CNN — For almost two decades, we have become accustomed to Novak Djokovic winning grand slams. But seeing the world no. 1 sobbing on the floor as he celebrated his Australian Open victory with his family and team was a first. He would later say he had “emotionally collapsed.” The straight sets win over Stefanos … Read more
CNN — Novak Djokovic remains on course to win a record-equaling 22nd grand slam title after beating American Tommy Paul in straight sets in the Australian Open semifinals Friday, setting up a mouthwatering final with Stefanos Tsitsipas. The Serbian faced stiff opposition from the big-hitting Paul in his 7-5 6-1 6-2 victory to reach his … Read more
Serbian tennis champion Novak Djokovic’s brave run to the Australian Open finals with an injured leg has been tempered by fresh accusations he could have broken tournament rules. Footage has emerged of the Serb star receiving the mystery drink during his come-from-behind victory over French player Enzo Couacaud in round two of the Aussie Open. … Read more
CNN — Images of Rafael Nadal making his way off the court with an injury have unfortunately become an all too familiar sight for tennis fans. Nadal’s defense of his Australian Open title came to a premature end on Wednesday, as the 22-time grand slam champion was knocked out in the second round by American … Read more
CNN — Boris Becker says a prison “inmate tried to kill” him during the tennis great’s incarceration in a British jail during an interview that was aired Tuesday by German broadcaster Sat 1. The inmate at Huntercombe prison, who Becker calls John, had been in prison for over 16 years, for killing two people when … Read more
CNN — It was a moment in time – as brief as half a second – that captured the intensity of the relationship and rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Poised on the side of the court with her camera at the ready, photographer Ella Ling expected Federer’s farewell from tennis to be charged … Read more
Rafael Nadal can’t hold back the tears as rival Roger Federer bids an emotional farewell to tennis after their doubles defeat at the Laver Cup… with the Spaniard admitting he was left ‘shaking’ during their loss against Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe Tennis superstar Roger Federer brought his illustrious career to an end on Friday … Read more
The adulation of the crowd, seemingly endless rounds of applause and chants of “Roger, Roger, Roger,” Federer reduced to tears. “I enjoyed tying my shoes one last time. Everything was the last time.” The epic tiebreak that sealed the win for the American pair was a fitting end to not only a match that, despite … Read more
LONDON — This day, this match, had to come, of course, for Roger Federer and for tennis, just as it inevitably must for every athlete in every sport. Federer bid adieu Friday night with one last contest before he heads into retirement at age 41 after a superlative career that included 20 Grand Slam titles … Read more
CNN — Roger Federer’s career may have ended in a defeat on Friday, but the five-minute standing ovation that followed was testament to the unique, indelible mark he left on the sport of tennis. The adulation of the crowd, seemingly endless rounds of applause and chants of “Roger, Roger, Roger,” Federer reduced to tears. “I’m … Read more