Novak Djokovic news: World No 2 has allegedly split from his long-term coach
Serbian Novak Djokovic has supposedly split from his long-term coach Marian Vajda after working with him for 15 years, according to Sport Klub.
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Blackburn Rovers handed frustrating Ben Brereton-Diaz update
Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton-Diaz is not expected to return from injury until after March’s international break, a report from the Lancashire Telegraph has revealed.
Novak Djokovic splits with long-term coach Marian Vajda, rest of coaching team to stay in place – report
Novak Djokovic has split from long-term coach Marian Vajda. The 56-year-old Vajda had scaled back his role after Goran Ivanisevic was added to Djokovic's coaching staff for Wimbledon in 2019, accompanying his charge to fewer tournaments — but now comes the news of a clean break. Vajda did not attend the recent Dubai Tennis Championships nor accompany Djokovic to Melbourne for his ill-fated tilt at the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic will no longer be sponsored by Peugeot, the CEO of the carmaker's parent company confirms
Novak Djokovic will no longer be sponsored by Peugeot after the French carmaker pulled its affiliation with the Serbian star. Carlos Tavares, CEO of Peugeot's parent company Stellantis, broke the news but did not confirm whether it was related to Djokovic's ongoing decision to remain unvaccinated against Covid-19.
The athlete's voice is an effective one, and should be given greater support and protection
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UAE to host China, Syria World Cup qualifiers
The United Arab Emirates has been selected as the neutral venue for this month's Asian World Cup qualifiers involving China and Syria, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Tuesday, without giving a reason for the change.
Daniil Medvedev Replaces Novak Djokovic As World Number One
Daniil Medvedev succeeded Novak Djokovic as world number one on Monday, becoming the first man since 2004 outside the game's "Big Four" of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray to occupy the top spot. US Open champion Medvedev is the third Russian man after Yevgeny Kafelnikov and Marat Safin, and 27th player overall, to rise to the top of the ATP rankings. The 26-year-old Medvedev, beaten by Nadal in the Acapulco semi-finals last week, was guaranteed to move above Djokovic after the Serb's quarter-final loss in Dubai.