Novak Djokovic

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AA Edit | Djokovic remains indefatigable

The remarkable thing about Djokovic’s march to the title at the US Open this time was the crowd was wholly behind him.

12 Sep 2023 12:17 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron. (AFP File Photo)

Shobhaa De | Why we chose to go to Belgrade over Paris…

We landed in Belgrade from Budapest to face white heat and an unimpressive airport.

29 Jul 2023 12:10 AM

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, right, celebrates with his trophy after beating Serbia's Novak Djokovic, left, in the men's singles final on day fourteen of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Sunday, July 16, 2023. AP/PTI

AA Edit | New Wimbledon champ is like a breath of fresh air

Alcaraz demonstrated capabilities on court that should see him dominate world tennis along with his colourful extended family of supporters

18 Jul 2023 12:34 AM

AA Edit | Djokovic in a league of his own

Djokovic never aspired to win popularity contests, just Grand Slams with a singular mental focus that is more easily said than achieved

14 Jun 2023 12:15 AM

In this file photo taken on October 24, 2017 Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates after winning against Frances Tiafoe of the US at the Swiss Indoors ATP 500 tennis tournament in Basel. - Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is to retire after next week's Laver Cup, he said on September 15, 2022. (Photo: AFP)

AA Edit | Exit Fedex: An era ends

It is doubtful if anyone will play the game with the elegance of Federer and his refined on-court manners

17 Sep 2022 12:06 AM

Serbia's Novak Djokovic poses with his trophy after defeating Australia's Nick Kyrgios during the men's singles final tennis match on the fourteenth day of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2022. (Photo: AFP)

AA Edit | Djoker has the last laugh

The grace of a champion was audible in Djokovic’s words, as much as the craft in his game

11 Jul 2022 11:18 PM

Novak Djokovic loses fight against Australia deportation

The 34-year-old defending champion and first seed had been scheduled to play in the evening of the first day

16 Jan 2022 2:41 PM

Novak Djokovic will face Matteo Berrettini in the Wimbledon final. (Photo: AFP)

Novak Djokovic eyes 20th Slam against heavyweight Berrettini in Wimbledon final

The Serbian will move level with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on career majors with a victory

10 Jul 2021 6:37 PM

Marija Cicak. (Photo: Twitter/Wimbledon)

Marija Cicak to be first woman to umpire Wimbledon men's final

The All England Club confirmed that the 43-year-old from Croatia will oversee Sunday's clash between Novak Djokovic and Matteo Barrettini

10 Jul 2021 5:08 PM

Djokovic, Federer in Wimbledon landmarks as title showdown nears

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer move closer to a Wimbledon title showdown on Wednesday when they make landmark appearances in the quarters

06 Jul 2021 6:10 PM

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during his match against Britain's Jack Draper in the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Novak Djokovic eyes third round on Wimbledon's courts for concern

World number one Djokovic has a 9-2 record over the South African.

30 Jun 2021 6:11 PM

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts after losing a point to Britain's Jack Draper during the men's singles match of the Wimbledon in London on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Djokovic slides to victory as Wimbledon makes soggy return

Djokovic overcame an early scare before getting his bid for a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title off to a winning start

29 Jun 2021 1:29 AM

At the end of the four-hour and 11-minute final, Djokovic handed his racquet to the youngster who was then pictured on TV jumping for joy and in shock at the gesture. (Photo:Twitter)

Djokovic gives match-winning racquet to boy 'with right tactics'

Novak Djokovic said he gave away his French Open winning racquet to a young boy watching courtside for 'giving me the right tactics'

15 Jun 2021 12:21 AM

Novak Djokovic, one of the three knights of modern tennis, turned on his best game on the hardcourt at the Rod Laver arena he can call his own backyard for having won nine times and never having been beaten in an Australian Open final. (Photo: AP)

AA Edit | Cyborgs of tennis

If tennis is all about eliminating errors, then Djokovic is just that champion

23 Feb 2021 4:41 AM

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, checks a linesman after hitting her with a ball in reaction to losing a point to Pablo Carreno Busta, of Spain, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, in New York. Djokovic defaulted the match. (AP)

Novak Djokovic defaulted from US Open for striking line judge

The world number one apologized for hitting the ball in disgust after losing his serve to go 6-5 down in the first set to Spain's Busta

07 Sep 2020 12:12 PM

As a non-contact sport, tennis should lend itself more readily to a near normal comeback provided proper precautions are in place. AFP Photo

AA Edit | Don’t ‘Djoke’ with COVID-19

The all-time great may personally nurse arcane beliefs like being an anti-vaxxer, as people who shun the science of vaccination are called

26 Jun 2020 6:49 PM

Dominic Thiem of Austria reacts after winning a match at the Australian Open. AFP Photo

Dominic Thiem for helping needy communities than struggling players

There were sections of society that needed more urgent help during the economic crisis caused by the pandemic than his fellow competitors

27 Apr 2020 10:19 AM

Serbia's Novak Djokovic gestures as he holds the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after defeating Austria's Dominic Thiem in the final of the Australian Open. AP Photo

Regional events will kickstart tennis season, predicts Novak Djokovic

With quarantine models different in countries, it will be difficult for the Tour to start as it hops from one country to another

22 Apr 2020 9:24 AM

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Twitter Photo

Federer, Nadal, Djokovic let fans eavesdrop on their convos

The Big Three were joined by Andy Murray in a casual conversation

21 Apr 2020 9:37 AM

ONE SANE VOICE: John Millman of Australia. AP Photo

'They needed a pandemic to realise lower-ranked players should have been paid better'

World number 43 John Millman said the unfairness of the lower tours meant he had always been uncomfortable with the top heavy sport

20 Apr 2020 1:03 PM

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