Djokovic had made repeating the feat, which he achieved with his first title at Roland Garros in 2016, a huge target but Thiem cemented his status as the heir apparent to Rafael Nadal on clay with a dramatic 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, 5-7, 7-5 victory. … [Read more...] about Dominic Thiem edges Novak Djokovic in epic to reach French Open 2019 final against Rafael Nadal
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Novak Djokovic comes through Australian Open warm-up events and says: ‘I’m smiling inside and outside’
Djokovic’s day started at the Kooyong Classic against world No. 5 Dominic Thiem. He wore a sleeve over his troublesome right elbow and used a remodelled service action with a shorter backswing. The occasion lacked the intensity of a full tour match, but he still looked delighted to come out on top, beating a listless Thiem by a 6-1, 6-4 margin. “I'm smiling inside and outside,” he told the on-court interviewer after the first set. “I just love this sport so much.” … [Read more...] about Novak Djokovic comes through Australian Open warm-up events and says: ‘I’m smiling inside and outside’
Tennis Tie-Break: The seven biggest breakthrough acts of 2017
The Spaniard's unprecedented success has been underpinned by a couple of excellent showings at the grand slams. First, he reached the French Open quarter-finals (his first slam quarter) before having to retire hurt against eventual champion Rafael Nadal. … [Read more...] about Tennis Tie-Break: The seven biggest breakthrough acts of 2017
Pundits accuse French Open bosses of favouring Novak Djokovic with bizarre semi-final postponement
When no further rain fell in the ensuing hour, tournament director Guy Forget and referee Remy Azemar were left looking ridiculous. Not only had they just cost the French Open a full refund of 15,000 tickets, but there were dark mutterings on TV commentary and social media about preferential treatment for Djokovic. … [Read more...] about Pundits accuse French Open bosses of favouring Novak Djokovic with bizarre semi-final postponement
Bizarre end to Australian Open qualifying match as player is told on court he’s tested positive for Covid-19 yet still WINS – as Victoria releases ‘strictest rules ever’ for upcoming tournament
Victoria's Police and Emergency Services Minister Lisa Neville said the quarantine program for Australia Open participants is 'identical' to that being run at other mandatory quarantine hotels for the general public, with the exception of tennis training provisions. … [Read more...] about Bizarre end to Australian Open qualifying match as player is told on court he’s tested positive for Covid-19 yet still WINS – as Victoria releases ‘strictest rules ever’ for upcoming tournament
