Jimmy Connors claims Novak Djokovic has ‘exposed tennis’ by winning the China Open title
Tennis legend Jimmy Connors discusses Novak Djokovic's recent China Open victory. He suggests that Djokovic's continued success at his age highlights a potential gap in the current generation of younger players.
Why it matters
It provides insight into the longevity of elite athletes and the competitive dynamics of professional tennis.
Jimmy Connors currently holds the record for most titles in Open Era history, with 109.
When Roger Federer came along and started winning freely, that incredible figure suddenly seemed under threat.
The American will have been glad to see him retire with 103, six short of his tally.
However, there remains another star from that era who has just moved one step closer to snatching his record, as Djokovic won the China Open title earlier this week.
Speaking on his Advantage Connors podcast, he reacted to this latest triumph from the Serbian, whilst explaining how his run to the crown has actually 'exposed' tennis.
Jimmy Connors ' initial reaction to hearing that Novak Djokovic had won his 102nd ATP Tour-level title was a jovial one, laughing as he prayed: "Stay there!"
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in