The 10 Reasons in the ATP Circuit Why 2024 Will Be Unforgettable in Tennis History

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A wave of emotions has occurred during the eleven months of competition in a 2024 that goes down in history as one of the most important years for the ATP circuit in recent times. Generational shift, retiring legends, the culmination of Djokovic's only pending debt, and much more.

Men's tennis has experienced a turning point this season in many ways, with key events in the history of this sport that will be forever remembered. The retirement of Rafael Nadal, among other legends like Murray or Thiem, the emergence of Jannik Sinner with one of the most brilliant seasons in history, or the excellence of Carlos Alcaraz in crucial moments that has allowed him to expand his Grand Slam title collection. These are the reasons why 2024 will be an unforgettable year for all fans of the ATP circuit.

1. Jannik Sinner, the man who forgot how to lose

The Italian has had a splendid season, being the first in history to win the ATP Finals, Davis Cup, and a Grand Slam, winning 73 out of the 79 matches played and having won a set in all the duels where he has competed. Only four men dared to defeat him, and he has established himself as the undisputed world number 1.

2. Carlos Alcaraz, sporadic excellence challenging history

Even though it has not been a regular and consistent season for the Murcian, winning both Roland Garros and Wimbledon at only 21 years old places him in a privileged position in the history of this sport. The over two months he had between June and July show that when he is in good physical and mental condition, he is nearly unreachable as a player.

3. The emergence of a rivalry that could be historic

Sinner and Alcaraz seem destined to achieve very important things and forge one of those rivalries that could change this sport forever. The fact that the Spaniard has managed to win all three matches where he faced the Italian, highlights that strong emotions are on the horizon in the coming times, with one of those intimate rivalries that alter the history of this sport.

4. Novak Djokovic completes the circle of glory

What the Serbian did in the Olympics will endure in the collective memory not just of the entire sport but of all humanity. Those tears shed upon winning the gold, the only major achievement still outstanding, moved a whole planet that bows to the supremacy of one of the greatest athletes in history.

5. Rafael Nadal, the farewell to a legend

It is clear that one of the reasons why this year will always be remembered is the retirement of one of the greatest players of all time. The Balearic player tried until the end to return to competitive form, but his body did not respond as expected, leading him to surrender to the evidence. His legacy will remain eternal.

6. Dominic Thiem and Andy Murray bid farewell to a sport they honored forever

The Austrian and the Briton have put an end to spectacular careers that were limited in their final years by injuries. Murray's historic achievements are hardly reproducible, especially considering the players he had to compete with, and his farewell at the Olympics was in line with his usual fighting spirit and love for the sport. Thiem leaves unforgettable moments in the memory of all and will always be regarded as a significant alternative to the power of the Big 3.

7. Saudi Arabia doubles down on its bet on tennis

The celebration of the Six Kings Slam exhibition tournament can be considered the beginning of an almost unstoppable trend. Attracting six of the world's best and offering exorbitant prize money is a warning sign from a country that has no economic limits to achieve its main goal, which is hosting a major tournament on its soil.

8. Controversy over Jannik Sinner's positive doping tests

The foundations of clean sport, honesty, and trust in authorities were shaken when it was revealed that Sinner tested positive in two controls for Clostebol, and his case was silenced until it was resolved in his favor. Many were suspicious of how the issue was managed, especially when the WADA, months later, decided to reopen the case citing necessary clarifications.

9. Italy's consolidation as the most dominant country in world tennis

They have retained the title in the Davis Cup, ended the year with 9 players within the top 100, and five of them in the top 40 of the ATP ranking. Their success is not limited to Sinner alone, as competitive players like Cobolli or Arnaldi keep emerging, joining Musetti and Berrettini who are capable of achieving significant feats in the near future.

10. Check to the one-handed backhand

During this season, an unprecedented event occurred in the Open Era, with not a single player in the top 10 of the ATP ranking having a one-handed backhand. Finally, Dimitrov managed to end the year in this exclusive club, and both Tsitsipas and Musetti maintain the presence of this beautiful stroke among the top 20, but it is evident how the evolution of the game hinders the further spread of the one-handed backhand.

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