Djokovic is world number one, Rafael Nadal world number two and Roger Federer world number three in the current ATP Rankings. For years, analysts, journalists and veterans have speculated about a changing of the guard; when tennis’s next generation will take over from the so-called old guard. The world number one is in enviable form as he awaits his final match of the tournament against a familiar yet formidable foe. The trophy will ultimately be won by a member of the so-called old guard of tennis. But for now, to the relief and amazement of many, tennis’s old guard stands tall.

Source: The Express Tribune January 26, 2019 13:30 UTC