How Novak Djokovic achieved a rare triple crown in 2021
In short: In a single tennis season, Novak Djokovic accomplished a feat not seen in over five decades. By conquering the grass of Wimbledon, he completed a specific trio of major titles, mirroring a legendary achievement from the golden era of the sport.
The 2021 Wimbledon men's singles final saw Novak Djokovic secure his sixth Wimbledon title and his 20th major men's singles title. This victory allowed him to tie the all-time record of 20 majors held by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. More significantly, the win completed a specific seasonal trifecta: Djokovic became the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win the Australian Open, the French Open, and Wimbledon in the same calendar year.
This victory also placed him in an elite group of players to achieve the 'Surface Slam,' winning major titles on three different surfaces within one year, following in the footsteps of Rafael Nadal in 2010. Furthermore, Djokovic became only the fifth man in the Open Era to secure the 'Channel Slam,' which involves winning both the French Open and Wimbledon in succession.
The tournament also served as a historic milestone for the legendary Roger Federer, marking his final professional singles appearance. Despite falling to Hubert Hurkacz during the quarterfinals, Federer's performance stood out due to his seniority; he became the eldest player in the Open Era to attain a Wimbledon quarterfinal and the most senior individual to reach such a stage at a major since Ken Rosewall's 1977 Australian Open run. The tournament also signaled a shift in tennis administration, as the grass court seeding formula was abandoned for the first time since 2002 in favor of the standard ATP ranking system.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: 2021 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles
- Also: Wikidata — 2021 Wimbledon Championships – men's singles qualifying · CC0
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