NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic makes a long-awaited return to the US Open next week looking to reclaim the title and world number one ranking from defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia pose with their trophies after the final of the Western...
PARIS (AFP) -- Ahead of the draw for the US Open on Thursday, Aug. 24, Novak Djokovic neared a return to world number one after outlasting Carlos Alcaraz to win the Cincinnati Open. Novak Djokovic. (AFP) In his last warm-up event for the season's final major, Djokovic took some revenge on...
CINCINNATI (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic needed five match points and nearly four hours to pull off a gritty victory over Carlos Alcaraz and claim a third ATP Cincinnati Open title on Sunday, Aug. 20. Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the trophy after defeating Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during the...
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TORONTO (AFP) -- World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Toronto Masters due to fatigue, Tennis Canada said on Sunday, July 23.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...
