Djokovic able to play at U.S. Open as vaccine mandate set to end

Djokovic able to play at U.S. Open as vaccine mandate set to end

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic. File | Photo Credit: Reuters World number one Novak Djokovic will be able to compete at the U.S. Open this year after the U.S. government said on Monday it will end its COVID-19 vaccination requirements for international travellers on May 11. Djokovic, one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against COVID-19, missed […]

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Madrid title defence a little easier without Djokovic, Nadal: Alcaraz

Madrid title defence a little easier without Djokovic, Nadal: Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain. File | Photo Credit: AP Carlos Alcaraz admitted the injury absences of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic make it easier for him to defend his Madrid Open title, but said Tuesday he did not feel favourite to win. The joint record 22-time Grand Slam winners last week withdrew from the competition […]

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Djokovic has ‘no regrets’ about missing U.S. events over COVID-19 vaccine status

Djokovic has ‘no regrets’ about missing U.S. events over COVID-19 vaccine status

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Miami Open because he can’t travel to the United States as a foreign citizen who is not vaccinated against COVID-19 | Photo Credit: AP Novak Djokovic said he had no regrets about missing tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami due to his COVID-19 vaccination status but hoped that […]

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Djokovic withdraws after failed bid to play Indian Wells

Djokovic withdraws after failed bid to play Indian Wells

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic. | Photo Credit: AFP Top-ranked Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming BNP Paribas Open, having lost his bid to enter the United States unvaccinated to play in the Southern California event. The tournament announced his withdrawal on Sunday night. Play in the combined ATP-WTA event begins Wednesday at Indian Wells Tennis […]

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Djokovic matches Federer’s record with 6th ATP Finals title

Djokovic matches Federer’s record with 6th ATP Finals title

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates with the winners trophies with Casper Ruud of Norway during day eight of the Nitto ATP Finals at Pala Alpitour on November 20, 2022 in Turin, Italy | Photo Credit: Getty Images Novak Djokovic claimed a record-equaling sixth ATP Finals title by beating the third-seeded Casper Ruud on Sunday to […]

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Djokovic defeats Fritz to reach ATP Finals summit clash

Djokovic defeats Fritz to reach ATP Finals summit clash

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand shot during the semi final match between Taylor Fritz of United States during day seven of the Nitto ATP Finals at Pala Alpitour on November 19, 2022 in Turin, Italy. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Novak Djokovic beat American Taylor Fritz in the semifinals of the ATP Finals […]

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Danish teenager Rune stuns Djokovic to win Paris Masters

Danish teenager Rune stuns Djokovic to win Paris Masters

Unseeded Holger Rune denied Novak Djokovic a record-extending 39th Masters title beating him 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the final of the ATP Paris Masters Unseeded Holger Rune denied Novak Djokovic a record-extending 39th Masters title beating him 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the final of the ATP Paris Masters Unseeded Danish teenager Holger Rune staged a […]

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Djokovic and Tsitsipas reach Paris Masters semis, Alcaraz retires

Djokovic and Tsitsipas reach Paris Masters semis, Alcaraz retires

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz was stopped by his former doubles partner, unseeded Holger Rune of Denmark, who reached his first semis at the Masters level Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz was stopped by his former doubles partner, unseeded Holger Rune of Denmark, who reached his first semis at the Masters level Novak Djokovic stayed on course for a […]

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Djokovic takes 90th career title with Astana victory

Djokovic takes 90th career title with Astana victory

Novak Djokovic claimed the 90th title of his career and the fourth of 2022 with a dominant straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the ATP final in Astana on Sunday. The 35-year-old Djokovic triumphed 6-3, 6-4 in 75 minutes to add to the trophies he won this season in Israel, Rome, and at Wimbledon. It […]

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Serbian scientists name new species of beetle after Djokovic

Serbian scientists name new species of beetle after Djokovic

Serbian scientists have named a new species of beetle after tennis great Novak Djokovic due to its speed, strength, flexibility, durability and ability to survive in a difficult environment, Serbian media reported on Friday. The insect, which belongs to the Duvalius genus of ground beetles that are present in Europe, was discovered several years ago […]

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