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COMMENT: Is 2021 the year Novak Djokovic left Roger Federer behind?
He has been stealing a march on his long-time rival since 2011, but 2021 is perhaps the year when Novak Djokovic has hurt Roger...
‘Novak Djokovic will win Calendar Slam but not the Golden Slam,’ says tennis legend
Novak Djokovic has a good chance of winning all four majors, but an Olympic gold might be out of reach according to tennis legend...
‘Novak Djokovic is the best player that ever lived on hard courts,’ claims John McEnroe
Tennis legend John McEnroe says Novak Djokovic is the best tennis player that ever lived on hard courts and has a good chance at...
‘Rafael Nadal looked like he had physical issues against Novak Djokovic,’ suggests Andy Murray
Andy Murray says it looked like Rafael Nadal 'had some physical issues' in his Roland Garros defeat to Novak Djokovic.Nadal lost just his third...
‘Life isn’t about winning or losing’ – Stefanos Tsitsipas reveals personal heartbreak before French Open final
Stefanos Tsitsipas revealed he received the heartbreaking news of his grandmother's death just five minutes before the French Open final.The 22-year-old was playing his...
Novak Djokovic on Grand Slam record: ‘I’ll keep on chasing, I’ll keep on going’
Novak Djokovic says he will 'keep chasing' Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's Grand Slam record as he always knew he could.Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas...
‘Novak Djokovic will go for the Golden Slam – that says it all,’ says coach
Marian Vajda says Novak Djokovic is now 'set up' to go for the 'golden slam' this year after he won the French Open.The Golden...
‘Novak Djokovic is a fighter on the court and a gentleman off it,’ says Mischa Zverev
Novak Djokovic is a 'legend' who is on course to win all four Slams this year according to Mischa Zverev after his Roland Garros...
‘It’s a big hit for Stefanos Tsitsipas but he will win Grand Slams,’ says analyst
Stefanos Tsitsipas will have 'scar tissue' after he lost the Roland Garros final to Novak Djokovic says Mats Wilander but he should remember the...
‘Novak Djokovic looks scary good and motivated,’ says Wilander
Novak Djokovic looks young, fresh and 'scary good' after winning the Roland Garros title according to Mats Wilander.Djokovic had to come back from two...
‘I found a way to believe in myself,’ says Novak Djokovic winning Roland Garros title
Novak Djokovic has won the 2021 French Open and in doing so has become the first man in the Open Era to win multiple...
Barbora Krejcikova hails late mentor after French Open triumph: ‘She was such an inspiration’
Barbora Krejcikova paid tribute to mentor Jana Novotna after winning the French Open singles title on Saturday.The Czech was a complete outsider before the...
‘Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic produce quality that is from another planet,’ says Mischa Zverev
The quality of tennis in the Novak Djokovic semi-final against Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros was 'from another planet' says Mischa Zverev.Two of the...
‘The Novak Djokovic v Rafael Nadal match was tennis at a different level,’ says analyst
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal played the best clay court match he's ever seen, says Mats Wilander after their epic Roland Garros semi-final.The clash,...
‘Rafael Nadal didn’t get out of the trap Novak Djokovic had set for him,’ says Wilander
Rafael Nadal fell in to a strategic trap that Novak Djokovic set up for him in the epic semi-final at Roland Garros, says Mats...
COMMENT: It’s hard to deny Novak Djokovic is the greatest when he keeps on beating our greats
After Novak Djokovic produced a stunning performance to beat Rafael Nadal at the French Open, it's harder than ever to deny him his due.
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‘I’m sad, but my opportunities to win Roland Garros are not eternal,’ says Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal described himself as 'sad' after losing to Novak Djokovic at the French Open, but he refused to label it a disaster.Nadal was...
‘Novak Djokovic deserved to win, he was the better player,’ says Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal says Novak Djokovic deserved to beat him at the French Open because he was the 'better player' on the night.Nadal endured a...
‘I am not the fresher guy but I know what I need to do,’ says Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic has vowed to be ready physically for the French Open final after an epic semi-final win over Rafael Nadal.Djokovic overcame Nadal in...
‘I went through a lot of emotional breakdowns in semi,’ admits Stefanos Tsitsipas
Stefanos Tsitsipas said he was proud of his fight after he overcame an Alexander Zverev surge to reach the French Open final.It will be...
‘I don’t care about semi-finals’ – Alexander Zverev unhappy with French Open exit
Alexander Zverev says he finds no positives about his run to the French Open semi-final, and he doesn't care if that sounds arrogant.The German...
‘We are living the sport for these moments,’ says Rafael Nadal on Novak Djokovic semi-final
Rafael Nadal takes on Novak Djokovic in the semi-final of the French Open on Friday, and he says those ore the moments he lives...
‘We handled the Naomi Osaka situation very, very well,’ says French Tennis Federation President
The Naomi Osaka situation was handled 'very, very well' by the French Tennis Federation, says its president Gilles Moretton.Osaka hit the headlines by announcing...
‘Naomi Osaka raised a serious problem – we need to discuss it,’ says Gilles Moretton
French Tennis Federation president Gilles Moretton believes that the issues raised by Naomi Osaka at the French Open could lead to a serious problem...
‘I’m confident, I believe I can win,’ Novak Djokovic tells Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic has warned Rafael Nadal that he is confident and believes he can beat him again at Roland Garros.Djokovic is one of only...
‘Playing Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros is not like any other match,’ says Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic says playing Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros is 'the biggest challenge you can have' as he prepares for their next meeting.Djokovic produced...
‘Rafael Nadal win tells me he is unbeatable,’ says Mats Wilander
Rafael Nadal is 'unbeatable,' according to Mats Wilander, and his win over Diego Schwartzman shows why.Nadal dropped his first set in 12 matches at...
‘It’s pretty amazing’ – Top analyst says Rafael Nadal has ‘unteachable’ quality
Paul Annacone says Rafael Nadal has a rare mental talent to 'stay in the moment' that is the bedrock of his enduring success.Nadal is...
‘I totally earned it – I’m playing good,’ says Stefanos Tsitsipas after moving into French Open semis
Stefanos Tsitsipas said that he 'totally earned' his French Open quarterfinal win over Daniil Medvedev.The Greek is the in-form player on the ATP Tour...
‘Alexander Zverev is on a good course – I like his attitude,’ says legend
Alexander Zverev is 'on a good course' and maturing mentally, according to Grand Slam legend Chris Evert.Zverev has looked in formidable form at the...
‘I was looking for revenge,’ says Matteo Berrettini on Roger Federer withdrawal
Matteo Berrettini says getting a walkover in the fourth round of the French Open has robbed him of the chance to seek revenge on...
‘Lorenzo Musetti definitely has all the qualities to be top player,’ says Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic hailed Lorenzo Musetti after he produced some stunning tennis against the world number one at the French Open.Musetti was able to win...
‘I was lucky, but after that I played a great level of tennis,’ says Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal says he was 'lucky' to be given the chance to save the first set against Jannik Sinner at the French Open, but...
‘I have never played like today,’ says Lorenzo Musetti on Novak Djokovic clash
Lorenzo Musetti says he played his best ever tennis on Monday after going two sets up against Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros.The 19-year-old made...
‘I like to play the young guys in best-of-five tournaments,’ says Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic says experience is better than youth when it comes to playing best of five matches at Grand Slam tournaments.The world number one...
‘I liked the fact I lost the first couple of sets,’ says Novak Djokovic on fourth round win
Novak Djokovic says he enjoyed going two sets down in his fourth round clash with youngster Lorenzo Musetti at Roland Garros. The world number one...
COMMENT: Roger Federer may have made a smart decision, but it’s a deeply disrespectful one
It was perhaps always inevitable, or at least predictable, but Roger Federer deciding to withdraw from Roland Garros should not be without criticism.Saturday night...
Top analysts defend Roger Federer decision: ‘He has earned the right to do what he wants’
Roger Federer has 'earned the right to do whatever he wants' according to Chris Evert, who has defended him over his French Open withdrawal.Federer,...
‘I’m in a better place than when I got here,’ says Serena Williams after Roland Garros exit
Serena Williams was in philosophical mood after her French Open exit, saying she had exceeded her expectations.The 23-time Grand Slam champion crashed out of...
‘I played incredible’ – Alexander Zverev in confident mood after thrashing Kei Nishikori
Alexander Zverev refused to get carried away despite thrashing Kei Nishikori 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 at the French Open.Zverev was in quite brilliant form, striking...
‘French Open organisers should be held accountable,’ says Victoria Azarenka after defeat
Victoria Azarenka has voiced her frustrations about the French Tennis Federation following her third round defeat at Roland Garros.Azarenka, a former world number one,...
Roger Federer withdraws from French Open, saying: ‘It’s important I listen to my body’
Roger Federer will play no further part in the French Open this year after withdrawing to protect his fitness.Federer is making a comeback from...
‘Thank you Sir Andy, the feeling is mutual,’ says Roger Federer in reply to Andy Murray
Roger Federer has tweeted a reply to Andy Murray showing the mutual respect and admiration the pair have for each other.Federer, at almost 40...
‘I need to decide if I keep playing or not,’ says Roger Federer considering Roland Garros withdrawal
Roger Federer has revealed he is considering possibly withdrawing from Roland Garros after a grueling third round encounter with Dominik Koepfer.Federer won the four...
Roger Federer: ‘I’d rather be in Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic’s shoes’
Roger Federer says he would 'rather be in Rafael Nadal's or Novak Djokovic's shoes' despite another win at the French Open.Federer is playing his...
‘It’s inspirational to me’ – Andy Murray says Roger Federer is helping him believe
Andy Murray says seeing Roger Federer competing at the French Open again has been an 'inspiration' to him.Federer is making his Grand Slam comeback...
‘I found a way!’ – Rafael Nadal short of his best but advances at French Open
Rafael Nadal said he 'found a way' to beat Cameron Norrie as he moved into the fourth round of the French Open.Nadal was in...
‘I really like how he plays’ – Novak Djokovic says Lorenzo Musetti looks like the real deal
Novak Djokovic says he 'really likes' how Lorenzo Musetti played after he set up a French Open clash with the youngster.Djokovic was close to...
‘I am my own biggest critic, but it couldn’t be much better than this,’ says Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic says he is struggling to fault his tennis right now, even if he is specifically looking to.Djokovic has looked imperious at Roland...
Novak Djokovic: ‘I don’t copy Rafael Nadal, but there is always something to learn from him’
Novak Djokovic says he tries to learn from watching Rafael Nadal, but he will never compromise his 'authentic style' by copying him.Djokovic and Nadal...
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COMMENT: Novak Djokovic legacy missed the piece he hoped for, but got the piece he deserved
From the moment Novak Djokovic beat Alexander Zverev to reach the final of the US Open, you knew that he was just one win...
‘I was cramping’ – Daniil Medvedev says he was close to breakdown before sealing US Open win
US Open champion Daniil Medvedev admitted he was on the verge of physical breakdown when he beat Novak Djokovic in the final.Medvedev beat the...
Novak Djokovic: ‘I was subpar, but I have to be proud of what we achieved this year’
Novak Djokovic admitted he was 'subpar' in his US Open final defeat, but attributed it to fatigue.Djokovic was clearly short of his usual high...
‘You guys touched my soul’ – Tearful Novak Djokovic thanks US Open crowd
Novak Djokovic thanked the New York crowd for 'touching his soul' after he lost the US Open final to Daniil Medvedev.Djokovic has not always...