Novak Djokovic

NOVAK DJOKOVIC faces Aljaz Bedene in the third round of the French Open.

I hope that everything will be fine in the end.” “I hope that the result will be one of the better ones, although I will not play many tournaments. It still feels a little bit that I was lying down before the tournament in Lyon, but I managed to surprise myself how long I lasted in these two matches, especially since I was tired before.” I don't train as much as before because I'm in other jobs, but I enjoy tennis and I feel the ball well. In the end, he will be the one - GOAT,” he declared. If so, I have to be aggressive and at the same time make as few mistakes as possible.

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal both breezed into the fourth round of the French Open courtesy of straight-sets victories on Friday afternoon at Roland ...

But honestly, for me, it's zero problem and I know he wants the best for me." Djokovic and Schwartzman have met six times on the ATP Tour, with the world No 1 having never lost. "I don't know what's going to happen, if he's going to stay in the box or not, but I don't care. "I know he wants the best for me. "I know you are going to ask the question, but for me it's very simple. "I played a bad game with my serve after and he played very aggressive tennis.

The pair could meet in the quarter-finals at Roland Garros after breezing through their third-round matches.

But honestly, for me, it’s zero problem and I know he wants the best for me.” “I know he wants the best for me. “I don’t know what’s going to happen, if he’s going to stay in the box or not, but I don’t care. “I saw Arsene at the beginning of the match. I know what’s the feelings that we have between each other. Djokovic said: “It’s an honour to have these legends of the football world coming to watch myself.

Novak Djokovic insists he holds no grudges against Australia and is still keen to return for a crack at more tennis history there next year.

"I don't know whether some of them stayed in Australia or not, but I know that ... Ali, right? "We underestimate freedom. I was very happy that he's happy, that he's getting to live free," said Djokovic. "Look, you know, it was what it was. Let's see how it goes." "You know, I stayed there for a week, and I can't imagine how they felt for nine years.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC addressed Boris Becker's prison sentence after winning at the French Open.

Again, I feel sorry that he's in that situation, but I also feel sorry for the people that he's affected with his decisions as well and what's happened to them. I mean, I'm just very sad that someone I know so well, and of course someone that is a legend of our sport is going through what he's going through. The world No 1 was coached by Becker for three seasons from 2014-16 as the Serb won six Grand Slams - including his first French Open - and 14 Masters titles.

Novak Djokovic had no problems seeing off Aljaz Bedene in the third round at the French Open, but the defending champion is still looking to up his game ...

- French Open - French Open But at the end I think I played a great match and that is why the score is like this.”

Novak Djokovic said Friday "it breaks my heart" to see former coach Boris Becker in prison over charges relating to a 2017 bankruptcy.

"I have been in touch with one of his sons, Noah, and asking if there is something that I could do to help. In that time, they won six majors, a run which included a career Grand Slam when Djokovic won the first of his French Opens in 2016. I just hope that he will stay healthy and strong."

Novak Djokovic said after his third-round victory at the French Open Friday he would like to play in the Australian Open again after previously being ...

"I want to play my characteristic game, my aggressive game. If I have an opportunity to go back to Australia and play a place where I made the biggest success in my career on Grand Slam, I would love to come back." I would like to go there and play the Australian Open," Djokovic said, via Reuters.

The 20-time Grand Slam winner was unable to defend his Australian Open title in January after being deported amid a media frenzy after being initially ...

If I brought some light to that situation then, you know, in a positive way for them, for this to happen, then of course I'm very happy." If I have an opportunity to go back to Australia and play a place where I made the biggest success in my career on Grand Slam, I would love to come back." I would like to go there and play the Australian Open," he told a news conference.

“I saw Arsene at the beginning of the match and it positively affected me." The reigning French Open champion said he didn't notice Zidane but was honoured to ...

His long-time rival Rafael Nadal is one player who will definitely be cheering on his beloved Real Madrid when they take on Liverpool, as he admitted he had a ticket ahead of the tournament. The reigning French Open champion said he didn’t notice Zidane but was honoured to have football legends watching his match and enjoying the sport. It's a great feeling when someone of their level of success and personality comes to watch,” he admitted.

Goran Ivanisevic believes Djokovic and Nadal will both make it to the quarter-final stage but claimed it was “better” for his charge to face the 13-time ...

And if Djokovic and Nadal do meet in the quarter-final on Tuesday, a lot of the match-up could come down to the conditions they play in. “Last year, I said it is better for Novak to meet Rafa in the semis, and now they could potentially face off in the quarters,” he said. Novak Djokovic’s coach has claimed the Serb and Rafael Nadal will play the “greatest quarter-final in the French Open history” with both now just one match away from their 59th meeting. The same thing with Novak in Australia, where it is almost impossible to play him in the finals.” When it is like that, there is only one person that can beat Novak [Nadal], perhaps two now with Alcaraz. As for the rest, I do not see it.” It would be their first meeting since the world No 1 upset the man dubbed the ‘King of Clay’ in that match, but Ivanisevic admitted the Spaniard remained the favourite for the title.

HOLGER RUNE has given his verdict on Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer after practising with both legends.

After gushing over Federer, the Dane also confessed he would be adapting his schedule this year to help himself achieve his “dream” of playing the Swiss star, who is 21 years his senior. “And Roger, I just had some warm up with him so not like normal practice. He makes you run, how precise he hits the ball. “I think Novak also secures inspiration with the mental stuff, how he can stay so calm and brutal in these kind of moments. Rune is into the third-round on his debut at the French Open without dropping a set. It’s just so inspiring to see these guys,” the French Open debutant told Tennis Majors. Comparing the two after having the chance to practice with both, he added: “It’s a lot more intense with Novak, let’s be clear to say that.

Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic is hopeful his controversial three-year ban of entering Australia will be quashed with Anthony Albanese now in charge of the ...

Jan 16: Djokovic LOSES his appeal and is told he will be deported. Jan 10: Djokovic's visa cancellation is quashed by Judge Anthony Kelly, who orders the Australian Government to pay legal costs and release Djokovic from detention within half-an-hour. Jan 6: Djokovic is sent to the Park Hotel in Melbourne after being refused a visa. Jan 4: Djokovic tweets that he is on his way to the Australian Open armed with a medical exemption. However, social media posts suggest he attended a number of social events in the days following his apparent diagnosis. He wrote on Instagram: 'I've spent fantastic quality time with my loved ones over the break and today I'm heading Down Under with an exemption permission.

Young pretender Carlos Alcaraz insists he is ready to break the stranglehold of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at the French Open.

- French Open - French Open “You could see that both Alcaraz and Zverev struggled, both of them on last round saving match points. “Now it’s time to go back to ourselves. You know, we all praise him a lot. “I think I’m ready.”

In January, Djokovic was ordered to leave the country by Australia's Minister of Immigration, Alex Hawke, a decision that carries with it a three-year ban ...

Eventually, Djokovic was ordered to leave the country by Australia's Minister of Immigration, Alex Hawke, a decision that carries with it a three-year ban against entry. I would like to go there and play Australian Open," Djokovic told press following his third-round victory at the French Open. Qinwen Zheng; Jannik Sinner vs. Miomir Kecmanovic; Alizé Cornet vs. Amanda Anisimova, Coco Gauff vs. Felix Auger-Aliassime, Leylah Fernandez vs.

Novak Djokovic's coach has revealed that the pair have an “agreement” in place for difficult moments on the match court. Goran Ivanisevic admitted he and ...

And Djokovic’s coach also shared the disagreements they had on the practice court, revealing that the serve was a shot the pair often debated. “On the court, he is alone, I am aware that sometimes he seeks some reaction, I understand him when he yells as well,” he said. Goran Ivanisevic admitted he and his charge often have disagreements but “didn’t mind” the Serb yelling or screaming during matches ahead of Djokovic’s fourth round match at the French Open.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC was deported from Melbourne earlier this year and banned from playing the Australian Open.

“I saw Arsene at the beginning of the match. Djokovic also revealed he has contacted one of Boris Becker’s sons to offer help since the German tennis legend was sent to prison for fraud. I would like to go there and play the Australian Open. Novak Djokovic has insisted he holds “no grudges” against Australia and he will go back to the Australian Open next year if he is allowed. If I brought some light to that situation, then, you know, in a positive way for them, for this to happen, then of course I'm very happy, because they got another chance in a different country. I stayed there for a week, and I can't imagine how they felt for nine years," he added.

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic says he is heartbroken over the Boris Becker situation and revealed he reached out to his former coach's son Noah.

I saw Arsene at the start of the match, it gave me even more motivation. #Djokovic: I saw Wenger and Clarence Seedorf, not Zidane. It’s an honour when they come, most of us tennis players watch and follow football. "I saw Wenger and Clarence Seedorf, not Zidane. It’s an honour when they come, most of us tennis players watch and follow football. When asked about it after the match, Djokovic said he was honored to have those sporting greats at his matches. I talked to his son Noah, asked if there is anything I can do. I talked to his son Noa, asked if there is anything I can do.

Novak Djokovic eased past Aljaz Bedene in the third round at Roland Garros on Friday and a bona fide superstar of Italian music was in the stands to enjoy ...

“I always follow tennis and enjoy watching matches,” said the 58-year-old Ramazzotti, who has performed duets with a catalogue of stars including Cher, Tina Turner, Luciano Pavarotti and Ricky Martin. “The site is very impressive, I had never been here before. Eros Ramazzotti, who has sold over 60 million records across a 30-year career, was in the stands on Court Philippe Chatrier to witness Djokovic’s 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 victory. A seven-time year-end No. 1 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings, Djokovic’s own Italian language skills are well-known.

World number one Novak Djokovic has offered some assistance to the family of former coach Boris Becker after the German was jailed for hiding assets during ...

I just hope he will go through this period that he has to be in jail and that when he comes out he's able to live his life. "I'm not going to get into details of the verdict, because I'm not in a position to do that, but, as his friend, I'm super sad for him. “I’ve been in touch with one of his sons, Noah, asking if there is something that I can do to help and be there for his family members,” the Serbian said.

Read on to see Kenny Ducey's betting analysis of the French Open matchup between Novak Djokovic and Diego Schwartzman.

It’s simply never easy beating Schwartzman on clay and, despite his recent results, I have to believe he will be up for this match and push Djokovic at least to a fourth set. Schwartzman has faced Djokovic six times and he’s only managed to compete in two of those matches, both of which were on clay. He managed to breeze through Grigor Dimitrov, but his opponent in that match made more than 50 unforced errors in three sets. I think there’s something to be said here for how Schwartzman performed in the three meetings between these two on clay. It’s clear at this point Djokovic is in form, but that wasn’t always the case. Does Schwartzman stand a chance?

Speaking after beating naturalised British citizen Aljaz Bedene at the French Open, the proud Serb admitted his happiness that he decided to stay loyal to his ...

But he was blocked from playing for the GB Davis Cup team because of a new rule which prevented players from representing more than one country. Djokovic came to the attention of the LTA when he beat Greg Rusedksi in a Davis Cup tie in April 2006. Everyone is individually trying to make the best life for them possible for their families, so I understand it.” He was offered full funding and top training facilities to persuade him to make the move. Novak Djokovic has opened up about how he came close to switching nations to play for Great Britain alongside Andy Murray when he was a teenager. He is still based in Welwyn Garden City.

Coach Goran Ivanisevic underlined that Rafael Nadal is always a French Open favorite and said he definitely expects a Nadal and Novak Djokovic quarterfinal.

Djokovic clashed Nadal three times in a French Open and each time ended on the losing side. Last year, Djokovic met Nadal in the French Open semifinal and claimed victory. Nadal, 35, is a record 13-time French Open and beating him at Roland Garros is considered as the toughest thing in the game.

Summary. Day eight from the French Open at Roland Garros; Now: Defending champion Novak Djokovic faces 15th seed Diego Schwartzman; Rafael Nadal takes on ...

The Argentine brings up 40-30 as Djokovic goes wide, but slams his next return into the net. Diego Schwartzman fires wide on the first point of his opening service game and he signals to himself to calm down. Djokovic then holds with his second ace of the day. Nor the second. He can't convert the first break point. Not just yet, as he fires a backhand well over the backline for 30-15. Could this be an early chance to break for Schwartzman? Post update A superb rally ends with Djokovic earning another break point, but again he doesn't take his chance. Three double-faults so far for Schwartzman in this opening set. Diego Schwartzman nips off to the gents. Post update

NOVAK DJOKOVIC was booed by a section of the Court Suzanne-Lenglen fans when walking on for his clash with Diego Schwartzman.

"When you see everything I've been giving on the court for years, it's unfair." Djokovic still received heavy cheers when he opened the game with a service hold and was then forced to fend off break points in his second game. Reigning champion Djokovic was also initially greeted by cheers but some quickly turned to loud boos as French former world No 135 Alize Lim slammed their response on Eurosport and compared the atmosphere to a football match.

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal would each "make totally different requests" in regards to a day or night match if they are to end up facing off in Paris.

"All of a sudden he [Djokovic] loses to Alcaraz [in Madrid], what’s happening? All of a sudden, they go to Australia where everyone is saying Novak is going to break the record and guess what? Novak has a way of fuelling these situations into something positive - that is very hard to do. Well, he wins Rome; now it looks like, there is Novak Djokovic - he’s back! Slight, very slight!" "I don't think we have to worry a whole lot about Rafa at Roland-Garros, if you look at his record, it's crazy, it's insane how good it is.

Novak Djokovic beats the Argentine tennis player in just over two hours and is the first to qualify for the Roland Garros quarterfinals.

My name is Manuel Carmona Hidalgo and I will be your antifri antifrió n for this match. In 2017 they met at Roland Garros where Djokovic won in five sets. In 2014 they met for the first time at the US Open where Djokovic won in three sets. In his first tournament he defeated the Italian Musetti by a double 6-3. The Argentine tennis player came close to the title in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, but in both he was defeated in the final. 3º Set Novak Djokovic (6-1 6-3 6-3) Diego Schwartzman

Argentinian Schwartzman was clearly being backed by a large South American and Spanish contingent on Court Suzanne Lenglen.

The Serbian has yet to drop a set in the tournament as he bids for a record-equalling 21st grand slam title. But Djokovic gave the perfect response with a 6-1 6-3 6-3 demolition of the 15th seed to book his place in the quarter-finals. Novak Djokovic was booed as he walked on to court and cupped his ear at a strangely-hostile crowd during his three-set win over Diego Schwartzman at the French Open.

Novak Djokovic topped Diego Schwartzman in straight sets at the French Open, doing his part to set up a potential quarterfinal showdown with Rafael Nadal.

And if 13-time French Open champion Nadal wins his fourth-round match against Felix Auger-Aliassime later Sunday, the two longtime rivals would meet each other in the quarterfinals. He won the title in 2016 and last year, part of his collection of 20 Grand Slam trophies. Djokovic has made the quarterfinals in Paris 13 years in a row.

Novak Djokovic saved seven break points while converting six of his own in a straight-sets victory over Diego Schwartzman to set a quarter-final showdown ...

Only Nadal (108) has won more matches at the second major of the year. Djokovic broke twice to ease to the opening set as his return game began to fire. Djokovic fended off two break points to hold in the third game as Schwartzman proved typically difficult to break down in the opening exchanges, but those opportunities proved to be as good as it got for the Argentine in the first set.

The defending champion was given a less than cordial welcome by a significant portion of the crowd when he walked on to the Court Suzanne Lenglen to tackle ...

The Serbian tennis star won 6-1 6-3 6-3 to progress into the French Open quarter-finals - The Serbian dismantled the Argentine 6-1 6-3 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals - Novak Djokovic beat Diego Schwartzmann in straight sets at the French Open

Novak Djokovic set up a possible quarter-final meeting with old rival Rafael Nadal at the French Open with an impressive straight-sets victory over Diego ...

The pattern of the match continued, as Djokovic broke in the very next game to all but end the tie as a contest. Djokovic took his head-to-head record against Argentinian Schwartzman to 7-0 with a clinical display, in which he saved seven of the eight break points he faced. But I played well and held my serve."

The French Open crowd greeted Novak Djokovic with a decidedly mixed reaction ahead of his fourth round match against Diego Schwartzman.

- French Open - French Open - French Open - French Open - French Open “We cannot talk during the match, so we have an agreement that he always comes back to one or two things.

Novak Djokovic showed glimpses of his brilliant best to demolish Diego Schwartzman and book his place in the French Open quarter-finals where he could face ...

Available to download now on - iPhone & iPad and Android "I have a lot of respect for him. Novak Djokovic showed glimpses of his brilliant best to demolish Diego Schwartzman and book his place in the French Open quarter-finals where he could face 13-time champion Rafael Nadal.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC could face long-time rival Rafael Nadal in the French Open quarter-final.

The world No 1 also touched on the fact that he and his long-time rival will be requesting different sessions if they face off in Tuesday’s quarter-final, with the fifth seed preferring the day session conditions while Djokovic played better than Nadal at night. Djokovic and Nadal could face off for the 59th time in their careers in the French Open quarter final. And the Serb was feeling confident ahead of what could be his first meeting with Nadal in a year, after he downed the 13-time champion in four sets in the 2021 semi-final.

Nadal was playing Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in the fourth round later on Sunday.

Djokovic, who has now reached the last eight here for the 13th year in a row, saved two break points at 1-1 before Schwartzman dropped serve to give his opponent the early lead in the opening set. The world number one’s pace was too much for Argentine Schwartzman, who barely threatened despite enjoying a 3-0 lead in the second set. “I have a lot of respect for him.

Eurosport expert Alex Corretja has given his reaction after world No. 1 Novak Djokovic was both booed and cheered as he entered the court at the French ...

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Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will meet in the Roland Garros quarterfinals on Tuesday. Here's a breakdown of their rivalry by the numbers.

21: After capturing the Australian Open in January, Nadal is the all-time men’s leader with 21 Grand Slam singles titles. He is seeking to extend his record with a 22nd major title, while Djokovic is looking to tie him at 21. Nadal broke in the eighth game of the fifth set and then served it out with a forehand winner into the open court after a short rally. I am glad because I didn’t spend too much time on the court, because it will be physical. The only thing I can guarantee is I’m going to fight until the end, so many thanks.” And the only thing that I can tell you is I’m going to be focused since [Monday], going to try my best as always.

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will play in the French Open quarterfinals after each won his fourth round match at Roland Garros.

I’m glad that I didn’t spend too much time on the court myself up to quarterfinals, knowing that playing him in Roland Garros is always a physical battle, along with everything else,” said Djokovic, who beat 15th-seeded Diego Schwartzman 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 earlier Sunday and has won all 12 sets he’s played in the tournament. Looking at the larger picture, Nadal’s record 13 championships at Roland Garros are part of his haul of 21 Grand Slam trophies, a record for men. Djokovic leads 30-28, although Nadal has a 7-2 advantage at the French Open.

Rafael Nadal got through a serious test in the French Open's by edging Felix Auger-Aliassime to set up a record 59th matchup against rival Novak Djokovic.

No other two men have played each other as many times in the professional era of tennis. Two of those three career defeats in Paris came against Djokovic, owner of 20 major titles and two at the French Open. Last year, Djokovic beat Nadal in the semifinals en route to the trophy. Sunday’s thriller in Court Philippe Chatrier was only the third five-setter Nadal ever has played at Roland Garros, where he has won 13 of his record 21 Grand Slam titles.

RAFAEL NADAL touched on his upcoming rematch with Novak Djokovic in the French Open quarter-final.

It’s difficult, he has a huge serve, he puts a lot of pressure on you and I was not able to push him back. The 21-time Grand Slam champion was also full of praise for his most recent opponent after Auger-Aliassime pushed him to a rare five-setter in Paris, in what Nadal called "a very important victory for me without a doubt." Rafael Nadal reminded Novak Djokovic that they were playing at his most successful tournament after setting up a rematch with his long-time rival in the French Open quarter-final.

Rafael Nadal won in five sets while his quarter-final opponent Novak Djokovic will be the fresher having beaten Diego Schwartzman in straight sets.

He peppered Nadal with well-timed drop shots, he continued to look for forehands to dominate with and he was supreme at the net. From the player who would run out of ideas in his early exchanges against the big players, here he continually searched for solutions and often found them. Just as it seemed that Nadal was in control, however, he inexplicably started the fourth set with a flurry of unforced errors. Nadal then rode all of his momentum to a two sets to one lead. He watched on as, after the elation of Real Madrid’s Champions League win that Nadal attended, on an extremely cold afternoon Nadal started the match out of sorts. Rafael Nadal has played 112 tennis matches at Roland Garros over the course of his career and he has somehow lost just three times on these courts.

Novak Djokovic takes a selfie with fans after defeating Diego Schwartzman in straight sets on Sunday in Paris. © AFP/Getty Images. ATP Staff May 29, 2022.

“I like the way I have been feeling, the way I have been hitting the ball. For now, Djokovic will only be focussed on the match in front of him. “In the years to come, I was still continuing to play consistently well here. That was always the highest goal beginning of every season, particularly, you know, being in the era with Federer, Nadal, the guys that are greats of the game. “Of course it was very special, very emotional to clinch that title in '16. It was a huge relief more than anything, really.” “It took me years and years to win the title here.