Tag: Djokovic
Djokovic relishing being back in his ‘happy place’ Australia
Novak Djokovic of Serbia speaks at a news conference during the United Cup tennis tournament in Perth, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Trevor Collens) Novak Djokovic called Australia his “happy place” on Saturday as he prepared to kick off his season at the United Cup with a tricky clash against China’s fast-improving Zhang Zhizhen.…
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Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek to stay No 1 in 2024? Experts predict the ATP and WTA top eight in the year to come | Tennis News
Can Novak Djokovic continue to command the top spot in men’s tennis over the course of 2024? Or will younger stars threaten his domination? Can Iga Swiatek perform with consistent quality in the year ahead or will rivals like Coco Gauff or Aryna Sabalenka take her place at the summit of the women’s rankings? As…
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Djokovic says young rivals have awoken his inner ‘beast’
FILE PHOTO: Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 16, 2023 Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz with Serbia’s Novak Djokovic after winning the final REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo Novak Djokovic turns 37 next year but the Serbian says his appetite for success will only increase with young challengers awakening the…
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Jannik Sinner leads Italy to first Davis Cup triumph in 47 years after overcoming Novak Djokovic in semi-finals | Tennis News
Jannik Sinner followed up his heroics against Novak Djokovic, when he overcame the Serbian legend in the semi-finals, by leading Italy to their first Davis Cup title for 47 years. When Sinner was staring at three match points on Saturday with Italy 1-0 down to Serbia, it appeared hugely improbable that he would be lifting…
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‘Proud’ Sinner twice beats Djokovic to send Italy into Davis Cup final
Italy’s Jannik Sinner (R), Lorenzo Sonego (L) and Italy’s captain Filippo Volandri celebrate after winning against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic and Momir Kecmanovic during the men’s doubles semifinal tennis match between Italy and Serbia of the Davis Cup tennis tournament at the Martin Carpena sportshall, in Malaga on November 25, 2023. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO /…
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Djokovic: ‘I take responsibility’ for Serbia’s Davis Cup defeat
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts during the men’s doubles semifinal tennis match between Italy and Serbia of the Davis Cup tennis tournament at the Martin Carpena sportshall, in Malaga on November 25, 2023. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP) Novak Djokovic said he accepts responsibility for Serbia’s Davis Cup semifinal defeat to Italy on Saturday after…
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Djokovic claims record seventh ATP Finals crown
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic lifts the trophy after winning the final match against Italy’s Jannik Sinner at the ATP Finals tennis tournament in Turin on November 19, 2023. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP) Novak Djokovic claimed yet another record on Sunday with his seventh ATP Finals title, sweeping aside local hero Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-3…
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ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to set up final against unbeaten Jannik Sinner in Turin | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic is one win away from a record seventh ATP Finals title after easing past Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to secure a Sunday showdown with the unbeaten Jannik Sinner in Turin. World No 1 Djokovic saw off world No 2 Alcaraz 6-3 6-2 in 88 minutes to record a second straight victory over…
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ATP Finals: Reigning champion Novak Djokovic drawn to face home favourite Jannik Sinner in Turin showpiece | Tennis News
Defending champion Novak Djokovic has been placed in a group with home favourite Jannik Sinner for the ATP Finals in Turin. The draw for the season-ending, eight-player finals was made Thursday and saw Djokovic pitted against Sinner, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Holger Rune in the Green Group for the round-robin stage. Second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz headlines the…
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Novak Djokovic extends lead in ATP rankings
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic gestures during his men’s singles final match against Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov on day seven of the Paris ATP Masters 1000 tennis tournament at the Accor Arena – Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy – in Paris on November 5, 2023. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP) After winning a seventh Paris Masters at…
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