Clinical Djokovic moves into Italian Open quarterfinals
3 years, 7 months ago

Clinical Djokovic moves into Italian Open quarterfinals

The Hindu  

The fans were back at the Foro Italico, the sun was out, and Novak Djokovic's game was clicking. The top-ranked Serb seemed to enjoy every moment of his 6-2, 6-1 win over Spanish qualifier Alejandro Davidovich Fokina that put him in the Italian Open quarterfinals. It’s been a rough start to the clay season for Djokovic with a third-round loss to Daniel Evans at the Monte Carlo Masters followed by a defeat to Aslan Karatsev in the semifinals of his home tournament, the Belgrade Open. "And hopefully tomorrow will be even better.” Also reaching the quarterfinals was 6-foot-11 American Reilly Opelka, who eliminated Karatsev, an Australian Open semifinalist, 7-6, 6-4. In the women’s tournament, top-ranked Ashleigh Barty beat Veronika Kudermetova 6-3, 6-3 and will next face American teenager Coco Gauff, who defeated Aryna Sabalenka 7-5, 6-3.

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2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell
1 day, 5 hours 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 …

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

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams
3 weeks, 3 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 …

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 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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US Open 2024: Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek into third round; Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina knocked out
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek into third round; Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina knocked out

Hindustan Times  

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner flashed their No. It took the 2022 U.S. Open champion longer than that to play the second set of her first-round match, when she needed a tiebreaker that she eventually closed out in 72 minutes. “I was a bit tense in my last match, so today I just wanted to focus on the right things.” …

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 …

Djokovic tackles Djere, Gauff set to shine under US Open lights
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic tackles Djere, Gauff set to shine under US Open lights

The Hindu  

Defending champion Novak Djokovic will aim for a fast start against fellow Serbian Laslo Djere on Wednesday as he steps up his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open. Djere, ranked 109th in the world, was the only player to take a set off Djokovic at last year’s US Open, taking the first two …

What to watch at U.S. Open: Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff continue title defense
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What to watch at U.S. Open: Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff continue title defense

New York Times  

Day 3 of the U.S. Open moves the tournament on to the second round, with the bottom half of the draw returning for their next matchups. Here’s what to watch on the three show courts and around the grounds: Start time: Noon ET, 9 a.m. PT TV: ESPN, Tennis Channel Madison Keys vs. Maya Joint Madison Keys had a resounding …

US Open 2024: Djokovic kicks off Grand Slam record bid with Albot thrashing
3 months, 4 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 …

US Open: Novak Djokovic starts his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a straight-set win
3 months, 4 weeks ago

US Open: Novak Djokovic starts his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a straight-set win

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic began his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title and tied Roger Federer with his 89th match win at the U.S. Open by defeating qualifier Radu Albot of Moldova 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 on Monday night. The second-seeded Djokovic, again wearing a gray sleeve over his surgically repaired right knee, was competing for the first …

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

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

ABC  

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

Sinner gets tough U.S. Open draw, Sabalenka could see Gauff in semis
4 months ago

Sinner gets tough U.S. Open draw, Sabalenka could see Gauff in semis

The Hindu  

Top seed Jannik Sinner, whose doping case has dominated the lead-up to the U.S. Open, faces a tough road to the New York final while in-form Aryna Sabalenka will also be tested, according to the draw released on Thursday. Reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz, who lost the opening match of his only U.S. Open tune-up event, will also …

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic targets Grand Slam record, Jannik Sinner under cloud
4 months ago

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic targets Grand Slam record, Jannik Sinner under cloud

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic, fired up by his emotional Olympic Games triumph, targets new Grand Slam records at the US Open from Monday as title rival Jannik Sinner arrives in New York dogged by questions over two positive drug tests. Defending champion Djokovic can become the oldest Open era champion at the tournament if he secures a fifth title, a record he …

ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open: Angry Carlos Alcaraz Out After 'Worst Match' While Jannik Sinner Wins in Walkover
4 months, 1 week ago

ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open: Angry Carlos Alcaraz Out After 'Worst Match' While Jannik Sinner Wins in Walkover

News 18  

Carlos Alcaraz let loose his frustrations with a violent racquet smash in a 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 defeat on Friday at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open that he called the “worst match” of his career. I’m going to put in a good tennis, because I know how to play on this court.” Alcaraz said he had never before broken a …

Top-seeded Coco Gauff beats Yafan Wang 6-4, 6-2 in Toronto in her first hard-court match since April
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Top-seeded Coco Gauff beats Yafan Wang 6-4, 6-2 in Toronto in her first hard-court match since April

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Coco Gauff routed Yafan Wang 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday in the second round of the National Bank Open. Preparing for her U.S. Open title defense, Gauff played her first hard-court match since the Miami Open in April. “Happy to get pushed through.” In the night session, second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka, the Australian Open winner, beat Yue Yuan 6-2, 6-2. Kasatkina …

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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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 will take on Carlos Alcaraz in blockbuster Olympic final
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic will take on Carlos Alcaraz in blockbuster Olympic final

The Independent  

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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 breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic remained comfortably on course for a first Olympic gold medal to add to his record-breaking collection of titles on Wednesday as fellow superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz aimed for a place in the doubles semi-finals. Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning his match against Dominik Koepfer of Germany Djokovic, who has won three of his 24 …

Nadal downed by dominant Djokovic
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nadal downed by dominant Djokovic

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Rafael Nadal of Spain hug after their Paris Olympics second-round match at Roland Garros on Monday. REUTERS Novak Djokovic crushed Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 in their blockbuster Olympics clash on Monday as the two titans met for the 60th and possibly final time. Nadal admitted Djokovic was the "clear favorite" ahead of their first clash …

Coco Gauff isn’t sure how many Olympics matches she needs to win but she knows she wants medals
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Coco Gauff isn’t sure how many Olympics matches she needs to win but she knows she wants medals

Associated Press  

PARIS — Coco Gauff is 2-0 so far at the Paris Olympics after adding a 6-3, 6-0 singles victory over Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic on Sunday to a win a day earlier in doubles alongside Jessica Pegula. Gauff, who joined LeBron James as a flag bearer at the opening ceremony Friday night, took her latest step rather quickly, needing just 58 …

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 …

Defending champ Carlos Alcaraz beats Daniil Medvedev to return to Wimbledon final
5 months, 1 week ago

Defending champ Carlos Alcaraz beats Daniil Medvedev to return to Wimbledon final

New Indian Express  

LONDON: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beat Daniil Medvedev 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to return to the Wimbledon final as he seeks his fourth Grand Slam title at age 21. A year ago at Wimbledon, Alcaraz eliminated 2021 U.S. Open champion Medvedev in straight sets in the semifinals before defeating Djokovic in five sets in the final. Alcaraz broke …

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes

China Daily  

Tearful Svitolina Svitolina wept on court after reaching the last eight for a third time with a 6-2, 6-1 win against China's Wang Xinyu in just 55 minutes. The 21st seed, wearing a black ribbon on her white shirt, was in action after Russia struck cities across Ukraine in missile attacks, killing 36 people and heavily damaging a Kyiv children's …

Djokovic ready for Wimbledon fireworks as Putintseva eyes another scalp
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic ready for Wimbledon fireworks as Putintseva eyes another scalp

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic has his sights set on reaching a seventh successive Wimbledon quarter-final on Monday. Diminutive giant-killer Yulia Putintseva will target another upset against former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, while lucky loser Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard aims to make more Wimbledon history. AFP Sport looks at three fourth-round matches to watch on the eighth day of action …

ATP rankings: Italy’s Jannik Sinner overtakes Novak Djokovic to debut at No. 1
6 months, 2 weeks ago

ATP rankings: Italy’s Jannik Sinner overtakes Novak Djokovic to debut at No. 1

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner made his debut at No. Sinner is 33-3 this season with three titles, including earning his first Grand Slam trophy at the Australian Open in January, part of a 19-0 run to begin 2024. Iga Swiatek takes large lead at No.1 Iga Swiatek’s third consecutive championship at Roland Garros — her fourth there in five years and fifth …

French Open: Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at Roland Garros
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open: Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at Roland Garros

The Hindu  

The script was ripped up at the French Open on Wednesday as ailing second seed Aryna Sabalenka and off-colour fourth seed Elena Rybakina were sent tumbling out in the quarter-finals before Alexander Zverev restored some normality. Hampered by illness throughout her match, Sabalenka crashed to a 6-7 6-4 6-4 defeat to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva as the Australian Open champion's …

French Open 2024: Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva said it was a "dream" to become the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997 with a shock victory over second seed Aryna Sabalenka, who was struggling with an apparent illness, at the French Open on Wednesday. Andreeva is the youngest woman to make the semis at a major event since Martina Hingis at the US …

Novak Djokovic pulls out of French Open 2024 with knee injury, Sinner set to become new world number one
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic pulls out of French Open 2024 with knee injury, Sinner set to become new world number one

The Hindu  

Defending champion Novak Djokovic pulled out of the French Open 2024 ahead of his quarterfinal due to a knee injury sustained in his marathon fourth-round win over Francisco Cerundolo, organisers said on Tuesday. The withdrawal ended the Serb’s quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam trophy and will result in him losing the world number one ranking to Italian Jannik …

French Open wrap: Djokovic, De Minaur and Zverev move into quarter-finals
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open wrap: Djokovic, De Minaur and Zverev move into quarter-finals

The Independent  

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Stricken Djokovic stages French Open escape act, Medvedev out
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Stricken Djokovic stages French Open escape act, Medvedev out

China Daily  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic holds a press conference after winning men's singles round of sixteen match against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo on day nine of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on June 3, 2024. PARIS - An injured Novak Djokovic sealed a 15th consecutive French Open quarter-final with a thrilling comeback victory over Argentinian Francisco …

French Open: Novak Djokovic survives fourth round scare to set up quarterfinal clash with Casper Ruud
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: Novak Djokovic survives fourth round scare to set up quarterfinal clash with Casper Ruud

India TV News  

Defending champion Novak Djokovic survived a fourth-round elimination scare on Monday, June 3 to beat Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo in a five-set thriller 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the ongoing French Open. He pipped Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in the third round 7-5, 6-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 and showcased exemplary resilience in the fourth round as well. The win was …

French Open: Novak Djokovic beats Francisco Cerundolo to reach quarterfinal; de Minaur sends Medvedev packing
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: Novak Djokovic beats Francisco Cerundolo to reach quarterfinal; de Minaur sends Medvedev packing

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic pulled off another astonishing escape as he beat Argentine 23rd seed Francisco Cerundolo in a five-set thriller to reach a 15th consecutive French Open quarterfinal on Monday, June 3, 2024. Medvedev’s best performance in the French Open remains a quarterfinal run in 2021, while he has also lost in the first round in five of his eight appearances. …

Novak Djokovic wins his record 370th Slam match but isn’t sure he can continue at the French Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic wins his record 370th Slam match but isn’t sure he can continue at the French Open

Associated Press  

PARIS — Novak Djokovic was laying on his back on a French Open sideline early in the second set Monday, wincing while his injured right knee was manipulated by a trainer — and worrying that he might need to quit playing the match. “I don’t know what will happen tomorrow — or after tomorrow, if I’ll be able to step …

In marathon triumph, a turnaround hope for Novak Djokovic
6 months, 3 weeks ago

In marathon triumph, a turnaround hope for Novak Djokovic

Hindustan Times  

For most of the third set and early in the fourth, down two sets to one to Lorenzo Musetti, Novak Djokovic looked a bit dazed. In his own assessment that also effectively sums up the world No.1’s rare trophy-less season so far, Djokovic, at one point, “didn’t know, really, what to do”. The Serb stared at a similar slippery situation …

Novak Djokovic battles past Lorenzo Musetti in 3am finish at French Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic battles past Lorenzo Musetti in 3am finish at French Open

The Independent  

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Djokovic outlasts Musetti in latest ever finish at French Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic outlasts Musetti in latest ever finish at French Open

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic’s French Open title defence — and his hold on the No. That’s why, a week ago, Djokovic assessed his mindset when arriving in Paris with a 14-6 record this year: “Low expectations and high hopes.” Those words also might have described Djokovic’s thoughts entering the fourth set against Musetti, who never has been past the fourth round at …

French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas was in a reflective mood after beating Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Friday. “He's a very good fighter.” Arnaldi advanced by eliminating sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev 7-6, 6-2, 6-4. Two-time major winner Carlos Alcaraz also advanced after beating 27th-seeded American Sebastian Korda 6-4, 7-6, 6-3. The three-time French Open …

Tsitsipas eases into the French Open fourth round while Swiatek, Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tsitsipas eases into the French Open fourth round while Swiatek, Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance

Associated Press  

PARIS — Stefanos Tsitsipas was in a reflective mood after beating Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Friday. “He’s a very good fighter.” Arnaldi advanced by eliminating sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev 7-6, 6-2, 6-4. On the women’s side, top-ranked Iga Swiatek reached the fourth round by beating Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-2. The …

French Open 2024: Djokovic dismantles Carballes Baena to reach third round
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Djokovic dismantles Carballes Baena to reach third round

The Hindu  

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was very briefly made to work hard by unseeded Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena before sealing a routine 6-4 6-1 6-2 victory and motoring into the French Open third round on Thursday. “There’s always conviction and belief inside of me that I can win a Grand Slam,” Djokovic said. “I still of course sense that I have …

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic soar, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic soar, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands

Hindustan Times  

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic powered into the third round of the French Open on Thursday as tournament organisers cracked down on unruly fans by announcing an alcohol ban in the stands while also dealing with headaches caused by wet weather. Playing under the roof on Philippe Chatrier even as Roland Garros authorities were scratching their heads over what to …

Djokovic untroubled at French Open as fans hit by alcohol ban
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic untroubled at French Open as fans hit by alcohol ban

China Daily  

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2024 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his second round match against Spain's Roberto Carballes at the French Open in Roland Garros, Paris, France May 30, 2024. PARIS, May 30 - Novak Djokovic reached the French Open last 32 for the 19th successive year on Thursday as Roland Garros …

French Open 2024: Rybakina sees off Rus to move into third round, Sabalenka eases past Uchijima
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Rybakina sees off Rus to move into third round, Sabalenka eases past Uchijima

The Hindu  

Fourth seed Elena Rybakina made a sluggish start before beating Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus 6-3 6-4 on Thursday to move into the third round of the French Open. But she’s an experienced player and it’s not easy to play her.” There was little to separate the duo early in the second set before the lanky Rus took advantage of mistakes from …

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