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Novak Djokovic With Point To Prove Against Younger Rivals At Australian Open
Novak Djokovic returns to the scene of his greatest triumphs this week at the Australian Open, adamant he is ready and able to see off the challenge from Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam crown. Chinks in the armour of the 37-year-old former world number one were exposed last year when he failed to clinch a major title for the first time since 2017, although he did win Olympic gold. The Serb's fallibility was again on show when he was bundled out of the Brisbane International last week in the quarter-finals by American Reilly Opelka.
Nick Kyrgios Suffers New Injury Setback Days Before Australian Open
Nick Kyrgios pulled out of an exhibition match with Novak Djokovic citing an abdominal strain on Wednesday, casting doubt on whether he will be fit for the Australian Open starting this weekend. The polarising Australian made his return to tennis after 18 months last week in Brisbane following knee surgery and wrist reconstruction. He crashed out in the first round after three tough sets against rising French star Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and conceded afterwards he was in pain.
Andy Murray labelled an 'embarrassment' for retirement 'circus' by tennis rival
Andy Murray has been branded as an "embarrassment" by controversial tennis star Alexander Bublik.
From Novak Djokovic Realising His Ultimate Olympic Dream To Legends Having Their Last Dance, Tennis Saw It All In 2024
The passing of the baton from legends to youth in the world of tennis has begun. The era of legendary players is giving way to a new wave of budding youngsters. Tennis stands on the verge of an exciting transformation, with the next generation of stars showing signs of taking centre stage and forging their paths to glory. For India, the year started on a sweet note, with veteran Rohan Bopanna reaching the summit where he stood apart from the rest of his competitors. In January, Bopanna became the oldest player to win a Grand Slam title after tasting success with his partner Matthew Ebden at the Rod Laver Arena by lifting their maiden Australian Open men's doubles title as a team.
Tennis In 2024: Rafael Nadal Retires As NextGen Takes Over; Rohan Bopanna Reaches Summit
A change of guard is underway in the world of tennis, as the era of legendary players slowly gives way to a new wave of talented youngsters. The sport is on the cusp of an exciting transformation, with the next generation of stars ready to take centre stage and forge their own paths to greatness. For India, the year started on a sweet note, with veteran Rohan Bopanna reaching the summit where he stood apart from the rest of his competitors.
Novak Djokovic Eyes More Slam Glory As Iga Swiatek Returns Under Doping Cloud
Novak Djokovic is confident he can still win Grand Slams, starting at the Australian Open, with the Serbian kickstarting his bid for an unprecedented 11th title and record 25th major crown in Brisbane this week. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, who is gunning for a third Melbourne Park trophy, joins him at the Queensland Tennis Centre from December 29-January 5 in a stellar women's field. The 2025 season gets under way on Friday with the mixed-teams United Cup in Perth and Sydney, headlined by world number two Iga Swiatek in her first tournament since revelations that she served a one-month doping suspension.
Djokovic eyes more Slam glory as Swiatek returns under doping cloud
Novak Djokovic is confident he can still win Grand Slams, starting at the Australian Open, with the Serbian kickstarting his bid for an unprecedented 11th title and record 25th major crown in Brisbane this week.