Tag: Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic offers cold reply after being asked if he’s afraid of facing Italian players ahead of his Monte Carlo clash with Lorenzo Musetti

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic got off to a blazing start on clay with a smashing win at the 2024 Monte Carlo Masters. Playing as the top seed, he started his campaign in the second round and took on Roman Safiullin as he eyes his third title at the tournament. Djokovic dispatched the Russian 6-1, […]

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‘Not something I was honestly dreaming of,’ Novak Djokovic is overwhelmed with his new feat as the oldest World No. 1 surpassing Roger Federer as he wraps his head around reality

Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic is the top-ranked player in the world. He has been sitting at the helm for a long time now and during his time at the top; the Serbian has scripted many records. One such record is becoming the oldest World No. 1 player. Yes, Djokovic has surpassed Roger Federer to […]

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‘I’m more like Novak when I was younger,’ Daniil Medvedev stumbles upon similarities with Novak Djokovic as he stills revels in the Serb’s respectful demeanor

World No. 4 Daniil Medvedev recently found himself in a tough spot as he prepares for his clay debut for the season. Ahead of his second-round clash at the 2024 Monte Carlo Masters, the Russian was asked about his favorite player of all time, and it became difficult for him to pick one. While the […]

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‘Novak has aged, he is slower, he has lost his liveliness,’ Former world No. 5 sees Jannik Sinner overshadow Novak Djokovic in his quest for greatness

Frenchman Henri Leconte has recently given a detailed analysis of the current scenario of the ATP circuit. With the next-gen players emerging, the former World No.5 sees them replacing the game’s legends pretty soon.  In the ultimate quest for greatness, only one name stands out. Novak Djokovic, the current World No.1, has been one of […]

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‘It is certainly not ideal,’ Novak Djokovic slams bizarre Tour scheduling as he eyes the Paris Olympics as his ultimate goal this season

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic ‘s ambition to win the gold medal at the Olympics is no secret. The 24-time singles Grand Slam title winner has won all possible titles in the sport except the ultimate glory at the Games. His only Olympic medal so far came in Beijing (2008), when he won the singles […]

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‘We’re still going strong,’ Novak Djokovic and Rohan Bopanna celebrate their ‘oldest’ No. 1 positions flaunting years of unparalleled experience

In a video that ATP recently posted, Novak Djokovic and Rohan Bopanna are seen having a chat with each other. The two players share a very unique record and that is what they can be seen talking about in the video. Djokovic and Bopanna are the oldest players to be ranked No. 1 in the […]

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‘We’re still going strong,’ Novak Djokovic and Rohan Bopanna celebrate their ‘oldest’ No. 1 positions flaunting years of unparalleled experience

In a video that ATP recently posted, Novak Djokovic and Rohan Bopanna are seen having a chat with each other. The two players share a very unique record and that is what they can be seen talking about in the video. Djokovic and Bopanna are the oldest players to be ranked No. 1 in the […]

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‘The one that I won,’ Novak Djokovic lists his Top 3 matches against Rafael Nadal in a recent interview

The matches between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are some of the most memorable ones in tennis history. After meeting at the 2006 French Open for the first time, they faced each other 59 times in their careers, with Djokovic winning just one match more than the Spaniard by 30-29. During a recent interaction with […]

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‘He was there,’ World No. 1 Novak Djokovic opens up about his relationship with ‘older brother and mentor’ Nenad Zimonjic following his split with Goran Ivanisevic

Zimonjic, who was also present during the Serb’s practice session and has known him for more than 20 years, gave him some valuable tips. In an exclusive interview with Eurosport, Djokovic opened up about his relationship with the Serbian coach. We have known each other really well for more than 20 years. He’s always been […]

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‘He is a legend of this sport,’ Novak Djokovic wants rival Rafael Nadal to play Roland Garros even after the Spaniards’ withdrawal from Monte Carlo

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal is in the twilight of his career. The 37-year-old, who has as many as 22 Grand Slam titles to his credit, is struggling to keep up with the demands of modern-day tennis.  Nadal has been pegged down by injuries, but his fans want him to have a last dance at […]

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Jannik Sinner has improved just like Novak Djokovic, something that no ‘young player’ has done, says Mats Wilander

Jannik Sinner has been the best player by far this season on the ATP Tour, a continuation of his excellent performances from the end of last year. This has made tennis legend Mats Wilander assert he hasn’t seen a player improve as quickly as Sinner has since Novak Djokovic. For context, a struggling start to […]

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‘Big time player,’ Novak Djokovic snubs Carlos Alcaraz to crown World No. 2 Jannik Sinner as the ‘best player in the world’

Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic has admitted that Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner is the best player in the world currently. Reflecting upon the 22-year-old’s success this season, Djokovic has no hesitation in declaring that Sinner is ahead of everyone on the Tour at the moment. The Serbian also talked about the improvements Sinner has […]

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Goran Ivanisevic outlines his ‘ideal’ career after Novak Djokovic split leaving fans waiting for a new trajectory

Former World No. 2 Goran Ivanisevic recently split with Novak Djokovic following a highly successful partnership of nearly six years. The duo had been working together since the 2018 season. The Croatian guided Nole to 12 singles Grand Slam titles in their time together, taking his career to new heights.  The two initially didn’t reveal […]

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‘The worst set that I saw him play,’ Former coach Goran Ivanisevic revisits Novak Djokovic’s loss against Luca Nardi dishing out brutal criticism

Novak Djokovic is the World No. 1 tennis player. With 24 Grand Slams to his credit, the Serbian walks in as a favorite in any tournament. But the 2024 season has not been kind to Djokovic. Not only did he fail to defend his crown in Australia, Djokovic suffered an early exit in Indian Wells […]

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‘I was ready to even die for him,’ Goran Ivanisevic stays true to Novak Djokovic in the aftermath of their long-drawn partnership and brutal criticism from fans

Former World No. 2 and top coach Goran Ivanisevic has finally addressed the much-awaited question about his split with Novak Djokovic . The duo had been working together since 2018. The Croatian had helped Nole win 12 Grand Slam singles titles to take his tally to a record-breaking 24 titles, the most in the Open […]

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‘My cat could coach Djokovic and do a good job too,’ Andy Roddick backs Boris Becker’s return to Novak Djokovic’s team days after Goran Ivanisevic split

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic continues to remain without a head coach after splitting from Goran Ivanisevic. To the worry of many Djokovic fans, the situation could remain the same for a longer time, however. Nole recently commented on the split and his plan for the future. He was very clear in wanting a coach […]

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‘Ziki knows Novak’s mentality really well,’ Goran Ivanisevic drops a hint about Novak Djokovic’s next coach as he speaks for first time after getting fired

Ever since Novak Djokovic parted ways with his longtime coach Goran Ivanisevic , there have been speculations about the Serbian’s next coach. There have been wild guesses with some even suggesting Roger Federer might take up the role. Amid all the discussions, Ivanisevic has himself named the person who can take the job. The Croatian […]

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‘In Djokovic’s absence, it’s a 3 man race’ Top Journalist believes Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Daniil Medvedev have ‘distanced themselves from the pack’

Men’s tennis is going through a transition phase. The Big 3- Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic are not actively competing on the tour like it was some three years back. While Federer decided to call it a day in 2022, Nadal is struggling with his injuries. Djokovic is also picking and choosing tournaments […]

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‘This is false…I sued all the newspapers,’ Serbian model Natalija Scekic denies seducing Novak Djokovic for a hefty sum after story breaks wild

Serbian model Natalija Scekic denied seducing Novak Djokovic when presented with the opportunity to do so for a large sum of money. This was another failed attempt at ruining Djokovic’s personal life, as the paparazzi tried to create controversies.  Several media outlets published a story claiming that Scekic had claimed that a manager had offered […]

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Grigor Dimitrov considers himself ‘very lucky’ to beat all of Big 4 – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray

Grigor Dimitrov has now reached an ATP Masters 1000 final for the third time. He outlasted Germany’s Alexander Zverev in three sets 6-4, 6-7(4-7), 6-4 to progress to the Miami Open final where he will now face second seed Jannik Sinner on Sunday (March 31). After his match against Zverev, Dimitrov was asked if he […]

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