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Novak Djokovic extended his season-opening winning streak to 29 matches Thursday at the Madrid Open, equaling the best start in men's tennis in 25 years.
The Australian Open champion won all 21 of his first service points to defeat Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-1, 6-2 and advance to the quarterfinals. He was joined by fellow third-round winner Roger Federer and top-ranked Rafael Nadal, who advanced after opponent Juan Martin del Potro withdrew with a hip injury.
Djokovic, who is 31-0 since last year's Davis Cup final, is tied for third with Ivan Lendl for the best season start since 1980. John McEnroe won 42 straight to start the 1984 season, and Bjorn Borg won 33 in a row at the beginning of the 1980 season.
Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=6485333
Men's players to start 25-0 since 1980
Year Player Start
2011 Novak Djokovic 29-0
1986 Ivan Lendl 29-0
1984 John McEnroe 42-0
1980 Bjorn Borg 33-0
The Australian Open champion won all 21 of his first service points to defeat Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-1, 6-2 and advance to the quarterfinals. He was joined by fellow third-round winner Roger Federer and top-ranked Rafael Nadal, who advanced after opponent Juan Martin del Potro withdrew with a hip injury.
Djokovic, who is 31-0 since last year's Davis Cup final, is tied for third with Ivan Lendl for the best season start since 1980. John McEnroe won 42 straight to start the 1984 season, and Bjorn Borg won 33 in a row at the beginning of the 1980 season.
Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=6485333
Men's players to start 25-0 since 1980
Year Player Start
2011 Novak Djokovic 29-0
1986 Ivan Lendl 29-0
1984 John McEnroe 42-0
1980 Bjorn Borg 33-0