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Novak Djokovic calls for Olympic rule change after mismatch

  • Tennis

Novak Djokovic called for a rule change in Olympic tennis after cruising to an opening win over doubles

While this put Djokovic on the right path towards his bid for his first Olympic gold, the 37-year-old

singles players that had plenty of time, there were alternates, that could have been told to come," Djokovic

told reporters.The Olympic tennis program has come under fire, as No.1 seed Novak #Djokovic questioned

🎾Matthew Ebden offered his racket to the crowd after losing an eight game of the match in a row to Novak

Djokovic 😂 pic.twitter.com/9l7msME4rb— Eurosport (@eurosport) July 27, 2024"We'd love to have last-minute


Rafael Nadal uncertain if he will play singles on Sunday

  • Tennis

The Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal and an international legend in the sport admitted on Saturday that he still does not know if he will play in the individual modality which is this Sunday.

Nadal its the challenge of Novak Djokovic, who wants a golden medal in Paris and who wants fight for

injury and the order of play made him the first Olympic tennis player in the history of Lebanon.And Djokovic


Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz wins, controversial first day for Novak Djokovic

  • Tennis

Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz has made his debut at the Paris Olympics with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Lebanon's Hady Habib to advance to the second round.

fRPdtatvlB— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) July 27, 2024It has also been a winning first day for Serbia's Djokovic


A medal, Dan Evans' farewell gift to Andy Murray

  • Tennis

The men's tennis doubles event in Paris is highlighting the Spanish pair of Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal. Notably, they were featured at the opening ceremony as one of the final torchbearers before the ceremonial burning of the pepper.

the most important tennis players of recent years, sharing the top spot with the big three: Federer, Novak

Djokovic and Rafael Nadal at the top.For Evans, this will be his Olympic debut after he chose not to


Rafael Nadal may miss singles tournament in Paris

  • Paris 2024

Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis legend, returns to the court that has been magical throughout his career, having won the Roland Garros tournament 14 times. He is set to compete in the men's doubles with Carlos Alcaraz. However, a thigh injury will unfortunately prevent him from participating in the singles event, marking his farewell to the Games in that category.

stand the test of time.The draw for the singles tournament has left the possibility of Nadal facing Novak

Djokovic in the second round.

Djokovic has won 30. Nadal, 29.

he would love to meet the Spaniard.Ver esta publicación en InstagramUna publicación compartida por Novak

This prompted several messages on social media from Novak Djokovic fans suggesting that the injury might


Andy Murray will only play doubles in Paris

  • Tennis

British tennis player Andy Murray has opted out of the singles tournament at the Olympics due to back issues. He will partner with compatriot Dan Evans in what will be his final competition as a professional. Murray is the only player to have won two singles gold medals in Olympic history.

He has never won the Paris tournament, although he did play in a final, which he lost to Novak Djokovic.Murray

has long been asked what Murray's career would have been like if he had not coincided in time with Djokovic


Tennis draw: Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic expected to face off in Paris

  • Tennis

Top-seeded Novak Djokovic could face his longtime rival Rafael Nadal in the second round of the Paris

On Thursday, Djokovic was drawn against Australian Matthew Ebden, while Nadal will play Hungarian Marton

“I am just trying to enjoy every single moment.”Rafael Nadal is expected to face off with Novak Djokovic


Daniil Medvedev: Russian with no flag, but always in the spotlight

  • Tennis

Russian and Belarusian athletes are competing in the Olympics, but not under th  eir country's flag, as part of the organisation's measures over the war in Ukraine, after it was established that they did not support the war and had no links to the military.

Outside the Slams, Medvedev is one of six men to have won six or more Masters titles, joining Djokovic

weeks as world number one in 2022, he became the first man in 18 years to reach the top spot, alongside Djokovic

publicación compartida de Medvedev Daniil (@medwed33)He won his only major title at the 2021 US Open, beating Novak

Djokovic in the final.

In the final of this year's Australian Open, he lost a two-set lead to Novak Djokovic.The loss of athletes


Andy Murray to hang up his racket after Paris 2024

  • Tennis

Andy Murray announced his definitive retirement from professional tennis on Tuesday, after previous hints he could hang up his racket for good due to injuries. He has chosen to do so at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and will soon will find out who his opponent is this Thursday.

the most important tennis players of recent years, sharing the top spot with the big three: Federer, Novak

Djokovic and Rafael Nadal at the top.

 With Federer's retirement, Djokovic is also struggling with injuries.

Wimbledon in 1936.Murray is the only one to come close to the big three, and the supremacy of Federer, Djokovic


Carlos Alcaraz gets in top shape before heading to Paris

  • Tennis

Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz is now focused solely on the courts of Paris. A few months ago, he won his first Roland Garros title. Just a month later, he triumphed at Wimbledon. The Spaniard is determined to complete the triple crown in a single year. Alcaraz is stepping up his training in Murcia and will travel to Paris on Monday.

Among them is former world number one Novak Djokovic, whom he defeated in the Wimbledon final a few weeks


Rafael Nadal on the US Open list

  • Tennis

The Spaniard champion is on the list for the tournament he has won four times. He has missed three of the last four editions due to injury. Nadal will be in Paris in 2024. It is not out of the question that he will play in the US Open on 26 August.

GETTY IMAGESThe defending champions, world number two Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff, will also be present.All


Carlos Alcaraz triumphs in thrilling Wimbledon showdown

  • Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz surged to victory against a below-par Novak Djokovic, retaining his men's singles title

as last year's epic final, this match fell short of the five-set thriller from 12 months ago, with Djokovic

Gracious in defeat, Djokovic shared a smile and a warm embrace with Alcaraz at the net following his

GETTY IMAGESFor the second consecutive year, Djokovic was aiming to match Roger Federer's record of eight

champion also sought to surpass Margaret Court's record for the most Grand Slam singles titles.While Djokovic

He had it all today," Djokovic said post-match.


Paris 2024: One last Olympic dance for some legends

  • Paris 2024

Simone Biles and LeBron James are at the top of the list of illustrious stars who will bring their Olympic journey to a close this summer. Others, like Nadal and Murray, are coming back from injury to make it one last time. And some are looking to make an unforgettable impression.

GETTY IMAGESIf Nadal and Murray are able to say their goodbyes, this could be the last chance for Novak

Djokovic.


Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz meet again in Wimbledon final blockbuster

  • Tennis

Novak Djokovic swept past Lorenzo Musetti on Friday to book a second successive Wimbledon final against

Just five weeks after undergoing knee surgery, seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic reached his 10th

Djokovic, 37, can equal Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon titles and become the tournament's

oldest champion of the modern era if he avenges last year's final loss to Alcaraz.Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak

Djokovic: The Sequel#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/8uiFg5qGn5— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 12, 2024"I have

On Friday, however, Djokovic was untroubled on his way to a 37th Grand Slam final.

Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in the 2023 Wimbledon final in a five-set thriller.Novak Djokovic after reaching


Djokovic reaches 13th Wimbledon semi-final without hitting a ball

  • Tennis

Novak Djokovic reached his 13th Wimbledon semi-final without hitting a ball on Wednesday, equalling Federer's

Djokovic reached his 13th Wimbledon semi-final, after ninth seed Australian De Minaur announced shortly

who beat 13th seed Taylor Fritz 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in a five-set match.De Minaur, who beat Djokovic

no secret that this would have been the biggest match of my career, but it's a unique injury.Novak Djokovic

"Djokovic knows these courts better than I do," admitted the Italian."