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Wimbledon: I was inferior on the court, admits Novak Djokovic | Tennis News – Times of India

LONDON: There was a combination of factors working against Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final on Sunday. Carlos Alcaraz was red hot, and it was just five weeks since the 37-year-old's right knee went under the scalpel in a Paris hospital, the Serbian didn't have the luxury of time in his preparation.That said, the seven-time champion didn't bring his best tennis of the fortnight to the title match.The last time Djokovic came out as flat as he did on Sunday in the latter stages of a major was in Melbourne Park in January, in the Australian Open semifinals against the 22-year-old Jannik Sinner. The Italian had won three of their last four meetings."Overall, I was inferior on the court. He was the better player," the 24-time major winner said. "He played every single shot better than I ...
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List Of Records Created By Carlos Alcaraz By Winning Wimbledon 2024 Title Over Novak Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz handed a straight-sets defeat to Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon 2024 Men's Singles Final on Sunday (July 24) to emerge as the champion. It was a rematch of the 2023 Wimbledon final but while on that occasion, Alcaraz had to come back from behind and work hard to earn that championship in a five-setter finale, in 2024 it seemed like a coming of age for the youngster. Alcaraz breezed past Djokovic in the first two sets and even though the Serbian did put on a fight in the third set, eventually it was the Spaniard who came out on top, winning the tie-breaker 7-4. With the win, Alcaraz set up a flurry of records with a few listed underneath. Carlos Alcaraz 🤝 Novak Djokovic #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/4HefpitnTt — Wimbledon (@Wimbled...
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Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz Beats Novak Djokovic In Straight Sets To Emerge Champion

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz is the Wimbledon 2024 men's singles champion. In what was a repeat of the 2023 Wimbledon final, the Spaniard made sure that Novak Djokovic is not able to avenge his defeat and get a different result. Alcaraz's victory reinforces the growing belief that perhaps the great era of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer is done and dusted with the new generation set to take over big time with Federer having already announced his retirment and Djokovic continuing a title-less run this year. It didn't matter to Alcaraz that his opponent was a record 24-time Grand Slam champion. On the day, he played on merit and showcased his class and agility, breezing past the first two sets- 6-2, 6-2 in no time. By the time Alcaraz's Se...
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Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to defend Wimbledon title | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz showcased his dominance on the court as he overwhelmed Serbia's Novak Djokovic in a commanding performance. The scoreline of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) was a testament to Alcaraz's prowess, as he successfully defended his Wimbledon title in a rematch of the previous year's final.With this victory, Alcaraz has now amassed an impressive collection of four Grand Slam titles, maintaining a flawless record in major finals.His triumphs include two Wimbledon championships, a US Open victory in 2022, and a recent French Open win just last month.The loss was a significant setback for Djokovic, who was aiming to surpass Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam titles and equal Roger Federer's achievement of eight men's singles titles at Wimbledon.Despite his best efforts, ...
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‘I don’t want to pick sides because…’: Rohit Sharma reluctant to name the winner of Wimbledon 2024. Watch | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma made a rare appearance at Wimbledon on Friday, seizing the opportunity to witness the semi-final matches featuring Carlos Alcaraz against Daniil Medvedev, and Novak Djokovic against Lorenzo Musetti.As a tennis enthusiast, Rohit expressed his excitement at being able to attend the prestigious event during his time in London.'I am a big tennis fan. Obviously, since I was in London, there was a good opportunity for me to catch up on the semi-finals. I was lucky enough to get in there and watch an exciting game,' Rohit told Star Sports after witnessing Alcaraz's triumph over Medvedev.Watch:When asked about his prediction for the second semi-final match, Rohit acknowledged that Novak Djokovic would likely emerge victorious. However...
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Watch: Novak Djokovic plays an imaginary violin after reaching Wimbledon final | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Novak Djokovic and his court antics always draw attention, sometimes more than the match itself.On Friday, the seven-time champion Djokovic clinically disposed off Italian Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 7-6(2) 6-4 to reach his 37th Major final.Djokovic will lock horns with Carlos Alcaraz in a sequel to last year's Wimbledon title blockbuster.Alcaraz scored a 6-7 (1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win over Daniil Medvedev, closing in just under three hours to make his fourth major final.Djokovic used his racket to play an imaginary violin after winning match point but this time avoided picking a fight with the crowd."I am satisfied and pleased, but I don't want to stop here - hopefully I get my hands on the trophy," Djokovic said.During his fourth-found clash against Dane Holger Rune on Tuesday, Djokovi...
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Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beats Daniil Medvedev to reach Wimbledon final | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The defending champion, Carlos Alcaraz, showcased his resilience and determination as he secured his place in the fourth Grand Slam final of his career at Wimbledon on Friday. Facing a formidable opponent in Daniil Medvedev, Alcaraz found himself trailing after the opening set but demonstrated remarkable composure and skill to mount a remarkable comeback.The match unfolded with Medvedev, ranked fifth in the world, claiming the first set in a tightly contested tiebreaker, winning it 7-1. However, Alcaraz, the world number three, refused to be deterred and responded emphatically in the subsequent sets. With unwavering focus and a strategic approach, he levelled the match by taking the second set 6-3.As the battle intensified, Alcaraz maintained his momentum, capitalizing on his...
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‘Welcome to Wimbledon’: Rohit Sharma makes rare appearance at ‘Big W’ | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma made a surprising appearance at Wimbledon with the Friday fixtures lining up semi-final matches featuring Carlos Alcaraz against Daniil Medvedev, and Novak Djokovic against Lorenzo Musetti.Rohit's visit to the iconic Centre Court came during his vacation in London, following his recent triumph of leading the Indian team to their first T20 World Cup title in 17 years.Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik was also spotted enjoying the Wimbledon action on Friday.Earlier, the Wimbledon Centre Court witnessed a special moment when the announcer acknowledged the presence of cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, hailing him as a World Cup winner and the highest run-scorer in the history of the sport.The semi-final matches at Wimbl...
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Novak Djokovic blasts fans’ ‘disrespect’ after reaching 60th Slam quarter-final – WATCH | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Novak Djokovic, the world number two and seven-time Wimbledon champion, expressed his displeasure with a portion of the Centre Court crowd after securing his place in the quarter-finals of the All England Club for the 15th time. The Serbian star, who is aiming to break the record with a 25th major title, defeated the 15th-ranked Holger Rune in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.Following his victory, Djokovic directed a scathing on-court rebuke at a group of spectators who had been persistently chanting "Rune" throughout the match. WATCH:The Serb interpreted their behavior as booing and labeled it as "disrespect." This incident marked Djokovic's 60th Grand Slam quarter-final appearance, further solidifying his status as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport."To al...
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‘They’re gonna convert all the tennis clubs into paddle or pickleball’: Novak Djokovic shares concerns on sport’s ‘economic’ crisis

World No. 2 and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic raised the need for tennis to increase its innovation factor and conceded that the sport’s future is under threat on Saturday.Shortly after scraping past Alexei Popyrin in a Wimbledon third-round match that lasted four sets, Novak Djokovic was quizzed on the future of five-set games and the diminishing audience for long-format tennis matches. The five-setters continue to be exclusive to men’s tennis at the four Grand Slams. However, the matches have recently been under scrutiny with tennis legend John McEnroe suggesting to do away with five-setters and instead introducing a 10-point tiebreaker after four sets. Djokovic dismissed the need for such changes but admitted that tennis could lose its space to sports such as paddle or ...
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‘Please welcome, Sachin Tendulkar’: Wimbledon Centre Court erupts in applause for cricket icon. Watch | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Wimbledon Centre Court experienced a special moment when the announcer hailed Sachin Tendulkar as a cricketing icon known for being a World Cup winner and the highest run-scorer in the history of the sport. This announcement was met with significant applause from the audience. The post capturing this moment, titled "It's great to welcome you back to Centre Court, @sachin_rt," displays the warm reception he received."We are also joined by a legend of the game from India.Another World Cup winner and all-time highest run scorer in the cricket history, please welcome, Sachin Tendulkar!" The crowd erupted in applause for the cricket icon, marking a grand and memorable welcome for Tendulkar.Watch:Accompanying Sachin Tendulkar in the VIP section were notable England cricketers B...
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Andy Murray’s long farewell begins with emotional doubles defeat | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Andy Murray, one of Britain's greatest sportsmen, received an emotional farewell at Wimbledon after he and his brother Jamie were defeated in the first round of the men's doubles on Thursday. The 37-year-old had returned just weeks after surgery to remove a spinal cyst, an injury that has prevented him from making a final singles appearance before retirement.Despite his injury, Murray was determined to step onto Wimbledon's grass one more time, partnering with his brother Jamie in a Grand Slam for the first time.The Australian duo Rinky Hijikata and John Peers, who eventually won 7-6(6) 6-4, provided the opposition. For once, the result seemed less significant, although Murray’s competitive spirit was clearly visible.The crowd, including Murray’s wife Kim, daughters Sophia an...
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Novak Djokovic eases past Kopriva into Wimbledon round two | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Dispelling concerns about his knee, seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic on Tuesday registered a straightforward 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 win over Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva to march into the second round. Djokovic, who donned a support on his right leg following a minor operation less than four weeks ago, made a strong start and secured a pivotal break in a lengthy fourth game. The 37-year-old Serb, aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title to break his trophy drought this year, secured the break on his sixth attempt and comfortably took the opening set under the Centre Court roof.In the second set, Djokovic continued to pile pressure on Kopriva early. A notable moment came when Djokovic let out a loud roar after securing another break following a 21-shot rally. The break helped hi...
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Watch: Rohit Sharma does a Djokovic, eats a speck of soil from Barbados pitch after India won the T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma marked his last appearance in a T20I with a World Cup triumph in the format as he led India to a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the final on Saturday in Barbados.While Rohit announced his retirement from T20s in the international arena, he tried to make the moment memorable in a unique way, reminding of tennis legend Novak Djokovic. WISH TEAM INDIALike Djokovic famously ate a strand of grass after one of his triumphs at the Wimbledon, Rohit went to the pitch and put a speck of sand from the Kensington Oval track in his mouth. The moment was captured in a video by the ICC.WATCH VIDEOAs Hardik Pandya delivered the last ball of the final to limit South Africa to 169 for 8 in response to India's 176 for 7, Rohit lay flat on the ground thumping the ground in elatio...
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French Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner renew feisty rivalry hoping to give a taste of tennis’s future

This week at the French Open, for just the third time in 20 years, none of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic got through to the quarterfinal of a Major.The triumvirate have loomed so large over men’s tennis that tracking their progress, and any potential face offs, through to the final stages of Grand Slam tournaments had become a habit. But with Federer out, Nadal’s long, drawn-out attempts of another miracle in Paris crushed in the very first round, and Djokovic’s problems with his form compounding with a latest injury setback, curtains for the era they defined seem like they have all but come down. Succession plans, however, often have a way of falling in place on their own. On Friday, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will take each other on for a place in the final at ...
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Djokovic withdraws from French Open 2024 quarterfinal due to injury

World No. 1 and defending French Open champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Roland Garros due to an injury ahead of the quarterfinals on Tuesday. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 “Due to a torn medial meniscus in his right knee (discovered during an MRI scan), Djokovic, who was supposed to play Casper Ruud in the quarterfinals tomorrow, has been forced to withdraw from the Roland Garros tournament,” organisers said. The extent of the injury was found during an MRI exam a day after Djokovic was hurt during a fourth-round victory against No. 23 Francisco Cerundolo that lasted five sets spread across more than four-and-a-half hours. “I don’t know what will happen tomorrow — or after tomorrow, if I’ll be able to step out on the court and play,” the 37-year-old Djokovic said Monda...
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World No.1 Novak Djokovic pulls out of French Open ahead of quarter-final with knee injury | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Reigning champion Novak Djokovic on Tuesday pulled out of French Open ahead to his quarter-final match due to a knee injury he sustained during his grueling fourth-round victory over Francisco Cerundolo, said to tournament organizers. The Serb's pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title has come to an end with this withdrawal.As a result of Djokovic's absence, Italian Jannik Sinner will take over the world number one ranking later this month. "Due to a torn medial meniscus in his right knee (discovered during an MRI scan), Djokovic, who was supposed to play Casper Ruud in the quarter-finals tomorrow, has been forced to withdraw from the Roland Garros tournament," the organizers said.Ruud, who was the runner-up in last year's tournament, will progress to the semi-fina...
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Novak Djokovic shrugs off injury, pips Cerundolo in another French Open epic | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Defending champion Novak Djokovic faced a tough challenge to subdue Argentine Francisco Cerundolo in Paris on Monday, ultimately triumphing with a 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory to advance to the quarter-finals of the French Open. Djokovic encountered a knee issue during the match but managed to recover and secure the milestone victory.The Serb, who is in pursuit of a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title, notched his 370th match victory at the majors, surpassing Swiss great Roger Federer.However, Djokovic's inconsistent performance in this match may give hope to his title rivals.Despite a strong start, Djokovic faced challenges throughout the match, particularly struggling with a knee issue that required on-court treatment. Cerundolo capitalized on Djokovic's vulnerabiliti...
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