Geneva Open: Djokovic beats Hanfmann to reach quarterfinal on 37th birthday
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Geneva Open: Djokovic beats Hanfmann to reach quarterfinal on 37th birthday

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic celebrated his 37th birthday on Wednesday by beating unseeded Yannick Hanfmann 6-3, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals at the Geneva Open. The 32-year-old German broke Djokovic in the second game of the set when Djokovic struggled with his first serve. The record 24-time Grand Slam champion wasted a set point and had to save four break points before the match was interrupted by rainfall. The Geneva Open final is scheduled for Saturday, one day before main draw play starts at Roland Garros, where Djokovic is the defending champion.

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US Open 2024: Djokovic kicks off Grand Slam record bid with Albot thrashing
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open 2024: Djokovic kicks off Grand Slam record bid with Albot thrashing

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title kicked off on Monday with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 win over qualifier Radu Albot in the U.S. Open first round as the defending champion returned to the court after his Olympic triumph. Three weeks after winning the singles title at the Paris Olympics, Djokovic lacked his golden touch in the …

Novak Djokovic wins his record 370th Slam match but isn’t sure he can continue at the French Open
7 months ago

Novak Djokovic wins his record 370th Slam match but isn’t sure he can continue at the French Open

Associated Press  

PARIS — Novak Djokovic was laying on his back on a French Open sideline early in the second set Monday, wincing while his injured right knee was manipulated by a trainer — and worrying that he might need to quit playing the match. “I don’t know what will happen tomorrow — or after tomorrow, if I’ll be able to step …

Novak Djokovic battles past Lorenzo Musetti in 3am finish at French Open
7 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic battles past Lorenzo Musetti in 3am finish at French Open

The Independent  

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French Open: Djokovic up and running at Roland Garros with victory over Herbert
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open: Djokovic up and running at Roland Garros with victory over Herbert

The Hindu  

Defending champion Novak Djokovic shrugged off doubts about the state of his game with a confident 6-4 7-6 6-4 defeat of Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the French Open first round on Tuesday. The top seed had to wait until the night match on the third day of the tournament to begin his quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title but …

‘I am worried’: Novak Djokovic heads to the French Open with no titles in 2024
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘I am worried’: Novak Djokovic heads to the French Open with no titles in 2024

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic will defend his French Open title in Paris without a trophy this season, after losing in the Geneva Open semifinals on May 24. The 44th-ranked Tomas Machac beat Djokovic 6-4, 0-6, 6-1 in the last clay-court event to prepare for Roland Garros, where main draw play starts on Sunday. "I’m going to take it match by match and …

Novak Djokovic loses Geneva semifinal, goes to French Open with no titles in 2024
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic loses Geneva semifinal, goes to French Open with no titles in 2024

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic will defend his French Open title in Paris still without a trophy this season after losing in the Geneva Open semifinals on Friday. Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts after losing a point as he plays Tomas Machac, of the Czech Republic, during their semi-final match, at the ATP 250 Geneva Open tennis tournament in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, May …

Djokovic loses Geneva semi and goes to French Open with no titles in 2024
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic loses Geneva semi and goes to French Open with no titles in 2024

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Novak Djokovic will defend his French Open title in Paris still without a trophy this season after losing in the Geneva Open semifinals on Friday. The 44th-ranked Tomas Machac beat Djokovic 6-4, 0-6, 6-1 in the last clay-court event to prepare for Roland Garros, where main draw play starts on Sunday. “I don’t consider myself a favorite there,” …

Stage is set for emotional 'au revoir'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Stage is set for emotional 'au revoir'

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal speaks with his coach Carlos Moya during a practice session on Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday, ahead of the French Open which starts on Sunday. Defending champion and record 24-time Grand Slam title winner Djokovic, whose three titles in Paris put him alongside Gustavo Kuerten, Mats Wilander and Ivan Lendl, is enduring a …

Djokovic beats Hanfmann 6-3, 6-3 to reach Geneva Open quarterfinals on his 37th birthday
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic beats Hanfmann 6-3, 6-3 to reach Geneva Open quarterfinals on his 37th birthday

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Novak Djokovic celebrated his 37th birthday on Wednesday by beating unseeded Yannick Hanfmann 6-3, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals at the Geneva Open. The 32-year-old German broke Djokovic in the second game of the set when Djokovic struggled with his first serve. The record 24-time Grand Slam champion wasted a set point and had to save four break …

Novak Djokovic gets late wild card to Geneva Open in bid for more clay action before Roland Garros
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic gets late wild card to Geneva Open in bid for more clay action before Roland Garros

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic is a surprise entry for the Geneva Open, the last men’s warmup for the French Open. Top-ranked Djokovic got the last wild card on Friday, Geneva organizers said. An unexpected loss last Sunday to 32nd-ranked Alejandro Tabilo in the third round of the Italian Open has left Djokovic looking for more games on clay before defending his title …

Djokovic gets late wild card to Geneva Open in bid for more clay action before Roland Garros
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic gets late wild card to Geneva Open in bid for more clay action before Roland Garros

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Novak Djokovic is a surprise entry for the Geneva Open, the last men’s warmup for the French Open, and could open against his old friend and rival Andy Murray. The top-ranked Djokovic got the last wild card on Friday, Geneva organizers said. Murray also has a wild card and will play Djokovic in the second round if he …

Italian Open: Novak Djokovic loses to Alejandro Tabilo in third round
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Italian Open: Novak Djokovic loses to Alejandro Tabilo in third round

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Rome Open in the third round on Sunday by Alejandro Tabilo in a stunning 6-2, 6-3 defeat for the 24-time Grand Slam champion. Djokovic’s bid for a record-extending 41st Masters 1000 title was ended in just over an hour by Chilean Tabilo, who is ranked 32nd in the world but was hugely impressive …

US Open: How Novak Djokovic is re-writing tennis history
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open: How Novak Djokovic is re-writing tennis history

Live Mint  

Daniil Medvedev began his gracious runners-up acceptance speech at the 2023 US Open by saying, “First of all, I want to ask Novak, ‘What are you still doing here?’” It drew a chuckle from the crowd. But the Serb still outlasted an opponent nine years his junior 6-3, 7-6, 6-3, in an exhausting three-hour, 16-minute final, to claim his US …

Djokovic beats ailing Alcaraz, reaches French Open final
1 year, 6 months ago

Djokovic beats ailing Alcaraz, reaches French Open final

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic made a huge leap towards a record 23rd men’s Grand Slam title with a 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 French Open semifinal victory against an ailing Carlos Alcaraz in a clash of titans that ended in anticlimatic fashion on Friday. While he continued playing, the US Open champion was clearly hampered but Djokovic was merciless, dropping only one of …

Unvaccinated Djokovic still hopes to play at US Open
2 years, 5 months ago

Unvaccinated Djokovic still hopes to play at US Open

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Novak Djokovic is holding out hope that he’ll be able to compete at the U.S. Open despite not being vaccinated against the coronavirus. The 21-time Grand Slam champion said Saturday on his social media accounts that he’s been training as if he’ll play at Flushing Meadows when the last major of the year begins Aug. 29. The …

French Open 2022: Djokovic eases past Nishioka into round two
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2022: Djokovic eases past Nishioka into round two

The Hindu  

World number one and holder Novak Djokovic cruised past Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 on Monday to advance to the French Open second round in a comfortable start to his quest for a record-equalling 21st Grand Slam. The Serb, who turned 35 on Sunday, needed less than two hours to beat the Japanese world number 99 in his first …

French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic Creates History as He Eases into Last 16
3 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic Creates History as He Eases into Last 16

News 18  

Novak Djokovic moved effortlessly into the French Open fourth round for the 12th successive year on Saturday, setting up an intriguing duel against Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti as Elina Svitolina crashed out, leaving just three of the women’s top 10 seeds in the tournament. World number one Djokovic, the champion in Paris in 2016 and chasing a 19th Grand Slam …

Novak Djokovic battles to victory as he warms up for French Open
3 years, 7 months ago

Novak Djokovic battles to victory as he warms up for French Open

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic edged to a straight-set win over German lucky loser Mats Moraing on Tuesday in his opener in Belgrade where the world number one is warming up for the French Open. It was Djokovic's first match since losing the Italian Open final to Rafael Nadal nine days ago. Spaniard Nadal will be the favourite to win a 14th French …

Italian Open: Novak Djokovic beats Lorenzo Sonego to set up title clash with Rafael Nadal; Iga Swiatek enters final
3 years, 7 months ago

Italian Open: Novak Djokovic beats Lorenzo Sonego to set up title clash with Rafael Nadal; Iga Swiatek enters final

Firstpost  

Djokovic and Nadal, who will be facing each other for the 57th time, last played in the 2020 French Open final which the Spaniard won in straight sets. Rome: World number one Novak Djokovic on Saturday battled past Italian Lorenzo Sonego to set up a clash with nine-time winner Rafael Nadal for the sixth time in the Italian Open final. …

Novak Djokovic equals Roger Federer in weeks at No. 1; Iga Swiatek moves up to career-high No. 15
3 years, 10 months ago

Novak Djokovic equals Roger Federer in weeks at No. 1; Iga Swiatek moves up to career-high No. 15

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic is gaining on Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the Grand Slam standings, and he’s already caught Federer in another significant statistic: As of Monday, Djokovic has been No. 1 weeks is “going to be a relief for me, because I’m going to focus all my attention on Slams, mostly,” Djokovic said after beating Daniil Medvedev in the …

French Open: Djokovic sweeps past Galan into last 16 - tennis news - sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

French Open: Djokovic sweeps past Galan into last 16 - tennis news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Top seed Novak Djokovic continued his imperious progress at the French Open with a 6-0 6-3 6-2 drubbing of Colombian Daniel Galan to effortlessly reach the last 16 for the 11th straight year on Saturday. Djokovic, like 12-time champion Rafa Nadal, has reached the fourth round without the loss of a set although things will toughen up with powerful Russian …

Novak Djokovic beats John Millman in straight sets to win Japan Open in debut appearance
5 years, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic beats John Millman in straight sets to win Japan Open in debut appearance

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic couldn't have asked for a better tournament debut in Tokyo. Playing in the Japanese capital for the first time, Djokovic beat Australian qualifier John Millman 6-3, 6-2 in the final of the Japan Open on Sunday, marking the 10th time the Serbian has lifted a trophy on his main draw debut at a tour-level event. In his final …

French Open 2019: Rafael Nadal begins title defence with straight sets win over World No 184 Yannick Hanfmann
5 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2019: Rafael Nadal begins title defence with straight sets win over World No 184 Yannick Hanfmann

Firstpost  

Rafael Nadal got his title defence off to the perfect start by brushing aside German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann in the first round. Paris: For nine minutes, Yannick Hanfmann dared to dream as the World No 184 from Germany carved out four break points on the serve of Rafael Nadal. “That first game was disappointing,” said 27-year-old Hanfmann, who arrived in …

Rome Open: Nadal turns the tide as he beats Djokovic by 6-0, 4-6, 6-1
5 years, 7 months ago

Rome Open: Nadal turns the tide as he beats Djokovic by 6-0, 4-6, 6-1

Deccan Chronicle  

Rome: Rafael Nadal proved that he would still be the man to beat when the French Open begins later this month after he humbled Novak Djokovic 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 in the Italian Open final on Sunday to win a record 34th ATP Masters 1000 title. Djokovic took the second by breaking Nadal’s serve for the first time while leading 5-4, …

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