Australian Open 2025: Djokovic outclasses Machac to enter fourth round
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic outclasses Machac to enter fourth round

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic stepped up a level in his Australian Open third round match against Tomas Machac on Friday, brushing the Czech aside 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 with a vintage performance to reach the second week at Melbourne Park for the 17th time. READ | Australian Open 2025: Gauff sweeps aside Fernandez to reach fourth round The Czech had another look at Djokovic’s serve at the end of the second set only for his opponent to quickly shut the door and by the third Machac was getting sympathetic applause from the crowd merely for winning a point. “There’s always something to improve but this is definitely the best match I’ve played in the tournament so far.” New coach Andy Murray will have been pleased with a clear step up in the quality of Djokovic’s serve and the Serbian also eased concerns about the treatment he received on court at the start of the second set. “I’m not 19 any more.” The Serbian will meet another Czech in 24th seed Jiri Lehecka in the fourth round with French Open and Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz looming as his potential opponent in the quarterfinals.

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Miami Open: Novak Djokovic scripts history, Mirra Andreeva's fairytale run ends
1 day, 17 hours ago

Miami Open: Novak Djokovic scripts history, Mirra Andreeva's fairytale run ends

India Today  

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic scripted history after recording the most number of wins in ATP 1000 Masters events. After winning his 411th ATP 1000 Masters match, the former World No.1 went past Rafael Nadal, who retired from professional tennis after Spain’s Davis Cup tie against the Netherlands last year. Djokovic, who is looking to win his seventh Miami …

Miami Open: Novak Djokovic snaps winless streak, Carlos Alcaraz makes shock exit
3 days, 16 hours ago

Miami Open: Novak Djokovic snaps winless streak, Carlos Alcaraz makes shock exit

India Today  

Novak Djokovic snapped his winless run with a dominating 6-0 7-6 win on Friday against Australia’s Rinky Hijikata in the Round of 64 of the Miami Open 2025. But on his return to the Miami Open after five years since 2019, Djokovic put in a strong performance and will next face Camilo Ugo Carabelli of Argentina in the Round of …

Miami Open 2025 Draw Revealed: Djokovic, Alcaraz on Collision Course
1 week ago

Miami Open 2025 Draw Revealed: Djokovic, Alcaraz on Collision Course

The Hindu  

What’s the big news from the Miami Open draw? Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are in the same half, setting up a possible semifinal showdown. Alexander Zverev is top seed but hasn’t won more than two matches in a row since the Australian Open. Joao Fonseca vs. Learner Tien — a rematch of the 2024 Next Gen ATP Finals title …

'Don't see Novak Djokovic winning another Grand Slam': Alarm bells sounded for Serb in ominous 'he's in decline' verdict
1 week, 6 days ago

'Don't see Novak Djokovic winning another Grand Slam': Alarm bells sounded for Serb in ominous 'he's in decline' verdict

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic has been going through a tough phase in his career, with his last three defeats raising questions about his future in the sport. Although a hamstring injury forced him to take the call, it was rather unusual for the 24-time Grand Slam winner to suffer an opening-round exit in the next two consecutive tournaments. Novak Djokovic suffered a …

Diminishing returns: Novak Djokovic’s famed service return game shows signs of cracking
1 week, 6 days ago

Diminishing returns: Novak Djokovic’s famed service return game shows signs of cracking

The Hindu  

Over the last two decades, Novak Djokovic has built the reputation of being the best returner tennis has ever seen. The US Open semifinal in 2011, where he saved two match points against Roger Federer; the Australian Open final in 2012, where he came from a break down in the final set to beat Rafael Nadal in the longest match …

Novak Djokovic's biggest opponent is his own body, cannot cheat time and escape 'tennis death': Ex-Russian tennis star
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Novak Djokovic's biggest opponent is his own body, cannot cheat time and escape 'tennis death': Ex-Russian tennis star

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, had a rare barren run recently as he failed to win a single Grand Slam in 2024 and has also been facing fitness issues recently, with a leg injury forcing him to retire hurt in the semi-finals of the Australian Open. Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-final of the 2025 Australian …

Novak Djokovic again stunned by a lucky loser at Indian Wells
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Novak Djokovic again stunned by a lucky loser at Indian Wells

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic was shocked by Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 3-6 6-1 in the second round of Indian Wells on Saturday as the Serbian suffered an early exit at the hands of a tournament lucky loser for a second consecutive year. Djokovic fell to lucky loser Luca Nardi of Italy in the California desert last year and history repeated itself …

Djokovic crashes out at Indian Wells as Alcaraz sails through
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Djokovic crashes out at Indian Wells as Alcaraz sails through

New Indian Express  

INDIAN WELLS: Five-time champion Novak Djokovic tumbled out of the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Saturday, falling in his first match to lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp as two-time defending champ Carlos Alcaraz advanced. "No excuses for a poor performance," 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic said after 37 unforced errors in a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 defeat. He stunned Alcaraz …

Indian Wells: Novak Djokovic slumps to yet another first-round exit after shock defeat
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Indian Wells: Novak Djokovic slumps to yet another first-round exit after shock defeat

India Today  

Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Indian Wells 2025 after losing to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in three sets. Van de Zandschulp, who beat Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open and Rafael Nadal in the Davis Cup last time, now got the better of the 24-time Grand Slam champion after winning the first round match 6-2, 3-6, …

Indian Wells 2025: Alcaraz chases third straight title to match Federer, Djokovic record
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Indian Wells 2025: Alcaraz chases third straight title to match Federer, Djokovic record

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz will take a cautious approach as he vies to become just the third man to win three straight titles at Indian Wells, where he could find a member of that exclusive club, Novak Djokovic, standing in his way in the quarterfinals. But it is something that for me would be great to achieve.” Alcaraz, coming off a quarterfinal …

Qatar Open 2025: Jiri Lehecka stuns Carlos Alcaraz in quarters
1 month ago

Qatar Open 2025: Jiri Lehecka stuns Carlos Alcaraz in quarters

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz lost for just the second time this year on Thursday when 25th-ranked Jiri Lehecka beat him 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open. “I’ve talked with my team, with my coach, and honestly I don’t know what I could have done better,” Alcaraz said in a press conference. I have to give credit to …

Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Jiri Lehecka in Qatar Open quarterfinals
1 month ago

Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Jiri Lehecka in Qatar Open quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz lost for just the second time this year on Thursday when 25th-ranked Jiri Lehecka beat him 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open. “The match was up and down since the beginning,” Lehecka said after beating Alcaraz. The way I trusted my game was the key today.” Earlier, fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev saved one match …

Qatar Open 2025: Alcaraz survives Nardi scare to reach quarterfinals
1 month ago

Qatar Open 2025: Alcaraz survives Nardi scare to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz withstood a spirited fightback from Italian qualifier Luca Nardi to seal his place in the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open on Wednesday. “He played a few good points and then it seemed like he started to play like the world number one,” Alcaraz said of Nardi’s mid-match recovery. Chasing his first trophy of the season, De Minaur, ranked …

Djokovic Crashes Out! Berrettini Stuns World No.1 in Qatar Open Shock
1 month ago

Djokovic Crashes Out! Berrettini Stuns World No.1 in Qatar Open Shock

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic was stunned 7-6, 6-2 by Matteo Berrettini in the Qatar Open first round on Tuesday as the Italian enjoyed his first win over the former world number one. “It’s something that I’ve been looking to do,” said former world number six Berrettini, who had lost all four of his previous matches against the Serbian. I wish I could …

Novak Djokovic loses in Qatar Open return from injury, Alex de Minaur wins through to second round
1 month ago

Novak Djokovic loses in Qatar Open return from injury, Alex de Minaur wins through to second round

ABC  

Alex de Minaur has enjoyed a belated birthday present by battling into the last 16 of the Qatar Open with a straight-sets victory over stubborn Russian Roman Safiullin. While de Minaur laughed about his "first win as a 26-year-old", there was a major first-round shock as 37-year-old Novak Djokovic, on his return to action after injury derailed his Australian Open …

Fully fit Novak Djokovic handed shock Qatar Open exit by Matteo Berrettini
1 month ago

Fully fit Novak Djokovic handed shock Qatar Open exit by Matteo Berrettini

India Today  

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic’s struggles in 2025 continued as he suffered a shocking defeat to Matteo Berrettini in the Round of 32 at the Qatar Open on February 18. Despite a hard-fought first set that ended in a tiebreaker, Berrettini dominated the second set to secure a 7-6, 6-2 victory over the World No.7. Djokovic had been expected to …

Qatar Open 2025: Medvedev edges past Khachanov in second round
1 month, 1 week ago

Qatar Open 2025: Medvedev edges past Khachanov in second round

The Hindu  

World No.6 Daniil Medvedev eliminated compatriot and defending champion Karen Khachanov 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the second round of the ATP Qatar Open on Tuesday. He was knocked out in the second round of this year’s Australian Open by teenage American Learner Tien. READ | Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Rybakina, Badosa progress to round of 16; rain interrupts Paolini vs …

Qatar Open 2025: Alcaraz beats Cilic in straight sets to reach Round of 16
1 month, 1 week ago

Qatar Open 2025: Alcaraz beats Cilic in straight sets to reach Round of 16

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz overcame Croatian veteran Marin Cilic 6-4, 6-4 Monday to reach the round of 16 at the Qatar Open. The Croatian led 4-3 and 0-40 on Alcaraz’s serve in the second set, but the Spanish four-time major winner managed to recover and then broke in the next game. “That’s why I was able to win in two sets.” …

Kecmanovic saves two match points en route to Delray Beach ATP title
1 month, 1 week ago

Kecmanovic saves two match points en route to Delray Beach ATP title

The Hindu  

Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic saved two match points on the way to a gritty 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 victory over Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Sunday to capture his second career ATP title at Delray Beach, Florida. Down a break at 5-2 in the third set, Serbia’s Kecmanovic fought off a pair of match points against his own serve in the eighth …

Alcaraz beats Cilic in straight sets to advance at Qatar Open
1 month, 1 week ago

Alcaraz beats Cilic in straight sets to advance at Qatar Open

Al Jazeera  

Spain’s Carlo Alcaraz beats Croatia’s Marin Cilic to progress to the last 16 of the Qatar Open. Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz has overcome Croatian veteran Marin Cilic 6-4, 6-4 to reach the round of 16 at the Qatar Open. The 36-year-old Cilic, the 2014 United States Open champion who has fallen to number 192 in the rankings, was playing his first …

Qatar Open 2025: Djokovic projected to face Alcaraz in Doha semifinals, Sinner out after three-month doping ban
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1 month, 1 week ago

Qatar Open 2025: Djokovic projected to face Alcaraz in Doha semifinals, Sinner out after three-month doping ban

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz could be up against Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of next week’s Qatar Open in Doha, as per the draw released on Saturday. 3 Alcaraz became the top seed after top-ranked Jannik Sinner was ruled out with a three-month doping ban. 🍓 A Wimbledon final rematch between Djokovic & Berrettini 🗽 US Open champs meet with Alcaraz vs …

Fit-again Novak Djokovic ready for Qatar Open comeback in February, eyes 100th title
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fit-again Novak Djokovic ready for Qatar Open comeback in February, eyes 100th title

India Today  

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he has fully recovered from the injury that forced him to retire midway through the Australian Open semi-final earlier this year. Djokovic withdrew from a high-stakes semi-final against Alexander Zverev at the 2025 Australian Open, just days after defeating Carlos Alcaraz. Having missed the Rotterdam Open, an ATP 500 event, and …

US tennis legend offers Novak Djokovic advice after 24-time Grand Slam winner booed by fans in Australian Open
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US tennis legend offers Novak Djokovic advice after 24-time Grand Slam winner booed by fans in Australian Open

Firstpost  

Djokovic, who has been a polarising figure in the sport in past and had been involved in a feud with broadcasters Channel Nine during the year’s first Grand Slam in Melbourne Park, was then subjected to boos and jeers as he retired hurt after the first set. American tennis legend Jimmy Connors has come out in support of Novak Djokovic …

Rafael Nadal rises in ATP rankings despite retiring from tennis two months back
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal rises in ATP rankings despite retiring from tennis two months back

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal moved two places up in the ATP rankings after an updated list was released on Monday following the end of the 2025 Australian Open, despite having retired from professional tennis. Spain's Rafael Nadal The last time Nadal was on the court was in November, during Spain's Davis Cup match against the Netherlands. Despite not having played a single …

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Serbia's Davis Cup tie vs Denmark as hamstring injury persists; set for French Open return
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Serbia's Davis Cup tie vs Denmark as hamstring injury persists; set for French Open return

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic is set to skip Serbia's upcoming Davis Cup tie against Denmark as he continues to suffer from the hamstring injury he incurred during the Australian Open last week. Serbia's Novak Djokovic gestures to the crowd as he leaves the court after retiring from his semi final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev Speaking about the injury, which he picked …

Injured Novak Djokovic withdraws from Serbia's squad ahead of Davis Cup qualifiers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Injured Novak Djokovic withdraws from Serbia's squad ahead of Davis Cup qualifiers

India Today  

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of Serbia's Davis Cup Qualifiers first-round match against Denmark due to a hamstring injury, scheduled from January 31 to February 2. Djokovic was likely to play against Denmark in Serbia's Davis Cup clash from January 31 to February 2 in Copenhagen. The Serbian tennis player retired from his Australian Open semifinal match against Alexander Zverev …

Why tennis fans love to hate Novak Djokovic despite his immense success on the court?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why tennis fans love to hate Novak Djokovic despite his immense success on the court?

Firstpost  

Despite a remarkable tennis career so far, 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has faced his fair share of controversies, which have led to some fans hating him. Novak Djokovic is undoubtedly one of the greatest players in tennis, along with the other two members of the ‘Big Three’ Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Djokovic recently withdrew from his Australian …

Novak Djokovic to get Rafael Nadal-like honour at Melbourne Park, but Australian Open boss' call divides tennis world
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic to get Rafael Nadal-like honour at Melbourne Park, but Australian Open boss' call divides tennis world

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic is all set to get Rafael Nadal-like honour at Melbourne Park as Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has given the green light to immortalising the Serb in statue form. Novak Djokovic statute gets green signal at Melbourne Park Tiley revealed that the call to have a statue of Djokovic is part of a brand new ‘tennis legends’ attraction, …

Australian Open: Djokovic climbs in rankings, lucky loser gains big after dream run
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Djokovic climbs in rankings, lucky loser gains big after dream run

India Today  

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has climbed one place up to No.6 in the latest ATP rankings. Germany’s Eva Lys, who advanced to the Round of 16 in the hard court major, made her debut in the top 100 of the WTA rankings. Paula Badosa returns to top 10 Spain’s Paula Badosa made her return to the top 10 …

Australian Open director Craig Tiley confident Djokovic will return in 2026
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open director Craig Tiley confident Djokovic will return in 2026

The Hindu  

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley said he is confident Novak Djokovic will return to the season-opening Grand Slam next year after injury ended the 37-year-old’s latest challenge in the semifinals at Melbourne Park. “We’ll see Novak back and I look forward to catching up with him in the next couple of weeks.” Djokovic took aim at his critics the …

Djokovic backs Zverev after heartbreaking Australian Open final: 'You have it in you'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic backs Zverev after heartbreaking Australian Open final: 'You have it in you'

Firstpost  

After a heartbreaking loss for Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open 2025 final, Novak Djokovic extended his support to the German, encouraging the star tennis player to persevere despite the loss. Alexander Zverev’s third campaign for a first Grand Slam title ended in a disappointing heartbreak as he went down in straight sets to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open …

ATP Rankings: Medvedev slips, Paul makes Top 10 debut as Sinner stays on top after Australian Open 2025 title
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ATP Rankings: Medvedev slips, Paul makes Top 10 debut as Sinner stays on top after Australian Open 2025 title

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner continued to occupy the No. 1 spot in the latest ATP Rankings released on Monday after winning his second straight Australian Open title. READ | Double Australian Open champion Sinner wants to match hardcourt successes on grass and clay USA’s Tommy Paul, who lost to Zverev in the quarterfinals, jumped two spots to make his Top 10 debut. …

Australian Open boss calls for Novak Djokovic statue, but fans are divided after the shocking treatment Serbian champion received down under
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open boss calls for Novak Djokovic statue, but fans are divided after the shocking treatment Serbian champion received down under

Daily Mail  

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley wants a giant Novak Djokovic statue built at Melbourne Park despite the Serbian star being booed off the court in his likely final appearance at the grand slam. While Australia has been a happy hunting ground with 10 of his 24 grand slam victories coming at Melbourne Park, Djokovic has clashed with Australian fans, officials …

Today in Sports - N. Djokovic becomes 1st man in Open Era to win 3 straight Australian Open titles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - N. Djokovic becomes 1st man in Open Era to win 3 straight Australian Open titles

Associated Press  

Jan. 27 1937 — Tris Speaker and Cy Young are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 2001 — Jennifer Capriati upsets three-time winner Martina Hingis 6-4, 6-3 to win the Australian Open and her first Grand Slam tournament title. 2008 — Novak Djokovic fends off unseeded Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 in the Australian Open final, earning …

Australian Open 2025: Zverev compares Sinner to ‘prime Djokovic’ after defeat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Zverev compares Sinner to ‘prime Djokovic’ after defeat

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev said that Jannik Sinner is as good as Novak Djokovic at his peak and on “a different universe” after the German was well beaten in Sunday’s Australian Open final. READ | List of Australian Open men’s singles champions in Open era: Jannik Sinner wins 2025 edition, becomes 11th man to retain title “He’s very, very similar to Novak …

Australian Open 2025: Sinner beats Zverev, wins second title in a row in Melbourne
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Sinner beats Zverev, wins second title in a row in Melbourne

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner retained his Australian Open title with an emphatic 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 win over Alexander Zverev on Sunday, breaking new ground for Italian tennis and leaving his German rival smarting after a third Grand Slam final defeat. World number one Sinner became Italy’s first player to win three Grand Slam crowns, moving past Nicola Pietrangeli, who won back-to-back men’s …

Novak Djokovic slams injury ‘experts’ by posting his MRI scan: 'Thought I’d leave this here'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic slams injury ‘experts’ by posting his MRI scan: 'Thought I’d leave this here'

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic has hit back at fans questioning the severity of his injury during the Australian Open 2025 semi-finals. Novak Djokovic shared scan image of his injury to counter fans who jeered him at Australian Open 2025. Image: AP Novak Djokovic has hit out at the injury ‘experts’ by posting the MRI scan of his injured left hamstring on social …

Top five Australian Open men’s finals: Nadal-Federer showdowns, and a Djokovic masterclass
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Top five Australian Open men’s finals: Nadal-Federer showdowns, and a Djokovic masterclass

The Hindu  

When Jannik Sinner takes on Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open final, it will be the first time since Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in 2019 that the top two seeds in the men’s singles will contest the final at Melbourne Park. Rafael Nadal vs Daniil Medvedev, 2022 - 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 Daniil Medvedev holds the unfortunate record …

Keep believing: Djokovic motivates heartbroken Zverev after Australian Open final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Keep believing: Djokovic motivates heartbroken Zverev after Australian Open final

India Today  

Novak Djokovic had words of motivation for Alexander Zverev, who failed to win his maiden Grand Slam. Zverev fell short in the Australian Open final where Jannik Sinner defeated him 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 at the Rod Laver Arena. Australian Open 2025 men's singles final Highlights Congratulating Sinner, Djokovic wrote, “Auguri”, which roughly means 'all the best', or 'best wishes', or …

AUS Open: Jannik Sinner responds to Alexander Zverev's Novak Djokovic comparison
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AUS Open: Jannik Sinner responds to Alexander Zverev's Novak Djokovic comparison

India Today  

Jannik Sinner responded to Alexander Zverev's ultimate compliment as he compared the Australian Open 2025 champion to Novak Djokovic after their final on Sunday, January 26. Sinner claimed his second Australian Open on the bounce with a dominant performance against Zverev, beating him in straight sets with a scoreline of 6-3, 7-6, 6-3. “He’s very, very similar to Novak when …

Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev, Australian Open 2025 Final: Preview, head-to-head record, live streaming info
2 months ago

Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev, Australian Open 2025 Final: Preview, head-to-head record, live streaming info

The Hindu  

It’s not often that a man is able to follow up his first Grand Slam title by repeating as the champion at the same tournament a year later, which is what Jannik Sinner will be trying to do Sunday when he faces Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open final. In India, viewers can watch the live telecast of the Australian …

Australian Open quick hits: Novak Djokovic booed, Ben Shelton dodges bird poop and Jannik Sinner cramps up on men's semifinal day
2 months ago

Australian Open quick hits: Novak Djokovic booed, Ben Shelton dodges bird poop and Jannik Sinner cramps up on men's semifinal day

ABC  

Australian Open fans "disgrace" themselves again by booing an injured Novak Djokovic, while Jannik Sinner brushes aside Ben Shelton despite debilitating cramps. Ben Shelton would have needed a mountain of luck to get back into his semifinal against Jannik Sinner while down a set with the world number one serving for the second at 5-2. Jannik Sinner on the pickle …

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic shuts down doubters with 'injury proof'
2 months ago

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic shuts down doubters with 'injury proof'

India Today  

Injured Novak Djokovic hit out at his doubters on Saturday, January 25, by posting a photo of his hamstring tear. The 10-time Australian Open champion was heavily booed after he withdrew from the semi-final following a loss in the first set against Alexander Zverev. Djokovic had given an injury scare to his fans in the quarter-final as well after he …

Retiring Novak Djokovic booed as Alexander Zverev tells off Australian Open crowd
2 months ago

Retiring Novak Djokovic booed as Alexander Zverev tells off Australian Open crowd

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As Zverev …

Djokovic reflects on heartbreaking Aus Open exit, hopes Zverev wins the title: 'I could only push so far'
2 months ago

Djokovic reflects on heartbreaking Aus Open exit, hopes Zverev wins the title: 'I could only push so far'

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic opened up about his emotional exit from the Australian Open as he was forced to retire against Alexander Zverev. Novak Djokovic has extended his support for Alexander Zverev ahead of the German’s final against defending champion Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open 2025. Djokovic, who is close to Zverev, also said that the 27-year-old German “deserves” the Australian …

Tennis-Djokovic injury rocks Australian Open, Zverev and Si
2 months ago

Tennis-Djokovic injury rocks Australian Open, Zverev and Si

Hindustan Times  

* HT Image Djokovic pulls up after losing first set against Zverev * Serb's wait for a record 25th Grand Slam title continues * Defending champion Sinner beats cramp to down Shelton By Shrivathsa Sridhar MELBOURNE, - Novak Djokovic retired injured after losing the opening set of his clash with Alexander Zverev on Friday, sending the German to a first …

Novak Djokovic declares Australian Open final favourite: ‘I’ll be cheering for him’
2 months ago

Novak Djokovic declares Australian Open final favourite: ‘I’ll be cheering for him’

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2025: Shelton rues missed chances against Sinner after semifinal defeat
2 months ago

Australian Open 2025: Shelton rues missed chances against Sinner after semifinal defeat

The Hindu  

Ben Shelton said uncharacteristic errors at crucial moments had proved costly during his Australian Open semifinal loss against defending champion Jannik Sinner on Friday, after the American squandered the chance to go a set up early in the match. “I’ve made my living on tour so far serving out sets and being able to serve out sets,” Shelton told reporters, …

Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner subdues Ben Shelton and returns to final
2 months ago

Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner subdues Ben Shelton and returns to final

The Hindu  

Defending champion Jannik Sinner continued his sizzling Australian Open run with a 7-6 6-2 6-2 win over American 21st seed Ben Shelton to reach a second straight final at Melbourne Park and book a meeting with Alexander Zverev. Sinner's victory made the 23-year-old the youngest man to make multiple finals at the Australian Open since Jim Courier in 1992-93 and …

Australian Open 2025: Defending champion Sinner beats Shelton, sets up final against Zverev
2 months ago

Australian Open 2025: Defending champion Sinner beats Shelton, sets up final against Zverev

The Hindu  

Defending champion Jannik Sinner continued his sizzling Australian Open run with a 7-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over American 21st seed Ben Shelton to reach a second straight final at Melbourne Park and book a meeting with Alexander Zverev. READ | Novak Djokovic still targeting Grand Slam wins after Melbourne setback “It was a very tough first set but crucial,” said …

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