What did Djokovic say on Federer’s retirement?
2 years, 3 months ago

What did Djokovic say on Federer’s retirement?

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic posted a message for Roger Federer, a day after the Swiss tennis sensation’s announcement to retire from the game after the Laver Cup next week. Your career has set the tone for what it means to achieve excellence and lead with integrity and poise.” Djokovic who has played against Federer on 50 occasions added, “It’s an honour to know you on and off court, and for many more years to come. I know that this new chapter will hold amazing things for you, Mirka, the kids, all your loved ones, and Roger fans still have a lot to look forward to.” The last competitive match between Federer and Djokovic was the Australian Open semifinal in 2020 where Federer lost to the Serb in straight sets. Djokovic also went one better of Federer’s tally of 20 Grand Slam titles when he beat Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon final this year.

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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 …

‘Is the attention fun?’: Roddick tears apart Djokovic for overshadowing Nadal’s farewell with Murray announcement
3 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Is the attention fun?’: Roddick tears apart Djokovic for overshadowing Nadal’s farewell with Murray announcement

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic recently stunned tennis fans, appointing former player and arch-rival Andy Murray as his coach. Novak Djokovic announced Andy Murray as his new coach, in the same week as Rafael Nadal's farewell. According to former player Andy Roddick, Djokovic's announcement came at the wrong time as it overshadowed Nadal's retirement. The Serbian was also expected to attend Nadal's farewell …

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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Andy Murray’s highs and lows as he returns to coach Novak Djokovic
1 month ago

Andy Murray’s highs and lows as he returns to coach Novak Djokovic

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Andy Murray to coach former rival Novak Djokovic ahead of next year's Australian Open in one of tennis' most sensational appointments
1 month ago

Andy Murray to coach former rival Novak Djokovic ahead of next year's Australian Open in one of tennis' most sensational appointments

Daily Mail  

Andy Murray shocked the tennis world on Saturday night as he announced he will coach Novak Djokovic in one of the most sensational appointments in the sport’s history. Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray, who retired from playing in August after a glittering 19-year career, will be part of his long-time rival’s coaching set-up for January’s Australian Open. Djokovic beat Murray …

Legends reunite: Novak Djokovic appoints Andy Murray as coach for early 2025 season
1 month ago

Legends reunite: Novak Djokovic appoints Andy Murray as coach for early 2025 season

India Today  

Serbian tennis icon Novak Djokovic sent shockwaves through the tennis world on November 23 by announcing the appointment of his former rival Andy Murray as his coach for the early 2025 season. “I am excited to have one of my greatest rivals on the same side of the net, as my coach.Looking forward to start of the season and competing …

Roger Federer pens emotional letter to Rafael Nadal ahead of final tournament
1 month ago

Roger Federer pens emotional letter to Rafael Nadal ahead of final tournament

The Independent  

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Federer writes emotional farewell letter for Nadal: ‘You challenged me in ways no one else could’
1 month ago

Federer writes emotional farewell letter for Nadal: ‘You challenged me in ways no one else could’

Firstpost  

Roger Federer recalled his rivalry and friendship with Rafael Nadal as the Spaniard tennis legend gets ready to bid goodbye to the sport in Davis Cup Finals 2024. Rafael Nadal’s greatest rival and probably his best tennis friend as well – Roger Federer penned an emotional tribute for the Spaniard before he starts his farewell at the Davis Cup Finals …

Federer pens emotional post for Nadal ahead of his retirement: “You made the whole tennis world proud”
1 month ago

Federer pens emotional post for Nadal ahead of his retirement: “You made the whole tennis world proud”

The Hindu  

Roger Federer wrote an emotional post on social media on Tuesday, paying tribute to Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Major champion, who is set to retire from professional tennis at Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain, this week. The ‘Fedal’ rivalry had some of the most epic tennis matches, including the Wimbledon 2008 final in which Nadal beat Federer 6-4, 6-4, …

‘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: 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 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 …

Reactions to 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal announcing his impending retirement
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Reactions to 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal announcing his impending retirement

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 former coach Ivanisevic backs Paris champion to go for gold at LA 2028
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic’s former coach Ivanisevic backs Paris champion to go for gold at LA 2028

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic’s triumphant Paris 2024 Olympics campaign could motivate the 37-year-old to keep going for four more years and compete in the Los Angeles Games, his former coach Goran Ivanisevic said. Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 7-6 on Sunday to claim the gold medal and became only the fifth player to achieve a career Golden Slam - winning all four …

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 …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Proud of finishing on my terms, says Andy Murray after farewell match
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Proud of finishing on my terms, says Andy Murray after farewell match

The Hindu  

Andy Murray said he was retiring “on my terms” as his trophy-filled career came to an emotional end at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, closing another chapter on tennis’s golden generation. The former world number one and three-time Grand Slam title winner slipped into retirement aged 37 when he and Dan Evans lost in the men’s doubles quarterfinals at Roland …

Novak Djokovic is into the Paris Olympics quarterfinals. Russia’s Daniil Medvedev loses
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic is into the Paris Olympics quarterfinals. Russia’s Daniil Medvedev loses

Associated Press  

PARIS — Novak Djokovic is back in the Summer Games singles quarterfinals for the fourth time in five appearances at the Olympics. A top player on the other half of the men’s bracket, 2021 U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev — a Russian who, like everyone from his country, must compete under the label “Individual Neutral Athletes,” identified by the French …

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 …

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 …

Novak Djokovic hails ‘legend of our sport’ Andy Murray ahead of Scot’s swansong
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic hails ‘legend of our sport’ Andy Murray ahead of Scot’s swansong

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On This Day in 2017: Roger Federer secures eighth Wimbledon title
5 months, 1 week ago

On This Day in 2017: Roger Federer secures eighth Wimbledon title

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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 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 …

Carlos Alcaraz Beats Novak Djokovic Again To Successfully Defend His Wimbledon Title
5 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz Beats Novak Djokovic Again To Successfully Defend His Wimbledon Title

News 18  

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 in the Wimbledon men’s final Sunday to collect his fourth Grand Slam title at age 21. A familiar feeling Carlos Alcaraz lifts the #Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Singles Trophy for the second time pic.twitter.com/O73owrPkk6 — Wimbledon July 14, 2024 This one — played in front of a Centre Court crowd that included Kate, the …

Too ‘goooood’ to be true: Testy Djokovic gets a Wimbledon rematch with Alcaraz
5 months, 1 week ago

Too ‘goooood’ to be true: Testy Djokovic gets a Wimbledon rematch with Alcaraz

Live Mint  

Here we go, here we go, here we go. Sunday delivers an epic tennis rematch, and only the cold and dead won’t be compelled to check out this doozy when it begins at 2 p.m. local, 9 a.m. Eastern: Djokovic vs. Alcaraz—at Wimbledon. If he prevails Sunday he’ll have won four majors by the age of 21, an outrageous start …

Carlos Alcaraz wins Wimbledon by beating Novak Djokovic and now owns 4 Slam titles at age 21
5 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz wins Wimbledon by beating Novak Djokovic and now owns 4 Slam titles at age 21

Associated Press  

LONDON — Carlos Alcaraz was ready from the get-go this time. “He just was better than me in every aspect of the game,” said the 37-year-old Djokovic, who had knee surgery less than 1 1/2 months ago yet was hoping to tie Federer’s men’s record of eight Wimbledon titles and become the first player in tennis history to win 25 …

Novak Djokovic is 37 and had knee surgery last month but faces Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic is 37 and had knee surgery last month but faces Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final

Associated Press  

LONDON — Not surprisingly, Novak Djokovic was far from convinced he could win Wimbledon when the tournament began less than a month after his surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. After getting through his first few matches at the All England Club, though, Djokovic thought: “OK, I’m actually playing close to my best, and I can …

Wimbledon men’s final: Djokovic ready to live up to his own lofty expectations against Alcaraz
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon men’s final: Djokovic ready to live up to his own lofty expectations against Alcaraz

The Hindu  

Without a title for over six months, Novak Djokovic is now within touching distance of a record 25th Grand Slam trophy — with the all-conquering Serb saying Wimbledon always brings the best out of him. The 37-year-old lost in his Australian Open fortress at the start of the year, with his bid to win a record-extending 11th Melbourne Park title …

Novak Djokovic enters 10th Wimbledon final; to face Carlos Alcaraz in rematch of previous edition
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic enters 10th Wimbledon final; to face Carlos Alcaraz in rematch of previous edition

India TV News  

Second seed Novak Djokovic made light work of semifinal opponent Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 7-6 and 6-4 to storm into his 10th Wimbledon gentlemen's singles final. I also remind myself not to take anything for granted, particularly when you are playing finals in the most important tennis tournament in the history of this sport," Djokovic said after winning the semifinal. "Coming …

Novak Djokovic's violin celebration at Wimbledon 2024 | Explained
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic's violin celebration at Wimbledon 2024 | Explained

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic is one of the highly polarizing athletes going around in the tennis circuit for a very long time and his new celebration of imitating to play violin on the court has sparked another controversy. The Serb hammered a spirited Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 in the second semifinal of gentlemen's singles at Wimbledon and imitated playing the violin …

Novak Djokovic says Nick Kyrgios hinted at a return at the US Open -- but it might have been a joke
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic says Nick Kyrgios hinted at a return at the US Open -- but it might have been a joke

Associated Press  

LONDON — No one knows for sure when 2022 Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios will return to competition after nearly two years away from the tour because of injuries. “But let me tell you, he’s hitting the ball as good as ever, really.” Kyrgios, a 29-year-old Australian, lost to Djokovic in the Wimbledon final two years ago, before knee and wrist …

Novak Djokovic sees off Lorenzo Musetti for Wimbledon final rematch with Carlos Alcaraz
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic sees off Lorenzo Musetti for Wimbledon final rematch with Carlos Alcaraz

Hindustan Times  

Seven-times champion Novak Djokovic produced some of his best tennis to outclass Italian 25th seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 7-6 6-4 on Friday and reach a 10th Wimbledon final, where he will meet holder Carlos Alcaraz in a mouthwatering 2023 rematch. Serbia's Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Italy's Lorenzo Musetti after winning their semi final match With Centre Court still filling …

Novak Djokovic books his place in Wimbledon final with dominant win over Lorenzo Musetti to set up rematch against last year's winner Carlos Alcaraz
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic books his place in Wimbledon final with dominant win over Lorenzo Musetti to set up rematch against last year's winner Carlos Alcaraz

Daily Mail  

Novak Djokovic felt the love and then he touched the clouds with his tennis. Not even the provocateurs of Centre Court would have dared boo him with any real conviction on Friday, such was the quality of the match that took this pantomime villain to his 10th Wimbledon final. There he will meet Carlos Alcaraz for a repeat of last …

Lorenzo Musetti reaches first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon, to face Novak Djokovic
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lorenzo Musetti reaches first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon, to face Novak Djokovic

New Indian Express  

LONDON: Lorenzo Musetti threw his head back and spread his arms wide to celebrate reaching his first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon, then covered his face with both hands. “Jokes apart, he’s a legend everywhere, but especially here in Wimbledon.” This will be Djokovic's record-tying 13th semifinal at Wimbledon alone — equaling Roger Federer — and 49th Slam semifinal overall, …

Lorenzo Musetti reaches his first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon and will face Novak Djokovic
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lorenzo Musetti reaches his first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon and will face Novak Djokovic

Associated Press  

LONDON — Lorenzo Musetti threw his head back and spread his arms wide to celebrate reaching his first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon, then covered his face with both hands. “Jokes apart, he’s a legend everywhere, but especially here in Wimbledon.” This will be Djokovic’s record-tying 13th semifinal at Wimbledon alone — equaling Roger Federer — and 49th Slam semifinal …

Novak Djokovic moves into Wimbledon semifinals when Alex de Minaur withdraws
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic moves into Wimbledon semifinals when Alex de Minaur withdraws

Associated Press  

July 10: Lorenzo Musetti reaches his first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon. LONDON — Novak Djokovic got a free pass into the Wimbledon semifinals on Wednesday when his quarterfinal opponent, Alex de Minaur, withdrew with a hip injury. “Obviously not an announcement I wanted to make, by any means,” de Minaur said at a news conference. He said he barely …

Wimbledon 2024 Day 10 schedule: Novak Djokovic, Rybakina in quarter-final action
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024 Day 10 schedule: Novak Djokovic, Rybakina in quarter-final action

India Today  

The day 10 of the Wimbledon 2024 will witness the conclusion of the quarter-final stage of the tournament. The 7-time champion, Novak Djokovic will return to the centre court in his pursuit of record-extending 25th Grand Slam. Another three major winners, including Elena Rybakina, Jelena Ostapenko and Barbora Krejcikova will also arrive at the All England Club. SHOW COURTS ORDER …

Watch: Novak Djokovic walks out of BBC interview after Wimbledon controversy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Novak Djokovic walks out of BBC interview after Wimbledon controversy

India Today  

Novak Djokovic, 24-time Grand Slam champion, stormed out of a television interview on Tuesday after snapping at the reporter who kept pressing the Serb about the Wimbledon crowd controversy. Within a minute into the interview, Djokovic looked upset over repeated questions about his outburst at the Centre Court crowd after his fourth-round men's singles match against Holger Rune. "Novak Djokovic …

Djokovic reaches record 13th Wimbledon semifinal after injured De Minaur withdraws
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic reaches record 13th Wimbledon semifinal after injured De Minaur withdraws

New Indian Express  

LONDON: Novak Djokovic's smooth trip through the Wimbledon bracket got even easier on Wednesday, when he moved into his record-tying 13th semifinal at the tournament via a walkover because his quarterfinal opponent, Alex de Minaur, pulled out with a hip injury. Djokovic had knee surgery less than a month before the start of play at the All England Club, raising …

Djokovic tunes out boos to beat Rune
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic tunes out boos to beat Rune

China Daily  

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic mimics playing a violin in tribute to his daughter Tara after beating Denmark’s Holger Rune in a fourth-round match at Wimbledon on Sunday. Djokovic easily beat 15th-seeded Holger Rune 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in just over two hours Monday night to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals, then made sure to get a message across to those fans he thought …

Three instances where Novak Djokovic lost his cool on a tennis court
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Three instances where Novak Djokovic lost his cool on a tennis court

The Hindu  

From being disqualified from the US Open for injuring a lineswoman to flinging a racket at the crowd Novak Djokovic has had his fair share of meltdowns on court during his storied career. Here are three instances of Djokovic losing his cool on the tennis court: ‘Ruuune’ chants trigger Djokovic Novak Djokovic cruised through to the quarterfinals of Wimbledon 2024 …

Novak Djokovic's mindset shifted when he refused to be vaccinated. And Wimbledon 'booing' row is the latest sign he's given up on being loved in tennis, writes MATTHEW LAMBERT
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic's mindset shifted when he refused to be vaccinated. And Wimbledon 'booing' row is the latest sign he's given up on being loved in tennis, writes MATTHEW LAMBERT

Daily Mail  

When a special guest walked out on to Centre Court to interview Andy Murray during his farewell, for one ghastly moment I thought the greatest heresy was being committed on Centre Court since Cliff Richard sang during that rain delay. To my ears this was no different to what happened during Novak Djokovic's fourth-round match with Holger Rune on Monday …

Wimbledon, watch out: You just made Novak Djokovic angry
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon, watch out: You just made Novak Djokovic angry

The Independent  

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