Novak Djokovic

NOVAK DJOKOVIC is one Grand Slam title away from equalling Rafael Nadal's current record.

It's horrible because I still think if he would go to the US Open, would be able to play now, he is the favourite for me to win the title.” If travel restrictions aren’t relaxed in the next 10 days before the tournament begins, it will be the second time this season that he is unable to play a Major because of his vaccination status after being deported from Australia in January. If the world No 3 can win a fifth crown in Flushing Meadows he will pull ahead on 23 but one former pro still believes the Serb has the advantage in the Grand Slam race.

The Serbian champion, who has decided not to be vaccinated, is awaiting the latest moves from the US government after the Center for Disease Control announced ...

Now what needs to happen is every single one of these policies that discriminates against the unvaccinated needs to change. The top spot in the ATP rankings, this week in Cincinnati, is at great risk for Medvedev. So I would love to see him in New York, but if because of the rules of the government cannot be there, well... But if you ask me, if I were the one making the rules, of course I would play Novak." Therefore, the next few days will be decisive to discover the future of the Belgrade player. The last Slam of the year will be played from August 29 to September 11.

Eurosport tennis analyst thinks that Novak Djokovic has an edge over Rafael Nadal in the GOAT race despite a rough year. Djokovic has had a very rough year ...

I have absolutely no doubt about that because to me, he's the best tennis player, the most consistent tennis player out there. And Rafa Nadal, I think the clock is definitely ticking there.” Djokovic has had a very rough year results-wise as he was only able to win a handful of events.

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic poses with the 2021 Australian Open champion trophy. KELLY DEFINAREUTERS. While Novak Djokovic is still waiting for the ...

Now, it looks as though he might be free to return to Australia - in spite of the three-year visa ban he was issued at the start of the year as a result of to his deportation. He has been able to enter Australia to take part the Duel in the Pool contest between Australia and the United States since the regulations that prevented Djokovic from entering the country have now changed. Djokovic, who decided to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, flew to Australia in January only to be detained at Melbourne airport, refused entry and eventually deported from the country after losing the trial against the Australian state.

Top-ranked American male tennis player Taylor Fritz wasn't happy after seeing how his comments about Novak Djokovic's US Open participation were interpreted ...

At this past Wimbledon, Fritz reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal. But at the same time, I don't know how I feel about making exceptions just for one person just because of who they are. So it does seem like what's the harm of letting the best player in the world come play the US Open.

This year's will be a stellar edition for the Laver Cup. In the tournament organized by Roger Federer, all the Fab Four will play together for the first ...

Beyond, however, the emotions that the court can provide, the Laver Cup also wants to impress off the tennis court and it does so with Kate Middleton. The former Basel number one was the first announcement of the tournament, also giving clues as to what could be the date of his return this season after a year and a bit of hiatus. This year's will be a stellar edition for the Laver Cup.

Tennis - Murray defeated Djokovic in two tie breaks in the 2008 final.

He erased a break opportunity with a well-constructed attack and a backhand winner and held after a service winner to remain on the positive side. Andy lost only six points in six service games to keep momentum and claimed the tie break 7-4 following Djokovic's backhand error after 71 minutes. They went into the second tie break, and the Briton grabbed a thrilling rally at 4-4 with a backhand winner. After two hours and 23 minutes of exhausting battle, Murray took down the Australian Open champion in two tie breaks. Novak Djokovic stood on the other side of the net after ending Nadal's 32-match winning streak in the semi-final. He lost to Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon and Toronto before going all the way in Ohio for the most significant result in his career.

The top tennis players in the world bank millions of dollars in prize money over the course of their careers but even somebody like Novak Djokovic, ...

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Djokovic is one Grand Slam championship win behind Rafael Nadal but might not make the field for the final Major of the year due to travel restrictions. After a ...

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Matching his idol Pete Sampras, the 35-year-old from Belgrade has hoisted himself to 21 Grand Slams and shortened the gap that separates him from Rafael Nadal ...

It's horrible because I still think if he would go to the US Open, would be able to play now, he is the favourite for me to win the title. “I think now Novak Djokovic practices just like if he was going to the US Open. Novak Djokovic is still registered for the US Open, which will kick off on Monday 29 August in Flushing Meadows, but his presence is in strong doubt.

Rafael Nadal has extra US Open incentive with chance to break Novak Djokovic record · RAFAEL NADAL could walk away with more than just the trophy if he wins the ...

And it would give the Spaniard a chance to break one of Djokovic’s records at the end of the season if he could hold onto the top spot until the final tournament of 2022 has been played. If Nadal can win the US Open, he will return to the world No 1 spot - an extra incentive on top of the prospect of lifting a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam trophy. With no points to defend for the rest of the year, the Spaniard can become the oldest year-end No 1 if he can regain the ranking and stay there until the season is over.