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Novak Djokovic slams "disrespectful" Wimbledon crowd with bizarre rant

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Novak Djokovic lashed out at the Wimbledon crowd following his straight-sets victory over Holger Rune

After securing his place in his 60th-slam quarter-final, Djokovic used his on-court interview to angrily

Rune revealed they were bellowing "Ruuuunne", rather than "booooo" which Djokovic claimed.

Novak Djokovic didn't hold back here 😳#BBCTennis #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/NTnUt0FroZ— BBC Sport

Djokovic, known for confronting crowds, didn't entertain that notion. "They were.

Goooooooooooood night :-) pic.twitter.com/3kAuFG2Luo— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) July 8, 2024"Listen


All set: 184 Olympic tennis players announced

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The ITF has announced the final list of tennis players who will compete at the Olympic Games. The five events will take place during Wimbledon this Friday. There will be representatives from 41 countries, the tournament will last nine days and will be played on twelve courts. Alexander Zverev will be defending his title, but Bencic will not as she is on maternity leave.

World number one Jannik Sinner (Italy) and Iga Swiatek (Poland) are on the list, as is Novak Djokovic

Norway: Casper RuudNetherlands: Tallon GriekspoorPoland: Hubert HurkaczPortugal: Nuno BorgesSerbia: Novak

Djokovic, Dusan LajovicSwitzerland: Stan Wawrinka (ITF)Tunisia: Moez Echargui (ITF)Janik Sinner, ATP


Andy Murray thanks fans after emotional Wimbledon farewell

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Andy Murray expressed his gratitude to Wimbledon organisers for the "emotional" farewell ceremony that followed his final match, which he played with his older brother Jamie in the men's doubles.

GETTY IMAGESFellow Grand Slam champions Novak Djokovic, Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe, and Iga Swiatek

On Thursday, Djokovic encouraged Murray to continue playing, despite Murray's insistence that he is retiring

Djokovic and Murray have been rivals since they were 12 years old, facing off 36 times as professionals

I do wish him all the best in his farewell," said Djokovic.


Djokovic's Wimbledon rookie rival Jacob Fearnley

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The 22-year-old Scot, who emerged victorious and earned the prize of facing Novak Djokovic in the second

Alcaraz and Sinner, the current two best tennis players -with permission from the Scot's next rival, Novak

Djokovic- as supporting characters.The path taken by Fearnley has been radically opposite to that taken

Collegiate Athletic Association), he decided to return home and try the professional circuit.Novak Djokovic

asked about his strategy to achieve a transcendent victory over a seven-time Wimbledon winner like Novak

Djokovic.


Novak Djokovic: Missing Wimbledon would not have been 'correct'

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Novak Djokovic said Saturday it would not have been "correct" to miss Wimbledon despite having undergone

Djokovic needed surgery to repair the damaged meniscus in his right knee after being injured at the French

I would just say it's this incredible desire to play, just to compete," said Djokovic."

I didn't want to deal with that."🇷🇸 Novak Djokovic said he has "incredible desire to play, just to

The Spaniard on Saturday described Djokovic as “superhuman".

His situation really gave me optimism that I can make it, too," insisted Djokovic."



Andy Murray's surgery puts his Paris 2024 hopes in doubt

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The Scot underwent a "surgical procedure" on his back on Saturday and is expeced to be out six weeks, missing the London tournament for sure and maybe even the Olympics. The 37-year-old was forced to make the decision when he retired in the second round at Queen's.

GETTY IMAGESWhen it comes to exceptional professionals, anything can happen,a s both Murray and Novak

Djokovic. can attest Murray's participation is complicated, while the Serb, who withdrew from Roland

Murray is the fourth player, along with Federer, Djokovic and Nadal, to have formed a stellar quartet

Nadal will not be on the grass at Wimbledon as he concentrates on Paris 2024, Murray is now out too and Djokovic


Caroline Garcia and Hugo Humbert to lead French tennis team at Paris 2024

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The two-time Roland Garros doubles champion - without her usual partner Mladenovic - and the world number 16 head the list of tennis players who will represent the host country at next month's Olympic Games. It will also be the fourth Games for Gael Monfils. The tennis competition begins on 27 July.

This is the case for Novak Djokovic, who has won only one bronze medal in his career and does not want


Novak Djokovic to play in Paris 2024 Olympics

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Former world number one Novak Djokovic has confirmed he will compete in the singles at this summer's

The Olympic Games have long been a challenge for Novak Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic and Dusan Lajovic have fulfilled the conditions according to the ATP rankings and confirmed

elusive.🎾 #TeamSerbia za #Paris2024 je dobio nove predstavnike i sada broji 9️⃣6️⃣ članova 💪🏻Teniseri Novak

He made his debut at Beijing 2008 and last competed at Tokyo 2020.To date, Novak Djokovic has taken part

Zverev beat Djokovic in the semi-finals.


Jannik Sinner to play singles and doubles at Paris Olympics

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Newly-crowned world number one Jannik Sinner will play singles as well as doubles alongside Lorenzo Musetti at the Paris Olympics, the Italian tennis federation said Friday. Sinner will compete at an Olympics for the first time on the clay courts of Roland Garros where he made the semi-finals of the French Open last week, playing a tough match against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz.

; his maiden Grand Slam at the Australian Open —overcoming third seed Daniil Medvedev after beating Novak

Djokovic in the semi-final— Rotterdam and Miami.


A film to kick off Wimbledon 2024 that touches the heart

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The 'Always Like Never Before' campaign launches a film that pays tribute to tennis legends, rising stars and iconic moments. It is a prelude to the 2024 Championships of the greatest grass court tournament.

June 10, 2024A moment has been chosen from Carlos Alcaraz's victory over seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak

Djokovic in the final of last year's men's singles tournament.

In the absence of the Big Three (Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic), who have been the contenders


The new king of France is Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal's heir

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Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz fought hard to beat Alexander Zverev in the Roland Garros final, triumphing in five sets. Rafael Nadal's successor won his first French Open title and his third Grand Slam, becoming the youngest player to win all three surfaces at major tournaments.

19 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier.Adding the Roland Garros crown to his Wimbledon title against Novak

Djokovic last year and the 2022 US Open, Alcaraz and the world number one, Italian Jannik Sinner, represent

the renewal of the Big Three (a nickname for perhaps the greatest generation of players, including Novak

Djokovic, Roger Federer and Nadal).Now the Spaniard has the chance to break all records at next year's

Alcaraz after a tough semi-final against Italy's Sinner.In the first French Open final without Nadal, Djokovic


Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev: First Roland Garros final showdown

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One of these two will succeed Novak Djokovic at the French Open on Sunday.

Neither Federer, Nadal nor Djokovic, who is beginning to feel the effects of injury.This Sunday's final

will meet on the main court for the first time, with the title at stake and the chance to join Serb Novak

Djokovic in the tournament's record books.Semi-finals' magic 🪄Enjoy the Best Moments of the Day by


Paris Olympics embraces "mindfulness" with meditation and AI

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Three years after Simone Biles highlighted athletes' mental health at the Tokyo Olympics, the Paris Games will show how this awareness has improved care and support.

Athletes like Novak Djokovic, Janja Garnbret, Rudy Gobert, and Kevin Mayer share their excitement for


Successful operation puts Novak Djokovic on track for Olympics

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Novak Djokovic's operation went well, according to the man himself, and despite there being no return

It means for the first time since 2004, the men's final in Paris will not feature Djokovic, Rafael Nadal

past day, I had to make some tough decisions after sustaining a meniscus tear during my last match," Djokovic

well.I am so appreciative of the team of doctors who have been by my side… pic.twitter.com/RYLeR5KW2P— Novak

Djokovic (@DjokerNole) June 6, 2024"I'm still processing it all, but I am happy to update you that the

Olympics are very important; the Olympics have always been a priority for me," he said in April.Novak Djokovic