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Category: Djokovic, Novak
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Novak Djokovic Captures the French Open and a 23rd Grand Slam Title
Djokovic beat Casper Ruud to win the men’s singles championship, passing Rafael Nadal for the most Grand Slam tournament titles in the Open era.
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Novak Djokovic Downs Carlos Alcaraz to Reach French Open Final
Alcaraz suffered leg cramps in the third set, which hindered his movement and gave Djokovic an opening to dominate.
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Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic to Meet in French Open Semifinals
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, who have played each other only once, will finally do so again on Friday in the French Open semifinals. Can the ultimate young talent beat the ultimate tennis mind?
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When Will Alcaraz and Djokovic Play Each Other at the French Open?
If everything goes right in the quarterfinals Tuesday for Alcaraz and Djokovic, the two most dominant players on the men’s tour, the duel everyone has been waiting for will happen.
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At the French Open, Djokovic Storms the Court and Into Controversy, Again
In recent days, the Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has inserted himself into the mounting international crisis in Kosovo.
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The Agony of Playing Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at the French Open
Little-known players learned humbling lessons when they drew Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the first round of the French Open.
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Injured Rafael Nadal Withdraws From The French Open
Nadal, the Spanish star, has battled a core muscle injury since January and won’t defend his title at the Grand Slam tournament he has won 14 times.
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After Indian Wells and Miami, Intrigue Awaits at the Top of Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Elena Rybakina had a rousing month in the United States. With Europe, red clay and the return of the biggest stars on the horizon, this could get very interesting.
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Carlos Alcaraz Takes World No. 1 Ranking Into The Miami Open
The New York Times – Sports:Alcaraz, who won the men’s singles title at Indian Wells, reclaims the world No. 1 ranking from Novak Djokovic. But can he keep it?
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How Tennis and Team Djokovic Are Pushing to Get Him Into the U.S.
The New York Times – Sports:Djokovic, the world No. 1, who is unvaccinated against Covid-19, has lobbied the Biden administration for an exemption so he can play at Indian Wells and the Miami Open. So far, he has come up short.
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With Indian Wells Days Away, Novak Djokovic Hopes for a Miracle
The New York Times – Sports:The world No. 1, Djokovic remains unvaccinated against Covid-19 and still cannot enter the United States without an exemption. He has asked for one and is awaiting an answer.