Big 3 Dominance Ends: Djokovic’s US Open Exit Marks Historic Shift in Tennis

The dominance of the ‘Big 3’ in tennis has come to an end after Novak Djokovic’s shocking defeat at the US Open. This marked the first time since 2002 that a Grand Slam title didn’t go to Djokovic, Nadal, or Roger Federer. Djokovic, competing in the US Open, lost to Alexei Popyrin, ending his tournament run. With Rafael Nadal absent and Roger Federer retired, Djokovic was the sole representative of the Big 3 in the tournament. This defeat shattered a 22-year streak, where at least one of the trio was always a Grand Slam champion. The last time this occurred was in 2002, when none of the Big 3 held a Grand Slam title.