Novak Djokovic

Matt Fitzgerald: When Novak's been in the draw, he's proven to be the best player in the ATP locker room since 2022 Wimbledon. That holds stock. That said, ...

Stephen Tignor: The normal amount. David Kane: The ATP has become a tale of two tours: what it looks like when Novak Djokovic can and cannot play. The champions who emerge from Indian Wells and Miami will go down in history for their accomplishments, end of story.

World No.1 Novak Djokovic, full of confidence after his Australian Open success, looks likely to miss another tournament in the US amid his refusal to be ...

It’s more bad news for Nadal as his 18-year run in the top 10 is set to come to an end. "With all the injuries I've had in the last 18 months, never having been outside Top 10 is almost a miracle.” “We want the best tennis player in the world to be here. But with the chances of that reportedly fading away, the world No.1 now appears ready to pull out of the first Masters 1000 event of the season before the draw is made. This is a lesson the tennis legend learned from last year, as he did not withdraw from the California-based tournament until after the draw. The athlete has not featured in the Californian desert since 2019 when he lost in straight sets to Philipp Kohlschreiber.

Daniil Medvedev defeats Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Friday, ending the Serbian's perfect start to the ...

He then threw everything at Medvedev on return in the second set, striking with aggression and depth. 7 Medvedev limiting errors and winning the longer exchanges to improve to 5-9 in their ATP Head2Head series. But, the top seed entered the clash at the ATP 500 in Dubai off the back of four consecutive wins against Medvedev. He will aim to clinch his 18th tour-level crown and 17th on hard courts when he faces In the second set I didn’t face one break point, but there were so many 30/30 games. Medvedev committed just 12 unforced errors compared to 38 from Djokovic and he was rapid around the court, chasing down a number of drop shots to advance after one hour and 35 minutes.

Djokovic went into the clash on a 20-match winning streak taking in the ATP Finals at the end of last season then titles in Adelaide and at the Australian ...

I hope there is going to be peace in other countries where there is happening the wars now. I hope there is going to be peace in our countries. "The only thing I hope that soon there is going to be peace in every country.

Djokovic and Medvedev were facing off for the 14th time in a mouthwatering semi-final at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Both men were coming into the ...

And the world No 7 closed out a straightforward 6-4 6-4 victory to reach his third final in three weeks. But the Russian received his first serve again as the chair official started that the rule was for calls to come after a serve, and he held to lead 4-2. Looking for his third title in as many weeks, it was Medvedev who was first to pounce and broke the top seed for a 3-2 lead.

Novak Djokovic questioned why a foot fault call wasn't given to Daniil Medvedev in the heat of battle.

"A foot fault is if the foot crosses the line during the service motion, not when they hit the ball. Medvedev was leading Djokovic 3-2 in the second set and hurtling towards the final when he was called for a foot fault during his service motion. [Novak Djokovic](/latest/novak-djokovic) was left questioning the umpire after a foot fault call wasn't given to [Daniil Medvedev](/latest/daniil-medvedev) as it came too early.

Medvedev came through 6-4, 6-4 and will face Russian compatriot Andrey Rublev, the defending champion, in Saturday's final.

“I was preparing mentally for it but I somehow saved a set point.” “I had a couple of matchpoints but he played well. At 9-9 I made a good return and said ‘OK, let’s try to make it here’.

Daniil Medvedev ended Novak Djokovic's 20-match winning streak by beating the world's top-ranked player 6-4, 6-4 to reach the final at the Dubai ...

He made a similar appeal shortly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine just over a year ago. Djokovic was competing in his first event since winning the Australian Open for his record-equaling 22nd Grand Slam singles title. He wrote, "Peace, Peace, Peace, All we need," on a TV camera lens. Rublev needed six match points to finally put away Zverev for his first tour-level win over the German player. He always beat me, so why I need to be tight," Rublev said. [Jiri Vesely](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=1796) for the title.

Daniil Medvedev ended Novak Djokovic's 20-match winning streak by beating the world's top-ranked player 6-4, 6-4 to reach the final at the Dubai ...

"The only thing I hope that soon there is going to be peace in every country. Rublev paid tribute to the late Soviet rock star Viktor Tsoi, writing "Tsoi is alive" on the courtside TV camera lens. He always beat me, so why I need to be tight," Rublev said. Rublev needed six match points to finally put away Zverev for his first tour-level win over the German player. Djokovic was competing in his first event since winning the Australian Open for his record-equaling 22nd Grand Slam singles title. "When you play against Novak, you just have to play your best, kind of hope that he doesn't play his best," Medvedev said.

Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev stormed into the semifinals of the ATP500 Dubai Tennis Championship on Thursday.

“I haven’t played tennis at all for such a long period for the first time in my life. “It’s been a very difficult time for me over, I would say, the last nine months,” said Zverev in his on-court interview, as per atptour.com. Top seed Djokovic thrashed fifth seed Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 7-5 in the third quarterfinal after Zverev’s win over Lorenzo Sonego.

Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev are two of the hardest players to hit through on the ATP Tour. Each presents their own unique ability to scramble and ...

The victory pushed his own unbeaten run up to 13 matches and on Saturday, Medvedev will bid for a third title in three weeks when he battles defending champion and friend Andrey Rublev. Astounding." Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev are two of the hardest players to hit through on the ATP Tour.

Novak Djokovic had some kind words for his rival Rafael Nadal amid the Spaniard's injury layoff.

[request for a “special permit”](/sport/tennis/1733290/Novak-Djokovic-Indian-Wells-attempt-special-permit-Covid-ban-tennis-news) to enter the country and compete while unvaccinated travellers remain banned until May 11. The two rivals are now unlikely to play until the clay season, and Djokovic has already been asked about a potential meeting with the man dubbed the ‘King of Clay’. And Djokovic has paid tribute to his rival for his epic streak in the top 10 before it finally comes to an end, telling reporters in Dubai: “It's incredible consistency. The world No 1 also addressed a potential meeting on the clay, with the Spaniard now [ruled out of Indian Wells and Miami ](/sport/tennis/1740626/rafael-nadal-indian-wells-injury-bnp-paribas-open-tennis-news)as Djokovic’s fate also looks uncertain. “It speaks about the quality of the tennis, just his consistency throughout the year, playing well on all surfaces,” he continued. The 36-year-old has never left the top 10 since his debut in April 2005 and will hold the record for the most consecutive weeks there - totalling at 912 by the time he exits.

Novak Djokovic's petition to play tennis in the United States despite being unvaccinated against COVID-19 officially has the support of the country's ...

Novak Djokovic's 20-match win streak and perfect start to 2023 had come to an end, with Daniil Medvedev winning their Dubai Championship semi-final in ...

On Friday, the 27-year-old Medvedev fired eight aces in his 27 winners. In the second set I didn’t face one break point, but there were so many 30/30 games. “Kind of hope he doesn’t play his best on the day because when he plays his best, well he has 22 Grand Slams, so even if you play your best, it is going to be tough, not sure you win.” The former world number one added: “I managed to play a higher level than him today.

Will Novak Djokovic play Indian Wells? When will a decision be made? Will Djokovic miss other tournaments as he is unvaccinated? Will he lose world No.

He can also gain 240 for finishing as runner-up, but Djokovic will start next week 380 points ahead, so Alcaraz needs to win the title to get to No. It has also been [reported that Indian Wells and Miami Open organisers have made “strong pleas”](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/novak-djokovic-set-to-miss-indian-wells-open-as-hope-fades-on-vaccine-exemption-ksxh8c9v5?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1677795914)to the US government to allow Djokovic in. Alcaraz made the semis in Indian Wells last year so can gain a maximum of 640 additional ranking points this time around if he wins the title. If Alcaraz doesn't get to No. The final takes place on Saturday. World No. How can we figure this out that’s going to be realistic? “So of course, you’re like, OK, let’s try to make this happen. He’s writing me, he wants to be here,” Haas [lost in the semi-finals of the Dubai Tennis Championships to Daniil Medvedev on Friday](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/atp-dubai/2023/daniil-medvedev-ends-novak-djokovic-s-unbeaten-run-in-2023-with-victory-at-dubai-tennis-championship_sto9441491/story.shtml). And could he miss other Masters and Grand Slams this year? And if he misses out when will he play next?

Daniil Medvedev ended Novak Djokovic's quest for a sixth Dubai Championships crown on Friday, coming through 6-4, 6-4 against the top seed to set up an ...

The Serbian was broken twice in the opening set, breaking Medvedev once, and the world number one was then broken again in the opening game of the second set. It was the first defeat of 2023 for Djokovic, who came into the match on a 20-match winning streak. The third-seeded Russian beat Djokovic for the fifth time in nine encounters and the first since their 2021 US Open final when Medvedev also triumphed 6-4, 6-4.

Novak Djokovic's bid to gain entry to the United States for ATP events at Indian wells and Miami received support from the US Tennis Association and US Open ...

Djokovic's vaccination status saw him deported from Australia shortly before the 2022 Australian Open. "Novak Djokovic is one the greatest champions our sport has ever seen," the post said. The Serbian star is currently barred from entering the United States because he is unvaccinated against Covid-19, but has petitioned US authorities for special permission to enter.

In a contest where the players put their early season win streaks on the line, it was Rotterdam and Doha champion Medvedev who drew first blood by breaking an ...

“I was thinking it was going to be a third set,” Rublev, who will be gunning for his 13th ATP title on Saturday, said. he has 22 Grand Slams so it’s going to be tough and it’s not certain you’ll win,” Medvedev said. Open champion Medvedev peeled away further with an ace for a crucial hold and sealed a 13th straight win in his next service game. It was the opening Medvedev could have only dreamed of in his bid to claim a fifth win over Djokovic in 14 matches and the Russian pounced for a 4-2 lead after some high-octane tennis. Playing in his first tournament since winning the Adelaide and Australian Open titles, Djokovic has hardly put a foot wrong barring a small scare in his opener against Tomas Machac. Follow Dubai Tennis Championships 2023 Updates with

Djokovic entered the match on the back of a 15-0 record this season, which included the Australian Open title.

It was the first set Rublev had ever taken off Zverev at tour level. The No.7 seed saved five more match points in the breaker but Rublev converted his sixth to reach a second consecutive Dubai final. The Russian second seed punched his ticket to the championship match with his first-ever victory in six tour-level meetings with Alexander Zverev. The former world No 1 capitalised on his first opportunity to book his place in the final. “If there’s no America, I guess I’ll play clay. In front of a full house in Dubai, Medvedev opened up a double-break lead and despite Djokovic slowing him down by getting one of the breaks back, the world No 7 successfully served out the 39-minute set on his second attempt.

Medvedev was locked in from ball one, triumphing 6-4, 6-4 to extend his winning streak to 13 matches.

But I managed to stay composed and I am happy to be in the final tomorrow," he added. In the opening set, he attempted to pressure Medvedev's deep court return position by serving and volleying, but he found it difficult to pull it off. Kind of hope he doesn't play his best on the day because when he plays his best, well he has 22 Grand Slams, so even if you play your best, it is going to be tough, not sure you win," ATP.com quoted Medvedev as saying.

The third-seeded Medvedev will face defending champion Andrey Rublev tomorrow in an all-Russian final of the hard-court tournament.

Djokovic, one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against COVID, said last week he was hoping for a positive outcome shortly after applying to ...

“The USTA and U.S. Novak Djokovic is one the greatest champions our sport has ever seen. Open are hoping Novak Djokovic is successful in his bid to enter the country after the Serbian, who is not vaccinated against COVID-19, applied for special permission last month.

Novak Djokovic Injury: Novak Djokovic suffered his first loss of the season in Friday's semi-final defeat to Daniil Medvedev at the Dubai Tennis ...

[Dubai Open Highlights: Daniil Medvedev ends Novak Djokovic run to book Dubai final with Rublev](https://www.insidesport.in/dubai-open-highlights-daniil-medvedev-ends-novak-djokovic-run-to-book-dubai-final-with-rublev/) World number one Djokovic suffered a three-centimetre hamstring tear en route to winning the Adelaide Open before claiming his 22nd Grand Slam title at the Australian Open to go level with Rafa Nadal. Follow Dubai Tennis Championships 2023 Updates with

Florida's senators asked President Joe Biden to approve a waiver Friday to allow Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic—who cannot enter the country because he ...

In the next week, Blake told the [Herald](https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/article272635141.html), Djokovic should know if he can play that tournament, setting a precedent for what happens in Miami next month. [Injured Nadal Withdraws from Miami Open, But There Is A Slim Chance Djokovic Will Play](https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/article272635141.html) (Miami Herald) [Novak Djokovic Overtakes Steffi Graf With 378th Week At World No. [deported](https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamzagoria/2022/01/16/novak-djokovic-loses-visa-appeal-wont-defend-australian-open-title/?sh=2a35d2f97e0c) ahead of the Australian Open. After his deportation, Djokovic told the [BBC](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-60354068) he wanted tournaments to change their requirements, but also said he was willing to forego potential future tournament wins, saying it was “the price I’m willing to pay.” On Monday, Djokovic [surpassed](https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamzagoria/2023/02/27/novak-djokovic-overtakes-steffi-graf-with-378th-week-at-world-no-1/?sh=578d777a2c9a) Steffi Graf’s record for most weeks by a men’s or women’s tennis player as World No. Djokovic made headlines early in the pandemic after he said he was not vaccinated. 1](https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamzagoria/2023/02/27/novak-djokovic-overtakes-steffi-graf-with-378th-week-at-world-no-1/?sh=578d777a2c9a) (Forbes) citizens be vaccinated in order to enter the country—is set to expire soon after, on May 11. [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/03/sports/tennis/djokovic-alcaraz-indian-wells.html). [told](https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/article272635141.html) the Miami Herald Wednesday that he petitioned for a waiver to the current vaccine mandate for Djokovic, citing both the lack of “imminent danger” and the potential economic benefits of having the world’s top-ranked player attend the tournament. [remarks](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/president-joe-biden-60-minutes-interview-transcript-2022-09-18/) last year during a 60 Minutes interview that “the pandemic is over.” [urged](https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/services/files/00F86344-B1B9-4857-8BC4-76E2C45B378A) Biden to allow Djokovic to play in a tournament next month, arguing the government’s Covid emergency declarations—which require non-U.S. [asked](https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/services/files/00F86344-B1B9-4857-8BC4-76E2C45B378A) President Joe Biden to approve a waiver Friday to allow Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic—who cannot enter the country because he is unvaccinated against Covid-19 —to make an exception to national rules and allow Djokovic play in the Miami Open later this month.

Novak Djokovic said that he is happy with the way he is making progress in his injury recovery despite crashing out of the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Djokovic is one of the most high-profile atheletes unvaccinated against Covid-19 and had applied for special permission to enter the United States. The Serbian said he didn't play well in the decisive moments. Djokovic had suffered a hamstring injury just before the Australian Open.

Djokovic said last week he was hoping for a positive outcome shortly after applying to enter the U.S. to compete in ATP Masters 1000 events in Indian Wells ...

Djokovic, one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against COVID, said last week he was hoping for a positive outcome shortly after applying to enter the U.S. The U.S. "The USTA and U.S. Open are hoping Novak Djokovic is successful in his bid to enter the country after the Serbian, who is not vaccinated against COVID-19, applied for special permission last month. Djokovic said last week he was hoping for a positive outcome shortly after applying to enter the U.S. to compete in ATP Masters 1000 events in Indian Wells and Miami this month.