Djokovic eases past Alcaraz to reach French Open final
Novak Djokovic defeated an ailing Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 on Friday to become the second oldest men's finalist in French Open history and close in on a record 23rd Grand Slam title.
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Djokovic beats cramping Alcaraz to reach French Open final
PARIS: Novak Djokovic defeated an ailing Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 on Friday to become the second oldest men’s finalist in French Open history and close in on a record 23rd Grand Slam title. Djokovic, a two-time Roland Garros champion, will break the record he shares with Rafael Nadal for the most men’s Grand Slam titles if he beats Casper Ruud or Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s final.
Novak Djokovic Beats Top Seed Carlos Alcaraz, Enters French Open Final
Novak Djokovic defeated an ailing Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 on Friday to become the second oldest men's finalist in French Open history and close in on a record 23rd Grand Slam title.
After 27 Editions Since 1996, India Loses Its Only ATP 250 Tournament
In a setback for Indian tennis in terms of having presence on the ATP Tour, the country has lost its only ATP 250 tournament -- an event that was first held way back in 1996 and till recently was organised as Tata Open Maharshtra. The Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) had saved it from going out of the country in 2018 when Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA) gave up on hosting the tournament after conducting it for 13 long years.
'Roger Federer is Lionel Messi, Novak Djokovic is Cristiano Ronaldo' – Peter Crouch and Jermaine Jenas on GOAT debate
Peter Crouch and Jermaine Jenas both view Roger Federer as the greatest men’s tennis player of all time despite believing Novak Djokovic will end his career with the most Grand Slams. The GOAT debate has long featured in tennis across an era where Federer, Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have taken the game to new levels.
Novak Djokovic And Carlos Alcaraz In Era-Defining French Open Duel
Having battled through 59 encounters with Rafael Nadal over 16 years of epic rivalry, Novak Djokovic faces the Spanish legend's apparent heir Carlos Alcaraz at the French Open in a match laced with era-defining potential. Djokovic will be playing a 45th Grand Slam semi-final on Friday; for Alcaraz, it will be just his second. With Roger Federer retired and Nadal nursing a hip injury until next year, 36-year-old Djokovic has the responsibility of preserving the legacy of the 'Big Three'.
Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz in semifinals of French Open takes its spot in tennis history
Novak Djokovic is no stranger to this situation — playing in the most anticipated match of the French Open, but it’s not the final.