Resilient Djokovic overcomes Machac in Dubai Tennis Championships opener
DUBAI: World No.1 Novak Djokovic was forced to dig deep to ensure his progression in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
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Djokovic extends unbeaten streak, Auger-Aliassime, Medvedev sail on
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic gestures after his match against Czech Republic’s Tomas Machac (not pictured) during their Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship match in Dubai on February 28, 2023. (Photo by Karim SAHIB / AFP)
Djokovic says return to top spot more special after tough year
Novak Djokovic said his return to the top of the world rankings felt like a big achievement after a year of turmoil where he had to skip several tournaments including two Grand Slams, but the Serbian expects a see-sawing battle for the position in 2023.
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells and Miami Open due to injury in setback in build-up to French Open
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from Indian Wells and the Miami Open due to an injury in a hit to his preparation for the French Open. Nadal struggled with a hip injury at the Australian Open, where he lost in straight sets to Mackenzie McDonald in the second round. Ad He is currently ranked eighth in the world but is likely to drop outside of the top 10 in the ATP rankings for the first time since 2005.
Fearless Alcaraz can show next-gen how to topple Djokovic, say sports psychology experts
BENGALURU : As the all-conquering Novak Djokovic continues to cast a shadow on the next generation, teenager Carlos Alcaraz's fearless approach marks him out as a player with the potential to dethrone him, sports psychology experts have told Reuters.
Amputee Oleksy in disbelief after beating Payet, Richarlison to Puskas award
Polish amputee Marcin Oleksy still cannot believe his scissor kick won the 2022 FIFA Puskas Award for the best goal on Monday, beating finalists Dimitri Payet and Richarlison to the prize.
Argentina misses basketball World Cup for first time since 1982
Argentina will miss this year's FIBA World Cup for the first time since 1982 after they lost 79-75 to the Dominican Republic in qualifying on Sunday.
Manchester United 'suffer' Harry Kane blow and other transfer rumours
Manchester United have reportedly been dealt a blow to their hopes of signing Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane this summer.