Wimbledon 2021: 4 big records that can be achieved in year’s third grand slam- We are less than a week away from LIVE Wimbledon action. The upcoming grand slam tournament will witness top seeds in actions such as Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Ash Barty, Simona Halep, among others. Today, we discuss big records that can be achieved in the tournament.
Novak Djokovic
The World No.1 Novak Djokovic will be on a mission to equal 20 grand slam titles along with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. The Serbian recently added his 19th Grand slam to his career with a win in the French Open 2021 final. In fact, he is bidding to win three titles in a row after winning the Australian Open 2021 ahead of French Open. The 34-year-old, who became the first man on the planet after 5 decades to double grand slam titles earlier this month, is chasing his 6th Wimbledon title.
Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
Australian Open: 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021
French Open: 2016, 2021
Wimbledon: 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019 (5 titles)
US Open: 2011, 2015, 2018
Serena Williams
Can she finally bring an end to her title 3 year-long title drought in Wimbledon and win her record-equalling 24th Grand Slam? Watch all the live action on insidesport as we provide you full coverage of Wimbledon 2021. Serena Williams is just one grand slam away from equaling all-time highest grand slam record with Margaret Court. Since 2017 December, she has entered the finals of grand slams tournaments on four instances but failed to lift the silverware. Since her return after maternity leave, the 39-year-old has taken part in four finals but has failed to reach the elusive number 24.
Serena Williams Grand Slams:
| Australian Open | W (2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2017) |
| French Open | W (2002, 2013, 2015) |
| Wimbledon | W (2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016) |
| US Open | W (1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014) |
Margaret Court Grand Slam titles
| Australian Open | W (1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973) |
| French Open | W (1962, 1964, 1969, 1970, 1973) |
| Wimbledon | W (1963, 1965, 1970) |
| US Open | W (1962, 1965, 1969, 1970, 1973) |
Wimbledon 2021: 4 big records that can be achieved in year’s third grand slam
Roger Federer
The Swiss Tennis Maestro has an opportunity to go past his Spanish rival Rafael Nadal. The latter will not take part in the upcoming Wimbledon 2021. As a result, Federer has a chance to go past Nadal and reclaim his spot when it comes to winning most grand slam titles. He needs to bring an end to his title drought since Australian open 2018 in order to dominate among the top three.
Rafael Nadal (Spain)
Australian Open: 2009
French Open: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Wimbledon: 2008, 2010
US Open: 2010, 2013, 2017, 2019
Roger Federer (Switzerland)
Australian Open: 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2018
French Open: 2009
Wimbledon: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017 (8 titles)
US Open: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Simona Halep
Defending champion Simona Halep will be looking to repeat her heroics in Wimbledon 2021. Defending a title in women’s tennis is not a common feat among women’s singles of late. Serena Williams had defended the Wimbledon title in 2016.
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