Rewind 2024: From Djokovic winning gold in Paris Olympics to Spain's Euro triumph, top 10 sporting moments this year
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Rewind 2024: From Djokovic winning gold in Paris Olympics to Spain's Euro triumph, top 10 sporting moments this year

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From Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph to Novak Djokovic’s gold medal win in Paris Olympics, 2024 had it all. With 2024 coming to a close in less than a week, we take a look a the top 10 sporting moments: Novak Djokovic winning Olympic gold in Paris Throughout his extraordinary professional tennis career, one thing that eluded Novak Djokovic was gold medal in an Olympics. Jodie Grinham’s Paralympic medals while being pregnant Globally, the Paris Paralympics witnessed several moments but one of the standout moments would be British archer Jodie Grinham winning gold while being pregnant. Reuters Fast forward to 2024 Paris Olympics, Biles was at her best and put up a splendid performance across events, winning three gold and one silver medal.

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Novak Djokovic's historic Olympic gold to Rafael Nadal's emotional retirement, top 5 moments in sports in 2024
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Novak Djokovic's historic Olympic gold to Rafael Nadal's emotional retirement, top 5 moments in sports in 2024

India TV News  

The sporting world witnessed glory, heartbreaking defeats, emotional retirements and some controversial moments throughout 2024. From Rafael Nadal's famous return from a long-term injury in early January to his retirement in November, fans witnessed a memorable 2024 year. Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray bid farewell In 2024, tennis fans witnessed the power game shifting from the famous 'big four' to rising …

Looking back 2024: 10 controversies that rocked sporting world
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Looking back 2024: 10 controversies that rocked sporting world

The Hindu  

The year 2024 was remarkable for sports, with significant milestones achieved in various fields, including cricket, Olympics, and chess, among others. India celebrated its victory at the ICC T-20 World Cup 2024, 18-year-old D. Gukesh became the youngest World Chess champion, and the country showcased impressive performances at the Paris Olympics. Vinesh Phogat Paris Olympics disqualification Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s …

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

‘Do not believe Novak Djokovic is doomed’: Sinner’s coach fires warning to Serbian’s rivals ahead of 2025 comeback
1 month, 4 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
2 months 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Defending champion Novak Djokovic loses in a shocker at U.S. Open
4 months, 1 week 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 …

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic seeks a record 25th Grand Slam title after getting his Olympic gold
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic seeks a record 25th Grand Slam title after getting his Olympic gold

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — As big a deal as finally winning an Olympic gold medal was to Novak Djokovic, as much as he has accomplished in tennis — the men’s-record 24 Grand Slam trophies, the 99 total titles, the most weeks at No. “I want to follow what Djokovic has done always in his career,” said Carlos Alcaraz, the 21-year-old who …

Next Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz duel date revealed, and it will be before US Open 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Next Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz duel date revealed, and it will be before US Open 2024

Hindustan Times  

A few weeks ago, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz clashed in a high-stakes battle for the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, where Djokovic emerged victorious. Paris: Novak Djokovic of Serbia shakes hands with Carlos Alcaraz of Spain after the Men Singles gold medal match of the Tennis competitions in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games On August 21, during the …

Best of the 2024 Paris Olympics: Our staff picks for the Games’ superlative moments
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Best of the 2024 Paris Olympics: Our staff picks for the Games’ superlative moments

New York Times  

After nearly three weeks and more than 1,000 medals, the Paris Olympics have awarded their final gold. Also receiving votes: China’s diving team — won all eight Olympic diving gold medals Léon Marchand — the French swimmer won four golds and one bronze USA Basketball — extended its gold medal streak to five and eight Katie Ledecky — the American …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Egypt’s Elgendy wins modern pentathlon with new world record
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Egypt’s Elgendy wins modern pentathlon with new world record

The Hindu  

Ahmed Elgendy took Egypt’s first gold medal of the Paris 2024 Olympics when he won the men’s Modern Pentathlon with a world record 1,555 points on Saturday. Elgendy, silver medallist in Tokyo three years ago, was one of six competitors to have a clear round in the show jumping -- a big step up from Friday’s semi-final where he was …

Paris Olympics 2024: Aman Sehrawat Claims Bronze Medal in 57kg Wrestling With Dominant Win Over Puerto Rico's Damien Cruz
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Aman Sehrawat Claims Bronze Medal in 57kg Wrestling With Dominant Win Over Puerto Rico's Damien Cruz

News 18  

When it mattered the most, Aman Sehrawat shone the brightest as the Indian wrestler dominated Puerto Rico’s Darien Toi Cruz to clinch the Bronze medal in the Men’s 57kg Freestyle event at the Paris Olympics on Friday. Sehrawat though wouldn’t budge already, as he would find the tackle from around the back to push Cruz down and gather two points …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Fast-finishing Hall takes 400m gold for US
5 months ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Fast-finishing Hall takes 400m gold for US

The Hindu  

Quincy Hall produced an incredible late surge to overhaul Briton Matthew Hudson-Smith and take a first Olympic 400 metres gold for the United States since 2008 in another scintillating race on Wednesday. Hudson-Smith seemed on course to win his country’s first gold over the distance since “Chariots of Fire” Eric Liddell in the Paris Games 100 years ago, but he …

Paris Olympics 2024: Serbia announces plans to build Djokovic museum
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Serbia announces plans to build Djokovic museum

The Hindu  

Following Novak Djokovic’s dramatic gold medal victory at the Paris Olympics, Serbia is set to build a museum dedicated to the tennis great, according to the country’s president. “We had the first discussions about the construction of the Novak Djokovic museum, which is expected to become another attraction for the city,” Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Tuesday. The victory allowed …

Relentless Djokovic’s golden coronation in Paris
5 months 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
5 months 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 …

Aggressive Djokovic lays down the gauntlet again
5 months ago

Aggressive Djokovic lays down the gauntlet again

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: At Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic had looked old. The Serbian’s success was also down to hitting the ball deep into the opponents’ court, giving Alcaraz less time to react; less time to run around the backhand and unleash the forehand. The first set — a mixture of mind numbingly long rallies and intense games — lasted 93 minutes, and …

Novak Djokovic reacts to Carlos Alcaraz's 'I let Spain down' remark after striking historic Olympic gold at Paris Games
5 months ago

Novak Djokovic reacts to Carlos Alcaraz's 'I let Spain down' remark after striking historic Olympic gold at Paris Games

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic finally had tears of joy at the Olympic Games on Sunday. The record-time Grand Slam winner and top seed dominated the men's singles tennis tournament to secure his first-ever gold medal at the Paris Olympics. While Djokovic scripted history with a historic gold, Spain's Alcaraz settled for silver after a 7-6, 7-6 loss to the Serbian ace at …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

GOAT grabs gold: How Novak Djokovic solved Golden Slam puzzle with PlayStation-like performance against Carlos Alcaraz
5 months ago

GOAT grabs gold: How Novak Djokovic solved Golden Slam puzzle with PlayStation-like performance against Carlos Alcaraz

Hindustan Times  

To whom much is given, much is tested. Out of all Grand Slam title wins, Novak Djokovic termed his PlayStation-like performance against Carlos Alcaraz in the Paris Olympics 2024 tennis final as the biggest achievement of his career on Sunday. Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz great each other after the men's singles tennis final at the Roland Garros …

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 10 (August 5) India's full schedule: Lakshya Sen eyes bronze medal; India to meet Romania
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 10 (August 5) India's full schedule: Lakshya Sen eyes bronze medal; India to meet Romania

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic headlined Day 9 of the Paris Games by completing his career Golden Slam at the Paris Olympics 2024. Djokovic's tennis masterclass was not the only talking point at the Paris Games as the Indian hockey team produced one of their most resolute performances against Great Britain yesterday. India's Lakshya Sen in action during the badminton men’s singles semi-final …

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

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

ABC  

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

Paris Olympics 2024: Italy’s Errani and Paolini win gold in women’s doubles
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Italy’s Errani and Paolini win gold in women’s doubles

The Hindu  

Italy’s Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini beat Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider 2-6, 6-1, to win Olympic gold in the women’s doubles on Sunday. Errani, the 37-year-old former doubles world number one, became the seventh player to complete the career Golden Slam in women’s doubles having won all four majors and the Olympic title. Errani also became the oldest player …

Paris 2024 Olympics: World record holding swimmer Sjostrom adds 50m freestyle gold to 100m title
5 months ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: World record holding swimmer Sjostrom adds 50m freestyle gold to 100m title

The Hindu  

World record holder Sarah Sjostrom won the women’s 50 metres freestyle gold at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, adding to the 100 title the Swede won last week. The 30-year-old Sjostrom is swimming as well as ever in her fifth Olympics and smashed Hungarian Katinka Hosszu’s Olympic record in the preliminaries. The Swede could not match that time in Sunday’s …

Paris Olympics 2024 Men's Tennis Final Highlights: Novak Djokovic Downs Carlos Alcaraz to Bag Gold
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024 Men's Tennis Final Highlights: Novak Djokovic Downs Carlos Alcaraz to Bag Gold

News 18  

Paris 2024, Tennis Men's Singles Final: Novak Djokovic Bags Gold With Win Over Carlos Alcaraz! Second set – Novak Djokovic 6-6 Carlos Alcaraz Paris 2024, Tennis Men's Singles Final: Second set - Novak Djokovic 5-6 Carlos Alcaraz Quick game as Alcaraz holds serve to love, yet again. Second set – Novak Djokovic 5-5 Carlos Alcaraz Paris 2024, Tennis Men's Singles …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz to win men’s singles gold
5 months ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz to win men’s singles gold

The Hindu  

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic produced a stunning display to beat Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz 7-6, 7-6 and win gold in the Paris 2023 Olympics tennis men’s singles final at Roland Garros on Sunday. The two players had met each other three weeks ago at the Wimbledon 2024 final, where the Alacaraz beat Djokovic in straight sets. However, at the French capital, the …

Paris Olympics 2024, Badminton: Lakshya Sen to Fight for Bronze After Losing to Viktor Axelsen in Semis
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Badminton: Lakshya Sen to Fight for Bronze After Losing to Viktor Axelsen in Semis

News 18  

Lakshya Sen suffered a straight-game defeat to reigning Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen in the men’s singles semifinals at the 2024 Paris Games on Sunday. Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen vs Viktor Axelsen – HIGHLIGHTS “I had to be a bit more patient and try out a few things that could have gone the other way. I have got lot of …

Paris Olympics highlights: Lyles bags gold in 100m; Novak completes Golden Slam
5 months ago

Paris Olympics highlights: Lyles bags gold in 100m; Novak completes Golden Slam

Hindustan Times  

India's Lakshya Sen suffered a straight-game defeat to reigning champion Viktor Axelsen in the men's singles semi-finals while boxer Lovlina Borgohain was upstaged by China's Li Qian in the women's 75kg quarter-final on Day 9 of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. Lakshya Sen is still medal-bound in Paris Ace shuttler Lakshya Sen suffered a straight-game defeat to World No.2 Viktor …

Paris Olympics highlights: Lyles bags gold in 100m; Novak completes Golden Slam
5 months ago

Paris Olympics highlights: Lyles bags gold in 100m; Novak completes Golden Slam

Hindustan Times  

India's Lakshya Sen suffered a straight-game defeat to reigning champion Viktor Axelsen in the men's singles semi-finals while boxer Lovlina Borgohain was upstaged by China's Li Qian in the women's 75kg quarter-final on Day 9 of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. Lakshya Sen is still medal-bound in Paris Ace shuttler Lakshya Sen suffered a straight-game defeat to World No.2 Viktor …

Paris Olympics highlights: Lyles bags gold in 100m; Novak completes Golden Slam
5 months ago

Paris Olympics highlights: Lyles bags gold in 100m; Novak completes Golden Slam

Hindustan Times  

India's Lakshya Sen suffered a straight-game defeat to reigning champion Viktor Axelsen in the men's singles semi-finals while boxer Lovlina Borgohain was upstaged by China's Li Qian in the women's 75kg quarter-final on Day 9 of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. Lakshya Sen is still medal-bound in Paris Ace shuttler Lakshya Sen suffered a straight-game defeat to World No.2 Viktor …

Paris Olympics: Nicola Olyslagers wins silver and Eleanor Patterson bronze in the high jump, Noah Lyles claims 100m sprint gold, Meg Harris wins swimming silver, Jess Fox out of kayak cross, as it hap
5 months ago

Paris Olympics: Nicola Olyslagers wins silver and Eleanor Patterson bronze in the high jump, Noah Lyles claims 100m sprint gold, Meg Harris wins swimming silver, Jess Fox out of kayak cross, as it hap

ABC  

The Olympics certainly can put on a show in Paris Well, as we draw the curtain on day nine at the Olympics, from one perspective we might label it "Silver Sunday". There were so many storylines around, from a gripping contest in the women's high jump to the stunning conclusion to the women's road race where three of the world's …

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

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

India TV News  

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

How Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz to win Olympic gold
5 months ago

How Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz to win Olympic gold

New York Times  

PARIS — What does it take to beat the best tennis player in the world? With a display for the ages that produced a 7-6, 7-6 win over Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday afternoon at Roland Garros, Serbia’s Novak Djokovic captured the Olympic gold medal in the men’s singles, a prize he wanted more than any other and that had …

Paris Olympics: Djokovic and Alcaraz eye power and glory in Olympic gold medal duel
5 months ago

Paris Olympics: Djokovic and Alcaraz eye power and glory in Olympic gold medal duel

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic insists Carlos Alcaraz will be the “favourite” for Olympic gold on Augut 4 in the latest instalment of tennis’s generational power grab. “I don’t consider myself a favourite because Alcaraz has proven he’s the best player in the world,” said Djokovic pointing to the Spaniard’s rare achievement of winning the French Open and Wimbledon back-to-back. “Not to take …

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

Paris 2024 Olympics: Proud of finishing on my terms, says Andy Murray after farewell match
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Olympics tennis order of play and schedule: Every event, date and start time at Paris 2024
5 months, 1 week ago

Olympics tennis order of play and schedule: Every event, date and start time at Paris 2024

The Independent  

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

Paris 2024: Novak Djokovic scripts history with four Olympic quarterfinals
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024: Novak Djokovic scripts history with four Olympic quarterfinals

India Today  

Novak Djokovic became the first player in the history of tennis to qualify for four quarterfinals in the history of the Olympics. The Roland Garros crowd is very knowledgeable and passionate about tennis, but the Olympic crowd is something different,” Djokovic said after the win. Novak Djokovic ‘serves’ his way to victory In the sweltering heat of Paris, Novak Djokovic …

Novak Djokovic is into the Paris Olympics quarterfinals. Russia’s Daniil Medvedev loses
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Romania’s Popovici takes men’s 200 metres freestyle gold
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Romania’s Popovici takes men’s 200 metres freestyle gold

The Hindu  

Romania’s David Popovici beat Britain’s Matt Richards by a knife-edge 0.02 of a second to win the men’s 200-metre freestyle gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Monday. Germany’s 400 free champion Lukas Maertens led at the first turn, and Popovici dropped to third behind Richards at the 100 mark but was ahead again at 150 and took over at …

Rafael Nadal visibly annoyed with retirement question after falling to Novak Djokovic in Paris Olympics 2024
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Paris Olympics 2024: Rafael Nadal Loses To Novak Djokovic In Possibly Their Final Faceoff In Men's Singles
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Rafael Nadal Loses To Novak Djokovic In Possibly Their Final Faceoff In Men's Singles

ABP News  

Paris Olympics 2024: The two legends of world tennis Rafeal Nadal of Spain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia possibly faced off each other for one final time in a competitive men's singles tennis match in Paris Olympics 2024. Djkovic eased past Nadal in the opening set 6-1 and even though Nadal made Djokovic work hard in the second set, it …

Novak Djokovic unable to hide excitement for Paris Olympics showdown vs Rafael Nadal, shares special post for arch-rival
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic unable to hide excitement for Paris Olympics showdown vs Rafael Nadal, shares special post for arch-rival

Hindustan Times  

The stage is set for Monday as Rafael Nadal takes on Novak Djokovic in the second round of Paris Olympics 2024 men's singles. Serbia's Novak Djokovic hugs Spain's Rafael Nadal during a practice session. Djokovic began his Paris Olympics campaign with an easy 6-0, 6-1 win vs Australia's Matthew Ebden. Nadal is partnering countryman Carlos Alcaraz in the men's doubles …

Paris Olympics 2024: Nadal sets up epic second-round showdown with Djokovic after beating Fucsovics
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Nadal sets up epic second-round showdown with Djokovic after beating Fucsovics

Firstpost  

Nadal, who has won 14 of his 22 Grand Slam titles on the clay at Roland Garros, defeated 83rd-ranked Marton Fucsovics 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 in the first round. Reuters Paris: Rafael Nadal set up an Olympic Games blockbuster against Novak Djokovic on Sunday, shrugging off lingering injury concerns as fellow Grand Slam warrior Andy Murray prepared for what could be …

Paris Olympics 2024: Nadal beats Fucsovics to set up second round clash against Djokovic
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Nadal beats Fucsovics to set up second round clash against Djokovic

The Hindu  

Spain’s Rafa Nadal made a triumphant return to Roland Garros on Sunday to blast his way into the second round of the Olympic tennis tournament and set up a blockbuster clash with Novak Djokovic of Serbia. That the Nadal-Djokovic clash will not determine gold was the only slip in the Olympic script as the Spaniard found a second wind on …

Paris Olympics 2024: Rafael Nadal enters second round; to face rival Novak Djokovic after two years
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Rafael Nadal enters second round; to face rival Novak Djokovic after two years

India TV News  

Rafael Nadal kicked off his men's singles campaign at the Paris Olympics with an impressive win over Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in the first round on Sunday, July 28. The duo share 46 men's singles Grand Slam titles between them and will be facing each other after two years of gap. Nadal and Djokovic last faced each other in the quarter-final …

Paris Olympics 2024: Djokovic sweeps into second round and potential Nadal clash
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Djokovic sweeps into second round and potential Nadal clash

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic lost just one game in his Olympic tennis opener on Saturday to set up a potential blockbuster clash against old rival Rafael Nadal. Djokovic, chasing a first Olympic gold to add to his 24 Grand Slams, brushed aside Australia’s Matthew Ebden 6-0, 6-1 in just 53 minutes under the roof of Court Philippe Chatrier. Without a singles ranking, …

Who carried and who lit the flame during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony?
5 months, 1 week ago

Who carried and who lit the flame during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony?

ABC  

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony was both everything we could have hoped for and like nothing we might have expected. American tennis Serena Williams, who has three French Open titles as well as four Olympic gold medals, joined Nadal on the boat. The American sprinting legend won nine Olympic gold medals, one Olympic silver medal, and eight World …

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