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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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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, 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, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Clinches 23rd Grand Slam Title With Win Over Casper Ruud

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Novak Djokovic picked up his record 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open as he got the better of Norwegian challenger Casper Ruud in straight sets at the Roland Garros in Paris, France. The world no.3 ranked Serb breezed past his opponent 7-6, 6-3, 7-5 to claim his third French Open title and 23rd grand slam title overall. The …

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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

Djokovic beats Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open, 22nd Grand Slam

The Hindu

An emotional Novak Djokovic called it “the biggest victory in my life” after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas to win a 10th Australian Open title and equal Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam crowns on Sunday. Djokovic won his first Grand Slam in 2008 on Rod Laver Arena while Tsitsipas burst on the scene in 2019 when he stunned defending champion Federer in …

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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, 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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2 years, 3 months ago

Roger Federer’s highs and lows at Wimbledon

The Hindu

Roger Federer announced his retirement from tennis on Thursday after a career which brought 20 Grand Slam titles. Roger Federer of Switzerland congratulates Rafael Nadal of Spain in winning the Championship trophy during the men’s singles Final on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 6, 2008 in …

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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

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, 7 months ago

French Open 2022: Djokovic eases past Nishioka into round two

The Hindu

World number one and holder Novak Djokovic cruised past Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 on Monday to advance to the French Open second round in a comfortable start to his quest for a record-equalling 21st Grand Slam. The Serb, who turned 35 on Sunday, needed less than two hours to beat the Japanese world number 99 in his first …

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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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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 …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal: A third set that pivoted history

Hindustan Times

They were stuck in the middle of one of those rallies that they seemingly have been stuck in since they first met on this very court in 2006, which is 57 head-to-head matches ago, when Novak Djokovic decided to alter the nature of his crosscourt exchange with Rafael Nadal. THE SLAM DOUBLE By beating Nadal in the semi-final of the …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic French Open 2021 semifinal: Djokovic beats Nadal to reach Roland Garros final

The Hindu

Hello and welcome to Sportstar's highlights of the French Open 2021 men's semifinal between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. A slew of thunderous returns wide from Djokovic's supreme reach gives Nadal a shot to equal the set right back. That was a gritty hold from Djokovic on serve as Nadal continues to pummel Djokovic's backhand with some fiery strokes. MATCH …

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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

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

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

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Clinches 23rd Grand Slam Title With Win Over Casper Ruud

Australian Open: A perfect 10 for Novak Djokovic

Djokovic beats Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open, 22nd Grand Slam

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

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

Roger Federer’s highs and lows at Wimbledon

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'

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

Novak Djokovic: Seeking Love Alongside Tennis Immortality

French Open 2022: Djokovic eases past Nishioka into round two

Nadal wants clarity in Djokovic case, players tired of saga

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

Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal: A third set that pivoted history

Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic French Open 2021 semifinal: Djokovic beats Nadal to reach Roland Garros final