Novak Djokovic (AP photo) NEW DELHI: Novak Djokovic overcame an early scare on Monday to launch his campaign for an 11th Australian Open title and a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam crown.The 37-year-old Serbian faced a challenging start against American teenage wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy, who was making his Grand Slam main draw debut.The 19-year-old stunned the…
NEW DELHI: Tennis players watching cricket matches is a delightful crossover of two of the most beloved sports in the world. Serbian star Novak Djokovic is in Melbourne nowadays hoping to win an 11th Australian Open and record 25th Grand Slam singles title.Djokovic has been spotted enjoying cricket games, most notably during matches in Australia…
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…
Cameron Norrie accidentally struck a fan with his racket in Auckland. (Image: Screenshot/TennisTV) Cameron Norrie avoided disqualification and apologised after his tossed racket accidentally hit a spectator during an ATP Tour tournament in Auckland on Tuesday.Britain’s Norrie, who was born in Auckland, was down match point against Argentina’s Facundo Diaz Acosta when he lightly tossed…
Former Indian men’s head coach Ravi Shastri was delighted after meeting Novak Djokovic’s former coach Goran Ivanisevic. Last year in March, Djokovic and Ivanisevic parted ways after their five-year association. With Ivanisevic as his coach, the Serb bagged nine out of his 24 Grand Slam men’s singles title. Since his departure, Djokovic hasn’t won a…
Virat Kohli and Sunil Gavaskar. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India batting icon Sunil Gavaskar drew a comparison between the period when tennis greats Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic were without titles with Virat Kohli‘s struggles before the former captain struck a magnificent hundred in the first Test in Perth in the Border-Gavaskar…
Jannik Sinner (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Jannik Sinner won the ATP Finals on Sunday, defeating Taylor Fritz in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. This victory marks Sinner’s first ATP Finals championship. The final, held in Turin, Italy, saw Sinner continue his dominance over Fritz. He previously defeated Fritz in straight sets at both the US…