Organisers say Novak Djokovic set to play in ATP Cup
Tennis | December 07, 2021 15:36 ISTOrganizers said 18 of the world’s top 20 players will take part in the 16-country tournament in Sydney from Jan. 1-9, with Djokovic leading top-seeded Serbia.
Organizers said 18 of the world’s top 20 players will take part in the 16-country tournament in Sydney from Jan. 1-9, with Djokovic leading top-seeded Serbia.
Djokovic father Srdjan feels the tournament organisers' decision to not allow unvaccinated players -- or players who don't share their Covid-19 vaccination status -- amounts to 'blackmail'.
The Australian Open commences on January 17 and Djokovic, who finished a record seventh year as world No. 1, has not revealed his Covid-19 vaccination status.
The World No. 1 Serb is now 2-0 in the Green Group. He beat Casper Ruud in his opening group match.
The World No. 1 Serb is attempting to match Roger Federer's record of six titles at the elite season-ending event for the top eight players.
Djokovic, who has already secured a record-breaking seventh year-end as No. 1, has his sights set on levelling Swiss ace Roger Federer's record six ATP Finals titles.
The No. 1-ranked Djokovic acknowledged as much after crying during the last changeover of his 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 loss to Daniil Medvedev in the U.S. Open final.
President Vladimir Putin hailed a “brilliant victory” in an official message of congratulations.
Instead of the usual fireworks, car horns blaring and dancing in the streets after previous major finals involving Djokovic, there was an eerie silence in the Serbian capital.
The moment the 25-year-old world No. 2 Russian won the battle against his Serbian rival 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, Medvedev fell to the floor on his side of the court and celebrated his maiden Grand Slam title.
Djokovic came up just short of two historic milestones, losing 4-6, 4-6. 4-6 to first-time major champion Medvedev at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Outplayed by someone using a similar style to his own, Djokovic came up just short of those two historic milestones, losing 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to first-time major champion Medvedev at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Daniil Medvedev beat him 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the U.S. Open final to win his first major title.
Medvedev has previously beaten Djokovic, three in all, in their eight meetings, one of which was on outdoor hard courts in Cincinnati in 2019
After two runner-up finishes in major finals, the 25-year-old Medvedev is more than ready to join the club of Grand Slam champions and begin building his own legacy on tennis' greatest stage.
A title at Flushing Meadows also would give Djokovic 21 career majors, breaking a tie for the men’s record he shares with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Novak Djokovic defeated Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in the semifinals at Flushing Meadows on Friday night, going 27-0 in majors this season.
The Serb World No. 1 beat No. 6 seed Matteo Berrettini 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 in a quarterfinal that began Wednesday night and concluded after midnight Thursday.
The Russian, who captured his 200th career win in the first-round victory against Richard Gasquet of France, defeated qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp in four sets.
No. 1 Djokovic improved to 25-0 in majors this year by winning 1-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 against 20-year-old Jenson Brooksby.
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