Djokovic says injury ‘almost 100 percent healed’
Novak Djokovic said Monday his leg injury, which shattered his Australian Open dream, was “almost 100 percent healed,” and he was ready to aim for his 100th ATP title in Doha this month.
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Novak Djokovic is targeting an 11th Australian Open title and record 25th Grand Slam crown but faces an uphill battle against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
Djokovic falls to inspired Opelka in Brisbane quarter-finals
BRISBANE :Novak Djokovic's hunt for a landmark 100th ATP title ended with a whimper following an unexpected 7-6(6) 6-3 defeat by big-serving American Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarter-finals on Friday.
Djokovic continues Monfils dominance to reach Brisbane quarters
BRISBANE : Novak Djokovic's bid for a 100th ATP Tour title gained momentum on Thursday as the Serb thumped fellow veteran Gael Monfils 6-3 6-3 to reach the Brisbane International quarter-finals.
Novak Djokovic To Begin Bid For 25th Grand Slam Crown In Brisbane
Novak Djokovic will begin his 2025 season and bid for an 11th Australian Open title at the Brisbane International, it was announced Wednesday, with the Serbian superstar now coached by Andy Murray. The 37-year-old is targeting a record 25th Grand Slam crown after failing to add to the total during a frustrating 2024, although he did win Olympic singles gold in Paris. The ATP-WTA event runs December 29-January 5, with the Australian Open to begin on January 12.
Stan Wawrinka, 39, Ousts Top Seed Andrey Rublev To Reach Stockholm Semis
Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka rolled back the years on Friday as the 39-year-old ousted top seed Andrey Rublev to reach the Stockholm semi-finals. Wawrinka, currently ranked 217th in the world, battled past seventh-ranked Russian Rublev, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/5) to notch his first win over a top-10 player this year. The Swiss player next meets US fourth seed Tommy Paul, the 2021 Stockholm champion, who beat Serb Miomir Kecmanovic 7-6 (9/7), 6-2. "I cannot change my age, but most important for me is that when I enter the court, I always try to fight," said Wawrinka, the third-oldest semi-finalist in modern ATP Tour history behind Jimmy Connors and Ivo Karlovic.
Sinner ready to crash Fritz's American party in US Open final
NEW YORK : Jannik Sinner will hope to block out a rocking home crowd on Sunday when he faces Taylor Fritz in the U.S. Open final at Flushing Meadows, where the 12th seed will be bidding to become the first American man in 21 years to win a Grand Slam singles title.
Jannik Sinner overcomes injury, Jack Draper to reach US Open final - ESPN
No. 1 Jannik Sinner overcame a wrist injury and drama-filled semifinal match against Britain's Jack Draper on Friday to reach his first US Open final.