Tennis
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Novak Djokovic drops retirement hint after French Open 2025 loss to Jannik Sinner
Tennis | Jun 07, 2025, 07:16 AM ISTNovak Djokovic suffered a loss to Jannik Sinner in the semifinal of the French Open 2025. The Serb went down in straight sets as his bid for the 25th Grand Slam hit another jolt. Speaking after the loss, Djokovic dropped a major hint on his retirement.
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Carlos Alcaraz advances to Roland Garros final after Musetti retires with injury
Tennis | Jun 06, 2025, 09:30 PM ISTCarlos Alcaraz defeated Lorenzo Musetti 4-6 7-6 (7-3) 6-0 2-0 to advance to the Roland Garros semi-final. Notably, Musetti complained of an injury, which forced him to quit in the fourth round. Alcaraz will play the winner of Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner in the final.
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Sabalenka swats aside Swiatek to make maiden Roland Garros final
Tennis | Jun 05, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTAryna Sabalenka beat Iga Swiatek to progress to her maiden Roland Garros final. The three-time Grand Slam winner beat 7-6 (7-1) 4-6 6-0 and will face Coco Gauff in the final. Sabalenka dominated Swiatek from the start, who later dominated before the Belarusian scripted a comeback.
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French Open: Two-time finalist Casper Ruud crashes out early; Alcaraz, Swiatek advance
Tennis | May 28, 2025, 11:06 PM ISTInjured Casper Ruud suffered a 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-0 defeat to Nino Borges to exit the ongoing French Open. Elsewhere, defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek both won their respective matches.
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Novak Djokovic 100 ATP titles: Breaking down Serb master's century of crowns
Tennis | May 25, 2025, 04:52 PM ISTNovak Djokovic defeated Hubert Hurkacz in the Geneva Open final to win his 100th ATP title. Djokovic has become just the third men's player to have clinched a century of crowns. Here is a break down of the titles won by Djokovic.
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Novak Djokovic qualifies for Miami Open final, exchanges jerseys with Lionel Messi after semi-final
Tennis | Mar 29, 2025, 10:26 AM ISTNovak Djokovic defeated Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium to qualify for the Miami Open final. The Serbian also met star footballer Lionel Messi and exchanged gifts with the World Cup-winnig captain.
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Laureus Academy withdraws Janik Sinner's Sportsman of the Year nomination amidst doping controversy
Tennis | Feb 27, 2025, 11:11 PM ISTThe Laureus Academy made the huge decision to revoke Italy's Janik Sinner's sportsman of the year award nomination over his doping ban.
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WADA sheds light on different doping bans for Jannik Sinner and Spanish figure skater
Tennis | Feb 17, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTJannik Sinner was handed a three-month ban in a dope settlement after testing positive for the anabolic steroid clostebol. Sinner and the World Anti-Doping Agency reached an agreement. Meanwhile, WADA had banned a Spanish figure skater for six years for the same steroid violation.
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Jannik Sinner banned for three months in doping settlement, will he be able to play French Open?
Tennis | Feb 17, 2025, 11:33 PM ISTJannik Sinner defended his Australian Open title as he clinched his third Grand Slam last month. Sinner has accepted a three-month ban for his two positive doping tests. The World Anti-Doping Agency accepted Sinner's explanation of how the steroid entered into his body.
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Jannik Sinner creates history, defends Australian Open title after beating Zverev in 2025 final
Tennis | Jan 26, 2025, 05:24 PM ISTJannik Sinner clinched his second straight Australian Open title as he defeated Alexander Zverev in straight sets in the final at the Rod Laver Arena on Sunday, January 26. Sinner now has three Grand Slams to his name as he etched his name into the history books.
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Australian Open 2025 final Highlights: Jannik Sinner wins Australian Open 2025 after beating Zverev
Tennis | Jan 26, 2025, 06:01 PM ISTAustralian Open 2025 final Highlights: Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev to defend his Australian Open title. Sinner outclassed Zverev in straight sets to win his third Grand Slam. He is the first Italian player with three majors in singles category.
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Djokovic shares his scan for 'sports injury experts' after being booed at following semis withdrawal
Tennis | Jan 26, 2025, 12:27 PM ISTNovak Djokovic had it enough with the naysayers as he chose to share his MRI scan with the world following his withdrawal from the Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev. Djokovic had lost the first set before he forfeited the game and was booed following his decision during to injury.
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Madison Keys stuns two-time winner Aryna Sabalenka in Australian Open final to lift her first major
Other Sports | Jan 25, 2025, 04:49 PM ISTAryna Sabalenka had won the Australian Open on her previous two trips at Melbourne Park and was eyeing a 'three-peat’. However, America's Madison Keys defeated her in a closely-fought finale to lift her maiden Grand Slam title.
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Jannik Sinner beats Shelton to set up finale meet with Zverev in his Australian Open title defence
Tennis | Jan 24, 2025, 05:56 PM ISTJannik Sinner will be bidding to defend his Australian Open title after making his way to the showdown clash in 2025 after beating Ben Shelton. Despite trailing in the first set, the Italian bounced back and won the match in straight sets. He will now face Alexander Zverev in the final.
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Novak Djokovic reveals exact reason for pulling out of Australia Open semi-finals
Other Sports | Jan 24, 2025, 12:31 PM ISTNovak Djokovic pulled out of the semi-finals of the Australian Open 2025. Playing against Alexander Zverev, the Serbian complained of a muscle injury and withdrew after the first set on Rod Laver Arena.
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Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner, Ben Shelton seal semi-final berths
Other Sports | Jan 22, 2025, 07:01 PM ISTJannik Sinner defeated Alex de Minaur to progress to the Australian Open semi-finals. He will be playing against Ben Shelton in the semis, who defeated Lorenzo Sonego in a thrilling quarter-final at Rod Laver Arena.
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Novak Djokovic knocks Carlos Alcaraz out to qualify for Australian Open semifinals
Other Sports | Jan 21, 2025, 08:35 PM ISTNovak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to qualify for the 2025 Australian Open semi-final.
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Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek storm into 4th round, Svitolina knocks out Paolini
Tennis | Jan 18, 2025, 06:46 PM ISTThe world no.2 Iga Swiatek thrashed the former US Champion Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-0 to storm into the fourth round of the women's singles at the Australian Open 2025 on Saturday. Jannik Sinner also registered an easy win to move closer to defending his men's singles title.
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Australian Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic storm into fourth round, Osaka out injured
Tennis | Jan 17, 2025, 05:30 PM ISTThe world no.1 Aryan Sabalenka registered an easy 7-6, 6-4 win over unseeded Clara Tauson in the third round of the women's singles while the Serbian legend Novak Djokovic overcame 26th seed Tomas Machach to enter the fourth round of the men's singles at Australian Open 2025.
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Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer to record most Grand Slam matches
Tennis | Jan 15, 2025, 07:31 PM ISTNovak Djokovic played his 430th Grand Slam match against Jaime Faria in the ongoing Australian Open. With that, the Serbian surpassed tennis legend Roger Federer with the most major appearances in Tennis history.