It’s called a bagel in tennis because the zero in the score of 6-0 resembles the shape of a bagel.
Regarding this, how many times has Federer been bageled?
Federer over the course of his career has bageled his opponents 95 times and is 11th on the list of most bagels scored in history, a list led by American great Jimmy Connors with 198 bagels scored during his career.
Likewise, people ask, what is a donut in tennis?
Donut: alternative for bagel. Double/treble bagel: winning two/three sets to love. Egg: when the ball is struck high enough to obscure its visibility. Ghost in to the net: to approach the net from the baseline while the opponent is busy retrieving a ball and therefore distracted.
Has there ever been a triple bagel in tennis?
In tennis, a bagel is when the set ends with a score of 6–0.
| Winner | Opponent | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Stefan Edberg | Stefan Eriksson | 1987 Wimbledon |
| Ivan Lendl | Barry Moir | 1987 US Open |
| Sergi Bruguera | Thierry Champion | 1993 French Open |
Who has Bageled Nadal?
Rafael Nadal has been bageled 15 times in his entire career, with
| Bageled by | Tournament |
|---|---|
| Roger Federer | Nitto ATP Finals 2011 |
| Andy Murray | Rotterdam 2009 Finals |
Who has beaten Djokovic the most?
These 17 Grand Slam matches are the most ever contested between two players along with Nadal-Djokovic. Five of them were finals plus a record 11 semifinals. To date, Djokovic is the only man to have beaten Federer in all four majors and likewise Federer is the only player to defeat Djokovic in all four of them.
Who is better Federer or Nadal?
Federer leads on grass (3–1) and indoor hard court (5–1). Nadal leads on clay (14–2) and outdoor hard court (8–6). A total of 14 matches have been in majors with Nadal leading 10–4. Nadal leads 6–0 at the French Open and 3–1 at the Australian Open, while Federer leads 3–1 at Wimbledon.
Has there ever been a golden tennis set?
In tennis, a golden set is a set which is won without losing a single point. Yaroslava Shvedova had a golden first set in her win over Sara Errani at the 2012 Wimbledon Championships. …
Who invented tennis?
Major Walter Clopton Wingfield
What does ACE mean in tennis?
legal serve
Which tennis court surface is the slowest?
Clay courts