Novak Djokovic overcame world No. 4 Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-5) in grand style to win his 22nd Grand Slam title, tying Spain's Rafael Nadal for the most men's major titles. Despite concerns about a thigh injury sustained in the Adelaide International earlier this month, the Serbian defeated Tsitsipas to join a select group of four other players who have won 22 Grand Slam...
World number one in men's tennis, Carlos Alcaraz is anticipating facing Novak Djokovic at the 2023 Australian Open. Djokovic missed the 2022 event after being sent home for not getting vaccinated against COVID-19, which was a compulsory requirement for participating players. The Serb also missed the US Open for not having evidence of vaccination, a requirement for entering the country. With COVID-19 no longer gripping the...
Rafael Nadal has praised his countryman Carlos Alcaraz as the most deserving player for the No. 1 spot in the men's tennis global ranking. 19-year-old Alcaraz had a stellar 2022 which saw him claim five titles, some of which included ATP Masters 1000 in Miami and Madrid as well as a maiden US Open. The victory at Flushing Meadows over Norwegian hotshot Casper Ruud propelled Alcaraz...
World no. 3 Casper Ruud says he is motivated to improve his chances of beating Novak Djokovic following his ATP Finals loss to the Serb in Turin on Sunday. The Norwegian sensation lost 7-5, 6-3, making it the fourth time he lost out in a big tournament final in 2022 following losses to Carlos Alcaraz in the Miami Masters and US Open as well as Rafael...
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