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.
Category: Djokovic, Novak
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How Tennis and Team Djokovic Are Pushing to Get Him Into the U.S.
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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.
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Novak Djokovic Comes Full Circle at the Australian Open
The New York Times – Sports:Deported a year ago and unable to play in 2022’s first Grand Slam tournament, Djokovic deeply felt this major title, his 22nd, calling it “a huge relief.”
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Novak Djokovic Captures His 10th Australian Open Men’s Singles Title
The New York Times – Sports:After missing last year’s tournament when he was deported for being unvaccinated for Covid-19, the Serbian star beat Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in straight sets to win his 22nd Grand Slam title.
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Why Coaching From the Stands in Tennis Can Feel Like ‘Cheating’
The New York Times – Sports:In-match coaching has always happened on the sly, but this year is the first time the Australian Open has allowed players to be coached from the stands.
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Djokovic Is Back in the Australian Open Final
The New York Times – Sports:Djokovic will play for his 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Will his father, Srdjan, be in his usual seat in the stands to cheer him on?
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It’s Tommy Paul vs. Novak Djokovic in an Australian Open Semifinal
The New York Times – Sports:Paul, the first American man to reach an Australian Open singles semifinal since Andy Roddick in 2009, must now face Novak Djokovic.
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Elliott Management, Activist Investor, Buys a Stake in Salesforce
The New York Times – Business:Elliott Management, the $55 billion hedge fund, has taken a big stake in the struggling tech giant, putting more pressure on its co-founder, Marc Benioff.
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At the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic Wins But Andy Murray Loses
The New York Times – Sports:The aging stars were both playing hurt at the Australian Open. Only Djokovic managed to move on, beating Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets.
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Inside the Battle to Control, and Fix, Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:Tennis’ hit Netflix series and rising collection of young stars has investors bullish on the sport, which is poised for a once-in-a-generation moment of disruption.
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American Jenson Brooksby Beats Casper Ruud at Australian Open
The New York Times – Sports:Murray’s stirring five-set comeback against Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia ended a day that also saw the men’s singles favorite Novak Djokovic win while playing with a hamstring injury.
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Extreme Heat, Torrential Rain Plagues Australian Open
The New York Times – Sports:At the first Grand Slam tournament of the tennis season, the heat got so intense that play was halted for most of the afternoon. In the evening, a torrential rain fell, halting play once more.