Novak Djokovic praises Andy Murray for bringing a “fresh perspective” to his game. Djokovic begins his 2025 season at the Brisbane International next week. Murray, who retired in August, will join Djokovic ahead of the Australian Open. Novak Djokovic has praised Andy Murray for “bringing a fresh perspective” to his game as he gears … Read more
Andy Murray is set to coach his former rival Novak Djokovic at the 2025 Australian Open. The British three-time Grand Slam champion retired in August after a stellar 19-year career but is now stepping into his first coaching role. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more
Novak Djokovic urged his longtime rival Rafael Nadal to reconsider his retirement plans after defeating him in straight sets, 6-2, 7-6 (7/5), at the “Six Kings Slam” exhibition in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. “Don’t leave tennis, man,” Djokovic said during an on-court interview after the match, acknowledging their intense battles over the years. He expressed … Read more
Novak Djokovic missed out on his 100th career title as Jannik Sinner triumphed in a thrilling Shanghai Masters final. The world number one, 23-year-old Sinner, secured a 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 victory over the 37-year-old Djokovic, continuing his remarkable form this season. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to … Read more
Novak Djokovic praised long-time rival Rafael Nadal, saying his “legacy will live forever” following the Spanish tennis legend’s announcement of his retirement on Thursday. “Your tenacity, dedication, fighting spirit is going to be taught for decades. Your legacy will live forever,” 24-time Grand Slam title winner and fellow former world number one Djokovic wrote on … Read more
Defending champion Novak Djokovic kicked off his US Open title defense with a comfortable first-round win over Radu Albot, securing a 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 victory on Tuesday, August 27, in the 2024 tournament. Fresh off his Cincinnati Open triumph, Djokovic encountered minimal resistance from Albot, advancing smoothly to the second round. Despite the convincing win, … Read more
Novak Djokovic has called for “clear protocols” and “standardized approaches” in handling tennis doping cases, after Jannik Sinner avoided a ban despite testing positive for a banned substance. Sinner, the world number one, twice tested positive for clostebol, a steroid often used to build muscle mass, in March. However, last week, an independent tribunal cleared … Read more
Ex Tennis World No.1 Slams Novak Djokovic’s Covid-19 Vaccination Stance. Novak Djokovic missed the Australian Open in January after he was deported from the country on account of his decision not to get vaccinated against Covid-19. EDITOR’S PICK Erik ten Hag Receives Offer From Another Club After Man Utd Talks EPL: Gary Neville Slams Ralf … Read more
Novak Djokovic has been dropped as Tennis World number one after Daniil Medvedev emerged as the new champion. Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev has ultimately whistled to the world as the next new generation’s breakthrough at an uncertain time for the world. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 26-year-old Daniil Medvedev has succeeded Novak Djokovic … Read more
Novak Djokovic made an impressive return to the tour for the first time since his deportation from Australia, kicking off his 2022 campaign with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti in Dubai on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Serbian world No.1 was greeted by loud cheers from a packed Dubai … Read more
Djokovic’s supporters fell silent outside the courtroom as the decision was announced… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia after losing a last-ditch court bid to stay in the country. Judges rejected a challenge by the unvaccinated tennis star after the government cancelled his visa on “health and good order” … Read more
He had been scheduled to play his first match on Monday EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tennis star Novak Djokovic has lost his last-ditch court bid to stay in Australia and is set to be deported. Judges rejected his appeal after the government cancelled the unvaccinated player’s visa for a second time this month on … Read more
Djokovic has faced deportation as Australia revoked his visa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tennis star Novak Djokovic may be deported from Australia any moment from now as his visa has been revoked for a second time. Djokovic, who is in the country for the Australia Open, has been in the news over his refusal … Read more
Novak Djokovic’s Australian Visa Canceled Again in Public Interest EKO HOT BLOG reports that Australia has canceled Novak Djokovic’s visa for a second time, reversing a court decision on Monday that temporarily thwarted the federal government’s bid to deport the unvaccinated tennis star. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke exercised special powers to override the court ruling, … Read more
Djokovic to defend Australian Open title after exemption from vaccination EKO HOT BLOG reports that world number one, Novak Djokovic on Tuesday has said he would defend his Australian Open title at Melbourne Park later this month after receiving a medical exemption from getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Djokovic, who had declined to reveal his COVID-19 … Read more
Vaccination has become mandatory for performance at Australian Open Djokovic insists vaccination status is a private matter Ekohotblog reports that World Number 1 tennis player, Novak Djokovic could likely miss out on participating in Australian open due to vaccination rule. Djokovic has declined to disclose whether he is vaccinated and said that he would wait … Read more
Djokovic has defeated Medvedev to win his sixth Paris masters title He also sets the record for 37th masters crown Ekohotblog reports that world number one Novak Djokovic won a sixth Paris title and record 37th Masters crown on Sunday, beating defending champion Daniil Medvedev 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the final. This comes a day … Read more
Rafael Nadal, a 13-time champion in Paris, was not going to relinquish his crown without a fight Novak Djokovic stunned defending champion Rafael Nadal in a titanic four-set semifinal on Friday to hand the Spaniard just his third-ever loss at Roland Garros, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. The top-ranked Serb will now face Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday’s final as … Read more
Djokovic Novak Djokovic maintained his imperious progress at the French Open with a 6-0 6-3 6-2 drubbing of Colombian Daniel Galan to move effortlessly into the last 16 on Saturday. The 33-year-old was rarely extended by his 153rd-ranked opponent and even found time to help out with court sweeping duties when the match was interrupted … Read more
Novak Djokovic didn’t have the luxury of easing back into tournament play at the Western & Southern Open Monday night in his first match back since the end of the ATP Tour suspension. According to reports on the ATP Tour website, Lithuania’s former junior World No. 1 Ricardas Berankis came out swinging for the fences … Read more