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Djokovic Cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev Crashes

Novak Djokovic demolished Holger Rune on Monday to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals, staying on track for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam as Taylor Fritz stunned fourth seed Alexander Zverev. Ukraine's Elina Svitolina wore a black ribbon and broke down in tears as she progressed hours after a Russian missile barrage killed dozens and ripped ...

Djokovic Gets Free Pass to Wimbledon Semi-Finals as Rybakina Eyes Second title

Novak Djokovic progressed to a record-equalling 13th Wimbledon semi-final without hitting a ball on Wednesday after Alex de Minaur pulled out injured as Elena Rybakina kept her focus on a second title. Australian ninth seed De Minaur, 25, announced shortly after midday at the All England Club that he was "devastated to pull out due to a hip ...

Nadal, Djokovic Fighting Time and New Generation at Olympics

Rafael Nadal will bid farewell to the Olympics on the clay courts of Roland Garros – the scene of his greatest moments – as Novak Djokovic attempts to prevent the sun setting on tennis' golden generation. Nadal has won 14 of his 22 Grand Slam titles in Paris but at 38 time is ticking for the Spaniard, who last month suffered his earliest exit ...

Nadal 'Ready to Play' Olympic Singles with Djokovic in Sight

Rafael Nadal "is ready to play" Olympic singles on Sunday, despite concerns over a thigh injury, with a mouthwatering clash against old rival Novak Djokovic tantalizingly within reach. The 38-year-old Nadal, who won his opening doubles clash alongside Carlos Alcaraz on Saturday, is due to face Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in the first round, but ...

Djokovic, Alcaraz Close in on Olympics Showdown as Nadal Exits

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz overcame crushing humidity on Wednesday to stay on course for an Olympic final showdown as Rafael Nadal played possibly his final match at Roland Garros. Djokovic, seeking a first Olympic title to add to his record-breaking collection, defeated German left-hander Dominik Koepfer 7-5, 6-3, becoming the first man ...

Olympic Games—Tennis: Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz Head-to-Head

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet for the seventh time on Sunday in the Olympic Games final at Roland Garros. Here's a look at the six previous meetings: 2022: Madrid semi-final—Alcaraz 6-7 (5/7), 7-5, 7-6 (7/5) In the pair's first meeting, the 19-year-old Alcaraz followed up his quarter-final win over Rafael Nadal by defeating Djokovic, ...

Tennis: Djokovic Wins Olympic Gold to Complete Career Golden Slam

Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday to claim a maiden Olympic title and become just the fifth player to complete a career Golden Slam. The 37-year-old Serb, competing in his fifth Games, came through 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/2) in an enthralling final at Roland Garros to add Olympic gold to his 24 Grand Slam triumphs. Victory allowed him ...

Djokovic Eyes Record Slam in US Open Defense, Sinner Under Cloud

Novak Djokovic, fueled by an emotional Olympic triumph, has new Grand Slam records in his sights at the US Open, where title rival Jannik Sinner hopes to shake off a doping controversy. Defending champion Djokovic can become the oldest Open era champion at the tournament if he secures a fifth title, a record he would share with Jimmy Connors, ...

Djokovic Shines Under the Lights, Gauff Rolls as US Open Champions Open With Victories

Defending champion Novak Djokovic eased into the second round of the US Open with a straight-sets victory over qualifier Radu Albot on Monday as Coco Gauff launched her defense of the women's title with a convincing victory. Djokovic, seeking his 25th Grand Slam title and his first since his victory at Flushing Meadows last year, wasn't his ...

Defending Champions Djokovic, Gauff Advance at Steamy US Open

Defending champion Novak Djokovic reached the third round of the US Open on Wednesday as Laslo Djere retired in the third set, but said he'll have to do better to win a fifth title on the hard courts of New York. Djokovic was up 6-4, 6-4, 2-0 when Djere pulled the plug on a gritty encounter that saw both men summon the physio to Arthur Ashe ...