WIMBLEDON, England—Carlos Alcaraz said he wanted another shot at Novak Djokovic. He said it would make winning a Wimbledon championship more special. Well, Alcaraz got his chance to face Djokovic. And he beat him. Alcaraz put aside a poor start and surged down the stretch to end Djokovic’s 34-match winning streak at the All England…
Carlos Alcaraz Beats Novak Djokovic in 5 Sets to Win Wimbledon for His 2nd Major Trophy
Carlos Alcaraz Will Face Novak Djokovic in a Wimbledon Men’s Final for the Ages
WIMBLEDON, England—Novak Djokovic paid quite a compliment to Carlos Alcaraz. Before they’ll face each other in the Wimbledon final on Sunday, Djokovic was asked to size up Alcaraz — and he compared the kid to himself. Pretty good company. “He’s been incredibly successful in adapting to the surfaces and (to the) demands and challenges of…
‘Don’t Tell Me How to Live’—My Three GOATs
Commentary I went to see Kid Rock at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena over the weekend—the first concert I’ve attended since I don’t know when. (I was expecting to be the oldest person in the audience.) I’m a huge KR fan—note that I have chosen one of his many hits for my title. It should be a…
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek Won at Wimbledon. Protesters and Rain Captured the Attention
WIMBLEDON, England—The developments at Wimbledon on Wednesday included Novak Djokovic joining Roger Federer and Serena Williams as the only players in tennis history to win 350 Grand Slam matches; a runner-up two years ago, Karolina Pliskova, exiting in the first round against a qualifier; a player seeded No. 8, Maria Sakkari, taking the opening set…
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek Win at Wimbledon; Protesters and Rain Captures Attention
WIMBLEDON, England—The developments at Wimbledon on Wednesday included Novak Djokovic joining Roger Federer and Serena Williams as the only players in tennis history to win 350 Grand Slam matches; a runner-up two years ago, Karolina Pliskova, exiting in the first round against a qualifier; a player seeded No. 8, Maria Sakkari, taking the opening set…
Djokovic Faces Kyrgios-Backed Thompson as Wimbledon Organizers Pray for Sun
As he continues his quest for a record-extending 24th Grand Slam title, Novak Djokovic will once again pit his wits against Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon, with the sidelined Australian serving an advisory role in countryman Jordan Thompson’s corner. Defending champion Djokovic faces Thompson on Wednesday, and though the odds will be heavily stacked in the…
Novak’s Greatness Goes Beyond Being the GOAT—Will He Be Recognized for It?
Commentary How many Grand Slams will Novak Djokovic eventually win? 25? 30? Chrissie Evert—who should know, since she has won seven French Opens and six U.S. Opens—said it best on Twitter: “Over the past 50 years, I’ve seen and studied every champion in tennis. I have never seen anyone like Novak Djokovic. The combination of mental,…
Shaped by Hardship, Djokovic Grateful for ‘Tennis Mother’ and ‘Tennis Father’
PARIS—While Novak Djokovic was already looking ahead to a potential record-extending 24th Grand Slam title, there was also time on Sunday for him to look back at what had shaped him as tennis’s most successful male player—hardship and adversity. Djokovic, who clinched his 23rd men’s major title at the French Open on Sunday, grew up…
Djokovic Wins Record 23rd Grand Slam Title by Beating Ruud in the French Open Final
PARIS—Novak Djokovic made clear for years that this was his goal. What drove him. What inspired him. The biggest titles from his sport’s biggest stages were Djokovic’s main aim and now he finally stands alone—ahead of Rafael Nadal, ahead of Roger Federer, ahead of every man who ever has swung a racket. If Djokovic could…
Djokovic Wins Record 23rd Grand Slam Title, Beating Ruud in French Open Final
PARIS—Novak Djokovic made clear for years that this was his goal. What drove him. What inspired him. The biggest titles from his sport’s biggest stages were Djokovic’s main aim and now he finally stands alone—ahead of Rafael Nadal, ahead of Roger Federer, ahead of every man who ever has swung a racket. If Djokovic could…
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