Australian Open 2024: Djokovic locks up number one spot ahead of final shootout
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic locks up number one spot ahead of final shootout

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic meets Jannik Sinner for a place in the Australian Open final on Friday, boosted by the knowledge he cannot be toppled as world number one after the shock exit of Carlos Alcaraz. “The longer the streak goes, the more that kind of confidence, also expectations built, but also the willingness to really walk the extra mile, so to say.” Whatever happens, he will remain world number one. “A lot of matches were extremely close, obviously,” said the 26-year-old German, who is still searching for a breakthrough Grand Slam title. He’s one of the best players in the world right now.” Medvedev is into an eighth major semifinal but has only won one title -- at the 2021 US Open.

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2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell
16 hours, 48 minutes 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
1 day, 20 hours 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 …

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

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 …

Australian Open 2025 entries announced: Sumit Nagal in main draw, Kyrgios returns, Djokovic seeded 7th
2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 6 days ago

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

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Novak Djokovic will open the new tennis season at the Brisbane International tournament, a warmup event for the Australian Open. “I’m excited to be kicking off my Australian swing at the Brisbane International and to compete again at Pat Rafter Arena,” Djokovic, who will be seeking his 100th tour-level title, said. The tournament is scheduled for Dec …

Djokovic to begin bid for 25th Grand Slam crown in Brisbane
2 weeks, 6 days ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz
3 weeks ago

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic holds a guitar given to him by Argentine singer Abel Pintos during a farewell exhibition match for Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro in Buenos Aires on Sunday. AFP Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on the Grand Slam stage when he returns to action at the Australian Open after an underwhelming campaign this …

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz
3 weeks ago

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic holds a guitar given to him by Argentine singer Abel Pintos during a farewell exhibition match for Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro in Buenos Aires on Sunday. AFP Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on the Grand Slam stage when he returns to action at the Australian Open after an underwhelming campaign this …

Novak Djokovic to play in Brisbane International ahead of Australian Open
3 weeks 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 …

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the Grand Slam stage when he returns to action at the Australian Open after an underwhelming campaign this year, the 24-times champion said. 1 Sinner dethroned Djokovic at Melbourne Park en route to his maiden Grand Slam win and the 23-year-old Italian also beat the Serb in the …

Murray makes a comeback — as old rival Djokovic's new coach
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1 month 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 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 to Coach Djokovic for 2024 Australian Open
1 month ago

Murray to Coach Djokovic for 2024 Australian Open

Deccan Chronicle  

Andy Murray is set to coach Novak Djokovic for the 2024 Australian Open, marking a significant turn in their longstanding rivalry. Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion, retired after the Paris 2024 Olympics, but will now assist Djokovic in preparing for the year's first major. Djokovic, who has won 24 Grand Slam singles titles, parted ways with coach Goran Ivanišević …

Novak Djokovic welcomes ‘biggest rival’ Andy Murray to coaching team ahead of Australian Open: ‘Final chapter left…’
Top News
1 month 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 …

Andy Murray to coach former rival Novak Djokovic for 2025 Australian Open
1 month ago

Andy Murray to coach former rival Novak Djokovic for 2025 Australian Open

ABC  

As he bids to win a record-setting 25th grand slam title, Novak Djokovic is bringing in another member of the Big Four as his coach. In a post on social media, Djokovic announced that longtime friend and rival Andy Murray will be his coach at the 2025 Australian Open. Former world number one Andy Murray said he's "really excited" to …

Djokovic hires Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open tennis Grand Slam
1 month 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 ago

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

The Independent  

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Murray commented: “I’m going to be joining Novak’s team in the off season, helping him to prepare for the Australian Open.
1 month ago

Murray commented: “I’m going to be joining Novak’s team in the off season, helping him to prepare for the Australian Open.

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic announced on Saturday that Andy Murray will be his new coach, which will be the latter’s first coaching stint since his retirement. According to reports, Murray will coach 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic at least till the next Australian Open in January 2025. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Ga4UlV2kQW — Novak Djokovic November 23, 2024 “Looking forward to the start of the …

Carlos Alcaraz backs 'dangerous' and 'hungry' Novak Djokovic for strong comeback
1 month, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz backs 'dangerous' and 'hungry' Novak Djokovic for strong comeback

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz said that one should not write off Novak Djokovic going into the next season. In fact, it was for the first time since 2017 that Djokovic could not win even a single Grand Slam in a calendar year. But Alcaraz reckoned that Djokovic has the skills to make a strong comeback and will be one of the favourites …

Medvedev aims to ‘build a better version’ of himself after ATP Finals loss to Sinner
1 month, 1 week ago

Medvedev aims to ‘build a better version’ of himself after ATP Finals loss to Sinner

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev said he needs to “build a better version” of himself after Thursday’s ATP Finals defeat to Jannik Sinner ensured the Russian will end the season without a title for the first time since 2017. Former U.S. Open champion Medvedev was beaten 6-3, 6-4 by world number one Sinner in his final group match, leaving him no chance of …

ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz also reaches semifinal
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz also reaches semifinal

India Today  

Jannik Sinner continued his impressive run at the ATP Finals, cruising past 2020 champion Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4 in their final group match on Thursday. Medvedev, who needed a straight-sets victory to eliminate U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz, fought hard in the second set but saw his hopes dashed when Sinner levelled the score at 4-4 and then sealed the …

Jannik Sinner doping controversy: Italian tennis federation chief drops verdict, remarks ‘Apart from a few imbeciles…’
1 month, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

ATP Finals: Unwell Alcaraz unlikely to be at 100% for Rublev match, says coach
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Unwell Alcaraz unlikely to be at 100% for Rublev match, says coach

The Hindu  

World number three Carlos Alcaraz is unlikely to be at his best for Wednesday’s ATP Finals match against Andrey Rublev as the four-time Grand Slam champion continues to struggle with illness, the Spaniard’s coach Juan Carlos Ferrero said. An off-colour Alcaraz lost 6-1, 7-5 to Norway’s Casper Ruud in his opening match on Monday and the 21-year-old cancelled a public …

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz off to winning start after Daniil Medvedev meltdown
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz off to winning start after Daniil Medvedev meltdown

The Hindu  

American Taylor Fritz won his first match in the group stage of the ATP Finals 2024 when he beat Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-3 on Sunday after the Russian lost his cool and risked getting defaulted by his bizarre antics. The opening set went with serve without a single break point until the final game, with Fritz especially dominant on his …

‘Do not believe Novak Djokovic is doomed’: Sinner’s coach fires warning to Serbian’s rivals ahead of 2025 comeback
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

ATP Finals 2024: Novak Djokovic withdraws due to unspecified injury
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ATP Finals 2024: Novak Djokovic withdraws due to unspecified injury

Live Mint  

Novak Djokovic won't defend his ATP Finals title after ruling himself out on Tuesday due to an unspecified injury. Djokovic wrote in an Instagram story, “I was really looking forward to being there, but due to ongoing injury I won't be playing next week. Apologies to those who were planning to see me.” Novak Djokovic wrote about his injury via …

Novak Djokovic pulls out of ATP Tour Finals as line-up finally confirmed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic pulls out of ATP Tour Finals as line-up finally confirmed

The Independent  

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Jannik Sinner keeps Novak Djokovic from winning 100th trophy in Shanghai Masters final
2 months, 1 week ago

Jannik Sinner keeps Novak Djokovic from winning 100th trophy in Shanghai Masters final

ABC  

World number one Jannik Sinner says he did his best to roll with the punches and prevent his ongoing doping controversy from affecting his performances after he beat Novak Djokovic 7-6, 6-3 to claim the Shanghai Masters crown. WADA's announcement came days before Sinner was beaten by rival Carlos Alcaraz in the China Open final, with the US and Australian …

Novak Djokovic is now last of ‘big three’ standing and must find new motivation
2 months, 1 week ago

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

The Telegraph  

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

Novak Djokovic sets up Shanghai Masters final with Jannik Sinner as Italian seals year-end No 1
2 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic sets up Shanghai Masters final with Jannik Sinner as Italian seals year-end No 1

The Independent  

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

Sinner to face Medvedev in Shanghai Masters quarter-finals
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sinner to face Medvedev in Shanghai Masters quarter-finals

New Indian Express  

SHANGHAI: World number one Jannik Sinner will face Daniil Medvedev in the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals after both had straight-set victories on Wednesday. Sinner put some old demons to rest in overcoming American Ben Shelton 6-4, 7-6, while Medvedev took out Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6, 6-3. Sinner beat Medvedev in the semi-finals at Miami, the quarter-finals at the US Open and …

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

Sinner, Alcaraz split the Slams to usher in new era
3 months, 2 weeks 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 champ Jannik Sinner is a young man in a hurry. He is 23, is No. 1 and has 2 Slam titles
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open champ Jannik Sinner is a young man in a hurry. He is 23, is No. 1 and has 2 Slam titles

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New U.S. Open champion Jannik Sinner is making big strides in a short amount of time. “I’ve gone through a lot things quickly,” said Sinner, Italy’s second U.S. Open singles title winner, joining 2015 women’s champ Flavia Pennetta. “He creates a lot of unique challenges, because he’s so dangerous off both sides, the forehand and the backhand, …

'The last period of my career was not easy': Sinner responds to doping controversy, dedicates US Open title to aunt
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'The last period of my career was not easy': Sinner responds to doping controversy, dedicates US Open title to aunt

Hindustan Times  

Jannik Sinner defeated Taylor Fritz to clinch the US Open 2024 title on Sunday, winning 6-4 6-4 7-5. Speaking after his win, Sinner responded to the doping controversy and also dedicated his title to his aunt. 1 in singles, Sinner has bagged 16 singles titles on the ATP Tour, including two Grand Slam trophies. Then, he beat Daniil Medvedev in …

Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win U.S. Open
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win U.S. Open

The Hindu  

World number one Jannik Sinner, who won his maiden Slam at the Australian Open in January, produced a brutal display of baseline power as he became the first Italian man to win the U.S. Open with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 win over American Taylor Fritz in the final on Sunday. Sinner, held aloft his arms in celebration after breaking Fritz …

US Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev to reach the semifinals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev to reach the semifinals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner used an aggressive, net-rushing style to reach the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time by getting past 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 on Wednesday night. “We know each other quite well.. We knew it was going to be very physical,” said Sinner, who lost to Medvedev in five sets at …

US Open 2024: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Sinner and Medvedev set up last-8 clash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinner and Medvedev set up last-8 clash

China Daily  

Daniil Medvedev of Russia returns a shot to Nuno Borges of Portugal during their US Open fourth-round match in New York on Monday. GETTY IMAGES/AFP NEW YORK — World No 1 Jannik Sinner and former champion Daniil Medvedev set up a US Open quarterfinal showdown on Monday as both men look to exploit the hole left by the shock exits …

Sinner and Medvedev set up last-8 clash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinner and Medvedev set up last-8 clash

China Daily  

Daniil Medvedev of Russia returns a shot to Nuno Borges of Portugal during their US Open fourth-round match in New York on Monday. GETTY IMAGES/AFP NEW YORK — World No 1 Jannik Sinner and former champion Daniil Medvedev set up a US Open quarterfinal showdown on Monday as both men look to exploit the hole left by the shock exits …

Jannik Sinner sets up quarter-final clash with Daniil Medvedev
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner sets up quarter-final clash with Daniil Medvedev

The Independent  

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US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev swats aside Nuno Borges to reach quarters
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev swats aside Nuno Borges to reach quarters

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev barely broke a sweat as he brushed aside unseeded Nuno Borges 6-0, 6-1, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinal of the US Open 2024 with an utterly dominant display at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday. Fifth seed Medvedev is the only former champion left in the men’s draw and the clash was a one-sided contest where Borges, playing …

Does Djokovic defeat spell the end of golden generation's era of dominance?
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Jannik Sinner never gives US Open opponent hope of an upset like those against Djokovic and Alcaraz
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner never gives US Open opponent hope of an upset like those against Djokovic and Alcaraz

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner never gave his third-round opponent at the U.S. Open on Saturday, Chris O’Connell, even a moment to contemplate pulling off the sort of monumental upset that eliminated Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. Whenever you drop a little bit of your level — if it’s mental, if it’s tennis-wise or physical — at the end, it …

Djokovic’s US Open loss makes 2024 the first year since 2002 without a Slam title for the Big Three
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

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