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Novak Djokovic unlucky, but should show self-control: Rafael Nadal on US Open default

Djokovic was a huge favorite to win his 18th Grand Slam title at US Open 2020 but his run came to a disappointing end when he accidentally hit the lineswoman in the throat with a stray ball

Sep 15, 2020, 13:04 PM IST

ATP Rankings: Novak Djokovic consolidates top spot ahead of US Open 2020

On Saturday, Djokovic rebounded strongly from the first set down to fend off Milos Raonic 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the Western and Southern Open to extend his 2020 winning run to 23-0.

Aug 31, 2020, 17:57 PM IST

Russia`s Daniil Medvedev has no concerns about US Open coronavirus precautions

The world number five is the third seed in the men`s draw, behind Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem, for the Grand Slam tournament that starts on Monday.

Aug 30, 2020, 14:29 PM IST

Unstoppable Novak Djokovic downs Milos Raonic to clinch Western and Southern Open title

The victory over Raonic also saw Djokovic clinch his 80th career title and equaling Rafael Nadal`s record of 35 Masters 1000 wins.

 

Aug 30, 2020, 09:37 AM IST

Kei Nishikori pulls out of US Open despite recovering from coronavirus

In another blow to US Open, Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori has pulled out of this week's Grand Slam tournament despite recovering from the novel coronavirus.

Aug 27, 2020, 10:05 AM IST

World No.2 Simona Halep latest to pull out of US Open

The US Open, which will be the first Grand Slam of the year for players amid coronavirus,is slated to take place from August 31 to September 13.

 

Aug 17, 2020, 20:17 PM IST

Japan's Kei Nishikori diagnosed with coronavirus ahead of US Open

The US Open, which will be the first Grand Slam of the year for players amid coronavirus,is slated to take place from August 31 to September 13.

 

Aug 17, 2020, 18:28 PM IST

Switzerland's Belinda Bencic becomes latest player to pull out of US Open

The US Open, which will be the first Grand Slam of the year for players amid coronavirus,is slated to take place from August 31 to September 13.

Aug 16, 2020, 16:53 PM IST

World No.1 Novak Djokovic confirms his participation for U.S. Open

Djokovic's decision will come as good news for the U.S. Open organisers after several high-profile players, including former winners Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka, pulled out of the tournament. 

Aug 13, 2020, 22:58 PM IST

Happy birthday Roger Federer: Swiss tennis great turns 39

Federer is the most successful player of all time in Wimbledon, having won eight titles at the grass court Grand Slam.

Aug 08, 2020, 16:08 PM IST

Rafael Nadal decides not to defend US Open title due to coronavirus situation

Women's world number one Ashleigh Barty along with fellow Australian Nick Kyrgios have also decided to back out of the Grand Slam due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Aug 05, 2020, 16:43 PM IST

Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic named in 2020 Western & Southern Open players list

Both singles finals will take place on August 28.

Jul 29, 2020, 23:10 PM IST

Retirement is inching closer, will miss tennis so much: Roger Federer

Federer holds the record of most major titles with 20 Grand Slam victories in his account and has also spent almost 310 weeks atop of the men's singles rankings of the ATP.

Jul 09, 2020, 21:19 PM IST

'Big Three' rivalry great promotion for sport, says Novak Djokovic

World number one Djokovic still feels inspired by Federer and Nadal, adding that the rivalry between the so-called `Big Three` is a great promotion for the sport.

Jun 20, 2020, 09:14 AM IST

Defending champion Bianca Andreescu joins Serena Williams in committing to US Open

Last year, Andreescu lifted her maiden Grand Slam title at Flushing Meadows after defeating Serena Williams in the summit showdown.

Jun 19, 2020, 13:13 PM IST

Evans dismisses Djokovic's US Open concerns over COVID-19 protocols

Britain`s Dan Evans believes Novak Djokovic`s concerns about players having only one member of their support staff at the U.S. Open does not apply to the majority of the field and compromises should be made when action resumes.

Jun 09, 2020, 12:28 PM IST

Impossible to play under US Open's coronavirus protocols, says Novak Djokovic

World number one Novak Djokovic has said participating in the U.S. Open would be an impossible task due to the "extreme" COVID-19 protocols in place for the tournament at Flushing Meadows.

Jun 07, 2020, 09:45 AM IST

Rafael Nadal returns to training, says happy to be back to tennis court

Spain tennis star Rafael Nadal is back to training following the COVID-19 forced hiatus. He has started training in Mallorca at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar.

May 27, 2020, 12:11 PM IST

Rafael Nadal dons new look as he returns to court for first time since March

Earlier, the Association for Tennis Professionals (ATP) and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) had further extended the suspension of all its events until at least July 31.

May 23, 2020, 14:13 PM IST

ATP tour chief not ruling out 2020 return

The tennis season was suspended in early March due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and the hiatus will continue at least until mid-July with many countries in lockdown to contain the virus.

May 10, 2020, 09:27 AM IST