In a match that stunned the packed crowd at Wimbledon Centre Court, 21-year-old Carlos Alcaraz of Spain decisively defeated 37-year-old Novak Djokovic, denying the veteran a record 25th Grand Slam title. Alcaraz’s 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) victory highlighted the young Spaniard’s dominance, as Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, appeared powerless throughout the match. Alcaraz’s victory Read More…
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Italy secures Davis Cup final spot after Jannik Sinner’s heroics
Italy’s resurgence in the Davis Cup reached a pinnacle after a 25-year hiatus, as Jannik Sinner’s stellar performance propelled them into the finals. Sinner’s words echoed his intense determination, stating, “I just tried to push in every single point… It’s all part of tennis.” Sinner, in an exceptional singles match, saved three match points to Read More…
Djokovic advances to Paris Masters semi-finals, setting up clash with Rublev
World number one Novak Djokovic continued his quest for a seventh Paris Masters title with a quarter-final victory over Holger Rune on Friday. Djokovic’s steady performance avenged his previous year’s defeat by the resilient young player, winning 7-5, 6-7(3), 6-4. He now prepares for a semi-final showdown against Russian fifth seed Andrey Rublev, who overcame Read More…
Novak Djokovic stages comeback to reach Paris Masters quarterfinals
The world’s top-ranked tennis player, Novak Djokovic, displayed his resilience as he fought back to defeat Tallon Griekspoor with a score of 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-4 on Thursday, securing his spot in the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters. Unlike his smooth performance in the second round, Djokovic appeared rusty in only his second singles match since Read More…
Djokovic clinches U.S. Open title, equals Grand Slam record
Novak Djokovic refused to let Daniil Medvedev thwart his pursuit of history for a second time. In a fierce battle, Djokovic triumphed over the Russian with a score of 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-3 to secure the U.S. Open title on Sunday. This victory also marked a historic milestone as Djokovic equalled Margaret Court’s record of 24 Read More…
Novak Djokovic ends Ben Shelton’s dream U.S. Open run with flair
In a captivating semi-final showdown at the U.S. Open, the seasoned Novak Djokovic terminated Ben Shelton’s remarkable dream run in three sets, adding a twist by replicating the young American’s favored on-court celebration. Djokovic, the seasoned veteran, withstood a late-match resurgence from the 20-year-old Shelton, securing his place in his 10th U.S. Open final. To Read More…
Novak Djokovic Triumphs Over Carlos Alcaraz in Cincinnati Open Epic
Novak Djokovic displayed his unrivalled resilience by surmounting a match point and sweltering conditions to vanquish world number one Carlos Alcaraz 5-7, 7-6(7), 7-6(4) in a nail-biting spectacle on Sunday, clinching the Cincinnati Open championship. A symphony of heart-pounding moments unfolded as Djokovic, after a marathon four-hour clash, collapsed onto his back and dramatically tore Read More…
Djokovic calls Alcaraz clay’s best
Carlos Alcaraz, one of the main candidates for the French Open crown, is the man to defeat on clay, according to the world’s top player, Novak Djokovic. After starting an injury-plagued season with the Buenos Aires crown, Alcaraz won back-to-back claycourt championships in Barcelona and Madrid. After the current Italian Open, Alcaraz is positioned to Read More…
Ice-cool Djokovic tames fiery Kyrgios to continue Wimbledon love story
Novak Djokovic stayed serene amid a frenzied atmosphere to tame fiery Australian Nick Kyrgios in an engrossing final on Sunday, lifting a seventh Wimbledon trophy and taking his Grand Slam title count to 21. Rallying from a set down, Djokovic exhibited ice-cool nerves in sweltering conditions to win 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3) for his fourth Read More…
Djokovic flies out of Australia after losing court appeal
Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic flew out of Australia on Sunday after a court upheld the government’s decision to cancel his visa, capping days of drama over the country’s COVID-19 entry rules and his unvaccinated status. The unanimous ruling by a three-judge Federal Court bench dealt a final blow to Djokovic’s hopes of chasing a record Read More…