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Tennis: Alcaraz, Djokovic set for potential quarterfinal clash at Indian Wells

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz could face Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles quarterfinals at Indiana Wells, while women’s singles champion Iga Swiatek could face Olympic gold medallist Qinwen Zheng. Alcaraz, who is looking for an unprecedented three-peat could face Djokovic in a rematch of their Australian Open semifinal clash, which the Serbian won in January. Djokovic is looking to become just the third man in history...

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Djokovic calls on tennis authorities to overhaul anti-doping system

by Kunle Fayiga

18 February 2025

Novak Djokovic has called on tennis authorities to overhaul the sport's anti-doping system, pointing out inconsistencies in cases involving top stars Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek, Afrosport reports. Men’s world number one Sinner agreed to a three-month ban on Saturday for admitting partial responsibility for mistakes by his team which led to him twice testing positive for traces of Clostebol in March last year. Earlier last...

Australian Open: Madison Keys sets up final showdown with Sabalenka

by Kunle Fayiga

23 January 2025

Madison Keys saved a match point and came back from a set down to beat Iga Swiatek 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) in the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The 29-year-old American was on the brink of defeat when Swiatek served for the match at 6-5 in the third set and was a point away from reaching her first final in Melbourne. Swiatek however double-faulted...

2025 Australian Open: Sinner, Sabalenka, Djokovic and other players to watch out for in Melbourne

by Kunle Fayiga

11 January 2025

It is the start of a new year and the first tennis Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open, brings unbelievable excitement. Indeed, the tournament provides unmatched spectacle as players will be taking on each other in the sweltering heat of Melbourne. This provides a mix of both the predictable and unpredictable. Afrosport previews seven players to watch out for at this year's Aussie Open....

Australian Open: Sinner begins title defence against Jarry, Djokovic faces Basavareddy

by Bayo Adegboyega

9 January 2025

World number one Jannik Sinner has been drawn to face Nicolas Jarry to start his Australian Open defence, Afrosport reports. Sinner is awaiting the outcome of an appeal by the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) after twice testing positive for traces of steroid clostebol. The 23-year-old was exonerated by the International Tennis Integrity Agency, but WADA has the final say on the issue. Top seed Sinner could...

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Tennis: Alcaraz, Djokovic set for potential quarterfinal clash at Indian Wells

Djokovic calls on tennis authorities to overhaul anti-doping system

Australian Open: Madison Keys sets up final showdown with Sabalenka

2025 Australian Open: Sinner, Sabalenka, Djokovic and other players to watch out for in Melbourne

Australian Open: Sinner begins title defence against Jarry, Djokovic faces Basavareddy

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