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Ronnie O’Sullivan exclusive: Why star isn’t bigger than snooker ahead of record World Championship title bid

Only a few yards from the stage door of the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, gateway to a timeless sporting tardis where a potting potpourri of bow-tied giants have roamed since 1977, something stirs. And something whirrs. The tills at a sporting memorabilia shop bearing Ronnie O’Sullivan’s name – aptly titled the Ronnie O’Sullivan snooker shop – move faster at this time of the year than the great man himself.

Djokovic needs time to adapt after 'ugly' start on clay

MONTE CARLO : Novak Djokovic returned to the ATP Tour with an "ugly" straight-sets win over Ivan Gakhov at Monte Carlo and while the world number one has had extended preparation on clay this year he said he needs more time to adapt to the surface.

Deep Canadian squad confident heading into Billie Jean King Cup qualifier in Vancouver

Even without one of its top players, Canada is ready to rally as women's tennis returns to Vancouver this week.

Novak Djokovic cheered on by Mercedes' George Russell in Monte Carlo Masters win over Ivan Gakhov

Novak Djokovic was cheered on by Formula 1 star George Russell as he made his return to court at the Monte Carlo Masters. The world No.1 came through a tough battle against Russian qualifier Ivan Gakhov to progress 7-6 6-2 on Court Rainier III. Ad In his post-match interview on court, Djokovic called it “an ugly tennis win”, but he faced more questions of his performance from Mercedes driver Russell.

Djokovic slow to open clay-court season, finishes with straight-sets win at Monte Carlo Masters

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic looked rusty as he started his clay-court season with a 7-6 (5), 6-2 win against qualifier Ivan Gakhov at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday.

Novak Djokovic Labours To Win, Stefanos Tsitsipas Advances In Monte Carlo

Novak Djokovic made a winning return to competition in the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday but was made to work by his 198th-ranked Russian opponent as two-time defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced when his rival retired injured. Djokovic is back on court after failing to get a waiver to enter the United States for last month's Indian Wells tournament and Miami Open due to his anti-Covid vaccination stance. The world number one was in danger of losing the opening set against Russian qualifier Ivan Gakhov before easing through 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 in 1hr 47min.

Djokovic labours to win, Tsitsipas advances in Monte Carlo

Novak Djokovic made a winning return to competition in the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday but was made to work by his 198th-ranked Russian opponent as two-time defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced when his rival retired injured.

Novak Djokovic survives scare from qualifier Ivan Gakhov to win on return at Monte Carlo Masters

Novak Djokovic said he won “ugly” on his return to action at the Monte Carlo Masters after fighting off the stubborn challenge of Ivan Gakhov. World No. 1 Djokovic came through 7-6(5) 6-2 but faced an afternoon of frustration against the world No.198, who had previously played just one tour level match.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan exclusive: Why star isn’t bigger than snooker ahead of record World Championship title bid

Djokovic needs time to adapt after 'ugly' start on clay

Deep Canadian squad confident heading into Billie Jean King Cup qualifier in Vancouver

Novak Djokovic cheered on by Mercedes' George Russell in Monte Carlo Masters win over Ivan Gakhov

Djokovic slow to open clay-court season, finishes with straight-sets win at Monte Carlo Masters

Novak Djokovic Labours To Win, Stefanos Tsitsipas Advances In Monte Carlo

Djokovic labours to win, Tsitsipas advances in Monte Carlo

Novak Djokovic survives scare from qualifier Ivan Gakhov to win on return at Monte Carlo Masters