Tag: Djokovic

Nadal Tops Djokovic in Quarterfinal Thriller at French Open

PARIS—Rafael Nadal insists he can’t know for sure whether any match at Roland Garros might be his very last at a place he loves, a place he is loved. For now, if he keeps winning and keeps performing the way he did during his monumental quarterfinal victory over longtime rival Novak Djokovic that began in…


I Hold No Grudges and Want to Play in Australia Again Says Djokovic

PARIS—World number one Novak Djokovic said on Friday he would like to return to play in Australia again despite being deported from the country earlier this year due to not having a COVID-19 vaccination. The 20-time Grand Slam winner was unable to defend his Australian Open title in January after being deported amid a media…


Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal Coast Into 4th Round at French Open

Defending champion Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal each recorded straight-set wins on Friday in their respective third-round matches at the French Open in Paris. The top-ranked Djokovic cruised into the fourth round following his 6–3, 6–3, 6–2 win over Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia. The 20-time Grand Slam champion recorded 30 winners and committed just 18…


Djokovic Eases Past Nishioka Into Round Two of French Open

PARIS—World number one Novak Djokovic cruised past Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka 6–3 6–1 6–0 on Monday to advance to the French Open second round in a comfortable start to his quest for a record-equalling 21st Grand Slam. The Serb, who turned 35 on Sunday, needed less than two hours to beat the Japanese world number 99…


Djokovic Wins Italian Open to Claim First Title in Over 6 Months

ROME—World number one Novak Djokovic claimed his first title in over six months after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6–0 7–6(5) to win the Italian Open on Sunday. Djokovic did not drop a set en route to the final in Rome, having picked up his 1,000th tour-level victory by beating Casper Ruud in the semifinal to book…


Djokovic Condemns Wimbledon Ban on Russian, Belarusian Players

World number one Novak Djokovic said Wimbledon’s decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is “crazy.” Wimbledon announced on Wednesday that it had barred all Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s championships due to the invasion, which Russia calls a “special operation.” The grasscourt Grand Slam is the first…


Djokovic Says He’s Willing to ‘Pay the Price’ and Miss Out on Grand Slam Trophies to Avoid COVID Vaccine

Novak Djokovic has said he would rather miss out on participating in future tennis competitions than be forced to get vaccinated against COVID-19, saying that “is the price I am willing to pay.” In an interview with the BBC, the tennis pro, who has not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19, was asked if he was willing to…


Serbian Prosecutors: Djokovic’s COVID-19 Test Was Valid

Serbia’s state prosecutors on Wednesday rejected suggestions that Novak Djokovic used a fake positive test for COVID-19 to try to enter Australia and compete in the Australian Open. The prosecution office said in a statement that it had received a request for criminal proceedings against unnamed individuals who allegedly forged two PCR certificates, which were…


Alize Cornet Reaches Quarterfinals at Her 63rd Grand Slam

MELBOURNE, Australia—Alize Cornet dropped to her knees on the hard blue court, clasped her hands and took a few moments to let it sink in. In her 17th trip to the Australia Open, her 63rd run at a Grand Slam, and two days after celebrating her 32nd birthday, Cornet finally qualified for the quarterfinals at…


Djokovic and Wife Own 80 Percent Stake in Biotech Company Developing Non-Vaccine COVID-19 Treatment: Report

Tennis star Novak Djokovic and his wife own an 80 percent share in a Danish biotech firm developing a treatment for COVID-19 that does not involve vaccination, the company’s boss said on Wednesday. The Serbian native 34, and his wife Jelena, 35, bought a majority stake in QuantBioRes back in June 2020, just months into the pandemic, the company’s chief…