Spain reigns as Nadal second behind Alcaraz in ATP rankings
Spain reigns at the summit of men's tennis with Carlos Alcaraz holding world number one spot in the ATP rankings released on Monday with compatriot Rafael Nadal moving back up to second.
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Novak Djokovic explains 'extra motivation' after 'really amazing' Tel Aviv triumph in ATP Tour return
Novak Djokovic has spoken about the «extra motivation» he felt after he sealed an impressive Tel Aviv Open triumph in his ATP Tour return. The 21-time Grand Slam singles champion claimed his third title of what has been a largely frustrating 2022 for him as he cruised past fellow veteran Marin Cilic, 6-3 6-4, in the final on Sunday. Ad Djokovic was forced to miss the US Open due to his decision not to get vaccinated from Covid-19 and was delighted to get back to winning ways on the ATP Tour with a fine victory and what he described as a «really amazing experience» at the event.
'It makes me sad' - Iga Swiatek criticises 'not safe' tennis schedule, pulls out of Billie Jean King Cup
Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Billie Jean King Cup and lamented a schedule on the women's tennis tour that she says is «not safe» for the players. The 21-year-old told her fans that she was «very sorry», «disappointed» and «sad» to have to pull out of the competition, where she had been hoping to represent Poland once more. Ad But the world No.
'Heartbreaking' - Nick Kyrgios on the match that 'really, really hurt', says 'I can win a Grand Slam'
Nick Kyrgios has reflected on the match this season that «really, really hurt» when he suffered a shock defeat to Karen Khachanov at the US Open. The 27-year-old from Canberra, who skipped the Laver Cup in London last month in order to spend some time with his family back home, is back in action this week at the Japan Open in Tokyo. Ad Kyrgios has enjoyed a fine season with a breakthrough in reaching the final at Wimbledon, where he lost out to Novak Djokovic, and fancied his chances of winning his first Grand Slam singles title at Flushing Meadows with the Serb absent.
Novak Djokovic finds 'extra motivation' from post-Wimbledon absence
Novak Djokovic claimed his third title of 2022 and 89th of his career with an impressive straight-sets victory over Marin Cilic in the Tel Aviv final on Sunday, insisting his lengthy absence since winning a seventh Wimbledon crown in July provided "extra motivation". The 35-year-old Djokovic triumphed 6-3, 6-4 to add the Israeli hard court trophy to victories on the Rome clay and Wimbledon grass this season. It was his 19th win over Cilic in 21 meetings in a rivalry stretching back to 2008. Djokovic was playing his first singles tournament since wrapping up a seventh Wimbledon crown and 21st Grand Slam title in July. He was banned from the US Open and the entire North American hard court swing over his refusal to be vaccinated before returning for Roger Federer's farewell in the Laver Cup team event in London last month.
Novak Djokovic lifts Tel Aviv Watergen Open title
Novak Djokovic cruised to his 89th tour title as he beat Marin Cilic in straight sets to win the Tel Aviv Watergen Open.
Djokovic finds 'extra motivation' from post-Wimbledon absence to notch 89th career title
Novak Djokovic claimed his third title of 2022 and 89th of his career with an impressive straight-sets victory over Marin Cilic in the Tel Aviv final on Sunday, insisting his lengthy absence since winning a seventh Wimbledon crown in July provided "extra motivation".
England’s Hull holds off Ko, Lin to win LPGA Volunteers Classic
WASHINGTON: England’s Charley Hull captured her second career LPGA title on Sunday, holding off New Zealand’s Lydia Ko and China’s Lin Xiyu to win the Volunteers of America Classic.