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Novak Djokovic is targeting an 11th Australian Open title and record 25th Grand Slam crown but faces an uphill battle against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. AFP Sport highlights five potential winners of the first Grand Slam of the year, which begins on Sunday: Novak Djokovic He may be 37 but the Serb can never…
6 Dec
Qatar Airways has appointed tennis star Novak Djokovic as its global brand ambassador and wellness advisor, announcing a multi-year partnership. The airline expressed pride in teaming up with the 24-time Grand Slam champion and 2024 Olympic gold medalist. The partnership, unveiled at the Altitude Wellness Centre in Al Maha Qatar Airways Crew Accommodation Building, positions…
5 Nov
Novak Djokovic said on Tuesday he will not defend his ATP Finals title due to an "ongoing injury" which has ended the 24-time Grand Slam champion's season. Tennis icon Djokovic was one of four players still battling for one of three remaining places at the season-ending event in Turin, which kicks off on Sunday, but…
13 Oct
World number one Jannik Sinner defeated 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Sunday to win the Shanghai Masters. Sinner took a crucial break in the fourth game of the second set to defeat the Serb in 1hr 37min and deny him a 100th career singles title. "He was just too good…
12 Oct
Novak Djokovic battled through "an incredible fight" with Taylor Fritz on Saturday, shrugging off physical discomfort to win 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) and set up a blockbuster Shanghai Masters final with world number one Jannik Sinner. Earlier the Italian beat Tomas Machac 6-4, 7-5, ensuring in the process that he will finish the year at the…
31 Aug
Novak Djokovic's latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title crashed to a halt on Friday as 28th-ranked Alexei Popyrin knocked the defend
25 Aug
Novak Djokovic, fueled by an emotional Olympic triumph, has new Grand Slam records in his sights at the US Open, where title rival Jannik Sinner hopes to shake off a doping controversy' READ ALSO:Djokovic wins Olympic gold to complete career Golden Slam Defending champion Djokovic can become the oldest Open era champion at…
4 Aug
Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday to claim a maiden Olympic title and become just the fifth player to complete a career Golden Slam. The 37-year-old Serb, competing in his fifth Games, came through 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/2) in an enthralling final at Roland Garros to add Olympic gold to his 24 Grand Slam…
21 May 2024
Novak Djokovic on Tuesday said Rafael Nadal was his favourite to win the French Open, despite the record 14-time champion struggling for fitness in the twilight of his career. World number one Djokovic -- who is playing on a wild card in the Geneva Open this week before the second Grand Slam of the year…
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