Saturday, March 25, 2023

Novak Djokovic

Djokovic to miss Miami Open after being denied entry to US

World number one men’s tennis player Novak Djokovic has been denied entry to the United States over his vaccination status and he will miss next week’s ATP Masters 1000 Miami Open in Florida.The Miami Open main draw starts on...

Florida’s Gov urges Biden to let Djokovic enter US for Miami Open

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has called on U.S. President Joe Biden to allow Novak Djokovic to compete at this month’s Miami Open despite the world number one being unvaccinated for COVID-19.Djokovic, one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against...

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells amid visa row

World no. 1 Novak Djokovic has formally withdrawn from the ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells tournament, the organisers said on Monday, which indicates that the Serbs’ application for special permission to enter the US might have been denied.The Serbian...

Carlos Alcaraz motivated by ‘Big Three’

Former world no 1 Carlos Alcaraz, who will mark his 2023 season debut in Argentina Open after an injury setback, is aiming to learn from Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer to elevate his game to new heights.The...

Djokovic played Australian Open with 3cm tear in hamstring: Tiley

Novak Djokovic played with a three-centimetre (1.2 inches) tear in his hamstring during his run to a record-extending 10th Australian Open title, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Wednesday.The Serbian, who suffered the hamstring injury en-route to winning the...

Djokovic returns to top spot; Nadal slips to sixth in ATP rankings

After winning his 10th Australian Open title, Novak Djokovic returned to the No. 1 spot in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday.Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6(4), 7-6(5) in the final on Sunday and clinched his 22nd Grand...

Australian Open: Djokovic wins 10th Melbourne title; joins Nadal on 22 Grand Slam crowns

Novak Djokovic claimed his 10th Australian Open singles title, preserving his perfect record in Melbourne Park by beating Greek player Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6(4), 7-6(5) and equalling Rafael Nadal on 22 Grand Slam crowns on Sunday night.The historic achievement...

Djokovic tops Paul; faces Tsitsipas in Australian Open final

Novak Djokovic put aside some shaky play in the early going and took over his Australian Open semifinal against unseeded American Tommy Paul on Friday, winning 7-5, 6-1, 6-2 to close in on a 10th championship at Melbourne Park...

Djokovic romps on towards 10th Australian title, Linette stuns Pliskova

Novak Djokovic continued making his quest for a record-extending 10th Australian Open title look like a walk in the park by demolishing Andrey Rublev to reach the last four on Wednesday.The Serb, still wearing a thigh strapping but looking...

Aus Open: Djokovic trounces Alex De to set up quarter clash with Rublev

Putting his fitness fears to bed, Novak Djokovic breezed past home favourite Alex De Minaur in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals of the Australian Open here on Monday.In a dominant display, former world No 1 moved freely to...