It’s hard to believe that Novak Djokovic has “only” won the US Open three times (2011, 2015, 2018) in a stadium and with playing conditions made for him. Deprived of the United States last year because of his vaccination status, the Serb was able to see that his first steps in New York this year … Read more
The Serbian and world number two Novak Djokovic achieved an unprecedented victory in his career, since 2011 when he beat Swiss Roger Federer on Friday against his compatriot Laslo Djere in the third round of the US Open. Djokovic, for the first time since that semifinal match against Federer, did not come back a match … Read more
“Being part of this generation, with the ‘Big 3’ or the ‘Fab 4’ with Andy Murray, has without a doubt made me improve,” said the 2008 Olympic champion in doubles with Federer, looking back on his career so far. Of course he won fewer titles due to the dominance of Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak … Read more
Wherever you go these days at NY, there is Carlos Alcaraz. The Murcian, who a year ago won the first of his two greats in the city, becoming the youngest number 1 in history and also in the youngest champion in Flushing Meadows, is the Central image of the promotional campaign for this year’s edition … Read more
The US Open will take place in Flushing Meadows from August 28th to September 10th. The stars fight for the last Grand Slam title of the year. Novak Djokovic has a great chance of winning his 24th Grand Slam title in New York. The strongest rival is world number one Carlos Alcaraz, who won the … Read more
But at his age you have to “be more appreciative, treat every Grand Slam as maybe the last in terms of commitment and performance.” He therefore sees each of the four major tournaments as a “golden opportunity to make history.” Djokovic hasn’t won the US Open since 2018, with “only” three successes, the hard court … Read more
Novak Djokovic is going into the US Open as a top favorite and could extend his Grand Slam record. In some statistics, however, Federer is still ahead. Novak Djokovic (l.) is still behind rival Roger Federer (r.) in some important statistics. – Keystone Ad the essentials in brief Novak Djokovic celebrated his 1069th career victory … Read more
Ohio ∙ Novak Djokovic made up for his Wimbledon defeat at the Cincinnati Open. Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz two sets to one in a tight final. Djokovic’s sweet revenge comes 35 days after his loss in the Wimbledon final. Score: 5-7, 7-6(7), 7-6(4). The longest ‘best of three’ match in ATP tournament history lasted 3 … Read more
A month after their final at Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic has given Carlos Alcaraz a taste of his own medicine after another blistering final in the Cincinnati Masters 1000. The number 2 in the world beat the number 1 after 3 exciting sets and match points for both: 5-7, 7-6 (9/7) and 7-6 (7/4). “I take … Read more
Alexander Zverev briefly ran his hands through his hair, shook his head and congratulated Novak Djokovic. Shortly before the US Open, the German tennis Olympic champion missed the final at the Masters 1000 in Cincinnati, but showed good form for the last Grand Slam tournament of the year. In a duel with the 36-year-old Serb, … Read more