Australian Open Day 03 wrap - results, talking points
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Australian Open Day 03 wrap - results, talking points

The Hindu  

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic were untroubled, but Grigor Dimitrov was among five seeds to fall while Ash Barty and Serena Williams moved through as Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff set up a third-round showdown at the Australian Open on Wednesday. Read: FEDERER, DJOKOVIC EASE THROUGH Having lost a set in the opening-round victory over Jan-Lennard Struff, Djokovic suffered no such setback against Ito, winning 6-1 6-4 6-2. British 30th seed Dan Evans also made a second-round exit, losing to Djokovic's next opponent, Yoshihito Nishioka, 6-4 6-3 6-4. Next up for Cilic is a man he has lost to twice at the Australian Open in Roberto Bautista Agut, the Spanish ninth seed too good for Michael Mmoh 5-7 6-2 6-4 6-1.

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AO 2025: Medvedev looking to disrupt Sinner-Alcaraz dominance at Australian Open
18 hours, 58 minutes 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 …

Coach Murray ready for any Djokovic outbursts at Australian Open
1 day, 13 hours ago

Coach Murray ready for any Djokovic outbursts at Australian Open

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic’s former rival-turned-coach Andy Murray does not want the Serbian to suppress his emotions on the court and is even willing to be the target of any angry outbursts as long as the 24-time major winner gives his all at the Australian Open. “I would think that I’d be one of the people that would maybe hopefully understand that …

Australian Open 2025 Draw: Sumit Nagal to face Novak Djokovic in potential 3rd round, Sinner gets easy draw
1 day, 14 hours ago

Australian Open 2025 Draw: Sumit Nagal to face Novak Djokovic in potential 3rd round, Sinner gets easy draw

India TV News  

Sumit Nagal was drawn against the world No.25 Tomas Machac in the first round of the men's singles at the Australian Open 2025 on Thursday. The top-ranked Indian tennis player could face the 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in the potential third round in a blockbuster treat for Indian fans. Nagal made the headlines by reaching the second round …

Australian Open 2025: Sumit Nagal to face Czechia’s Tomas Machac in first round
1 day, 17 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Sumit Nagal to face Czechia’s Tomas Machac in first round

The Hindu  

Sumit Nagal, the only Indian in singles categories at the Australian Open 2025, got a tough draw on Thursday. 96 Nagal will be up against 26th-seeded Czech player Tomas Machac in the opening round in Melbourne. He reached his maiden Tour-level final in Geneva and also stunned four-time Major winner Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters last …

Australian Open tennis 2025: Novak Djokovic handed tough draw, Jannik Sinner faces Jarry test
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1 day, 19 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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1 day, 20 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
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1 day, 20 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
2 days 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 …

Carlos Alcaraz staring at Grand Slam final frontier in Melbourne
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2 days, 18 hours 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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2 days, 20 hours 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
4 days 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…’
4 days, 14 hours 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 …

Novak Djokovic still stressed at Melbourne airport after 2022 deportation
4 days, 20 hours ago

Novak Djokovic still stressed at Melbourne airport after 2022 deportation

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic has admitted to still getting stressed when he gets off a plane at Melbourne airport after he was deported from Australia three years ago. The 24-time Grand Slam champion had his visa cancelled ahead of the 2022 Australian Open following days of drama over Australia’s COVID-19 entry rules and his unvaccinated status. And some traces still stay there …

Novak Djokovic must wait for 100th tour-level title after Brisbane defeat
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1 week ago

Novak Djokovic must wait for 100th tour-level title after Brisbane defeat

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Novak Djokovic beaten by Reilly Opelka in quarterfinals of Brisbane International
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1 week ago

Novak Djokovic beaten by Reilly Opelka in quarterfinals of Brisbane International

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6, 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday. Novak Djokovic faces defeat in the Brisbane Internationals quarter-final. And on a on a day like this when a lot of things go my way that’s how it works out.” New coach Andy Murray will join Djokovic in Melbourne Opelka achieved a career-high …

Novak Djokovic beaten by big-serving Reilly Opelka in quarterfinals of Brisbane International
1 week ago

Novak Djokovic beaten by big-serving Reilly Opelka in quarterfinals of Brisbane International

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6, 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday. Opelka served 16 aces — including one to finish off each set — to earn one of the biggest wins of the American’s career. And on a on a day like this when a lot of things go my way …

Brisbane International: Djokovic falls to Opelka in quarterfinals
1 week ago

Brisbane International: Djokovic falls to Opelka in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic’s hunt for a landmark 100th ATP title ended with a whimper following an unexpected 7-6, 6-3 defeat by big-serving American Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday. Defeat was a huge blow for the Serb, who will bid to join Roger Federer and Jimmy Connors as players who have won at least 100 titles when he …

Novak Djokovic handed quarterfinal exit by Reilly Opelka in Brisbane International
1 week, 1 day ago

Novak Djokovic handed quarterfinal exit by Reilly Opelka in Brisbane International

India Today  

Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6, 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday. Opelka served 16 aces — including one to finish off each set — to earn one of the biggest wins of the American's career. And on a on a day like this when a lot of things go my way that’s how it …

Djokovic eases into Brisbane International quarterfinals with 20th career win over Monfils
1 week, 1 day 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 and Kyrgios lose in doubles to top-seeded team at the Brisbane International
1 week, 2 days ago

Djokovic and Kyrgios lose in doubles to top-seeded team at the Brisbane International

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — The new doubles team of Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios are out of the Brisbane International in the second round. The pair, granted a wild-card entry by tournament organizers, lost 6-2, 3-6, 10-8 Wednesday to the top-seeded team of Nikola Mektic of Croatia and New Zealander Michael Venus. A Djokovic double-fault with the duo leading 8-6 in …

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return
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1 week, 3 days 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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1 week, 3 days 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 …

Nick Kyrgios proves his match fitness despite loss at Brisbane International 2025
1 week, 3 days ago

Nick Kyrgios proves his match fitness despite loss at Brisbane International 2025

The Hindu  

If Nick Kyrgios was attempting to prove his match fitness after 18 months off the tour due to wrist and knee injuries, he did a good job on Tuesday, albeit in a losing cause at the Brisbane International. Victory in Brisbane in the final on Sunday would be Djokovic’s 100th ATP tournament win before the 10-time Australian Open champion seeks …

Nick Kyrgios proves his match fitness in a losing cause despite not having played for 18 months
1 week, 3 days ago

Nick Kyrgios proves his match fitness in a losing cause despite not having played for 18 months

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — If Nick Kyrgios was attempting to prove his match fitness after 18 months off the tour due to wrist and knee injuries, he did a good job on Tuesday, albeit in a losing cause at the Brisbane International. Victory in Brisbane in the final on Sunday would be Djokovic’s 100th ATP tournament win before the 10-time Australian …

‘Awesome’ Nick Kyrgios’ trickshot leaves Novak Djokovic speechless, celebrate doubles win with chest bump in Brisbane
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1 week, 4 days ago

‘Awesome’ Nick Kyrgios’ trickshot leaves Novak Djokovic speechless, celebrate doubles win with chest bump in Brisbane

Hindustan Times  

From being rivals on the court to forming a strong doubles pair, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios showed some stunning shots in their 6-4 6-7 10-8 victory against Austria-German pair Alexander Erler and Andreas Mies. Novak Djokovic of Serbia and doubles partner Nick Kyrgios of Australia celebrate winning their men's doubles match. The match saw Kyrgios make his return after …

Djokovic and Kyrgios win doubles opener at Brisbane International 2025
1 week, 4 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 …

Nick Kyrgios to play first tournament in 18 months at Brisbane International
1 week, 6 days ago

Nick Kyrgios to play first tournament in 18 months at Brisbane International

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios returns to tournament tennis at the Brisbane International when he takes on 21-year-old Giovanni Perricard of France. The 29-year-old Kyrgios has been mostly sidelined with career-threatening wrist and knee injuries since the 2022 U.S. Open quarterfinals. Kyrgios, who won the Brisbane International in 2018, will partner Novak Djokovic in doubles in Brisbane. 1-seeded player at the Brisbane International …

Inspired Tsitsipas looking to ‘refresh, regroup’ in Australia
2 weeks ago

Inspired Tsitsipas looking to ‘refresh, regroup’ in Australia

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas said on Friday he will start with a blank mental slate at the season-opening United Cup teams event this week as the two-time Grand Slam finalist renews his quest for an elusive maiden major title. The Greek star made the French Open decider in 2021 and was a losing finalist to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in …

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

Nick Kyrgios uses ‘Federer-Nadal-Djokovic’ example to lash out at Mahut’s ‘Sinner will win that with 6-3’s’ statement
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Nick Kyrgios uses ‘Federer-Nadal-Djokovic’ example to lash out at Mahut’s ‘Sinner will win that with 6-3’s’ statement

Hindustan Times  

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been involved in multiple controversies throughout his career, and now the latest one involved Nicolas Mahut. The Frenchman remarked that Kyrgios’ Grand Slam title aspirations are not ‘realistic’ due to him making a comeback after almost two years on the sidelines, during which he featured in only one competitive fixture. Kyrgios is set to …

Nick Kyrgios set for grand slam return as Australian Open place confirmed
1 month ago

Nick Kyrgios set for grand slam return as Australian Open place confirmed

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2025 entries announced: Sumit Nagal in main draw, Kyrgios returns, Djokovic seeded 7th
1 month ago

Australian Open 2025 entries announced: Sumit Nagal in main draw, Kyrgios returns, Djokovic seeded 7th

India TV News  

The Australian Open 2025 main draw list was released by the organisers on Friday with the top 50 ATP and WTA-ranked players signing up for the first Grand Slam of the 2025 season. India's top-ranked Sumit Nagal, the current world no.98, has been given the direct entry into the men's singles main draw. Nagal failed to progress to the second …

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

Novak Djokovic to play in Brisbane International ahead of Australian Open
1 month, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic to play in Brisbane International ahead of Australian Open

ABC  

Novak Djokovic has signed up to play the Brisbane International as the superstar Serb seeks to ramp up his bid for a record 25th grand slam title. Djokovic joins a Brisbane field featuring Nick Kyrgios, defending champion Grigor Dimitrov, Holger Rune, Frances Tiafoe, Matteo Berrettini, Sebastian Korda, Gael Monfils, Alexei Popyrin and Jordan Thompson. Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz in Paris …

Murray makes a comeback — as old rival Djokovic's new coach
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 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 …

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic’s magnificent seven grand slam finals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic’s magnificent seven grand slam finals

The Independent  

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Andy Murray will coach Novak Djokovic through the Australian Open
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andy Murray will coach Novak Djokovic through the Australian Open

Associated Press  

The recently retired Andy Murray is going to team up with longtime rival Novak Djokovic as his coach, they both announced Saturday, with plans to prepare for — and work together through — the Australian Open in January. Welcome on board, Coach — Andy Murray.” FILE - Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, left, and Britain’s Andy Murray holds their trophy after their …

A look at Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam titles as he retires after losing in the Davis Cup
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A look at Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam titles as he retires after losing in the Davis Cup

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal showed up at the French Open for the first time as a teenager in 2005 and left as the champion. 14: 2014 French Open Final: Beat Djokovic 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4 What He Did: Won a record fifth French Open in a row and pulled even with Pete Sampras at 14 career Slam titles. 7: …

‘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 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
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Sinner, Alcaraz split the Slams to usher in new era
4 months ago

Sinner, Alcaraz split the Slams to usher in new era

China Daily  

The emergence of hungry, young contenders, such as Italy's Jannik Sinner and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, offers the latest sign that men's tennis has entered a new era, with 2024 marking the first time in more than two decades that none of the "Big Three" claimed a Grand Slam title. AFP Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz split the four Grand Slams …

US Open 2024: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz
4 months ago

US Open 2024: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz

The Hindu  

Frances Tiafoe heads into Friday’s all-American US Open 2024 semifinal against Taylor Fritz insisting that nobody is unbeatable anymore. This year’s US Open has seen 24-time Slam winner and four-time New York champion Novak Djokovic suffer his earliest exit in 18 years. Tiafoe also reached the last four in 2022 while Fritz booked a place in his first Grand Slam …

Does Djokovic defeat spell the end of golden generation's era of dominance?
4 months, 1 week ago

Does Djokovic defeat spell the end of golden generation's era of dominance?

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic waves to the crowd as he leaves the court after his US Open third-round loss to Alexei Popyrin on Friday. His loss means that, for the first time in 22 years, the season's Grand Slam roll of honor will not feature any of the "Big Three". REUTERS For the first time in 22 years, the year's Grand Slam …

​Open season: The Hindu Editorial on the U.S. Open
4 months, 1 week ago

​Open season: The Hindu Editorial on the U.S. Open

The Hindu  

There was a time in men’s tennis when the defeat of a favourite, the top seed or the defending champion in the first week of a Grand Slam tournament was less of a shock and more awe. But over the last two decades, wherein Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have been the hegemonic forces, such bursts of surprise …

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev moves past Flavio Cobolli into fourth round; Alex de Minaur beats Dan Evans
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev moves past Flavio Cobolli into fourth round; Alex de Minaur beats Dan Evans

The Hindu  

Fifth seed Daniil Medvedev breezed past Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 and into the fourth round on a muggy Saturday night at the US Open 2024 as the 2021 champion stepped up his bid to capture a second Grand Slam title. In a clash marked by long, exhausting rallies, Cobolli tested Medvedev’s defence thoroughly but could not find a …

US Open: Jannik Sinner Avoids US Open Trapdoor as Iga Swiatek Moves Into Last 16
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open: Jannik Sinner Avoids US Open Trapdoor as Iga Swiatek Moves Into Last 16

News 18  

Jannik Sinner avoided plunging through the US Open trapdoor which claimed Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz when he stormed into the last 16 on Saturday as fellow world number one Iga Swiatek stayed on course for a second New York triumph. Four-time French Open champion Swiatek was equally dominant as Sinner as the top-seeded Pole eased into the fourth round …

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