Covid vaccine drama on the backburner as Djokovic sizzles in 6th Italian Open title win
Novak Djokovic won his sixth Italian Open title on Sunday after a straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas, 6-0, 7-6 (7/5) in Rome.
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Novak Djokovic back with a bang as he claims Italian Open title
Novak Djokovic raised his first trophy of the year at the Italian Open on Sunday and showed that he’s back in top form exactly a week before the French Open starts.
Medvedev ready to play Wimbledon if ban reversed
Daniil Medvedev insisted Sunday he was ready to play at Wimbledon if the All England Club reverses its ban on Russian players but accepted it was a "tricky situation". Medvedev, who is returning to the tour at this week's Geneva Open following a hernia operation, said the Roland Garros warm-up tournament was his first chance to talk with other players about the ban, which was announced on April 20. Wimbledon has been heavily criticised by both the ATP and WTA, as well as players like Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, for barring Russian and Belarusian competitors over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Novak Djokovic Beats Stefanos Tsitsipas To Claim Sixth Italian Open Title
Novak Djokovic won his sixth Italian Open title on Sunday after a straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas, 6-0, 7-6 (7/5) in Rome. World number one Djokovic saw off Monte Carlo Masters champion Tsitsipas to claim the last major tournament before Roland Garros gets underway later this month. The 34-year-old won his first tournament of the season and confirmed his return to form after an opening few months of the season dominated by Covid-19 vaccination controversy.
'My best shape' - Novak Djokovic says Rome title win over Stefanos Tsitsipas is perfect preparation for French Open
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic ramped up his preparations for the French Open with an impressive 6-0 7-6(5) win over Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Stadio del tennis di Roma. Djokovic has won his first title in over six months as he claimed a 38th Masters 1000 title of his career with his 1001st match win.
Iga Swiatek continues incredible win streak with victory over Ons Jabeur in Rome final
Iga Swiatek made it a remarkable 28 wins in a row after thrashing Ons Jabeur 6-2, 6-2 in the Italian Open final on Sunday.
No. 2 Medvedev back on ATP tour after Wimbledon ban
GENEVA (AP) — Watching the recent news from Ukraine is “very upsetting," No. 2- ranked tennis player Daniil Medvedev said Sunday of the war that led Wimbledon organizers to ban him and other Russians from their tournament.
Daniil Medvedev calls Russian invasion of Ukraine 'very upsetting,' still hopes for chance to play at Wimbledon
GENEVA — Watching the recent news from Ukraine is «very upsetting,» No. 2-ranked tennis player Daniil Medvedev said Sunday of the war that led Wimbledon organizers to ban him and other Russians from their tournament.