:37 pm
It’s quite a final four in the last ATP event of the season. And it’s a great way to end 2015 at the ATP Finals in London with Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal colliding for the 46th time and then it’s a rematch of last year with Roger Federer taking on friend and countryman Stan Wawrinka.
Before my picks, a quick recap of Friday’s final day of round robin play.
Going in, …
Novak Djokovic Sets Rafael Nadal SF At ATP Finals, Will Roger Federer Play Andy Murray Or Stan Wawrinka?
Posted by Staff on November 19th, 2015 @ 7:37 pm
One Saturday semifinal is set at the ATP Finals, and that’s a sizzling showing between the resurgent Rafael Nadal and World No. 1 Novak Djokovic.
Djokovic advanced to meet his rival taking care of Tomas Berdych in straight sets 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic need only a set to advance to the semifinals, but he got two as he ran he record against Berdych to 21-2.
“Rafa has another match tomorrow and I’m going …
Rafael Nadal: This Win Over Andy Murray Is Just The Beginning
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 19th, 2015 @ 3:46 pm
Rafael Nadal picked up his best win of the season yesterday at the ATP Finals beating World No. 2 Andy Murray 64, 61 in round robin play. The victory over Murray was his highest win by ranking of the season for Nadal who’s had a bumpy 2015. But it signaled once again that he’s on the road back to the top.
“Is just the beginning,” Nadal said. “I need to …
Roger Federer Isn’t Sure How Long He’ll Keep His Beard!
Posted by Tom Gainey on November 19th, 2015 @ 3:31 pm
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After yesterday’s Andy Murray hair-cutting routine, much of the talk in the tennis world today has centered around Roger Federer’s new beard. Since showing up for the ATP Finals unshaven, Federer has won all three matches this week …