Kingdom’s amateur players show their love for beautiful game
RIYADH: An amateur football tournament organized as part of a national campaign to promote sport and encourage people to get fit ended on Saturday in Riyadh.
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Djokovic 'motivated' ahead of history-making final
Novak Djokovic can complete his ascent to the top of tennis history by claiming a 23rd grand slam title at the French Open on Sunday. Since inserting himself into the Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal duopoly, Djokovic has been playing catch-up, but victory over Casper Ruud would see him out on his own as the most successful men's singles player ever. And, with Federer retired and Nadal heading in the same direction, it would appear a decisive move.
Pressure at its peak as Djokovic guns for Major number 23
PARIS : Pressure will be immense on Sunday when Novak Djokovic faces Casper Ruud in the French Open final with a record-breaking 23rd men's Grand Slam title and his position in the pantheon of tennis at stake.
Novak Djokovic’s six French Open finals
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic (L) comforts Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz Garfia after his victory during their men’s singles semi-final match on day thirteen of the Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris on June 9, 2023. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)
‘History hovering’ over Novak Djokovic as Grand Slam record beckons
PARIS: Novak Djokovic admits “history is hovering” over him as he takes on Casper Ruud in the French Open final on Sunday with a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam title tantalisingly close. The 36-year-old Serb can set numerous landmarks in what will be his seventh championship match at Roland Garros. As well as breaking the 22-Slam tie he shares with Rafael Nadal, he can become both the tournament’s oldest champion and the only man to win all four majors on at least three occasions.
'My whole body cramped, never felt tension like this,' says Alcaraz after French Open heartache
Carlos Alcaraz said "every part of his body cramped" and that facing a "legend" like Novak Djokovic caused the tension which ended his French Open hopes in a dramatic semi-final on Friday.
Watch: Novak Djokovic In Awe As Carlos Alcaraz Does A Roger Federer During French Open Thriller
Novak Djokovic made the most of his experience to outclass world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz Garfia in the first semi-final of the ongoing French Open. The two-time French Open champion, who is chasing a record 23rd men's Grand Slam title and third Roland Garros crown, defeated an ailing Alcaraz 6-2, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 to become the oldest men's finalist in Paris since Bill Tilden in 1930. After making it a set apiece, Alcaraz barely moved in the third and fourth set due to his physical struggles, allowing Djokovic to breeze past him at Court Philippe Chatrier.
French Open 2023: Tembus Final, Djokovic Memburu Titel Grand Slam ke-23
Novak Djokovic sukses melangkah ke final French Open 2023, atau yang ketujuh dalam kariernya di turnamen tanah liat tersebut. Petenis 36 tahun asal Serbia itu kini berpeluang mencetak sejarah sebagai peraih gelar grand slam terbanyak di tunggal putra.