Novak Djokovic and another never-say-die show for the ages
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic and another never-say-die show for the ages

Hindustan Times  

You can never count him out. Serbia's Novak Djokovic slid to the net to play a shot during the fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday On Monday, he seemed done for in the second set when he hurt his knee and began to move gingerly. The world No.1, the holder of a record 24 men’s singles Grand Slam titles, won 11 of the last 15 games to win 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 and claim a Grand Slam quarter-finals spot for a record 59th time. To Cerundolo’s credit, he hung in there and produced some inspired tennis in the fifth set despite squandering that golden opportunity in the fourth. It was the 370th Grand Slam singles win in Djokovic’s storied career, which took him past Roger Federer at the top of the all-time list.

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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 …

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 …

Watch: Novak Djokovic felled by flying bottle at Italian Open
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Novak Djokovic felled by flying bottle at Italian Open

The Telegraph  

The unfortunate incident soured what had previously been a solid performance by Djokovic, who returned to the match court after four weeks away and easily overcame France’s Corentin Moutet – the world No 83 – by a 6-3, 6-1 margin. However, tournament organisers said that this was nothing more than an accident, resulting from the bottle slipping out of a …

Novak Djokovic, 16 years after he won over the U.S. Open crowd, is letting his play be the show
1 year, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic, 16 years after he won over the U.S. Open crowd, is letting his play be the show

New York Times  

NEW YORK — Sixteen years ago, in this same stadium, after this same round, a 20-year-old Novak Djokovic was asked to show off his impressions of some of the world’s top tennis players. He had just defeated Carlos Moya at Arthur Ashe Stadium in the 2007 U.S. Open quarterfinals, and the on-court interviewer wanted a glimpse of Djokovic’s well-known party …

How many Grand Slam matches has Novak Djokovic won from two-sets-to-love down?
1 year, 3 months ago

How many Grand Slam matches has Novak Djokovic won from two-sets-to-love down?

The Hindu  

Second-seed and three-time winner Novak Djokovic pulled off a stunning comeback to beat fellow Serbian Laslo Djere after being two-sets-to-love down in the third round of the US Open on Friday. Djokovic lost the first two sets by the same scoreline of 4-6 but managed to raise his game and take the next three 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. Djokovic famously beat …

Novak Djokovic comes back after dropping the first 2 sets to beat Laslo Djere at the U.S. Open
1 year, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic comes back after dropping the first 2 sets to beat Laslo Djere at the U.S. Open

The Hindu  

Everyone should know by now to never count out Novak Djokovic. And so it made sense that Djokovic would manage to come all the way back from a two-set deficit to beat Laslo Djere 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 in the third round of the U.S. Open, avoiding what would have been his earliest exit there since 2006. “Trust me,” …

Novak Djokovic told to ‘get on with it’ as Wimbledon fans left frustrated
1 year, 5 months ago

Novak Djokovic told to ‘get on with it’ as Wimbledon fans left frustrated

The Independent  

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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 …

Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon match against Hubert Hurkacz was suspended and will continue Monday
1 year, 5 months ago

Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon match against Hubert Hurkacz was suspended and will continue Monday

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Novak Djokovic will need to put in some work to get to the Wimbledon quarterfinals as he seeks a fifth consecutive title and eighth overall at the All England Club. Djokovic took the first two sets 7-6, 7-6 — after trailing in each tiebreaker — against 17th-seeded Hubert Hurkacz on Sunday night at Centre Court before their …

Novak Djokovic happy with injury recovery despite semifinal exit in Dubai
1 year, 9 months ago

Novak Djokovic happy with injury recovery despite semifinal exit in Dubai

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic suffered his first loss of the season in Friday’s semifinal defeat to Daniil Medvedev at the Dubai Tennis Championships, but he was pleased with his fitness level during the tournament, having returned from a hamstring injury. World number one Djokovic suffered a three-centimetre hamstring tear en route to winning the Adelaide Open before claiming his 22nd Grand Slam …

Novak Djokovic into Astana Final after Surprise Daniil Medvedev Retirement
2 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic into Astana Final after Surprise Daniil Medvedev Retirement

News 18  

Novak Djokovic reached the final of the ATP tournament in Astana on Saturday as opponent Daniil Medvedev surprisingly retired at the end of the second set. Medvedev became the first player to take a set off Djokovic in a singles event since Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon final. “It was such a close match, particularly in the second set," added …

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 …

Novak Djokovic storms into Wimbledon final, beats Cameron Norrie 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 to set up clash with Nick Kyrgios
2 years, 5 months ago

Novak Djokovic storms into Wimbledon final, beats Cameron Norrie 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 to set up clash with Nick Kyrgios

Hindustan Times  

Just six games and about halfway into the 32-minute opening set of their Wimbledon semi-final on Friday, Cameron Norrie had statistically already done better than in his entire previous meeting with Novak Djokovic: a 6-2, 6-1 thrashing at the 2021 ATP Finals. A 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 victory takes Djokovic to his 32nd Grand Slam final, the most by any …

2 sets down, Djokovic wins 26th consecutive Wimbledon match
2 years, 5 months ago

2 sets down, Djokovic wins 26th consecutive Wimbledon match

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — It says a lot about Novak Djokovic that a two-sets-to-none hole at Wimbledon on a day he was hardly at his best never seemed insurmountable. Djokovic spotted 10th-seeded Jannik Sinner of Italy the huge lead Tuesday, then worked his way back to win 5-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 at Centre Court, earning an 11th semifinal berth at …

Novak Djokovic cruises into the quarter-finals in Dubai
2 years, 10 months ago

Novak Djokovic cruises into the quarter-finals in Dubai

Daily Mail  

Novak Djokovic was given another warm reception by the crowd before he demonstrated again that he remains close to the peak of his powers. After two matches in his first event since the Australia fiasco the world number one has yet to drop a set, and he eventually saw off hulking Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3 7-6 in an hour and …

Novak Djokovic Overcomes Second-set Blip to Reach Belgrade final
3 years, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic Overcomes Second-set Blip to Reach Belgrade final

News 18  

Novak Djokovic eased into the final of the ATP tournament in Belgrade on Friday despite losing his form in the second set, beating Slovakia’s Andrej Martin as he steps up his French Open preparations. But I’m just happy to fight for a trophy tomorrow.” After racing through the first set against Martin, Djokovic uncharacteristically took his foot off the gas …

Novak Djokovic battles to victory as he warms up for French Open
3 years, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic battles to victory as he warms up for French Open

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic edged to a straight-set win over German lucky loser Mats Moraing on Tuesday in his opener in Belgrade where the world number one is warming up for the French Open. It was Djokovic's first match since losing the Italian Open final to Rafael Nadal nine days ago. Spaniard Nadal will be the favourite to win a 14th French …

Novak Djokovic's reputation in tatters after disastrous 2020 - he will now always be tennis' bad boy
4 years, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic's reputation in tatters after disastrous 2020 - he will now always be tennis' bad boy

Daily Mail  

For a man with no official defeats in 2020, Novak Djokovic has registered plenty of losses. The ill-fated Adria Tour back in June ended with a series of players contracting coronavirus There was no social distancing and fans packed into the stadium to watch the matches in June Djokovic was joined by the likes of Alex Zverev and Dominic Thiem …

Emotional Novak Djokovic breaks down after victory over Alexander Zverev
4 years, 6 months ago

Emotional Novak Djokovic breaks down after victory over Alexander Zverev

India TV News  

World No.1 Novak Djokovic broke down in tears following his victory over Alexander Zverev in the Adria Open exhibition tour event on Sunday. Despite beating Zverev, Djokovic failed to progress into the next round of the event, which is Djokovic, Zverev and Filip Kranjinovic had similar win-loss ratio after the conclusion of round-robin matches but the latter entered the next …

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