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Patrick Mouratoglou gave his assessment of Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and who he thought was currently the better player. Djokovic regained his World No. 1 ranking after winning the Australian Open earlier this year. However, he would lose it to Alcaraz after missing out on the Sunshine Double in America due to his vaccination stance. […]

Novak Djokovic is set to get the green light to compete in the US Open among other American tournaments. Djokovic hasn’t stepped foot on American soil since losing the 2021 US Open final against Daniil Medvedev. As it is well-documented, the 22-time Grand Slam champion refused to take the jab and with COVID-19 measures from […]

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has big plans for his career. The Spaniard has already enjoyed a meteoric rise in tennis after winning the US Open last year and becoming the youngest player to sit atop the ATP rankings. However, Alcaraz doesn’t want to stop there as he harbors even greater ambitions — namely emulating […]

Novak Djokovic has not been allowed to play tennis in the United States due to his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and after missing both Indian Wells and the Miami Open in 2023, he spoke out about his inability to compete. “I have no regrets,” Djokovic said in an exclusive interview with CNN’s Becky […]

Carlos Alcaraz is back on top of the mountain. The Spaniard won his first-ever Indian Wells Open title following a 6-3, 6-2 win over Daniil Medvedev in just over an hour on Sunday. It was all the more impressive considering Medvedev was on a 19-match winning streak going into the final as Alcaraz reclaimed the […]

With the Miami Open set to be the last tournament Novak Djokovic misses due to his decision not to take the COVID-19 vaccine, the full financial cost of his controversial move can now be revealed. In a series of setbacks that began with his deportation from Australia last year that saw him miss out on […]

Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic continues to refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and he continues to be barred from tennis tournaments in the United States. The Miami Open is the latest iteration of the saga for the 22-time Grand Slam champion. “We tried to get Novak Djokovic to be allowed to get an exemption, but […]

Carlos Alcaraz continues to show why he is one of the most talented players in tennis today. The 19-year-old Spaniard advanced to the last 16 at Indian Wells following a 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 win over Tallon Griekspoor on Monday. In the process, Alcaraz achieved his 100th professional win on tour — a feat he achieved […]

Playing Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic is already a tough task. Doing it on their preferred surfaces makes the challenge almost impossible, but which one would Daniil Medvedev prefer if he had to choose? The Russian was asked the question following his 6-4, 6-2 win over Brandon Nakashima in the second round at Indian Wells […]

Novak Djokovic, the world’s top-ranked tennis player, has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells in California, signaling that his application for a COVID-19 vaccine waiver to enter the United States has been rejected. As a result, Djokovic’s status for the Miami Open later this month is also in doubt. “World No. 1 […]

Russian star Daniil Medvedev defeated Novak Djokovic in the Dubai Tennis Championships semifinal on Friday afternoon, accomplishing an incredible feat in the process. After defeating Djokovic in an ATP 500 event, he became the first player outside of the “Big 4,” that being Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray, to defeat the Serbian superstar […]

Novak Djokovic has won three Grand Slams in the United States throughout his legendary career, but after he was unable to play in 2022 due to his unvaccinated status, the top-ranked Serb is asking for special permission to play tournaments in the country in 2023. Djokovic officially asked American authorities to enter the United States […]

Novak Djokovic won his record tenth Australian Open title on Sunday, tying Rafael Nadal for the most men’s singles Grand Slam championships in the open era with 22, and runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas didn’t hold back praise for the superstar in his post-match speech. “He’s one of the greatest in our sport and I think he’s […]

Novak Djokovic had never lost an Australian Open final in his first nine opportunities. That didn’t change on his tenth try. Djokovic dispatched Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to cruise to his 22th major championship, matching Rafael Nadal for the most in tennis history. This all comes after Djokovic was unable to participate last […]

Novak Djokovic is cementing his legacy on top of the tennis world. The Serbian superstar continued his hot streak from last season, barreling his way into yet another Grand Slam finals in the Australian Open. Along the way, Djokovic tied another legend, Serena Williams, for the second-most Grand Slam finals appearances in history, per Tennis […]

Novak Djokovic cruised to an Australian Open semifinal victory over Tommy Paul in straight sets on Friday, though a familiar face, Djokovic’s father, Srdan, was not there to witness it. Novak Djokovic’s father found himself in the headlines after he was spotted alongside a group of pro-Russia supporters of Vladimir Putin after his son’s quarterfinal […]

Novak Djokovic has been dominant in his return to the Australian Open in 2023, dropping just a single set en route to a quarterfinal spot against No. 5 seed Andrey Rublev on Tuesday night. But speculation that the Serbian superstar has been nursing, and exaggerating, a hamstring injury that has caused him to receive medical […]

At first glance, Novak Djokovic’s four-set Australian Open win over Enzo Couacaud would seem like a minor bit of turbulence for the 21-time Grand Slam champion. However, the match was anything but. Djokovic battled past a heckler who appeared to enjoy one too many adult beverages while also tweaking a nagging hamstring injury in his […]

Novak Djokovic returned to the Australian Open in style in 2023, crushing 75th-ranked Roberto Carballes Baena 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 in a triumphant return to Melbourne for the Serbian superstar on Monday night. After not being allowed to play in 2022 due to his vaccination status — a move that captured international attention — Djokovic returned […]

The 2023 Australian Open officially begins on Sunday and the biggest storyline is the return of Novak Djokovic, who missed last year’s tournament after refusing to get vaccinated for COVID-19. The Aussie government ultimately allowed him to come back into the country despite previously banning him, with the Serb now eyeing his 22nd Grand Slam […]

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic said he had “no hard feelings” following an incident involving the cancellation of a visa he had obtained online and a deportation in January before the Australian Open, according to a Thursday report from the Associated Press. “It’s great to be back in Australia,” Djokovic said on Thursday. “It’s a […]

Felix Auger-Aliassime just made incredible tennis history. By taking down Rafael Nadal in group play in the 2022 Nitto ATP Finals, he became just the first person born after 2000 ever to defeat the holy tennis triumvirate of Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic, per TENNIS Magazine. It’s unlikely that anyone will be able to […]

Novak Djokovic will receive the visa needed to play in the 2023 Australian Open, according to a Tuesday-morning report from the Associated Press. Australian Minister of Immigration Andrew Giles overturned a potential three-year exclusion period for the No. 8-ranked Novak Djokovic. He was deported and barred from playing the Open in January after losing his […]

Tennis fans were enjoying a real treat of a match between world no. 7 Novak Djokovic and no. 4 Daniil Medvedev, who had split the first two sets of the Astana Open semifinal on Saturday. It looked like the third set between Djokovic and Medvedev was going to be real battle. Unfortunately, there was no […]

Tennis legend Roger Federer recently announced his retirement. Federer is known for being one of the greatest players of all-time and his retirement drew the attention of the sports world. Notably, fellow tennis stars Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic shared their reactions to Federer’s announcement. Djokovic and Federer had a rivalry on the court but […]

While there was initially some hope Novak Djokovic could play in the US Open despite being unvaccinated, it’s not going to happen. Nole announced on Thursday morning that he will not travel to Flushing Meadows as he’s been snubbed from being able to chase his 22nd Major: “Sadly, I will not be able to travel […]

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic continue to battle back and forth to become the greatest Grand Slam winner of all-time. The upcoming U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows, New York, is the next opportunity for Nadal to try and create a little separation. But there are serious concerns whether or not Nadal will be healthy enough […]

Novak Djokovic is one of the most all-around talented players in the world. He is a 3-time US Open champion. But his stock has fallen as of late due to non-tennis related reasons. Djokovic is famously against the COVID-19 vaccine. As a result, he has been unable to participate in a number of tennis events […]

Novak Djokovic, the world’s top ranked male tennis player, is unlikely to be allowed into the United States for the upcoming U.S. Open tournament. This would be the second Major this year that he has missed, not due to injury or illness, but because of his vaccination status. Djokovic has openly talked about how he […]

Novak Djokovic is arguably the best player in all of tennis today. The Serbian star has proven that to the world time and time again. His latest achievement saw him beat rival-turned-buddy Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon Finals to notch his seventh victory in the tournament. His level of play recently only makes his imminent […]

For almost three years, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios absolutely hated each other. That is not an understatement: both men seemed to have genuine disdain for each other. They traded barbs on social media and through reporters. It was the type of rivalry that felt personal. Time heals all wounds, though, and by the looks […]

Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic battled at Wimbledon on Sunday in what was an incredibly memorable final. Djokovic bested his opponent, taking home his seventh-career Wimbledon title, and his fourth in a row. After the match there were no hard feelings between the competitors, who notoriously had a bit of beef before their clash. When asked […]

Nick Kyrgios wears his emotions on his sleeves. Always. That was evident during the Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic on Sunday when the Australian tennis player was seen frequently chirping at spectators in the crowd. At one point, Kyrgios got so fed up that during a timeout he asked the referee to remove a drunken […]

With the Wimbledon crowd fully behind his opponent, Novak Djokovic powered through after a rough first set, defeating Cameron Norrie in the next three sets to advance to the Wimbledon final. A six-time champion at the All-England Club, Djokovic will be looking to equal Pete Sampras and William Renshaw, who have each won Wimbledon seven […]

On Wednesday, Rafael Nadal battled through a grueling five-set match against American Taylor Fritz. He overcame struggles and injury throughout the match, winning 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (10-4) to advance to the semifinals at Wimbledon. During the match, Nadal was seen wincing in pain, grabbing at his abdomen. Much has been made about the […]

Call him the comeback king. Down two sets to love against Jannik Skinner with a berth to the Wimbledon semifinals on the line, world no. 3 Novak Djokovic dug deep, winning the next three sets to advance to his 11th career Wimbledon semifinal, tying him with Jimmy Connors for second all-time. The win also extended […]

Novak Djokovic is currently in the middle of a tough match against Italian youngster Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals round of the 2022 Wimbledon men’s singles tournament. In fact, he has dropped the first two sets of this showdown with the 20-year-old Sinner, who is definitely exceeding expectations in this contest.  At the same time, […]

Wimbledon is now in full swing but one of the top players in the tournament is being forced to withdraw. Matteo Berrettini has tested positive for COVID-19 and won’t be available to play, which is a major boost to Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of another Major: “I am heartbroken to announce that I […]

On Tuesday, top-ranked Novak Djokovic took on the fifth seeded Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals of the 2022 French Open. With so much at stake, the match certainly brought out a high level of play between the two rivals once again. And once again, Nadal reminded everyone why he is known as the ‘King of […]