Djokovic mentally ready for Zverev
2 months ago

Djokovic mentally ready for Zverev

China Daily  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a return against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during their Australian Open quarterfinal match in Melbourne on Tuesday. Djokovic beat Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4,6-3, 6-4 in a gladiatorial battle worthy of a title clash to charge into the semifinals and remain in the hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam title. AFP/AP MELBOURNE — Novak Djokovic feels as mentally and emotionally motivated as he's ever been, but the Serbian great admits to be being worried about his creaking body ahead of an Australian Open semifinal with "super dangerous "Alexander Zverev. The irrepressible 37-year-old put to bed any doubts about his ability to add to his 24 Grand Slam titles with a scintillating four-set takedown of Carlos Alcaraz in the Melbourne last eight on Tuesday.

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Miami Open: Novak Djokovic scripts history, Mirra Andreeva's fairytale run ends
21 hours, 8 minutes ago

Miami Open: Novak Djokovic scripts history, Mirra Andreeva's fairytale run ends

India Today  

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic scripted history after recording the most number of wins in ATP 1000 Masters events. After winning his 411th ATP 1000 Masters match, the former World No.1 went past Rafael Nadal, who retired from professional tennis after Spain’s Davis Cup tie against the Netherlands last year. Djokovic, who is looking to win his seventh Miami …

Miami Open: Novak Djokovic snaps winless streak, Carlos Alcaraz makes shock exit
2 days, 20 hours ago

Miami Open: Novak Djokovic snaps winless streak, Carlos Alcaraz makes shock exit

India Today  

Novak Djokovic snapped his winless run with a dominating 6-0 7-6 win on Friday against Australia’s Rinky Hijikata in the Round of 64 of the Miami Open 2025. But on his return to the Miami Open after five years since 2019, Djokovic put in a strong performance and will next face Camilo Ugo Carabelli of Argentina in the Round of …

Miami Open 2025 Draw Revealed: Djokovic, Alcaraz on Collision Course
6 days, 21 hours ago

Miami Open 2025 Draw Revealed: Djokovic, Alcaraz on Collision Course

The Hindu  

What’s the big news from the Miami Open draw? Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are in the same half, setting up a possible semifinal showdown. Alexander Zverev is top seed but hasn’t won more than two matches in a row since the Australian Open. Joao Fonseca vs. Learner Tien — a rematch of the 2024 Next Gen ATP Finals title …

Novak Djokovic’s latest training session drops huge Andy Murray coaching job future update - Watch
1 week ago

Novak Djokovic’s latest training session drops huge Andy Murray coaching job future update - Watch

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic is set to participate at the upcoming Miami Open, and he will be featuring in the Masters 1000 event for the first time since 2019. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates with his coach Andy Murray after winning his quarter final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. The Serbian ace was recently spotted training with Andy Murray at the Hard Rock …

'Don't see Novak Djokovic winning another Grand Slam': Alarm bells sounded for Serb in ominous 'he's in decline' verdict
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Novak Djokovic's biggest opponent is his own body, cannot cheat time and escape 'tennis death': Ex-Russian tennis star
2 weeks, 1 day 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, 2 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 …

Djokovic crashes out at Indian Wells as Alcaraz sails through
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Djokovic crashes out at Indian Wells as Alcaraz sails through

New Indian Express  

INDIAN WELLS: Five-time champion Novak Djokovic tumbled out of the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Saturday, falling in his first match to lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp as two-time defending champ Carlos Alcaraz advanced. "No excuses for a poor performance," 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic said after 37 unforced errors in a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 defeat. He stunned Alcaraz …

Djokovic Crashes Out! Berrettini Stuns World No.1 in Qatar Open Shock
1 month 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 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 delivers update on his partnership with Andy Murray after the Brit worked as his coach during the Australian Open
1 month ago

Novak Djokovic delivers update on his partnership with Andy Murray after the Brit worked as his coach during the Australian Open

Daily Mail  

Now, he has revealed what the future holds for his partnership with Scot Murray The two tennis greats started working together in the build-up to event this year Novak Djokovic has confirmed Andy Murray will join his coaching team on an 'indefinite' basis, paving the way for Murray's first appearance at Wimbledon since retiring to be in his former rival's …

Qatar Open 2025: Alcaraz beats Cilic in straight sets to reach Round of 16
1 month 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.” …

Alcaraz beats Cilic in straight sets to advance at Qatar Open
1 month, 1 week ago

Alcaraz beats Cilic in straight sets to advance at Qatar Open

Al Jazeera  

Spain’s Carlo Alcaraz beats Croatia’s Marin Cilic to progress to the last 16 of the Qatar Open. Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz has overcome Croatian veteran Marin Cilic 6-4, 6-4 to reach the round of 16 at the Qatar Open. The 36-year-old Cilic, the 2014 United States Open champion who has fallen to number 192 in the rankings, was playing his first …

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 …

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

Novak Djokovic provides update on injury and sets 100th tour title target
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic provides update on injury and sets 100th tour title target

The Independent  

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Novak Djokovic says injury ‘almost 100 per cent healed’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic says injury ‘almost 100 per cent healed’

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic said Monday his leg injury, which shattered his Australian Open dream, was “almost 100 percent healed” and he was ready to aim for his 100th ATP title in Doha this month. The injury is almost 100 per cent healed and I’m ready to go for more victories,” Djokovic said in an interview with Montenegrin newspaper Vijesti. Djokovic’s bid …

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 …

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Serbia's Davis Cup tie vs Denmark as hamstring injury persists; set for French Open return
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Serbia's Davis Cup tie vs Denmark as hamstring injury persists; set for French Open return

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic is set to skip Serbia's upcoming Davis Cup tie against Denmark as he continues to suffer from the hamstring injury he incurred during the Australian Open last week. Serbia's Novak Djokovic gestures to the crowd as he leaves the court after retiring from his semi final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev Speaking about the injury, which he picked …

Injured Novak Djokovic withdraws from Serbia's squad ahead of Davis Cup qualifiers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Injured Novak Djokovic withdraws from Serbia's squad ahead of Davis Cup qualifiers

India Today  

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of Serbia's Davis Cup Qualifiers first-round match against Denmark due to a hamstring injury, scheduled from January 31 to February 2. Djokovic was likely to play against Denmark in Serbia's Davis Cup clash from January 31 to February 2 in Copenhagen. The Serbian tennis player retired from his Australian Open semifinal match against Alexander Zverev …

Why tennis fans love to hate Novak Djokovic despite his immense success on the court?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why tennis fans love to hate Novak Djokovic despite his immense success on the court?

Firstpost  

Despite a remarkable tennis career so far, 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has faced his fair share of controversies, which have led to some fans hating him. Novak Djokovic is undoubtedly one of the greatest players in tennis, along with the other two members of the ‘Big Three’ Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Djokovic recently withdrew from his Australian …

Novak Djokovic to get Rafael Nadal-like honour at Melbourne Park, but Australian Open boss' call divides tennis world
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic to get Rafael Nadal-like honour at Melbourne Park, but Australian Open boss' call divides tennis world

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic is all set to get Rafael Nadal-like honour at Melbourne Park as Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has given the green light to immortalising the Serb in statue form. Novak Djokovic statute gets green signal at Melbourne Park Tiley revealed that the call to have a statue of Djokovic is part of a brand new ‘tennis legends’ attraction, …

Alexander Zverev FINALLY gets a win over Jannik Sinner, but world No 1 warns that he is nowhere close to his peak
1 month, 3 weeks 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: Djokovic climbs in rankings, lucky loser gains big after dream run
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Djokovic climbs in rankings, lucky loser gains big after dream run

India Today  

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has climbed one place up to No.6 in the latest ATP rankings. Germany’s Eva Lys, who advanced to the Round of 16 in the hard court major, made her debut in the top 100 of the WTA rankings. Paula Badosa returns to top 10 Spain’s Paula Badosa made her return to the top 10 …

Dominant Jannik Sinner wins Australian Open again as Alexander Zverev ‘not good enough’ - live
1 month, 3 weeks 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
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1 month, 3 weeks 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'
1 month, 3 weeks 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 boss calls for Novak Djokovic statue, but fans are divided after the shocking treatment Serbian champion received down under
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open boss calls for Novak Djokovic statue, but fans are divided after the shocking treatment Serbian champion received down under

Daily Mail  

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley wants a giant Novak Djokovic statue built at Melbourne Park despite the Serbian star being booed off the court in his likely final appearance at the grand slam. While Australia has been a happy hunting ground with 10 of his 24 grand slam victories coming at Melbourne Park, Djokovic has clashed with Australian fans, officials …

Despite greatness, Novak Djokovic's love-hate affair with tennis world continues
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Despite greatness, Novak Djokovic's love-hate affair with tennis world continues

India Today  

Novak Djokovic shared the medical report of his injured leg just a day before the 2025 Australian Open final. The 24-time Grand Slam champion made public an MRI scan of his injury to silence those who doubted whether his body had truly let him down during the season's first Grand Slam tournament. As the painkillers kicked in, some found it …

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner's style draws comparisons to Novak Djokovic
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Australian Open 2025: Zverev compares Sinner to ‘prime Djokovic’ after defeat
1 month, 3 weeks 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: Alexander Zverev loses a third Grand Slam final, this time to Jannik Sinner
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Alexander Zverev loses a third Grand Slam final, this time to Jannik Sinner

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Alexander Zverev described himself as “quite down” and “quite emotional” after once again coming within one win of earning his first Grand Slam title. And unlike his first two defeats in major finals — both of which he led, and both of which went five sets — Zverev did not come close to reaching the finish line …

Australian Open 2025: Sinner beats Zverev, wins second title in a row in Melbourne
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Novak Djokovic slams injury ‘experts’ by posting his MRI scan: 'Thought I’d leave this here'
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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Djokovic shares his scan for 'sports injury experts' after being booed at following withdrawal from AO semis
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic shares his scan for 'sports injury experts' after being booed at following withdrawal from AO semis

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic cleared the picture once and for all regarding his hamstring injury, he played through the Australian Open quarter-final and semi-finals and eventually had to retire in the latter against Alexander Zverev. "Thought I’d leave this here for all the sports injury “experts” out there," Djokovic wrote on X while sharing the picture which suggested a tear in his …

Boris Becker clarifies stance on Novak Djokovic injury: Never questioned intensity
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Boris Becker clarifies stance on Novak Djokovic injury: Never questioned intensity

India Today  

Former German tennis star and former World No. 1 Boris Becker clarified that he never questioned the severity of Novak Djokovic's injury that forced him to retire during the semi-final clash against Alexander Zverev at this year’s Australian Open. Becker, who coached Djokovic for three years, addressed reports suggesting he had cast doubt on the Serbian’s injury sustained during his …

Keep believing: Djokovic motivates heartbroken Zverev after Australian Open final
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Graceful Zverev accepts defeat in Australian Open final: I wasn't good enough
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Graceful Zverev accepts defeat in Australian Open final: I wasn't good enough

India Today  

Alexander Zverev gracefully accepted defeat and admitted that he wasn’t “good enough” in the final of the Australian Open 2025. On Sunday, January 26, World No.1 Jannik Sinner beat Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in the summit clash at the Rod Laver Arena to defend his crown at Melbourne Park. pic.twitter.com/8lUokiScZ7 — José Morgado January 26, 2025 Back in 2020, Zverev …

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic shuts down doubters with 'injury proof'
2 months ago

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic shuts down doubters with 'injury proof'

India Today  

Injured Novak Djokovic hit out at his doubters on Saturday, January 25, by posting a photo of his hamstring tear. The 10-time Australian Open champion was heavily booed after he withdrew from the semi-final following a loss in the first set against Alexander Zverev. Djokovic had given an injury scare to his fans in the quarter-final as well after he …

Unfulfilled talent Zverev on brink of Grand Slam breakthrough
2 months ago

Unfulfilled talent Zverev on brink of Grand Slam breakthrough

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE: Alexander Zverev has been trying for a decade to win a Grand Slam and has overcome an array of challenges to put himself on the brink of a breakthrough at the Australian Open. "For me, my family is everything and I owe them a lot for helping me to become the tennis player that I am today," the 27-year-old, …

Australian Open men’s final: Can Alexander Zverev topple defending champion Jannik Sinner for first grand slam title?
2 months ago

Australian Open men’s final: Can Alexander Zverev topple defending champion Jannik Sinner for first grand slam title?

CNN  

CNN — Facing Jannik Sinner at a hard-court grand slam is currently perhaps the most daunting prospect in men’s tennis. Sinner, who won his maiden grand slam title in Melbourne last year, is enjoying a remarkable 20-game unbeaten run on all hard courts after beating American Ben Shelton in straight sets in Friday’s second semifinal. However, despite a stacked résumé …

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 non-committal on coach Andy Murray's extension: 'We both need to cool off a bit'
2 months ago

Novak Djokovic non-committal on coach Andy Murray's extension: 'We both need to cool off a bit'

Firstpost  

After his defeat to Germany’s Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic stated that the future of his partnership with coach Andy Murray remains uncertain but promised to discuss the matter with the Briton soon. Novak Djokovic is set to have a crucial meeting with Andy Murray to discuss the future of their trial partnership after his exit from the Australian Open 2025. …

Tennis-Djokovic injury rocks Australian Open, Zverev and Si
2 months ago

Tennis-Djokovic injury rocks Australian Open, Zverev and Si

Hindustan Times  

* HT Image Djokovic pulls up after losing first set against Zverev * Serb's wait for a record 25th Grand Slam title continues * Defending champion Sinner beats cramp to down Shelton By Shrivathsa Sridhar MELBOURNE, - Novak Djokovic retired injured after losing the opening set of his clash with Alexander Zverev on Friday, sending the German to a first …

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: Alexander Zverev proceeds to final after Novak Djokovic retires hurt
2 months ago

Australian Open 2025: Alexander Zverev proceeds to final after Novak Djokovic retires hurt

Live Mint  

Hours after tennis legend Novak Djokovic retired hurt against Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Friday, Zverev has proceeded to his first Australian Open final against either defending champion Jannik Sinner or No. Djokovic booed: Soon after Djokovic conceded defeat, the capacity Rod Laver Arena crowd booed him, but he responded by flashing two thumbs up. …

Australian Open 2025: Zverev defends Djokovic after crowd jeers 10-time champion for semifinal retirement
2 months ago

Australian Open 2025: Zverev defends Djokovic after crowd jeers 10-time champion for semifinal retirement

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev defended Novak Djokovic for pulling out of their Australian Open semifinal with injury Friday, after the 24-time Grand Slam champion was booed by some spectators as he left court. READ | Novak Djokovic still targeting Grand Slam wins after Melbourne setback “So, I think we should stop blaming Novak. “I think we should all just respect that in …

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