Hot Djokovic still short of game's best winning streaks
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic's victory over world number one Rafael Nadal in the final of the Miami Masters extended his winning streak in 2011 to 24 matches.
Djokovic has now won four titles this year, including the first major of the year – the Australian Open. His winning run is impressive but it's not on my list of the best winning streaks in tennis – at least not yet!
Here are my top five:
5. John McEnroe – The seven-time major singles champion won 39 straight matches at the start of the 1984 season. The streak was snapped by Ivan Lendl in a dramatic five-set French Open final – a defeat which McEnroe says still haunts him to this day.
4. Steffi Graf – The German great had an incredible 17-year career – but her standout 12 months was in 1988 when she not only won all four major titles, but also claimed an Olympic gold medal in what is known as a 'Golden Grand Slam.' It hasn't been done since.
3. Pete Sampras – 'Pistol Pete' finished as men's world number one for six consecutive years – an amazing run, which not even Roger Federer has managed.
2. Roger Federer – The Swiss maestro was the model of consistency as he reached 23 straight major semifinals and was on top of the world rankings for a record 237 weeks in a row.
1. Martina Navratilova – If you think Djokovic's winning streak is good, imagine winning 74 matches on the bounce! Martina somehow managed it in 1984. It's the longest winning tennis streak in history and surely will never be broken!
There are so many other great tennis streaks – including Martina's six straight Wimbledon Championships and Roger Federer and Bjorn Borg's five. Federer also won five straight at the US Open while Steffi reached thirteen consecutive major singles finals!
Which are your favorite?
Candy Reid, next time just try not to add pears and apples together
if Mr Novak was from any West country he would be The best but becouse he is from East Europe we do not want tosee how amzing he realy is !!!
Novak is The Best and your opinion ans comparables are silly..
Spoer should not be cofused w the politics !
I would rate Steffi and Roger are the most impressive winning run they had in their career. Now expecting one from Nadal ! But overall my favorite is Pete Sampras!
Ok, but. None of the above had to do it against Nadal and Federer being their opponent. The above mentioned are two of the best players in game ever, that said Novak's feat is that much greater. So is the fact that Lendal's 26 game streak at the beginning of a season did NOT include a grand slam at the time.
What have you, Candy Reid, done in your life to give you the right to trash somebody's sucess?
.. and remember that Djokovic's strike is still not finished. When it finishes, you can compare him with others.
Your article is based on false analogy. Comparing apples and oranges is inappropriate, simply because they exist in the same medium (fruits).
One point only has sense. It is #5 John McEnroe run. All other is not comparable and belongs to different categories of tennis game. You made me laugh when you put Martina into equation.I know she feel like a man, but you went too far.
You must be deeply disturbed by Djokovic successful run. This is the only reason I can think that made you write such a garbage.
Interesting article; I'm not sure where all the hostility in the comments is coming from, maybe those people should read it again.
Djoko is great but remember that Del Potro is just around the corner.
lol, silly, silly man. Oh, you want to talk about streaks? heheheheheh
And than throw in some women in there as well, ahahahahahahahah
This article reminds me of one written by my favorite radio Norwich DJ.
Roger Federer
Steffi Graf
Bjorn Borg
Keep going Candy.Your blogs are fun!
@ Tennisnut McEnroe's 42 win streak also didnt't include GS at the time. Besides, like someone has already mentioned, none of those streaks included 5 matches vs players such as Federer and Nadal who are among 3 best players of all time.
Those are all great streaks, especially Roger's semi streak. Since clay court season is upon us, how about also mentioning Nadal's 81 straight matches won on clay, the most consecutive matches ever won on any surface.
OK Guys,You are all correct....Still, Nole is streeming upwards...And that is the fact...Let's wait..let's wait...
Vilas won 50 straight including French Open.
Interesting blog, great research. Can't understand some of these comments, Nettler can't even get his fruits right.
Keep up the good work Candy!
yeah...
all around vilas had the best winning streak.
federer hard court streak and nadal clay streak are also worth telling
Esther Vergeer is on a 400+ match winning streak. Her last loss came back on the 30th January 2003, which included a streak of 250 consecutive sets won.
Djokovic is best player in world.I love him
Miranda
djokovic since i dont have your phone number i can't talk to you and assure you with so many unbeatable facts that you are the best player in the world and that you can most definitly and without any doubt have and extend your unbeatable record i can only hope that you are smart enough to continue winning and not let anything mess with your mind
djokovic,nadal federed – ths list is now and for next 10 yeard.
Go Joker 🙂