<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tsitsipas-clinches-maiden-atp-finals-after-beating-thiem-262805">Stefanos Tsitsipas</a> said he is targeting a Grand Slam in 2020 as part of his quest to finish the season in the top three of men's tennis, which has been dominated by Rafael Nadal, Novak <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/atp-finals-federer-eyes-djokovic-after-rebounding-against-berrettini-261773">Djokovic and Roger Federer</a> in recent seasons.

Tsitsipas was unable to claim his first major title at this year's Slams, two of which were won by the 33-year-old Nadal and two by the 32-year-old Djokovic, while the 38-year-old Federer came close to adding to his record 20 titles.

But the 21-year-old Greek ensured that the 'Big Three' will be looking over their shoulders in 2020 after winning the ATP Finals in London last month to finish the year ranked sixth.

"I understand that our tennis era is changing&nbsp;and our top three are getting older and we are the ones that are coming up," Tsitsipas told reporters in Abu Dhabi, where he is playing in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/novak-djokovic-wins-fourth-mubadala-title-187259">Mubadala World Tennis Championship</a>.

"Nadal, Djokovic and Federer have always been there and they will be there and what I have to do is go the extra mile and surpass them,&nbsp;that's my biggest challenge for next year.

"My goals for next year would be to win a Grand Slam title, finish the year in the top three, make the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tsitsipas-thrashes-zverev-to-reach-atp-semis-262017">ATP World Finals</a> again and win a Masters 1000 event."

Tsitsipas, who begins his campaign in the exhibition event against Andrey Rublev on Thursday, said he would not put too much pressure on himself to win a Grand Slam.

"I don't want it to be a matter of life or death," Tsitsipas added. "I've been aggressive playing my tennis and I'm getting to know what works for me and what I need to focus on when I'm on court, so it all comes with experience.

"I didn't have that much experience before because I hadn't spent that much time playing, but the more I get to play the top guys and the more competitive games I play, I'll keep learning. You can't win if you don't lose, that's how it works."

Stefanos Tsitsipas said he is targeting a Grand Slam in 2020 as part of his quest to finish the season in the top three of men's tennis, which has been dominated by Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in recent seasons.

Stefanos Tsitsipas said he is targeting a Grand Slam in 2020 as part of his quest to finish the season in the top three of men's tennis, which has been dominated by Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in recent seasons. Tsitsipas was unable to claim his first major title at this year's Slams, two of which were won by the 33-year-old Nadal and two by the 32-year-old Djokovic, while the 38-year-old Federer came close to adding to his record 20 titles. But the 21-year-old Greek ensured that the 'Big Three' will be looking over their shoulders in 2020 after winning the ATP Finals in London last month to finish the year ranked sixth. "I understand that our tennis era is changing and our top three are getting older and we are the ones that are coming up," Tsitsipas told reporters in Abu Dhabi, where he is playing in the Mubadala World Tennis Championship. "Nadal, Djokovic and Federer have always been there and they will be there and what I have to do is go the extra mile and surpass them, that's my biggest challenge for next year. "My goals for next year would be to win a Grand Slam title, finish the year in the top three, make the ATP World Finals again and win a Masters 1000 event." Tsitsipas, who begins his campaign in the exhibition event against Andrey Rublev on Thursday, said he would not put too much pressure on himself to win a Grand Slam. "I don't want it to be a matter of life or death," Tsitsipas added. "I've been aggressive playing my tennis and I'm getting to know what works for me and what I need to focus on when I'm on court, so it all comes with experience. "I didn't have that much experience before because I hadn't spent that much time playing, but the more I get to play the top guys and the more competitive games I play, I'll keep learning. You can't win if you don't lose, that's how it works."

Tsitsipas sets Grand Slam target for 2020

World number one <a href="http://www.wionews.com/search?q=novak+djokovic">Novak Djokovic</a> won a fourth Mubadala World Tennis Championship title on Saturday, coming back from a set down to beat Kevin Anderson 4-6, 7-5, 7-5.

Djokovic claimed victory on a fifth match point against his South African opponent who won the pre-season exhibition tournament in 2018.

The 31-year-old Djokovic previously claimed the three-day event in the UAE in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and has now matched Rafael Nadal's record of four titles.

"I'm a bit tired. We weren't expecting to play two hours and 30 minutes just before the start of the season," said Djokovic who is building towards an assault on a possible seventh Australian Open title next month.

Wimbledon and US Open champion Djokovic now heads to neighbouring Doha where he will be top seed at the Qatar Open starting on Monday. He will take on Bosnia's Damir Dzumhur in his tournament opener.

World number six Anderson is top seed for the Maharashtra Open in Pune, India.

World number one Novak Djokovic won a fourth Mubadala World Tennis Championship title on Saturday, coming back from a set down to beat Kevin Anderson 4-6, 7-5, 7-5.

World number one Novak Djokovic won a fourth Mubadala World Tennis Championship title on Saturday, coming back from a set down to beat Kevin Anderson 4-6, 7-5, 7-5. Djokovic claimed victory on a fifth match point against his South African opponent who won the pre-season exhibition tournament in 2018. The 31-year-old Djokovic previously claimed the three-day event in the UAE in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and has now matched Rafael Nadal's record of four titles. "I'm a bit tired. We weren't expecting to play two hours and 30 minutes just before the start of the season," said Djokovic who is building towards an assault on a possible seventh Australian Open title next month. Wimbledon and US Open champion Djokovic now heads to neighbouring Doha where he will be top seed at the Qatar Open starting on Monday. He will take on Bosnia's Damir Dzumhur in his tournament opener. World number six Anderson is top seed for the Maharashtra Open in Pune, India.

Novak Djokovic wins fourth Mubadala title

Over a year after welcoming a baby girl, tennis champion Serena Williams made an announcement of coming back to the tennis court.&nbsp;

The 36-year-old is all set to make a comeback against French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.

Williams will be defending her Australian Open title at the championship. &nbsp;

&quot;I am delighted to be returning to the court in Abu Dhabi for the first time since the birth of my daughter in September,&quot; noted 23-time grand slam champion. &nbsp;

Mubadala World Tennis Championship has been organised for a decade now.

Williams and Ostapenko will be the first women to participate in its 10th edition. The event will take place between December 31 and January 2.

Serena Williams recently took to Twitter and voiced her concern&nbsp;over &#39;baby issues&#39;.

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Alexis Olympia&#39;s teething problems had the tennis star distraught while she asked fans and followers to give her tips to tackle her baby&#39;s discomfort.&nbsp;

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The 36-year-old is all set to make a comeback against French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko

Over a year after welcoming a baby girl, tennis champion Serena Williams made an announcement of coming back to the tennis court. The 36-year-old is all set to make a comeback against French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi. Williams will be defending her Australian Open title at the championship. "I am delighted to be returning to the court in Abu Dhabi for the first time since the birth of my daughter in September," noted 23-time grand slam champion. Mubadala World Tennis Championship has been organised for a decade now. Williams and Ostapenko will be the first women to participate in its 10th edition. The event will take place between December 31 and January 2. Serena Williams recently took to Twitter and voiced her concern over 'baby issues'. Teething- aka the devil - is so hard. Poor Alexis Olympia has been so uncomfortable. She cried so much (she never cries) I had to hold her until she fell asleep. I've tried amber beads... cold towels.... chew on mommies fingers.... homeopathic water (lol on that one) but...... pic.twitter.com/hCRMJ0RhUQ — Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) December 17, 2017 × Alexis Olympia's teething problems had the tennis star distraught while she asked fans and followers to give her tips to tackle her baby's discomfort. Nothing is working. It's breaking my heart. I almost need my mom to come and hold me to sleep cause I'm so stressed. Help? Anyone?? — Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) December 17, 2017 × (With inputs from Reuters)

Tennis champion Serena Williams to make a comeback in Abu Dhabi next week

World number one Rafael Nadal has pulled out from the Mubadala World Tennis Championship, the season-opening exhibition event in Abu Dhabi next week, due to lingering fitness concerns.

The latest newscasts some serious doubt as to whether the 31-year-old Spaniard will be ready to play some competitive tennis by the start of the year at the Brisbane international, reports News.com.au.

The Spaniard will be replaced by compatriot Roberto Bautista Agut for the six-man event.Last month, Nadal had announced the withdrawal from the ATP finals citing a knee injury after he was defeated by Belgium`s first-time qualifier David Goffin in the opening match.

The injury had also forced him out of Paris Masters in November.Nadal had won the French Open and the US Open this year while returning to the top of the rankings for the first time since June 2014.

The Tennis player pulled out due to lingering fitness concerns

World number one Rafael Nadal has pulled out from the Mubadala World Tennis Championship, the season-opening exhibition event in Abu Dhabi next week, due to lingering fitness concerns. The latest newscasts some serious doubt as to whether the 31-year-old Spaniard will be ready to play some competitive tennis by the start of the year at the Brisbane international, reports News.com.au. The Spaniard will be replaced by compatriot Roberto Bautista Agut for the six-man event.Last month, Nadal had announced the withdrawal from the ATP finals citing a knee injury after he was defeated by Belgium`s first-time qualifier David Goffin in the opening match. The injury had also forced him out of Paris Masters in November.Nadal had won the French Open and the US Open this year while returning to the top of the rankings for the first time since June 2014.

Rafal Nadal withdraws from Abu Dhabi season opener