Djokovic survives scare to beat Djere in Belgrade
Novak Djokovic battled back from a set and a break down to beat Laslo Djere in his opening match of the ATP event in Belgrade on Wednesday, avoiding a third consecutive defeat.
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Novak Djokovic receives boost as Serb cleared for Rome Masters after vaccine drama
Novak Djokovic's participation in the upcoming Italian Open has been confirmed despite the world No 1's unvaccinated status. It will be a welcome relief for the Serb who spent the first quarter of the season embroiled in controversy and forced to miss the Australian Open, Indian Wells and Miami without the vaccine.
'My idol' - Iga Swiatek says she is taking inspiration from Rafa Nadal as she weighs up her future
Iga Swiatek says Rafa Nadal's approach to tennis is what she plans to model her career on. The 20-year-old Pole — who became No. 1 last month following the retirement of Ash Barty — has sparkled so far in 2022, landing a stunning sunshine double by winning Indian Wells and Miami back-to-back.
Short-handed Raptors fall into 0-2 hole as 76ers dominate on home court
Joel Embiid had 31 points and 11 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the undermanned Toronto Raptors 112-97 on Monday in Philadelphia to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Bristol City vs Sheffield United confirmed teams as Paul Heckingbottom makes five changes
Sheffield United travel to Bristol City in need of a win after Friday's disappointing defeat at home to Reading. Only four games remain in the season and United are one of a clutch of teams pushing for a play-off place.
Boris Becker waxes lyrical about Carlos Alcaraz and backs him to emulate Novak Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz has been backed to follow in Novak Djokovic's footsteps by reaching the world No 1 ranking despite his early loss in Monte Carlo. The Serb's former coach Boris Becker believes the 18-year-old will reach the top spot of men's tennis if he continues his current trajectory in what is the latest in a series of big predictions for Alcaraz from former pros.
Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey grabs spotlight with 38 in Game 1 win over Raptors
PHILADELPHIA — In the days leading up to the start of the first-round series between the 76ers and Toronto Raptors, the focus was on how effective James Harden would be against Toronto's long, switching defense.
Raptors drop playoff opener as Maxey dazzles in 76ers blowout victory
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 of his 38 points in the third quarter Saturday to stuff any Raptors' hopes of a comeback, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat visiting Toronto 131-111 in Game 1 of their opening-round playoff series.