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Australian Open: Djokovic tames Croatian teenager Prizmic in first round

It was at the 2005 Australian Open where Novak Djokovic made his Grand Slam debut. Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a return against Croatia's Dino Prizmic during their men's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne And 18 years later, at the Rod Laver Arena on Sunday, it was Prizmic making his Grand Slam debut …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Djokovic v Medvedev LIVE: US Open 2023 men’s final result and reaction

The Independent

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1 year, 5 months ago

Alcaraz lays out his grass credentials with Wimbledon victory

The Hindu

“I know my opponents want to get a scalp; they want to get a win. I feel a lot of motivation.” Falling short: Novak Djokovic’s final defeat meant he was unable to equal Roger Federer’s men’s record of eight Wimbledon titles and Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 major wins. John McEnroe, the ESPN analyst who captured three Wimbledon titles …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in five sets for his first Wimbledon title

The Hindu

Carlos Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, shattering the Serb’s dream of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown. 1 Alcaraz recovered from dropping the first set and saving a set point in the second to win 1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 after four hours and 42 minutes on Centre Court. Pursuing all-time …

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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

French Open: Daniil Medvedev Stunned by Thiago Seyboth Wild Amid Novak Djokovic Fallout

News 18

World number two Daniil Medvedev was knocked out of the French Open in the first round on Tuesday, losing in five sets to 172nd-ranked Thiago Seyboth Wild of Brazil as Roland Garros attempted to move on from Novak Djokovic’s Kosovo controversy. “I was cramping in the second set and couldn’t really serve the way I wanted but I tried to …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic courts controversy with Kosovo 'heart of Serbia' message

Firstpost

Novak Djokovic courted controversy Monday when he wrote “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. “Kosovo is our cradle, our stronghold, centre of the most important things for our country… There are many reasons why I wrote that on the camera,” 36-year-old Djokovic told Serb media at the tournament. NATO-led peacekeepers on Monday dispersed Serb protesters who again clashed with police …

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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's Journey to an Unparalleled Tenth Australian Open Title

News 18

Novak Djokovic extended his unparalleled record of Australian Open titles to 10 with a victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday. The longest final: 2012 Djokovic’s first successful Grand Slam defence involved feats of endurance rarely witnessed before in tennis. “Physically it was the toughest match I ever played,” said Nadal, after addressing the crowd with: “Good morning!” Title hat-trick: 2013 …

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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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2 years, 1 month ago

Bosnia: Recount confirms pro-Russia Serb leader won election

Associated Press

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — An election recount confirmed a staunchly pro-Russia Bosnian Serb leader’s victory over an opposition challenger who accused him of vote-rigging in the contest for the presidency of Bosnia’s Serb-run part. Bosnia’s top electoral body announced Thursday the recount showed the contested Oct 2. election was won by Bosnian Serb hardliner Milorad Dodik. Dodik’s increasing anti-Western rhetoric has …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Bosnia: Recount confirms pro-Russia Serb leader won election

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An election recount confirmed a staunchly pro-Russia Bosnian Serb leader’s …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Bosnia recounts Serb president race after reports of fraud

Associated Press

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — Amid widespread reports of fraud in Bosnia’s general election, the ethnically divided country’s top electoral body announced Monday it will conduct a recount in the race to become the next Bosnian Serb president, a ballot that was allegedly rigged by a staunchly pro-Russian leader. Bosnia’s central election commission on Monday ordered all ballots cast in the race …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Bosnia recounts Serb president race after reports of fraud

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amid widespread reports of fraud …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Astana Open: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas, wins 90th career title

Firstpost

Novak Djokovic leads Stefanos Tsitsipas 8-2 in their head-to-head contest and the Serbian has won last seven clashes between the two. Astana: Novak Djokovic claimed the 90th title of his career and the fourth of 2022 with a dominant straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the ATP final in Astana on Sunday. Obviously, didn’t know the amount of finals I …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Bosnian Serbs protest alleging vote-rigging by Dodik

Associated Press

SARAJEVO, Bosnia — Thousands of people rallied Sunday in Bosnia for the second time in a week, alleging that a pro-Russian Bosnian Serb leader rigged a ballot during a general election in the Balkan country earlier this month. Citing reports of irregularities, central election authorities in Bosnia’s capital Sarajevo have ordered the unsealing of ballot boxes and a recount at …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Djokovic takes 90th career title with Astana victory

The Hindu

Novak Djokovic claimed the 90th title of his career and the fourth of 2022 with a dominant straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the ATP final in Astana on Sunday. The Serb won in Tel Aviv a week ago, his first singles tournament since wrapping up a seventh Wimbledon crown and 21st Grand Slam title in July. He was banned …

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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, 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, 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 …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Australian Open 2021: Novak Djokovic stops the next generation again

The Hindu

Novak Djokovic often says how much he admires legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal and how much they inspire him to smash their record of 20 major titles. As Patrick McEnroe later said, “As great as he is, it’s amazing how poor his overhead is.” The Serb, whose first serve averaged 120 mph during the final, held serve easily to …

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3 years, 10 months ago

ATP Cup: Djokovic leads Serbia to win, Berrettini beats Thiem

The Hindu

Novak Djokovic kicked off his season in style with a 7-5, 7-5 win over Canadian talent Denis Shapovalov on his favourite Rod Laver Arena court on Tuesday before returning to lead Serbia to a doubles victory that sealed their ATP Cup opener 2-1. THIEM STUTTERS While Djokovic, now unbeaten in 10 ATP Cup matches, enjoyed a dream start world number …

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Australian Open: Djokovic tames Croatian teenager Prizmic in first round

Djokovic v Medvedev LIVE: US Open 2023 men’s final result and reaction

Alcaraz lays out his grass credentials with Wimbledon victory

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in five sets for his first Wimbledon title

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

French Open: Daniil Medvedev Stunned by Thiago Seyboth Wild Amid Novak Djokovic Fallout

Novak Djokovic courts controversy with Kosovo 'heart of Serbia' message

Australian Open: A perfect 10 for Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic's Journey to an Unparalleled Tenth Australian Open Title

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

Bosnia: Recount confirms pro-Russia Serb leader won election

Bosnia: Recount confirms pro-Russia Serb leader won election

Bosnia recounts Serb president race after reports of fraud

Bosnia recounts Serb president race after reports of fraud

Astana Open: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas, wins 90th career title

Bosnian Serbs protest alleging vote-rigging by Dodik

Djokovic takes 90th career title with Astana victory

Roger Federer’s highs and lows at Wimbledon

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

Tennis in 2021: The best and the worst

Australian Open 2021: Novak Djokovic stops the next generation again

ATP Cup: Djokovic leads Serbia to win, Berrettini beats Thiem