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Novak Djokovic's ex-coach says he has best qualities of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer – 'A mixture of both'

Novak Djokovic has the «complete game» of Roger Federer and the «tenacity» of Rafael Nadal, says the Serbian's former coach Marian Vajda. Vajda coached Djokovic from 2006-2017 and from 2018-2022, with the pair winning a total of 20 Grand Slams together. Ad Talking to Argentinean outlet Ole, Vajda spoke on the 'Big Three' that have dominated the men's game — Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal — and what they have brought to professional tennis.

Iga Swiatek says she won't always 'play perfectly' ahead of Qatar Open title defence

Iga Swiatek has admitted she has had to adjust her expectations and accept she won’t «play perfectly all the time». The Polish star soared to the top of the tennis world in 2022, winning both the French and US Open titles as well as going on a remarkable 37-match winning streak. Ad Ahead of the Qatar Open, has spent 45 weeks as world No.

ITF chief says no plans to change Davis Cup format, eyes like-minded sponsors

BENGALURU : The International Tennis Federation (ITF) will stick with the existing Davis Cup format despite ending its partnership with investment group Kosmos, which led to the revamp of the men's team competition, its chief David Haggerty told Reuters.

‘It is f****** stupid’ – Alexander Bublik’s expletive rant in defeat to Stan Wawrinka at ATP 500 event in Rotterdam

Alexander Bublik made more headlines for his on-court antics following his expletive-laden rant in his defeat to Stan Wawrinka at the ATP 500 event in Rotterdam. Bublik was beaten in straight sets by Wawrinka and entered into a foul-mouthed tirade with the umpire with the latter 4-3 up in the second set. Ad He said: “I’m complaining how stupid this f****** sport is, because it is f******* stupid.

Sumit Nagal gets wild card at Bengaluru Open

The 25-year-old former India No. 1 is the first wild card entrant at the fifth edition of the prestigious ATP Challenger event, which will be organised by the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) at the KSLTA Stadium in Bengaluru."We are delighted to give Nagal the first wild card. He is an excellent player and has won his maiden ATP Challenger title here. We are committed to providing our Indian players a world-class platform to rub shoulders with the best names from the tennis world through this tournament."Nagal is one of those players who have performed well here and carried that momentum to do well in their careers," said Sunil Yajaman, tournament director of Bengaluru Open and joint secretary of KSLTA.

USTA agrees extension of deal for Eurosport coverage

Warner Bros. Discovery has extended its deal to show the U.S. Open on its Eurosport platform in 45 markets across Europe for another five years, the broadcaster said on Tuesday.

‘A force to be reckoned with at Wimbledon’ – Monica Puig backing Andy Murray for summer resurgence

Former Olympic champion Monica Puig says Andy Murray will be ‘a force to be reckoned with at Wimbledon’ this summer and is in awe of the Scot’s fighting spirit. Murray has endured a challenging past three years and after undergoing a hip resurfacing operation in 2019, but managed to climb just outside the top 60 after an impressive showing at the Australian Open. Ad The former world No.

Wu Yibing makes history as first Chinese ATP Tour winner with Dallas victory

Wu Yibing overcame a ferocious bombardment from John Isner to become the first Chinese man to win an ATP Tour title at the Dallas Open on Sunday.

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Novak Djokovic's ex-coach says he has best qualities of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer – 'A mixture of both'

Iga Swiatek says she won't always 'play perfectly' ahead of Qatar Open title defence

ITF chief says no plans to change Davis Cup format, eyes like-minded sponsors

‘It is f****** stupid’ – Alexander Bublik’s expletive rant in defeat to Stan Wawrinka at ATP 500 event in Rotterdam

Sumit Nagal gets wild card at Bengaluru Open

USTA agrees extension of deal for Eurosport coverage

‘A force to be reckoned with at Wimbledon’ – Monica Puig backing Andy Murray for summer resurgence

Wu Yibing makes history as first Chinese ATP Tour winner with Dallas victory