Novak Djokovic hopes that the war in Ukraine ‘ends tomorrow’ as he recalled his experience of growing up as a child of war. The 36-year-old grew up during the Yugoslavian civil war and suffered through the NATO bombing of Belgrade and admits the effects of the conflict still have an impact on him today. Djokovic is one of the most […]

Novak Djokovic jokes about his age at the Australian Open Novak Djokovic credits his love of tennis down to a ‘lucky’ encounter with former tennis star Jelena Gencic after watching the 1993 Wimbledon final on TV. Gencic had taken up a role as a coach at the time, teaching a number of youngsters in Yugoslavia, and took Djokovic under her […]

Novak Djokovic has learned his fate at the upcoming French Open as he bids to win a record 23rd Grand Slam title. The draw is more open than ever this year with the absence of 14-time champion Rafael Nadal. But the Serb has a tough path as he has been placed in Carlos Alcaraz’s half of the draw. Meanwhile, his […]

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are yet to meet at a grand slam Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email The French Open draw takes place this afternoon ahead […]

Carlos Alcaraz has been told that his early loss at the Rome Masters was the best thing that could have happened for his French Open chances. The Spaniard and Novak Djokovic have emerged as early favourites at Roland Garros in Rafael Nadal’s absence. And Alex Corretja believes that Alcaraz is ready for the pressure of being the top seed after […]

Roger Federer announces retirement from professional tennis A former world number four is set to make a surprise return to the international tennis circuit at the age of 43. American James Blake will compete in the doubles tournament at the Rancho Santa Fe Pro Open in California, which gets underway on May 29. He will partner Hudson Rivera – a […]

Novak Djokovic has been denied the chance to fulfil his hopes of playing Rafael Nadal in this year’s French Open final. Back in February, the world No 3 said he thought both he and Nadal would sign for the chance to face off with a record 23rd Grand Slam title on the line. But the Spaniard has been forced to […]

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email Katie Boulter produced a gutsy display against Ashlyn Krueger but failed to serve out for the match as she was beaten in […]

Emma Raducanu teaches tennis lesson from 4,000 miles away – via first-of-its-kind live 5G hologram Swedish tennis star Mikael Ymer was disqualified in the round of 16 against Arthur Fils after reacting angrily to the umpire and smashing his racket on the official’s chair. Fils was awarded a walkover as he led 6-5 after Ymer repeatedly attacked the umpire’s chair […]

Emma Raducanu teaches tennis lesson from 4,000 miles away – via first-of-its-kind live 5G hologram British hopeful Francesca Jones was reduced to tears after being forced to bow out of French Open qualifying on Wednesday due to an unfortunate shoulder injury. The Brit, who suffers from a congenital condition which means she has three fingers and a thumb on each […]