Djokovic cruises past Varillas to reach record 17th French Open quarter-final
World No 3 Novak Djokovic blew away Peruvian Juan Pablo Varillas in straight sets on Sunday to reach a record 17th quarter-final at the French Open.
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Novak Djokovic says it was an 'honour' to meet Lionel Messi and Neymar with his kids ahead of PSG match
Novak Djokovic says it was an «honour» to meet Paris Saint-Germain stars Lionel Messi and Neymar alongside his children Stefan and Tara. The world No. 3 took time out from the French Open to watch Paris Saint-Germain face Clermont at the Parc des Princes on Saturday.
Nadal faces 'five months recovery' after keyhole surgery on hip
The 22-time Grand Slam title winner, who celebrated his 37th birthday on Saturday, could in theory be back in time for the Davis Cup finals in November.
Nadal faces ‘five months recovery’ after keyhole surgery on hip
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French Open: Novak Djokovic has 'a lot of guts' to want to be considered the GOAT -John McEnroe exclusive
John McEnroe says he has been impressed by Novak Djokovic's honest ambition to want to win 23 Grand Slam titles and be considered as the greatest men's player to ever play tennis. Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are currently tied on 22 Grand Slam titles each, but Djokovic has a great opportunity to move in front of the Spaniard at this year's French Open. Ad Djokovic is in the quarter-finals at Roland-Garros this year, while 14-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal is out with a hip injury that has kept him out since January.
4 talking points from Miami Heat’s win over Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of NBA Finals
In a thrilling display of resilience, the Miami Heat mounted an impressive comeback in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets to leave the series tied at 1-1.
Novak Djokovic Breaks Rafael Nadal's Record, Eases Into French Open Quarter-Finals
Novak Djokovic swept into the French Open quarter-finals for the 14th straight year on Sunday as world number one Carlos Alcaraz prepared for a tricky test against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti. Third seed Djokovic, who is chasing a record 23rd men's Grand Slam singles title at Roland Garros, ended the surprise run of Peruvian outsider Juan Pablo Varillas in straight sets. Djokovic, a two-time champion in Paris, won 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 against the 94th-ranked Varillas to book a meeting with Russia's Karen Khachanov, the 11th seed who overcame Lorenzo Sonego in four sets. "I had never played my opponent before. I knew he was a clay court specialist and that I had to earn the victory. It was the best I played this week," said Djokovic.
Late Wydad strike spoils Al-Ahly CAF Champions League party
CAIRO: Al-Ahly took a small step toward an 11th continental title with a 2-1 win over Wydad AC in the first leg of the African Champions League final on Sunday but were left wondering what might have been. The Egyptians were looking good with a deserved two goal lead before the Moroccans hit with a late goal which means that next week’s second leg is very finely poised.