Rafael Nadal waves as he holds his son Rafael Junior during the farewell ceremony. (AP Photo) PARIS: The sky was dark and the sun was a whimsical presence on Sunday, but when the roof over Court Philippe-Chatrier folded up and Rafael Nadal walked onto his ground, for the first time not as a competitor, it…
Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic (AP photo) Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have ended their coaching partnership after six months, they announced on Tuesday. The unexpected collaboration between the former rivals began in November when the Serb hired the retired Briton, who had no prior coaching experience.The split follows Djokovic’s challenging start to the 2025…
Novak Djokovic’s coach, Andy Murray, was seen consoling Carlos Alcaraz after the young Spaniard crashed out of the Australian Open 2025 on Tuesday, January 21. Alcaraz, playing against 10-time Australian Open champion Djokovic, was beaten in four sets in a match that lasted a little over three and a half hours. Alcaraz lost despite winning…
Novak Djokovic. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: A determined Novak Djokovic stormed into the last 16 of the Australian Open on Friday, delivering a commanding performance that underlined his status as a 10-time Melbourne champion. However, the 37-year-old required a medical timeout and used an inhaler during the match.After dropping a set in each…
Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic (AP photo) NEW DELHI: Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have known each for approximately 25 years. They were born a week apart. They played each other as juniors when they were all of 12 years old. Upon turning professional, they squared off 36 times, including 10-times in Grand Slams. The…
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray (Australian Open Photo) Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray‘s connection spans 25 years, starting from their junior tennis days. Their rivalry includes 36 professional matches and 10 Grand Slam encounters. However, until recently, they hadn’t engaged in open conversations about tennis or personal matters.This changed when Djokovic invited the recently retired…