Australian Open tennis Championship 2025 Day 2 on January 13, 2025. Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in action
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Australian Open tennis Championship 2025 Day 2 on January 13, 2025. Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in action

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz launched his bid for a first Australian Open crown by dismantling Kazakhstan’s Alexander Shevchenko in straight sets on Monday. He handled himself really well and I’m sure we’ll see plenty of him in the future.” Ailing Kyrgios makes gloomy exit from Australian Open Nick Kyrgios’s long-awaited return to the Grand Slam stage was cut short on Monday as Briton Jacob Fearnley sent the ailing home hero out of the Australian Open in the first round. “Realistically, I can’t see myself playing a singles match here again.” Coco Gauff sails into second round Coco Gauff had a little difficulty adjusting to the sun at one end of Rod Laver Arena and dropped an early service game but quickly settled into a rhythm to start her Australian Open a 6-3, 6-3 win Monday over 2020 champion Sofia Kenin. After a stop-start Day 1 on Sunday, including more than six hours of rain, Monday’s packed program also includes matches for 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic, defending champion Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz. Unconvincing win for Iga Swiatek World number two Iga Swiatek advanced to the second round of the Australian Open with an unconvincing 6-3 6-4 win against first-time opponent Katerina Siniakova on John Cain Arena.

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Australian Open LIVE: Draper vs Kokkinakis, Burrage vs Gauff, Fearnley vs Cazaux updates
5 hours, 14 minutes ago

Australian Open LIVE: Draper vs Kokkinakis, Burrage vs Gauff, Fearnley vs Cazaux updates

The Independent  

✕ Close Novak Djokovic practices for Australian Open 2025 with Andy Murray as coach The Australian Open continues as Jack Draper and Jacob Fearnley look to continue a strong start for British players by reaching the third round. British No 1 Draper faces a blockbuster clash with Australian home favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis, while Fearnley - who beat Nick Kyrgios in …

Australian Open: Ominous Alcaraz sweeps into third round
7 hours, 11 minutes ago

Australian Open: Ominous Alcaraz sweeps into third round

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Rampant four-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz dropped just five games in an ominous display of strength at the Australian Open on Wednesday to sprint into the third round. The Spanish third seed showed no mercy to Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka, who was taught a 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 lesson on Margaret Court Arena in an 81-minute rout. "The less time …

Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic survives Nishesh Basavareddy scare in first round, set to face Jaime Faria next
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2 days, 1 hour ago

Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic survives Nishesh Basavareddy scare in first round, set to face Jaime Faria next

Live Mint  

24-time champion Novak Djokovic survived a scare from USA's Nishesh Basavareddy to start his Austraian Open 2025 men's singles campaign on a winning note at the Melbourne Park on Monday. Aiming a record 25th Grand Slam title, Djokovic fought back from a set down to beat the Indian-origin American 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 and make a place in the second …

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic earns comeback win over Indian-origin newcomer Basavareddy
2 days, 2 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic earns comeback win over Indian-origin newcomer Basavareddy

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic was seriously rattled early on by inspired American teenager Nishesh Basavareddy but rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory on Monday to keep his bid for an 11th Australian Open title alive into the second round. Basavareddy, making his Grand Slam debut, made Djokovic look every one of his 37 years as he tore around Rod Laver …

Australian Open 2025: Alcaraz eases past Shevchenko to enter second round
2 days, 3 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Alcaraz eases past Shevchenko to enter second round

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz began his bid to complete a career Grand Slam with an imperfect but entertaining 6-1, 7-5, 6-1 win over Kazakh Alexander Shevchenko to ease into the Australian Open second round on Monday. Every day I try to be a better person and player.” The third seed, still fine-tuning a new service motion that he adopted in the off …

Australian Open: Gauff, Swiatek off to flyers as Djokovic, Sinner launch Open quests
2 days, 7 hours ago

Australian Open: Gauff, Swiatek off to flyers as Djokovic, Sinner launch Open quests

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff launched their Australian Open title bids with straight-sets wins on Monday but former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas became the first big casualty of the tournament. In the women's draw, world number two Swiatek battled past Czech doubles specialist Katerina Siniakova 6-3, 6-4 on John Cain Arena. Serbian great Djokovic is hoping to roll back the …

Australian Open: Nine Aussies win on bumper day two, as Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka both claim wins
2 days, 13 hours ago

Australian Open: Nine Aussies win on bumper day two, as Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka both claim wins

ABC  

Destanee Aiava has capped a stunning second day at the Australian Open in which nine Australians won through to the second round. Key Events Aussie O'Connell knocked out despite spirited performance against Paul 7 hours ago Fire in LA 'three blocks' from Osaka's house 7 hours ago Danielle Collins is through 8 hours ago Show all key events How Australia's …

Jannik Sinner starts his Australian Open title defence with a straight-set win
2 days, 13 hours ago

Jannik Sinner starts his Australian Open title defence with a straight-set win

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE: After wasting a set point in the second tiebreaker with an ill-conceived drop shot, Jannik Sinner regained focus quickly Monday and began his Australian Open title defense with a 7-6, 7-6, 6-1 win over Nicolas Jarry. 1 Iga Swiatek, both started the year's first Grand Slam tournament about the same time on nearby courts on Day 2. "It was …

Revisiting Novak Djokovic’s 10 Australian Open titles
2 days, 21 hours ago

Revisiting Novak Djokovic’s 10 Australian Open titles

The Hindu  

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic aims to clinch a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title as he begins his campaign at the Australian Open on Monday. | Photo Credit: AP 2008 - It was the Australian Open 2008 where Djokovic won his maiden Grand Slam title. Djokovic poses for a photo with the clock showing the match time after beating Rafael Nadal in …

Australian Open 2025, Day 2 schedule: Sinner, Djokovic and Alcaraz begin campaign
2 days, 22 hours ago

Australian Open 2025, Day 2 schedule: Sinner, Djokovic and Alcaraz begin campaign

India Today  

World No.1 Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will kickstart their campaign at the Australian Open 2025 on Day 2 of the competition on Monday, January 13. Over on the women's side of things, Coco Gauff will be taking on Sofia Kenin in the first round while Iga Swiatek begins her campaign against Katerina Siniakova. Australian Open 2025, Day …

Australian Open 2025, Day 1: Sabalenka, Zverev progress, Nagal crashes out
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2 days, 23 hours ago

Australian Open 2025, Day 1: Sabalenka, Zverev progress, Nagal crashes out

India Today  

The Australian Open 2025 got off to a great start with big names like Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev securing easy passage to the second round of the competition. Mirra Andreeva became the first player to secure a spot in the second round of the Australian Open, as the 17-year-old Russian defeated Czech Marie Bouzkova 6-3, 6-3 on John Cain …

Australian Open 2025, January 13 schedule: Sinner, Djokovic and Alcaraz in first-round action
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3 days, 1 hour ago

Australian Open 2025, January 13 schedule: Sinner, Djokovic and Alcaraz in first-round action

The Hindu  

1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner faces Chile’s Nicolas Jarry in the first round of Australian Open 2025 in Melbourne on Monday, the second day of this year’s edition. READ | Australian Open: Djokovic hopes to scale ‘Mount 25’; Sabalenka eyes three-peat at Melbourne Park In women’s singles, third seed Coco Gauff opens her campaign against former Australian Open champion …

Australian Open 2025: Why a former Wimbledon champion has been stopped from taking her coach to Melbourne
3 days, 2 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Why a former Wimbledon champion has been stopped from taking her coach to Melbourne

Firstpost  

Elena Rybakina had recently announced Stefano Vukov, who had coached her for five years before parting ways last August, would be joining her team at the Australian Open. Elena Rybakina had recently stated that she would be reuniting with long-time coach Stefano Vukov, with whom she had parted ways last August, at the Australian Open. AP Former Wimbledon champion Elena …

Australian Open 2025: Who is Nishesh Basavareddy - Novak Djokovic’s first-round opponent?
3 days, 5 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Who is Nishesh Basavareddy - Novak Djokovic’s first-round opponent?

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic begins his Australian Open 2025 campaign in Melbourne with a first-round clash against American wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy. READ | Australian Open, men’s draw: Djokovic projected to meet Alcaraz in quarterfinals, Sinner opens title defence against Jarry In 2024, he clinched two Challenger Titles in Puerto Vallarta and Tiburon while finishing runner-up at four tournaments at the same level. …

Australian Open 2025: Zheng, Andreeva win on rain-marred day one
3 days, 9 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Zheng, Andreeva win on rain-marred day one

The Hindu  

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen overcame a sluggish start to blast into the Australian Open second round Sunday as storms caused havoc ahead of Aryna Sabalenka beginning her quest for a historic third consecutive crown. Fifth seed Zheng, last year’s losing finalist, had the honour of playing the first point on centre court at the opening Grand Slam of the season …

Australian Open tennis championship 2025: Day 1 on January 12, 2025. First Grand Slam of 2025 starts in Melbourne
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3 days, 10 hours ago

Australian Open tennis championship 2025: Day 1 on January 12, 2025. First Grand Slam of 2025 starts in Melbourne

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday after rain had washed away a good chunk of play on the opening day at Melbourne Park. Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, who lost to Sabalenka in last year’s final, reached the second round indoors, while men’s sixth seed …

Watch: Novak Djokovic attends BBL at MCG, shocked after Stoinis' dismissal
3 days, 13 hours ago

Watch: Novak Djokovic attends BBL at MCG, shocked after Stoinis' dismissal

India Today  

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic, currently competing in the Australian Open 2025, took a break from tennis to enjoy the Melbourne Derby in the Big Bash League 2024-25. The thrilling encounter between Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars at the Docklands indoor stadium on Sunday delivered moments of excitement, including a bizarre dismissal that left Djokovic and the crowd stunned. Marcus Stoinis …

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic hopes to scale ‘Mount 25’ as Sabalenka eyes three-peat at Melbourne Park
4 days, 8 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic hopes to scale ‘Mount 25’ as Sabalenka eyes three-peat at Melbourne Park

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic will chase a record-breaking 25th Slam title at this year’s Australian Open, starting Sunday, with Andy Murray as his coach in the first Major of the post-Rafael Nadal era. He knows the pros and cons of my game.” READ | Australian Open, men’s draw: Djokovic projected to meet Alcaraz in quarterfinals, Sinner opens title defence against Jarry Losing …

Australian Open 2025: Alcaraz reaping rewards of rivalry with Sinner
4 days, 8 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Alcaraz reaping rewards of rivalry with Sinner

The Hindu  

Four-times Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz said having a rival like world number one Jannik Sinner was good for his game as it pushes him to be at his best every time he walks on court. Alcaraz won the French Open and Wimbledon titles last year while Sinner claimed the Australian Open and U.S. Open trophies as the pair heralded …

Australian Open: With an old rival at his side, Novak Djokovic resumes his quest for a 25th grand slam title
4 days, 13 hours ago

Australian Open: With an old rival at his side, Novak Djokovic resumes his quest for a 25th grand slam title

CNN  

CNN — Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray faced each other 36 times throughout their tennis careers, mostly in finals and often at the sharp end of grand slam tournaments. “It’s in search of perfection that Novak Djokovic, I think, hires Andy Murray,” seven-time grand slam champion and Eurosport expert Mats Wilander told CNN Sport. “Murray might have some valuable information …

Australian Open 2025: Storylines, draws, prize money, live streaming info
4 days, 21 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Storylines, draws, prize money, live streaming info

The Hindu  

The Australian Open, first Grand Slam of the 2025 season, is scheduled to be held from January 12 to 26 in Melbourne. Last year was on the only fourth season that Serbian Novak Djokovic went without winning a Grand Slam title ever since he won his maiden one back in 2008, which was at the Australian Open. Draws Men’s singles …

AO 2025: Medvedev looking to disrupt Sinner-Alcaraz dominance at Australian Open
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5 days, 7 hours ago

AO 2025: Medvedev looking to disrupt Sinner-Alcaraz dominance at Australian Open

The Hindu  

Former world number one Daniil Medvedev hopes to once again become a tennis “disruptor” by breaking the Grand Slam duopoly of young guns Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Medvedev was knocked out of three Grand Slams last year by the duo, with Italian Sinner beating him in the Australian Open final and the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open. Since denying …

Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic lead the men’s field
6 days, 6 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic lead the men’s field

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Here are some of the top men at the Australian Open, which starts at Melbourne Park on Sunday morning local time, with money-line odds via BetMGM Sportsbook: Jannik Sinner Seeding: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Italy Age: 23 2024 Record: 73-6 2024 Titles: 8 Career Titles: 18 Grand Slam Titles: 2 — Australian Open, U.S. Open Last …

Defending champions top list of Australian Open contenders
6 days, 7 hours ago

Defending champions top list of Australian Open contenders

The Independent  

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Australian Open tennis 2025: Novak Djokovic handed tough draw, Jannik Sinner faces Jarry test
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6 days, 8 hours ago

Australian Open tennis 2025: Novak Djokovic handed tough draw, Jannik Sinner faces Jarry test

The Hindu  

World number one Jannik Sinner was drawn on Thursday against big-hitting Nicolas Jarry to start his Australian Open defence while Novak Djokovic is on a collision course to meet Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. Serbia’s Djokovic drew American wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy to start but has a huge task in front of him to win an 11th Australian Open and record …

Sinner, Djokovic in opposite halves at the Australian Open, Sabalenka vs Stephens in 1st round
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6 days, 9 hours ago

Sinner, Djokovic in opposite halves at the Australian Open, Sabalenka vs Stephens in 1st round

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Defending champion Jannik Sinner and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic have landed in opposite sides of the draw for the season’s first major, ruling out a replay of last year’s semifinal match. Sinner upset Djokovic in the semifinals here last year before coming back to beat Daniil Medvedev in the final 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 …

Australian Open 2025, men’s draw: Djokovic projected to meet Alcaraz in quarterfinals, Sinner opens title defence against Jarry
Trending News
6 days, 9 hours ago

Australian Open 2025, men’s draw: Djokovic projected to meet Alcaraz in quarterfinals, Sinner opens title defence against Jarry

The Hindu  

1 Jannik Sinner will begin his title defence at the Australian Open with a first-round match against Chile’s Nicolas Jarry, as per the draw ceremony held in Melbourne on Thursday. Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will be up against rising American youngster Nishesh Basavareddy, who has been awarded a wildcard. Fourth seed and last year’s US Open runner-up Taylor …

Australian Open draw explained: Djokovic, Alcaraz on quarterfinal collision course
6 days, 13 hours ago

Australian Open draw explained: Djokovic, Alcaraz on quarterfinal collision course

India Today  

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have been grouped in the same quarter of the men's singles draw of the Australian Open, the season's first Grand Slam tournament, starting January 14. Alcaraz, who is yet to win the Australian Open crown, will start his campaign against Alexander Shevchenko while Djokovic, bidding to reclaim his dominance in Melbourne, will take on 19-year-old …

Djokovic to Alcaraz: Five players to watch at the Australian Open
1 week ago

Djokovic to Alcaraz: Five players to watch at the Australian Open

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Novak Djokovic is targeting an 11th Australian Open title and record 25th Grand Slam crown but faces an uphill battle against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Jannik Sinner The Italian won his maiden Grand Slam title in Australia last year, beating Daniil Medvedev in the final, and went on to establish himself as the undisputed world number one. Carlos …

Carlos Alcaraz staring at Grand Slam final frontier in Melbourne
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1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz staring at Grand Slam final frontier in Melbourne

The Hindu  

There is little doubt Carlos Alcaraz is one of the brightest stars of his generation with Grand Slam success on all three surfaces but the Spaniard will arrive at the Australian Open looking to conquer the final frontier of his young career. Should he lift the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup at Melbourne Park later this month, the 21-year-old French Open …

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic makes another push for the summit in Melbourne
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1 week ago

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic makes another push for the summit in Melbourne

The Hindu  

The blazing fire of the golden era of men’s tennis has been reduced to dying embers without Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal but Novak Djokovic can send one last flame shooting into the Melbourne sky at this year’s Australian Open. “These are kind of the matches and challenges that I still strive for, to be in a position to play …

Watch: Coach Andy Murray joins Novak Djokovic in Australian Open training
1 week, 1 day ago

Watch: Coach Andy Murray joins Novak Djokovic in Australian Open training

India Today  

Tennis greats Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have officially begun their partnership ahead of the Australian Open. Murray, who retired last year from professional tennis, has joined Djokovic's team as coach for the Australian leg of the 2025 season. Andy Murray was observed discussing tactics with Novak Djokovic during a training session at the Margaret Court Arena, the main court …

Novak Djokovic still ‘traumatised’ by Australian Open deportation controversy: ‘Are they going to detain me again…’
1 week, 2 days ago

Novak Djokovic still ‘traumatised’ by Australian Open deportation controversy: ‘Are they going to detain me again…’

Hindustan Times  

On January 9, the Australian Open men’s and women’s singles draw will be revealed, and all eyes will once again be on Novak Djokovic, who courted controversy in the country during the Covid-19 pandemic. Three years ago, he was detained when he arrived in Melbourne for the Grand Slam event, as he didn’t meet the requirements for vaccination to enter …

Aryna Sabalenka wins Brisbane title with eyes on Australian Open hat-trick
1 week, 3 days ago

Aryna Sabalenka wins Brisbane title with eyes on Australian Open hat-trick

India Today  

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka geared up for her title defence at the year's opening Grand Slam with a battling 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova in the final of the Brisbane International on Sunday. Sabalenka is bidding to become the first woman to lift three straight Australian Open trophies since Swiss Martina Hingis won from 1997 …

Djokovic eases into Brisbane International quarterfinals with 20th career win over Monfils
1 week, 6 days ago

Djokovic eases into Brisbane International quarterfinals with 20th career win over Monfils

The Hindu  

Top seed Novak Djokovic reached the quarterfinals at Brisbane International, an ATP 250 event, with his 20th career win over Gael Monfils on Thursday. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam winner, defeated Monfils 6-3, 6-3 to keep his preparation for the Australian Open on track. Makes it 20-0 🙌@DjokerNole defeats Monfils, continuing his perfect record against the Frenchman!#BrisbaneTennispic.twitter.com/9h3mkC3Yml — Tennis TV …

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka launched their Australian Open preparations with straight-sets wins on Tuesday at the Brisbane International but Nick Kyrgios lost on his return from injury. "To start the new season with a win is obviously very important," said Djokovic, who is pursuing an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title. Ahead of the Australian Open starting on January …

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka launched their Australian Open preparations with straight-sets wins on Tuesday at the Brisbane International but Nick Kyrgios lost on his return from injury. "To start the new season with a win is obviously very important," said Djokovic, who is pursuing an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title. Ahead of the Australian Open starting on January …

Djokovic and Kyrgios win doubles opener at Brisbane International 2025
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Djokovic and Kyrgios win doubles opener at Brisbane International 2025

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios made a triumphant return to professional tennis as the Australian, partnering 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic, beat Andreas Mies and Alexander Erler in the opening round of men’s doubles at Brisbane International on Monday. The wildcard Australian-Serbian pair of Kyrgios and Djokovic won 6-4, 6-7, in an hour and 48 minutes at the Pat Rafter Arena. A …

2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell
3 weeks, 1 day ago

2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell

The Hindu  

From the coronation of new Grand Slam champions to a living legend achieving sporting immortality, the 2024 tennis season had it all. She defeated China’s Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 in the final to become the first woman to retain the Melbourne Park crown since compatriot Victoria Azarenka in 2013. REVIEW | AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2024 Jannik Sinner clinched his maiden Major …

Carlos Alcaraz reacts to Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray partnership: ‘It’s incredible for tennis’
1 month, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz reacts to Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray partnership: ‘It’s incredible for tennis’

The Independent  

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Novak Djokovic to kick off new tennis season at Brisbane International ahead of Australian Open
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Djokovic to begin bid for 25th Grand Slam crown in Brisbane
1 month, 1 week ago

Djokovic to begin bid for 25th Grand Slam crown in Brisbane

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic will begin his 2025 season and bid for an 11th Australian Open title at the Brisbane International, it was announced on Wednesday, with the Serbian superstar now coached by Andy Murray. The 37-year-old is targeting a record 25th Grand Slam crown after failing to add to the total during a frustrating 2024, although he did win Olympic singles …

Djokovic hires Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open tennis Grand Slam
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Jannik Sinner doping controversy: Italian tennis federation chief drops verdict, remarks ‘Apart from a few imbeciles…’
2 months ago

Jannik Sinner doping controversy: Italian tennis federation chief drops verdict, remarks ‘Apart from a few imbeciles…’

Hindustan Times  

The Court of Arbitration of Sport's decision on Jannik Sinner's doping investigation is still pending. The Italian tennis star was hit with a doping scandal during his victorious US Open 2024 title run. He has won 17 singles titles on the ATP Tour, including two Grand Slams, and also has four Masters 1000 titles. He finished as runners-up at the …

‘Do not believe Novak Djokovic is doomed’: Sinner’s coach fires warning to Serbian’s rivals ahead of 2025 comeback
2 months ago

‘Do not believe Novak Djokovic is doomed’: Sinner’s coach fires warning to Serbian’s rivals ahead of 2025 comeback

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic won't be competing in the ATP Finals due to an injury, which also caused him to withdraw from the Paris Masters. Speaking to Italian media outlet Corriere della Sera, Jannik Sinner's coach Darren Cahill warned players about Djokovic and called him 'a legend'. He reached the Australian Open semi-finals, where he lost to Jannik Sinner in four sets, …

ATP Finals 2024: Sinner, Alcaraz drawn in different groups
2 months, 1 week ago

ATP Finals 2024: Sinner, Alcaraz drawn in different groups

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who split the four Slams this year, have been placed in opposite groups for the ATP Finals, set to be held in Turin from November 10 to 17. 1 Sinner, who won the Australian Open and the US Open, is in the ‘Ilie Nastase Group’ along with former champion Daniil Medvedev, US Open runner-up Taylor …

Novak Djokovic is now last of ‘big three’ standing and must find new motivation
3 months ago

Novak Djokovic is now last of ‘big three’ standing and must find new motivation

The Telegraph  

That exception came in the final of the Paris Olympics, where Djokovic pulled on his ultimate game face to edge past Alcaraz and end a 20-year Olympic jinx. In the semi-final of that event, Djokovic unexpectedly “laid an egg” – to borrow one of John McEnroe’s favourite phrases – as he sprayed unforced errors in all directions. Even in his …

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz star in epic promo for the 6 Kings Slam in Riyadh - with the winner of the exhibition set to take home the largest prize money in the history of tennis
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz star in epic promo for the 6 Kings Slam in Riyadh - with the winner of the exhibition set to take home the largest prize money in the history of tennis

Daily Mail  

A five-minute promotional video featuring the participants of the 6 Kings Slam event has been released ahead of the event. Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune will take to the court in Riyadh next month with the highest prize money in tennis history on the line. The high-budget film directed by Los Perez …

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal
4 months ago

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal

Associated Press  

Sept. 12 1895 — Defender wins three straight matches from the British challenger Valkyrie II to defend the America’s Cup for the United States. 1936 — Fred Perry becomes the first foreign player to win three U.S. men’s singles titles when he defeats Don Budge, 2-6, 6-2, 8-6, 1-6, 10-8. 1981 — Tracy Austin wins her second U.S. Open singles …

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