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Novak Djokovic wanted other players to step up by putting their names on tennis antitrust lawsuit
Read full article: Novak Djokovic wanted other players to step up by putting their names on tennis antitrust lawsuitNovak Djokovic doesn’t want the antitrust lawsuit filed by the players’ association he co-founded to create a rift in tennis, but he also said Thursday that the athletes’ share of revenues and their influence both need to increase.
Novak Djokovic's players' association sued the groups that run tennis. Why and what do they want?
Read full article: Novak Djokovic's players' association sued the groups that run tennis. Why and what do they want?The tennis players' association co-founded by Novak Djokovic has sued the main groups that run the sport in a bid to gain more money and control.
Jannik Sinner’s deal with WADA to accept 3-month ban slammed by fellow tennis pros
Read full article: Jannik Sinner’s deal with WADA to accept 3-month ban slammed by fellow tennis prosTop-ranked Jannik Sinner accepting a three-month doping ban deal was slammed by his fellow tennis professionals on Saturday.
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic and new coach Andy Murray get a win against US teen in debut
Read full article: Australian Open: Novak Djokovic and new coach Andy Murray get a win against US teen in debutNovak Djokovic’s first match with former rival Andy Murray as his coach turned into a first-round victory at the Australian Open.
Sinner, Djokovic in opposite halves at the Australian Open, Sabalenka vs Stephens in 1st round
Read full article: Sinner, Djokovic in opposite halves at the Australian Open, Sabalenka vs Stephens in 1st roundDefending champion Jannik Sinner and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic have landed in opposite sides of the draw for the season’s first major, ruling out a replay of last year’s semifinal encounter.
All smiles as Djokovic and Kyrgios treat crowd to flashy shots in doubles win
Read full article: All smiles as Djokovic and Kyrgios treat crowd to flashy shots in doubles winExchanging smiles, laughs and flashy shots, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios have teamed up in doubles as they both returned to the court in preparation for the Australian Open.
Djokovic says players have 'been kept in the dark' on Sinner, Swiatek doping breaches
Read full article: Djokovic says players have 'been kept in the dark' on Sinner, Swiatek doping breachesOn the eve of his return to the court, Novak Djokovic has weighed in on the tennis’ high profile doping cases and criticized what he perceives as double standards in the sport.
Halep dismayed at how Swiatek's doping case was handled compared to her own
Read full article: Halep dismayed at how Swiatek's doping case was handled compared to her ownThe former Wimbledon and French Open tennis champion Simona Halep has expressed dismay at the way Iga Swiatek’s doping case was handled compared to her own.
Zzzzzzz: US Open tennis players take naps before matches, especially late ones
Read full article: Zzzzzzz: US Open tennis players take naps before matches, especially late onesPlenty of tennis players at the U.S. Open agree that there are benefits to taking a nap before a match, especially if they are due on court at night.
10-time champ Djokovic beats Fritz, will play Sinner in Australian Open semis
Read full article: 10-time champ Djokovic beats Fritz, will play Sinner in Australian Open semisNovak Djokovic has held off Taylor Fritz 7-6, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in 3 3/4 hours to reach the Australian Open semifinals for the 11th time.
Nick Kyrgios reveals he ended up in psychiatric ward during Wimbledon in 2019
Read full article: Nick Kyrgios reveals he ended up in psychiatric ward during Wimbledon in 2019Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has revealed he spent time in a psychiatric ward following a loss at Wimbledon in 2019 because of suicidal thoughts.
Kyrgios pleads guilty to assault, has no conviction recorded
Read full article: Kyrgios pleads guilty to assault, has no conviction recordedTennis star Nick Kyrgios has pleaded guilty in an Australian court to assaulting a former girlfriend during an argument in his hometown of Canberra in January 2021.
Coco Gauff, 18, reaches US Open quarterfinals for 1st time
Read full article: Coco Gauff, 18, reaches US Open quarterfinals for 1st timeCoco Gauff has reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time by coming back in each set to beat Zhang Shuai of China 7-5, 7-5 in front of a partisan crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Kyrgios would consider 1st-round US Open loss a win for him
Read full article: Kyrgios would consider 1st-round US Open loss a win for himIn one breath, Nick Kyrgios talks about heading into the U.S. Open with as much self-belief and good play as ever, coming off a runner-up finish at Wimbledon and some strong results on hard courts in recent weeks.
Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic pulls out of Montreal tournament
Read full article: Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic pulls out of Montreal tournamentNovak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming hard-court tournament in Montreal because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and therefore not allowed to enter Canada.
Djokovic tops Kyrgios for 7th Wimbledon, 21st Slam trophy
Read full article: Djokovic tops Kyrgios for 7th Wimbledon, 21st Slam trophyNovak Djokovic has defeated Nick Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) in the men’s final at the All England Club for a fourth consecutive Wimbledon championship and seventh overall.
Hampered Nadal gets past Fritz at Wimbledon; Kyrgios next
Read full article: Hampered Nadal gets past Fritz at Wimbledon; Kyrgios nextRafael Nadal extended his Grand Slam winning streak to 19 matches with a 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (10-4) victory over 11th-seeded Taylor Fritz in the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
Nadal beats Kyrgios in 3 sets at Indian Wells, goes to 19-0
Read full article: Nadal beats Kyrgios in 3 sets at Indian Wells, goes to 19-0Rafael Nadal defeated Nick Kyrgios 7-6 (0), 5-7, 6-4 to reach the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open in a match featuring obscenities, underhand serves and smashed rackets.
Nadal improves to 18-0 with win over Opelka at Indian Wells
Read full article: Nadal improves to 18-0 with win over Opelka at Indian WellsNursing a nagging foot injury, Rafael Nadal improved to 18-0 this season, edging Reilly Opelka 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5) on Wednesday in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open.
The Latest: Ash Barty wins drought-breaking Australian title
Read full article: The Latest: Ash Barty wins drought-breaking Australian titleAsh Barty has won the Australian Open final in straight sets against Danielle Collins to end a 44-year drought for Australian women at their home Grand Slam tournament.
Top-ranked Novak Djokovic spends religious day in detention
Read full article: Top-ranked Novak Djokovic spends religious day in detentionNovak Djokovic is spending one of his important religious holidays in an Australian detention hotel working on his challenge against deportation regardless of who made an error on the visa or the vaccination waiver or whatever.
No Novak yet but rest of tennis prepares for Australian Open
Read full article: No Novak yet but rest of tennis prepares for Australian OpenWhile the “will he or won’t he” question remains for No. 1 Novak Djokovic and his participation in the Australian Open the rest of the tennis world returns to work this week to prepare for the season’s first major.
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The Latest: Medvedev rallies from 2 sets down at Wimbledon
Read full article: The Latest: Medvedev rallies from 2 sets down at WimbledonSecond-seeded Daniil Medvedev came from two sets down to beat former Wimbledon finalist Marin Cilic and reach the fourth round of the grass-court Grand Slam for the first time.
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Injured Djokovic advances to quarters at Australian Open
Read full article: Injured Djokovic advances to quarters at Australian OpenSerbia's Novak Djokovic hits a backhand return to Canada's Milos Raonic during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. For anyone curious about the severity of his injury, he put it into context after qualifying for the Australian Open quarterfinals for the 12th time. The eight-time Australian Open champion planned to spend most of the next two days recovering ahead of his quarterfinal against sixth-seeded Alexander Zverev. “If you’re here, it’s for a reason - there’s no doubt about it,” Dimitrov said after his 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 win. AdAnd not since Patrick McEnroe — John’s brother — in 1991 has a man ranked as low as 114th made it to the Australian Open quarterfinals.
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Australian Open goes quiet as lockdown keeps crowds away
Read full article: Australian Open goes quiet as lockdown keeps crowds awayKarolina Muchova of the Czech Republic serves to compatriot Karolina Pliskova during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. Crowds were gone from the Australian Open on Saturday because of a five-day hard lockdown imposed by the state government to contain an outbreak of COVID-19 cases. And with the lack of fans, players were faced with an all-too-familiar feeling: a distinct lack of buzz. The Australian Open was allowed to continue during the lockdown — but without fans. He struggled without a crowd in a warm-up tournament before the Australian Open.
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Djokovic: "makes my heart full" to see Aussie Open crowd
Read full article: Djokovic: "makes my heart full" to see Aussie Open crowdSerbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating France's Jeremy Chardy during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. I really, really appreciate your support in coming out tonight." 7 Aryna Sabalenka, two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, French Open winner Iga Swiatek and 2019 U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu, returning from 15 months on the sidelines. Playing in her 21st Australian Open, the elder Williams beat Kirsten Flipkens 7-5, 6-2. Two weeks in hard lockdown didn't help 2016 Australian Open winner Angelique Kerber, who lost to Bernarda Pera.
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Nadal sidelined; team Djokovic wins to open ATP Cup defense
Read full article: Nadal sidelined; team Djokovic wins to open ATP Cup defenseSerbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Canada's Denis Shapovalov in their ATP Cup match in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair)MELBOURNE – Rafael Nadal didn't make it for Spain's ATP Cup opener because of a sore back, deciding it wasn't worth the risk a week ahead of the Australian Open. Nadal played more of a hand in that, with Djokovic limiting his time on court because of a blister. Back at Melbourne Park, where he has won a record eight Australian Open titles, he had plenty of energy to consume. Osaka, who won the U.S. Open last year and the Australian Open in 2019, will next face No.