Tag: Djokovic

Djokovic beats heat and Millman to reach US Open semis

NEW YORK: Novak Djokovic sweated it out from behind the baseline to beat Australian John Millman 6-3 6-4 6-4 at the U.S. Open on...

Djokovic downs Federer to win long-sought Cincinnati crown

CINCINNATI: Novak Djokovic ended a career-long jinx as he completed a matched set of Masters 1000 titles Sunday with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over...

Djokovic seeks rest and calm before final against Anderson

LONDON: Novak Djokovic envies Kevin Anderson the extra night’s sleep he’ll have had before the pair meet in the men’s Wimbledon final on Sunday. Both...

Wimbledon shock as Halep, Zverev crash, Nadal, Djokovic move on

LONDON: German fourth seed Alexander Zverev and women's world number one Simona Halep wilted in the 33-degree heat and crashed out of Wimbledon in...

Djokovic tames Edmund, silences crowd, in comeback win

LONDON: Three-time champion Novak Djokovic silenced a raucous Center Court crowd as he came back to beat home favorite Kyle Edmund 4-6 6-3 6-2...

Djokovic plays down Wimbledon chances despite return to form

LONDON: Novak Djokovic has come a long way since he reached a career low-point in Miami this year, but he still does not think...

‘It’s a special moment — Novak Djokovic relief at final return

LONDON: Novak Djokovic admits his first final in a year will be a "special moment" as the former world number one prepares to face...

Djokovic accepts Queen’s Club wildcard ahead of Wimbledon

 WIMBLEDON: Novak Djokovic boosted his chances of playing at Wimbledon after he accepted a wildcard to compete at next week’s Fever-Tree Championships at Queen’s...

Beaten Djokovic says may skip Wimbledon

The Serb, three-times a Wimbledon champion, appeared distraught after his quarter-final defeat by unseeded Marco Cecchinato in which he was treated for neck pain. Clearly...

Djokovic reaches third round at Roland Garros, Zverev survives

Former champion Novak Djokovic reached the French Open third round for the 13th consecutive year by beating Spanish qualifier Jaume Munar 7-6 (7/1), 6-4,...

Britain’s Edmund stuns Djokovic in Madrid, Nadal marches on

MADRID: Britain’s Kyle Edmund enjoyed one of the biggest triumphs of his career by defeating former world number one Novak Djokovic 6-3 2-6 6-3...

Djokovic powers past Nishikori in Madrid opener

MADRID: Former world number one Novak Djokovic showed signs of a return to form with an impressive 7-5 6-4 victory over Japan’s Kei Nishikori...

Djokovic to continue injury comeback in Barcelona

BARCELONA: Former world number one Novak Djokovic will continue his comeback from injury at the Barcelona Open next week, tournament organisers announced on Friday. The...

No Federer, no Nadal, no Djokovic, plenty at stake in Davis...

SYDNEY: Just five days after the conclusion of the Australian Open, tennis shifts its attention to the Davis Cup this weekend. France is the defending...

Federer, Djokovic hold court on Australian Open day 6

MELBOURNE: World number one Simona Halep saved three match points to survive a titanic struggle and make the last 16 at the Australian Open...

Djokovic survives brutal Melbourne heat test as Sharapova shines

MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic survived a gruelling fitness test under the brutal Melbourne sun Thursday to stay alive at the Australian Open as Maria Sharapova...

Djokovic ready for Australian Open

MELBOURNE: The view of Novak Djokovic practising on Rod Laver Arena was a welcome one for Australian Open organisers and fans after the six-time champion...