Novak Djokovic advances at French Open then sends political message about Kosovo
Novak Djokovic eased into the second round of the French Open but risked inflaming political tensions in his home region with a message about Kosovo.
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Novak Djokovic Courts Controversy With Kosovo 'Heart Of Serbia' Message
NATO-led peacekeepers on Monday dispersed Serb protesters who again clashed with police in northern Kosovo to demand the removal of recently elected Albanian mayors, as ethnic tensions flared in the Balkan nation. Around 25 soldiers were injured during the clashes, along with over 50 demonstrators. Kosovo's Serbs had boycotted last month's elections in the northern towns, which allowed ethnic Albanians to take control of local councils despite a minuscule turnout of under 3.5 percent of voters.
Alcaraz, Djokovic face brief trouble late in straight-set victories at French Open
PARIS: Pretty much everyone expects to see, and likely wants to see, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic face each other in the French Open semifinals. There’s work to be done first, of course, and both began their journeys at Roland Garros with straight-set victories Monday against opponents making Grand Slam debuts.
French Open: Novak Djokovic welcomes matches against former fans after Aleksandar Kovacevic reunion
Novak Djokovic said that playing former fans of his on the professional circuit, such as Aleksandar Kovacevic, is a «nice feeling». Kovacevic’s parents were both professional tennis players in the early years of their lives, and his father Milan hails from Belgrade, the capital of Serbia — Djokovic’s home country.
Novak Djokovic eases past Aleksandar Kovacevic at Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic eased into the second round of the French Open with a 6-3 6-2 7-6 (1) victory over American Aleksandar Kovacevic.
Novak Djokovic made to fight for opening win at French Open
Novak Djokovic began his bid for a 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a straight-sets win over Aleksandar Kovacevic in the French Open first round on Monday.
Mauricio Pochettino handed task of rebuilding Chelsea
LONDON: Mauricio Pochettino is back in the Premier League with the tough task of putting the pieces back together after Chelsea's disastrous first season under their new ownership. The Argentine will take charge of a club that finished 12th in the Premier League despite an eye-watering outlay of more than £550 million ($678 million) on new players under Todd Boehly's consortium. Pochettino made his name in management by making the most of meagre resources at Espanyol, Southampton and particularly during a five-year stint at Tottenham.
Novak Djokovic Battles Into French Open Second Round, Carlos Alcaraz Waits
Novak Djokovic started his bid for a men's record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a straight-sets victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic in the French Open first round on Monday, as Carlos Alcaraz waited to open his tournament. Two-time Roland Garros champion Djokovic held off a late rally from his American opponent on Court Philippe Chatrier to clinch a 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7/1) victory. He has still not lost in his opening match of a major since the 2006 Australian Open. "I'm very motivated to stay in this tournament for a long time, it's just the start now," said Djokovic after kicking off his 19th consecutive French Open campaign.