Tag: Novak Djokovic

See the moment Novak Djokovic won the French Open to set the men’s Grand Slam record at 23

Simply put, Djokovic is one of the greatest tennis players we’ve ever seen.

Novak Djokovic entered a class of his own in the history of men’s tennis on Sunday.

By defeating Casper Ruud in Paris – by a score of 7-6(1), 6-3, 7-5 – Djokovic secured a men’s-record 23rd Grand Slam singles championship. That’s one more than Rafael Nadal, three more than Roger Federer, and more than any other man to swing a tennis racket.

The mark also ties him with Serena Williams for the most Grand Slam singles championships by any tennis player.

After winning at Roland-Garros, the Serbian also becomes the first male tennis player to win each Grand Slam tournament title at least three times. He’s now won the French Open three times, the U.S. Open three times, Wimbeldon seven times and the Australian Open 10 times.

At 36 years old, Djokovic is also the oldest singles champion at Roland-Garros.

Simply put, while his career has not been without controversy, Djokovic is one of the greatest tennis players we’ve ever seen, and the moment he won on Sunday was a special one.

Even Nadal — known for his heartfelt messages to fellow competitors — was impressed.

See for yourself:

Djokovic is now halfway toward a single-year sweep of the four majors. No men’s player has pulled off a calendar Grand Slam since Rod Laver in 1969. Djokovic came close in 2021, but was upset in the title match of the U.S. Open.

It’s been a good weekend for athletes from Serbia too. Nikola Jokic has the Denver Nuggets just one win away from winning their first NBA Finals after posting 23 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and three blocks in Game 4 against the Miami Heat on Friday.

Novak Djokovic could only applaud Carlos Alcaraz’s outrageous point against him in French Open semifinal

Seriously, HOW?!

Sometimes, when your opponent makes a jaw-dropping play during competition, all you can do is watch and applaud.

And that’s exactly what Novak Djokovic did Friday during his 2023 French Open semifinals match against Carlos Alcaraz, the 20-year-old player from Spain who’s currently ranked No. 1 in the world.

Early in the match after No. 3 Djokovic — who’s currently in a two-way tie with Rafael Nadal for most men’s Grand Slam wins at 22 — won the first set, the second set was tied, But Alcaraz was up in the third game, and then he pulled off some magic.

As the pair were going back and forth, Alcaraz was forced up to the net, leaving 36-year-old Djokovic with a wide-open court for a seemingly easy point. But Alcaraz showed off some incredible speed, running from the net to the baseline before returning for a jaw-dropping point.

Seriously, how did he do this?! How did he get back fast enough? The agility and body control! How did he manage to even hit the ball — and at that angle?!

Just look at where the ball is on the return, where Alcaraz is and the direction they’re both heading. Winning this point is outrageous.

Screenshot: @rolandgarros

But afterward, Alcaraz’s smile and Djokovic’s raised hands and applause say it all.

UPDATE: Though Alcaraz won the second set, he began to cramp up and struggle significantly. Djokovic ultimately won (6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1) and advanced to Sunday’s final.

2023 Australian Open, men’s final, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch Djokovic vs. Tsitsipas

The stage is set for a historic men’s final at the 2023 Australian Open as Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic face off on Sunday.

The stage is set for a historic men’s final at the 2023 Australian Open as Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic prepare to face off at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday. For Tsitsipas, this is an opportunity to make history by winning his first grand slam title, while Djokovic looks to further cement his legacy by tying Rafael Nadal for the most career grand slam titles with 22.

Will Tsitsipas be able to pull off the upset and win his first grand slam title, or will Djokovic continue his dominance and tie Rafael Nadal’s record?

Tune in and find out, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the match.

Australian Open, Men’s Final

Novak Djokovic vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas

  • When: Sunday, January 29
  • Live Coverage: 3:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
  • Live Stream: ESPN+ (watch now)

2023 Australian Odds and Betting Lines

Australian Open odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook Sportsbook. 

Novak Djokovic (-500) vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas (+375)

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Novak Djokovic is a huge favorite ahead of his Australian Open final vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday

Looking at the lines for Djokovic-Tsitsipas.

The stage is set. Stefanos Tsitsipas will face Novak Djokovic on Sunday in Melbourne in the men’s singles final at this year’s Australian Open.

Tsitsipas, the tournament’s No. 3 seed, will enter the championship match as the clear underdog despite holding a higher seed than the fourth-seeded Djokovic. BetMGM might be taking into account the fact that Djokovic is a nine-time Australian Open champion, which would explain his (-500) odds at the sportsbook.

Djokovic also entered this tournament as BetMGM’s odds-on favorite. If he can finish the job against Tsitsipas when they meet on Sunday, he’ll earn his 22nd Grand Slam title and tie Rafael Nadal for the most ever.

But the job won’t be easy even for one of the all-time greats. Stefanos, the 24-year-old up-and-comer, has dropped just three sets all tournament long and will be looking to land his first Grand Slam win.

How will this championship match play out?

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2023 Australian Open live, men’s semifinal channel, time, Djokovic vs. Paul prediction

American Tommy Paul will look to keep his Australian Open hopes alive when he faces nine-time champion Novak Djokovic in the semifinal.

American Tommy Paul’s Cinderella run through the 2023 Australian Open reaches its climax as he faces his toughest challenge yet; in the form of nine-time champion Novak Djokovic in the semifinal match on Friday at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

The match is set to begin at 3:30 a.m. ET, and it promises to be an exciting encounter as Paul looks to continue his dream run and cause a major upset by knocking off the heavily favored Djokovic. The American will have to be at his very best to have a chance of winning, but with his determination and never-say-die attitude, he could just pull off the impossible.

Tune in and find out, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the semifinal action.

Novak Djokovic vs. Tommy Paul

  • When: Friday, January 27
  • Live Coverage: 3:30 a.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
  • Live Stream: ESPN+ (watch now)

2023 Australian Odds and Betting Lines

Australian Open odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook Sportsbook. 

Novak Djokovic (-2000) vs. Tommy Paul (+950)

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2023 Australian Open, men’s semifinals, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch Khachanov vs. Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas will be facing Karen Khachanov in the semifinals of the 2023 Australian Open on Thursday night

Stefanos Tsitsipas, the Greek tennis sensation, has once again found himself in the semi-finals of the Australian Open. This marks his fourth time reaching this stage of the tournament, and he will be facing Olympic silver medalist Karen Khachanov on Friday.

This match is not one to be missed, as two of the best players in the world will be facing off in the semi-finals of one of the biggest tournaments of the year. The winner will advance to the Final and face either Novak Djokovic or the American, Tommy Paul.

Australian Open, Men’s Semifinals

Karen Khachanov vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas

  • When: Thursday, January 26
  • Live Coverage: 10:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
  • Live Stream: ESPN+ (watch now)

2023 Australian Odds and Betting Lines

Australian Open odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook Sportsbook. 

Karen Khachanov (+220) vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas (275)

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2023 Australian Open, live stream, TV channel, time, featured matches, how to watch First Round

The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament of 2023, is set to take place at Melbourne Park on Sunday.

The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament of 2023, is set to take place at Melbourne Park on Sunday. In the men’s draw, Rafael Nadal will be looking to defend his title and fend off a challenge from the likes of Novak Djokovic.

In the women’s draw, the player to beat is likely to be Iga Swiatek. The young Polish player won the French Open in 2020 and has been in fine form since then. She will be looking to continue her rise up the rankings and claim her first Australian Open title.

The United States also has a number of hopes for the tournament, with Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Coco Gauff, and Jessica Pegula leading the way.

Australian Open, First Round

  • When: Jan 15th – Jan 29th
  • Live Coverage: 11:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
  • Live Stream: ESPN+ (watch now)

2023 Australian Odds and Betting Lines

Australian Open odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook Sportsbook. 

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2022 Laver Cup, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch Djokovic/Tiafoe

The 2022 Laver Cup will continue on Saturday with men’s singles & doubles featuring Novak Djokovic and Frances Tiafoe in the night session.

The 2022 Laver Cup will continue on Saturday night with the Night Sessions, they will feature Novak Djokovic facing Frances Tiafoe in the men’s singles match as we get to see Djokovic for the first time in a while.

In the second session, we will see Djokovic/Berrettini vs. De Minaur/Sock in the men’s doubles to finish out Day 2.

This will be another great day of the tournament, here is everything you need to know to catch all the action.

2022 Laver Cup

Federer/Nadal vs. Sock/Tiafoe

  • When: Friday, September 23
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. ET (approx.)
  • TV Channel: Tennis Channel
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Rosters for Team Europe and Team World:

Team Europe: Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Casper Ruud, Matteo Berrettini (alternate)

Team World: Taylor Fritz, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Diego Schwartzman, Frances Tiafoe, Alex de Minaur, Jack Sock, Tommy Paul (alternate)

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Como no está vacunado, Novak Djokovic queda fuera del US Open 2022

La apuesta de Novak Djokovic de empatar el récord de mayor número de títulos de Grand Slam en el tenis está en pausa, pues quedará fuera del US Open por rehusarse a aplicarse la vacuna del coronavirus. Esa negativa no le permitirá entrar a Estados …

La apuesta de Novak Djokovic de empatar el récord de mayor número de títulos de Grand Slam en el tenis está en pausa, pues quedará fuera del US Open por rehusarse a aplicarse la vacuna del coronavirus.

Esa negativa no le permitirá entrar a Estados Unidos para competir en el torneo, pues el país prohíbe la entrada a extranjeros que no estén vacunados contra la COVID-19.

“Tristemente, no podré viajar a NY en esta ocasión para el US Open”, Djokovic dijo en redes sociales.

“Novak es un gran campeón y que no pueda competir en el US Open de 2022 es muy desafortunado, pues no podrá entrar al país debido a la política gubernamental sobre el estado de vacunación para los que no son ciudadanos estadounidenses”, dijo Stacey Allaster, director del Torneo US Open. “Esperamos recibir a Novak en el US Open de 2023”.

Traducción: Tristemente no podré viajar a NY en esta ocasión para el US Open. Gracias a la #NoleFam por sus mensajes de cariño y apoyo. ¡Buena suerte a mis compañeros de juego! Me mantendré en buena forma y con un espíritu positivo y esperaré la oportunidad de competir nuevamente. ¡Nos vemos pronto, mundo del tenis!

 

A principios de año, Djokovic recibió una excepción médica para jugar en el Abierto de Australia, pero fue deportado tras perder la batalla en el juzgado después de que le cancelaran su visa.

En julio ganó Wimbledon por cuarto año consecutivo, pero no recibió puntos en el ranking debido al veto para los jugadores de Rusia y de Bielorusia.

Debido a que su estado de vacunación es ‘no vacunado’, para Djokovic ha sido difícil encontrar lugares en dónde competir.

A principios de este mes y debido a las leyes de vacunación, se retiró del Western & Southern Open de Cincinnati y no jugó en el National Bank Open de Canada.

Djokovic tiene 21 títulos de Grand Slam y únicamente Rafael Nadal, quien le lleva la delantera por un título, se interpone en su carrera para tener el mayor número de títulos de toda la historia.

 

Artículo traducido por Ana Lucía Toledo

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