Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic overcomes stern test from Alexei Popyrin to reach round three
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic overcomes stern test from Alexei Popyrin to reach round three

India Today  

In an electrifying night session at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic faced a formidable challenge from Australia's own Alexei Popyrin. Australian Open 2024 Day 4 Live Updates A nail-biting third set, where uncharacteristic errors crept into his game, saw Djokovic giving Popyrin a glimmer of hope for a big upset. Djokovic's victory marked his 30th consecutive win at the Australian Open, a streak that dates back to his last defeat at the tournament in 2018. The Serbian star will now take on Argentina's Tomás Mart­n Etcheverry in the third round of the Australian Open 2024.

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2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell
10 hours, 45 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 …

Australian Open 2025 entries announced: Sumit Nagal in main draw, Kyrgios returns, Djokovic seeded 7th
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Australian Open 2025 entries announced: Sumit Nagal in main draw, Kyrgios returns, Djokovic seeded 7th

India TV News  

The Australian Open 2025 main draw list was released by the organisers on Friday with the top 50 ATP and WTA-ranked players signing up for the first Grand Slam of the 2025 season. India's top-ranked Sumit Nagal, the current world no.98, has been given the direct entry into the men's singles main draw. Nagal failed to progress to the second …

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 …

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 …

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
Top News
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 …

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
1 month ago

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

The Independent  

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‘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, …

Alexei Popyrin beats Daniil Medvedev, Alex de Minaur takes another step toward ATP Finals at Paris Masters
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Alexei Popyrin beats Daniil Medvedev, Alex de Minaur takes another step toward ATP Finals at Paris Masters

ABC  

Australia's Alexei Popyrin has recovered after a foul-mouthed outburst to score a victory over Daniil Medvedev, while compatriot Alex de Minaur also advanced at the Paris Masters. De Minaur was cheered on by and later reunited with young superfan Paul, who was a regular fixture on court during the 25-year-old's run to the quarterfinals at the French Open earlier this …

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 …

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev swats aside Nuno Borges to reach quarters
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev swats aside Nuno Borges to reach quarters

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev barely broke a sweat as he brushed aside unseeded Nuno Borges 6-0, 6-1, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinal of the US Open 2024 with an utterly dominant display at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday. Fifth seed Medvedev is the only former champion left in the men’s draw and the clash was a one-sided contest where Borges, playing …

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 …

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev moves past Flavio Cobolli into fourth round; Alex de Minaur beats Dan Evans
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev moves past Flavio Cobolli into fourth round; Alex de Minaur beats Dan Evans

The Hindu  

Fifth seed Daniil Medvedev breezed past Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 and into the fourth round on a muggy Saturday night at the US Open 2024 as the 2021 champion stepped up his bid to capture a second Grand Slam title. In a clash marked by long, exhausting rallies, Cobolli tested Medvedev’s defence thoroughly but could not find a …

Novak Djokovic suffers major upset, fails to reach US Open 4th round for first time in 18 years
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic suffers major upset, fails to reach US Open 4th round for first time in 18 years

Live Mint  

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic suffered a major upset on Friday as the defending champion lost to Alexei Popyrin in the third round of US Open, ending hopes for a 25th Grand Slam title and 100th career title. Notably, this is the first time Djokovic has failed to make it to the 4th round of US Open in 18 years, …

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic Suffers Shock Exit to Alexei Popyrin in Third Round
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic Suffers Shock Exit to Alexei Popyrin in Third Round

News 18  

Novak Djokovic slumped to his earliest exit at the US Open in 18 years on Friday as a four-set, third round defeat to Alexei Popyrin sparked more questions over his long term future in the sport. The 37-year-old Djokovic, a four-time champion in New York, lost 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 to the 28th-ranked Australian, leaving him frustratingly short once again …

Defending champion Novak Djokovic is shocked at the US Open, one night after Carlos Alcaraz lost
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Defending champion Novak Djokovic is shocked at the US Open, one night after Carlos Alcaraz lost

The Independent  

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As Alexei Popyrin takes on Novak Djokovic at the US Open, Australia prepares for a huge Sunday of tennis action
3 months, 3 weeks ago

As Alexei Popyrin takes on Novak Djokovic at the US Open, Australia prepares for a huge Sunday of tennis action

ABC  

Chris O'Connell has revealed the secret recipe to Australia's quiet tennis revolution as he plots to serve up one of the great US Open boilovers in New York. The 30-year-old is among four Australian men in the third round at Flushing Meadows for the first time since 1997, joining ring leader Alex de Minaur, Alexei Popyrin and summer hitting partner …

Defending champion Novak Djokovic loses in a shocker at U.S. Open
3 months, 3 weeks 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: Carlos Alcaraz given a scare by qualifier Li Tu before advancing to second round
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz given a scare by qualifier Li Tu before advancing to second round

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz was given a scare by Australian qualifier Li Tu in the first round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday before going on to seal a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory. Four-times Grand Slam champion Alcaraz, who lost to Novak Djokovic in the final of the Paris Olympics, got off to a hot start before the errors began to …

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

US Open 2024: Djokovic kicks off Grand Slam record bid with Albot thrashing

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title kicked off on Monday with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 win over qualifier Radu Albot in the U.S. Open first round as the defending champion returned to the court after his Olympic triumph. Three weeks after winning the singles title at the Paris Olympics, Djokovic lacked his golden touch in the …

US Open day one: Novak Djokovic begins bid for 25th grand slam title
3 months, 4 weeks ago

US Open day one: Novak Djokovic begins bid for 25th grand slam title

The Independent  

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

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

ABC  

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

Novak Djokovic ‘feels the drive’ heading into U.S. Open title defense
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic ‘feels the drive’ heading into U.S. Open title defense

The Hindu  

Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic still feels the pull of tennis history as he aims to become the first man in 16 years to successfully defend his US Open title. The 37-year-old can join Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer as the oldest Open era winners of the championship, and with a 25th Grand Slam title claim the outright record …

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

Olympic champ chases US Open triumph
4 months ago

Olympic champ chases US Open triumph

China Daily  

Novak Jockovic and Carlos Alacraz. Djokovic won his 24th Grand Slam title in New York last year to move two ahead of Spaniard Rafael Nadal, whose career is winding down, and who will not compete at the year's final major, and four clear of retired Swiss maestro Roger Federer. "He's looking to sort of separate himself from Federer and Nadal, …

Olympic champ chases US Open triumph
4 months ago

Olympic champ chases US Open triumph

China Daily  

Novak Jockovic and Carlos Alacraz. Djokovic won his 24th Grand Slam title in New York last year to move two ahead of Spaniard Rafael Nadal, whose career is winding down, and who will not compete at the year's final major, and four clear of retired Swiss maestro Roger Federer. "He's looking to sort of separate himself from Federer and Nadal, …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

2024 US Open: Here’s how to watch on TV, betting odds and more you should know
4 months ago

2024 US Open: Here’s how to watch on TV, betting odds and more you should know

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Get caught up at the U.S. Open with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about how to watch the year’s last Grand Slam tennis tournament, what the betting odds are, what the schedule is, who the defending champions are and more: Who are the betting favorites at the Australian Open? Despite winning both …

Alexei Popyrin exits Cincinnati Open in first round, Jordan Thompson to play world number one Jannik Sinner
4 months, 1 week ago

Alexei Popyrin exits Cincinnati Open in first round, Jordan Thompson to play world number one Jannik Sinner

ABC  

Alexei Popyrin has lost in the first round of the Cincinnati Open only two days after he captured his first Masters 1000 title in Montreal. Alexei Popyrin wins Canadian Open after beating Andrey Rublev Photo shows Alexei Popyrin celebrates after beating Andrey Rublev Australia's Alexei Popyrin has continued his incredible giant-killing run in Montreal by thrashing Russia's Andrey Rublev to …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Tennis’ ‘Big Three’ transition: The rise of Alcaraz and Sinner and the resolve of Djokovic
5 months, 1 week ago

Tennis’ ‘Big Three’ transition: The rise of Alcaraz and Sinner and the resolve of Djokovic

New York Times  

WIMBLEDON — When men’s tennis fans were worrying about what the world would look like after Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, part of their fear came from the last time male legends of the sport started to fade from view. GO DEEPER Surface mastery: How Alcaraz won Grand Slams on hard, grass and clay courts Sunday’s Wimbledon finalists, …

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

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes

China Daily  

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

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

Djokovic ready for Wimbledon fireworks as Putintseva eyes another scalp

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Wounded Djokovic out to challenge resurgent Alcaraz, top-ranked Sinner
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wounded Djokovic out to challenge resurgent Alcaraz, top-ranked Sinner

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A resurgent defending champion fresh off another major success. That’s Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic — the men leading this year’s Wimbledon field with contrasting and captivating storylines each. Plenty, however, has changed since the Australian Open in January and last month’s French Open, which has rewritten the order and rejigged the odds of these top three …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Novak Djokovic pulls out of French Open 2024 due to knee injury, Jannik Sinner crowned new World No.1
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic pulls out of French Open 2024 due to knee injury, Jannik Sinner crowned new World No.1

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic has been ruled out of the French Open 2024 ahead of the quarterfinals against Casper Ruud due to a knee injury. After Djokovic withdrew from Roland Garros, he also had to relinquish his top spot in the ATP rankings as Jannik Sinner was automatically crowned as the new world number 1. Novak Djokovic ruled out of the French …

French Open 2024: Djokovic shrugs off injury, pips Cerundolo in epic five-setter
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Djokovic shrugs off injury, pips Cerundolo in epic five-setter

The Hindu  

Defending champion Novak Djokovic produced another superhuman effort to subdue Argentine Francisco Cerundolo 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 on Monday and reach the quarterfinal of the French Open, as the top seed shrugged off a knee issue for a milestone win. Cerundolo grabbed another break early in the next set to go 3-0 up and comfortably got ahead in the …

French Open: Novak Djokovic beats Francisco Cerundolo to reach quarterfinal; de Minaur sends Medvedev packing
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

In marathon triumph, a turnaround hope for Novak Djokovic

Hindustan Times  

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

French Open 2024: Rybakina and Sabalenka reach fourth round while Auger-Aliassime also advances
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Rybakina and Sabalenka reach fourth round while Auger-Aliassime also advances

The Hindu  

Grand Slam winners Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka reached the fourth round of the French Open in straight sets on June 1. 1-ranked Sabalenka's best performance at Roland Garros is reaching the semifinals while Rybakina — the only player from Kazakhstan to win a major title — has one quarterfinal appearance here. Russian-born Varvara Gracheva of France advanced to the …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

French Open: Djokovic up and running at Roland Garros with victory over Herbert
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: Djokovic up and running at Roland Garros with victory over Herbert

The Hindu  

Defending champion Novak Djokovic shrugged off doubts about the state of his game with a confident 6-4 7-6 6-4 defeat of Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the French Open first round on Tuesday. The top seed had to wait until the night match on the third day of the tournament to begin his quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title but …

Roland Garros: Novak Djokovic beats Pierre-Hugues Herbert, sails into second round of French Open 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Roland Garros: Novak Djokovic beats Pierre-Hugues Herbert, sails into second round of French Open 2024

India TV News  

The three-time French Open men's singles champion Novak Djokovic has sailed into the second round of the ongoing French Open 2024 tournament after a straight three-set win 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 over local favourite Pierre-Hugues Herbert. He was tested to the limits in the second set due to the heavy kick serve of the Frenchman but took a 3-0 lead early …

The last lap: On the French Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The last lap: On the French Open

The Hindu  

For a good part of the last two decades, everything at the French Open seemed like a prelude to one man’s crowning moment on the concluding Sunday of the tournament. The year 2024, however, has turned out differently for Rafael Nadal, who had clinched the singles title on 14 of his 18 prior visits, as he made an emotional first-round …

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina start off in style
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina start off in style

Hindustan Times  

Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka, two of the biggest challengers to world No.1 Iga Swiatek’s crown, began their French Open campaigns with emphatic wins on Tuesday. While 2022 Wimbledon champion Rybakina swept past Belgium’s Greet Minnen 6-2, 6-3, two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka was too powerful for Erika Andreeva in a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates winning …

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