Tag: Djokovic
Jannik Sinner eyes Djokovic semifinal at Australian Open 2024
Italy’s Jannik Sinner hits a return against Netherlands’ Botic van de Zandschulp during their men’s singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 14, 2024. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) Jannik Sinner admitted he already has half an eye on an Australian Open semifinal against Novak Djokovic…
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Djokovic bids for Grand Slam history at Australian Open 2024
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic speaks at a press conference in Melbourne on January 13, 2024 ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship starting on January 14. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) Novak Djokovic launches his bid for Grand Slam history at the Australian Open on Sunday against 18-year-old qualifier Dino Prizmic as Aryna Sabalenka starts…
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Australian Open: Men’s singles draw as Andy Murray could face Novak Djokovic in the third round | Tennis News
The full draw for the 2024 Australian Open men’s singles tournament in Melbourne. First Round Novak Djokovic (Srb) (1) vs Qualifier Alexei Popyrin (Aus) vs Marc Polmans (Aus) Yannick Hanfmann (Ger) vs Gael Monfils (Fra) Andy Murray (Gbr) vs Tomás Etcheverry (Arg) (30) Adrian Mannarino (Fra) (20) vs Stan Wawrinka (Sui) Alexander Shevchenko vs Jaume…
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Djokovic to Sinner: Five men to watch at Australian Open 2024
Djokovic to Sinner: Five men to watch at Australian Open 2024. –AP/AFP FILE PHOTOS Novak Djokovic is targeting an 11th Australian Open title and in the absence of injured Rafael Nadal several younger players are out to stop him. AFP Sport highlights five men to watch when the first Grand Slam of the year begins…
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Djokovic wrist injury dooms Serbia to Australia defeat
A trainer massages the right arm of Novak Djokovic of Serbia in a break in his match against Alex de Minaur of Australia during the United Cup tennis tournament in Perth, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Trevor Collens) Novak Djokovic suffered a frustrating fitness saga as a wrist problem led to the Serb’s upset…
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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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