Alcaraz is bidding to win the 2023 Miami Open this week. The 19-year-old has won 16 of his 17 matches so far this season. He is a serious contender at every grand Slam tournament alongside Nadal, Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev.
Ivan Ljubicic said the Swiss cannot be ruled out of the GOAT contention just because he won't finish with the all-time grand Slam record. He said he is always open to trying new things and wants to hear the truth. Federer finished his career with 20 Grand Slams, while Nadal and Djokovic are tied on the first place.
The sudden rise of Carlos Alcaraz is a complicating factor in the GOAT race between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. He's a serious contender for any grand slam he plays at which could prevent them from winning a couple more.
The 19-year-old won his first major at the us open last year. He will face the likes of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard also won the third Masters 1000 title of his career at Indian Wells.
The world no. 1 said he wanted to be one of the best players in history. He said that being the best meant he had to beat Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic as many times as possible while they were still on tour. Alcaraz has three Masters 1000 titles -- the Miami Open and the Madrid Open from last year.
Carlos Alcaraz beats Daniil Medvedev in the final of the BNP Paribas Open. The spaniard leapfrogs Djokovic in the ATP rankings, taking the Russian down 6-3, 6-2 in straight sets. He will now move to the second half of the Sunshine Double - the Miami Open where the former is the defending champion.
Daniil Medvedev picked rising star Carlos Alcaraz against two of the biggest icons in the sport. He beat Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals and Rafael Nadal in the summit clash a couple of days after turning 19. Only argentina's David Nalbandian managed to beat the Big 3.
Thomaz Bellucci retired from pro tennis after this year's Rio Open. The 35-year-old says it was Rafael Nadal who was his most difficult opponent. He recalls bageling Djokovic in one set at the 2016 Rome Masters.
Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Miami Open because he can't travel to the united states as a foreign citizen who is not vaccinated against COVID-19. The 35-year-old from Serbia is no. 1 in the ATP rankings and is tied with Rafael Nadal at 22 grand Slam titles.
Novak Djokovic was denied an exemption that would have allowed him to enter the u.s. Despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19. The 35-year-old is also missing the ongoing Masters event in Indian Wells, California due to inability to secure the exemption.
Dominic Thiem has lost three grand Slam finals, twice against Rafael Nadal at the French Open and once against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. The world no. 102 picked the 2019 final against the Spaniard at Philippe Chatrier. If he had a rematch, who would you choose?
Novak Djokovic is a five-time Indian Wells and six-time Miami Open champion. He cannot currently enter the united states due to his vaccination status. The us is planning to lift its travel restrictions for unvaccinated non-citizens in may.
Daniil Medvedev picked Carlos Alcaraz as the most promising player on tour. The former world no. 1 won 6-2, 6-2 against Andrey Rublev in the final of the 2023 Dubai Tennis Championships on sunday. He said he was very happy with the way he played against a quality opponent.
Unvaccinated Djokovic was denied entry into the us last year. He applied for special permission to enter the country in February. The 22-time grand Slam champion is able to compete at the Indian Wells and Miami Masters 1000 tournaments.
Novak Djokovic won his 22nd grand slam despite battling a serious hamstring injury. The serb is still undecided on his next tournament as he awaits clearance from the US officials on his trip to the u.s.
Defending champion andrey Rublev will play in the all-Russian final at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on friday. The world no1 beats a good friend 6-3, 7-6 (9) in the first set. A break in the second set was enough to seal the result.
The 22-time grand slam champion reached an all-time record this morning. He is the player with the most weeks (378) at the top of the ATP ranking in the history of this sport. Djokovic would have celebrated this morning, even if Carlos Alcaraz had beaten Cameron Norrie.
Novak Djokovic beats Grigor Dimitrov 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the second round. The serb will now take on the australian at the rod Laver Arena on monday (january 23).
Nick Kyrgios is out of the australian open 2023 with a knee injury. The world no.19 has named Novak Djokovic as the favourite to lift the title. He is expected to return in march for Indian Wells.
Caroline Garcia and Andrey Rublev beat heat at Australian Open ahead of Novak Djokovic return. Garcia, Rublev both banked straight-sets wins before play was halted on outside courts and roofs closed on main stadiums due to extreme heat. Tennis Australia banned Russian and Belarusian flags after complaint from Ukrainian ambassador to Australia.
The 27-year-old has been making headlines for his cocky brilliance and controversial behavior. He said that while he puts on a show on the court with some entertainment, what he has done for tennis is unquestionable. The former world no. 1 came close to winning a singles grand Slam title in 2022.
Novak Djokovic missed out on the previous edition in 2022 due to his stance on mandatory vaccination policy for Australia visa. The 35-year-old is struggling with his fitness before the tournament gets underway in Melbourne.
Defending champion Rafael Nadal admits he feels vulnerable heading into the australian open. The 36-year-old has lost six of his last seven matches stretching back to defeat to Frances Tiafoe in the last 16 at the US Open. But he says he is the clear favourite to win the title.
Novak Djokovic is back in the country to kick start his 2023 season. But the scars of the saga that unfolded last January still remain. The 21-time grand slam champion blamed the media for blowing it out of proportion.
Novak Djokovic will begin his quest for a record-extending 10th title against Roberto Carballes Baena. Top-ranked Iga Swiatek meets Jule Niemeier in his opening round clash. Defending champion Rafa Nadal will look for his first win of 2023.
The nine-time australian open champion is back in Melbourne. He was deported on the eve of last year's tournament due to his vaccination status. But early signs suggest it will be positive for him.
Novak Djokovic has won the australian open a record nine times. The 35-year-old is the red-hot favourite to win it. He has lost six of his past seven matches stretching back to the us open.
Novak Djokovic beat Constant Lestienne 6-3 6-2 at the Adelaide International 1. The 35-year-old was deported on the eve of the 2022 australian open. He received a three-year travel ban for the country.
Novak Djokovic lost his doubles match but received warm welcome from the crowd at the Adelaide International on Monday. The 21-time major winner was deported from australia a year ago after arriving unvaccinated against COVID-19 at a time when the country was still subject to strict quarantine regulations and proof of vaccination.
Novak Djokovic was deported on the eve of the 2022 Australian Open in January for not being vaccinated against COVID-19. The former world number one received a three-year travel ban for the country. He is hoping to tie Rafa Nadal's mark of 22 grand Slam titles.
Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 in their Premier League clash. Reece James limped off during Chelsea's 2-0 win against Bournemouth. The England right back looked close to tears when substituted after 53 minutes. Novak Djokovic has arrived in Australia almost a year after he was deported over his stance against Covid-19 vaccination.
The former world no. 1 and his teammates were at it again on friday. They danced and moved to musical tunes, while also getting the crowd excited. Djokovic lost his first singles match in straight sets against Alexander Zverev.
Novak Djokovic has won the most Australian Open titles. The 19-year-old is ranked fifth in the ATP rankings. He was deported after a few round of court battles and less than 24 hours before the tournament began.
Lionel Messi won the first world cup trophy of his career as Argentina surpassed France 4-2 via penalties in the final of the touranment, five days ago. It was the third title for the south american team, with previous wins coming in 1978 and 1986.
The 21-time grand Slam winner from Serbia said he was excited to be playing in the tournament. He will serve as the team's captain alongside aryna Sabalenka, Paula Badosa, and Grigor Dimitrov. The first player to score 10 points securing the victory will be resorted to.
Former world no. 3 milos Raonic coach says the serb's perfectionism is what makes him who he is now. The 35-year-old has been meticulous about his training sessions and has a knack for improving his game every day. He also said that he will strive for more in the upcoming season.
The first five episodes of Break Point, the highly anticipated docu-series about the world of tennis, will be available on Netflix from 13 January 2013. Many fans have expressed their dissatisfaction with the absence of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal from the series. Matteo Berrettini, Nick Kyrgios, Felix Auger Aliassime, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Paula Badosa, Ajla Tomljanovic, Iga Swiatek and many others will play the protagonists.
Carlos Alcaraz is looking forward to Novak Djokovic's return to the Australian Open next month. The 19-year-old Spaniard won five of his six ATP Tour singles titles in 2022, including the US Open and two Masters 1000s. The Spaniard says he is a lucky guy to have the best players in the world on tour. World No 1 says he has almost 100 percent recovered from an abdominal injury.
Court FF3 Novak sneakers set to launch on January 1, 2023. Djokovic has worn Asics' shoes for the last few years and will be wearing a new, upgraded design. The 21-time Grand Slam winner returned to Top 5 of the ATP rankings after winning the year-end championships in Turin.
Novak Djokovic will begin his Australian Open title bid at the Adelaide International. The world number five missed the opening Grand Slam of 2022 when he was deported over his vaccine status. The Serbian was granted a visa to enter the country after a high-stakes legal battle. The Australian Open takes place at Melbourne Park from January 16-29. Four of the world's top 10 women will begin the year in Adelaide.
Novak Djokovic will begin his Australian Open title bid at the Adelaide International. The world number five missed the opening Grand Slam of 2022 when he was deported over his vaccine status. The Serbian was granted a visa to enter the country after a high-stakes legal battle. The Australian Open takes place at Melbourne Park from January 16-29. Four of the world's top 10 women will begin the year in Adelaide.
Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest male player to finish the year as the World No.1 in the history of the ATP's computerised rankings. The 19-year-old pocketed more than A$15 million this season to edge out Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard also joined compatriot Nadal as the first players from the same country to claim the top two spots at the close of a season in 26 years. Nadal won the Australian Open and French Open in an extraordinary year that saw him become claim the men's record for most grand slam victories of all time with 22.
Henry Patten and Julian Cash have been ripping up the record books on the ATP Challenger Tour. The doubles pair claimed a remarkable 10th title on the tour last weekend. Patten was ranked at No 871 in the ATP Doubles ranking list last year, with Cash down at No 585.
Carlos Alcaraz becomes first teenager ever to defeat Nadal and Djokovic at the same tournament. The 19-year-old became the 12th player ever to beat the GOATs in the same event. The next day, he defeated No. 3-ranked Alexander Zverev in the final in 62 minutes.
Rafael Nadal has called Carlos Alcaraz someone very special. The Spaniard is pleased that his country has a young talent who is likely to achieve great things. Alcarz is already a Grand Slam champion and is the youngest number 1 in tennis history. Mats Wilander has said that Alcarraz shouldn't be compared to Federer, Nadal and Djokovic. The Swede has never seen anything like it.
Nick Kyrgios wrapped up his 2022 season following his 2022 ATP Finals group stage exit. The 27-year-old will next be in action in a couple of exhibition tournaments in December ahead of his 2023 campaign. The World Tennis League (WTL) is one event that the Australian is set to commence on December 19 in Dubai.
Mats Wilander has said Carlos Alcaraz shouldn't be compared to Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. The 19-year-old is coming off a dream 2022 campaign, climbing 32 places to end the season as the first teenage year-end World No. 1. Wilander opines that his 2022 campaign was the stuff dreams are made of. The Swede added that it's heartening and inspiring to see his success.
Novak Djokovic won his 21st Grand Slam at Wimbledon this year, taking him one behind Rafael Nadal's tally. The all-time leader in Grand Slams is currently Margaret Court, who owns 24 Majors, followed by Serena Williams, who has 23. Former US Open runner-up Greg Rusedski believes the Serbian is eyeing Court's record. He also predicted Nadal to win the French Open and the US Open next year.
Novak Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev 6-3 6-7(5) 7-6(2 in round-robin stage of ATP Finals in Turin. Serb said it was a gruelling physical battle that took a lot out of him. Serbian will face American Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals on Saturday.
Novak Djokovic was denied the opportunity to defend his Australian Open title in 2022. The Serb was eventually deported and handed a three-year visa ban. He has since been fighting to overturn the decision so that he can fly Down Under for the 2023 season. Rafael Nadal opened up on the decision on Thursday.
Novak Djokovic's kids, Stefan and Tara, accompanied the Serbian tennis star during a Nitto ATP Finals practice session. Stefan tried to hit a smash but failed to do so. The moment was caught on camera and posted on social media. A few fans mocked Stefan and Novak by using the expression like father, like son.
Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will be able to play in next year's tournament. The 35-year-old Serb was deported over his failure to have a COVID-19 vaccine. The former world number one was originally barred from the country until 2025 but that decision has been reversed.
Novak Djokovic to get visa for 2023 Australian Open: reports say he will be granted a visa to play in 2023. Unvaccinated Serb was deported on the eve of this year's Australian Open in Melbourne. Nine-time Australian Open champion was deported from the country ahead of the tournament in January.
Casper Ruud grew up watching Nadal, Djokovic and Roger Federer dominate the men's tennis. The 23-year-old grew up idolising the greats. Ruud thinks Nadal and Djokovich going up against each other is one of the best shows sports fans can watch.
Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) in the ATP Finals. The Serbian is chasing a record-equalling sixth title in the season-ending event. The loss means the injured Carlos Alcaraz will end 2022 at the top of the rankings.
World No. 7 Andrey Rublev has been drawn in the same group as Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, and Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. Rublev cheekily poked fun at his luck at the pre-tournament press conference.
Cedric Pioline believes Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will remain at the highest levels for another two seasons. The next few years are going to be very exciting for the next generation of players. Nadal won the Australian Open and Roland Garros, stretching over Roger Federer in the all-time ranking of Slams.
ATP finals 2022 groups out:A good draw for Nadal, who avoids Medvedev and Djokovic...BAd draw for Rublev. He is the top seed in the event for the fifth time as a result of world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will not be part of the same group. The tournament will begin in Turin from November 13 onwards. Carlos Alcaraz will be missing the event due to his abdominal injury.
