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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic stunned by Jannik Sinner in semifinal | Tennis News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Novak Djokovic failed in his bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title as he was defeated by Jannik Sinner 1-6, 2-6, 7-6(6), 3-6 in the Australian Open semifinal in Melbourne on Friday.Sinner had a match point in the tie-breaker but Djokovic brought all his experience into play to save it and win the 76-minute third set.Djokovic stood just two matches away from tennis immortality, but his march towards an 11th Australian Open title and a record 25th Grand Slam crown was dashed by Sinner on the Rod Laver Arena.Italy's Sinner had recent pedigree in matches against Djokovic, beating him in the group stage at the ATP Finals -- though Djokovic came out on top in the final -- and at the Davis Cup.Before this match, Djokovic had an unbeaten streak of 33 matches -- stretc...

16Jan

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Sumit Nagal guaranteed big payday after stunning win in Australian Open

[ad_1] Tough yet fruitful journey so far!"Last year was probably one of the best years ... (from having only) 900 euros, not getting into events for the first few months and relying on wild cards ... to finishing inside the top 130. From where I started, I was pretty proud of myself to be able to give myself another chance to be here, to qualify and play a second round. It's a good feeling," Nagal said. [ad_2] Source link

13Jan

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Novak Djokovic primed for more success in new era at Australian Open | Tennis News – Times of India

[ad_1] MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic is set to commence his title defence at the Australian Open, starting against qualifier Dino Prizmic. The world number one, currently the last of the 'Big Three' in men's tennis following the retirement of Roger Federer and the continued absence of Rafael Nadal due to injury, is aiming to secure an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title.Melbourne Park is gearing up for its first tournament in 25 years without the presence of either Federer or Nadal. Djokovic, eyeing his 25th major title, is in a position to surpass Margaret Court's Grand Slam haul.As the top seed and defending champion, Djokovic remains a formidable force and a favorite in the tournament, with many eyes on whether he can make history once again in Melbourne.'My favourite place, no doubt...

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Rafael Nadal makes long-awaited comeback in Brisbane doubles defeat | Tennis News – Times of India

[ad_1] BRISBANE: Rafael Nadal returned to action for the first time since January at the Brisbane International on Sunday, losing his doubles match but overall showing no obvious after-effects of the hip injury that ruined his year.The 22-time Grand Slam champion, who is gearing up for the January 14-28 Australian Open, sustained the hip problem in his second round loss at Melbourne Park at the start of 2023 and ended his season early after having surgery in June.Nadal rekindled his partnership with retired veteran Marc Lopez, with whom he won an Olympic gold medal in 2016, for his comeback but the duo lost 6-4, 6-4 to Australians Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson at a packed Pat Rafter Arena.The 37-year-old was warmly welcomed by fans who held up Spanish flags and supportive messages whil...

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‘I think it makes no sense’: Rafael Nadal not certain 2024 will be last year of his career | Tennis News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Rafael Nadal on Thursday expressed uncertainty about confirming 2024 as his final season before retirement, stating that it "makes no sense" to impose a deadline on the conclusion of his career.The 22-time Grand Slam champion, set to return from a nearly year-long injury hiatus at the Australian Open warm-up event in Brisbane next month, had earlier hinted at retiring by the end of 2024.However, Nadal now refrains from definitively stating his retirement timeline, emphasising the impracticality of setting such constraints on the natural course of his career."There's every chance that it's going to be my last year and I'm going to enjoy the tournaments in that way," Nadal said in a video posted on his social media accounts."I don't want to announce it because in the end ...

11Jan

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Djokovic cuts Australian Open practice short over hamstring issue: Reports | Tennis News – Times of India

[ad_1] MELBOURNE: Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic reportedly cut short a practice match against Daniil Medvedev on Wednesday because of a left hamstring issue, five days before the Grand Slam.The Serbian superstar is back in Melbourne after his deportation last year but required treatment and then ended the knock-about with the Russian after losing the first set.The session at Melbourne Park was supposed to last 75 minutes but was instead curtailed after just over half an hour as a precaution, the ABC and 9News Melbourne reported."It's the hamstring that I had problems with in Adelaide last week," Djokovic said, according to 9News."I just felt it pulling and I didn't want to risk anything worse. I played a set and apologised to him (Medvedev) and he was understanding."I...

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Nadal not too worried by shaky start to season before Australian Open | Tennis News – Times of India

[ad_1] Rafael Nadal said losing two straight matches was hardly the ideal preparation for his Australian Open title defence, but the world number two believes he had no reason to feel alarmed ahead of the season's first Grand Slam starting in two weeks.Following an injury-ravaged 2022, Nadal lost his United Cup mixed team event opener to Briton Cameron Norrie last week and Spain's 22-times Grand Slam champion then fell to Australian Alex de Minaur, who claimed a 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 win on Monday.But Nadal, who needed pain-numbing injections on his foot en route to the French Open title and pulled out of his Wimbledon semi-final with an abdominal injury last year, said there were still positives despite his shaky start to the new season."Six hours on court almost. I need hours on court. I need ...