[ad_1] INDIAN WELLS: Novak Djokovic vowed to play the upcoming Miami Open after blaming a “really bad day” for his shock exit at the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters on Monday. The Serbian world number one’s long-awaited return to Indian Wells after a five-year absence ended in a stunning third round defeat to lowly-ranked Italian Luca…
[ad_1] MELBOURNE: Jannik Sinner was not about to announce the end of the “Big Three” after his breakthrough Grand Slam triumph at the Australian Open but the 22-year-old Italian does believe tennis needs a fresh generation of champions. His five-set victory over Daniil Medvedev on Sunday made him the first Melbourne Park winner in 10…
[ad_1] MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic resumes his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title Wednesday against home hope Alexei Popyrin, while fellow defending champion Aryna Sabalenka faces her second consecutive qualifier. Serbian superstar Djokovic dropped a set against unheralded Croat Dino Prizmic in his opening clash and will not want to do repeat the feat against…
[ad_1] Top seed Novak Djokovic was drawn Thursday against a qualifier or lucky loser to begin his bid for an 11th Australian Open crown, and could meet fellow Grand Slam champion Andy Murray in the third round. The Serbian, who has won 24 majors, defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in last year’s final then added the French…
[ad_1] MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic will begin his quest for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title and 25th Grand Slam crown overall against a qualifier, while top-ranked Iga Swiatek faces a tricky test against 2020 champion Sofia Kenin, after the draw on Thursday. Djokovic required treatment for a wrist problem during his United Cup defeat by…
[ad_1] CNN — Novak Djokovic booked his spot in the US Open semifinals with an emphatic victory over American Taylor Fritz on Tuesday. The world No. 2 looked his assured self, rapid around the court and hitting winners from all manners of angles, in his 6-1 6-4 6-4 win. Fritz did show glimpses of why…
[ad_1] CNN — At every grand slam this year, Novak Djokovic has had an opportunity to make history, to stamp his authority on the game as unequivocally its best men’s player, to equal or break another record. He drew level with Rafael Nadal’s 22 grand slam titles at the Australian Open, pulled clear with a…
[ad_1] CNN — Novak Djokovic cruised through to the US Open final after a dominant 6-3 6-2 7-6 (7-4) win against American youngster Ben Shelton. Shelton, playing in his first ever grand slam semifinal, came out all guns blazing but was unable to lay much of a glove on the ever-impressive Djokovic. The world No….
[ad_1] CNN — Before a ball was even hit at this year’s US Open, many would have predicted three of the four semifinalists in the men’s draw. Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev have all been at this stage before. All have won at least one grand slam and the trio occupy the top…
[ad_1] CNN — For quite some time, American men have been threatening to break through tennis’ elite and, at this year’s US Open, it appears that time has finally come. For the first time since 2005, three Americans have progressed to the quarterfinals of the men’s draw. It also means there is guaranteed to be…
