Nick Kyrgios will make his long-awaited return to Grand Slam tennis at the 2025 Australian Open in January after securing a place in the main draw with his protected ranking, Afrosport reports. The 29-year-old has not played at a Grand Slam since September 2022, when he lost in the quarter-finals of the US Open due to a series of injuries to his knee, foot, and wrist....
Former world number one Novak Djokovic will kick off his 2025 campaign at the Brisbane International as the Serbian chases a record 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, Afrosport reports. Djokovic, who has won the most Australian Open titles (10), is currently tied with Australian Margaret Court (24) for the most Grand Slam singles titles in both the men's and women's categories. The 37-year-old...
Novak Djokovic will not defend his ATP Finals title as the 24-time Grand Slam winner has pulled out of the tournament due to an unspecified injury, Afrosport reports. The 37-year-old Serb, who has won a record seven ATP Finals titles, had already qualified as the sixth-best player on the ATP Tour this season, having racked up 3,910 points. However, Djokovic announced on his Instagram on Tuesday...
Novak Djokovic expressed his desire for a swift resolution to world number one Jannik Sinner’s ongoing doing case, while criticising the inconsistencies within tennis’s anti-doping system, Afrosport reports. Sinner tested positive for banned substances in March but was cleared of any wrongdoing by tennis authorities, allowing him to continue competing. However, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has appealed the decision, seeking a ban of up to...
22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal will not compete in this year’s Laver Cup, which begins next week in Berlin, as the Spaniard has pulled out, citing fitness issues as his reason, Afrosport reports. The 38-year-old on Thursday said he would not be able to play at his best, conceding that “there are other players who can help the team deliver the win”. Nadal’s last appearance...
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