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Djokovic row as Sinner, Swiatek eye Australian Open last eight
AFP, Published on 20/01/2025
» MELBOURNE - Novak Djokovic was at the centre of another Australian Open row on Monday while Iga Swiatek will be desperate to avoid a major shock and Jannik Sinner is also eyeing the quarter-finals.
Djokovic claims he was 'poisoned' before deportation
AFP, Published on 10/01/2025
» PARIS — Novak Djokovic has claimed that he was "poisoned" by lead and mercury in his food while he was briefly held in Melbourne in 2022 before being deported on the eve of the Australian Open.
Djokovic ramps up US Open bid as Swiatek, Gauff stroll
AFP, Published on 31/08/2023
» NEW YORK - Novak Djokovic sailed into the US Open third round Wednesday in his quest for a 24th Grand Slam triumph as Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff stayed on a quarter-final collision course in New York.
Swiatek off the mark as Djokovic eyes No.1 at US Open
AFP, Published on 29/08/2023
» NEW YORK - Iga Swiatek launched the defence of her US Open crown with an emphatic opening victory on Monday as Novak Djokovic eyed a return to the top of the men's world rankings on his long-awaited return to the tournament.
Djokovic storms into controversy, again
New York Times, Published on 01/06/2023
» PARIS: After everything that Novak Djokovic had put himself through over the past few years, the French Open began with the possibility, finally, of a Grand Slam tournament free of drama.
Ukraine urges Australian Open to ban Djokovic's father
AFP, Published on 27/01/2023
» SYDNEY - Ukraine's ambassador to Australia on Friday urged tennis officials to ban Novak Djokovic's father from the Australian Open after he was filmed posing with fans brandishing Russian flags.
Nadal begins Open defence, Swiatek targets maiden Melbourne title
AFP, Published on 16/01/2023
» MELBOURNE - Rafael Nadal returns to the scene of one of his greatest Grand Slam triumphs when the Australian Open begins Monday, with women's number one Iga Swiatek headlining the night session on the showpiece Rod Laver Arena.
Djokovic can't forget Australian deportation but wants to move on
AFP, Published on 29/12/2022
» ADELAIDE, Australia: Novak Djokovic admitted Thursday that being deported from Australia was an experience he will never forget, but it was time to move on, as he enjoyed a warm welcome in Adelaide.
Pele says watching Brazil World Cup match from hospital
AFP, Published on 06/12/2022
» SAO PAULO: With fans worldwide on edge over his health, ailing 82-year-old football legend Pele wished the Brazilian national team luck Monday for their World Cup last-16 match, saying he would be cheering them on from hospital.
Djokovic finishes troubled year with 'satisfying' ATP Finals title
AFP, Published on 21/11/2022
» TURIN (ITALY) - Novak Djokovic said winning a record-equalling sixth ATP Tour Finals title on Sunday was a "deeply satisfying" ending to his troubled and truncated year.