'Breaks my heart' to see Becker in prison, says Djokovic
Novak Djokovic said on Friday "it breaks my heart" to see former coach Boris Becker in prison over charges relating to a 2017 bankruptcy and hopes the German legend stays "healthy and strong".
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I hold no grudges and want to play in Australia again says Djokovic
PARIS : World number one Novak Djokovic said on Friday he would like to return to play in Australia again despite being deported from the country earlier this year due to not having a COVID-19 vaccination.
'I would love to come back' - Novak Djokovic wants Australian Open return, unsure on visa status
Novak Djokovic has expressed his desire to play at next year’s Australian Open, but has had no discussions about his visa status. Djokovic was deported from the country on the eve of this year's Australian Open due to issues over his Covid vaccination status. Ad/> The cancellation of his visa means he could be banned from returning to the country for three years.
Djokovic, Nadal, Alcaraz hunt spots in French Open last 16
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal aim to take another step Friday towards a blockbuster quarter-final clash at the French Open, while Carlos Alcaraz targets a place in the last 16 after surviving a match point in the previous round. World number one and defending champion Djokovic has eased through the first two rounds in his first Grand Slam since last year's US Open final defeat. He next plays Slovenia's Aljaz Bedene.
Former Wallaby Folau to make international return with Tonga
MELBOURNE : Israel Folau will make his return to international rugby with Tonga three years after his Wallabies contract was terminated over a controversial social media post.
French Open: Former champion Halep knocked out by Chinese teenager Zheng
Simona Halep crashed out in the second round of the French Open on Thursday as she failed to find a way past the aggressive game of Chinese teenager Zheng Qinwen and fell to a 2-6 6-2 6-1 loss. Halep, who lifted the trophy at Roland Garros in 2018 before winning Wimbledon the following year, came into the contest on Court Simonne Mathieu having won her only prior meeting against the 19-year-old Zheng in straight sets in Melbourne in January. The 30-year-old Romanian got off to a flying start by dominating play from the baseline, breezing through the opening set and going up a break before Zheng, ranked 74th in the world took control.
Former champion Halep knocked out by Chinese teenager Zheng
PARIS : Former world number one Simona Halep crashed out in the second round of the French Open on Thursday as she failed to find a way past the aggressive game of Chinese teenager Zheng Qinwen and fell to a 2-6 6-2 6-1 loss.
Western United seek A-League title and respect in Melbourne showdown
MELBOURNE : Rival fans have derided Western United as the offspring of broadcasters and officials hungry for content and cash but success in the A-League decider against champions Melbourne City should silence the critics.