Top-seeded Novak Djokovic has reached the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International where he will face Denis Shapovalov. Djokovic defeated Quentin Halys 7-6 (3) 7-6 (5) on Thursday, and Canadian Shapovalov beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-3 to advance. Djokovic and other top players are using this event as a warm-up for …
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Read More »Novak Djokovic back in Australia following high-profile visa ban | CNN
CNN — Novak Djokovic is back in Australia, according to a spokesperson with Tennis Australia, nearly a year after his high-profile visa ban from the country over his stance on the Covid-19 vaccination. The 21-time grand slam champion is slated to open his 2023 tennis season next week in Adelaide …
Read More »Cheeky Kyrgios ‘guarantee’ for Djokovic rematch
Nick Kyrgios has given a ringing endorsement to innovative new teams tournaments as he prepares for a mouthwatering rematch with Novak Djokovic on Thursday (AEDT). The Australian showman is the headline act for the Eagles team in the inaugural World Tennis League which starts in Dubai on Tuesday (AEDT). Kyrgios …
Read More »Casper Ruud ruthless against Andrey Rublev, sets up final clash with Novak Djokovic in Turin
The third-seeded Norwegian thrashed Rublev in straight sets 6-2 6-4, playing ice cool tennis with consistency and power throughout the encounter, as he converted four of four break points to earn a comfortable victory. A late surge from Rublev in the second set, during which he recovered from …
Read More »Icon hails ‘the best scenario’ after Djokovic twist
Todd Woodbridge has hailed the looming return of Novak Djokovic to the Australian Open as “the best scenario” following the government’s decision to overturn the Serbian superstar’s visa ban. Djokovic was hit with a three-year ban from entering Australia after he was deported on the cusp of this year’s tournament …
Read More »Novak Djokovic hit with US Open ban
Since October last year, the United States has banned non-vaccinated visitors. The 21-time Grand Slam winner confirmed his absence via his official Twitter account. He wrote: “Sadly, I will not be able to travel to NY this time for US Open. Thank you [fans] for your messages of love and …
Read More »Novak Djokovic wins seventh Wimbledon title, his 21st Grand Slam
Tennis star, Novak Djokovic defeated Nick Kyrgios during the men’s singles final tennis match of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships on Sunday , July 10. It was Djokovic’s a seventh Wimbledon title and 21st Grand Slam. He won with a four-set triumph over Nick Kyrgios, whose challenge unravelled after a blistering …
Read More »Underdog set for dream Djokovic showdown
It is, to be sure, the stuff of movies: An oft-injured guy ranked outside the top 100, making his Grand Slam debut thanks to a wild card, knocks out two seeded players on his way to a fourth-round matchup at Wimbledon against none other than No. 1 Novak Djokovic, the …
Read More »Novak Djokovic gets Wimbledon title defense off the ground with battling win
On the first day of action at Wimbledon, Djokovic opened play under the roof of Centre Court in a bid to win his fourth straight title at SW19 and first grand slam of the year. The top seed’s victory against Kwon was perhaps not as routine as some expected. First, …
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