PARIS: Tennis legend Novak Djokovic is a week away from another milestone after equalling Steffi Graf‘s all-time record for most weeks spent at number one of 377.The 35-year-old Serbian remains top of the latest ATP rankings released on Monday bringing him level with the amount of weeks that Graf spent …
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The ATP will not take any action against former world number two Alexander Zverev following allegations of domestic abuse against the German, the men’s tennis governing body said on Tuesday.In October 2021, the ATP had launched an investigation into allegations levelled by his ex-girlfriend Olga Sharypova, who said in a …
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PARIS: Novak Djokovic reclaimed top spot in the ATP rankings released on Monday after winning his 22nd Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.The 35-year-old Serbian rose four places to dislodge Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, who missed the tournament through injury and dropped to second. Djokovic’s 10th Australian Open title means …
Read More »Novak Djokovic lost sleep to deal with hamstring problem | Tennis News
ADELAIDE: Novak Djokovic said he worked with his physiotherapist all night to fix a hamstring issue before the Serbian beat Sebastian Korda in the Adelaide International 1 final on Sunday ahead of this month’s Australian Open.Djokovic underwent treatment on his left leg during Saturday’s semi-final victory over Daniil Medvedev after …
Read More »Novak Djokovic shakes off hamstring issue to down Daniil Medvedev, reach Adelaide final | Tennis News
ADELAIDE: Novak Djokovic overcame an injury scare midway through his match against Daniil Medvedev on Saturday to mow down the Russian 6-3, 6-4 and storm into the Adelaide International 1 final, where he will take on unseeded American Sebastian Korda.In a blockbuster Australian Open warm-up meeting between the two former …
Read More »Novak Djokovic set to miss US events amid tightened vaccination requirements | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic is set to miss the Indian Wells and Miami Open ATP 1000 events this year if he remains unvaccinated against COVID-19, after United States authorities said non-nationals will need to have taken their shots to enter the country.A statement from the Transportation Security Administration on Wednesday said the …
Read More »Yuki Bhambri quits singles, targets doubles Grand Slam success | Tennis News
PUNE: Without any emotive rhetoric or balderdash, Yuki Bhambri says that he has quit the singles format.The 28-year-old, once considered a top-50 prospect, is the first big Indian player after Sania Mirza to quit the singles format to prolong his tennis career.Tired of a stop-start singles career due to knee …
Read More »We never wanted Federer to leave, Tour will be different now: Cilic | Tennis News
PUNE: Roger Federer was such an inspiration around the world that no one ever wanted him to leave the game and the ATP Tour will not feel the same without the iconic Swiss tennis player, world number 17 Marin Cilic said on Monday.Federer bid a tearful adieu to the game …
Read More »Rajeev Ram & Joe Salisbury: A partnership for the ages | Tennis News
PUNE: For Rajeev Ram, his first Grand Slam success came at 36 when he won the Australian Open title with Briton Joe Salisbury two years ago.Since then, the pair has added two US Open trophies, the ATP Tour Finals crown last season, three Masters titles and reached No. 1 in …
Read More »Carlos Alcaraz confident of hitting top form for Australian Open | Tennis News
ABU DHABI: World number one Carlos Alcaraz is confident he will be ready to compete at his best level at next month’s Australian Open, despite an abdominal injury that shortened his preseason training block. The 19-year-old Spaniard recovered from a muscle tear in his left abdomen that ruled him out …
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