Tag: Djokovic
Novak Djokovic to face Lorenzo Musetti, Alexander Zverev to take on Tallon Griekspoor
Third-round action at the Shanghai Masters continues on Tuesday, when the tournament tries to get back on schedule. Novak Djokovic awaits Flavio Cobolli, while Alexander Zverev goes up against Tallon Griekspoor. (28) Flavio Cobolli vs. (4) Novak Djokovic Djokovic is playing his first tournament since the U.S. Open, where he was unceremoniously bounced out of…
Djokovic displeased with time violation during Shanghai Masters victory
Novak Djokovic made a triumphant return to the Shanghai Masters, but the former world No. 1 was frustrated by a time violation he received during the match. Djokovic’s emotions have otherwise been the opposite since making his first appearance in China in five years to play at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Shanghai, where…
Analysis and Predictions for Djokovic vs. Michelsen and Rune vs. Berrettini in Shanghai Round 2
Getty Images Novak Djokovic makes his Shanghai 2024 debut on Saturday against talented young American Alex Michelsen, while Holger Rune and Matteo Berrettini clash for the third time. (4) Novak Djokovic vs. Alex Michelsen All-time great Novak Djokovic will close out his 2024 season without a major title for the first time since 2017. The…
Djokovic Reveals Hiring Stylist for Off-Court Fashion Transformation
Novak Djokovic recently wore a very interesting outfit, which isn’t something fans typically associate with him, but he admitted it’s part of an effort to be more fashionable. Fashion might not be the first thing most people think about when they think of tennis, but it’s been a part of the sport in various forms…
Djokovic shares method for selecting tournaments in 2025 following schedule reduction decision
Novak Djokovic isn’t playing the full calendar anymore, and he won’t play it in 2025, with some hints suggesting a much smaller schedule than in previous years. Djokovic isn’t the youngest anymore, but even if he were a couple of years younger, he’s at the stage of his life where certain things rank high on…
Novak Djokovic Explores the Great Wall of China
By Tennis Now | @Tennis_Now | Monday, September 30, 2024Photo credit: Cyril Masson The GOAT visited the Great Wall. Novak Djokovic celebrated his return to China with a visit to the Great Wall for his sponsor, Lacoste. More: WADA Appeals Sinner’s Doping Case, Seeks Ban for World No. 1 In what Lacoste called “an unprecedented encounter between two…
Djokovic makes early arrival in Asia ahead of Shanghai Masters & Six Kings Slam
Novak Djokovic has arrived in Shanghai, confirming his participation in the upcoming Masters 1000 tournament. It marks Djokovic’s first appearance in Asia since 2019–partly because those tournaments were cancelled from 2020 through 2022 because of the coronavirus pandemic. “I can’t wait,” the 37-year-old assured. “I’m super excited to see my Chinese fans, all the tennis…
Former Rival Federer Believes Djokovic Will Be Among Top Contenders at Australian Open
Former ATP legend Roger Federer has picked Novak Djokovic among the favorites for next year’s Australian Open because the Serbian has demonstrated the ability to win as demonstrated in the Olympics. For the vast majority of this season, Djokovic didn’t look like a serious Grand Slam contender. While he played well at all of the…
Djokovic Suggests Shortening His 2024 Tennis Season Earlier Than Planned
Novak Djokovic returned to the tennis courts against Grigor Dimitrov in Sofia but confirmed that he doesn’t have any special plans for the rest of the year. If Djokovic’s results this year haven’t already made it clear, it’s the start of a new era for the Serbian. He’s not pushing as hard as he once…