Kyrgios slams Djokovic treatment, Australia must 'do better'
2 years, 11 months ago

Kyrgios slams Djokovic treatment, Australia must 'do better'

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic has received support from one of his fiercest critics with Nick Kyrgios criticizing the way the world number one has been treated in Australia and saying authorities must do better for "one of our great champions". — Nicholas Kyrgios January 7, 2022 Kyrgios, who labelled Djokovic a "tool" after the Serb sought to improve quarantine conditions for players ahead of last year's Grand Slam, said the situation had been handled poorly. "Look I definitely believe in taking action, I got vaccinated because of others and for my mum's health, but how we are handling Novak's situation is bad, really bad," tweeted Kyrgios. "As his former coach, I am so close to Novak Djokovic that I would almost regard him as family -- but like in all families you sometimes have disagreements," Becker wrote in a Daily Mail column.

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Novak Djokovic to kick off new tennis season at Brisbane International ahead of Australian Open
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Novak Djokovic to kick off new tennis season at Brisbane International ahead of Australian Open

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Novak Djokovic will open the new tennis season at the Brisbane International tournament, a warmup event for the Australian Open. “I’m excited to be kicking off my Australian swing at the Brisbane International and to compete again at Pat Rafter Arena,” Djokovic, who will be seeking his 100th tour-level title, said. The tournament is scheduled for Dec …

Murray makes a comeback — as old rival Djokovic's new coach
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Murray makes a comeback — as old rival Djokovic's new coach

China Daily  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Britain's Andy Murray after winning the 2016 French Open final. AFP BELGRADE — Novak Djokovic announced on Saturday that his retired long-time rival Andy Murray is joining the 24-time Grand Slam-winning player's coaching team, starting at the Australian Open in January. "I'm going to be joining Novak's team in the offseason, helping him to …

Murray makes a comeback — as old rival Djokovic's new coach
Top News
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Murray makes a comeback — as old rival Djokovic's new coach

China Daily  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Britain's Andy Murray after winning the 2016 French Open final. AFP BELGRADE — Novak Djokovic announced on Saturday that his retired long-time rival Andy Murray is joining the 24-time Grand Slam-winning player's coaching team, starting at the Australian Open in January. "I'm going to be joining Novak's team in the offseason, helping him to …

Novak Djokovic welcomes ‘biggest rival’ Andy Murray to coaching team ahead of Australian Open: ‘Final chapter left…’
Top News
1 month ago

Novak Djokovic welcomes ‘biggest rival’ Andy Murray to coaching team ahead of Australian Open: ‘Final chapter left…’

Live Mint  

Novak Djokovic on Saturday announced that his long-time rival, retired tennis star Andy Murray, will join his coaching team. Murray's role will begin at the Australian Open in January, supporting Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion. Djokovic posted a video on X of him and Murray during the Scotsman's playing career, jokingly titled: "He never liked retirement anyway." The 37-year-old …

Djokovic hires Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open tennis Grand Slam
1 month ago

Djokovic hires Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open tennis Grand Slam

Al Jazeera  

Former rivals team up before new tennis season as Djokovic seeks record 25th singles and 11th Australian Open title. Novak Djokovic has hired retired longtime rival Andy Murray on his coaching team as the Serbian legend seeks his 25th Grand Slam singles title, starting at the Australian Open in January. Djokovic failed to win a Grand Slam in 2024 and …

Andy Murray to coach Novak Djokovic at Australian Open
1 month ago

Andy Murray to coach Novak Djokovic at Australian Open

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Murray commented: “I’m going to be joining Novak’s team in the off season, helping him to prepare for the Australian Open.
1 month ago

Murray commented: “I’m going to be joining Novak’s team in the off season, helping him to prepare for the Australian Open.

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic announced on Saturday that Andy Murray will be his new coach, which will be the latter’s first coaching stint since his retirement. According to reports, Murray will coach 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic at least till the next Australian Open in January 2025. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Ga4UlV2kQW — Novak Djokovic November 23, 2024 “Looking forward to the start of the …

Andy Murray to coach former rival Novak Djokovic ahead of next year's Australian Open in one of tennis' most sensational appointments
1 month ago

Andy Murray to coach former rival Novak Djokovic ahead of next year's Australian Open in one of tennis' most sensational appointments

Daily Mail  

Andy Murray shocked the tennis world on Saturday night as he announced he will coach Novak Djokovic in one of the most sensational appointments in the sport’s history. Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray, who retired from playing in August after a glittering 19-year career, will be part of his long-time rival’s coaching set-up for January’s Australian Open. Djokovic beat Murray …

Why Novak Djokovic believes it is 'important' Aussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios plays at the US Open - as their unlikely bromance continues
5 months, 1 week ago

Why Novak Djokovic believes it is 'important' Aussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios plays at the US Open - as their unlikely bromance continues

Daily Mail  

Nick Kyrgios may play at the US Open later this year Nick Kyrgios has told Novak Djokovic he might return to competitive action at the US Open later this year - and the Serbian would welcome it, declaring tennis 'really needs him back.' 'I can tell you when we practiced, he hit a really good serve, and he said, 'well, …

Novak Djokovic's mindset shifted when he refused to be vaccinated. And Wimbledon 'booing' row is the latest sign he's given up on being loved in tennis, writes MATTHEW LAMBERT
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic's mindset shifted when he refused to be vaccinated. And Wimbledon 'booing' row is the latest sign he's given up on being loved in tennis, writes MATTHEW LAMBERT

Daily Mail  

When a special guest walked out on to Centre Court to interview Andy Murray during his farewell, for one ghastly moment I thought the greatest heresy was being committed on Centre Court since Cliff Richard sang during that rain delay. To my ears this was no different to what happened during Novak Djokovic's fourth-round match with Holger Rune on Monday …

Australian Open 2024: Andre Agassi anoints Novak Djokovic as greatest ever
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Andre Agassi anoints Novak Djokovic as greatest ever

Firstpost  

Eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi has anointed Novak Djokovic as the greatest men’s player of all time, saying you cannot argue with the weight of his achievements. Preview: Djokovic has wrist injury, Alcaraz, Sinner as prime obstacles in Australia “There’s so many ways to look at it, but when you look at it on paper you just can’t argue …

Records Novak Djokovic chasing at Australian Open 2024: Inching closer to Federer, 24 no longer the magic number
11 months, 1 week ago

Records Novak Djokovic chasing at Australian Open 2024: Inching closer to Federer, 24 no longer the magic number

Hindustan Times  

Age is just a number, and Novak Djokovic is among the epitomes in tennis history. Novak Djokovic will begin his Australian Open 2024 campaign on Sunday Djokovic heads to Australia on the back of a remarkable and record-breaking 2023 season. Later in 2023, in the absence of then-reigning champion Nadal at the Roland Garros, Djokovic added a 23rd Slam to …

Novak Djokovic calls himself 'biggest threat' to march towards 11th Australian Open
11 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic calls himself 'biggest threat' to march towards 11th Australian Open

India Today  

Novak Djokovic has named himself the biggest threat to his march to an unprecedented 11th Australian Open, ahead of the start of the year's first grand slam. Djokovic also said he was happy to be part of another grand slam as he expects all the players to be in good form during the competition. Djokovic plays down wrist injury concerns …

Djokovic plays down concerns about wrist ahead of Australian Open
11 months, 1 week ago

Djokovic plays down concerns about wrist ahead of Australian Open

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic played down concerns about a right wrist injury ahead of his Australian Open title defence, saying on Saturday that he had managed more serious problems in his last two triumphant campaigns. “I had time from the last match against De Minaur in the United Cup to my first match here to recover,” Djokovic told reporters ahead of his …

Djokovic poised to scale Grand Slam peak at favourite stomping ground
11 months, 1 week ago

Djokovic poised to scale Grand Slam peak at favourite stomping ground

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic resumes his quest for Grand Slam supremacy at the Australian Open, where the seemingly invincible Serb will be the firm favourite to claim his 25th major singles title and eclipse a record that has stood for half a century. “You’re not really meant to play tennis like that at 36,” Djokovic’s former coach Boris Becker said in a …

World Number One Novak Djokovic Taking it 'Season By Season'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

World Number One Novak Djokovic Taking it 'Season By Season'

News 18  

World number one Novak Djokovic is hoping his latest trip to Australia is not the last, but admits that at 36 he is now taking it “season by season”. “I hope it’s not the last, to be honest,” he said of being in Australia again after his arrival in Perth and a late training session on Thursday. “I’m kind of …

Novak Djokovic Angered Over Doping Test Request At Davis Cup
1 year ago

Novak Djokovic Angered Over Doping Test Request At Davis Cup

News 18  

Novak Djokovic was furious after being asked to undergo a dope test shortly before Serbia’s Davis Cup win over Great Britain, although the International Tennis Integrity Agency said Saturday it was standard practice and he had not been singled out. pic.twitter.com/SVHebqdS35 — FirstSportz Tennis November 24, 2023 READ: ‘Learn to Behave’: Novak Djokovic Explains Row with British Fans “I didn’t …

Boris Becker announces return to tennis as coach of top-ranked player
1 year, 2 months ago

Boris Becker announces return to tennis as coach of top-ranked player

The Independent  

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Novak Djokovic is the best tennis player in history if we go by numbers, says Toni Nadal
1 year, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic is the best tennis player in history if we go by numbers, says Toni Nadal

India Today  

Rafael Nadal's uncle and former coach, Toni, has given his take on the much-talked-about GOAT debate in men's tennis, saying Novak Djokovic will be considered the greatest of all time if one were to go by numbers. Toni's comments came after Djokovic won his 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open 2023, extending his men's singles record. Roger Federer, …

Analysis: Novak Djokovic isn’t surprised he keeps winning Grand Slam titles. We shouldn’t be, either
1 year, 3 months ago

Analysis: Novak Djokovic isn’t surprised he keeps winning Grand Slam titles. We shouldn’t be, either

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The assumption, at least by many, was that Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer would cede the stage by now and make room at the top of men’s tennis for other players to begin accumulating Grand Slam titles. Djokovic’s U.S. Open title, which arrived Sunday via a 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 victory over Daniil Medvedev, gave him …

Djokovic faces Kyrgios-backed Thompson as Wimbledon organisers pray for sun
1 year, 5 months ago

Djokovic faces Kyrgios-backed Thompson as Wimbledon organisers pray for sun

Hindustan Times  

As he continues his quest for a record-extending 24th Grand Slam title, Novak Djokovic will once again pit his wits against Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon, with the sidelined Australian serving an advisory role in countryman Jordan Thompson's corner. Wimbledon - Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his first round match Defending champion Djokovic faces Thompson on Wednesday, and though the …

Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Bring Curtain Up on Wimbledon
1 year, 5 months ago

Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Bring Curtain Up on Wimbledon

News 18  

Novak Djokovic brings the curtain up at Wimbledon on Monday as he starts his bid for an eighth title and all-time record equalling 24th Grand Slam triumph. “When I enter the Centre Court, I guess it just awakens something in me and I’m able to perform at a very high level,” said Djokovic. Venus back on Centre Court Women’s world …

Nick Kyrgios changes mind over Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal GOAT debate again as Federer gets ignored
1 year, 6 months ago

Nick Kyrgios changes mind over Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal GOAT debate again as Federer gets ignored

Hindustan Times  

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios is one of the most unique personalities on either of the professional tours, always outspoken and confident both on and off the court. Kyrgios is the only player to have beaten the ‘big 3’ of Nadal, Djokovic, and Roger Federer in the first encounter with them However, the Australian seems to have turned a page …

Charismatic and controversial: Novak Djokovic, crowned undisputed king of tennis
1 year, 6 months ago

Charismatic and controversial: Novak Djokovic, crowned undisputed king of tennis

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic shows few signs of losing his physical edge — 11 of his 23 Grand Slams have come after he turned 30. Novak Djokovic, who won a record men’s 23rd Grand Slam title on Sunday, is driven on through controversy by his determination to be the greatest ever. The Serb’s victory over Casper Ruud in the French Open final …

Novak Djokovic tries to put issue of Kosovo comments behind him at French Open
1 year, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic tries to put issue of Kosovo comments behind him at French Open

Associated Press  

PARIS — Novak Djokovic sure seemed like someone ready to move on from the latest non-tennis issue he’s been involved in during a Grand Slam tournament. Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera warned Djokovic on Wednesday morning not to wade into such international issues again at Roland Garros, saying his comments were “not appropriate.” Speaking on TV station France 2, Oudea-Castera said …

Djokovic draws criticism from Kosovo tennis federation for comments at French Open
1 year, 6 months ago

Djokovic draws criticism from Kosovo tennis federation for comments at French Open

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic has drawn criticism from Kosovo's tennis federation — but not from French Open organisers — after offering his thoughts on clashes in northern Kosovo between ethnic Serbs and police and NATO peacekeepers. Kosovo's tennis federation said Tuesday that Djokovic's comments were "deplorable" because he was stoking tensions between Serbia and Kosovo. NATO said on Tuesday it will send …

Djokovic blasts injury doubters as star hopes for US vaccine reprieve
1 year, 10 months ago

Djokovic blasts injury doubters as star hopes for US vaccine reprieve

China Daily  

BELGRADE — Top-ranked tennis ace Novak Djokovic on Wednesday said he was close to 100 percent after battling through a hamstring injury during his winning sweep at the Australian Open last month. Djokovic returned to No 1 spot for a seventh time after his victory in the Australian Open at the end of January, which was a record-tying 22nd Grand …

Boris Becker: Djokovic supported my family when I was in prison
1 year, 10 months ago

Boris Becker: Djokovic supported my family when I was in prison

The Hindu  

Former German tennis great Boris Becker thanked world number one Novak Djokovic Sunday for his backing while he was in a British prison and called the Serb “probably the greatest player of all time”. “But we always stayed close and especially my time inside -- he supported me, he supported my family.” FILE PHOTO: Serbia’s Novak Djokovic with his then …

Watch: Deportation, injury, deflation - Novak Djokovic’s 10th Australian Open triumph trumps all
1 year, 10 months ago

Watch: Deportation, injury, deflation - Novak Djokovic’s 10th Australian Open triumph trumps all

The Hindu  

In drawing level with Rafael Nadal’s record 22 Grand Slam titles, Novak Djokovic reignited the debate about who is the greatest men’s tennis player of all time. Roger Federer, the third of the “Big Three” who have dominated men’s tennis for the past 15 years, retired last year with 20 Grand Slam titles. Novak Djokovic of Serbia rubs cream into …

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic is once again christened the ‘King of Melbourne Park’
1 year, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic is once again christened the ‘King of Melbourne Park’

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 in near three hours on Rod Laver Arena for his record extending 10th Australian Open, his record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title and a return to the summit of world rankings. Novak Djokovic is locked up inside a hotel in Melbourne, detained for not meeting the country’s vaccination requirement. Not playing last year; …

One of the most challenging tournaments in my life: Novak Djokovic after winning Australian Open 2023 title
1 year, 10 months ago

One of the most challenging tournaments in my life: Novak Djokovic after winning Australian Open 2023 title

India Today  

Australian Open 2023 champion Novak Djokovic gave an emotional speech after winning his 10th title in the competition on Sunday, 29 January. The Serbian tennis player said that this was one of most challenging tournaments in his life, hinting towards the off-field controversies that he was drawn into in the last fortnight. "I have to say that this has been …

Novak Djokovic’s father Srdjan not courtside for Australian Open final after Russian flag controversy
1 year, 10 months ago

Novak Djokovic’s father Srdjan not courtside for Australian Open final after Russian flag controversy

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic’s father was absent from his son’s player’s box for the Australian Open final Sunday following a controversy over images of him posing with a Russian flag featuring Vladimir Putin. Srdjan Djokovic was not sitting courtside with the former world number one’s coaching staff and his mother Dijana at the start of the final against Stefanos Tsitsipas at Rod …

Novak Djokovic's Father Not Courtside for Australian Open Final vs Stefanos Tsitsipas
1 year, 10 months ago

Novak Djokovic's Father Not Courtside for Australian Open Final vs Stefanos Tsitsipas

News 18  

Novak Djokovic’s father was absent from his son’s player’s box for the Australian Open final Sunday following a controversy over images of him posing with a Russian flag featuring Vladimir Putin. Srdjan Djokovic was not sitting courtside with the former world number one’s coaching staff and his mother Dijana at the start of the final against Stefanos Tsitsipas at Rod …

Novak Djokovic draws parallels between Greece, Serbia post Australian Open win: Didn't have a tennis tradition
1 year, 10 months ago

Novak Djokovic draws parallels between Greece, Serbia post Australian Open win: Didn't have a tennis tradition

India Today  

22-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic has drawn parallels between Serbia and Greece, saying they did not have a tennis tradition in their countries. Djokovic beat Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to win his tenth Australian Open title. Speaking after the match, Djokovic said Greece and Serbia are two relatively small nations that didn’t really have a …

Djokovic: Driven through controversies by history and ‘school of life’
1 year, 10 months ago

Djokovic: Driven through controversies by history and ‘school of life’

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic stands on the brink of a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title and it is his determination to be the greatest ever which drives him on through the controversies. The 35-year-old Serb is already one major clear of Roger Federer and victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open final on Sunday will draw him level with Rafael Nadal. …

Australian Open chief Tiley tells Djokovic family: ‘Be really careful’
1 year, 10 months ago

Australian Open chief Tiley tells Djokovic family: ‘Be really careful’

The Hindu  

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley on Saturday advised Novak Djokovic’s family to be “really careful” of people using the tournament’s global exposure as a platform for “disruptive” purposes. It follows a video posted on a pro-Russian YouTube account showing Djokovic’s father Srdjan posing in Melbourne Park with a fan holding a Russian flag that featured the face of Vladimir Putin. …

Australian Open Chief Advices Novak Djokovic's Family to be 'Careful' After Russian Flag Controversy
1 year, 10 months ago

Australian Open Chief Advices Novak Djokovic's Family to be 'Careful' After Russian Flag Controversy

News 18  

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley on Saturday advised Novak Djokovic’s family to be “really careful” of people using the tournament’s global exposure as a platform for “disruptive” purposes. It follows a video posted on a pro-Russian YouTube account showing Djokovic’s father Srdjan posing in Melbourne Park with a fan holding a Russian flag that featured the face of Vladimir Putin. …

Djokovic’s father skips Australian Open semi-final after flag controversy
1 year, 10 months ago

Djokovic’s father skips Australian Open semi-final after flag controversy

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic’s father Srdjan said he would not attend his son’s Australian Open semi-final on Friday to avoid further “disruption” after he was pictured with fans holding Russian flags. The story so far Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia on Friday urged tennis officials to ban Novak Djokovic’s father from the Australian Open after he was filmed posing with fans holding Russian …

Ukraine urges Australian Open to ban Novak Djokovic's father
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine urges Australian Open to ban Novak Djokovic's father

The Hindu  

Ukraine's ambassador to Australia on Friday urged tennis officials to ban Novak Djokovic's father from the Australian Open after he was filmed posing with fans holding Russian flags. A video posted to a pro-Russian Australian YouTube account on Thursday showed Djokovic's father Srdjan posing with a man holding a Russian flag with Vladimir Putin's face on it. Serbian tennis reporters …

Novak Djokovic defends father Srdjan over Russian flag controversy at Australian Open: We will never support war
1 year, 10 months ago

Novak Djokovic defends father Srdjan over Russian flag controversy at Australian Open: We will never support war

India Today  

9-time champion Novak Djokovic defended his father, Srdjan, after a video of the latter posing with fans holding Russian flags at the Australian Open after his son's quarter-final match on Wednesday. Speaking to the press after his semi-final win over Tommy Paul, Novak Djokovic reiterated the words of his father, saying that his family was against war and that they …

Ukrainian ambassador calls for Novak Djokovic's father to be banned from Australian Open over Russian flag incident
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukrainian ambassador calls for Novak Djokovic's father to be banned from Australian Open over Russian flag incident

ABC  

Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called for Novak Djokovic's father to be banned from the Australian Open, after he posed with a group holding the Russian flag. Key points: The Ukrainian ambassador is calling on Tennis Australia to impose sanctions on Srdjan Djokovic Russian and Belarusian flags are banned from the Australian Open Novak Djokovic's management has been contacted for …

Australian Open 2023: Djokovic’s return to Melbourne Park splits fans
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Djokovic’s return to Melbourne Park splits fans

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic returns to Rod Laver Arena to start his Australian Open campaign on Tuesday night, but tennis fans at Melbourne Park for the day session were split over the reception he might receive. Australian Open organisers have said any fans targeting Djokovic, who begins his quest against Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena, would be slapped with potential tournament bans. “I’m …

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic targets No. 22 as holder Rafael Nadal looks to overcome shaky start
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic targets No. 22 as holder Rafael Nadal looks to overcome shaky start

India Today  

Plenty has changed since the last time Novak Djokovic was in Melbourne. Djokovic will look to win a record-extending 10th title at Melbourne Park and emulate Rafael Nadal as the only second player to win a Grand Slam 10 times in the Open Era. Djokovic will also tie Nadal with 22 Grand Slams, the most in men's singles if he …

Djokovic’s quest to be the best
1 year, 11 months ago

Djokovic’s quest to be the best

Hindustan Times  

Few players know how to turn adversity into strength as Novak Djokovic does. The Serbian is aiming to win a 10th Australian Open title in Melbourne and, the title, if won, will also bring him equal with Nadal’s tally of 22 Grand Slam titles. “That’s why I keep on playing professional tennis, competition tennis, because I want to be the …

Novak Djokovic makes massive injury admission ahead of first Australian Open 2023 match
1 year, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic makes massive injury admission ahead of first Australian Open 2023 match

Hindustan Times  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic is back to Australian Open after missing out on the previous edition in 2022 due to his stance on mandatory Covid vaccination policy for Australia Visa. With his return, tennis fans are looking forward to an exciting contest as Djokovic tries to equal Nadal's 22 grand slam title victories in the race for winning the highest ever …

From Novak Djokovic to Nick Kyrgios: Five Men to Watch at Australian Open 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

From Novak Djokovic to Nick Kyrgios: Five Men to Watch at Australian Open 2023

News 18  

Nine-time Melbourne champion Novak Djokovic returns after being banned from last year’s Australian Open while Rafael Nadal is defending champion. Five men to watch when the first Grand Slam of the year begins on Monday: Novak Djokovic The Serb is back at Melbourne Park for the first time since winning his ninth title in 2021 and says he “likes his …

Novak Djokovic back at Australian Open with Slams record near
1 year, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic back at Australian Open with Slams record near

LA Times  

Novak Djokovic takes part in a practice session in Melbourne on Friday ahead of the Australian Open. Deported from the country after three federal judges backed the Australian immigration minister’s right to revoke his visa because he’s not vaccinated against COVID-19 and admitting him might have triggered anti-vaccination sentiment, Djokovic missed an opportunity to pass Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer …

Nadal in rut, Djokovic on roll as Australian Open approaches
1 year, 11 months ago

Nadal in rut, Djokovic on roll as Australian Open approaches

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic own the two largest collections of Grand Slam trophies in the history of men’s tennis. Nadal, of course, is the defending champion at Melbourne Park — thanks to a comeback from two sets down in last year’s final, which he called “one of the most emotional victories of my tennis career” — …

'I Have Been Losing More Than Usual': Rafael Nadal Considers Novak Djokovic Clear Favourite at Australian Open
1 year, 11 months ago

'I Have Been Losing More Than Usual': Rafael Nadal Considers Novak Djokovic Clear Favourite at Australian Open

News 18  

Defending champion Rafael Nadal admitted Saturday he felt vulnerable heading into the Australian Open after two straight defeats in the build-up and said that Novak Djokovic was clear favourite. I know he’s playing well.” Nadal has lost six of his last seven matches stretching back to defeat to Frances Tiafoe in the last 16 at the US Open. But it’s …

Will Djokovic’s Australian cloak of invincibility survive last year’s tear?
1 year, 11 months ago

Will Djokovic’s Australian cloak of invincibility survive last year’s tear?

The Hindu  

At their peak, great players exude a sense of inevitability, a sense that even the most determined foe will ultimately fall short. Political storm Djokovic missed last year’s Australian Open when he was deported because his unvaccinated status breached the country’s vaccination requirement for in-bound travellers. Djokovic certainly felt the love at the Adelaide International, which he won, and spoke …

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