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Djokovic says don't write me off for Olympic gold

Novak Djokovic says he has "high expectations" as he chases an elusive Olympic gold medal, with his confidence unshaken despite a poor year by his stellar standards.

1d ago

Murray to play only doubles in Paris Games farewell

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray said he will not compete in the singles competition at the Paris Games and will prioritise the doubles event in the final tournament of his career before retirement.

1d ago

Top-ranked Sinner out of Olympics with tonsillitis

The Italian said he was "sad and disappointed" to drop out, adding that he had started feeling unwell on Monday after a practice week in Monaco.

1d ago

Nadal and Alcaraz cautious on Olympic doubles medal prospects

Nadal, the 2008 singles gold medallist, will pair up with Alcaraz in a tennis dream team at Roland Garros, looking to also add to the doubles title he won with close friend Marc Lopez at Rio in 2016.

2d ago

Murray confirms retirement after Olympics

The 37-year-old, a two-time Olympic champion, is planning to play in the singles and doubles at his fifth Games.

3d ago

Nadal on entry list for US Open

The 38-year-old Spanish left-hander has a protected ranking of ninth to put himself into the field for the Flushing Meadows fortnight, which begins on August 26.

1w ago

Djokovic vows Wimbledon return despite clock ticking

"I don't have any limitations in my mind. I still want to keep going and play as long as I feel like I can play on this high level."

1w ago

Alcaraz doesn't know 'limit' after Wimbledon repeat

"So let's see if at the end of my career it's going to be 25, 30, 15, four (Slams). I don't know. All I want to say is I want to keep enjoying and let's see what the future brings to me."

1w ago

Alcaraz blows away Djokovic to retain Wimbledon

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz produced an utterly ruthless performance to dismantle Serbia's Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) in a rematch of last year's Wimbledon final to successfully defend his title on Sunday.

1w ago

Driven by history, Djokovic in record pursuit facing Alcaraz

Djokovic will be playing in his 10th Wimbledon final and 37th at the 75 majors in which he has played.

1w ago

Krejcikova beats Paolini to win Wimbledon

Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic defeated Italy's Jasmine Paolini to win the Wimbledon women's title on Saturday for her second Grand Slam singles triumph.

1w ago

Medvedev calls umpire 'small cat' during Wimbledon rant

Daniil Medvedev bizarrely called umpire Eva Asderaki a "small cat" during the Wimbledon rant that earned the Russian a code violation in his semi-final loss against Carlos Alcaraz on Friday.

1w ago

Paolini’s first or Krejcikova’s second?

Italy's Jasmine Paolini has set her sights on capping a "crazy" run to Saturday's Wimbledon final against Barbora Krejcikova by winning a maiden Grand Slam title. Meanwhile, Krejcikova will be hoping to win a second Grand Slam final of her career after winning the French Open in 2021.

1w ago

Alcaraz wants 'perfect' Sunday for Spain at Wimbledon and Euros

Carlos Alcaraz wants to play his part in a "perfect" sporting Sunday for Spain as he targets Wimbledon final victory against Novak Djokovic before his country face England in the Euro 2024 title match.

1w ago

Djokovic backs Alcaraz to win more Slams but 'hopefully not on Sunday'

Novak Djokovic has backed Carlos Alcaraz to rack up more Grand Slam titles, but the Serb hopes that run doesn't start when they clash in a blockbuster Wimbledon final on Sunday.

1w ago

Djokovic sees off Musetti for Wimbledon final rematch with Alcaraz

With Centre Court still filling up following Alcaraz's 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 victory over fifth seed Daniil Medvedev a short while earlier, second seed Djokovic broke after a breathtaking 26-shot rally in the sixth game of the opening set.

2w ago

Defending champion Alcaraz into Wimbledon final

World number three Alcaraz beat his fifth-ranked opponent 6-7 (1/7), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and will face either seven-time champion Novak Djokovic or Lorenzo Musetti for the title on Sunday.

2w ago

Alcaraz, Djokovic approach Wimbledon final spectacle

Victory on Friday would take Djokovic to a 10th final at the tournament and 37th at the Slams.

2w ago
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