Novak Djokovic faces Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti in Dubai comeback
Dubai - Novak Djokovic faces Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti in Dubai next week in a tough first round comeback following the drama surrounding his Australian Open deportation.
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Novak Djokovic sent classy Daniil Medvedev text just 45 minutes after losing to Rafa Nadal
Novak Djokovic has revealed he was sent a classy text message from world No 2 Daniil Mededev just 45 minutes after the Russian had lost the Australian Open final to Rafael Nadal.
Bautista Agut, Nikoloz Basilashvili set up Qatar Open final repeat
Roberto Bautista Agut set up a second successive Qatar Open final against defending champion Nikoloz Basilashivili on Friday after two contrasting semi-finals. Second seed Bautista Agut, the champion in Doha in 2019, needed almost two and a half hours to see off Russia's Karen Khachanov, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5. "I want to give a lot of credit to Karen, he was playing unbelievable," said 16th-ranked Bautista Agut who had dropped just three games in his opening wins over Andy Murray and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. "I had to fight really hard to turn the score around. It was a really tough match."
Bautista Agut, Basilashvili set-up Qatar Open final repeat
Second seed Bautista Agut, the champion in Doha in 2019, needed almost two and a half hours to see off Russia's Karen Khachanov, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5.
Djokovic eager for Dubai comeback after vaccine controversy
DUBAI: World number one Novak Djokovic said on Thursday he has missed playing tennis as he prepares for his comeback in Dubai after the coronavirus vaccine row that kept him from defending his Australian Open title. The Serb, who was deported from Australia over his vaccination status, toured the Serbian pavilion at Dubai Expo, removing his black mask when requested and writing a message in the visitors’ book. The 20-time Grand Slam-winner, who will play the ATP Dubai tournament next week, has kept a low profile since his deportation from Australia last month over his refusal to get jabbed.
Novak Djokovic Eager For Dubai Comeback After Vaccine Controversy
World number one Novak Djokovic said on Thursday he has missed playing tennis as he prepares for his comeback in Dubai after the coronavirus vaccine row that kept him from defending his Australian Open title. The Serb, who was deported from Australia over his vaccination status, toured the Serbian pavilion at Dubai Expo, removing his black mask when requested and writing a message in the visitors' book. The 20-time Grand Slam-winner, who will play the ATP Dubai tournament next week, has kept a low profile since his deportation from Australia last month over his refusal to get jabbed.
Novak Djokovic eager for Dubai comeback after vaccine controversy
Novak Djokovic said he has missed playing tennis on Thursday as he prepares for his comeback in Dubai after the coronavirus vaccine row that kept him from defending his Australian Open title. The Serb, who was deported from Australia over his vaccination status, toured the Serbian pavilion at Dubai Expo, removing his black mask when requested and writing a long message in the visitors' book. "I am excited to go back and play on Monday," he said, referring to the Dubai ATP tournament during brief remarks to media.
Ashleigh Barty: Amazing Aussie likened to Roger Federer by fellow tennis stars
World number one Ashleigh Barty is unbeaten so far in 2022 and the Australian’s remarkable form has garnered comparisons with tennis legend Roger Federer.