For the first time since 2004 Paris

[TheAssassin]

We will have a Masters event without the Big 3.

In each of the past 138 Masters tournaments we got to watch at least one among Djokovic, Federer and Nadal, who have combined for 99 titles at this level.

With Djokovic announcing his withdrawal from 2021 Miami Open about an hour ago, that streak is now officially over.

Spoiler

But don't fear, Mad Lad is here!

 

[tudwell]

Starting with his big run in summer 2019, Med's won a full 50% of the hard court Masters he's contested - 3/6. With a runner-up finish in a fourth. (Also won 50% (1/2) of the WTFs he's played and made the final at 50% (2/4) of the hard court slams he's played in that same span.)

Surely he's a comfortable favorite, right?

 

[Jonesy]

Strong era is finally starting. Disgusting big 3 brought the level down to new lows.

 

[Tiki-Taka]

Fortunately Murray got a wildcard so there is a Big 4 streak for this that is still going.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Disgusting big 3 brought the level down to new lows.

Three complete losers.

 

[Standaa]

these kind of news always make me sad. truly the beginning of an end for the golden trio.

 

[Third Serve]

these kind of news always make me sad. truly the beginning of an end for the golden trio.

This might well be just a blip on the radar lol

 

[Deleted member 629564]

these kind of news always make me sad. truly the beginning of an end for the golden trio.

Overreaction.
Without COVID-19 pandemic Djokovic and Nadal would go to Miami.

 

[Standaa]

This might well be just a blip on the radar lol

Overreaction.
Without COVID-19 pandemic Djokovic and Nadal would go to Miami.

ok. not sad anymore then.

 

[mike danny]

these kind of news always make me sad. truly the beginning of an end for the golden trio.

Well, if USO 2020 proved to be a false dawn, so will Miami LOL.

 

[Standaa]

Well, if USO 2020 proved to be a false dawn, so will Miami LOL.

it can't be a false dawn becasue false dawn means there was a promising situation at the beginning. there isn't one now

 

[Phoenix1983]

This might well be just a blip on the radar lol

The true end of the era shall be when someone other than the Big 3 + Murray ranks as No 1. This hasn't happened since Feb 2004.

Also, if one of those four men wins Wimbledon this year, there will be a minimum of 20 years between non-Big 3 + Murray champs at SW19 (2002 - 2022, or later).