Djokovic missed long stretches of the tennis season because he has refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19. That has only made him more determined.
Category: Tennis
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Novak Djokovic Finds Harmony and a Lot of Wins
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Rafael Nadal’s Battle Against Time
The New York Times – Sports:Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam singles champion, has played all year like he is running out of time. There is a reason for that, and it’s not hard to miss at the ATP Finals.
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Novak Djokovic Is Cleared to Play in Australian Open
The New York Times – Sports:Australia has lifted the tennis star’s three-year ban on entering the country, imposed when he was deported in January over his failure to be vaccinated for Covid.
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Decades of Drama at the ATP Finals
The New York Times – Sports:The year-end event has plenty of great tennis. Here are five of the most memorable matches.
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Felix Auger-Aliassime Is on a Roll
The New York Times – Sports:The Canadian tennis player at one point won 16 matches in a row. Now, he is headed to the Nitto ATP Finals.
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Here’s Some Tennis Advice: Keep It Short
The New York Times – Sports:Coaches say winning quicker rallies is crucial to winning matches. It’s “the No. 1-indicator of winning and losing.”
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A Surprising WTA Finals Victory Mirrors the Year in Women’s Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:Caroline Garcia, ranked just 79th in May, won the season-ending championship and will finish at No. 4 in a year that saw Serena Williams and Ashleigh Barty retire.
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WTA Chief Talks Money, China and Why Tennis Needs More Female Coaches
The New York Times – Sports:Even without China’s “zero-Covid” policy, Steve Simon said that unresolved concerns about Peng Shuai would keep women’s tennis away from Shenzhen and a lucrative 10-year-deal to stage the Finals.
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Daria Kasatkina’s Tumultuous and Triumphant Season
The New York Times – Sports:The tennis star has spoken out against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and come out as gay with her partner, the figure skater and fellow Russian Natalia Zabiiako. And she’s winning.
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Jessica Pegula Is Peaking Just in Time for the WTA Finals
The New York Times – Sports:After winning her second career singles title a week ago, the American player with world-class timing on the court has found herself the world No. 3.
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The WTA and Women’s Tennis Struggle With Challenges
The New York Times – Sports:Money problems, shifting venues and a costly dispute with China have left the tour looking for answers — and a financial lifeline.