Novak Djokovic lifted the Astana Open trophy in Kazakhstan after sealing a comfortable 6–3 6–4 victory over third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday. The Serbian Wimbledon champion took his win streak to nine after wrapping up the final in 75 minutes without facing a break point and booked his place at next month’s ATP Finals….
Djokovic Cruises Past Cilic to Capture Tel Aviv Title
Top seed Novak Djokovic produced a stellar display to sweep aside Croatian Marin Cilic 6–3 6–4 in the final of the ATP 250 Tel Aviv Open on Sunday and clinch his third title of the season. Djokovic, playing in his first singles event since winning a seventh Wimbledon crown in July, launched an early attack…
Like Federer’s Farewell, Djokovic Wants Biggest Rivals at His Swansong
Novak Djokovic said he wants his biggest rivals to be by his side when he brings the curtain down on his career, much like Roger Federer’s emotional goodbye to the game last week. Images of Federer and Rafa Nadal—who shared one of tennis’s most enthralling rivalries—sitting together and crying after combining in a Laver Cup…
Djokovic Managing Wrist Issue, ATP Finals Remains His Goal
Novak Djokovic said he was bothered by a wrist problem during the Laver Cup in London and that his lengthy absence from the Tour recently could be to blame. The three-day tournament in London’s O2 Arena was Djokovic’s first event since the Serb won his 21st Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon in early July….
Federer One of the Greatest Athletes of Any Sport: Djokovic
LONDON—Novak Djokovic hailed the retiring Roger Federer as one of the greatest athletes of all time and said he would leave a lasting legacy for the world of tennis. The 41-year-old Swiss great will play competitively for the last time at this week’s Laver Cup, turning out for Team Europe alongside Rafa Nadal, Andy Murray,…
No-Vax for Novak (And No Hopin’ for the Open)
World tennis star Novak Djokovic is unvaccinated, and because the USA (per the CDC) still has a policy requirement of vaccination for incoming foreigners, he has had to withdraw from the upcoming US Open. This continues an ongoing debate about the vaccine requirement and how that is costing many people and athletes opportunities. Follow us…
White House Disputes Comparison of Unvaccinated Illegal Migrants and Tennis Player Novak Djokovic
The White House on Monday disputed a reporter’s query comparing unvaccinated illegal immigrants and an unvaccinated tennis player, after Novak Djokovic recently announced he is not competing in the U.S. Open, amid travel restrictions that bar foreigners who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 from entering the United States. “How come migrants are allowed to come into…
White House Disputes Comparison of Unvaccinated Illegal Immigrants and Tennis Player Novak Djokovic
The White House on Monday disputed a reporter’s query comparing unvaccinated illegal immigrants and an unvaccinated tennis player, after Novak Djokovic recently announced he is not competing in the U.S. Open, amid travel restrictions that bar foreigners who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 from entering the United States. “How come migrants are allowed to come into…
Unvaccinated Djokovic out of US Open Tuneup in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI—Novak Djokovic pulled out of next week’s hard-court tournament in Cincinnati on Friday because he has not gotten any COVID-19 vaccine shots and so is not allowed to travel to the United States. That is also why Djokovic is not expected to be able to enter the U.S. Open, the year’s last Grand Slam tournament,…
Unvaccinated Djokovic Pulls Out of US Open Tuneup in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI—Novak Djokovic pulled out of next week’s hard-court tournament in Cincinnati on Friday because he has not gotten any COVID-19 vaccine shots and so is not allowed to travel to the United States. That is also why Djokovic is not expected to be able to enter the U.S. Open, the year’s last Grand Slam tournament,…
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