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Novak Djokovic reaches US Open third round
Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, waves as he walks onto the course for a second round match against Laslo Djere, of Serbia, of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) NEW YORK — A U.S. Open match that Novak Djokovic already expected to be difficult was threatening…
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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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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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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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Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz chase history in Sunday’s final | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic is chasing history, and Carlos Alcaraz continues to lay down a marker for the changing of the guard as the pair meet again in a Wimbledon men’s singles final on Sunday. Djokovic is bidding to win a 25th Grand Slam title and claim the all-time record for the most Grand Slam titles, ahead…
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Wimbledon: Alex De Minaur pulls out of Novak Djokovic quarter-final due to injury | Tennis News
Alex De Minaur has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon ahead of his quarter-final with Novak Djokovic due to a hip injury. De Minaur, the boyfriend of British number one Katie Boulter, sustained the issue at the end of his fourth-round victory over Arthur Fils on Monday. The ninth seed played down the scare despite…
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Novak Djokovic ready for Wimbledon ‘fireworks’
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts as he plays against Australia’s Alexei Popyrin during their men’s singles tennis match on the sixth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 6, 2024. (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE Seven-time…
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Wimbledon: Cameron Norrie beats Jack Draper as Novak Djokovic survives scare against Jacob Fearnley | Tennis News
Cameron Norrie won the all-British clash with rising star Jack Draper to reach the third round at Wimbledon, while Novak Djokovic overcame a terrific fightback from Jacob Fearnley. Draper had replaced Norrie as the country’s No 1 male player last month. But former semi-finalist Norrie found his form when it mattered in a 7-6 (7-3)…
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Wimbledon: British wild card Jacob Fearnley ‘intimidated’ at facing Novak Djokovic in the second round | Tennis News
British wild card Jacob Fearnley admits it will be a bit “intimidating” when he tackles 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon on Thursday. Fearnley only finished his five-year stint at Texas Christian University (TCU) in May and was ranked outside the top 500 until he won an ATP Challenger event in Nottingham as…
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Wimbledon 2024: Order of Play with Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu in action | Tennis News
Take a look at the Order of Play for Day Two of the Wimbledon Championships on all courts at the All England Club. (All times are BST, from 11am unless stated. Seeds in brackets, Brits in Bold) Centre Court – 1.30pm Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (Spa) vs (6) Marketa Vondrousova (Cze) Vit Kopriva (Cze) v (2)…
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