Analysts claim that the impressive win of third-seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia and the ‘lucky’ win of seventh seed David Ferrer of Spain could be a sign that the golden era has ended for the dynasty of the top two players in men’s tennis.

The declaration came following the major defeats of defending champions, World No. 1 Rafael Nadal of Spain and World No. 2 Roger Federer of Spain. Nadal succumbed to his compatriot Ferrer with an injured left hamstring while Federer failed to edge his way over the resurgent and frighteningly convincing game displayed by Djokovic.

"I think we're in a golden era, where you're going to have Federer and Nadal viable for a long time, but then you're also going to have this next group of guys," according to Justin Gimelstob, an analyst with the Tennis Channel, quoted as saying by Ravi Ubha of ESPN.com.

While Ubha of ESPN calls this a power shift in the balance of power in the men’s tennis, Lynn Zinser of The New York Times refers to the latest change of events in men’s tennis as the change in dynasty.

The New York Times even compared Nadal and Federer as ‘furniture’ saying the big two can be likened as such as they bring some kind of abnormality when they find them missing in the morning.

It added that tennis patrons and supporters have always expected to watch the current top two players at every Grand Slam finals since 2005 that Nadal and Federer have become dependable for great final match.

But not this time. Not after No. 1 Nadal left Rod Laver Arena at the semi-final match Thursday with a shocking 6-4 6-2 6-3 straight losses against fellow Spanish ace, Ferrer. And not after No.2 Federer persistently fought back but failed to win Djokovic’s aggressive attacks in the second semi-final match leading him to an impressive 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-4 victory.

Asked if ready to pass the torch, Federer, who has earned the reputation as Mr. Persistent in court claimed it’s not over yet when he said that ‘it’s not the end in any way, with a parting shot invitation to talk again in six months. Wimbledon Open is set in five months.