COMMENT: Yes, Novak Djokovic is flawed, but his greatness should be allowed to define him
Novak Djokovic has been roundly criticised for showing his frustrations on court at the Olympics, but surely we must forgive our greats their flaws?
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‘I could not play – my body decided’ – Rafael Nadal explains Wimbledon and Olympics absences
Rafael Nadal says a foot injury sustained at Roland Garros forced him out of Wimbledon and the Olympics earlier this summer.Nadal lost out at...
‘What Novak Djokovic has achieved this year is amazing,’ says Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal says Novak Djokovic has achieved 'something amazing' this year whether he wins the calendar slam or not.Djokovic has already won the Australian...
‘One Olympics medal is not good by my standards,’ says Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic says 'only' winning one Olympics medal in four appearances at the Games is well below his expectations.Djokovic was the favourite for gold...
Nick Kyrgios drops retirement hint, admitting: ‘I feel like every tournament could be my last’
Nick Kyrgios has suggested he may be set for early retirement by admitting he 'feels weird about his career' right now.The Australian is only...
Andy Murray
‘Novak Djokovic is the last man standing of the Big Four,’ says analyst
Novak Djokovic is the one 'constant' in tennis and the last of the Big Four standing says Boris Becker although he's excited watching the...
ATP Tour
‘I am proud of myself, I deserve it,’ says Goran Ivanisevic on Hall of Fame induction
Goran Ivanisevic has been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame and says he deserves the accolade despite all the ups and downs...
Alexander Zverev
‘Alexander Zverev fails every time due to the same mistakes,’ says Boris Becker
Alexander Zverev is his own worst enemy at Grand Slams says former champion and fellow compatriot Boris Becker.Zverev, who is ranked world number five,...
ATP Tour
‘Proud to join the fight’ – Novak Djokovic confirms he will attempt Golden Slam
Novak Djokovic has confirmed he will be going for the 'golden slam' this summer by committing to play the Olympics.Djokovic has already won the...
ATP Tour
‘Nobody tested Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon,’ admits coach Marian Vajda
Coach Marian Vajda has admitted that he felt that no one really 'tested' Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon.Djokovic won his third major of the year...
ATP Tour
‘Beating Roger Federer was indescribable, but I want more,’ says Hubert Hurkacz
Hubert Hurkacz described beating Roger Federer at Wimbledon as 'indescribable,' although he wished he could have built on it.Hurkacz beat Federer in the quarter-finals,...
ATP Tour
Goran Ivanisevic: ‘Coaching Novak Djokovic is very stressful but I love it’
Goran Ivanisevic says it is 'very stressful' to coach world number one Novak Djokovic but he wouldn't change it.Djokovic is having arguably the greatest...
ATP Tour
‘I have had a setback with my knee,’ says Roger Federer as he withdraws from Olympics
Roger Federer has revealed he has suffered an injury 'setback' that has forced him to withdraw from the Olympics.Federer missed 16 months of tennis...
ATP Tour
Richard Gasquet: ‘Novak Djokovic is definitely the best, but Roger Federer is the greatest’
Novak Djokovic is 'definitely best' player of all time, but Roger Federer is 'irreplaceable' as the Greatest, says Richard Gasquet.Djokovic is now level with...
ATP Tour
Novak Djokovic officially confirmed for ATP Finals after ‘extraordinary’ run of results
Novak Djokovic has already qualified for the ATP Finals after his remarkle performance in 2021.Djokovic became only the fifth man in history after Jack...
ATP Tour
‘Novak Djokovic is writing the history of our sport,’ says Matteo Berrettini
Matteo Berrettini says Novak Djokovic is 'writing the history of tennis' after he won a 20th major at Wimbledon.Djokovic lost the first set to...
ATP Tour
Novak Djokovic tips ‘Italian Hammer’ Matteo Berrettini for big future
Novak Djokovic tipped 'Italian Hammer' Matteo Berrettini for a big future after he denied him a maiden Grand Slam title at Wimbledon.Berrettini gave a...
ATP Tour
Novak Djokovic pays humble tribute to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal after equalling record
Novak Djokovic says his rivalry with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer is a key reason for his continued success.Djokovic beat Matteo Berrettini on Centre...
Tennis News
‘The most incredible feeling I’ve ever experienced,’ says Wimbledon winner Ashleigh Barty
Ashleigh Barty says the 'stars aligned' to help her win her first Wimbledon title and reveals it was the best feeling she's ever had...
ATP Tour
‘He is a great player’ – Novak Djokovic sends classy message to tearful Denis Shapovalov
Novak Djokovic paid tribute to opponent Denis Shapovalov after the Canadian departed their Wimbledon semi-final in tears.Shapovalov was playing in only his 10th ever...
COMMENT: Yes, Novak Djokovic is flawed, but his greatness should be allowed to define him
Novak Djokovic has been roundly criticised for showing his frustrations on court at the Olympics, but surely we must forgive our greats their flaws?
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COMMENT: It’s time to accept that the ‘Big Three’ no longer dominate tennis – Novak Djokovic does
Another day, another 'Next Gen' claiming they are closer to the 'Big Three'. The problem for them, though, is they are no closer to...
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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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...
COMMENT: Naomi Osaka French Open withdrawal a powerful vehicle for her argument
The French Open is rarely short of talking points, and Naomi Osaka has certainly provided them this year.The Japanese star announced before the tournament...
Roland Garros in numbers: All your essential stats ahead of the 2021 French Open men’s singles
The French Open begins this weekend, and there is an awful lot to watch out for in the men's singles, including Rafael Nadal, Novak...
QUIZ: Can you pick the players who have spent at least a year at world number one?
If you are a keen follower of tennis records, then you know we are approaching a very significant moment for the world number one. Novak...
QUIZ: Can you name every player to play in the 2020 ATP Cup?
The 2021 edition of the ATP Cup is about to hit our screens and what a welcome return it will be after two long...
QUIZ: Can you name every year-end world number one since 1975?
Grand Slam titles are all well and good, but within tennis itself the year-end number one is perhaps the most coveted honour of them all.
QUIZ: Can you name every player Roger Federer has defeated in a Grand Slam final?
Roger Federer is no stranger to Grand Slam finals as we know. In fact, no one has won more. In total he has played 31...
QUIZ: Can you name every single winner of the Australian Open?
The Australian Open is arguably tennis' toughest Grand Slam to win for a variety of reasons. The intense heat of the Australian summer in Melbourne...
Can you name the year-end ATP Top 50 from 2010?
It is easy to be remembered if you are a Roger Federer or Pete Sampras, but what about top players who never cemented it?People...