Novak Djokovic’s father Srdjian said he will not attend the Australian Open semi-final on Friday night after he was seen posing for photos with supporters of Vladimir Putin. In an emailed statement on Friday, Djokovic senior said he had “chosen to watch from home” so there would be no disruption to Friday night’s semi-final for…
Djokovic’s Father to Sit out Son’s Match After Taking Picture With Pro-Russian Fan
January 27, 2023
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Novak Djokovic to Play American Unseeded Tommy Paul at Australian Open
Twenty-one-time grand slam champion winner Novak Djokovic will go head to head with unseeded first-time major semi-finalist Tommy Paul at the Australian Open on Friday night. Paul, a 25-year-old from America who is currently ranked No. 35 in the world, beat out 20-year-old fellow American Ben Shelton for his semifinal spot against Djokovic. The Serbian superstar…
Paul Downs Shelton in All-American Clash to Make Australian Open Semis
MELBOURNE—Tommy Paul became the first American man to reach the Australian Open semi-finals since Andy Roddick in 2009 after outclassing Ben Shelton 7–6(6) 6–3 5–7 6–4 in an all-American clash at Melbourne Park on Wednesday. Paul held his nerve in the big points and stood up well to his 20-year-old opponent’s blistering serve to reach…
‘Disgrace’ If Djokovic Not Allowed to Enter US and Compete: Indian Wells Tournament Director
MELBOURNE—Novak Djokovic could end the year as the world’s top-ranked player but it would be a “disgrace” if his chances are affected by not being able to compete in the United States due to his unvaccinated status, Indian Wells tournament director Tommy Haas said. Djokovic missed last year’s Australian Open and was deported from the…
Flawless Djokovic Dismantles de Minaur to Storm Into Quarter-Final
MELBOURNE—Novak Djokovic steamrolled local hope Alex de Minaur 6–2 6–1 6–2 on Monday to ease into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a statement win in his quest for a 10th title at the Grand Slam that has only been threatened by a hamstring issue. It was Djokovic’s 38th consecutive win on Australian soil…
Korda, 1998 Australian Open Champ Petr’s Son, in 1St Slam QF
MELBOURNE, Australia—This was not a smooth ride for Sebastian Korda at the Australian Open on Sunday. An early deficit against a higher-seeded opponent. Some so-so serving. An up-and-down fifth-set tiebreaker filled with mistakes by both players. At the end—the very end—it was Korda, a 22-year-old American, who earned a spot in his first Grand Slam quarterfinal by…
Swiatek, Gauff Lose at Australian Open; Korda in 1st Slam QF
MELBOURNE, Australia—It all came so seemingly easy for Iga Swiatek last season—two Grand Slam trophies, eight titles overall, a 37-match winning streak, a lengthy stay at No. 1 in the rankings. Those accomplishments made everyone else expect constant greatness from Swiatek, which she can’t do anything about. They also changed the way she approached big…
Best Australian Since 2004 for US Men; Djokovic Lone GS Champ
MELBOURNE, Australia—It’s been almost two full decades since this many U.S. men reached Week 2 at the Australian Open. And while that group in 2004 included a couple of Grand Slam champions in Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick, everything is all so new for the quartet there this time: Tommy Paul, who is 25; J.J….
Korda of US Stops 2-time Australian Open Runner-up Medvedev—Pegula Beats Kostyuk
MELBOURNE, Australia—Sebastian Korda comes by his athleticism and competitive instincts honestly. From Dad, the 1998 Australian Open champion. From Mom, also a former professional tennis player. And from two big sisters, both current LPGA golf professionals. Add in some mentorship from eight-time major champ Andre Agassi and a couple of coaches, including former player Radek Stepanek, and…
Djokovic Worried About Leg, Bothered by Heckler in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia—Novak Djokovic propped up his left shoe on a courtside sign so he could stretch out a hamstring that he acknowledged afterward concerns him. He grimaced while flexing the muscle after one point, hopped on his right leg to keep weight off the left after another. He took a medical timeout while a trainer…
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