Tag: Novak
Novak Djokovic: World No 1 suffers shock straight-sets defeat by Alejandro Tabilo at Italian Open | Tennis News
Six-time champion Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Italian Open after suffering a comprehensive defeat to world No 32 Alejandro Tabilo in Rome. Chile’s Tabilo took full advantage of an error-strewn performance from world No 1 Djokovic to storm to a one-sided 6-2 6-3 victory in just 67 minutes. Seeking the 1,100th win of his…
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Novak Djokovic hoping to hit peak form for French Open, Wimbledon, Olympics and US Open stretch this summer | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic says he is yet to find his highest level as he prepares for his opening match of the Italian Open on Friday, live on Sky Sports. The men’s world No 1 has played in only three tournaments so far in 2024, losing in the semi-finals of both the opening Grand Slam of the…
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Italian Open Tennis: Draws, dates, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, but where are Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray? | Tennis News
All you need to know ahead of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome including draws, dates, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek, but where are Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray? The third clay-court ATP Masters 1000 event of the season will see the world’s best players compete at the Masters 1000 tennis tournament, held at…
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Monte-Carlo Masters: Novak Djokovic cruises to victory as Jack Draper narrowly beaten | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic returned to action at the Monte-Carlo Masters with a comfortable victory but Jack Draper was narrowly beaten by 10th seed Hubert Hurkacz. Djokovic was playing his first match since Indian Wells after choosing to skip Miami and then parting ways with long-time coach Goran Ivanisevic. With former doubles specialist and fellow Serb Nenad…
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Novak Djokovic ends successful partnership with coach Goran Ivanisevic | Tennis News
World No 1 Novak Djokovic has ended his highly successful partnership with Croatian coach Goran Ivanisevic shortly before the clay season gets into full swing, the Serb announced on Wednesday. Ivanisevic, who claimed the singles title at Wimbledon in 2001 after finishing runner-up in 1992, 1994 and 1998, joined Djokovic’s team in 2019 and helped…
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Novak Djokovic: Six-time Miami Open winner withdraws from event to balance private and professional schedules | Tennis News
Six-time Miami Open champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the tournament, citing the balance between his private and professional schedule. Djokovic’s announcement on his social media accounts follows his 6-4 3-6 6-3 defeat to unheralded Luca Nardi on Monday in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open. “At this stage of my career, I’m…
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Balls manufactured by Penn are causing controversy at Indian Wells with Emma Raducanu, Novak Djokovic having their say | Tennis News
There’s a lot more to tennis balls than you think. In fact, they have been caused some controversy on the ATP and WTA Tours in recent times and some players are not happy. When Iga Swiatek or Carlos Alcaraz crunch home a big forehand winner or show off their touch with a drop shot to…
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Novak Djokovic: Five-time champion defeats Aleksandar Vukic in three sets at BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic made a winning return to Indian Wells after a five-year hiatus from the event but only after being given a scare by world No 69 Aleksandar Vukic on Saturday night. Djokovic recorded the milestone 400th Masters 1000 win of his career with a 6-2 5-7 6-3 victory over the dangerous Vukic. “Five years…
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Indian Wells: Emma Raducanu, Cameron Norrie and Novak Djokovic in action at the unofficial fifth major | Tennis News
Here’s everything you need to know about Indian Wells, including the draw, who’s playing and the schedule. You can watch all the drama unfold live on Sky Sports. Live coverage the BNP Paribas Open continues on Saturday from 7pm, with Emma Raducanu and Cameron Norrie in action in the second round at 7pm – live…
Read More Novak Djokovic has not ruled out competing for Los Angeles Olympic gold in 2028 at age of 41 | Tennis News
World No 1 Novak Djokovic has not ruled out competing for the Los Angeles Olympic gold in 2028 at the age of 41. The 24-time Grand Slam winner has only managed a bronze in four trips to the Olympics, though he will have another opportunity to improve his medal record in Paris this summer. Djokovic…
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