Novak djokovic has the best claim to being the greatest tennis player of the ‘open era’

The Times of India

Novak djokovic has the best claim to being the greatest tennis player of the ‘open era’
14,Jun,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Hunker (verb)

Apply oneself seriously to a task. बस जाना

Synonyms: Squat, Duck, Bob down

Example: If you are ready to hunker down and get serious, this one's not worth it.

Transition (verb)

To change or to make something change from one state or condition to another. परिवर्तनहोना

Synonyms: Undergo, Transform, Change

Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Persist

Example: He transitioned into filmmaking easily.

Harness (verb)

Control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy. उपयोग करना

Synonyms: Control, utilize, Make use of

Antonyms: Cease, Hinder, Impede

Example: He will have made a machine that can harness the energy of the ocean's tides.

Uptake (noun)

The action of taking up or making use of something that is available. उद्ग्रहण

Synonyms: Intake, Consumption, Absorption

Example: It might be these characteristics that provide a kind of resistance to uptake of smoking.

Forego (verb)

Precede in place or time. पूर्ववर्ती होना

Synonyms: Precede, predate, Antecede

Example: The story of his mishap forewent him.

Ravage (verb)

The destructive effects of something. बरबाद कर देना

Synonyms: Damage, Devastation, Havoc

Antonyms: Assist, Aid

Example: Younger women are also not immune to the ravages of this disease.

Plight (noun)

A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation. गंभीर स्थिति

Synonyms: Predicament, Quandary, Crisis, Trouble

Antonyms: Blessing, Advantage, Benefit

Example: The African elephant is in a desperate plight.

Tireless (adjective)

Having or showing great effort or energy. अथाह

Synonyms: Vigorous, Energetic, Industrious, Resolute

Antonyms: Lethargic, Worn out

Example: Recent years have seen historic progress and tireless efforts to secure a lasting peace.

Solidarity (noun)

Support by one person or group of people for another because they share feelings, opinions, aims, etc. एकजुटता

Synonyms: Unanimity, Accord, Oneness, Cohesion, Consensus

Antonyms: Discord, Disagreement, Difference, Variance

Example: Demonstrations were held as a gesture of solidarity with the hunger strikers.

Rejuvenated (adjective)

Having been given new energy or vigour. नया करना

Synonyms: Revitalized, Refreshed, Renewed

Antonyms: Ruined, Destroyed

Example: The coach was full of praise for his rejuvenated side.

The editorial

Source: The Times of India · 14 Jun 2021

The modern version of tennis began in 1968, when the segregation between amateurs and professionals ended to result in the so-called ‘Open era’. Tennis fans are often drawn to discuss the greatest player of this era. It’s a tricky terrain as not only has technological advancement influenced the game through racquet materials that are discernibly superior to wood, progress in other areas such as diet and fitness also makes comparisons tough.

Moreover, conversations about the greatest are tinged with romanticism which tends to overshadow the achievements of some players. Novak Djokovic is one such player who, just on the basis of his performance over the 18 years that he’s been a professional, should be considered the greatest of the ‘Open era’.

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2. Synonym of Uptake

3. Synonym of Harness

4. Antonym of Ravage

5. Synonym of Transition

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