SYDNEY (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal returns from a "winding, tortuous" injury journey in Brisbane this week, while fellow superstar Novak Djokovic kickstarts his bid for an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title at Perth. Spain's Rafael Nadal (top) and Japan's Naomi Osaka (AFP) It appeared last season...
JEDDAH (AFP) -- Hamad Medjedovic upset top-seeded Arthur Fils 3-4 (6/8), 4-1, 4-2, 3-4 (9/11), 4-1 to win the Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah on Saturday, Dec. 2. Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic (AFP) At No. 110 in the world, Medjedovic became the lowest-ranked champion in the six-year history of the...
PARIS (AFP) -- Almost a year after his last match, former world number one Rafael Nadal will return to the courts in Brisbane next month ahead of the Australian Open for what is likely to be his final season. Spain's Rafael Nadal (AFP) "Hello everyone, after a year away from competition, it's time...
MALAGA (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic's Serbia was drawn against Slovakia in 2024 Davis Cup finals qualifying on Sunday, Nov. 26, as organizers confirmed the last eight would be held in Malaga again. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP) As a result hosts Spain will automatically reach the finals, along with...
MALAGA, Spain (AFP) -- A "proud" Jannik Sinner beat world number one Novak Djokovic twice in one day to send Italy into the Davis Cup final with a 2-1 win over Serbia on Saturday in Malaga. Italy, who won the trophy for the first and only time in 1976, will face 28-time winners Australia on Sunday....
MALAGA (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic steered Serbia into the Davis Cup semifinals as he beat Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4 to secure a 2-0 triumph over Great Britain on Thursday, Nov. 23, setting up a mouth-watering clash with Italy's Jannik Sinner. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates beating Britain's Cameron...
MALAGA (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic said on Wednesday, Nov. 22, he is aiming to carry his superb form into the Davis Cup and winning the competition with Serbia this week is one of his "greatest goals." Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP) The 36-year-old great has won three Grand Slams this year, with an...
TURIN (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic claimed yet another record on Sunday, Nov. 19, with his seventh ATP Finals title, sweeping aside local hero Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-3 in Turin and leaving tennis fans wondering when he will relinquish his tennis dominance. Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy after...
TURIN, Italy (AFP) — Novak Djokovic closed in on a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title on Saturday, Nov. 18, after sweeping past Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 6-2 in a dominating semifinal display he hailed as his best of the tournament. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates a point against...
TURIN (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz is dreaming of victory at the ATP Finals after setting up a semifinal showdown with Novak Djokovic with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Daniil Medvedev on Friday, Nov. 17. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning against Russia's Daniil Medvedev during their first...
TURIN (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic stayed on track for a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title after Italy's Jannik Sinner beat Holger Rune 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 on Thursday, Nov. 16, to seal the Serbian world number one's semifinal ticket. Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning against Denmark's...
TURIN (AFP) -- Jannik Sinner edged towards becoming the first ever Italian to reach the last four of the ATP Finals on Tuesday, Nov. 14, after a thrilling 7-5, 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (7/2) win over Novak Djokovic. Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning his round-robin match against Serbia's Novak...
