Djokovic entered the top 100 of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) at age 18, and in July 2006 he won his first ATP event. After advancing to the semifinals at both the French Open and Wimbledon in 2007, he reached the finals of that year’s U.S. Open but lost in straight sets to Roger Federer.
Hereof, at what age did Nadal start playing tennis?
Nadal grew up in a sports-minded family; his uncle Miguel Angel Nadal was a professional association football (soccer) player who competed in the 2002 World Cup. Rafael began playing tennis at age four, guided by another uncle, Toni Nadal, who remained his coach on the professional tour.
Also, how old was Federer when he won first Slam? A Wimbledon junior champion in 1998, Federer won his first Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon in 2003 at age 21. In 2004, he won three out of the four major singles titles and the ATP Finals, a feat he repeated in 2006 and 2007.
Similarly, when did Federer turned pro?
1998
Who has been number 1 in tennis the longest?
Roger Federer
| Characteristic | Number of weeks at No. 1 |
|---|---|
| Roger Federer (SUI) | 310 |
| Pete Sampras (USA) | 286 |
| Novak Djokovic (SRB) | 275 |
| Ivan Lendl (CZE) | 270 |
Who is the youngest player to win a grand slam in tennis?
Martina Hingis
| Player | Boris Becker |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 years 228 days |
| Grand Slam | 1985 Wimbledon |
| Category | Men’s singles |
Which Grand Slam has Federer won most?
20 Grand
Who has won all 4 Grand Slams?
Who has Won all 4 Grand Slams?
- Steffi Graf – 1988.
- Margaret Court – 1970.
- Rod Laver – 1962 and 1969.
- Maureen Connolly Brinker – 1953.
- Don Budge – 1937.