Djokovic’s dad stays away from Australian Open semifinal
1 year, 10 months ago

Djokovic’s dad stays away from Australian Open semifinal

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic’s father stayed away from the 21-time Grand Slam champion’s semifinal victory on Friday after getting embroiled in a flap involving spectators who brought banned Russian flags to Melbourne Park. Srdjan Djokovic released a statement saying he would not be at Rod Laver Arena, “so there is no disruption.” Novak Djokovic wound up beating unseeded American Tommy Paul 7-5, 6-1, 6-2 to earn a berth in the men’s singles final. Afterward, the younger Djokovic defended his father, saying there was “absolutely no intention whatsoever to support any kind of war initiatives or anything like that” and adding that he was sorry the whole episode “escalated so much.” He also said he wasn’t sure yet whether his father would attend Sunday’s final against Stefanos Tsitsipas. “Tennis Australia stands with the call for peace and an end to war and violent conflict in Ukraine.” After Novak Djokovic’s quarterfinal victory over Russian player Andrey Rublev on Wednesday, Srdjan Djokovic was filmed standing with a group of people waving Russian flags — at least one showing an image of Vladimir Putin — outside the main stadium.

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Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic plays down concerns about wrist, backs schedule change in Melbourne
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic plays down concerns about wrist, backs schedule change in Melbourne

India Today  

Novak Djokovic downplayed concerns about a right wrist injury ahead of his Australian Open title defense, saying on Saturday that he had dealt with more serious issues in his previous two successful 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 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 …

Watch: Novak Djokovic praises Steve Smith’s shot in a friendly tennis match
11 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Novak Djokovic praises Steve Smith’s shot in a friendly tennis match

Firstpost  

One of the modern greats and former Australia skipper Steve Smith showcased his tennis skills during a friendly match against Novak Djokovic at Melbourne Park. Smith even enthralled fans and Djokovic as well after successfully returning one of the Serbian legend’s serves on the centre court. From the sounds of it the selectors are open to trying things out,” the …

Commonwealth Games pin hopes on UK bail-out after Australian hosts pull out over costs
1 year, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games pin hopes on UK bail-out after Australian hosts pull out over costs

The Telegraph  

By Roger Maynard The man who blew the whistle on the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Victoria is arguably one of Australia’s most divisive politicians. His decision to abandon the Commonwealth Games, a move widely denounced by sporting bodies, athletes and the public at large, is yet another example of his seeming disregard for popular sentiment. Indeed it may have been …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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; …

Watch: Novak Djokovic breaks down in tears while celebrating with family after winning Australian Open
1 year, 10 months ago

Watch: Novak Djokovic breaks down in tears while celebrating with family after winning Australian Open

India Today  

Novak Djokovic failed to hold back tears after winning the Australian Open 2023 and thereby clinching his 22nd singles Grand Slam of his career by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne on Sunday. Djokovic, who wasn't allowed to participate in the event last year, was out to prove a point and looked fairly unchallenged throughout the duration of the competition. This …

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 …

Australian Open final: Novak Djokovic's father missing from his box after Russian flag contoversy
1 year, 10 months ago

Australian Open final: Novak Djokovic's father missing from his box after Russian flag contoversy

India Today  

Novak Djokovic had said he would love to have his father at his box for the men's singles final at Australian Open 2023 but Srdjan Djokovic was not seen at his corner on Sunday, January 29. It seems Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan opted not to be in person to watch the men's singles final between his son and Stefanos Tsitsipas …

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's Marta Kostyuk 'very upset' by actions of Novak Djokovic's father
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk 'very upset' by actions of Novak Djokovic's father

Firstpost  

Kostyuk, whose country was invaded by Russia last year, said she was surprised and hurt to see Russian flags in the stands and around the tournament despite the ban on them. Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk said Friday it was “very upsetting” to see Novak Djokovic’s father posing alongside a Russian flag with President Vladimir Putin’s face on it at …

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: Novak Djokovic's father poses with pro-Russia fans, creates controversy
1 year, 10 months ago

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic's father poses with pro-Russia fans, creates controversy

Firstpost  

Melbourne: Serbia star Novak Djokovic found himself at the centre of a controversy at the ongoing Australian Open tennis tournament when his father Srdjan posed for pictures with a group of supporters of Russia president Vladimir Putin. The group of Russia supporters who posed for pictures Srdjan Djokovic were holding a Russian flag with Vladimir Putin’s face on it. While …

4 with Russian flags kicked out of Australian Open by police
1 year, 10 months ago

4 with Russian flags kicked out of Australian Open by police

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Four people were kicked out of the Australian Open after displaying Russian flags — which have been banned from Melbourne Park — and threatening security guards, police and Tennis Australia said Thursday. The flags, at least one of which included an image of Vladimir Putin, were being waved during a gathering outside of Rod Laver Arena after …

Djokovic’s father poses with tennis fans waving pro-Russia flags
1 year, 10 months ago

Djokovic’s father poses with tennis fans waving pro-Russia flags

Al Jazeera  

The video emerged as police removed four people from the Australian Open tournament for displaying Russian flags. Novak Djokovic’s father has been filmed posing with fans brandishing pro-Russian flags at the Australian Open in scenes Ukraine’s ambassador slammed as “a disgrace”. Story/video via @jamesgraysport:https://t.co/L4gtaKKNP6 pic.twitter.com/qnOx3MGYqB — Ben Rothenberg January 26, 2023 Serbian tennis reporters confirmed it was Djokovic’s father and …

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic plays through hamstring injury to beat Grigor Dimitrov
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic plays through hamstring injury to beat Grigor Dimitrov

The Independent  

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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 bans flags from Russia, Belarus on site
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open bans flags from Russia, Belarus on site

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Flags from Russia and Belarus were banned from the site of the Australian Open on Tuesday after more than one was brought into the stands by spectators on Day 1 of the year’s first Grand Slam tournament. We will continue to work with the players and our fans to ensure that this is the best possible environment …

Australian Open 2023: Amid Ukraine Protest, Russia and Belarus Flags Banned by Tennis Australia
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Amid Ukraine Protest, Russia and Belarus Flags Banned by Tennis Australia

News 18  

Tennis Australia on Tuesday banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after Ukraine’s ambassador demanded action when they were sighted among the crowd. “Flags from Russia and Belarus are banned onsite at the Australian Open,” Tennis Australia said in a statement. “I strongly condemn the public display of the Russian flag during the game of the Ukrainian tennis …

Australian Open bans flags from Russia and Belarus on site
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open bans flags from Russia and Belarus on site

LA Times  

Spectators display a Russian flag during a match between Kamilla Rakhimova of Russia and Kateryna Baindl of Ukraine at the Australian Open on Monday. We will continue to work with the players and our fans to ensure that this is the best possible environment to enjoy the tennis.” One Russian flag was displayed during Ukrainian player Kateryna Baindl’s 7-5, 6-7, …

Australian Open bans Russian flag after Ukraine complaint
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open bans Russian flag after Ukraine complaint

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine’s ambassador criticises the display of the Russian flag during Ukrainian player Kateryna Baindl’s first-round match. Australian Open organisers have banned Russian and Belarusian flags from the Melbourne Park precinct during the tournament after a complaint from Ukraine’s ambassador to the country. “I strongly condemn the public display of the Russian flag during the game of the Ukrainian tennis player …

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 …

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 …

Djokovic cuts Australian Open practice short over hamstring issue: reports
1 year, 11 months ago

Djokovic cuts Australian Open practice short over hamstring issue: reports

The Hindu  

Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic reportedly cut short a practice match against Daniil Medvedev on Wednesday because of a left hamstring issue, five days before the Grand Slam. “It’s the hamstring that I had problems with in Adelaide last week,” Djokovic said, according to 9News. Djokovic, who won the Adelaide crown on Sunday despite the lingering hamstring issue, is …

Australian Open 2023: Spectators targeting Novak Djokovic will be ejected, warns tournament director Craig Tiley
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Spectators targeting Novak Djokovic will be ejected, warns tournament director Craig Tiley

Firstpost  

Melbourne: Australian Open spectators were warned on Wednesday that they risk being ejected if they target nine-time champion Novak Djokovic. Read: Djokovic feels ’the love’ on Australia return, holds no grudges Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley told the Herald Sun newspaper that any fans looking to taunt Djokovic would not be tolerated. “I have an expectation that people will …

Adelaide International: Novak Djokovic Takes Crown as he Saves Match Point to Beat Sebastian Korda
1 year, 11 months ago

Adelaide International: Novak Djokovic Takes Crown as he Saves Match Point to Beat Sebastian Korda

News 18  

Novak Djokovic dug deep to save a match point on the way to a 6-7 7-6 6-4 victory over Sebastian Korda in the Adelaide International 1 final on Sunday ahead of this month’s Australian Open. Korda broke for a 5-4 lead in a tense first set and was 40-0 up on serve when Djokovic hit back to level the scores, …

Adelaide International: Novak Djokovic romps in first singles clash in Australia since deportation
1 year, 11 months ago

Adelaide International: Novak Djokovic romps in first singles clash in Australia since deportation

Firstpost  

It was Novak Djokovic’s first singles clash in the country after being kicked out before the 2022 Australian Open for not being vaccinated for Covid-19. But I’m just happy to be here focusing on tennis, and enjoying my time with you guys.” Things you love to see 😍@DjokerNole on a tennis court 👋 pic.twitter.com/qukEwfGsu4 — ATP Tour January 2, 2023 …

Adelaide International: Djokovic wins first singles match in Australia since deportation in 2022
1 year, 11 months ago

Adelaide International: Djokovic wins first singles match in Australia since deportation in 2022

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic cruised through his first singles match in Australia since being deported last year with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Constant Lestienne at the Adelaide International 1 on Tuesday. After being well received by fans during a rare doubles appearance on Monday, Djokovic began his preparations for the Jan. 16-29 Australian Open against world number 65 Lestienne by racing …

Djokovic receives hero’s welcome despite loss at Adelaide International
1 year, 11 months ago

Djokovic receives hero’s welcome despite loss at Adelaide International

The Hindu  

Tennis fans gave Novak Djokovic a raucous welcome during his first match in Australia in almost two years when he made a rare doubles appearance at the Adelaide International on Monday. Playing with Canada’s Vasek Pospisil, they lost to doubles specialists Tomislav Brkic and Gonzalo Escobar 4-6, 6-3, 10/5 but enjoyed overwhelming crowd support along the way. The Serbian superstar …

Novak Djokovic lands in Australia after ban overturned, says he feels welcomed
1 year, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic lands in Australia after ban overturned, says he feels welcomed

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic admitted on Thursday that being deported from Australia was an experience he will never forget, but it was time to move on, as he enjoyed a warm welcome in Adelaide. “It’s one of those things that sticks with you, stays with you for, I guess, the rest of your life,” Djokovic said in his first comments since arriving …

Novak Djokovic says difficult to forget deportation, but no hard feelings after returning to Australia
1 year, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic says difficult to forget deportation, but no hard feelings after returning to Australia

India Today  

21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic said he does not have any bad feelings about returning to Australia but that he would never be able to forget the deportation from the country. Djokovic's chance to defend his Australian Open crown went up in smoke as he was unvaccinated at a time when the country was still subject to strict quarantine …

Novak Djokovic back in Australia a year after deportation
1 year, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic back in Australia a year after deportation

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic has arrived in Australia almost a year after he was deported over his stance against COVID-19 vaccination, Tennis Australia confirmed Wednesday. Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley indicated at a news conference Tuesday that Djokovic had arrived. “I think as we speak he has landed in Adelaide and he’s going to be the player to beat again.” The …

Novak Djokovic due to return to Australia, says tennis boss
1 year, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic due to return to Australia, says tennis boss

The Hindu  

Former world number one Novak Djokovic was due to return to Australia on Tuesday, almost one year after he was deported for refusing to be vaccinated against Covid-19, the country’s tennis boss said. Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley said he hoped local fans would embrace Djokovic’s return. “Over the years I’ve been really fortunate to start very strong in …

From Djokovic Deportation to Messi Magic: The Top 10 Sports Events of 2022
2 years ago

From Djokovic Deportation to Messi Magic: The Top 10 Sports Events of 2022

News 18  

It started with tennis superstar Novak Djokovic deported from Australia and ended with Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup in Qatar. A look back on 10 of the top sports stories of 2022 Djokovic deported — Novak Djokovic flew to Melbourne in January hoping to capture a 10th Australian Open. “But we take comfort in knowing that Shane packed more …

Djokovic confirms he has visa to play in 2023 Australian Open
2 years, 1 month ago

Djokovic confirms he has visa to play in 2023 Australian Open

The Hindu  

Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will be able to play in next year’s tournament after he confirmed on Wednesday he had been granted a visa to travel. “I was very happy to receive the news yesterday,” Djokovic, whose deportation dominated the build-up to this year’s Australian Open, said after his victory over Andrey Rublev at the ATP Finals in …

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic awaiting word on Australian Open
2 years, 3 months ago

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic awaiting word on Australian Open

Associated Press  

LONDON — Novak Djokovic is still awaiting word on whether he will be allowed to return to the Australian Open in January after missing the tournament this year because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19. “So I’m hoping I will get some positive news.” Djokovic is a 21-time Grand Slam singles champion — a total that stands second among men, …

The Petition to Allow Djokovic to Compete in the US Open has Nearly 12,000 Signatures
2 years, 5 months ago

The Petition to Allow Djokovic to Compete in the US Open has Nearly 12,000 Signatures

News 18  

Almost 12,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the United States Tennis Association to work with the country’s government to allow Novak Djokovic to compete in the U.S. Open despite his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Djokovic will not be able to participate in the year’s final Grand Slam due to current rules under which travellers seeking …

Novak Djokovic Hopes for Change in Virus Rule at US Open
2 years, 5 months ago

Novak Djokovic Hopes for Change in Virus Rule at US Open

News 18  

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic is hoping US authorities change entry rules in time to allow him to compete at the US Open, even though he refuses to be vaccinated against coronavirus. “I’m not vaccinated and I’m not planning to get vaccinated so the only good news I can have is them removing the mandated green vaccine card or whatever you …

Wimbledon's ban on Russians is a mistake says Djokovic
2 years, 7 months ago

Wimbledon's ban on Russians is a mistake says Djokovic

The Hindu  

Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's tournament following the invasion of Ukraine was wrong and lacked respect, world number one Novak Djokovic said on Monday. "On a personal level of course, without getting a chance to play and defend my 4,000 points from Australia and Wimbledon, I will drop them this year," said Djokovic. Djokovic, …

Nadal, Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players
2 years, 7 months ago

Nadal, Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic criticized Wimbledon's decision to exclude players from Russia and Belarus from taking part in this year’s tournament following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. it’s not their fault what’s happening in this moment with the war,” Nadal, a 21-time Grand Slam winner, said in Spain where both he and Djokovic are preparing to play in the Madrid …

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