Novak Djokovic's presence at Australian Open 2023 good for tennis fans: Rafael Nadal
1 year, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic's presence at Australian Open 2023 good for tennis fans: Rafael Nadal

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Rafael Nadal called Novak Djokovic's much-anticipated return to the Australian Open "good for tennis" on Wednesday, dismissing suggestions that it could be his final appearance at the season-opening Grand Slam. Djokovic, a nine-time Melbourne Park champion, missed the season's first grand slam in 2022 after being deported from Australia in January for failing to meet the country's COVID-19 vaccination requirements for visitors. The 36-year-old won the Australian and French Open titles this year, bringing his Grand Slam total to a men's record 22. After being plagued by injuries in 2022, Nadal is hoping that playing in the United Cup will give him the confidence boost he needs as he prepares to defend his Australian Open title next month.

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2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell
4 hours, 48 minutes 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 …

Kyrgios, Djokovic could play doubles together at Brisbane International 2025
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1 week ago

Kyrgios, Djokovic could play doubles together at Brisbane International 2025

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic will play men’s doubles together at Brisbane International next year. Kyrgios, who will make a return to competitive tennis after playing only one ATP Tour match in more than two years, wrote on social media: “Doubles at Brisbane. Kyrgios was a late withdrawal from the Australian Open in 2023 due to a knee injury that …

Andre Agassi explains how Nadal, Federer retirement will affect Novak Djokovic
1 week, 6 days ago

Andre Agassi explains how Nadal, Federer retirement will affect Novak Djokovic

India Today  

Andre Agassi said that Novak Djokovic would find it “emotionally” harder to compete in professional tennis after Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer retired. Back in 2022, Federer pulled the curtains down on his career after the Laver Cup while Nadal bid goodbye to tennis after Spain’s tie against the Netherlands recently in the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. It made …

Novak Djokovic to kick off new tennis season at Brisbane International ahead of Australian Open
2 weeks, 6 days ago

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

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Novak Djokovic will open the new tennis season at the Brisbane International tournament, a warmup event for the Australian Open. “I’m excited to be kicking off my Australian swing at the Brisbane International and to compete again at Pat Rafter Arena,” Djokovic, who will be seeking his 100th tour-level title, said. The tournament is scheduled for Dec …

Djokovic to begin bid for 25th Grand Slam crown in Brisbane
2 weeks, 6 days 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
2 weeks, 6 days 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
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Novak Djokovic to play in Brisbane International ahead of Australian Open
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Novak Djokovic to play in Brisbane International ahead of Australian Open

ABC  

Novak Djokovic has signed up to play the Brisbane International as the superstar Serb seeks to ramp up his bid for a record 25th grand slam title. Djokovic joins a Brisbane field featuring Nick Kyrgios, defending champion Grigor Dimitrov, Holger Rune, Frances Tiafoe, Matteo Berrettini, Sebastian Korda, Gael Monfils, Alexei Popyrin and Jordan Thompson. Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz in Paris …

‘Is the attention fun?’: Roddick tears apart Djokovic for overshadowing Nadal’s farewell with Murray announcement
3 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams
3 weeks, 2 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 …

Djokovic: Shared experiences make Murray ‘perfect coach’
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Djokovic: Shared experiences make Murray ‘perfect coach’

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic said shared experiences with Andy Murray make the Scot the “perfect coach” as he bids to win a record 25th Grand Slam in Australia in January. “We were going through names and I realised that the perfect coach for me at this point would be someone who has been through the experiences I am going through, possibly a …

Novak Djokovic reveals Andy Murray's first reaction to coach proposal
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Novak Djokovic reveals Andy Murray's first reaction to coach proposal

India Today  

Novak Djokovic stunned the tennis world on November 23 by announcing that former rival and tennis legend Andy Murray would be joining his team as coach for the early 2025 season. The partnership, confirmed via a special video collaboration on Djokovic’s social media, will extend at least until the 2025 Australian Open. I was thinking about different people and then …

Murray makes a comeback — as old rival Djokovic's new coach
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Murray makes a comeback — as old rival Djokovic's new coach

China Daily  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Britain's Andy Murray after winning the 2016 French Open final. AFP BELGRADE — Novak Djokovic announced on Saturday that his retired long-time rival Andy Murray is joining the 24-time Grand Slam-winning player's coaching team, starting at the Australian Open in January. "I'm going to be joining Novak's team in the offseason, helping him to …

Murray makes a comeback — as old rival Djokovic's new coach
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Murray makes a comeback — as old rival Djokovic's new coach

China Daily  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Britain's Andy Murray after winning the 2016 French Open final. AFP BELGRADE — Novak Djokovic announced on Saturday that his retired long-time rival Andy Murray is joining the 24-time Grand Slam-winning player's coaching team, starting at the Australian Open in January. "I'm going to be joining Novak's team in the offseason, helping him to …

Murray to Coach Djokovic for 2024 Australian Open
1 month ago

Murray to Coach Djokovic for 2024 Australian Open

Deccan Chronicle  

Andy Murray is set to coach Novak Djokovic for the 2024 Australian Open, marking a significant turn in their longstanding rivalry. Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion, retired after the Paris 2024 Olympics, but will now assist Djokovic in preparing for the year's first major. Djokovic, who has won 24 Grand Slam singles titles, parted ways with coach Goran Ivanišević …

Novak Djokovic welcomes ‘biggest rival’ Andy Murray to coaching team ahead of Australian Open: ‘Final chapter left…’
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1 month ago

Novak Djokovic welcomes ‘biggest rival’ Andy Murray to coaching team ahead of Australian Open: ‘Final chapter left…’

Live Mint  

Novak Djokovic on Saturday announced that his long-time rival, retired tennis star Andy Murray, will join his coaching team. Murray's role will begin at the Australian Open in January, supporting Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion. Djokovic posted a video on X of him and Murray during the Scotsman's playing career, jokingly titled: "He never liked retirement anyway." The 37-year-old …

Andy Murray to coach former rival Novak Djokovic for 2025 Australian Open
1 month ago

Andy Murray to coach former rival Novak Djokovic for 2025 Australian Open

ABC  

As he bids to win a record-setting 25th grand slam title, Novak Djokovic is bringing in another member of the Big Four as his coach. In a post on social media, Djokovic announced that longtime friend and rival Andy Murray will be his coach at the 2025 Australian Open. Former world number one Andy Murray said he's "really excited" to …

Djokovic hires Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open tennis Grand Slam
1 month ago

Djokovic hires Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open tennis Grand Slam

Al Jazeera  

Former rivals team up before new tennis season as Djokovic seeks record 25th singles and 11th Australian Open title. Novak Djokovic has hired retired longtime rival Andy Murray on his coaching team as the Serbian legend seeks his 25th Grand Slam singles title, starting at the Australian Open in January. Djokovic failed to win a Grand Slam in 2024 and …

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic’s magnificent seven grand slam finals
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Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic’s magnificent seven grand slam finals

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Andy Murray to coach Novak Djokovic at Australian Open
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Andy Murray to coach Novak Djokovic at Australian Open

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Murray commented: “I’m going to be joining Novak’s team in the off season, helping him to prepare for the Australian Open.
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Murray commented: “I’m going to be joining Novak’s team in the off season, helping him to prepare for the Australian Open.

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic announced on Saturday that Andy Murray will be his new coach, which will be the latter’s first coaching stint since his retirement. According to reports, Murray will coach 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic at least till the next Australian Open in January 2025. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Ga4UlV2kQW — Novak Djokovic November 23, 2024 “Looking forward to the start of the …

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

From Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek, players reflect on Rafael Nadal’s career and retirement
1 month ago

From Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek, players reflect on Rafael Nadal’s career and retirement

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — As Rafael Nadal retires from tennis, current and former players — from Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek and Taylor Fritz and so many more — have been sharing their thoughts on what the owner of 22 Grand Slam titles meant to them and to their sport. We’re going to always miss you.” — Serena …

Davis Cup: Nadal bids emotional farewell to tennis, expresses privilege of turning hobby into an illustrious career
1 month ago

Davis Cup: Nadal bids emotional farewell to tennis, expresses privilege of turning hobby into an illustrious career

Live Mint  

Malaga, November 20 : Following his retirement from professional tennis after the Davis Cup clash against the Netherlands on his home soil, legendary Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal expressed that he is extremely privileged to have turned one of his hobbies into an illustrious career and added that he moves into next chapter of his life with a "peace of …

Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup
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1 month ago

Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves at fans during a tribute to his career after The Netherlands eliminated Spain MADRID -- 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal ended his professional tennis career after the 38-year-old's 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van de Zandschulp, as Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands at the Davis Cup on Tuesday. The crowd yelled "Rafa, Rafa, Rafa" …

Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup
1 month ago

Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves at fans during a tribute to his career after The Netherlands eliminated Spain. MADRID -- 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal ended his professional tennis career after the 38-year-old's 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van de Zandschulp, as Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands at the Davis Cup on Tuesday. The crowd yelled "Rafa, Rafa, Rafa" …

Rafael Nadal retires: 'Good person from a small village' bids goodbye to tennis
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal retires: 'Good person from a small village' bids goodbye to tennis

India Today  

Like a gladiator bidding farewell to the arena, Rafael Nadal was overcome with emotion as the final chapter of his extraordinary tennis saga unfolded. The way I’d like to be remembered more is like a good person from a small village in Mallorca.” ðŸå¹ pic.twitter.com/WzWoiKNfpY — The Tennis Letter November 19, 2024 FIGHT UNTIL THE END True to his famous …

Rafael Nadal ends an era in which he unleashed one of sport’s greatest weapons
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal ends an era in which he unleashed one of sport’s greatest weapons

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Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after a career marked by big trophies, rivalries and injuries
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after a career marked by big trophies, rivalries and injuries

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal’s remarkable tennis career came to end on Tuesday and he heads into retirement after Spain lost to the Netherlands in the quarterfinals at the Davis Cup Final 8. 2020: Nadal pulls even with Federer at major trophies Pulled even with Federer with 20 Slam trophies with a 13th title at the French Open, defeating Djokovic …

Rafael Nadal’s tennis evolution into an all-time great: ‘Every year he improved’
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal’s tennis evolution into an all-time great: ‘Every year he improved’

New York Times  

It was not a fairytale ending for Rafael Nadal, but to understand how he is adored in his home country and beyond, one only had to listen to the noise. He won that and thought, ‘OK, how do I get better to win the U.S. Open, to win Wimbledon?’” After losing the 2007 Wimbledon final, Nadal wept and thought to …

Carlos Alcaraz backs 'dangerous' and 'hungry' Novak Djokovic for strong comeback
1 month, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz backs 'dangerous' and 'hungry' Novak Djokovic for strong comeback

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz said that one should not write off Novak Djokovic going into the next season. In fact, it was for the first time since 2017 that Djokovic could not win even a single Grand Slam in a calendar year. But Alcaraz reckoned that Djokovic has the skills to make a strong comeback and will be one of the favourites …

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

‘Do not believe Novak Djokovic is doomed’: Sinner’s coach fires warning to Serbian’s rivals ahead of 2025 comeback

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic won't be competing in the ATP Finals due to an injury, which also caused him to withdraw from the Paris Masters. Speaking to Italian media outlet Corriere della Sera, Jannik Sinner's coach Darren Cahill warned players about Djokovic and called him 'a legend'. He reached the Australian Open semi-finals, where he lost to Jannik Sinner in four sets, …

Alex de Minaur secures ATP Finals spot after Novak Djokovic withdraws
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur secures ATP Finals spot after Novak Djokovic withdraws

ABC  

After 10 long months, slogging through 20 tournaments in 10 different countries, battling against a debilitating injury while winning 47 of 63 hard-fought matches, Alex de Minaur has at last got his just desserts. The Australian number one finally got the good news when Novak Djokovic's announcement that he was withdrawing from next week's showpiece ensured de Minaur and his …

ATP Finals 2024: Novak Djokovic withdraws due to unspecified injury
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ATP Finals 2024: Novak Djokovic withdraws due to unspecified injury

Live Mint  

Novak Djokovic won't defend his ATP Finals title after ruling himself out on Tuesday due to an unspecified injury. Djokovic wrote in an Instagram story, “I was really looking forward to being there, but due to ongoing injury I won't be playing next week. Apologies to those who were planning to see me.” Novak Djokovic wrote about his injury via …

Novak Djokovic pulls out of ATP Tour Finals as line-up finally confirmed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic pulls out of ATP Tour Finals as line-up finally confirmed

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Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals to end 2024 with more questions than answers
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals to end 2024 with more questions than answers

The Telegraph  

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week’s ATP Finals in Turin with an unspecified injury, making this the first year since 2001 when there will be no member of the “Big Three” at the event. As far as I am concerned, I am done with those tournaments for my career.” Djokovic might even have hoped that rivals such as Casper …

Novak Djokovic misses Paris Masters, ATP Tour Finals participation in doubt
2 months ago

Novak Djokovic misses Paris Masters, ATP Tour Finals participation in doubt

New York Times  

Novak Djokovic will not defend his title at the Paris Masters 1000, which begins October 28 in the French capital. By skipping the Paris Masters, he could also be overhauled in the so-called ‘Race to Turin,’ which would put him out of the ATP Tour Finals anyway. Djokovic won last year’s event in Paris by beating Dimitrov in the final …

Novak Djokovic makes plea to Rafael Nadal after final match of ‘amazing rivalry’
2 months ago

Novak Djokovic makes plea to Rafael Nadal after final match of ‘amazing rivalry’

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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 praises Rafael Nadal’s ‘greatest achievement’ in emotional tribute
2 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic praises Rafael Nadal’s ‘greatest achievement’ in emotional tribute

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

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

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22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will retire after next month’s Davis Cup
2 months, 2 weeks ago

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will retire after next month’s Davis Cup

LA Times  

Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory over Marton Fucsovics during the Paris Olympics. Rafael Nadal is retiring from professional tennis at age 38, he announced in a video message Thursday, after winning 22 Grand Slam titles — 14 at the French Open — during an unprecedented era he shared with rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Nadal has competed infrequently the …

Sinner, Alcaraz split the Slams to usher in new era
3 months, 1 week ago

Sinner, Alcaraz split the Slams to usher in new era

China Daily  

The emergence of hungry, young contenders, such as Italy's Jannik Sinner and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, offers the latest sign that men's tennis has entered a new era, with 2024 marking the first time in more than two decades that none of the "Big Three" claimed a Grand Slam title. AFP Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz split the four Grand Slams …

None of the Big Three has won a grand slam this year. They leave a legacy which has transformed tennis on and off the court.
3 months, 2 weeks ago

None of the Big Three has won a grand slam this year. They leave a legacy which has transformed tennis on and off the court.

CNN  

CNN — When a star bursts into light, it is more often than not part of a multiple star system, gravitationally bound to its other counterparts, orbiting around the center of gravity between them, each one’s cosmic position utterly dependent on the other. But this year, men’s tennis has had a different complexion since none of Federer, Nadal or Djokovic …

US Open 2024: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz

The Hindu  

Frances Tiafoe heads into Friday’s all-American US Open 2024 semifinal against Taylor Fritz insisting that nobody is unbeatable anymore. This year’s US Open has seen 24-time Slam winner and four-time New York champion Novak Djokovic suffer his earliest exit in 18 years. Tiafoe also reached the last four in 2022 while Fritz booked a place in his first Grand Slam …

Roger Federer is back at the US Open as a fan after speaking about Sinner’s ‘tricky’ doping case
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Roger Federer is back at the US Open as a fan after speaking about Sinner’s ‘tricky’ doping case

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Roger Federer thinks Jannik Sinner’s doping case raises questions about whether the current No. “But the inconsistency, potentially, that he didn’t have to sit out while they were not 100 percent sure what was going on — I think that’s the question here that needs to be answered.” Hours later Tuesday night, Federer received a warm ovation …

Does Djokovic defeat spell the end of golden generation's era of dominance?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Does Djokovic defeat spell the end of golden generation's era of dominance?

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic waves to the crowd as he leaves the court after his US Open third-round loss to Alexei Popyrin on Friday. His loss means that, for the first time in 22 years, the season's Grand Slam roll of honor will not feature any of the "Big Three". REUTERS For the first time in 22 years, the year's Grand Slam …

​Open season: The Hindu Editorial on the U.S. Open
3 months, 3 weeks ago

​Open season: The Hindu Editorial on the U.S. Open

The Hindu  

There was a time in men’s tennis when the defeat of a favourite, the top seed or the defending champion in the first week of a Grand Slam tournament was less of a shock and more awe. But over the last two decades, wherein Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have been the hegemonic forces, such bursts of surprise …

Djokovic’s US Open loss makes 2024 the first year since 2002 without a Slam title for the Big Three
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic’s US Open loss makes 2024 the first year since 2002 without a Slam title for the Big Three

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic tried to put on a happy face, if only briefly, after his startling third-round defeat at the U.S. Open. That 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 loss to Alexei Popyrin, which ended shortly before midnight as Friday became Saturday, closed the Grand Slam season for Djokovic, marking the first year since 2017 that he didn’t win at …

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