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US Open: Novak Djokovic defeats fellow countryman Laslo Djere, while Coco Gauff also advances | Tennis News
Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff made it into the third round of the US Open after they both came through their night matches on Wednesday. Serbian star Djokovic was given a workover for the first couple of sets, with the 37-year-old even receiving an abdominal massage at one point, before his fellow countryman…
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Djokovic starts record bid with straight-set win
Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts after defeating Radu Albot, of Moldova, during a first round match of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic began his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title and tied Roger Federer with his 89th match…
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Djokovic ‘feels the drive’ heading into US Open title defense
Novak Djokovic of Serbia practices ahead of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 24, 2024 in New York City. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic still feels the pull of tennis history as he aims to become the first man in 16 years to successfully defend his…
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Djokovic seeks 25th Grand Slam title after getting Olympic gold
Novak Djokovic of Serbia practices ahead of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 24, 2024 in New York City. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP NEW YORK — As big a deal as finally winning an Olympic gold medal was to Novak Djokovic, as much as he has accomplished in tennis…
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US Open 2024: Men’s draw, schedule, results with Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner in action | Tennis News
The full draw, and results, from the men’s singles event at the 2024 US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York. Men’s Singles Draw (Seedings in brackets) – British players in bold First Round Top Half Jannik Sinner (Ita) (1) v MacKenzie McDonald (USA) QUALIFIER v Alex Michelsen (USA) QUALIFIER v Stan Wawrinka (Swi) Christopher…
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Djokovic targets Slam record at US Open, Sinner under cloud
Novak Djokovic of Serbia acknowledges the crowd before playing with former professional tennis player John McEnroe against Andre Agassi and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during the Stars of the Open exhibition match ahead of the US Open. Sarah Stier/Getty Images/AFP Novak Djokovic, fired up by his emotional Olympic Games triumph, targets new Grand Slam records…
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Djokovic wins his first Olympic gold medal, beats Carlos Alcaraz
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic blows a kiss after defeating Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s singles tennis final at the Roland Garros stadium during the Paris Olympics 2024, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) PARIS — Novak Djokovic won his first Olympic gold medal by beating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2)…
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Djokovic, Alcaraz to clash in Paris Olympics gold medal showdown
Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during a break as he plays against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy during their men’s singles semifinals tennis match, at the Paris Olympics 2024, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) A fired-up Novak Djokovic on Friday reached his first Olympic final, where…
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Djokovic, Alcaraz close in on Olympics showdown as Nadal exits
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic returns to Germany’s Dominik Koepfer during their men’s singles third round tennis match on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Stadium during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Paris on July 31, 2024. (AFP) PARIS – Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz overcame crushing humidity on Wednesday to stay on course for…
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Olympics 2024: Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal in straight sets in second-round clash at Roland Garros | Olympics News
Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal 6-1 6-4 as two of tennis’ great champions clashed in the second round of the Olympic men’s singles at Roland Garros. The much-anticipated matchup between record 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic and Nadal, a 14-time winner of the French Open, initially proved to be a bit of a damp squib…
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