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Novak Djokovic "Intends To Go To Wimbledon" In "Lose-Lose" Situation

Novak Djokovic said Monday he "intends to go to Wimbledon" to defend his title despite the controversy over the tournament being stripped of ranking points. "Yes, I intend to go to Wimbledon," said Djokovic after overcoming Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in the French Open first round. However, he added that the initial decision of the tournament to ban Russian and Belarusian players following the invasion of Ukraine was a "mistake". The 35-year-old Djokovic stands to lose 2,000 points due to the decision by the ATP and WTA tours to remove ranking points from Wimbledon in response to the player ban.

Novak Djokovic criticises Wimbledon for 'wrong decision' over Russian and Belarusian player ban

Novak Djokovic has criticised Wimbledon for making the “wrong decision” in banning Russian and Belarusian players – and says there were other options available. Wimbledon went against most other tennis tournaments by deciding to ban players from Russia and Belarus player following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ad/> In a statement, Wimbledon said they had «no viable alternative within the framework of the UK government's position».

Novak Djokovic 'intends to go to Wimbledon' in 'lose-lose' situation

Novak Djokovic said on Monday that he "intends to go to Wimbledon" to defend his title despite the controversy over the tournament being stripped of ranking points. "Yes, I intend to go to Wimbledon," said Djokovic after overcoming Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in the French Open first round. However, he added that the initial decision of the tournament to ban Russian and Belarusian players following the invasion of Ukraine was a "mistake". The 35-year-old Djokovic stands to lose 2,000 points due to the decision by the ATP and WTA tours to remove ranking points from Wimbledon in response to the player ban. "On a personal, individual level, I have been very negatively affected," said Djokovic.

Cricket Australia names New Zealand's Daniel Vettori as assistant coach

New Zealand cricketer Daniel Vettori was on Tuesday named as an assistant to Australia coach Andrew McDonald, who said the ex-Kiwi skipper's knowledge and experience would be invaluable. All-rounder Vettori played 113 Tests and 295 one-day internationals for the Black Caps and worked alongside McDonald with Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. He will continue as head coach of the Birmingham Phoenix in England's The Hundred. "It's a very strong and unified group which has the potential to have a very rewarding and hopefully successful period ahead," Vettori said of the Australian squad. Andre Borovec of Victoria, who has worked with the squad on select tours for the past year, was also made an assistant and will coach Australia A in Sri Lanka next month prior to the national team's two-Test series there.

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French Open: Defending Champion Novak Djokovic Wins On Slam Return

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic won in straight sets on his return to Grand Slam action at the French Open on Monday and 13-time Roland Garros winner Rafael Nadal eased to victory, but Naomi Osaka crashed out in the first round. Djokovic defeated Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 in the first night session at full capacity in Paris in his first match at a major since losing last year's US Open final. His attempt to defend his Australian Open title in January ended in chaos and controversy when he was deported from Melbourne for refusing to get vaccinated.

Former New Zealand Captain Daniel Vettori Named Australia Men's Cricket Team Assistant Coach

Daniel Vettori was Tuesday named as an assistant to Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald, who said the former New Zealand captain's knowledge and experience would be invaluable. All-rounder Vettori played 113 Tests and 295 one-day internationals for the Black Caps and worked alongside McDonald with Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. He will continue as head coach of the Birmingham Phoenix in England's The Hundred. "It's a very strong and unified group which has the potential to have a very rewarding and hopefully successful period ahead," Vettori said of the Australian squad.

French Open: Djokovic wins on Slam return as Nadal strolls and Osaka exits

Novak Djokovic won in straight sets on his return to Grand Slam action at the French Open on Monday and 13-time Roland Garros winner Rafael Nadal eased to victory, but Naomi Osaka crashed out in the first round. Djokovic defeated Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 in the first night session at full capacity in Paris in his first match at a major since losing last year's US Open final. His attempt to defend his Australian Open title in January ended in chaos and controversy when he was deported from Melbourne for refusing to get vaccinated.

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Novak Djokovic "Intends To Go To Wimbledon" In "Lose-Lose" Situation

Novak Djokovic criticises Wimbledon for 'wrong decision' over Russian and Belarusian player ban

Novak Djokovic 'intends to go to Wimbledon' in 'lose-lose' situation

Cricket Australia names New Zealand's Daniel Vettori as assistant coach

Tatap FIBA Asia Cup, Timnas Basket SEA Games Bakal Dipertahankan?

French Open: Defending Champion Novak Djokovic Wins On Slam Return

Former New Zealand Captain Daniel Vettori Named Australia Men's Cricket Team Assistant Coach

French Open: Djokovic wins on Slam return as Nadal strolls and Osaka exits