Novak Djokovic has announced he will withdraw from next week’s Australian Open warm-up tournament in Adelaide to concentrate on preparations for the year’s first Grand Slam at Melbourne Park. The 38-year-old Serbian made the announcement via social media, citing physical readiness as the reason for his decision. Read More: Novak Djokovic steps away from Professional Tennis […]
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Novak Djokovic steps away from Professional Tennis Players Association
Novak Djokovic announced on Sunday that he is stepping away from the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), the advocacy group he co-founded, citing concerns over transparency and governance. Djokovic, who co-launched the PTPA with Vasek Pospisil in 2020 to strengthen player representation, said his decision was also influenced by how his voice and image had […]
Djokovic Falls Ill, Knocked Out by World No. 204
SHANGHAI: World No. 204 Valentin Vacherot pulled off one of tennis’s biggest shocks by beating Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 in the Shanghai Masters semi-final on Saturday. Djokovic, clearly struggling with illness, was treated several times courtside and even vomited during the match. Despite breaking early, the 38-year-old Serbian could not keep up physically as Vacherot, […]
Djokovic into Shanghai Masters semis as Vacherot’s fairytale run continues
Fourth seed Novak Djokovic battled past a spirited Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 on Thursday to reach the Shanghai Masters semifinals for a 10th time, setting up a clash with surprise package and world No. 204 Valentin Vacherot. In challenging conditions, Djokovic was made to work harder than the scoreline suggests by his Belgian opponent, who […]
Tennis stars suffer, wilt and quit in ‘brutal’ China heat
Novak Djokovic threw up, Alexander Zverev poured sweat out of his shoe and Emma Raducanu quit her match with dizziness — and the bad news for the world’s top tennis players is that more baking weather is to come in China this week. Denmark’s Holger Rune called the temperatures of more than 30C and humidity […]
Djokovic ‘hangs by rope’ before battling into Shanghai last 16
Novak Djokovic said he had been “hanging by a rope” before battling through to the Shanghai Masters last 16 with a 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 win over qualifier Yannick Hanfmann on Sunday. The 38-year-old Serb is looking to win a record-extending fifth title in Shanghai but was given a mighty scare by the 150th-ranked German. Djokovic […]
‘Suffering’ Djokovic fights past Cilic in Shanghai opener
Novak Djokovic said he had to “fire up all engines” as he overcame a stodgy first set to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Friday, beating fellow veteran Marin Cilic 7-6 (7/2), 6-4. The 38-year-old Serb is aiming for a record-extending fifth title in Shanghai, where he was greeted by rapturous cheers […]
Djokovic ‘motivated’ to hit clay running
MONTE CARLO: Novak Djokovic says he is “motivated” to make a better than usual start to the clay-court season in Monte Carlo as he tunes up for a 23rd Grand Slam bid at the French Open. The Serb is back on court after failing to get a waiver to enter the United States for last […]
Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia over vaccination status
MELBOURNE: World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia on Thursday amid a storm of protest about a decision to grant him a medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccination requirements to play in the Australian Open. The tennis star was transported to a quarantine hotel in Melbourne after being held at the city’s […]
Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to win men’s French Open
Novak Djokovic fought back from two sets down to beat Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-7(6) 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 to win the French Open title for the second time on Sunday. The Serbian world number one increased his Grand Slam tally to 19 titles, and is now one adrift of the men’s record held […]