Tag: Djokovic
Jannik Sinner takes over No. 1 spot from Djokovic
Italy’s Jannik Sinner reacts after winning the first set during his men’s singles semi final match against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz on Court Philippe-Chatrier on day thirteen of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on June 7, 2024. (Photo by Bertrand GUAY / AFP) Jannik Sinner’s anticipated rise to world…
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Djokovic withdrawal shakes up French Open
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic falls on the court during his men’s singles round of sixteen match against Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo on Court Philippe-Chatrier on day nine of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on June 3, 2024. (AFP) PARIS, France – Novak Djokovic’s worst fears materialized as a knee injury…
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Novak Djokovic pulls out of French Open due to knee injury | Tennis News
World No 1 Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the French Open ahead of his quarter-final match due to a knee injury. Top seed and defending champion Djokovic was scheduled to play Casper Ruud in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. Norwegian seventh seed Ruud will therefore progress straight to the semi-finals. Djokovic’s withdrawal ends his quest…
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Novak Djokovic: Defending champion isn’t sure he can continue at the French Open after injuring right knee | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic is uncertain he will be able to play in the French Open quarter-finals on Wednesday after injuring his right knee and needing anti-inflammatory tablets during an epic fourth-round victory over Francisco Cerundolo. The world No 1 limped into the quarter-finals at Roland Garros after defying a knee injury to come through the longest…
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Novak Djokovic: Defending champion and world No 1 wins another five-set French Open epic at Roland Garros | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic battled injury and fatigue to survive another near five-hour, five-set French Open thriller with a 6-1 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 victory over Francisco Cerundolo on Monday. The 37-year-old tweaked his knee and received four medical timeouts for the problem, but despite his movement being hampered, Djokovic refused to surrender, and he battled back…
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Very good morning as Djokovic battles back in French Open epic
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti with a timer reading 4 hours and 28 minutes at the end of their men’s singles match on Court Philippe-Chatrier on day seven of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on June 2, 2024. (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND /…
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Novak Djokovic: Defending champion and world No 1 survives French Open epic against Lorenzo Musetti | Tennis News
Defending champion and world No 1 Novak Djokovic survived a five-set near five-hour epic against Lorenzo Musetti in the latest-ever finish to a match in French Open history. The reigning champion showcased the iron will that has made him one of the game’s greatest players to avoid defeat in a thrilling contest that got underway…
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Djokovic untroubled at French Open as fans hit by alcohol ban
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic plays a shot against Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday, May 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) Novak Djokovic reached the French Open last 32 for the 19th successive year on Thursday as Roland Garros organizers…
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French Open: Novak Djokovic defeats Roberto Carballes Baena in straight sets to reach third round at Roland Garros | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic won 14 of the last 17 games to comfortably dispose of Roberto Carballes Baena in straight sets in their second-round clash at the French Open. A vintage display from Djokovic saw the defending champion and world No 1 break Carballes Baena’s serve five consecutive times at one point on his way to an…
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Djokovic ‘won’t get too excited’ after winning French Open start
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic plays a backhand return to France’s Pierre-Hugues Herbert during their men’s singles match on Court Philippe-Chatrier on day three of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on May 28, 2024. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) Defending champion Novak Djokovic reached the French Open second round…
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