Novak Djokovic refuses to apologise for racquet smash incident, damaging Wimbledon net post during Carlos Alcaraz clash
1 year, 5 months ago

Novak Djokovic refuses to apologise for racquet smash incident, damaging Wimbledon net post during Carlos Alcaraz clash

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic stood a win away from twin Open Era glories. However, he was stunned by world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in the final which eventually ended his long-standing Centre Court streak as well. En route, Djokovic had lost his cool, was left utterly frustrated as he smashed his racquet on the Centre Court net post, damaging it as well. Novak Djokovic damages Wimbledon net post with racket smash during final against Carlos Alcaraz Despite being almost bageled in the opening set, Alcaraz bounced back in supreme fashion, putting behind that 1-6 loss in the opener and that French Open defeat to the Serb to end Djokovic's streak of 15-wins in tie-breakers at Majors. Djokovic eyes Alcaraz revenge The Spaniard now leads the head-to-head tie by 2-1 against Djokovic having won their maiden encounter in 2022 Madrid Open semis.

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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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

‘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, …

Alex de Minaur secures ATP Finals spot after Novak Djokovic withdraws
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur secures ATP Finals spot after Novak Djokovic withdraws

ABC  

After 10 long months, slogging through 20 tournaments in 10 different countries, battling against a debilitating injury while winning 47 of 63 hard-fought matches, Alex de Minaur has at last got his just desserts. The Australian number one finally got the good news when Novak Djokovic's announcement that he was withdrawing from next week's showpiece ensured de Minaur and his …

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

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Novak Djokovic makes plea to Rafael Nadal after final match of ‘amazing rivalry’
2 months ago

Novak Djokovic makes plea to Rafael Nadal after final match of ‘amazing rivalry’

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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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Novak Djokovic's brutal 'worst tennis' admission after 'awful' US Open loss to Alexei Popyrin
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic's brutal 'worst tennis' admission after 'awful' US Open loss to Alexei Popyrin

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Novak Djokovic admitted that he was lucky to have reached the third round at the 2024 US Open after suffering his worst-ever result at the Grand Slam tournament since 2006. Novak Djokovic of Serbia looks dejected during his match against Alexie Popyrin of Australia on day five of the 2024 U.S. Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie …

Novak Djokovic suffers major upset, fails to reach US Open 4th round for first time in 18 years
3 months, 3 weeks 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, …

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic Suffers Shock Exit to Alexei Popyrin in Third Round
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic Suffers Shock Exit to Alexei Popyrin in Third Round

News 18  

Novak Djokovic slumped to his earliest exit at the US Open in 18 years on Friday as a four-set, third round defeat to Alexei Popyrin sparked more questions over his long term future in the sport. The 37-year-old Djokovic, a four-time champion in New York, lost 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 to the 28th-ranked Australian, leaving him frustratingly short once again …

Defending champion Novak Djokovic is shocked at the US Open, one night after Carlos Alcaraz lost
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Defending champion Novak Djokovic is shocked at the US Open, one night after Carlos Alcaraz lost

The Independent  

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Defending champion Novak Djokovic loses in a shocker at U.S. Open
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Carlos Alcaraz opens up about ‘frenemy’ Novak Djokovic ahead of potential US Open final clash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz opens up about ‘frenemy’ Novak Djokovic ahead of potential US Open final clash

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Novak Djokovic overcomes US Open heat to defeat countryman Laslo Djere
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic overcomes US Open heat to defeat countryman Laslo Djere

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Novak Djokovic reaches US Open third round after opponent stops in 3rd set due to injury
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic reaches US Open third round after opponent stops in 3rd set due to injury

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A U.S. Open match that Novak Djokovic already expected to be difficult was threatening to become a toss-up as he struggled with his serve. “I’ll find my way, as I have done many times in my career.” Djokovic reached the third round when Laslo Djere had to retire with the No. Djere was the only player to …

US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz given a scare by qualifier Li Tu before advancing to second round
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz given a scare by qualifier Li Tu before advancing to second round

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz was given a scare by Australian qualifier Li Tu in the first round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday before going on to seal a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory. Four-times Grand Slam champion Alcaraz, who lost to Novak Djokovic in the final of the Paris Olympics, got off to a hot start before the errors began to …

US Open 2024: Djokovic kicks off Grand Slam record bid with Albot thrashing
3 months, 3 weeks 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 ‘feels the drive’ heading into U.S. Open title defense
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic ‘feels the drive’ heading into U.S. Open title defense

The Hindu  

Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic still feels the pull of tennis history as he aims to become the first man in 16 years to successfully defend his US Open title. The 37-year-old can join Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer as the oldest Open era winners of the championship, and with a 25th Grand Slam title claim the outright record …

Novak Djokovic criticises ‘embarrassing’ Jack Draper incident and demands video replays
4 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic criticises ‘embarrassing’ Jack Draper incident and demands video replays

The Telegraph  

It has prompted a strong response from within the game, with Djokovic joining calls for video replays to be utilised to avoid the farcical scenes that were witnessed in Cincinnati. Please respective Tours, make sure this nonsense never happens again!” Djokovic was responding to a message from Greek player Stefanos Tsitsipas, who posed: “I don’t think I have ever seen …

Carlos Alcaraz smashes racket in Cincinnati Gael Monfils defeat
4 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz smashes racket in Cincinnati Gael Monfils defeat

New York Times  

Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open preparations took a hit on Friday as he was beaten in the Cincinnati second round by Gael Monfils. Alcaraz smashed his racket in frustration after Monfils held to go 3-1 up in the deciding set, with the Spaniard squandering four break points in total in the set. GO DEEPER How to smash a tennis racket: Style, …

Relentless Djokovic’s golden coronation in Paris
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Relentless Djokovic’s golden coronation in Paris

The Hindu  

August 4 may have seemed to be an ordinary Parisian Sunday filled with laze and relaxation. With 99 titles, 24 Majors, the elusive Olympic Gold, 1116 singles victories, and a win rate of 83.5%, Novak Djokovic has single-handedly put an end to a conversation spanning decades and has proved himself to be the best player to ever pick up a …

Novak Djokovic’s epic last stand ends long quest for Olympic gold medal against Carlos Alcaraz
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic’s epic last stand ends long quest for Olympic gold medal against Carlos Alcaraz

The Independent  

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Sachin Tendulkar can't keep calm after Novak Djokovic wins gold at Paris Olympics, 'serves' key Carlos Alcaraz analysis
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sachin Tendulkar can't keep calm after Novak Djokovic wins gold at Paris Olympics, 'serves' key Carlos Alcaraz analysis

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic completed tennis on Sunday after adding the elusive Olympic gold to his all-time great career. The Serb battled past his rival Carlos Alcaraz with a vintage display to win 7-6 7-6 and complete his career Golden Slam in spectacular fashion, not dropping a set in six matches at Roland Garros in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Sachin Tendulkar made …

Paris Olympics: Novak Djokovic wins first gold medal in emotional final over Carlos Alcaraz
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Novak Djokovic wins first gold medal in emotional final over Carlos Alcaraz

ABC  

For a man so accustomed to winning, Novak Djokovic's Olympic record simply didn't add up. Now, after a thrilling 7-6, 7-6 win over Carlos Alcaraz in the Paris Olympics gold-medal match, the 24-time grand slam champion finally has the only piece of hardware as yet missing from his trophy cabinet. Three years earlier, Djokovic's Tokyo campaign ended in a shocking …

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz head-to-head record ahead of clash for gold at Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz head-to-head record ahead of clash for gold at Paris Olympics

India TV News  

DNovak Djokovic's quest for a gold medal at the Summer Games has brought him to the men's singles final at the Paris Olympics and the world No. The 24-time Grand Slam winner needs to win the Paris Olympic gold medal to complete a career golden slam but finds a worthy opponent in the form of Carlos Alcaraz in his way. …

Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz to win Olympic gold and career Golden Slam
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz to win Olympic gold and career Golden Slam

New York Times  

Relive how Novak Djokovic won Olympic gold against Carlos Alcaraz with game-by-game live coverage from the match PARIS — Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz 7-6, 7-6 in the men’s singles Olympic final at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday. GO DEEPER Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet in a Wimbledon final duel of the extraordinary The first set lasted 93 …

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet for the Olympic tennis men’s singles gold
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet for the Olympic tennis men’s singles gold

Associated Press  

PARIS — Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will meet for the men’s tennis singles gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Sunday in the latest installment of a fascinating old-vs.-young rivalry that included a matchup in the Wimbledon final three weeks ago. “Hopefully,” Alcaraz said with a chuckle, “the same as Wimbledon.” Here is what else to know about the …

Novak Djokovic faces Carlos Alcaraz for the 2024 Olympics men’s gold after beating Lorenzo Musetti
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic faces Carlos Alcaraz for the 2024 Olympics men’s gold after beating Lorenzo Musetti

Associated Press  

PARIS — Novak Djokovic’s surgically repaired knee did not appear to slow him down a bit as he finally reached a Summer Olympics singles final for the first time, defeating Lorenzo Musetti of Italy 6-4, 6-2 on Friday night. Serbia’s Djokovic, 37, is the oldest man in a men’s singles final at the Olympics; Spain’s Alcaraz, 21, is the youngest. …

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will play for the men’s singles gold at the 2024 Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will play for the men’s singles gold at the 2024 Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — When Novak Djokovic’s first berth in an Olympics tennis final was secured, when he was assured of a chance to win the gold medal that’s missing from his lengthy list of accomplishments, he fell back on the clay, limbs spread apart — the sort of pose generally reserved for securing a championship. “The way he’s playing, he’s definitely …

Novak Djokovic is concerned about his right knee at the Paris Olympics after a win over Tsitsipas
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic is concerned about his right knee at the Paris Olympics after a win over Tsitsipas

Associated Press  

PARIS — Novak Djokovic was worried about his surgically repaired right knee at the Paris Games on Thursday night after feeling pain during a 6-3, 7-6 victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas that put the 24-time Grand Slam champion in the Olympics semifinals for the fourth time as he pursues his first gold medal. “I’m hoping,” Djokovic said, “I can be ready.” …

Alcaraz, Djokovic, Musetti and Auger-Aliassime reach the men’s semifinals in Olympic tennis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Alcaraz, Djokovic, Musetti and Auger-Aliassime reach the men’s semifinals in Olympic tennis

Associated Press  

PARIS — Carlos Alcaraz says he doesn’t feel unbeatable at Roland Garros, the site of the Paris Olympics tennis competition and the French Open title he won last month. Alcaraz ran his winning streak at the place to 11 matches and became the youngest man to reach the singles semifinals at a Summer Games since Novak Djokovic in 2008, getting …

Rafael Nadal visibly annoyed with retirement question after falling to Novak Djokovic in Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal visibly annoyed with retirement question after falling to Novak Djokovic in Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

It turned out to be a one-sided affair as Novak Djokovic cruised past Rafael Nadal in straight sets, winning 6-1 6-4 in the men's singles second round fixture at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024, on Monday. Spain's Rafael Nadal shakes hands with chair umpire Renaud Lichtenstein of France after his defeat to Serbia's Novak Djokovic in their men's singles second …

Olympic tennis: Carlos Alcaraz says he’s been dealing with a groin muscle problem since Wimbledon
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic tennis: Carlos Alcaraz says he’s been dealing with a groin muscle problem since Wimbledon

Associated Press  

PARIS — Carlos Alcaraz took a medical timeout for what he said is a lingering groin muscle issue in the second set of his 6-1, 7-6 singles victory over Tallon Griekspoor at the Paris Olympics on Monday night. 100 percent tomorrow in my doubles.” Alcaraz said he watched part of Nadal’s 6-1, 6-4 loss to Novak Djokovic in singles earlier …

Rafael Nadal destroyed by Novak Djokovic in brutal end to Olympics singles dream
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal destroyed by Novak Djokovic in brutal end to Olympics singles dream

The Independent  

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Rafael Nadal wins in Olympic singles and will play rival Novak Djokovic on Monday
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Djokovic’s boos, Murray’s goodbye and 5 things we learned from Wimbledon
5 months, 1 week ago

Djokovic’s boos, Murray’s goodbye and 5 things we learned from Wimbledon

The Independent  

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Novak Djokovic deserves respect, appreciation even in Wimbledon defeat
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic deserves respect, appreciation even in Wimbledon defeat

Firstpost  

After two weeks of sarcastic ‘Gooooood night’ and ’nice flight home’ wishes, tennis world must acknowledge the likes of Sinner and Alcaraz but not forget the jaw-dropping achievements of Novak Djokovic. It’s a bitter taste to lose the final the way I did today.” Novak Djokovic has not won a title in 2024, after going down to Carlos Alcaraz in …

Novak Djokovic v Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: Wimbledon result and reaction as Alcaraz retains title with demolition after Alfie Hewett wins wheelchair singles title
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic v Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: Wimbledon result and reaction as Alcaraz retains title with demolition after Alfie Hewett wins wheelchair singles title

The Independent  

✕ Close Princess of Wales receives standing ovation at Wimbledon as crowd welcomes her to final Carlos Alcaraz is a two-time Wimbledon champion after beating Novak Djokovic for the second year in a row to successfully defend his men’s singles title. The 21-year-old once again denied Djokovic in his bid to win a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon men’s title, as the …

Tennis’ ‘Big Three’ transition: The rise of Alcaraz and Sinner and the resolve of Djokovic
5 months, 1 week ago

Tennis’ ‘Big Three’ transition: The rise of Alcaraz and Sinner and the resolve of Djokovic

New York Times  

WIMBLEDON — When men’s tennis fans were worrying about what the world would look like after Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, part of their fear came from the last time male legends of the sport started to fade from view. GO DEEPER Surface mastery: How Alcaraz won Grand Slams on hard, grass and clay courts Sunday’s Wimbledon finalists, …

Wimbledon 2024 Final | Magical Alcaraz leaves Djokovic spellbound
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon 2024 Final | Magical Alcaraz leaves Djokovic spellbound

The Hindu  

Lightning never strikes twice. But it did on Centre Court on Sunday as Carlos Alcaraz played celestial tennis to vanquish the Serb 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 for a second straight time in the Wimbledon final. The only time Djokovic’s tennis matched Alcaraz’s was in the 13-minute opening game that had seven deuces and finished with an Alcaraz break of serve. The …

Novak Djokovic vows to get better after losing the Wimbledon final to Carlos Alcaraz
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic vows to get better after losing the Wimbledon final to Carlos Alcaraz

Associated Press  

LONDON — Novak Djokovic vowed to get back to work after being outplayed by Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final Sunday less than 1 1/2 months after knee surgery, with the intention of contending for a gold medal at the Paris Olympics and a record 25th Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open. “That’s what I’m going to do.” Djokovic …

'You're just 21. Incredible': Novak Djokovic hails 'deserved winner' Carlos Alcaraz after tough loss in Wimbledon final
5 months, 1 week ago

'You're just 21. Incredible': Novak Djokovic hails 'deserved winner' Carlos Alcaraz after tough loss in Wimbledon final

Hindustan Times  

Carlos Alcaraz produced a dominating performance on Sunday afternoon to clinch a second-successive Wimbledon title, defeating seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets. It was a fairly one-sided affair on Centre Court throughout the first two sets, with Djokovic upping in the ante in the third, ensuring a tie-break after saving four Championship points; however, Alcaraz kept his nerve to …

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