Novak Djokovic and most grand slam finals lost
Novak Djokovic lost to Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling five-setter in the final of Wimbledon 2023 – he also became the man who lost the most Grand Slam finals
Novak Djokovic has several incredible records to his name but the latest one is something that he would have really wished to avoid.
After his defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in the final of Wimbledon 2023, he had become the player with the most Grand Slam final losses in the Open Era. Djokovic has now lost 12 Grand Slam finals, one ahead of Ivan Lendl and Roger Federer (11). Rafael Nadal with eight Grand Slam losses constitutes the top 3 of this list.
Djokovic’s first loss in a Grand Slam final came at the 2007 French Open final. Since then, he has gone on to lose eleven more finals besides winning a record 24 Grand Slam finals. However, a section of fans on social media did not let go of the opportunity to troll the Serbian superstar. Let us take a look at some of the reactions.
Now that we know Novak Djokovic is the player with the most number of losses in Grand Slam finals till date, let us take a look at the other players who constitute the top five.
Ivan Lendl (11): Ivan Lendl is a former professional tennis player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his era. He reached a total of 19 Grand Slam singles finals throughout his career, winning eight of them. However, he also experienced a notable number of losses in Grand Slam finals, reaching the final stage but falling short of victory on eleven occasions.
Roger Federer (11): Federer has reached a record 31 Grand Slam finals, winning a total of 20 titles during his illustrious career. However, he has also experienced a number of losses in Grand Slam finals, falling short on 11 occasions. Hence, he jointly holds the second spot in this list alongside Ivan Lendl.
Rafael Nadal (8): Nadal is widely regarded as one of the greatest clay-court players in history and one of the most accomplished tennis players overall. Over the course of his career, Nadal has reached a total of 28 Grand Slam finals and has won 20 titles. However, he has also faced defeat in eight Grand Slam finals – most recent of which came at the 2019 Australian Open.
Andy Murray (8): Murray has reached 11 Grand Slam finals, winning three of them. However, he has also faced defeat in eight Grand Slam final matches. Despite these losses, Murray’s career has been marked by remarkable achievements. He is a beloved figure in the world of tennis, and his contributions to the sport have solidified his place among the greats of his era.
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