Nagal's dream year marred by AITA row, Nadal's goodbye amid Djokovic's piece of history headline riveting 2024
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Nagal's dream year marred by AITA row, Nadal's goodbye amid Djokovic's piece of history headline riveting 2024

Hindustan Times  

It was a dramatic calendar year that witnessed a tumultuous range of emotions. Indian tennis marred by AITA controversy amid Nagal, Bopanna's dream year Rohan Bopanna finally ended his long wait for a men's doubles Grand Slam title as the Indian, partnering Australia's Matthew Ebden, won the Australian Open trophy after defeating Italy’s Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 7-6, 7-5. One of the greatest athletes to have ever lifted the tennis racquet, speaking to an emotional Malaga crowd on his farewell, he said: “I leave with the peace of mind that I have left a legacy, which I really feel is not just a sporting one but a personal one.” Other significant goodbyes in 2024 included 2020 US Open champion Dominic Thiem's, who put a heartbreaking end to his injury-laden career at the Vienna Open, two-time Major winner Garbine Muguruza's, and another former WTA world No. Sinner, Alcaraz's dominance amid Djokovic low; Sabalenka reigns in WTA circuit For the first time in 22 years, neither of the Big Three - Federer, Nadal and Djokovic - failed to win a single Slam in a calendar year as Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz shared the four Majors between themselves. On the WTA tour, although Iga Swiatek ended the season with the most titles, which included one Grand Slam and four WTA 1000 events, 2024 belonged to Aryna Sabalenka, who not only defended her Australian Open title, but also won the US Open title, her third career Slam.

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

Sumit Nagal makes main draw in Auckland
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Sumit Nagal makes main draw in Auckland

Hindustan Times  

India's number one singles player Sumit Nagal qualified for the main draw of the ASB Classic, an ATP 250 event, with a straight set win over higher-ranked Frenchman Adrian Mannarino, here Sunday. India's Sumit Nagal in action against Giovanni Fonio of Italy during their second round match of ATP Challenger Chennai Open 2024 tennis tournament, The 26-year-old Indian, ranked 98th, …

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

The Independent  

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The year ahead: Is an era ending for Djokovic? Can Neeraj strike 90?
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The year ahead: Is an era ending for Djokovic? Can Neeraj strike 90?

Hindustan Times  

Exactly two decades ago, the collective dominance of the Big Three in men’s tennis began to take shape, when Rafael Nadal captured his first Grand Slam title at the 2005 French Open. As the 2025 season begins to roll, the Big Three has one man left standing: Djokovic, staring at two younger, fresher champions who split the four Slams of …

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

First Sports Exclusive: Sumit Nagal on 'special' feat of breaking into ATP top 100, playing 2024 Paris Olympics and more
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First Sports Exclusive: Sumit Nagal on 'special' feat of breaking into ATP top 100, playing 2024 Paris Olympics and more

Firstpost  

In an exclusive interview on the First Sports show, Sumit Nagal opened recapped his 2024 season, highlighting his highs and lows. Sumit Nagal has had a roller-coaster year that included the highs of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics to the lows of dealing with the Davis Cup saga. Nagal recently opened up on his year during an exclusive interview …

Andre Agassi explains how Nadal, Federer retirement will affect Novak Djokovic
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Andre Agassi explains how Nadal, Federer retirement will affect Novak Djokovic

India Today  

Andre Agassi said that Novak Djokovic would find it “emotionally” harder to compete in professional tennis after Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer retired. Back in 2022, Federer pulled the curtains down on his career after the Laver Cup while Nadal bid goodbye to tennis after Spain’s tie against the Netherlands recently in the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. It made …

Djokovic hires Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open tennis Grand Slam
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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 …

From Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek, players reflect on Rafael Nadal’s career and retirement
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From Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek, players reflect on Rafael Nadal’s career and retirement

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — As Rafael Nadal retires from tennis, current and former players — from Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek and Taylor Fritz and so many more — have been sharing their thoughts on what the owner of 22 Grand Slam titles meant to them and to their sport. We’re going to always miss you.” — Serena …

Rafael Nadal retires: 'Good person from a small village' bids goodbye to tennis
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Rafael Nadal retires: 'Good person from a small village' bids goodbye to tennis

India Today  

Like a gladiator bidding farewell to the arena, Rafael Nadal was overcome with emotion as the final chapter of his extraordinary tennis saga unfolded. The way I’d like to be remembered more is like a good person from a small village in Mallorca.” ðŸå¹ pic.twitter.com/WzWoiKNfpY — The Tennis Letter November 19, 2024 FIGHT UNTIL THE END True to his famous …

Rafael Nadal will retire after Davis Cup with plenty of records, big numbers by his name
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Rafael Nadal will retire after Davis Cup with plenty of records, big numbers by his name

Deccan Chronicle  

Malaga: Rafael Nadal was just 18 — and yet to win a Grand Slam title — when he first moved into the top 10 of the ATP rankings on April 25, 2005. He remained there for 912 consecutive weeks, until March 19, 2023, nearly 18 full years, the longest run of appearances in the top 10 in the half-century-plus history …

Rafael Nadal will retire after the Davis Cup with plenty of records and big numbers by his name
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Rafael Nadal will retire after the Davis Cup with plenty of records and big numbers by his name

The Independent  

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

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will retire after next month’s Davis Cup
2 months, 4 weeks ago

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will retire after next month’s Davis Cup

LA Times  

Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory over Marton Fucsovics during the Paris Olympics. Rafael Nadal is retiring from professional tennis at age 38, he announced in a video message Thursday, after winning 22 Grand Slam titles — 14 at the French Open — during an unprecedented era he shared with rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Nadal has competed infrequently the …

None of the Big Three has won a grand slam this year. They leave a legacy which has transformed tennis on and off the court.
3 months, 4 weeks ago

None of the Big Three has won a grand slam this year. They leave a legacy which has transformed tennis on and off the court.

CNN  

CNN — When a star bursts into light, it is more often than not part of a multiple star system, gravitationally bound to its other counterparts, orbiting around the center of gravity between them, each one’s cosmic position utterly dependent on the other. But this year, men’s tennis has had a different complexion since none of Federer, Nadal or Djokovic …

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

Djokovic’s US Open loss makes 2024 the first year since 2002 without a Slam title for the Big Three
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Djokovic’s US Open loss makes 2024 the first year since 2002 without a Slam title for the Big Three

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic tried to put on a happy face, if only briefly, after his startling third-round defeat at the U.S. Open. That 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 loss to Alexei Popyrin, which ended shortly before midnight as Friday became Saturday, closed the Grand Slam season for Djokovic, marking the first year since 2017 that he didn’t win at …

Novak Djokovic suffers major upset, fails to reach US Open 4th round for first time in 18 years
4 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic suffers major upset, fails to reach US Open 4th round for first time in 18 years

Live Mint  

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic suffered a major upset on Friday as the defending champion lost to Alexei Popyrin in the third round of US Open, ending hopes for a 25th Grand Slam title and 100th career title. Notably, this is the first time Djokovic has failed to make it to the 4th round of US Open in 18 years, …

Defending champion Novak Djokovic loses in a shocker at U.S. Open
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Defending champion Novak Djokovic loses in a shocker at U.S. Open

LA Times  

Alexei Popyrin celebrates during his third-round victory over Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open on Friday night. “Serving — by far — the worst ever.” With 14 double-faults, raising his tournament total to 32, Djokovic bowed out with a 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 loss to 28th-seeded Alexei Popyrin of Australia, another shocking result at Flushing Meadows one night after 2022 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Novak Djokovic targets 'more history' at US Open as Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin lead Australian charge
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic targets 'more history' at US Open as Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin lead Australian charge

ABC  

For the entire field at this year's US Open, the final grand slam of the year poses something of an interesting dilemma. The ominous sentence that proved Novak Djokovic is not done yet Photo shows Novak Djokovic holds up his hands Novak Djokovic is 36 years old, has won more grand slam singles titles than any other man in history …

Rafael Nadal wins in Olympic singles and will play rival Novak Djokovic on Monday
5 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal wins in Olympic singles and will play rival Novak Djokovic on Monday

Associated Press  

PARIS — The fans’ first standing ovation for Rafael Nadal occurred when he wasn’t even in their presence, merely an image shown on a video screen as he waited in a stadium hallway to walk out on the court used for the Paris Olympics and the French Open, a tournament he made his domain. This,” the 38-year-old Nadal said with …

Sumit Nagal at US Open: Who was the last Indian man to play all four Grand Slams in a year?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Sumit Nagal at US Open: Who was the last Indian man to play all four Grand Slams in a year?

The Hindu  

Sumit Nagal continues to break fresh ground in tennis as he is set to become the first Indian man in singles since 2019 to play in all four Grand Slams in a season when he takes to the synthetic court at this year’s US Open. On Monday, Nagal reached his career-highest ATP ranking of 68 to become India’s all-time fourth-highest …

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz living his 'dream' of winning title again, Novak Djokovic says 'it wasn't meant to be'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz living his 'dream' of winning title again, Novak Djokovic says 'it wasn't meant to be'

Firstpost  

Alcaraz said that with the win, he realized his dream of winning the Wimbledon title once again. Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final of the 2024 Wimbledon championships as the Spaniard successfully defended the title that he had won in 2023. Alcaraz prevailed 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 over Djokovic in two hours and 27 minutes to clinch …

Wimbledon 2024: Sumit Nagal makes first-round exit
6 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon 2024: Sumit Nagal makes first-round exit

The Hindu  

India’s top singles player Sumit Nagal committed 44 unforced errors as he made a first round exit from the Wimbledon, going down in four sets to Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia here. Making his maiden appearance in the men’s singles main draw, Nagal toiled hard for two hours and 38 minutes, and even managed to take a set off world number …

Wimbledon 2024 draw: Sinner and Alcaraz in same half; Sumit Nagal to face Miomir Kecmanovic in first round
6 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon 2024 draw: Sinner and Alcaraz in same half; Sumit Nagal to face Miomir Kecmanovic in first round

India TV News  

The world no.1 Jannik Sinner will kick off his Wimbledon 2024 campaign against Germany's Yannick Hanfmann on July 1. The 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic faces Czech qualifier Vit Koprica in the first round and can potentially clash against Holger Rune in the fourth round. India's best hope Sumit Nagal faces a tough draw as he is set to …

Sumit Nagal goes past Leander Paes, becomes joint-fourth highest-ranked Indian man in ATP Rankings history
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sumit Nagal goes past Leander Paes, becomes joint-fourth highest-ranked Indian man in ATP Rankings history

The Hindu  

Sumit Nagal achieved a new career-high ranking of 71 in the latest ATP Rankings released on Monday, making him the joint-fourth highest-ranked Indian man ever since the introduction of the computerised system of rankings in 1973. The 26-year-old Nagal, who finished as runner-up at an ATP Challenger Tour event in Perugia on Sunday, climbed six spots to move past Leander …

India's Sumit Nagal attains career-high ATP ranking of 71
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Sumit Nagal attains career-high ATP ranking of 71

India Today  

India's tennis sensation Sumit Nagal has reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of 71, marking a significant milestone in his ascending career. The 26-year-old Nagal, who will be representing India as the sole participant in the men's singles event at the Paris Olympics, has accumulated a commendable 777 ATP points. Adding to his accolades, Nagal clinched the men's singles title …

Analysis: Novak Djokovic’s bad knee follows Rafael Nadal’s injuries and Roger Federer’s retirement
7 months ago

Analysis: Novak Djokovic’s bad knee follows Rafael Nadal’s injuries and Roger Federer’s retirement

Associated Press  

PARIS — It would be foolish to count Novak Djokovic out of any match, no matter how dire the circumstances or how steep the deficit. And, ultimately, it would not make much sense at all to begin pondering whether this could presage the real and true end of seeing competitive tennis from any of the so-called Big Three, after Djokovic …

French Open 2024: Nagal drawn against world No. 18 Khachanov in first round
7 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Nagal drawn against world No. 18 Khachanov in first round

The Hindu  

India’s top-ranked singles player Sumit Nagal was handed a tough opening round at the French Open as he is set to face world number 18 Karen Khachanov of Russia here on Sunday. He became the first Indian male player to qualify for the French Open main draw since Prajnesh Gunneswaran in 2019. READ | French Open 2024, men’s singles draw: …

Sumit Nagal becomes 1st Indian in 5 years to qualify for Wimbledon main draw
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sumit Nagal becomes 1st Indian in 5 years to qualify for Wimbledon main draw

India Today  

Sumit Nagal has become the first Indian in 5 years to take part in the main draw of Wimbledon men’s singles since 2019. “Solid practice before Roland Garros Thank you,” Nagal wrote on his ‘X’ account. Solid practice before Roland Garros Thank you, @DjokerNole 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/lNa2pbz1Ih — Sumit Nagal May 21, 2024 Sumit Nagal’s incredible 2024 Nagal has had a …

Indian Wells: Rafa Nadal replacement Nagal gets knocked out in first-round
10 months ago

Indian Wells: Rafa Nadal replacement Nagal gets knocked out in first-round

The Hindu  

Sumit Nagal was handed a straight-set defeat by Canada’s Milos Raonic in the opening round of the BNP Paribas Open here, bringing a swift end to the Indian tennis player’s campaign after he made the main draw as a ‘lucky loser’ due to Rafael Nadal’s pullout. Nagal, who is ranked 101st in the ATP charts, went down 3-6, 3-6 in …

Sumit Nagal's childhood dream collides with reality; Somdev Devvarman deserves some credit
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Sumit Nagal's childhood dream collides with reality; Somdev Devvarman deserves some credit

Hindustan Times  

Sumit Nagal stood for a while, looking up at the heavens with his arms aloft. The newly-crowned Chennai Open winner Nagal, who just realised that his childhood dream collided with reality, was then left in tears Sumit Nagal with Somdev Devvarman after winning Chennai Open 2024 title The last 14 months have been a story of resilience for Nagal. 1, …

Every player dreams to at least be in top 100: Nagal after winning Chennai Open Challenger
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Every player dreams to at least be in top 100: Nagal after winning Chennai Open Challenger

The Hindu  

Sumit Nagal is set to be the first Indian man in five years to make his Top 100 debut when the latest ATP Rankings release on Monday. The 26-year-old broke the Top 100 barrier after beating Italy’s Luca Nardi on Sunday to win the Chennai Open title, an ATP Challenger Tour event. DREAM WEEK COMPLETE 🤩 The moment @nagalsumit secured …

Chennai Open: Nagal reaches semifinals, Mukund goes down fighting
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Chennai Open: Nagal reaches semifinals, Mukund goes down fighting

The Hindu  

Sumit Nagal moved closer to breaking into the Top 100 in the ATP Rankings after he reached the semifinals of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Czechia’s Dominik Palan on Friday. Nagal, who is at 110 in the live rankings, needs to win the tournament to become the first Indian man since Prajnesh Gunneswaran in …

Australian Open 2024: Andre Agassi anoints Novak Djokovic as greatest ever
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Andre Agassi anoints Novak Djokovic as greatest ever

Firstpost  

Eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi has anointed Novak Djokovic as the greatest men’s player of all time, saying you cannot argue with the weight of his achievements. Preview: Djokovic has wrist injury, Alcaraz, Sinner as prime obstacles in Australia “There’s so many ways to look at it, but when you look at it on paper you just can’t argue …

Andre Agassi anoints Novak Djokovic as greatest ever
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Andre Agassi anoints Novak Djokovic as greatest ever

The Hindu  

Eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi has anointed Novak Djokovic as the greatest men’s player of all time, saying you cannot argue with the weight of his achievements. “There’s so many ways to look at it, but when you look at it on paper you just can’t argue with what he’s accomplished,” Agassi told The Australian newspaper in Melbourne, where …

Records Novak Djokovic chasing at Australian Open 2024: Inching closer to Federer, 24 no longer the magic number
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Records Novak Djokovic chasing at Australian Open 2024: Inching closer to Federer, 24 no longer the magic number

Hindustan Times  

Age is just a number, and Novak Djokovic is among the epitomes in tennis history. Novak Djokovic will begin his Australian Open 2024 campaign on Sunday Djokovic heads to Australia on the back of a remarkable and record-breaking 2023 season. Later in 2023, in the absence of then-reigning champion Nadal at the Roland Garros, Djokovic added a 23rd Slam to …

Australian Open 2024: Can anyone stop the Novak Djokovic juggernaut
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Can anyone stop the Novak Djokovic juggernaut

Hindustan Times  

He’s won the men’s singles title at Melbourne Park a record 10 times, he’s on a 28-match winning streak in the tournament, and he’s the overwhelming favourite to defend his crown this time as well. Serbia's Novak Djokovic, left, stands with his team during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia As …

Australian Open 2024: Sumit Nagal finally makes the Grand Slam cut again
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Sumit Nagal finally makes the Grand Slam cut again

Hindustan Times  

After seeing a few match points come and go, Sumit Nagal flung his racquet and crouched with his hands on knees as Alex Molcan double-faulted facing another match point. It’s a feeling Nagal hasn’t experienced for a while, and which he did in Melbourne on Friday while booking his place in the main draw of the 2024 Australian Open beating …

Sumit Nagal becomes first Indian to qualify for Australian Open 2024 main draw since 2021
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Sumit Nagal becomes first Indian to qualify for Australian Open 2024 main draw since 2021

India TV News  

India's top-ranked Sumit Nagal defeated Alex Molcan in the third and final qualifying round to qualify for the Australian Open 2024 main draw angles event on Friday, January 12. Nagal also became the first Indian player in the last three years to qualify for the main draw of a Grand Slam tournament in the singles category. Notably, Nagal was the …

Djokovic poised to scale Grand Slam peak at favourite stomping ground
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Djokovic poised to scale Grand Slam peak at favourite stomping ground

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic resumes his quest for Grand Slam supremacy at the Australian Open, where the seemingly invincible Serb will be the firm favourite to claim his 25th major singles title and eclipse a record that has stood for half a century. “You’re not really meant to play tennis like that at 36,” Djokovic’s former coach Boris Becker said in a …

Brisbane International: Rafael Nadal Returns to Action in Doubles Loss
1 year ago

Brisbane International: Rafael Nadal Returns to Action in Doubles Loss

News 18  

Rafael Nadal returned to action for the first time since January at the Brisbane International on Sunday, losing his doubles match but overall showing no obvious after-effects of the hip injury that ruined his year. The 22-time Grand Slam champion, who is gearing up for the Jan. 14-28 Australian Open, sustained the hip problem in his second-round loss at Melbourne …

World Number One Novak Djokovic Taking it 'Season By Season'
1 year ago

World Number One Novak Djokovic Taking it 'Season By Season'

News 18  

World number one Novak Djokovic is hoping his latest trip to Australia is not the last, but admits that at 36 he is now taking it “season by season”. “I hope it’s not the last, to be honest,” he said of being in Australia again after his arrival in Perth and a late training session on Thursday. “I’m kind of …

ATP finals win a fitting end to Novak Djokovic’s record breaking 2023 season
1 year, 1 month ago

ATP finals win a fitting end to Novak Djokovic’s record breaking 2023 season

The Hindu  

Tennis phenom Novak Djokovic adds another feather in his glorious cap as he ends his 2023 campaign with his 71st big title win in Turin, beating Jannik Sinner in the ATP Finals. Djokovic has now won his 7th ATP Finals beating Roger Federer’s record in a fitting end to what has been yet another remarkable year for the Serbian star. …

All 4 Slams and an Olympic Gold: Novak Djokvic reveals target for 2024 after wining ATP Finals crown
1 year, 1 month ago

All 4 Slams and an Olympic Gold: Novak Djokvic reveals target for 2024 after wining ATP Finals crown

India Today  

Moments after Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 7th ATP Finals title, Novak Djokovic made it clear that he is hungrier for more. After a glorious year in which he won 3 Grand Slam titles and the season-ending crown in Turin, Djokovic said he is targeting a clean sweep in 2024, which includes the Olympic Gold. Djokovic claimed his record-extending seventh …

ATP Finals 2023 Live Streaming: When and Where to watch live on TV and online in India? Alcaraz seeks no.1
1 year, 1 month ago

ATP Finals 2023 Live Streaming: When and Where to watch live on TV and online in India? Alcaraz seeks no.1

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic will be looking at multiple records and milestones when he enters the upcoming ATP Finals 2023 in Turin starting on Sunday, November 12. Djokovic is facing Danish wonderkid and the world no.4 Holger Rune in his first game on Monday and Alcaraz takes on two-time ATP Finals champion Alexander Zverev on the same day. Green Group: Novak Djokovic, …

Nadal to play at Australian Open, says tournament director Tiley
1 year, 2 months ago

Nadal to play at Australian Open, says tournament director Tiley

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal will play at the Australian Open in January, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Wednesday, as the 37-year-old former world number one returns to the sport after undergoing hip surgery earlier this year. READ | Shanghai Masters 2023: Jannik Sinner loses to Ben Shelton who makes it to quarterfinal “We can reveal exclusively here that Rafa will be …

'With Respect to Titles, Novak Djokovic is the Best in History': Rafael Nadal Heaps Praise on Serbian Star
1 year, 3 months ago

'With Respect to Titles, Novak Djokovic is the Best in History': Rafael Nadal Heaps Praise on Serbian Star

News 18  

Spanish legend Rafael Nadal heaped praise on Serbian superstar and long-time rival Novak Djokovic, who stands above the Spaniard for the number of Grand Slam Titles won in men’s singles. “I think that with respect to titles, Djokovic is the best in history and there is nothing to discuss about that.” The Spaniard’s career has been a battle against injuries, …

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