The New York Times – Sports:
By design, Djokovic usually does not play grass-court events before Wimbledon, and he has won five times with that tactic. Nadal, necessitated by injury, is on the same track this year.
Category: Djokovic, Novak
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Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic Meet at French Open Quarterfinals
The New York Times – Sports:
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will play in a quarterfinal at the French Open on Tuesday night, their 59th career meeting and 10th at Roland Garros.
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It’s Djokovic vs. Nadal, the French Open Rematch We’ve Been Waiting For
The New York Times – Sports:
Djokovic, the world No. 1, and Nadal, the 13-time French Open champion, will continue their epic rivalry on Tuesday in the quarterfinal at Roland Garros.
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At the French Open, Novak Djokovic Again Aims for His 21st Slam Win
The New York Times – Sports:
The world No. 1 seemed poised to set the men’s record for major titles. Now, after a crushing loss and a vaccine controversy, Djokovic looks to get back on course at the French Open.
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Carlos Alcaraz, at 19, Is a Favorite at the French Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Alcaraz, 19, has arrived in Paris with an unusual level of buzz and momentum for his age.
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Men’s Tennis Tour Penalizes Wimbledon Over Ban on Russian Players
The New York Times – Sports:
In an unprecedented move, the ATP will strip the Grand Slam tournament of ranking points, effectively making it an exhibition event. Most top players are still expected to participate.
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What the Italian Open Is Foretelling About the French Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Though at opposite poles of their careers, the top singles players, Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic, both cruised to titles in Rome and are looking strong heading into Paris.
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Wimbledon’s Vaccination Rule Change Means Djokovic Can Play
The New York Times – Sports:
Djokovic’s refusal to be vaccinated led to his deportation from Australia, costing him the chance to play in the Australian Open.
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Novak Djokovic Loses to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at Monte-Carlo Masters
The New York Times – Sports:
At the Monte-Carlo Masters, only the second tournament that the top-ranked Djokovic has played in five months, an unseeded 22-year-old handed him an upset.