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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Relentless Djokovic’s golden coronation in Paris

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 …

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4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic's mindset shifted when he refused to be vaccinated. And Wimbledon 'booing' row is the latest sign he's given up on being loved in tennis, writes MATTHEW LAMBERT

Daily Mail

When a special guest walked out on to Centre Court to interview Andy Murray during his farewell, for one ghastly moment I thought the greatest heresy was being committed on Centre Court since Cliff Richard sang during that rain delay. To my ears this was no different to what happened during Novak Djokovic's fourth-round match with Holger Rune on Monday …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Records Novak Djokovic chasing at Australian Open 2024: Inching closer to Federer, 24 no longer the magic number

Hindustan Times

Age is just a number, and Novak Djokovic is among the epitomes in tennis history. Novak Djokovic will begin his Australian Open 2024 campaign on Sunday Djokovic heads to Australia on the back of a remarkable and record-breaking 2023 season. Later in 2023, in the absence of then-reigning champion Nadal at the Roland Garros, Djokovic added a 23rd Slam to …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Back at US Open for first time in 2 years, Novak Djokovic aims to test his fortune at luckless Slam

Hindustan Times

Since the start of 2019, Novak Djokovic has won nine Grand Slam titles - the most by a player in men's singles and four more than second-placed Rafael Nadal. Serbia's Novak Djokovic has won three US Open titles in 17 appearances What adds to Djokovic's bizarre trophy drought at the Flushing Meadows has been his stellar record at US Open. …

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1 year, 5 months ago

‘No time to be afraid of Djokovic,’ says Alcaraz ahead of Wimbledon final

The Hindu

World number one Carlos Alcaraz is convinced he can defeat Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s blockbuster Wimbledon final, insisting there’s “no time to be afraid”. Alcaraz, 20, became the youngest man to make the Wimbledon final since fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal in 2006 as he swept aside Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 on Friday. Djokovic vs Alcaraz Wimbledon Final Live Updates …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Nadal's uncle highlights unfair Djokovic advantage in Rafa vs Novak comparison as Serb aims Wimbledon record

Hindustan Times

When Novak Djokovic lifted his third French Open title last month to create a new Grand Slam record in men's singles tennis in Open Era, surpassing an injured Rafael Nadal, who had missed the tournament, world tennis was left divided. Toni Nadal, Rafa's uncle, sided with Roger Federer and his nephew in the GOAT debate before highlighting a major advantage …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Shot of the match as Novak Djokovic defeats Casper Ruud to win 23rd Grand Slam title in Roland Garros

Hindustan Times

Novak Djokovic defeated Casper Ruud to win his record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title, in Roland Garros on Monday. By claiming his 23rd Grand Slam title, Djokovic overtook Rafael Nadal in the men's pecking order for most Slams. Djokovic gave a slow volley return, and then Ruud played an excellent backhand to win the point. Here is the video of the …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Charismatic and controversial: Novak Djokovic, crowned undisputed king of tennis

Firstpost

Novak Djokovic shows few signs of losing his physical edge — 11 of his 23 Grand Slams have come after he turned 30. Novak Djokovic, who won a record men’s 23rd Grand Slam title on Sunday, is driven on through controversy by his determination to be the greatest ever. The Serb’s victory over Casper Ruud in the French Open final …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic beats Casper Rudd to win 3rd French Open, overtakes Rafael Nadal to clinch record 23rd Grand Slam title

Hindustan Times

Perhaps the script was meant to play out this way for Novak Djokovic. Novak Djokovic celebrates a point against Casper Ruud during their men's singles final at French Open 2023 In a Grand Slam that has been more his foe than friend and his greatest rival’s fiefdom, Djokovic grabbed the sole bragging rights in the all-time men’s singles Slam list …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Australian Open: A perfect 10 for Novak Djokovic

The Hindu

“He’s the greatest that’s ever held a tennis racquet.” — Stefanos Tsitsipas, after losing to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final Tears of ecstasy, relief, and gratitude flowed from Novak Djokovic in the most memorable victory celebration of a Grand Slam title in history. “He has to play the perfect match to be in the match late.” Note P-Mac …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Novak Djokovic wins record 10th Australian Open crown after decimating Stefanos Tsitsipas in final

India Today

From being deported last year to standing on the top step of the podium with the Norman Brooks Challenge Cup in his hands in Melbourne, Novak Djokovic completed a remarkable comeback to reign supreme once again at his favourite hunting ground. 15 years after winning his maiden crown at Melbourne Park, the Serb became the first man to win the …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Novak Djokovic draws parallels between Greece, Serbia post Australian Open win: Didn't have a tennis tradition

India Today

22-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic has drawn parallels between Serbia and Greece, saying they did not have a tennis tradition in their countries. Djokovic beat Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to win his tenth Australian Open title. Speaking after the match, Djokovic said Greece and Serbia are two relatively small nations that didn’t really have a …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic targets No. 22 as holder Rafael Nadal looks to overcome shaky start

India Today

Plenty has changed since the last time Novak Djokovic was in Melbourne. Djokovic will look to win a record-extending 10th title at Melbourne Park and emulate Rafael Nadal as the only second player to win a Grand Slam 10 times in the Open Era. Djokovic will also tie Nadal with 22 Grand Slams, the most in men's singles if he …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic is chasing more Australian Open glory but the challengers to his pursuit of tennis history are getting younger and bigger

ABC

Novak Djokovic is back on Australian shores and he's here for one thing. It was Nadal's first non-Roland Garros grand slam title since the 2019 US Open and when the King of Clay reigned for the 14th time in Paris after dispatching Djokovic in the quarters his lead over Djokovic when it came to slam titles was two. It's this …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Will Djokovic’s Australian cloak of invincibility survive last year’s tear?

The Hindu

At their peak, great players exude a sense of inevitability, a sense that even the most determined foe will ultimately fall short. Political storm Djokovic missed last year’s Australian Open when he was deported because his unvaccinated status breached the country’s vaccination requirement for in-bound travellers. Djokovic certainly felt the love at the Adelaide International, which he won, and spoke …

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2 years, 3 months ago

21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic to miss Serbia's Davis Cup Finals due to personal reasons

India Today

The 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic's return to action has been further delayed after missing out on playing at the US Open. Djokovic, who was forced to pull out of the US Open owing to his stand to not get vaccinated against Covid-19, will miss Serbia's Davis Cup Finals due to personal reasons, the country's tennis federation announced on …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic out of US Open 2022; says he will not be travelling to New York 'this time'

Firstpost

Novak Djokovic has confirmed he won’t be taking part in the US Open as the 35-year-old Serb took to Twitter to reveal he won’t be travelling to New York for the Major. New York: Novak Djokovic has confirmed he won’t be taking part in the US Open, beginning this Monday, as the 35-year-old Serb took to Twitter to reveal he …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Novak Djokovic: 7th Wimbledon, 21st Major for the Serb

The Hindu

“ Djokovic can save this train wreck of a year by winning Wimbledon.” — John McEnroe, after Novak Djokovic rebounded from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner. “Honestly, as a tennis fan, I’m glad that he’s in the final, because he’s got so much talent,” said Djokovic. “He is a bit of a god, I’m not going to lie.” …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Rafael Nadal's reply to Novak Djokovic's post on record-equalling Wimbledon haul

Hindustan Times

Novak Djokovic on Sunday scripted yet another incredible turnaround as he beat unseeded Australian Nick Kyrgios from a set down to successfully defend his Wimbledon crown for the fourth time in a row and script a sensational piece of history on Centre Court. It was Djokovic's 21st career Grand Slam win and record-equalling Wimbledon haul as the Serb lifted his …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Novak Djokovic: Seeking Love Alongside Tennis Immortality

News 18

Novak Djokovic is already a sporting immortal but he will be desperately hoping he is finally becoming a “people’s champion" after winning a seventh Wimbledon crown on Sunday. His four-set victory over unseeded Nick Kyrgios nudges him ahead of Federer into second place in the all-time list of Grand Slam men’s winners with 21 titles, one behind Nadal. Many had …

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2 years, 6 months ago

When tennis crowds cross the line

Live Mint

Daniil Medvedev had just lost the Australian Open final on 30 January after surrendering a two-set lead in a bruising five-setter against Rafael Nadal. If one is East European in a sport whose Grand Slam crowds are dominated by Anglo-Saxon crowds for the most part, you can’t win public support—even if you win tournaments time and time again. The All …

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2 years, 10 months ago

After Australian Open furore, Novak Djokovic starts his season in Dubai

Firstpost

The organisers have dubbed the first day of the ATP event ‘Magnificent Monday’ and a couple of other marquee entrants, Marin Cilic and Andy Murray, will also be in action. Dubai: Novak Djokovic’s season, derailed in January when he was deported from Australia, finally starts on Monday in Dubai with the world number one insisting players in the locker room …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Nadal wants clarity in Djokovic case, players tired of saga

The Hindu

Rafael Nadal said on January 15 that "too many questions" still needed to be answered concerning Novak Djokovic's bid to play at the Australian Open, while other leading players lamented how the saga had overshadowed the year's first Grand Slam. The lead-up to the tournament has been completely dominated by world number one Djokovic's battle to compete at Melbourne Park …

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Relentless Djokovic’s golden coronation in Paris

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

Novak Djokovic's mindset shifted when he refused to be vaccinated. And Wimbledon 'booing' row is the latest sign he's given up on being loved in tennis, writes MATTHEW LAMBERT

Records Novak Djokovic chasing at Australian Open 2024: Inching closer to Federer, 24 no longer the magic number

Back at US Open for first time in 2 years, Novak Djokovic aims to test his fortune at luckless Slam

‘No time to be afraid of Djokovic,’ says Alcaraz ahead of Wimbledon final

Nadal's uncle highlights unfair Djokovic advantage in Rafa vs Novak comparison as Serb aims Wimbledon record

Watch: Shot of the match as Novak Djokovic defeats Casper Ruud to win 23rd Grand Slam title in Roland Garros

Charismatic and controversial: Novak Djokovic, crowned undisputed king of tennis

Novak Djokovic beats Casper Rudd to win 3rd French Open, overtakes Rafael Nadal to clinch record 23rd Grand Slam title

Australian Open: A perfect 10 for Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic wins record 10th Australian Open crown after decimating Stefanos Tsitsipas in final

Novak Djokovic draws parallels between Greece, Serbia post Australian Open win: Didn't have a tennis tradition

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic targets No. 22 as holder Rafael Nadal looks to overcome shaky start

Novak Djokovic is chasing more Australian Open glory but the challengers to his pursuit of tennis history are getting younger and bigger

Will Djokovic’s Australian cloak of invincibility survive last year’s tear?

21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic to miss Serbia's Davis Cup Finals due to personal reasons

Novak Djokovic out of US Open 2022; says he will not be travelling to New York 'this time'

Novak Djokovic: 7th Wimbledon, 21st Major for the Serb

Rafael Nadal's reply to Novak Djokovic's post on record-equalling Wimbledon haul

Novak Djokovic: Seeking Love Alongside Tennis Immortality

When tennis crowds cross the line

After Australian Open furore, Novak Djokovic starts his season in Dubai

Nadal wants clarity in Djokovic case, players tired of saga