Tennis is dealing with doping issues properly, says Todd Woodbridge
2 days, 23 hours ago

Tennis is dealing with doping issues properly, says Todd Woodbridge

The Hindu  

Australian Open, the season’s first Grand Slam tournament, is popularly called the ‘Happy Slam’. The World Anti Doping Agency has since appealed Sinner’s exoneration and a decision is expected after the Australian Open. But doubles legend Todd Woodbridge, winner of 16 men’s doubles Majors, said that the issue will not cloud proceedings at Melbourne. Sinner and Swiatek were able to show the cause and the effect, and it has allowed everybody to get back to normal.” Title defence Woodbridge, in fact, rated Sinner’s chances highly.

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Djokovic calls for doping transparency
1 week, 3 days ago

Djokovic calls for doping transparency

China Daily  

Serbian Novak Djokovic attends a training session ahead of the Brisbane International tennis tournament on Saturday. AFP BRISBANE, Australia — Novak Djokovic on Sunday called for more transparency around doping suspensions in tennis, saying high-ranked players appeared to have been treated differently to others. The 24-time Grand Slam champion agreed with Australian Nick Kyrgios, who on Saturday said integrity in …

Nick Kyrgios to play first tournament in 18 months at Brisbane International
1 week, 5 days ago

Nick Kyrgios to play first tournament in 18 months at Brisbane International

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios returns to tournament tennis at the Brisbane International when he takes on 21-year-old Giovanni Perricard of France. The 29-year-old Kyrgios has been mostly sidelined with career-threatening wrist and knee injuries since the 2022 U.S. Open quarterfinals. Kyrgios, who won the Brisbane International in 2018, will partner Novak Djokovic in doubles in Brisbane. 1-seeded player at the Brisbane International …

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, 4 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 …

No writing off Djokovic even as young guns gain ground
10 months, 2 weeks ago

No writing off Djokovic even as young guns gain ground

China Daily  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic serves during his Australian Open semifinal defeat to Italy's Jannik Sinner on Jan 26. Single-handedly flying the flag for the "Big Three" last year following Roger Federer's retirement and in Rafa Nadal's prolonged absence, Djokovic played through injury to win the Australian, French and US Open titles. "I still have high hopes for the Grand Slams, the …

Analysis: Don’t write off Novak Djokovic after his Australian Open loss to Jannik Sinner
11 months, 1 week ago

Analysis: Don’t write off Novak Djokovic after his Australian Open loss to Jannik Sinner

Associated Press  

It might be tempting to see some tidy symbolism and greater significance in Novak Djokovic’s loss to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open semifinals. A few moments later, Djokovic sounded more contemplative and somewhat less sure of what’s to come, saying: “I just hope that I’ll get a chance to come back, to play at least another time and go …

Andre Agassi anoints Novak Djokovic as greatest ever
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Andre Agassi anoints Novak Djokovic as greatest ever

The Hindu  

Eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi has anointed Novak Djokovic as the greatest men’s player of all time, saying you cannot argue with the weight of his achievements. “There’s so many ways to look at it, but when you look at it on paper you just can’t argue with what he’s accomplished,” Agassi told The Australian newspaper in Melbourne, where …

Analysis: Novak Djokovic isn’t surprised he keeps winning Grand Slam titles. We shouldn’t be, either
1 year, 3 months ago

Analysis: Novak Djokovic isn’t surprised he keeps winning Grand Slam titles. We shouldn’t be, either

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The assumption, at least by many, was that Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer would cede the stage by now and make room at the top of men’s tennis for other players to begin accumulating Grand Slam titles. Djokovic’s U.S. Open title, which arrived Sunday via a 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 victory over Daniil Medvedev, gave him …

A new era – Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon win sparks men’s tennis into life
1 year, 5 months ago

A new era – Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon win sparks men’s tennis into life

The Independent  

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Carlos Alcaraz dethroning Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon final was moment of rebirth for tennis
1 year, 5 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz dethroning Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon final was moment of rebirth for tennis

The Telegraph  

Hello and welcome to coverage of the Wimbledon men’s singles final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic, the defending champion, is aiming to win a record-equalling eighth men’s title, remain on track for a calendar grand slam and return to the summit of the world rankings. But for me, I feel that the job is not finished until I …

Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Bring Curtain Up on Wimbledon
1 year, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Bring Curtain Up on Wimbledon

News 18  

Novak Djokovic brings the curtain up at Wimbledon on Monday as he starts his bid for an eighth title and all-time record equalling 24th Grand Slam triumph. “When I enter the Centre Court, I guess it just awakens something in me and I’m able to perform at a very high level,” said Djokovic. Venus back on Centre Court Women’s world …

Novak Djokovic is inevitable — how Serbian ended the greatest of all time debate
1 year, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic is inevitable — how Serbian ended the greatest of all time debate

The Independent  

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Djokovic 'extremely proud' to beat Graf's ranking record
1 year, 10 months ago

Djokovic 'extremely proud' to beat Graf's ranking record

China Daily  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his round of 32 match against Czech Republic's Tomas Machac at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 28, 2023. Novak Djokovic broke the record for the most time spent at No 1 in the professional tennis rankings by a man or woman, beginning his 378th week in the …

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and the race for grand slam No 23
1 year, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and the race for grand slam No 23

The Independent  

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Watch: Deportation, injury, deflation - Novak Djokovic’s 10th Australian Open triumph trumps all
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: Deportation, injury, deflation - Novak Djokovic’s 10th Australian Open triumph trumps all

The Hindu  

In drawing level with Rafael Nadal’s record 22 Grand Slam titles, Novak Djokovic reignited the debate about who is the greatest men’s tennis player of all time. Roger Federer, the third of the “Big Three” who have dominated men’s tennis for the past 15 years, retired last year with 20 Grand Slam titles. Novak Djokovic of Serbia rubs cream into …

One of the most challenging tournaments in my life: Novak Djokovic after winning Australian Open 2023 title
1 year, 11 months ago

One of the most challenging tournaments in my life: Novak Djokovic after winning Australian Open 2023 title

India Today  

Australian Open 2023 champion Novak Djokovic gave an emotional speech after winning his 10th title in the competition on Sunday, 29 January. The Serbian tennis player said that this was one of most challenging tournaments in his life, hinting towards the off-field controversies that he was drawn into in the last fortnight. "I have to say that this has been …

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic replies with elegance on competing with 'young ones' – 35 is the new 25
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic replies with elegance on competing with 'young ones' – 35 is the new 25

India Today  

Novak Djokovic had a classy reply in store after he was asked about his experience of competing with players much younger than him in the ongoing edition of the Australian Open. Before Day 6 of the hard-tournament at Melbourne Park, Djokovic and Andy Murray were the only two players in the men’s draw to have won Grand Slam. On Saturday, …

From Novak Djokovic to Nick Kyrgios: Five Men to Watch at Australian Open 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

From Novak Djokovic to Nick Kyrgios: Five Men to Watch at Australian Open 2023

News 18  

Nine-time Melbourne champion Novak Djokovic returns after being banned from last year’s Australian Open while Rafael Nadal is defending champion. Five men to watch when the first Grand Slam of the year begins on Monday: Novak Djokovic The Serb is back at Melbourne Park for the first time since winning his ninth title in 2021 and says he “likes his …

Nadal in rut, Djokovic on roll as Australian Open approaches
1 year, 11 months ago

Nadal in rut, Djokovic on roll as Australian Open approaches

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic own the two largest collections of Grand Slam trophies in the history of men’s tennis. Nadal, of course, is the defending champion at Melbourne Park — thanks to a comeback from two sets down in last year’s final, which he called “one of the most emotional victories of my tennis career” — …

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

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

India Today  

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 …

DC Edit | Future of tennis is here already
2 years, 3 months ago

DC Edit | Future of tennis is here already

Deccan Chronicle  

The US Open showed more than glimpses of the future as two young champions in teenager Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek asserted themselves in the two sections to win titles even as Serena Williams, the all-time great of women’s tennis, took her bow after winning 23 Grand Slam titles. 1 in tennis history and the first teenager to win a …

Australian Open: Roger Federer congratulates Rafael Nadal for 21st Grand Slam-Proud to share this era with you
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Roger Federer congratulates Rafael Nadal for 21st Grand Slam-Proud to share this era with you

India Today  

Roger Federer sent a heartwarming message to his 'friend and great rival' Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard became the first man to win 21 Grand Slam singles titles on Sunday. Federer further added that Nadal's incredible work ethic, fighting skill and dedication are an inspiration to him and countless others around the world. Heartfelt congratulations on becoming the first man …

Tennis in 2021: The best and the worst
2 years, 11 months ago

Tennis in 2021: The best and the worst

The Hindu  

A suspenseful quest for a rare Grand Slam highlighted men’s tennis, while unprecedented parity and shock champions spiced the women’s game. Best U.S. Open men’s match — Six weeks before the U.S. Open semifinals, Alexander Zverev upset Novak Djokovic at the Olympics to deny his bid for a “Golden Slam.” Could the world No. Each player has a significant advantage …

Djokovic is feeling the love! Serb on brink of major history and could finally be winning fans too
3 years, 5 months ago

Djokovic is feeling the love! Serb on brink of major history and could finally be winning fans too

Daily Mail  

The Covid crisis has provided Novak Djokovic with his share of public relations disasters, but in an unexpected way the pandemic has also helped him at this year’s Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic will seek to claim his 20th Grand Slam and fourth Wimbledon title in a row These exchanges, despite the adrenaline still coursing through the champion’s veins, have shown Djokovic …

Citing bad back, Rafael Nadal out of Rotterdam tournament
3 years, 10 months ago

Citing bad back, Rafael Nadal out of Rotterdam tournament

Associated Press  

Rafael Nadal pulled out of next week’s hard-court tournament at Rotterdam, Netherlands, because of the bad back that bothered him during the Australian Open. The 20-time Grand Slam champion wrote in a series of posts on Twitter that he “found a temporary solution that allowed me to play without pain in the second week” of the Australian Open, where he …

'Not normal': Djokovic raises quarantine-injury connection - Australian Open
3 years, 10 months ago

'Not normal': Djokovic raises quarantine-injury connection - Australian Open

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic won an Australian Open match between two guys with abdominal muscle issues, setting up a semifinal against someone who beat an opponent with debilitating back spasms. READ: According to Djokovic, who announced last year he was establishing a new association to represent male tennis players, most don’t want to proceed with the season if it means going through …

Australian Open 2020: Five things we learned from Melbourne
4 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2020: Five things we learned from Melbourne

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2020: With hard-fought victory over Dominic Thiem, Novak Djokovic shows what he does best
4 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2020: With hard-fought victory over Dominic Thiem, Novak Djokovic shows what he does best

Firstpost  

It wasn’t his prettiest, or most perfect, performance. The 32-year-old, who was in his 26th Major final, found himself in new territory during Sunday’s Australian Open final against Dominic Thiem. Even though he struggled to find his A game throughout the match, the Serb ground out a 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 over first-time Australian Open finalist Thiem. This was …

\'The way you are playing is a big joke\': Daniil Medvedev after facing Nadal
5 years, 4 months ago

\'The way you are playing is a big joke\': Daniil Medvedev after facing Nadal

Deccan Chronicle  

New York: After losing a five-set thriller in the US Open final against Rafael Nadal, Russia's Daniil Medvedev congratulated the Spaniard on his 19th Grand Slam win and said that playing against the player is very tough. With this win, Nadal recorded his fourth US Open title victory and scripted 19th Grand Slam win. In a marathon final that lasted …

Boris Becker questions younger generation's mindset to challenge Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Becker questions younger generation's mindset to challenge Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic

Firstpost  

Boris Becker, who won Wimbledon aged 17 and went on to win six Slams, said it was the mental aspect of the game more than anything that set Nadal, Federer and Djokovic apart. Boris Becker says younger players on the men’s tour do not have the right mindset to challenge the “big three” of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak …

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