Novak Djokovic facing ‘new reality’ after early exit at Madrid Open
Novak Djokovic was left to contemplate a “new reality” after slumping to a third straight defeat as he was beaten by unseeded Italian Matteo Arnaldi at the Madrid Open.
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"Not Sure If I Will Come Back...": Downbeat Novak Djokovic's Big Statement After Madrid Open Exit
Novak Djokovic admits he may have played his last-ever match in Madrid after he crashed out in his opening round at the Caja Magica on Saturday. . The fourth-seeded Djokovic suffered a second consecutive opening defeat, after losing his opener against Alejandro Tabilo in Monte Carlo two weeks ago.
Djokovic hints at Madrid farewell after crashing out in second round
MADRID :Three-time champion Novak Djokovic may have played at the Madrid Open for the last time after crashing out in the second round to Italian Matteo Arnaldi on Saturday, with the Serbian admitting he did not know if he would return.
Alcaraz waiting on results from medical tests to see if he will play in Madrid
“I feel fine physically,” the 21-year-old Spaniard saidAlcaraz won the Madrid title in 2022 and 2023MADRID: Carlos Alcaraz said Tuesday he is feeling fine but will wait on results from medical tests to decide whether he will play at the Madrid Open.The third-ranked Alcaraz needed treatment on his upper right leg during his straight-set loss to Holger Rune in the Barcelona Open final on Sunday.“I feel fine physically,” the 21-year-old Spaniard said. “I’ve had tests, and we’ll see what the results say.
Simone Biles and Mondo Duplantis win Laureus awards
MADRID :The world's most decorated gymnast Simone Biles was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Swedish pole-vaulter Mondo Duplantis captured the men's honour at the Laureus awards ceremony in Madrid on Monday.
Dubai’s crown prince meets ICC chairman, cricket stars during maiden India visit
RIYADH: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the crown prince of Dubai, deputy prime minister and defense minister, met with Jay Shah, chairman of the International Cricket Council, during his first official visit to India.
Saudi’s Al-Qahtani to headline 2025 PFL MENA 1 as full card announced for Jeddah
JEDDAH: The Professional Fighters League has announced the full fight card for 2025 PFL MENA 1.
Cricket’s old fashioned virtues kept alive in Thailand
Please excuse me for a touch of indulgence this week. As regular readers will know, I play each year in the Chiang Mai International Cricket Sixes tournament in northern Thailand. This has been held in late March/early April every year since 1988, apart from 2020-22, during the pandemic. This year, the 35th edition, so nearly did not happen.