CINCINNATI (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic extended his career-long domination of Gael Monfils with a 6-3, 6-2 victory on Thursday, Aug. 17, to reach the quarterfinals of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open. Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves to Gael Monfils of France during the Western & Southern Open...
CINCINNATI (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic is back at a tournament in the United States for the first time in two years and is preparing to make the most of his new opportunity at the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open. Novak Djokovic of Serbia fields questions from the media during the Western & Southern Open at...
CINCINNATI (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz has put his quarterfinal loss at the Toronto Masters behind him as he prepares to renew his rivalry with Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati next week. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (right) holds the winner's trophy as he is congratulated by Serbia's Novak Djokovic after their...
TORONTO (AFP) -- World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Toronto Masters due to fatigue, Tennis Canada said on Sunday, July 23. *Novak Djokovic. (AFP)* The announcement comes a week after the 23-time Grand Slam champion from Serbia fell to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in the final at...
LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz is determined to quash any suggestions that his epic Wimbledon final win over Novak Djokovic represents the dawn of a new era despite all indications that tennis has witnessed a generational shift. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz smiles as he holds the winner's trophy after...
LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, July 16, shattering the Serb's dream of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (left) holds the winner's trophy as he poses with Serbia's Novak Djokovic...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic says the sporting world will be watching his "ultimate showdown" against Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's Wimbledon final where history and a generational shift are at stake. *Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Novak Djokovic. (AFP)* Djokovic is attempting to equal Roger Federer's...
LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic set up a potentially era-defining Wimbledon title showdown after cruising through their semifinals on Friday, July 14, with the Serb superstar promising a "feast" of tennis in the championship match. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns the ball to...
LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz takes on Daniil Medvedev on Friday, July 13, for a place in the Wimbledon final, where history-chasing Novak Djokovic will likely be lying in wait. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts as he plays against Denmark's Holger Rune during their men's singles quarterfinals...
LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz stayed on track for a Wimbledon title showdown against defending champion Novak Djokovic on Wednesday, July 12, as Ons Jabeur avenged her painful defeat in last year's final. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates beating Denmark's Holger Rune during their men's singles...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic said he considers himself "favorite" to lift this year's Wimbledon title even if it makes him sound "arrogant". *Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning against Russia's Andrey Rublev during their men's singles quarterfinals tennis match on the ninth day of the 2023...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic reached a 12th Wimbledon semifinal and record-equalling 46th at the Grand Slams on Tuesday, July 11, as Elina Svitolina stunned world number one Iga Swiatek, delivering an emotional boost for her war-torn Ukraine homeland. *Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning...
