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Novak Djokovic is 37 and had knee surgery last month but faces Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final
Novak Djokovic aims to match Roger Federer's eight Wimbledon titles and secure his 25th Grand Slam after recovering from meniscus surgery. Facing Carlos Alcaraz, Djokovic gained confidence from texting Taylor Fritz. Initially unsure, he found confidence after the first few matches and defeating Lorenzo Musetti in the semifinal. The Princess of Wales will attend. Despite pressure, Djokovic remains motivated. He was pain-free after withdrawing from the French Open quarterfinal. Alcaraz, who called Djokovic 'superhuman,' looks to stop the 37-year-old. Djokovic aims to defeat the 21-year-old and prevent his fourth Slam.
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic gets free pass to Wimbledon semi-finals as Rybakina cruises
Djokovic will play 25th seed Musetti for a place in Sunday's showpiece match after the Italian beat US 13th seed Taylor Fritz 3-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-2, 3-6, 6-1. The world number two -- who had knee surgery last month -- does not have a title to his name this year and is still seeking a first victory against a fellow top-10 player. But a historic 25th Grand Slam triumph is coming into sharp focus for Djokovic, who demolished Holger Rune in straight sets in the fourth round.
Novak Djokovic enters Wimbledon semifinals after Alex de Minaur withdraws
Novak Djokovic has been granted a free pass into the Wimbledon semifinals after his quarterfinal opponent, Alex de Minaur, withdrew with a hip injury. De Minaur, an Australian, announced his withdrawal hours before the match. Djokovic, who has won seven of his men's-record 24 Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon, is now in the final for the 13th time.
Novak Djokovic uses Wimbledon crowd's 'disrespect' as fuel as he moves closer to another title
Novak Djokovic, like many superstar athletes such as Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, and Tom Brady, finds motivation in perceived slights from crowds. At Wimbledon, Djokovic felt the crowd was against him, interpreting their chants as boos. Using this as fuel, he asserted his dominance, telling the crowd, "You guys can't touch me." This mindset has helped him throughout his career, transforming negativity into inspiration. Fellow players and commentators note that Djokovic thrives on adversity, turning hostile environments to his advantage and using them to push his performance to new heights.
American Pickers Season 26: When and where to watch new episodes
American Pickers follows antique and collectible pickers as they crisscross the United States, discovering treasures tucked away in garages and barns. Danielle Colby oversees office operations and occasionally accompanies Mike Wolfe on his picking expeditions.
Need to rationalise MSME schemes for reach: DFS Secretary
Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2024 on Friday, Joshi also noted that there is a need to address language issues of schemes to make them easier and more comprehensible.
10-time champ Novak Djokovic beats Taylor Fritz, will play Jannik Sinner in Australian Open semis
Djokovic reached his record-extending 48th Grand Slam semifinal by beating Fritz 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in 3 3/4 hours. Their match started late in the heat of the afternoon because U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff's preceding win over Marta Kostyuk took more than three hours.
Novak Djokovic marches closer to 11th Australian Open title, battles past Taylor Fritz in four sets
Novak Djokovic continued with his bid for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title with a win over Taylor Fritz. Here's everything to know more
Dominant Djokovic sweeps into Australian Open quarters
Novak Djokovic's relentless march towards a record 25th Grand Slam title gathered pace on Sunday as he outclassed 20th seed Adrian Mannarino to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. The Serbian ran rings around his French opponent on Rod Laver Arena, winning 6-0, 6-0, 6-3 and underlining his status as red-hot favourite to lift an 11th title at Melbourne Park. He equaled Roger Federer's men's record as he maintains an iron grip on the game. Djokovic has now won 32 consecutive matches at the Australian Open, not tasting defeat since he lost against South Korea's Chung Hyeon in 2018. Mannarino, whose opening three matches all went to five sets, has enjoyed a late-career resurgence, winning three titles last year, at Newport, Astana and Sofia.
Wounded Novak Djokovic faces fire from young guns at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic is set to compete in the Australian Open, aiming for his record-extending 11th title and 25th Grand Slam. Despite a recent loss in 2024, Djokovic remains a favorite, but emerging young talents like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner pose challenges.
Reclaiming history: Nazi-looted art returned to heirs of cabaret legend Fritz Grunbaum
Seven pieces of artwork, including sketches and paintings by Austrian expressionist Egon Schiele, were returned to the heirs of cabaret performer Fritz Grunbaum. The artwork, valued at $9.5 million, had been looted by the Nazis and resurfaced over the years.
Novak Djokovic vs Taylor Fritz US Open 2023: Live streaming, schedule, head-to-head, quarter-final tennis match time
Novak Djokovic vs Taylor Fritz US Open 2023 tennis quarterfinal match will be played on Tuesday, September 5. We have timings and live streaming details.
Novak Djokovic glides into US Open quarters as Gauff stops Wozniacki
Novak Djokovic rolled into his 13th US Open quarter-final on Sunday after Coco Gauff ended Caroline Wozniacki's fairytale Grand Slam comeback to line up a potential blockbuster with defending champion Iga Swiatek. The 19-year-old could meet defending champion Swiatek in the last eight after Gauff picked up her 15th win in 16 matches, a run including titles in Washington and Cincinnati last month.
ICC announces all-female panel of match officials for Women's T20 World Cup
The panel includes seven first timers at the and the announcement comes after a constant rise in the number of women officiating in global tournaments. India's Rathi and Janani, had earlier this month became the first female umpires to officiate in the prestigious Ranji Trophy, will be umpiring at a T20 World Cup for the first time.
'Netflix Curse' takes over Australian Open as many players bow out early
Casper Ruud, Ons Jabeur and Matteo Berrettini were among the players featured in Netflix series to exit this year's tournament early, while Nick Kyrgios, Paula Badosa and Ajla Tomljanovic were forced to pull out even before it began. Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime was another player who featured in the show, came very close to exiting the Open in the second round earlier this week.
Rafael Nadal becomes first tennis player with 17 million Instagram followers
Tennis great Rafael Nadal has more than 17 million followers on Instagram. Nadal's consistent social media activity has earned him 17,004,587 followers and counting.
Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Japan Open. Here's the reason
Although there are still several events left to play this year, the fifth-seeded Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios said that the choice was "the smart one for my body."
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon before semifinal with injury
The 22-time Grand Slam champion was scheduled to face Nick Kyrgios for a berth in the final on Friday. Kyrgios advanced to his first final at a major tournament. He will meet either Novak Djokovic or Cam Norrie for the championship on Sunday.
Taylor Fritz stuns Nadal to lift Indian Wells trophy, hands Spaniard his first 2022 defeat
The 24-year-old American achieved his biggest triumph despite an injured right ankle that was so painful when he tested it Sunday morning he didn't think he'd be able to play.
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