Novak Djokovic

Djokovic ‘Expects Fireworks’ Against Rune
08 Jul

Djokovic ‘Expects Fireworks’ Against Rune

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Novak Djokovic says he expects “fireworks on court” when he takes on Holger Rune for a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Monday. The 24-time Grand Slam champion is 16 years Rune’s senior but doesn’t underestimate the challenge the Dane will pose when they close proceedings on Centre Court. “Rune’s a spectacular player, no doubt. He loves the big stage, loves playing on grass. I think he’s a very, very tricky opponent,” said second seed Djokovic. The 37-year-old is going for an eighth Wimbledon title and record 25th Grand Slam overall. “It’s going to take my best tennis to win,”…
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US Open: Novak Djokovic Wins 24th Grand Slam Title, Dedicates It To Kobe Bryant
11 Sep

US Open: Novak Djokovic Wins 24th Grand Slam Title, Dedicates It To Kobe Bryant

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Novak Djokovic won a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title by outlasting Daniil Medvedev in a punishing US Open final in New York. The 36-year-old Serb won 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 but the straight-set scoreline does not tell how deep he had to dig. A comfortable opening set was followed by a brutal second which lasted one hour and 44 minutes. After the pair exchanged breaks early in the third, Djokovic took control to level Margaret Court’s 50-year record. “It obviously means the world to me,” said Djokovic on winning his 24th major. “I’m really living my childhood dream to…
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Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic Beats Rublev To Set Up Sinner Semi-Final
12 Jul

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic Beats Rublev To Set Up Sinner Semi-Final

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Novak Djokovic came through a bruising battle with seventh seed Andrey Rublev to maintain his bid for a record-equaling eighth Wimbledon men’s title. The Serb, also aiming to match Margaret Court’s record of 24 major singles titles, fought back to win 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-3 in the quarter-finals. Second seed Djokovic, 36, will play Italy’s Jannik Sinner in the last four. Sinner, 21, reached his first Grand Slam semi-final by beating Russian Roman Safiullin 6-4 3-6 6-2 6-2. In contrast, Djokovic will contest a 46th major semi-final – having equalled Roger Federer’s all-time men’s record – when the pair meet…
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Novak Djokovic Claims Record 23rd Grand Slam Title With French Open Win
12 Jun

Novak Djokovic Claims Record 23rd Grand Slam Title With French Open Win

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Novak Djokovic showed his greatness once again by overcoming a sticky start to win a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam title with victory over Norway’s Casper Ruud in the French Open final. Djokovic, 36, was far from his best in the initial stages but his quality in a first-set tie-break laid the platform for a 7-6 (7-1) 6-3 7-5 victory. The Serb moves into the outright lead of men’s majors ahead of Rafael Nadal. He also becomes the first man to win all four majors at least three times. Victory on the Paris clay moves Djokovic alongside Serena Williams in…
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ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic Beats Casper Ruud To Equal Roger Federer’s Record
21 Nov

ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic Beats Casper Ruud To Equal Roger Federer’s Record

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Former world number one Novak Djokovic beat Casper Ruud for a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title. The 35-year-old Serbian overcame his Norwegian opponent 7-5 6-3 in Turin on Sunday. Victory for Djokovic in the season-ending event caps a year in which he was forced to miss two majors because of his reluctance to take a Covid-19 vaccination. He last won an ATP Finals title in 2015 and has matched Roger Federer's mark. Earlier, Britain's Joe Salisbury and American partner Rajeev Ram triumphed in the men's doubles event. Salisbury became the first Briton to win the doubles title as he and…
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Novak Djokovic Visa Ban Overturned Ahead Of Australian Open
16 Nov

Novak Djokovic Visa Ban Overturned Ahead Of Australian Open

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The path has been cleared for Novak Djokovic to play in the Australian Open, after the Australian government overturned a visa ban. The Serbian tennis star was detained in January over his refusal to be vaccinated against Covid. He was deported from the country 10 days later, despite mounting a successful legal challenge. At times dubbed "Fortress Australia", the country had some of the strictest pandemic restrictions in the world. When Djokovic arrived in Australia in January, Covid cases were skyrocketing and government rules required anyone entering the country be vaccinated, unless they had a valid medication exemption. He did…
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Novak Djokovic ‘Welcome’ To Play Australian Open If Granted A Visa
24 Oct

Novak Djokovic ‘Welcome’ To Play Australian Open If Granted A Visa

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Novak Djokovic could compete at the Australian Open in January but only if the government permit him to enter the country. Djokovic was deported from Australia at the last edition of the grand slam event as he has not had the Covid vaccine. As a result he is not permitted to re-enter the country until 2025 and tournament director Craig Tiley said he cannot speak to the government on the player’s behalf. “It’s not a matter we can lobby on,” said Tiley. “Novak and the federal government need to work out the situation and then we’ll follow any instruction after…
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