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With Novak Djokovic Continuing to Stand Tall for the ‘Old Establishment’, 22YO Italian Enigma’s Coach Finds Fascination as Two Eras Collide

Published Sep 16, 2023 | 7:46 AM EDT

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The ‘Big 4’ in the men’s circuit involving the likes of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray have always managed to enthrall the audience. While amassing a plethora of Grand Slam titles, the ATP legends’ remarkable on-court prowess was always on display during their respective tennis journeys. However, the ‘Big 4’ is likely coming to its end with the Swiss Maestro’s retirement and his old colleagues, Nadal and Murray struggling to keep up with their fitness levels.

It is the Serbian tennis star, Djokovic who is now carrying on the ‘old establishment’ while competing against the current generation on the ATP Tour. Emphasizing the same, Jannik Sinner’s coach recently revealed how it is ‘fascinating’ to witness the two eras collide on the court.

Jannik Sinner’s coach on how Novak Djokovic carrying on the ‘Big 4’ legacy

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Darren Cahill was recently featured in the Advantage Connors podcast show in which he talked about how the ‘Big 4’ is coming to an end. But the Italian tennis sensation’s coach touted the new generation of players to fill the void that will be left by the ATP legends. Cahill claimed that it’s been really “exciting” to witness many young guns that have now come through on the men’s circuit.

He further mentioned the names of Jannik Sinner, Holger Rune, and Carlos Alcaraz while asserting that these talented youngsters are pushing each other to pursue bigger and better things. However, the coach and broadcaster later asserted that the “old establishment” of the ‘Big 4’ is still there in the new era with Djokovic now competing against these young players of high caliber.

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While still performing at his optimum levels on the court, the 36-year-old also marked his fourth triumph at the US Open after overcoming the current-generation stars. In light of his recent victory, Cahill recently hailed the ‘Djoker’ during the podcast show. He said, “And then of course, you’ve got the old establishment still doing amazing things with Novak winning the US Open.”

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The 57-year-old went on to say, “So I think on the men’s side, it was really fascinating to see the young and the old meet.”

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What do you think of the Australian coach hailing Djokovic for carrying on the ‘Big 4’ legacy in the new era on the men’s circuit? Let us know in the comments section.

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Anurag Gusain is a tennis writer at EssentiallySports. Being a huge tennis fan, he enjoys watching the Spanish legend Rafael Nadal dominate other superstars on the ATP Tour. His coverage of Nadal's 14 French Open titles has been hailed as some of the best in the business, showcasing his talent for storytelling and his ability to capture the essence of the sport.
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