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Novak Djokovic Stands Alone As Tennis Golden Era Ends

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic walks with his coach Andy Murray, left, during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/N

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic now stands as the sole remaining member of the iconic Big Three in men's tennis, following the retirements of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament of 2025, commenced on Sunday (Saturday night EST) and marks the first major championship since Nadal, 38, played his final match at the Davis Cup in November. Federer bid farewell to the sport in 2021, officially announcing his retirement in 2022.

For many players like Francisco Cerúndolo, a top 20-ranked player from Argentina, witnessing the end of this tennis era is bittersweet. Having grown up watching these legends dominate the sport, transitioning to competing against them has been a remarkable journey.

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