Australian Open: Confident Rafael Nadal will play, not sure about Novak Djokovic, says AO chief Craig Tiley

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley said that he is confident about Rafael Nadal’s participation at next month’s Grand Slam despite the Spaniard testing positive for Covid-19, but he is still uncertain whether Novak Djokovic will be playing. Nadal tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from an…

Amid doubts over Australian Open participation, Novak Djokovic included in Serbia squad for ATP Cup

Novak Djokovic is likely to begin his 2021 season in Sydney as he was named in the Serbia squad for ATP Cup in January. The 20-time Grand Slam champion was named in the squad for ATP Cup even as he is yet to commit to the Australian Open following the organisers’ mandate for Covid-19 vaccinations. Novak Djokovic…

Novak Djokovic will have to be vaccinated to play Australian Open, says tournament director

World number one Novak Djokovic and all other players will have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to compete in the Australia Open next January, tournament chief Craig Tiley said on Saturday. Djokovic has declined to disclose whether he is vaccinated and said that he would wait until Tennis Australia revealed the…

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells tournament

World No 1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, organisers said on Wednesday. The 20-time major winner hasn’t played since losing in the US Open final against Daniil Medvedev earlier this month, missing out on completing the calendar Grand Slam. The 34-year-old Serbian is a…

US Open: My legs were gone after 5-3, was trying to hide it but almost couldn’t walk, says Daniil Medvedev

HIGHLIGHTS Medvedev said he was trying to make sure Djokovic wouldn’t notice that he had cramps The Russian won the year’s final major 6-4 6-4 6-4, though the straight-sets victory was anything but routine He thus ended Djokovic’s bid for a calendar yead Grand Slam, winning his first major title in…

Tokyo Olympics: Golden Slam bid ends but Novak Djokovic hoping to win at least one medal for Serbia

HIGHLIGHTS Djokovic’s bid to win Olympic Gold came to an end on Friday, lost to Zverev in semi-final Djokovic will be inaction in men’s singles and mixed doubles bronze medal matches Djokovic has won the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon in 2021 Novak Djokovic looked unbeatable on the tour.…

Wimbledon 2021: Defending Champion Novak Djokovic fights back to beat Jack Draper in 1st round

World No.1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic saw off an early scare from 19-year-old Jack Draper to move into round two of Wimbledon 2021 on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS Novak Djokovic launched his quest for a sixth Wimbledon title Novak Djokovic sealed 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 win over Jack Draper Feels great being back on most…