Khachanov supports Djokovic after setting up Dubai encounter
Novak Djokovic's second-round opponent in Dubai will be world No. 26 Karen Khachanov, who said that he respected the Serb's unwavering position against taking the Covid-19 vaccination.
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Alexander Zverev beats Jenson Brooksby in latest-ever tennis finish at 4.55am on remarkable day in Acapulco
History was made on a remarkable day at the Mexican Open in Acapulco as Alexander Zverev’s win over Jenson Brooksby set the record for the latest-ever finish in tennis. The match started at 1:30am local time and didn’t finish until 4.55am, with defending champion Zverev prevailing 3-6 7-6(10) 6-2 after saving two match points in the second-set tie-breaker. Ad/> The finish time breaks the previous record of 4.34am set by Lleyton Hewitt and Marcos Baghdatis at the 2008 Australian Open.
'Tennis better when Novak Djokovic plays' - Andy Murray wants to see world number back at major events
Andy Murray believes tennis suffers most when Novak Djokovic misses out on major events. Djokovic is set to miss out on the prestigious Indian Wells tournament in March after admitting that, as things stand, he is unable to enter the country due to his vaccination status. Ad/> He was deported from Australia ahead of the Australian Open, and requirements will be unable to compete at the French or US Open too.
'I can't enter the United States' - Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic set to miss Indian Wells in March
Novak Djokovic revealed he is currently unable to enter the USA and will miss the prestigious Indian Wells masters tournament in March as things stand. The Serbian world number one eased into the last-16 of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship with a straight sets victory over Lorenzo Musetti. Ad/> But while the UAE's more lenient entry requirement laws accommodate for the unvaccinated Djokovic, the USA's do not.
French Open finalist Pavlyuchenkova out for 10 weeks with knee injury
French Open finalist Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has a knee injury that will rule her out of action for up to 10 weeks, she said on Tuesday.
Novak Djokovic gives update on potential Indian Wells appearance amid US visa problems
Novak Djokovic says as things stand he won’t be able to compete at Indian Wells because he can’t enter the USA due to being unvaccinated against coronavirus.
British curling boss Nigel Holl hopes to grow sport after Olympic medals
British curling boss Nigel Holl hopes Winter Olympic Games success will launch a revolution in the sport and provide more golden days like the one enjoyed in Beijing.
Norrie tops Opelka in straight sets to win Delray Beach Open
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Cameron Norrie's year started off slowly, with four consecutive losses.