Djokovic’s ranking drop ends big 3 top-10 era
Dubai: For the first time in almost 24 years, the men’s tennis rankings no longer feature a member of the legendary Big Three inside the top 10. Novak Djokovic’s latest ranking drop has brought an end to an era that has defined men’s tennis for more than two decades, with the Serbian falling from fifth to 12th in the latest standings released on Monday. Djokovic, 39, was the final active member…
For the first time in nearly 24 years, Novak Djokovic's recent ranking drop has ended the dominance of the Big Three men's tennis players—Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and himself—in the top 10. The Serbian, now 39, fell from fifth to 12th in the latest rankings released on Monday. Djokovic had been the last member of the Big Three, with Federer retiring in 2022 and Nadal concluding his career in 2024.
Their collective 66 Grand Slam titles have transformed the sport, with Djokovic leading the trio in major championships. Despite this setback at the US Open, where he lost in the first round to Mariano Navone, Djokovic's impact on tennis history remains undeniable.
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