Novak Djokovic loses his world No 1 status after withdrawing from French Open due to knee injury... with Jannik Sinner making history in his place after reaching semi-finals
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic loses his world No 1 status after withdrawing from French Open due to knee injury... with Jannik Sinner making history in his place after reaching semi-finals

Daily Mail  

Novak Djokovic has lost his world No 1 ranking after withdrawing from the French Open with a torn meniscus in his right knee. Sinner became world number one without knowing it as he reached the semi-finals of the French Open for the first time. Novak Djokovic has lost his world No 1 ranking after withdrawing from the French Open The 37-year-old suffered the injury during his fourth-round match against Francisco Cerundolo 'It means a lot to me for sure,' he said. Sinner will play fellow young gun Carlos Alcaraz, who until last September was world number one himself. Sinner will play Carlos Alcaraz who until last September was world number one himself There is no doubt Alcaraz has got well and truly inside the mind of Tsitsipas.

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Jannik Sinner adds another tennis tournament to his schedule after three-month ban
1 week, 2 days ago

Jannik Sinner adds another tennis tournament to his schedule after three-month ban

Firstpost  

Jannik Sinner has confirmed his participation in another tournament as he prepares for his return to competitive tennis after a three-month ban. World number one Jannik Sinner will play the ATP tournament in Hamburg from May 18-24 after his doping ban ends in the build-up to the French Open, organisers confirmed Tuesday. “For the first time in his career, Jannik …

Explained: How Jannik Sinner fortified his lead atop the ATP rankings despite not playing Indian Wells due to doping ban
1 week, 3 days ago

Explained: How Jannik Sinner fortified his lead atop the ATP rankings despite not playing Indian Wells due to doping ban

Firstpost  

Jannik Sinner is currently serving a three-month doping ban for two failed anti-doping tests at the Indian Wells tournament last year, but still managed to fortify his position at the top of the latest ATP rankings by 190 points, with Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz failing to make the most of his absence. Reuters Jannik Sinner, the world’s top-ranked player, …

'Don't see Novak Djokovic winning another Grand Slam': Alarm bells sounded for Serb in ominous 'he's in decline' verdict
2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Don't see Novak Djokovic winning another Grand Slam': Alarm bells sounded for Serb in ominous 'he's in decline' verdict

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic has been going through a tough phase in his career, with his last three defeats raising questions about his future in the sport. Although a hamstring injury forced him to take the call, it was rather unusual for the 24-time Grand Slam winner to suffer an opening-round exit in the next two consecutive tournaments. Novak Djokovic suffered a …

Diminishing returns: Novak Djokovic’s famed service return game shows signs of cracking
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Diminishing returns: Novak Djokovic’s famed service return game shows signs of cracking

The Hindu  

Over the last two decades, Novak Djokovic has built the reputation of being the best returner tennis has ever seen. The US Open semifinal in 2011, where he saved two match points against Roger Federer; the Australian Open final in 2012, where he came from a break down in the final set to beat Rafael Nadal in the longest match …

Novak Djokovic's biggest opponent is his own body, cannot cheat time and escape 'tennis death': Ex-Russian tennis star
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Novak Djokovic's biggest opponent is his own body, cannot cheat time and escape 'tennis death': Ex-Russian tennis star

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, had a rare barren run recently as he failed to win a single Grand Slam in 2024 and has also been facing fitness issues recently, with a leg injury forcing him to retire hurt in the semi-finals of the Australian Open. Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-final of the 2025 Australian …

Novak Djokovic again stunned by a lucky loser at Indian Wells
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Novak Djokovic again stunned by a lucky loser at Indian Wells

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic was shocked by Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 3-6 6-1 in the second round of Indian Wells on Saturday as the Serbian suffered an early exit at the hands of a tournament lucky loser for a second consecutive year. Djokovic fell to lucky loser Luca Nardi of Italy in the California desert last year and history repeated itself …

Jannik Sinner out of Las Vegas exhibition due to doping ban; Casper Ruud named as replacement
1 month, 1 week ago

Jannik Sinner out of Las Vegas exhibition due to doping ban; Casper Ruud named as replacement

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner has been dropped from an exhibition event in Las Vegas next month while the No. Instead of Sinner, Casper Ruud is now slated to join Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul on March 2 as part of the MGM Rewards Slam at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The switch was announced Thursday in a news release that …

Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Jiri Lehecka in Qatar Open quarterfinals
1 month, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Jiri Lehecka in Qatar Open quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz lost for just the second time this year on Thursday when 25th-ranked Jiri Lehecka beat him 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open. “The match was up and down since the beginning,” Lehecka said after beating Alcaraz. The way I trusted my game was the key today.” Earlier, fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev saved one match …

Jannik Sinner is out of a Las Vegas exhibition because of his doping ban. Casper Ruud will fill in
1 month, 1 week ago

Jannik Sinner is out of a Las Vegas exhibition because of his doping ban. Casper Ruud will fill in

Associated Press  

Jannik Sinner has been dropped from an exhibition event in Las Vegas next month while the No. Instead of Sinner, Casper Ruud is now slated to join Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul on March 2 as part of the MGM Rewards Slam at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The switch was announced Thursday in a news release that …

Djokovic Crashes Out! Berrettini Stuns World No.1 in Qatar Open Shock
1 month, 1 week ago

Djokovic Crashes Out! Berrettini Stuns World No.1 in Qatar Open Shock

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic was stunned 7-6, 6-2 by Matteo Berrettini in the Qatar Open first round on Tuesday as the Italian enjoyed his first win over the former world number one. “It’s something that I’ve been looking to do,” said former world number six Berrettini, who had lost all four of his previous matches against the Serbian. I wish I could …

Fully fit Novak Djokovic handed shock Qatar Open exit by Matteo Berrettini
1 month, 1 week ago

Fully fit Novak Djokovic handed shock Qatar Open exit by Matteo Berrettini

India Today  

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic’s struggles in 2025 continued as he suffered a shocking defeat to Matteo Berrettini in the Round of 32 at the Qatar Open on February 18. Despite a hard-fought first set that ended in a tiebreaker, Berrettini dominated the second set to secure a 7-6, 6-2 victory over the World No.7. Djokovic had been expected to …

Novak Djokovic loses in Qatar Open return from injury, Alex de Minaur wins through to second round
1 month, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic loses in Qatar Open return from injury, Alex de Minaur wins through to second round

ABC  

Alex de Minaur has enjoyed a belated birthday present by battling into the last 16 of the Qatar Open with a straight-sets victory over stubborn Russian Roman Safiullin. While de Minaur laughed about his "first win as a 26-year-old", there was a major first-round shock as 37-year-old Novak Djokovic, on his return to action after injury derailed his Australian Open …

Qatar Open 2025: Alcaraz beats Cilic in straight sets to reach Round of 16
1 month, 1 week ago

Qatar Open 2025: Alcaraz beats Cilic in straight sets to reach Round of 16

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz overcame Croatian veteran Marin Cilic 6-4, 6-4 Monday to reach the round of 16 at the Qatar Open. The Croatian led 4-3 and 0-40 on Alcaraz’s serve in the second set, but the Spanish four-time major winner managed to recover and then broke in the next game. “That’s why I was able to win in two sets.” …

Novak Djokovic calls out 'favouritism' shown in Jannik Sinner doping ban
1 month, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic calls out 'favouritism' shown in Jannik Sinner doping ban

India Today  

Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic has finally broken his silence on the recent controversy surrounding World No.1 Jannik Sinner’s doping ban, calling it an example of "favouritism." The 24-time Grand Slam champion expressed disappointment over the lenient three-month suspension given to Sinner, criticising the World Anti-Doping Agency for what he believes is preferential treatment. Speaking at the Qatar Open, Djokovic …

Novak Djokovic criticises ‘favouritism’ in Jannik Sinner doping case after ‘strange’ punishment
1 month, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic criticises ‘favouritism’ in Jannik Sinner doping case after ‘strange’ punishment

The Independent  

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Qatar Open 2025: Djokovic projected to face Alcaraz in Doha semifinals, Sinner out after three-month doping ban
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1 month, 1 week ago

Qatar Open 2025: Djokovic projected to face Alcaraz in Doha semifinals, Sinner out after three-month doping ban

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz could be up against Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of next week’s Qatar Open in Doha, as per the draw released on Saturday. 3 Alcaraz became the top seed after top-ranked Jannik Sinner was ruled out with a three-month doping ban. 🍓 A Wimbledon final rematch between Djokovic & Berrettini 🗽 US Open champs meet with Alcaraz vs …

Jannik Sinner banned from tennis for three months in doping case
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1 month, 1 week ago

Jannik Sinner banned from tennis for three months in doping case

Al Jazeera  

The world number one reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency after two positive drug tests in 2024. Jannik Sinner’s long doping saga came to an end after he agreed to a three-month ban from tennis, the world number one admitting “partial responsibility” for team mistakes which led to him twice testing positive for traces of clostebol in March …

Novak Djokovic makes big revelation on his availability for Qatar Open: 'I'm ready to go for more...'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic makes big revelation on his availability for Qatar Open: 'I'm ready to go for more...'

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic admitted that he has almost ‘100 per cent’ recovered from the muscle tear on his left leg that he had sustained during the 2025 Australian Open and that he is eyeing a return in next week’s Qatar Open. Novak Djokovic said that he has almost recovered from his injury and is eyeing a return in next week's Qatar …

Fit-again Novak Djokovic ready for Qatar Open comeback in February, eyes 100th title
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fit-again Novak Djokovic ready for Qatar Open comeback in February, eyes 100th title

India Today  

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he has fully recovered from the injury that forced him to retire midway through the Australian Open semi-final earlier this year. Djokovic withdrew from a high-stakes semi-final against Alexander Zverev at the 2025 Australian Open, just days after defeating Carlos Alcaraz. Having missed the Rotterdam Open, an ATP 500 event, and …

Rotterdam Open 2025: Alcaraz says Sinner is the man to beat in men’s tennis
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rotterdam Open 2025: Alcaraz says Sinner is the man to beat in men’s tennis

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz said on Sunday that the form of Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner is “crazy”, as the Spaniard prepared for his first match since losing in the quarterfinals in Melbourne. “I don’t feel that it was a missed opportunity against Novak,” Alcaraz said. I have tried to take the good things about that match and will look ahead now.” …

US tennis legend offers Novak Djokovic advice after 24-time Grand Slam winner booed by fans in Australian Open
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US tennis legend offers Novak Djokovic advice after 24-time Grand Slam winner booed by fans in Australian Open

Firstpost  

Djokovic, who has been a polarising figure in the sport in past and had been involved in a feud with broadcasters Channel Nine during the year’s first Grand Slam in Melbourne Park, was then subjected to boos and jeers as he retired hurt after the first set. American tennis legend Jimmy Connors has come out in support of Novak Djokovic …

Rafael Nadal rises in ATP rankings despite retiring from tennis two months back
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal rises in ATP rankings despite retiring from tennis two months back

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal moved two places up in the ATP rankings after an updated list was released on Monday following the end of the 2025 Australian Open, despite having retired from professional tennis. Spain's Rafael Nadal The last time Nadal was on the court was in November, during Spain's Davis Cup match against the Netherlands. Despite not having played a single …

Alexander Zverev FINALLY gets a win over Jannik Sinner, but world No 1 warns that he is nowhere close to his peak
2 months ago

Alexander Zverev FINALLY gets a win over Jannik Sinner, but world No 1 warns that he is nowhere close to his peak

Daily Mail  

German tennis star Alexander Zverev might have been lasted out of the Australian Open final in straight sets, but at least he has a sense of humour about it. Australian Open finalists Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner were seated together on their trip home to Europe Zverev posted this cheeky message to Instagram after losing the Australian Open final to …

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner’s style draws comparisons to Novak Djokovic
Trending News
2 months ago

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner’s style draws comparisons to Novak Djokovic

The Hindu  

Of all the praise bestowed on Jannik Sinner after he won his second consecutive Australian Open championship, and third Grand Slam title overall, nothing felt as significant as the comparison made by runner-up Alexander Zverev. Facing Sinner, particularly on hard courts, reminded Zverev a lot of trying to solve the challenge presented by none other than 24-time major champion Novak …

Unstoppable Jannik Sinner’s biggest opponent is now outside the court
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2 months ago

Unstoppable Jannik Sinner’s biggest opponent is now outside the court

The Independent  

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Dominant Jannik Sinner wins Australian Open again as Alexander Zverev ‘not good enough’ - live
2 months ago

Dominant Jannik Sinner wins Australian Open again as Alexander Zverev ‘not good enough’ - live

The Independent  

✕ Close Novak Djokovic breaks silence after retiring from Australian Open Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev to win the Australian Open for the second year in a row, as the World No 1 added a third grand slam singles title with a 6-3 7-6 6-3 victory to deny the German his first major. Sinner, 23, produced a dominant display to …

Australian Open director Craig Tiley confident Djokovic will return in 2026
Trending News
2 months ago

Australian Open director Craig Tiley confident Djokovic will return in 2026

The Hindu  

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley said he is confident Novak Djokovic will return to the season-opening Grand Slam next year after injury ended the 37-year-old’s latest challenge in the semifinals at Melbourne Park. “We’ll see Novak back and I look forward to catching up with him in the next couple of weeks.” Djokovic took aim at his critics the …

Djokovic backs Zverev after heartbreaking Australian Open final: 'You have it in you'
2 months ago

Djokovic backs Zverev after heartbreaking Australian Open final: 'You have it in you'

Firstpost  

After a heartbreaking loss for Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open 2025 final, Novak Djokovic extended his support to the German, encouraging the star tennis player to persevere despite the loss. Alexander Zverev’s third campaign for a first Grand Slam title ended in a disappointing heartbreak as he went down in straight sets to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open …

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner’s style draws comparisons to Novak Djokovic
2 months ago

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner’s style draws comparisons to Novak Djokovic

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Of all the praise bestowed on Jannik Sinner after he won his second consecutive Australian Open championship, and third Grand Slam title overall, nothing felt as significant as the comparison made by runner-up Alexander Zverev. Facing Sinner, particularly on hard courts, reminded Zverev a lot of trying to solve the challenge presented by none other than 24-time …

ATP Rankings: Medvedev slips, Paul makes Top 10 debut as Sinner stays on top after Australian Open 2025 title
2 months ago

ATP Rankings: Medvedev slips, Paul makes Top 10 debut as Sinner stays on top after Australian Open 2025 title

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner continued to occupy the No. 1 spot in the latest ATP Rankings released on Monday after winning his second straight Australian Open title. READ | Double Australian Open champion Sinner wants to match hardcourt successes on grass and clay USA’s Tommy Paul, who lost to Zverev in the quarterfinals, jumped two spots to make his Top 10 debut. …

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner's style draws comparisons to Novak Djokovic
2 months ago

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner's style draws comparisons to Novak Djokovic

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE: Of all the praise bestowed on Jannik Sinner after he won his second consecutive Australian Open championship, and third Grand Slam title overall, nothing felt as significant as the comparison made by runner-up Alexander Zverev. Facing Sinner, particularly on hard courts, reminded Zverev a lot of trying to solve the challenge presented by none other than 24-time major champion …

Jannik Sinner salutes Aussie super coach Darren Cahill after defending Australian Open crown
2 months ago

Jannik Sinner salutes Aussie super coach Darren Cahill after defending Australian Open crown

Daily Mail  

Jannik Sinner has saluted his Aussie super-coach after entering Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer-like territory with a clinical straight-sets Australian Open final triumph over Alexander Zverev. Sinner denied Zverev an elusive maiden major while enhancing his own growing grand slam stature with a steely-eyed 6-3 7-6 6-3 victory over the gutted German at Melbourne Park on Sunday night. Jannik Sinner claimed …

Australian Open 2025: Zverev compares Sinner to ‘prime Djokovic’ after defeat
2 months ago

Australian Open 2025: Zverev compares Sinner to ‘prime Djokovic’ after defeat

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev said that Jannik Sinner is as good as Novak Djokovic at his peak and on “a different universe” after the German was well beaten in Sunday’s Australian Open final. READ | List of Australian Open men’s singles champions in Open era: Jannik Sinner wins 2025 edition, becomes 11th man to retain title “He’s very, very similar to Novak …

Australian Open 2025: Sinner beats Zverev, wins second title in a row in Melbourne
2 months ago

Australian Open 2025: Sinner beats Zverev, wins second title in a row in Melbourne

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner retained his Australian Open title with an emphatic 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 win over Alexander Zverev on Sunday, breaking new ground for Italian tennis and leaving his German rival smarting after a third Grand Slam final defeat. World number one Sinner became Italy’s first player to win three Grand Slam crowns, moving past Nicola Pietrangeli, who won back-to-back men’s …

Jannik Sinner creates history, defends Australian Open title after beating Zverev in 2025 final
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2 months ago

Jannik Sinner creates history, defends Australian Open title after beating Zverev in 2025 final

India TV News  

World No.1 Jannik Sinner created history as he became the first Italian player to win three singles Grand Slams. In a fight between the World No.1 and World No.2 for the Australian Open title, the 23-year-old Sinner defeated 27-year-old Zverev in straight sets 6-3, 7-6, 6-2 to lift his third major. Meanwhile, he has become only the third player to …

Australian Open final: Defending champion Jannik Sinner takes 2-set lead
Top News
2 months ago

Australian Open final: Defending champion Jannik Sinner takes 2-set lead

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Jannik Sinner is potentially one set from clinching back-to-back Australian Open titles after taking a 6-3, 7-6 lead in the final at the year’s first major. Sinner broke Zverev's serve in the eighth game Sunday and then served out the first set, closing with an ace. The top-seeded Sinner is a 23-year-old from Italy who is aiming to become …

Novak Djokovic slams injury ‘experts’ by posting his MRI scan: 'Thought I’d leave this here'
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2 months ago

Novak Djokovic slams injury ‘experts’ by posting his MRI scan: 'Thought I’d leave this here'

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic has hit back at fans questioning the severity of his injury during the Australian Open 2025 semi-finals. Novak Djokovic shared scan image of his injury to counter fans who jeered him at Australian Open 2025. Image: AP Novak Djokovic has hit out at the injury ‘experts’ by posting the MRI scan of his injured left hamstring on social …

Jannik Sinner in a different universe: Zverev after losing Australian Open final
2 months ago

Jannik Sinner in a different universe: Zverev after losing Australian Open final

India Today  

Alexander Zverev heaped praise on Jannik Sinner, saying that the Italian star is in a “different universe”. Sinner also became only the third player since 2000 to win a Grand Slam final without facing a single break point. Zverev says Jannik Sinner is ‘on a different universe’ compared to everyone else on hard courts’ “On Sinner's game, how far do …

AUS Open: Jannik Sinner responds to Alexander Zverev's Novak Djokovic comparison
2 months ago

AUS Open: Jannik Sinner responds to Alexander Zverev's Novak Djokovic comparison

India Today  

Jannik Sinner responded to Alexander Zverev's ultimate compliment as he compared the Australian Open 2025 champion to Novak Djokovic after their final on Sunday, January 26. Sinner claimed his second Australian Open on the bounce with a dominant performance against Zverev, beating him in straight sets with a scoreline of 6-3, 7-6, 6-3. “He’s very, very similar to Novak when …

Ruthless Jannik Sinner defends Australian Open crown to script history
2 months ago

Ruthless Jannik Sinner defends Australian Open crown to script history

India Today  

World No.1 Jannik Sinner made history after becoming the first Italian to win three Grand Slams, going past Nicola Pietrangeli, who won the French Open in 1959 and 1960. On Sunday, Sinner successfully defended his Australian Open men’s singles title after beating second seed Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in the final at the Rod Laver Arena. Australian Open 2025 …

Keep believing: Djokovic motivates heartbroken Zverev after Australian Open final
2 months ago

Keep believing: Djokovic motivates heartbroken Zverev after Australian Open final

India Today  

Novak Djokovic had words of motivation for Alexander Zverev, who failed to win his maiden Grand Slam. Zverev fell short in the Australian Open final where Jannik Sinner defeated him 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 at the Rod Laver Arena. Australian Open 2025 men's singles final Highlights Congratulating Sinner, Djokovic wrote, “Auguri”, which roughly means 'all the best', or 'best wishes', or …

Jannik Sinner wins second Australian Open tennis title
2 months ago

Jannik Sinner wins second Australian Open tennis title

Al Jazeera  

The Italian completes a straight-sets win over world number two Alexander Zverev to remain unbeaten in Grand Slam finals. Jannik Sinner has retained his Australian Open title with an emphatic 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 win over Alexander Zverev, breaking new ground for Italian tennis and leaving his German rival smarting after a third Grand Slam final defeat. World number one Sinner …

Australian Open: Defending champion Jannik Sinner plays Alexander Zverev in the men’s final
2 months ago

Australian Open: Defending champion Jannik Sinner plays Alexander Zverev in the men’s final

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — It’s not often that a man is able to follow up his first Grand Slam title by repeating as the champion at the same tournament a year later, which is what Jannik Sinner will be trying to do Sunday when he faces Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open final. It become a home for him to step …

Jannik Sinner: No.1 who defied doping case to dominate men's tennis
2 months ago

Jannik Sinner: No.1 who defied doping case to dominate men's tennis

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE: Jannik Sinner's reserved public persona belies a mature and steely 23-year-old who has shown supreme mental strength to put aside a doping scandal and make another Australian Open final. Sinner's status as Italy's biggest sporting star and the new dominant force in men's tennis has only risen over the past fortnight in Melbourne. With Spain's golden boy and chief …

Retiring Novak Djokovic booed as Alexander Zverev tells off Australian Open crowd
2 months ago

Retiring Novak Djokovic booed as Alexander Zverev tells off Australian Open crowd

The Independent  

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Djokovic reflects on heartbreaking Aus Open exit, hopes Zverev wins the title: 'I could only push so far'
2 months ago

Djokovic reflects on heartbreaking Aus Open exit, hopes Zverev wins the title: 'I could only push so far'

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic opened up about his emotional exit from the Australian Open as he was forced to retire against Alexander Zverev. Novak Djokovic has extended his support for Alexander Zverev ahead of the German’s final against defending champion Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open 2025. Djokovic, who is close to Zverev, also said that the 27-year-old German “deserves” the Australian …

Novak Djokovic declares Australian Open final favourite: ‘I’ll be cheering for him’
2 months ago

Novak Djokovic declares Australian Open final favourite: ‘I’ll be cheering for him’

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner subdues Ben Shelton and returns to final
2 months ago

Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner subdues Ben Shelton and returns to final

The Hindu  

Defending champion Jannik Sinner continued his sizzling Australian Open run with a 7-6 6-2 6-2 win over American 21st seed Ben Shelton to reach a second straight final at Melbourne Park and book a meeting with Alexander Zverev. Sinner's victory made the 23-year-old the youngest man to make multiple finals at the Australian Open since Jim Courier in 1992-93 and …

Djokovic retires hurt to send Zverev into Australian Open final
2 months ago

Djokovic retires hurt to send Zverev into Australian Open final

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Novak Djokovic retired injured after losing a gruelling first set of his Australian Open semi-final to Alexander Zverev, leaving his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam crown in tatters on Friday. #AO2025 pic.twitter.com/d5VJ6YNBeN It means Djokovic has now gone five Grand Slams without winning the title he needs to surpass Margaret Court's 24 and become the all-time leader. …

Australian Open: Djokovic retires injured to put Zverev in final
2 months ago

Australian Open: Djokovic retires injured to put Zverev in final

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic retired injured after losing the first set 7-6 against Alex Zverev on Friday to put the German through to his first Australian Open final. Zverev will meet the winner of the Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton match in Sunday's decider as he bids for his first Grand Slam title. Djokovic’s long wait for a record 25th major title …

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