Novak Djokovic's Next Tournament Revealed; He Could Play Against Arch-Rival Rafael Nadal Novak Djokovic holds the record for men's singles Grand Slam titles - 24. International Business Times UK · Feb 6, 2024
US Open: Cracking the Carlos Alcaraz code NEW YORK: Daniil Medvedev’s head-to-head against Carlos Alcaraz is an equitable one-two, but in their two meetings this year, on hardcourts in Indian Wells and on grass at Wimbledon, the Russian didn’t just fall short, he was outplayed. How do you solve a problem like Carlitos? Medvedev might well be… The Times of India · Sep 8, 2023
Alcaraz and Medvedev come full circle but Djokovic still looks immovable The Young Spaniard and the Russian will renew their rivalry knowing that the defending champion should be waiting for them in the Wimbledon final The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023
Djokovic Able to Play at US Open as Vaccine Mandate Set to End World number one Novak Djokovic will be able to compete at the US Open this year after the US government said on Monday it will end its COVID-19 vaccination requirements for international travelers on May 11. Djokovic, one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against COVID-19, missed the US Open… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2023
Nadal to Also Miss Barcelona Open with Nagging Hip Injury Rafael Nadal will miss the Barcelona Open, leaving him without another clay-court tournament to prepare for the French Open. The 22-time Grand Slam champion said Friday he had not fully recovered from a left hip flexor injury he picked up at the Australian Open in January. That knocked him out… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 14, 2023
Russian tennis player speaks out after sparking outrage with Spartak Moscow shirt Anastasia Potapova was criticised by Iga Swiatek after wearing the shirt during Indian Wells The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023
Djokovic Returns to Tour Seeking Strong Start to Clay Swing Novak Djokovic said he hopes to hit the ground running at Monte Carlo having begun preparations for the clay season early after the world number one was forced to skip tournaments in the United States last month. Djokovic, 35, who is unvaccinated against COVID-19, was unable to enter the country… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 10, 2023
Svitolina Criticizes ‘Useless’ WTA amid Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Ukrainian players do not get enough support from women's tennis governing body WTA amid Russia's invasion of their country, Elina Svitolina said on Tuesday. Svitolina, back on the tour at the Charleston Open after a maternity break, spoke to support fellow Ukrainian player Lesia Tsurenko, who said she withdrew from… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 4, 2023
Medvedev Beats Sinner in Straight Sets for Miami Open Title Daniil Medvedev won his fourth ATP title of the year Sunday, beating Jannik Sinner 7-5, 6-3 in the Miami Open to move to 6-0 in their career matchup. Medvedev is now the most sizzling player on the men’s tour, winning 24 of his last 25 matches after the 1-hour, 34-minute… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz loses world No1 spot after defeat to Jannik Sinner in Miami Open semis The Italian will take on Daniil Medvedev while Petra Kvitova takes on Elena Rybakina in the women’s final. The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz is the most exciting player in men’s tennis and he will only get better Teenage world No 1 is overwhelming elite opponents in dazzling style having refocused after a few off-court struggles The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023
Alcaraz Dominates Lajovic, Andreescu Breezes Past Kenin in Miami Carlos Alcaraz swatted aside Serbian Dusan Lajovic 6-0 7-6(5) to keep his title defense on track at the Miami Open on Sunday, as Canadian Bianca Andreescu cruised past American Sofia Kenin in straight sets. Spain's teen phenom won Indian Wells to retake the top ranking last week and kept the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 27, 2023
Ukrainian tennis star refuses handshake after losing to Russian opponent Marta Kostyuk refused to shake the hand of Anastasia Potapova after defeat at the Miami Open. The Russian recently sparked outrage for wearing a Spartak Moscow shirt at Indian Wells The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
Ukraine tennis star refuses Russian rival’s handshake after kit row and makes WTA claim Russian tennis star Anastasia Potapova received an official warning from the WTA Tour after being pictured arriving for an Indian Wells match wearing a Spartak Moscow football shirt Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2023
Sports Illustrated · Mar 22, 2023 Novak Djokovic Missed Another U.S. Event, and Some Are Still Not Over Why In Jon Wertheim’s latest mailbag, he dives into the ever-evolving anti-vax cloud hanging over the world’s best player. Also, Daniil Medvedev’s hilarious on-court rant.
Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023 Novak Djokovic reflects on Covid vaccine stance after missing Indian Wells and Miami Open Novak Djokovic has been unable to enter America for this month's Sunshine Double due to his non-vaccination status, which has seen Carlos Alcaraz take his world No. 1 spot
The Times of India · Mar 22, 2023 'I have no regrets': Djokovic on missing US events over COVID vaccine status Ace tennis star Novak Djokovic said he had no regrets about missing tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami due to his COVID-19 vaccination status.
Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023 Carlos Alcaraz dubbed “Mike Tyson of tennis” as teenage sensation continues to impress Teenage superstar Carlos Alcaraz was compared to boxing icon Mike Tyson after his flawless performance saw him dominate Daniil Medvedev at the Indian Wells final
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 21, 2023 Nadal Out of Top 10 for First Time Since 2005 Rafa Nadal's absence from Indian Wells saw the 22-times Grand Slam champion slip out of the top 10 for the first time since 2005 on Monday but the Spaniard will still be the "man to beat" at the French Open if he can get back to full fitness. Nadal was…
The Times of India · Mar 21, 2023 Rafael Nadal out of top 10 for the first time since 2005 Tennis great Rafael Nadal's record stay inside the top 10 of the ATP rankings ended on Monday after he was forced to skip the Indian Wells tournament in California.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2023 Rafael Nadal’s Historic ATP Ranking Run Ends After Nearly 18 Years Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz took over the World No. 1 ranking after his Indian Wells win on Sunday.
Miami Herald · Mar 20, 2023 Teenage tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz passes Djokovic to return to No. 1 for Miami Open Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz, the 19-year-old tennis superstar from Spain, regained the world’s No. 1 ranking from Novak Djokovic on Monday after trouncing Daniil Medvedev on Sunday night at Indian Wells, and is set to play his opening match on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023 Rafael Nadal sends classy message to Carlos Alcaraz after claiming world No. 1 spot again Tennis great Rafael Nadal, currently on the sidelines, showed his class after watching Carlos Alcaraz win the Indian Wells Masters to regain his spot at the top of the world rankings
The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023 Carlos Alcaraz lauds ‘perfect’ final performance to win Indian Wells Alcaraz defeated Daniil Medvedev in the men’s final, while Elena Rybakina got the better of Aryna Sabalenka
The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023 Carlos Alcaraz regains top spot with dominant victory at Indian Wells The 19-year-old Spaniard ended Daniil Medvedev’s 19-match winning streak 6-3 6-2 in the final.