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Roger Federer takes on Alexandr Dolgopolov
Struggling to regain form in 2013, Roger Federer claimed just one title and suffered 17 defeats. The Swiss comes out of the top 5 for the ... -
Andy Murray: Former World No. 1 earns 700th career victory with first win at Indian Wells | Tennis News
Andy Murray is coming off a set down then a breakdown in the deciding set to defeat Taro Daniel at Indian Wells; it was a second ... -
World number 1 Novak Djokovic set to return to court in Dubai for first time since Australian Open debacle
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – FEBRUARY 24: Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action against Malek Jaziri … [+] of Tunisia during day five of the ATP ... -
When Novak Djokovic apologized to Milos Raonic for leaving the court
Novak Djokovic and Milos Raonic faced off at the Australian Open 2020 for the tenth time. Novak picked up the tenth win over Milos at Rod ... -
‘Could give him fuel’: Darren Cahill believes Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open win will ignite Roger Federer’s desire to return
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have been involved in unforgettable battles. Their on-court rivalry began at the ATP Masters 1000 Miami in 2004. The Spaniard easily ... -
“Playing against Roger Federer is always special”
In a recent interview with Eurosport Tennis, Rafael Nadal fondly recalled the 2009 Australian Open final against Roger Federer. He remarked that playing against the Swiss ... -
Djokovic describes his Australian visa ordeal as unfortunate
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic, left, smiles during talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. Prosecutors for the Republic of ... -
Alexander Zverev admits he snubbed Rafa Nadal’s Australian Open win over Daniil Medvedev | Tennis | sport
Alexander Zverev has admitted to snubbing the hotly contested Australian Open final between Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev. After a grueling five-set affair, it was the ... -
Rafael Nadal wins the Australian Open, his 21st Grand Slam title
MELBOURNE, Australia — For an aging champion who has earned a reputation as one of the sport’s greatest competitors, it was a good way to stand ... -
Nadal and Medvedev will take part in the Australian Open final
MELBOURNE, Australia — Once again, the last defense against the No. 21 will be Daniil Medvedev. He’s got quite the temper, as he showed in an ... -
Murray wins the Australian Open for the first time since 2017 | News, Sports, Jobs
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Five years and five long sets later, five-time Australian Open runner-up Andy Murray has finally won another match at the season-opening Grand ... -
AUSTRALIAN OPEN: Nadal and Barty in the 1st round on Monday
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A look at the Australian Open which begins on Monday: AREA Hard courts SITE melbourne park PROGRAM There are separate day and ... -
Novak Djokovic “grateful” for reinstating Australian visa, but government could take it back
Melbourne, Australia – Tennis star Novak Djokovic won a court battle on Monday to stay in Australia to play at the Australian Open despite not having ... -
Novak Djokovic to defend Australian Open tennis title after COVID-19 vaccination exemption
Novak Djokovic ended speculation about his Australian Open title defense by announcing on Tuesday that he would compete in the Grand Slam tennis season opener after ... -
Australian Open 2022: French tennis star Benoit Paire rages after testing positive for Covid-19 for “250th time”, tennis news
Benoit Paire has had bad luck during the pandemic and another positive Covid test threatens to derail his Australian Open. French tennis player Benoit Paire has ... -
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic to withdraw from ATP Cup
Novak Djokovic has reportedly withdrawn from the ATP Cup as doubts escalate over his ability to compete in the Australian Open. Novak Djokovic’s announced decision to ... -
Australian Open 2022: Where Nick Kyrgios will start his summer
Nick Kyrgios has locked down where he will play his first tournament of the year before the Australian Open. The Australian-born tennis artist will kick off ... -
Jennifer Brady withdraws from Australian Open with foot injury, joins growing list of absentees
MELBOURNE, Australia – Jennifer Brady has become the latest withdrawn from next month’s Australian Open and two warm-up tennis tournaments due to injury. Australian Open officials ... -
Djokovic discreet on Australian Open plans
Novak Djokovic ended his roller coaster season with a Davis Cup loss on Friday and then vowed to make a decision on his participation in the ... -
When Roger Federer entered the exclusive “Club 100” for the second time
In 15 months (Wimbledon 2019 – Roland Garros 2020), Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have achieved one of the most incredible major records, becoming the first ... -
Summary of sports news: Tennis-Adelaide will host two Australian Open warm-ups; Soccer-Solskjaer pays for transfer failures and lack of cruelty and more
Here is a summary of current sports news. Tennis-Adelaide to host two Australian Open warm-ups Adelaide will host two tournaments, including Adelaide International, ahead of the ... -
Australian Open: Tennis Australia CEO says players must be vaccinated to play in grand slam
“It was very clear when the Prime Minister announced several weeks ago that in order to participate in the Australian Open, to enter Victoria, you will ... -
Rafael Nadal’s move increases pressure on Novak Djokovic amid COVID-19 vaccination line, says Todd Woodbridge
Tennis great Todd Woodbridge has expressed what millions of fans think about Novak Djokovic’s COVID-19 vaccination run following Rafael Nadal’s public pledge to the Australian Open. ... -
No unvaccinated Australian Open player says Victoria Prime Minister
Tennis – Australian Open – Men’s Singles Final – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 21, 2021 General view during the final between Serbian Novak Djokovic and ... -
Australian Open: no special offers to allow unvaccinated players to play
World number one Djokovic, up to 20 Grand Slam titles with Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal, refused to reveal his vaccine status again this week and ... -
Very unlikely Roger Federer will win the Grand Slam again
Former doubles world number one Todd Woodbridge doesn’t believe Roger Federer will win a Grand Slam again. Federer, 40, had two knee operations last year. Federer ... -
Novak Djokovic COVID-19 vaccine, Australian Open, message from Todd Woodbridge
Australian tennis legend Todd Woodbridge says it is likely that world No.1 Novak Djokovic will have no choice but to get the shot if he wants ... -
Indian Wells: US champs Raducanu and Medvedev back in action
Indian Wells this week returns to the tennis calendar after an absence of more than two-and-a-half years. The popular tournament, despite some high-profile withdrawals, has nevertheless ... -
Novak Djokovic’s vaccination theory is driving the internet wild
Novak Djokovic (pictured) was pictured at the SummerStage concert in Central Park, which has sparked speculation whether he had been vaccinated since the entry requirement for ... -
How has the world of tennis changed since the last BNP?
The world was a different place in March 2019, there is no doubt about it. While politics and the pandemic seem to have consumed our lives, ... -
Will Djokovic fight again in the Calendar Slam?
With Daniil Medvedev’s US Open title depriving Novak Djokovic of a historic grand slam on the calendar still high on the minds of many tennis fans, ... -
Nick Kyrgios’ announcement stuns the tennis world
Nick Kyrgios speaks to the media at the Laver Cup. (Photo by Adam Glanzman / Getty Images for Laver Cup) Nick Kyrgios stunned the tennis world ... -
Fans are devastated by Simona Halep’s split
Darren Cahill and Simona Halep celebrate after the 2018 Roland-Garros final (Photo by Corinne Dubreui – Pool / Getty Images) Simona Halep announced her separation with ... -
Is Roger Federer the only active player of his generation of tennis players?
It’s been 23 years (and it continues) since Swiss maestro Roger Federer turned pro on the ATP Tour. Federer’s first tournament took place in Switzerland (Gstaad), ... -
Rafael Nadal insider “surprised” by Novak Djokovic’s emotions at US Open | Tennis | sport
Novak Djokovic’s straight-set loss to Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final came as a shock to the tennis world, as the Serbian was only one ... -
Daniil Medvedev jokes that he would like to change the result of the 2019 US Open final against Rafael Nadal
Daniil Medvedev put in the best performance of his career in the 2021 US Open final last week, outscoring Novak Djokovic to win his first major ... -
With no date set for return, Naomi Osaka’s time in the top 10 is in jeopardy
Naomi Osaka has been one of the best players on the women’s tour since her stellar season in 2018. She has won four Slams, joining Monica ... -
‘Best available for tournament’: Feliciano Lopez hopes Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer return to Madrid Open 2022
Continuing the success, the Mutua Madrid Open got a contract extension until 2030 on the ATP circuit. Indeed, this is exciting news for the ATP Masters ... -
“I hated Roger Federer,” says Grand Slam champion
Returning to Roland Garros after reaching the semi-final in 2019, Roger Federer faced Denis Istomin in the first round in June. It was only the Swiss ... -
Luke Saville: In the service of inspiration | September 17, 2021 | All news | News and Features | News and Events
In our ‘Serving inspiration’ series, Luke Saville reflects on his biggest influences in his career and how he hopes to be a role model for others. ... -
“I felt good on the court and played aggressive tennis”
Back at Roland Garros after reaching the semi-final in 2019, Roger Federer met Denis Istomin in the first round in June. It was only the Swiss ... -
Injuries continue to haunt Milos Raonic, once again withdraws from 2021 Cincinnati Open
With the US Open in less than three weeks, the best in tennis are scrambling to prepare for the last Grand Slam of the year. However, ... -
Japanese Naomi Osaka’s career statistics deciphered
Last updated on 05 Aug 2021, 14:08 Naomi Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka recently retired from the National Bank Open hard court ... -
Tennis-Djokovic confirms he will participate in the Tokyo Games
Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Great Britain – July 11, 2021 Serbian Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his last ... -
“I don’t think I’m playing because he’s doing …”
When it comes to two holy monsters like Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, it’s hard not to mention record after record and tons of incredible stats. ... -
Cameron Norrie disappointed after Wimbledon exit against Federer
Cameron Norrie admitted he was disappointed with his performance in his third round loss to Roger Federer at Wimbledon. Norrie is the first graduate of the ... -
Wimbledon Day 2: Injury derails Serena as Federer escapes
A feeling Serena williams was forced to retire injured after Roger Federer was scared before injury took over his opponent on a dramatic day at Wimbledon ... -
Welcome back, Wimbledon: the Slam returns in the rain; Djokovic wins
Posted on Monday, June 28, 2021 | 9:42 a.m. Updated 15 minutes ago WIMBLEDON, England (AP) – Wimbledon returned on Monday after being canceled in 2020 ... -
No Wimbledon, no Tokyo Olympics, and now for Dominic Thiem as he prepares to defend his title at the US Open?
If 2020 has been the best year in Dominic Thiem’s ââcareer so far, 2021 is shaping up to be one of the worst. The Austrian ended ... -
“My legs” Matteo Berrettini trolls at a party with his girlfriend Ajla Tomljanovic and Donna Vekic
Italian tennis player Matteo Berrettini has made his way through the high rankings. The 25-year-old has been in some big games recently. Unlike most future players, ... -
Was his withdrawal from Roland Garros an unethical decision?
After playing a three-and-a-half-hour game against Dominick Koepfer in a late-night game against Philip Charier, Roger Federer worried fans during his post-match press conference when he ... -
Everything you need to know about Barbora Krejcikova
Czech professional Barbora Krejcikova was born in the city of Brno and took her first steps in the world of tennis at the age of 6. ... -
Which players reached the final and how can I watch it on UK TV?
The British Cameron Norrie was the furthest Briton to progress at Roland Garros, but lost to Nadal in the third round. Britain’s No.1 Dan Evans lost ... -
Roland-Garros: Novak Djokovic faces the “greatest challenge” to dethrone Rafael Nadal | Tennis News
Cameron Hogwood Interviews, comments and analyzes @ch_skysports Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic face off for the 58th time in their brilliant career as the Spaniard continues ... -
Nadal beats Schwartzman to reach Roland-Garros semi-final
Rafael Nadal’s hitting streak at Roland Garros is over. His pursuit of a record 21st Grand Slam title including 14 at Roland Garros remains intact. Nadal ... -
Serena Williams loses at Roland-Garros; Roger Federer retires | News, Sports, Jobs
United States Serena Williams play a comeback against Kazakhe Elena Rybakina in their fourth round match on Day 8 of the Roland Garros tennis tournament in ... -
At Roland Garros, Serena Williams goes to the fourth round
Success among older athletes is all the rage with Phil Mickelson winning the PGA Championship last month at age 50, Tom Brady winning a Super Bowl ... -
Was Naomi Osaka’s French Open boycott impacted by disgruntled players?
Former player and now manager Paul Kilderry sometimes flinched as he watched Sam Stosur do the press. âI felt a little sorry for her at times, ... -
Roland-Garros 2021: 3rd round television program, time, live broadcast | How to watch Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, more
When is the French Open on TV? Where can I stream the third round of Roland-Garros live for free? Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Roger Federer and ... -
Experts’ choice: who will reign at Roland Garros?
MASUR: âAsh is really in a good position. She has played well since Charleston. She retired from Rome but you feel she had played a lot ... -
ATP’s revised rating system is unnecessary: Zverev
sport US Open finalist Alexander Zverev says it’s “absurd” that he stays behind Roger Federer within the revised ATP Tour rating system throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, ... -
ATP Dubai Day 3 predictions together with Bautista Agut vs Ebden
There ought to be loads of tennis for the followers on Day 3 of the ATP Dubai Tennis Championships, with 15 video games on the schedule. ... -
Motion Audio’s sports activities broadcasts are like braille to your ears
THWOK. Ponk. Thwok. Ponk. THWOK. PONK. Thwok. The cheers intensified. Ponk. THWOK. The creaking of sneakers on the asphalt. PONK. Pause. Enthusiastic applause. Acknowledge it? In ... -
Tennis: Marseille’s triumph boosts vanity of recent No.2 Medvedev
REUTERS: Daniil Medvedev did not want factors from Sunday’s Marseille triumph to interchange Rafa Nadal as world quantity two, however the Russian mentioned it was an ...