The Olympic Race to Paris concluded after the 2024 Roland Garros, and we now have a picture of the full standings.
There are multiple ways that players can qualify for the Olympics tennis tournament, one of which is through their Atp ranking as of June 10th, 2024. This is the most assured way to enter the main draw to compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals.
The tournament will be played on clay at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, the same venue as the clay-court Grand Slam. The singles tournament will be contested by 64 players, of whom 56 will use their Atp ranking of June 10th, which aligns with the Olympics race.
Therefore, Jannik Sinner, who rose to World No. 1 this week, is also the overall race leader with 9525 points. And behind him is Carlos Alcaraz, who is fresh from winning his third Grand Slam at Roland Garros on Sunday.
Novak Djokovic is in third,...
There are multiple ways that players can qualify for the Olympics tennis tournament, one of which is through their Atp ranking as of June 10th, 2024. This is the most assured way to enter the main draw to compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals.
The tournament will be played on clay at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, the same venue as the clay-court Grand Slam. The singles tournament will be contested by 64 players, of whom 56 will use their Atp ranking of June 10th, which aligns with the Olympics race.
Therefore, Jannik Sinner, who rose to World No. 1 this week, is also the overall race leader with 9525 points. And behind him is Carlos Alcaraz, who is fresh from winning his third Grand Slam at Roland Garros on Sunday.
Novak Djokovic is in third,...
- 6/10/2024
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Novak Djokovic recently underwent surgery for his knee, and former Atp player Andy Roddick could see him miss extended time.
The Serbian was enjoying a complicated but solid Roland Garros campaign when he slipped oddly in the match against Francisco Cerundolo, hurting his knee. He continued to play and actually won that match despite limping in between points.
After the match, Djokovic admitted that something was indeed hurt but wasn't sure what the injury or its extent was. It turned out to be a torn meniscus, which he opted to surgically repair just a day after the match.
Due to that, the 24-time major winner pulled out of Roland Garros. There have been credible reports that Djokovic might skip Wimbledon in favor of the Olympics.
According to former player Roddick, nothing is out of the question for Djokovic because he could even miss extended time. On his 'Served with Roddick' podcast,...
The Serbian was enjoying a complicated but solid Roland Garros campaign when he slipped oddly in the match against Francisco Cerundolo, hurting his knee. He continued to play and actually won that match despite limping in between points.
After the match, Djokovic admitted that something was indeed hurt but wasn't sure what the injury or its extent was. It turned out to be a torn meniscus, which he opted to surgically repair just a day after the match.
Due to that, the 24-time major winner pulled out of Roland Garros. There have been credible reports that Djokovic might skip Wimbledon in favor of the Olympics.
According to former player Roddick, nothing is out of the question for Djokovic because he could even miss extended time. On his 'Served with Roddick' podcast,...
- 6/10/2024
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Carlos Alcaraz made a substantial leap into the top three of the Atp race and has reduced the gap to leader Jannik Sinner thanks to his first Roland Garros title win.
Sinner set the early pace when he won his first Grand Slam at the 2024 Australian Open, amassing 2000 points. Since then, he has won titles in Rotterdam and Miami to steadily establish a big gap at the top.
But after the conclusion of the French Open, in which Alcaraz defeated Sinner in a decisive semifinal, the Spaniard cut his lead by winning the tournament. He now sits on 3900 points, a gap of 1400 from the Italian.
Alexander Zverev is sandwiched between the pair in second place. He was the runner-up at Roland Garros and now has 4385 points, putting him close to Sinner.
Casper Ruud, who lost in the semifinals at the clay major, is fourth, ahead of Daniil Medvedev. Stefanos Tsitsipas,...
Sinner set the early pace when he won his first Grand Slam at the 2024 Australian Open, amassing 2000 points. Since then, he has won titles in Rotterdam and Miami to steadily establish a big gap at the top.
But after the conclusion of the French Open, in which Alcaraz defeated Sinner in a decisive semifinal, the Spaniard cut his lead by winning the tournament. He now sits on 3900 points, a gap of 1400 from the Italian.
Alexander Zverev is sandwiched between the pair in second place. He was the runner-up at Roland Garros and now has 4385 points, putting him close to Sinner.
Casper Ruud, who lost in the semifinals at the clay major, is fourth, ahead of Daniil Medvedev. Stefanos Tsitsipas,...
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John McEnroe is a huge fan of Carlos Alcaraz, and he proclaimed the Spaniard better than Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer at 21 years of age.
When we look at the history of the Big Three, we notice that only Nadal was truly a spectacular player as a teenager. Federer took some time to really become a devastating force, and Djokovic had a bit of a slow start as well.
The Spaniard was out there at 18, beating some of the best players in the world. Alcaraz is different in that regard from the majority of the Big Three because he stepped in as a teenager to really take over the Atp Tour in 2022.
When he won the US Open that year, Alcaraz became number one in the Atp Rankings, the youngest man to ever do so. He is now 21 years old, and he's added a third Grand Slam trophy...
When we look at the history of the Big Three, we notice that only Nadal was truly a spectacular player as a teenager. Federer took some time to really become a devastating force, and Djokovic had a bit of a slow start as well.
The Spaniard was out there at 18, beating some of the best players in the world. Alcaraz is different in that regard from the majority of the Big Three because he stepped in as a teenager to really take over the Atp Tour in 2022.
When he won the US Open that year, Alcaraz became number one in the Atp Rankings, the youngest man to ever do so. He is now 21 years old, and he's added a third Grand Slam trophy...
- 6/10/2024
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Carlos Alcaraz had some problems with the tennis court in his final match at the 2024 Roland Garros, and he complained about it to the umpire Renaud Lichtenstein.
Alcaraz is the 2024 Roland Garros champion after beating Alexander Zverev in an insane five-set battle. The Spaniard overcame some leg issues, timing issues, and just not having the best day to beat a solid but rather tired Zverev.
It's the first time Alcaraz has won Roland Garros, and it is his third Grand Slam trophy overall. After lifting the trophy, the 21-year-old likely won't care one bit about anything else, because the job was done.
He came to Paris to win the trophy, and he'll be leaving with it. During the match, though, Alcaraz had many court issues, and it boiled over when he threw away the lead in the third set.
Alcaraz was up 5-2 and playing some really solid tennis when...
Alcaraz is the 2024 Roland Garros champion after beating Alexander Zverev in an insane five-set battle. The Spaniard overcame some leg issues, timing issues, and just not having the best day to beat a solid but rather tired Zverev.
It's the first time Alcaraz has won Roland Garros, and it is his third Grand Slam trophy overall. After lifting the trophy, the 21-year-old likely won't care one bit about anything else, because the job was done.
He came to Paris to win the trophy, and he'll be leaving with it. During the match, though, Alcaraz had many court issues, and it boiled over when he threw away the lead in the third set.
Alcaraz was up 5-2 and playing some really solid tennis when...
- 6/9/2024
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Novak Djokovic's withdrawal meant that he wouldn't be number one after the 2024 Roland Garros, but Carlos Alcaraz's tournament win means he won't be number two either.
Being number two or number three on the Atp Rankings is the least of Djokovic's problems right now, as the Serbian is currently using crutches to walk. He underwent a meniscus repair surgery recently after tearing it during a match at Roland Garros.
The injury forced him to withdraw from the event, which ensured that Jannik Sinner would be number one after the tournament. After the final, Alcaraz ensured that the Serbian would not be number two after the season's second major.
By beating Alexander Zverev in the final, Alcaraz ensured that he earned 2000 Atp points in the French capital, which will put him at 8580 points on Monday.
Sinner will be on top with 9525 points, and Djokovic will be number three in...
Being number two or number three on the Atp Rankings is the least of Djokovic's problems right now, as the Serbian is currently using crutches to walk. He underwent a meniscus repair surgery recently after tearing it during a match at Roland Garros.
The injury forced him to withdraw from the event, which ensured that Jannik Sinner would be number one after the tournament. After the final, Alcaraz ensured that the Serbian would not be number two after the season's second major.
By beating Alexander Zverev in the final, Alcaraz ensured that he earned 2000 Atp points in the French capital, which will put him at 8580 points on Monday.
Sinner will be on top with 9525 points, and Djokovic will be number three in...
- 6/9/2024
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Carlos Alcaraz can be 'nearly impossible to beat' according to former Atp world no. 1, Mats Wilander, who sees his incredible potential.
Alcaraz is already one of the best players in the world as he'll look to win his third Grand Slam trophy on Sunday at the 2024 Roland Garros. The Spaniard is only 21 years old, so he's far from his peak, and that's scary for his opponents.
If he's this good right now, then how good will he be at his peak? That's a good question, but it is very hard to answer. Wilander is convinced that he can be near unbeatable at his peak, which could be true.
At moments, he's near unbeatable right now, and he's not even close to his peak. According to Wilander, who spoke to Eurosport, the key to winning is realizing that he doesn't have to play flashy.
Alcaraz has an affinity for playing flashy and big,...
Alcaraz is already one of the best players in the world as he'll look to win his third Grand Slam trophy on Sunday at the 2024 Roland Garros. The Spaniard is only 21 years old, so he's far from his peak, and that's scary for his opponents.
If he's this good right now, then how good will he be at his peak? That's a good question, but it is very hard to answer. Wilander is convinced that he can be near unbeatable at his peak, which could be true.
At moments, he's near unbeatable right now, and he's not even close to his peak. According to Wilander, who spoke to Eurosport, the key to winning is realizing that he doesn't have to play flashy.
Alcaraz has an affinity for playing flashy and big,...
- 6/9/2024
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Carlos Alcaraz achieved an amazing feat by booking the 2024 Roland Garros final, and he reacted to it after the match.
Alcaraz won his first Grand Slam trophy at the US Open two years ago. He was just a teenager but had already proved himself to be an amazing player by doing that. He became the youngest world number one ever after that event.
The Spaniard then won Wimbledon last year and added a Grand Slam final on grass. That was an amazing achievement, as he snapped Novak Djokovic's 10-year unbeaten streak on the Centre Court in London.
The only surface he was missing a major final on was clay, and by beating Jannik Sinner in the semi-final of the 2024 French Open, the Spaniard secured a Grand Slam final on all surfaces.
By doing that, Alcaraz became the youngest man ever to reach a final on all three major surfaces,...
Alcaraz won his first Grand Slam trophy at the US Open two years ago. He was just a teenager but had already proved himself to be an amazing player by doing that. He became the youngest world number one ever after that event.
The Spaniard then won Wimbledon last year and added a Grand Slam final on grass. That was an amazing achievement, as he snapped Novak Djokovic's 10-year unbeaten streak on the Centre Court in London.
The only surface he was missing a major final on was clay, and by beating Jannik Sinner in the semi-final of the 2024 French Open, the Spaniard secured a Grand Slam final on all surfaces.
By doing that, Alcaraz became the youngest man ever to reach a final on all three major surfaces,...
- 6/8/2024
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Carlos Alcaraz has revealed the remedy he used to overcome a mid-match cramp during his semi-final win over Jannik Sinner.
In a battle between two of men's tennis' current flagbearers, Alcaraz came out on top of a seesaw match that began horribly for him but ended in delight and relief after four hours.
The reason for his joy is that Alcaraz agonized over a cramp, potentially wrecking his Roland Garros for a second year in a row, only to pull through. Last year, the Spaniard competed bravely against World No. 1 Novak Djokovic for two sets before his body betrayed him.
The 21-year-old would later disclose after the match that he was overwhelmed by nerves and tension, given the nature of the contest and the opponent he was facing.
And it seemed the same issue bothered him during the match against Sinner, 12 months to the day. This time, however, he would...
In a battle between two of men's tennis' current flagbearers, Alcaraz came out on top of a seesaw match that began horribly for him but ended in delight and relief after four hours.
The reason for his joy is that Alcaraz agonized over a cramp, potentially wrecking his Roland Garros for a second year in a row, only to pull through. Last year, the Spaniard competed bravely against World No. 1 Novak Djokovic for two sets before his body betrayed him.
The 21-year-old would later disclose after the match that he was overwhelmed by nerves and tension, given the nature of the contest and the opponent he was facing.
And it seemed the same issue bothered him during the match against Sinner, 12 months to the day. This time, however, he would...
- 6/8/2024
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Carlos Alcaraz is a versatile player who can play well on all surfaces, something he learned from the game's legends.
The Spaniard is known as a versatile player who can play well on any surface. He might have grown up on clay, but his first Grand Slam came on hard. He even won Wimbledon already, which shows how quickly he can adapt to a surface because he barely played on grass before winning at SW19.
Now, he's in the Roland Garros final with a chance to win a major on clay, further confirming his versatility as a player. He worked towards achieving this because all the legends of the sport played well on all surfaces.
If he wants to become one of the best players in the world, then he has to work towards being good on all surfaces, because Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer all were.
"Well,...
The Spaniard is known as a versatile player who can play well on any surface. He might have grown up on clay, but his first Grand Slam came on hard. He even won Wimbledon already, which shows how quickly he can adapt to a surface because he barely played on grass before winning at SW19.
Now, he's in the Roland Garros final with a chance to win a major on clay, further confirming his versatility as a player. He worked towards achieving this because all the legends of the sport played well on all surfaces.
If he wants to become one of the best players in the world, then he has to work towards being good on all surfaces, because Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer all were.
"Well,...
- 6/8/2024
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Jannik Sinner didn't have the best performance against Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 Roland Garros semi-final, and he struggled with cramps on top of all of that.
It wasn't a very good day at the office for Sinner on Friday as the Italian suffered a pretty upsetting loss against Alcaraz in the semi-final of the season's second major. It was a fairly decent match at times but neither really impressed with their level overall.
Both also struggled with cramps, especially Sinner, who admitted to it after the match but also acknowledged that he handled them far better than he used to in the past.
It was a high-stakes match, which was nerve-wracking, against a tough opponent who was ready to battle in the sun for hours, which is what happened.
"Tension and after, cramps a little bit. I handled these situations a little bit better now. I had previous years a couple of,...
It wasn't a very good day at the office for Sinner on Friday as the Italian suffered a pretty upsetting loss against Alcaraz in the semi-final of the season's second major. It was a fairly decent match at times but neither really impressed with their level overall.
Both also struggled with cramps, especially Sinner, who admitted to it after the match but also acknowledged that he handled them far better than he used to in the past.
It was a high-stakes match, which was nerve-wracking, against a tough opponent who was ready to battle in the sun for hours, which is what happened.
"Tension and after, cramps a little bit. I handled these situations a little bit better now. I had previous years a couple of,...
- 6/8/2024
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A top Serbian doctor has spoken about Novak Djokovic's slim chances of playing at Wimbledon and asserts that he will recover in time.
Djokovic suffered a meniscus tear on his right knee during the match against Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round of Roland Garros earlier this week. However, it was only after the match that the damage done became evident through an Mri scan.
As expected, he withdrew ahead of his quarterfinal match against Casper Ruud on the advice of his doctors. Djokovic was also cautious about the long-term effect of playing through pain, having confirmed that he had been carrying a knee injury for weeks before this year's French Open.
A day after his withdrawal was announced, he underwent arthroscopic surgery in Paris. The quick operation is believed to have been necessary given the short window until his next tournament, either at Wimbledon or the Olympics.
His...
Djokovic suffered a meniscus tear on his right knee during the match against Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round of Roland Garros earlier this week. However, it was only after the match that the damage done became evident through an Mri scan.
As expected, he withdrew ahead of his quarterfinal match against Casper Ruud on the advice of his doctors. Djokovic was also cautious about the long-term effect of playing through pain, having confirmed that he had been carrying a knee injury for weeks before this year's French Open.
A day after his withdrawal was announced, he underwent arthroscopic surgery in Paris. The quick operation is believed to have been necessary given the short window until his next tournament, either at Wimbledon or the Olympics.
His...
- 6/8/2024
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Carlos Alcaraz made history on Friday as he reached his first Roland Garros final with a five-set win over Jannik Sinner.
The Spaniard took a while before he demonstrated his all-court excellence, fending off the challenge of incoming World No. 1 Sinner in a four-hour battle that required the full five sets.
Alcaraz recovered from a 2-6, 0-2 deficit to beat Sinner 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. It was his fifth win in nine meetings against the Italian, and he now has a positive head-to-head record against him.
But this was more than just heading the series. Alcaraz will contest his first Roland Garros final on Sunday against Alexander Zverev, who saw off an ailing Casper Ruud in the second semifinal.
Firstly, Alcaraz continues to follow the great track record of Spanish male players in excelling on the Parisian clay. He will look to join his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, and childhood idol,...
The Spaniard took a while before he demonstrated his all-court excellence, fending off the challenge of incoming World No. 1 Sinner in a four-hour battle that required the full five sets.
Alcaraz recovered from a 2-6, 0-2 deficit to beat Sinner 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. It was his fifth win in nine meetings against the Italian, and he now has a positive head-to-head record against him.
But this was more than just heading the series. Alcaraz will contest his first Roland Garros final on Sunday against Alexander Zverev, who saw off an ailing Casper Ruud in the second semifinal.
Firstly, Alcaraz continues to follow the great track record of Spanish male players in excelling on the Parisian clay. He will look to join his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, and childhood idol,...
- 6/8/2024
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Much like last year, Carlos Alcaraz once again struggled with cramps at the 2024 Roland Garros, but this time, he handled them far better.
Last year's Roland Garros semi-final was annoying for the young Spaniard, who experienced painful cramps just as he was starting to turn around the match against Novak Djokovic.
This year, he experienced cramps again in the semi-final match against Jannik Sinner, but they were lighter compared to last year, and he knew how to handle them.
Unlike last year when he lost the match because of the cramps, this year Alcaraz was able to overcome that and turn around the match against Sinner despite trailing 1-2 in sets after three sets played. Sinner also struggled, but they fought and delivered a pretty good show.
"I saw him struggling a little bit. I was cramping… Jannik as well in the 3rd set. We had to fight. I learned...
Last year's Roland Garros semi-final was annoying for the young Spaniard, who experienced painful cramps just as he was starting to turn around the match against Novak Djokovic.
This year, he experienced cramps again in the semi-final match against Jannik Sinner, but they were lighter compared to last year, and he knew how to handle them.
Unlike last year when he lost the match because of the cramps, this year Alcaraz was able to overcome that and turn around the match against Sinner despite trailing 1-2 in sets after three sets played. Sinner also struggled, but they fought and delivered a pretty good show.
"I saw him struggling a little bit. I was cramping… Jannik as well in the 3rd set. We had to fight. I learned...
- 6/8/2024
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In the history of Grand Slam tennis, no player has dominated a tournament in the same vein as Rafael Nadal has at Roland Garros.
The Spaniard's geometric mastery of Court Philippe-Chatriter and his unrivaled resilience on the surface have fittingly earned him the title of King of Clay. Throughout his distinguished career, Nadal has always been the benchmark in clay-court tennis.
When he was introduced to the French public on his debut in 2005 wearing a sleeveless green top and white capri pants, few would have taken him seriously as a potential elite athlete in the making.
But he became a symbol of the French Open for the next two decades, winning a record 14 titles. In this article, we shall take an in-depth look at Nadal's career at the tournament, which defines his legacy.
The Historic First Title In 2005
His Roland Garros debut remains as memorable as his most recent match,...
The Spaniard's geometric mastery of Court Philippe-Chatriter and his unrivaled resilience on the surface have fittingly earned him the title of King of Clay. Throughout his distinguished career, Nadal has always been the benchmark in clay-court tennis.
When he was introduced to the French public on his debut in 2005 wearing a sleeveless green top and white capri pants, few would have taken him seriously as a potential elite athlete in the making.
But he became a symbol of the French Open for the next two decades, winning a record 14 titles. In this article, we shall take an in-depth look at Nadal's career at the tournament, which defines his legacy.
The Historic First Title In 2005
His Roland Garros debut remains as memorable as his most recent match,...
- 6/8/2024
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Novak Djokovic has many sponsors and they are all showing him great support after his most recent injury and subsequent surgery.
The 37-year-old Serbian was competing on a tennis court a few days ago, and now he's walking around with crutches after undergoing knee surgery. That's how quickly things can turn sometimes, and it's certainly not something that Djokovic doesn't understand.
He underlined many times that he was fortunate enough to avoid major injuries for much of his career. However, his most recent setback is certainly less than ideal because it comes at a tough spot in the schedule, leaving his Wimbledon participation in doubt.
The injury is a meniscus tear, which still requires a few weeks of recovery, especially after surgery. The Serbian is not one to undergo surgery unless he really has to, so the quickness with which he settled on this option suggests it was really a needed option.
The 37-year-old Serbian was competing on a tennis court a few days ago, and now he's walking around with crutches after undergoing knee surgery. That's how quickly things can turn sometimes, and it's certainly not something that Djokovic doesn't understand.
He underlined many times that he was fortunate enough to avoid major injuries for much of his career. However, his most recent setback is certainly less than ideal because it comes at a tough spot in the schedule, leaving his Wimbledon participation in doubt.
The injury is a meniscus tear, which still requires a few weeks of recovery, especially after surgery. The Serbian is not one to undergo surgery unless he really has to, so the quickness with which he settled on this option suggests it was really a needed option.
- 6/7/2024
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Former Atp player and former doubles world no. 1, Paul McNamee, doesn't think that Novak Djokovic will prioritize the Olympics over Wimbledon this year.
The Serbian has won plenty of Wimbledon trophies, but he's never won a gold medal at the Olympics. It's one of the few things he's never achieved in tennis, and it remains a regret for him.
Winning gold for his country is at the top of his priorities this year, so many assumed that he would prioritize that over competing at Wimbledon, especially in light of his recent surgery.
Wimbledon is played on grass courts while the Olympic Games will be played on clay, complicating things further, as they are only weeks apart, but former player Paul McNamee doesn't think that the 24-time major champion will put Wimbledon to the side.
After all, it's Wimbledon, the most prestigious trophy a player can win in tennis, so for him,...
The Serbian has won plenty of Wimbledon trophies, but he's never won a gold medal at the Olympics. It's one of the few things he's never achieved in tennis, and it remains a regret for him.
Winning gold for his country is at the top of his priorities this year, so many assumed that he would prioritize that over competing at Wimbledon, especially in light of his recent surgery.
Wimbledon is played on grass courts while the Olympic Games will be played on clay, complicating things further, as they are only weeks apart, but former player Paul McNamee doesn't think that the 24-time major champion will put Wimbledon to the side.
After all, it's Wimbledon, the most prestigious trophy a player can win in tennis, so for him,...
- 6/7/2024
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John McEnroe is very pro-player in his opinions and very straightforward in his thinking, which is why he called the fiasco surrounding Novak Djokovic's late-night finish at Roland Garros 'a joke'.
Many tennis players commented on the scheduling mess that likely contributed to Djokovic's knee injury in his match against Francisco Cerundolo. In his previous match at the event, a match was inserted before the 24-time Grand Slam champion's on the Court Philippe-Chatrier, which postponed the action.
Then, the match went on for five sets, finishing at 3 a.m., which is the latest-ever finish for a Roland Garros match. Everything that happened after was unfortunate and possibly could have been avoided, but if not, the whole mess was just unacceptable, according to McEnroe.
"It was a joke that they put him out at 10:30pm. It was a great match, and then it goes to three in the morning.
Many tennis players commented on the scheduling mess that likely contributed to Djokovic's knee injury in his match against Francisco Cerundolo. In his previous match at the event, a match was inserted before the 24-time Grand Slam champion's on the Court Philippe-Chatrier, which postponed the action.
Then, the match went on for five sets, finishing at 3 a.m., which is the latest-ever finish for a Roland Garros match. Everything that happened after was unfortunate and possibly could have been avoided, but if not, the whole mess was just unacceptable, according to McEnroe.
"It was a joke that they put him out at 10:30pm. It was a great match, and then it goes to three in the morning.
- 6/7/2024
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Alexander Zverev has spoken for the first time since a hearing over his alleged domestic abuse commenced last week.
Zverev is currently competing at Roland Garros, where he booked his spot in the semifinal with a thoroughly composed performance to beat Alex de Minaur on Wednesday night.
The German fourth seed will meet two-time French Open runner-up Casper Ruud on Friday. The Norwegian received a walkover following Novak Djokovic's withdrawal due to a knee injury.
While Zverev has produced some clutch tennis during the fortnight ni, beating 14-time champion Rafael Nadal in his opener and navigating two tricky five-setters, he is embroiled in an off-court saga that has overshadowed his on-court work at times.
The 27-year-old World No. 4 was accused by his former partner, Brenda Patea, of physical assault and was issued with a penalty order and fine of €450,000. He has denied the charges pressed against him which has...
Zverev is currently competing at Roland Garros, where he booked his spot in the semifinal with a thoroughly composed performance to beat Alex de Minaur on Wednesday night.
The German fourth seed will meet two-time French Open runner-up Casper Ruud on Friday. The Norwegian received a walkover following Novak Djokovic's withdrawal due to a knee injury.
While Zverev has produced some clutch tennis during the fortnight ni, beating 14-time champion Rafael Nadal in his opener and navigating two tricky five-setters, he is embroiled in an off-court saga that has overshadowed his on-court work at times.
The 27-year-old World No. 4 was accused by his former partner, Brenda Patea, of physical assault and was issued with a penalty order and fine of €450,000. He has denied the charges pressed against him which has...
- 6/7/2024
- Tennis Infinity
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The world’s best tennis players are battling it out on the clay at the 2024 French Open. This year’s Roland-Garros tournament has delivered...
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The 2024 French Open semifinals are delivering a blockbuster rivalry match between two of the youngest, most talented players on the tour: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. After Novak Djokovic’s elimination at the hands of Casper Ruud, No. 2 Sinner is the tournament favorite, with...
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The 2024 French Open semifinals are delivering a blockbuster rivalry match between two of the youngest, most talented players on the tour: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. After Novak Djokovic’s elimination at the hands of Casper Ruud, No. 2 Sinner is the tournament favorite, with...
- 6/6/2024
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud will face off in the 2024 Roland Garros semi-final, battling it out for the final spot.
The German didn't have an easy road to the semi-final because he had to endure back-to-back five-set matches to get there. He looked tired and depleted against Alex de Minaur, but the Australian didn't play a good enough match to overcome that. He had chances but left them largely unused.
This won't happen against Ruud, who had a tremendous year in 2024. He leads the Tour in wins and has looked strong so far at the season's second major tournament. His semi-final spot came after Novak Djokovic withdrew before their match.
Not playing for four days might disturb his rhythm a little bit, but he should be really energized heading into this match, which might prove a factor if we see a long match, especially with Zverev's fatigue as well.
Head-to-head:...
The German didn't have an easy road to the semi-final because he had to endure back-to-back five-set matches to get there. He looked tired and depleted against Alex de Minaur, but the Australian didn't play a good enough match to overcome that. He had chances but left them largely unused.
This won't happen against Ruud, who had a tremendous year in 2024. He leads the Tour in wins and has looked strong so far at the season's second major tournament. His semi-final spot came after Novak Djokovic withdrew before their match.
Not playing for four days might disturb his rhythm a little bit, but he should be really energized heading into this match, which might prove a factor if we see a long match, especially with Zverev's fatigue as well.
Head-to-head:...
- 6/6/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Novak Djokovic underwent surgery on his knee to repair a meniscus tear, and he provided an update on social media after the surgery.
When the Serbian arrived in Paris, he wasn't in the best mood because his preparation for the event hadn't been that great, and he was unsure of what he could do in the season's second major tournament.
He was doing well at the start, winning some decent matches, but it all started to unravel against Lorenzo Musetti. Playing a five-setter in the early morning hours didn't allow for a proper recovery, and he sustained a knee injury against Francisco Cerundolo.
He won that match but nobody felt good about it, especially as we didn't know what was happening with the knee. He was limping for much of that match, so there was clearly something wrong.
It ended up being a meniscus tear that Djokovic elected to repair surgically.
When the Serbian arrived in Paris, he wasn't in the best mood because his preparation for the event hadn't been that great, and he was unsure of what he could do in the season's second major tournament.
He was doing well at the start, winning some decent matches, but it all started to unravel against Lorenzo Musetti. Playing a five-setter in the early morning hours didn't allow for a proper recovery, and he sustained a knee injury against Francisco Cerundolo.
He won that match but nobody felt good about it, especially as we didn't know what was happening with the knee. He was limping for much of that match, so there was clearly something wrong.
It ended up being a meniscus tear that Djokovic elected to repair surgically.
- 6/6/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Novak Djokovic underwent knee surgery following his withdrawal from Roland Garros this week, and close sources to the outgoing World No.1 have shared the expected length of his layoff.
Djokovic came into this year's French Open carrying a knee injury but kept the information private. It was only after the condition became significantly worse that he chose to share it.
The Serbian star exacerbated the pain during his thrilling five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round. Djokovic suffered a terrible slip during the match and requested a medical timeout, during which a trainer tended to him.
He was given painkillers to help alleviate the pain, and he steadied himself and completed the match, which lasted four hours and 40 minutes. He won after storming back from two sets to one down.
But it came at a personal cost, as Djokovic worsened the knee injury. An Mri scan on Tuesday...
Djokovic came into this year's French Open carrying a knee injury but kept the information private. It was only after the condition became significantly worse that he chose to share it.
The Serbian star exacerbated the pain during his thrilling five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round. Djokovic suffered a terrible slip during the match and requested a medical timeout, during which a trainer tended to him.
He was given painkillers to help alleviate the pain, and he steadied himself and completed the match, which lasted four hours and 40 minutes. He won after storming back from two sets to one down.
But it came at a personal cost, as Djokovic worsened the knee injury. An Mri scan on Tuesday...
- 6/6/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Novak Djokovic has clarified the reason he was frustrated with the tournament supervisor and grounds people at Roland Garros during his five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo.
Djokovic suffered a nasty fall at one point in the fourth-round match and hurt his right knee. He complained to the tournament supervisor about the state of the court, as he felt it was slippery, and requested that it be watered thoroughly.
The Serbian was able to complete the match after ingesting some painkillers to curb the pain. He fought back from the brink of defeat to win 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in four hours and 40 minutes.
During the match, Djokovic sarcastically applauded the work done by the tournament as he became annoyed that no action was being taken despite his vocal concerns about the court.
However, shortly after securing a record 370th Grand Slam match win, the 37-year-old told reporters during his...
Djokovic suffered a nasty fall at one point in the fourth-round match and hurt his right knee. He complained to the tournament supervisor about the state of the court, as he felt it was slippery, and requested that it be watered thoroughly.
The Serbian was able to complete the match after ingesting some painkillers to curb the pain. He fought back from the brink of defeat to win 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in four hours and 40 minutes.
During the match, Djokovic sarcastically applauded the work done by the tournament as he became annoyed that no action was being taken despite his vocal concerns about the court.
However, shortly after securing a record 370th Grand Slam match win, the 37-year-old told reporters during his...
- 6/6/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the 2024 Roland Garros due to a knee injury, which surprised Carlos Alcaraz.
The match between the Serbian legend and Francisco Cerundolo ended in a tragic for the 24-time major winner. Djokovic was struggling with his knee and limping for most of the match
However, he was also able to play amazing tennis to win the match and fin himself in the quarter-finals. That's the takeaway Alcaraz had from the match.
He simply saw a rival who was playing great tennis, and that's why Djokovic's withdrawal was so surprising to him. He expected the Serbian to continue at the event, and he talked about it after advancing to the semi-finals of the tournament.
"Well, I was surprised that he withdraw from the tournament after watch the match yesterday. He finished the match playing great tennis and he didn't show pain at the end of the match. It...
The match between the Serbian legend and Francisco Cerundolo ended in a tragic for the 24-time major winner. Djokovic was struggling with his knee and limping for most of the match
However, he was also able to play amazing tennis to win the match and fin himself in the quarter-finals. That's the takeaway Alcaraz had from the match.
He simply saw a rival who was playing great tennis, and that's why Djokovic's withdrawal was so surprising to him. He expected the Serbian to continue at the event, and he talked about it after advancing to the semi-finals of the tournament.
"Well, I was surprised that he withdraw from the tournament after watch the match yesterday. He finished the match playing great tennis and he didn't show pain at the end of the match. It...
- 6/5/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Novak Djokovic's former coach, Boris Becker, lamented the Serbian's knee injury, which forced him to withdraw from his quarterfinal match at the 2024 Roland Garros.
Djokovic survived a grueling five-set match against Francisco Cerundolo in the last 16, less than 48 hours after he survived another marathon match against Lorenzo Musetti in the third round.
The outgoing World No. 1 soldiered on in the wake of a persistent knee injury during the match against the Argentinian. He recovered from two sets to one down and even clawed his way into the match while trailing by a break in the fourth set to prevail 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3.
The match lasted four hours and 40 minutes, and combined with the time spent beating Musetti, it equaled a staggering nine hours of court time to win two rounds.
Djokovic confirmed that he would pull out in the event if he didn't recover from the injury...
Djokovic survived a grueling five-set match against Francisco Cerundolo in the last 16, less than 48 hours after he survived another marathon match against Lorenzo Musetti in the third round.
The outgoing World No. 1 soldiered on in the wake of a persistent knee injury during the match against the Argentinian. He recovered from two sets to one down and even clawed his way into the match while trailing by a break in the fourth set to prevail 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3.
The match lasted four hours and 40 minutes, and combined with the time spent beating Musetti, it equaled a staggering nine hours of court time to win two rounds.
Djokovic confirmed that he would pull out in the event if he didn't recover from the injury...
- 6/5/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Federer: Twelve Final Days Trailer Review Out ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
It is generally very hard to do full justice to the story of legends when one decides to put them on the screen. There are expectations and more expectations. But the trailer of Asif Kapadia’s documentary on Roger Federer’s retirement seems to do full justice to these expectations.
The 2-minute 22-second trailer offers a glimpse into what transpired just before the tennis star’s retirement announcement. Shock fans were not ready for. An entire generation of people who have grown up watching his grand slams listened to the announcement in disbelief.
But Federer: Twelve Final Days takes you on a journey of what all happened and did not happen, particularly before Roger Federer announced his retirement. The documentary will be streaming worldwide on Amazon Prime Video.
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It is generally very hard to do full justice to the story of legends when one decides to put them on the screen. There are expectations and more expectations. But the trailer of Asif Kapadia’s documentary on Roger Federer’s retirement seems to do full justice to these expectations.
The 2-minute 22-second trailer offers a glimpse into what transpired just before the tennis star’s retirement announcement. Shock fans were not ready for. An entire generation of people who have grown up watching his grand slams listened to the announcement in disbelief.
But Federer: Twelve Final Days takes you on a journey of what all happened and did not happen, particularly before Roger Federer announced his retirement. The documentary will be streaming worldwide on Amazon Prime Video.
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- 6/5/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the 2024 Roland Garros due to a knee injury, and he is reportedly set to undergo surgery on Wednesday in Paris.
Djokovic was scheduled to play Norway's Casper Ruud in the quarterfinal of the tournament but announced his withdrawal on Tuesday. He underwent an Mri scan that showed he tore his meniscus during the match against Francisco Cerundolo in the last 16, which he won in five sets.
The victory over the 23rd-seeded Argentinian on Monday had dire consequences because Djokovic, who had been carrying a knee injury into the match, slipped on the court multiple times and exacerbated the damage.
It didn't take Djokovic and his coaching team long to decide upon the confirmation of test results. The 37-year-old is now not looking to play through the pain, as was the case in the match against Cerundolo, where he took some painkillers to help him get through the match.
Djokovic was scheduled to play Norway's Casper Ruud in the quarterfinal of the tournament but announced his withdrawal on Tuesday. He underwent an Mri scan that showed he tore his meniscus during the match against Francisco Cerundolo in the last 16, which he won in five sets.
The victory over the 23rd-seeded Argentinian on Monday had dire consequences because Djokovic, who had been carrying a knee injury into the match, slipped on the court multiple times and exacerbated the damage.
It didn't take Djokovic and his coaching team long to decide upon the confirmation of test results. The 37-year-old is now not looking to play through the pain, as was the case in the match against Cerundolo, where he took some painkillers to help him get through the match.
- 6/5/2024
- Tennis Infinity
“Federer: Twelve Final Days” is a new documentary feature directed by Asif Kapadia and Joe Sabia, showcasing the career of championship tennis player Roger Federer, streaming June 20, 2024 on Prime Video:
“…in an intimate follow-along through the final 12 days of Roger Federer's illustrious career, this was originally a home video never intended for public viewing, capturing Federer at his most vulnerable and candid self, as he says goodbye to a game and the fans that shaped his life for the last two decades.
“Featuring interviews from legendary rivals and friends Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray, ‘Federer: Twelve Final Days’ provides unprecedented access to the relationship between these unparalleled stars…”
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“…in an intimate follow-along through the final 12 days of Roger Federer's illustrious career, this was originally a home video never intended for public viewing, capturing Federer at his most vulnerable and candid self, as he says goodbye to a game and the fans that shaped his life for the last two decades.
“Featuring interviews from legendary rivals and friends Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray, ‘Federer: Twelve Final Days’ provides unprecedented access to the relationship between these unparalleled stars…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 6/5/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Novak Djokovic will play no further part at this year's Roland Garros because of a knee injury, and there are fears he might miss Wimbledon.
Djokovic's withdrawal from the 2024 French Open was announced by the tournament on Tuesday afternoon. He was scheduled to play Casper Ruud in the quarterfinal on Wednesday in a rematch of last year's final in Paris.
But that won't happen after Djokovic underwent an Mri scan that revealed he suffered from a torn meniscus on his right knee. He had a horrid time competing with the injury in the last two rounds, and he came close to an early elimination.
The injury worsened in the thrilling five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo, during which Djokovic complained to the tournament supervisor about the slippery court.
The 37-year-old fell multiple times during the match and requested that the trainer address the knee issue. He was handed some painkillers, which gave him instant relief.
Djokovic's withdrawal from the 2024 French Open was announced by the tournament on Tuesday afternoon. He was scheduled to play Casper Ruud in the quarterfinal on Wednesday in a rematch of last year's final in Paris.
But that won't happen after Djokovic underwent an Mri scan that revealed he suffered from a torn meniscus on his right knee. He had a horrid time competing with the injury in the last two rounds, and he came close to an early elimination.
The injury worsened in the thrilling five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo, during which Djokovic complained to the tournament supervisor about the slippery court.
The 37-year-old fell multiple times during the match and requested that the trainer address the knee issue. He was handed some painkillers, which gave him instant relief.
- 6/5/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Daniil Medvedev is out of the 2024 Roland Garros, but he analyzed the remaining draw during his post-match press conference.
Medvedev didn't have the best Roland Garros, but he didn't arrive with very high expectations. The Russian dealt with a foot issue in his match against Alex de Minaur, which clearly hampered him as the match went on, and the score reflects that.
The longer he dealt with it, the more frustrated he became, which impacted his focus. He simply got crushed by a very inspired de Minaur, who is generally a tough matchup for him.
After the match, reporters asked Medvedev about how the event might unfold, and he chose Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner above the rest. Novak Djokovic has looked good, but an injury forced him to withdraw from the tournament.
"Oh, very, very tough to say. Well, you know, I always think predictions are a little bit disrespectful,...
Medvedev didn't have the best Roland Garros, but he didn't arrive with very high expectations. The Russian dealt with a foot issue in his match against Alex de Minaur, which clearly hampered him as the match went on, and the score reflects that.
The longer he dealt with it, the more frustrated he became, which impacted his focus. He simply got crushed by a very inspired de Minaur, who is generally a tough matchup for him.
After the match, reporters asked Medvedev about how the event might unfold, and he chose Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner above the rest. Novak Djokovic has looked good, but an injury forced him to withdraw from the tournament.
"Oh, very, very tough to say. Well, you know, I always think predictions are a little bit disrespectful,...
- 6/5/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Novak Djokovic withdrew from Roland Garros before his scheduled quarterfinal match and could be set for a rankings slide.
Djokovic's knee injury proved problematic in the last two rounds of the tournament against Lorenzo Musetti and then Francisco Cerundolo. He needed to play ten sets and nine hours of tennis to progress into the last eight.
The 37-year-old started the tournament as World No. 1, but after pulling out from the clay-court Grand Slam before the quarterfinal, he has guaranteed Jannik Sinner to surpass him in the points tally and become the new No.1 on Monday, June 10th.
Djokovic's dominance at the top of the rankings will temporarily stop at 428 weeks. He already holds the record for the most weeks at no. 1 and recently stated that he is not obsessed with the rankings for the 2024 season and that he expected Sinner to take control at some point.
But the Serbian could...
Djokovic's knee injury proved problematic in the last two rounds of the tournament against Lorenzo Musetti and then Francisco Cerundolo. He needed to play ten sets and nine hours of tennis to progress into the last eight.
The 37-year-old started the tournament as World No. 1, but after pulling out from the clay-court Grand Slam before the quarterfinal, he has guaranteed Jannik Sinner to surpass him in the points tally and become the new No.1 on Monday, June 10th.
Djokovic's dominance at the top of the rankings will temporarily stop at 428 weeks. He already holds the record for the most weeks at no. 1 and recently stated that he is not obsessed with the rankings for the 2024 season and that he expected Sinner to take control at some point.
But the Serbian could...
- 6/5/2024
- Tennis Infinity
If you miss out on watching a Novak Djokovic match at this stage of his career, know you are missing from witnessing history unfold before your eyes.
When the dust settled on Monday night on Court Philippe-Chatrier, Djokovic broke a two-man tie for the most Grand Slam match wins in the Open Era in another epic comeback against Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina to reach the Roland Garros quarterfinal.
Less than 48 hours earlier, Djokovic tied the all-time record of 369 Grand Slam match wins with arch-rival Roger Federer after producing a late-night escape against Lorenzo Musetti in the third round, fighting back from two sets to one down to win five sets at 3 a.m Sunday morning.
The match ultimately set the record for the latest finish at Roland Garros, but Djokovic recovered in time, both mentally and physically, for another grueling five-setter.
He overcame a midmatch knee injury and a break...
When the dust settled on Monday night on Court Philippe-Chatrier, Djokovic broke a two-man tie for the most Grand Slam match wins in the Open Era in another epic comeback against Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina to reach the Roland Garros quarterfinal.
Less than 48 hours earlier, Djokovic tied the all-time record of 369 Grand Slam match wins with arch-rival Roger Federer after producing a late-night escape against Lorenzo Musetti in the third round, fighting back from two sets to one down to win five sets at 3 a.m Sunday morning.
The match ultimately set the record for the latest finish at Roland Garros, but Djokovic recovered in time, both mentally and physically, for another grueling five-setter.
He overcame a midmatch knee injury and a break...
- 6/5/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Jannik Sinner will become world number one on Monday, and he reacted to the news in real-time after his win against Grigor Dimitrov at the 2024 Roland Garros.
As the Italian and Dimitrov battled in the third set of their match, the news of Novak Djokovic withdrawing from the French Open due to a knee injury came down. That ensured that Sinner would become world number one under any circumstance, but of course, his goal is also winning the trophy in Paris, so it didn't affect the fact that he won that match.
The 22-year-old will see the number one next to his name on Monday, but he wasn't particularly thrilled with how it came to be. He could have won it on the court by winning the tournament, but with Djokovic withdrawing, it doesn't really matter if he wins or not.
The Serbian was the defending champion, and because of that,...
As the Italian and Dimitrov battled in the third set of their match, the news of Novak Djokovic withdrawing from the French Open due to a knee injury came down. That ensured that Sinner would become world number one under any circumstance, but of course, his goal is also winning the trophy in Paris, so it didn't affect the fact that he won that match.
The 22-year-old will see the number one next to his name on Monday, but he wasn't particularly thrilled with how it came to be. He could have won it on the court by winning the tournament, but with Djokovic withdrawing, it doesn't really matter if he wins or not.
The Serbian was the defending champion, and because of that,...
- 6/5/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Casper Ruud considers Novak Djokovic to be the second-best clay player of all time, just behind the Roland Garros legend, Rafael Nadal.
The Serbian is one of the best clay tennis players of all time just because he won the Roland Garros in Nadal's era. He also beat the Spaniard at Roland Garros, proving that he can play really well on the surface.
He doesn't really have to have better credentials, because the 14-time French Open winner is the greatest player on clay ever, and it's not even close. He lost only four times in Paris, and two of those losses came to Djokovic.
The Serbian's record at the event even further proves it, as he won it three times in an era when it seemed impossible to do so. One of the best clay players of today, Ruud, agrees with that.
He faced him in Paris before, and...
The Serbian is one of the best clay tennis players of all time just because he won the Roland Garros in Nadal's era. He also beat the Spaniard at Roland Garros, proving that he can play really well on the surface.
He doesn't really have to have better credentials, because the 14-time French Open winner is the greatest player on clay ever, and it's not even close. He lost only four times in Paris, and two of those losses came to Djokovic.
The Serbian's record at the event even further proves it, as he won it three times in an era when it seemed impossible to do so. One of the best clay players of today, Ruud, agrees with that.
He faced him in Paris before, and...
- 6/4/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Novak Djokovic sustained a knee injury in his match against Francisco Cerundolo, which forced him to withdraw from the 2024 Roland Garros.
In a brief statement on social media, the Serbian explained his decision. However, even before the official announcement, Djokovic admitted that it was a possibility that he would withdraw from the tournament, which was shocking to hear but not that surprising for all those who actually watched the match.
It was pretty clear that adrenaline carried him to that win. However, the knee was far from fine. Therefore, it wasn't surprising that he withdrew from the tournament, and later, the 37-year-old posted an update on social media explaining why he withdrew.
It's not good news as he has a torn meniscus, which is not a minor injury and generally requires prolonged inactivity for it to heal.
"I am really sad to announce that I have to withdraw from Roland Garros.
In a brief statement on social media, the Serbian explained his decision. However, even before the official announcement, Djokovic admitted that it was a possibility that he would withdraw from the tournament, which was shocking to hear but not that surprising for all those who actually watched the match.
It was pretty clear that adrenaline carried him to that win. However, the knee was far from fine. Therefore, it wasn't surprising that he withdrew from the tournament, and later, the 37-year-old posted an update on social media explaining why he withdrew.
It's not good news as he has a torn meniscus, which is not a minor injury and generally requires prolonged inactivity for it to heal.
"I am really sad to announce that I have to withdraw from Roland Garros.
- 6/4/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Jannik Sinner is guaranteed to become the new men's World No. 1 when the Atp rankings are updated after Roland Garros.
Sinner trailed World No. 1 Novak Djokovic by 1190 points before the tournament began. But because the Serbian was defending the full 2000 points in Paris for winning the tournament last year, he cascaded to second place in the live rankings.
The Italian successfully defended second-round points from last year at the same tournament, and he needed to reach the final of this year's French Open to be absolutely certain of becoming No. 1. But it wasn't the only permutation for Sinner to rise to No. 1.
In a fresh development on Tuesday, Djokovic withdrew from the tournament for what has been reported as a torn medial meniscus on his right knee. This now means that Sinner will surpass the 37-year-old in the points tally regardless of his own progress in the tournament.
Although Sinner controlled his destiny,...
Sinner trailed World No. 1 Novak Djokovic by 1190 points before the tournament began. But because the Serbian was defending the full 2000 points in Paris for winning the tournament last year, he cascaded to second place in the live rankings.
The Italian successfully defended second-round points from last year at the same tournament, and he needed to reach the final of this year's French Open to be absolutely certain of becoming No. 1. But it wasn't the only permutation for Sinner to rise to No. 1.
In a fresh development on Tuesday, Djokovic withdrew from the tournament for what has been reported as a torn medial meniscus on his right knee. This now means that Sinner will surpass the 37-year-old in the points tally regardless of his own progress in the tournament.
Although Sinner controlled his destiny,...
- 6/4/2024
- Tennis Infinity
New world no. 1 to-be, Jannik Sinner, proved too much for Grigor Dimitrov, beating him in three sets at the 2024 Roland Garros.
The last time the two shared the tennis court was not that long ago in Miami, where they played in the final of the Atp Masters 1000 tournament. Despite some impressive performances this year, the Bulgarian proved no match for the Italian.
This match started similarly because Sinner once again overwhelmed his opponent. In fairness, Dimitrov looked very flat physically, not moving very well, and generally not looking all too present in the match.
He fell down in his previous match, playing with a grip covered in blood, so there is a chance that he felt fatigued early on in this one. He'd play far better in the second set but still wasn't quite sharp enough to give Sinner too many problems.
The Italian took a break in the first...
The last time the two shared the tennis court was not that long ago in Miami, where they played in the final of the Atp Masters 1000 tournament. Despite some impressive performances this year, the Bulgarian proved no match for the Italian.
This match started similarly because Sinner once again overwhelmed his opponent. In fairness, Dimitrov looked very flat physically, not moving very well, and generally not looking all too present in the match.
He fell down in his previous match, playing with a grip covered in blood, so there is a chance that he felt fatigued early on in this one. He'd play far better in the second set but still wasn't quite sharp enough to give Sinner too many problems.
The Italian took a break in the first...
- 6/4/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the 2024 Roland Garros prior to his quarter-final match against Casper Ruud.
According to reports on Tuesday, the Serbian canceled his scheduled practice for the day before his quarter-final match against Ruud. He underwent an Mri scan and additional tests on his knee that appeared to limit his movement in his fourth-round win over Francisco Cerundolo.
The World No. 1 played in back-to-back five-setters to reach a record 59th Grand Slam quarterfinal and was growing agitated by the tournament officials over the state of the court on Monday, which he blamed for worsening his injury.
Djokovic clarified in his post-match press conference after beating the 23rd-seeded Argentinian from two sets to one down that he had been carrying a knee injury for weeks, even before the commencement of the French Open.
But he insisted that the injury became increasingly painful in the match against Cerundolo, where he slipped more times than he imagined.
According to reports on Tuesday, the Serbian canceled his scheduled practice for the day before his quarter-final match against Ruud. He underwent an Mri scan and additional tests on his knee that appeared to limit his movement in his fourth-round win over Francisco Cerundolo.
The World No. 1 played in back-to-back five-setters to reach a record 59th Grand Slam quarterfinal and was growing agitated by the tournament officials over the state of the court on Monday, which he blamed for worsening his injury.
Djokovic clarified in his post-match press conference after beating the 23rd-seeded Argentinian from two sets to one down that he had been carrying a knee injury for weeks, even before the commencement of the French Open.
But he insisted that the injury became increasingly painful in the match against Cerundolo, where he slipped more times than he imagined.
- 6/4/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Novak Djokovic could not confirm if he will be able to return to the match court on Wednesday to play in the 2024 Roland Garros quarterfinal because of a knee injury.
Djokovic looked in a spot of bother in Monday's fourth-round dogfight against 23rd-seed Francisco Cerundolo after hurting his knee during the early stages of the match.
He complained about the state of the court to the officials, including the tournament supervisor, multiple times. Djokovic felt that the court was too slippery and that it "screwed his knee" to the extent he could not move as efficiently as he always does.
Because of that, he could not play to his strengths in the second and third sets and, to some extent, in the early part of the fourth. He requested that the trainer have a look at the injury and was given a leg rub multiple times and some painkillers to alleviate the injury.
Djokovic looked in a spot of bother in Monday's fourth-round dogfight against 23rd-seed Francisco Cerundolo after hurting his knee during the early stages of the match.
He complained about the state of the court to the officials, including the tournament supervisor, multiple times. Djokovic felt that the court was too slippery and that it "screwed his knee" to the extent he could not move as efficiently as he always does.
Because of that, he could not play to his strengths in the second and third sets and, to some extent, in the early part of the fourth. He requested that the trainer have a look at the injury and was given a leg rub multiple times and some painkillers to alleviate the injury.
- 6/4/2024
- Tennis Infinity
The countdown to the premiere of Roger Federer's upcoming documentary, 'Twelve Final Days,' has just begun, and a full trailer has now been released.
As the title of the sports documentary suggests, the 100-minute film will chronicle the final 12 days of Federer's professional tennis career, from his emotional retirement message in never-before-seen footage captured on camera to his final match at the Laver Cup.
Prime Video initially announced that it would stream the documentary worldwide on June 20th, and it has now released an official two-minute trailer of the same, in which Federer granted exclusive access to Academy Award-winning director Asif Kapadia and his camera crew to film the final few moments of his career.
The trailer opens with Federer sitting in his living room and saying he is "feeling stressed" as he preps to read his retirement message from a script, the same one he would share on social media.
As the title of the sports documentary suggests, the 100-minute film will chronicle the final 12 days of Federer's professional tennis career, from his emotional retirement message in never-before-seen footage captured on camera to his final match at the Laver Cup.
Prime Video initially announced that it would stream the documentary worldwide on June 20th, and it has now released an official two-minute trailer of the same, in which Federer granted exclusive access to Academy Award-winning director Asif Kapadia and his camera crew to film the final few moments of his career.
The trailer opens with Federer sitting in his living room and saying he is "feeling stressed" as he preps to read his retirement message from a script, the same one he would share on social media.
- 6/4/2024
- Tennis Infinity
If there is one thing that Novak Djokovic doesn't take kindly, it's annoyance because it evokes a reaction from him, as it did in his fourth-round win at Roland Garros.
Djokovic was down and seemingly out, literally and figuratively. He trailed Francisco Cerundolo by two sets to one. Additionally, he was a break down in the fourth set staring at his earliest defeat at the French Open since 2009.
Time and again, tennis fans have learned not to write off Djokovic, but there was a hint of resignation for a moment as the 37-year-old winced in pain after sustaining a mid-match knee injury brought about by what he believed was the refusal of groundsmen not to sweep the court often.
It is usually standard practice for clay-court tournaments like the French Open that courts are swept and the lines brushed after every completed set. At the end of the match, they are watered.
Djokovic was down and seemingly out, literally and figuratively. He trailed Francisco Cerundolo by two sets to one. Additionally, he was a break down in the fourth set staring at his earliest defeat at the French Open since 2009.
Time and again, tennis fans have learned not to write off Djokovic, but there was a hint of resignation for a moment as the 37-year-old winced in pain after sustaining a mid-match knee injury brought about by what he believed was the refusal of groundsmen not to sweep the court often.
It is usually standard practice for clay-court tournaments like the French Open that courts are swept and the lines brushed after every completed set. At the end of the match, they are watered.
- 6/4/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Carlos Alcaraz had previously faced Novak Djokovic in Paris, and the match ended up being quite painful for him.
The Spaniard had won a set against Djokovic and looked well on his way to possibly turning around the whole match when cramps hit. The cramps ultimately proved decisive, as the Serbian was able to win the match.
It offered Alcaraz a chance to see just how difficult it truly is to play against Djokovic in the French capital. He's played him on all surfaces, and he didn't win all of those matches, which means that he's seen the best of the 24-time major winner across the board.
He finds it very difficult to deal with him, which he explained recently at the 2024 Roland Garros, where they may meet again.
"Well, he's a really tough on every surface, but here on clay he puts so much pressure on you in every point…...
The Spaniard had won a set against Djokovic and looked well on his way to possibly turning around the whole match when cramps hit. The cramps ultimately proved decisive, as the Serbian was able to win the match.
It offered Alcaraz a chance to see just how difficult it truly is to play against Djokovic in the French capital. He's played him on all surfaces, and he didn't win all of those matches, which means that he's seen the best of the 24-time major winner across the board.
He finds it very difficult to deal with him, which he explained recently at the 2024 Roland Garros, where they may meet again.
"Well, he's a really tough on every surface, but here on clay he puts so much pressure on you in every point…...
- 6/4/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Novak Djokovic remained tight-lipped when asked for his opinion regarding the Roland Garros schedule, which led to his late finish to his third-round match against Lorenzo Musetti.
Djokovic's path to the second week of Roland Garros was a long one because he needed five sets to overcome an inspired opponent in Musetti. Their tussle lasted four hours and 26 minutes and finished in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The 3 a.m. finish was the latest in a match at Roland Garros since the tournament inaugurated a night session back in 2020. It smashes the record of the previous late-night finish by at least 90 minutes.
Tennis pundits have heavily criticized tournament organizers for the farcical scheduling, with Djokovic's former coach Boris Becker calling it "mad and unprofessional" that a Grand Slam match would run past midnight.
Fellow players have also weighed in on the subject. Coco Gauff stated that it was unhealthy...
Djokovic's path to the second week of Roland Garros was a long one because he needed five sets to overcome an inspired opponent in Musetti. Their tussle lasted four hours and 26 minutes and finished in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The 3 a.m. finish was the latest in a match at Roland Garros since the tournament inaugurated a night session back in 2020. It smashes the record of the previous late-night finish by at least 90 minutes.
Tennis pundits have heavily criticized tournament organizers for the farcical scheduling, with Djokovic's former coach Boris Becker calling it "mad and unprofessional" that a Grand Slam match would run past midnight.
Fellow players have also weighed in on the subject. Coco Gauff stated that it was unhealthy...
- 6/4/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Carlos Alcaraz recently suggested that he would consider playing mixed doubles with his future girlfriend in light of Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas almost teaming up at Roland Garros.
Obviously, the big news from tennis' most popular couple is that they did not join forces for their mixed doubles match on Monday as originally planned and withdrew from the tournament.
Predictably, this was bound to happen, considering that Tsitsipas was set to face Alcaraz in a massive quarterfinal match in singles on Tuesday. So, taking to the court for mixed doubles with girlfriend Badosa 24 hours earlier was probably among the least of his priorities.
Tsitsipas was also slated to play doubles with his younger brother Petros on the same day and committed to play. They duly won their second-round match by upsetting defending champions Austin Krajicek and Ivan Dodig.
Playing an additional match on Monday would jeopardize the Greek's energy tank for the singles competition.
Obviously, the big news from tennis' most popular couple is that they did not join forces for their mixed doubles match on Monday as originally planned and withdrew from the tournament.
Predictably, this was bound to happen, considering that Tsitsipas was set to face Alcaraz in a massive quarterfinal match in singles on Tuesday. So, taking to the court for mixed doubles with girlfriend Badosa 24 hours earlier was probably among the least of his priorities.
Tsitsipas was also slated to play doubles with his younger brother Petros on the same day and committed to play. They duly won their second-round match by upsetting defending champions Austin Krajicek and Ivan Dodig.
Playing an additional match on Monday would jeopardize the Greek's energy tank for the singles competition.
- 6/4/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Novak Djokovic's late finish at the 2024 Roland Garros opened up a discussion about late tennis matches, and Carlos Alcaraz came out against it.
A few years ago, there was a relatively late night session in Paris, which featured a match that started at 9 p.m. local time. That was not popular among players, and the event changed it to 8:15 p.m., which is the case this year, but in the case of Djokovic, it didn't start at that time.
His match against Lorenzo Musetti started just short of 11 p.m. local time and lasted well over four hours, finishing around 3 a.m. That late finish opened the topic up, as some players were asked about it, including Alcaraz, who is not a fan of late matches.
"Well, for me I don't like night session, but not for the crowd. I think that the crowd in night session is special,...
A few years ago, there was a relatively late night session in Paris, which featured a match that started at 9 p.m. local time. That was not popular among players, and the event changed it to 8:15 p.m., which is the case this year, but in the case of Djokovic, it didn't start at that time.
His match against Lorenzo Musetti started just short of 11 p.m. local time and lasted well over four hours, finishing around 3 a.m. That late finish opened the topic up, as some players were asked about it, including Alcaraz, who is not a fan of late matches.
"Well, for me I don't like night session, but not for the crowd. I think that the crowd in night session is special,...
- 6/3/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Novak Djokovic had the perfect start to his 2024 Roland Garros fourth-round match, but things then went south before he engineered an insane comeback win.
The last time the Serbian legend played a tennis match at the Court Philippe-Chatrier was against Lorenzo Musetti in a crazy match that finished at 3 a.m. local time. Djokovic kept a positive spirit after the match, but he was in no way happy about the way it went, especially since he had to play five sets as well.
Many wondered how his next match would go because a match like that had to leave some kind of impact on his body. When he stepped out to face Francisco Cerundolo, the 24-time major winner looked superb.
The first set was a rather swift affair as he won it 6-1. The set lasted 41 minutes, so it wasn't quick, but he dominated, especially in crucial points. In the second set,...
The last time the Serbian legend played a tennis match at the Court Philippe-Chatrier was against Lorenzo Musetti in a crazy match that finished at 3 a.m. local time. Djokovic kept a positive spirit after the match, but he was in no way happy about the way it went, especially since he had to play five sets as well.
Many wondered how his next match would go because a match like that had to leave some kind of impact on his body. When he stepped out to face Francisco Cerundolo, the 24-time major winner looked superb.
The first set was a rather swift affair as he won it 6-1. The set lasted 41 minutes, so it wasn't quick, but he dominated, especially in crucial points. In the second set,...
- 6/3/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Roger Federer offers a tearful goodbye to a celebrated tennis career in the trailer for Asif Kapadia’s feature sports documentary Federer: Twelve Final Days, which dropped on Monday ahead of a June 10 world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.
As the curtain comes down on his 24 years of competitive play in professional tennis, Federer struggles to contain his emotions in what the doc’s producers call a home video never intended for public viewing. “I thought until this morning I had emotions in check, but I can feel it coming up,” a vulnerable Federer says at one point in the feature documentary as his final tournament match approaches.
Federer: Twelve Final Days is directed by Kapadia, who is best known for documentaries like Amy, about the late Amy Winehouse, Senna, about Formula 1 race car driving legend Ayrton Senna, and a film about soccer great Diego Maradona.
The trailer...
As the curtain comes down on his 24 years of competitive play in professional tennis, Federer struggles to contain his emotions in what the doc’s producers call a home video never intended for public viewing. “I thought until this morning I had emotions in check, but I can feel it coming up,” a vulnerable Federer says at one point in the feature documentary as his final tournament match approaches.
Federer: Twelve Final Days is directed by Kapadia, who is best known for documentaries like Amy, about the late Amy Winehouse, Senna, about Formula 1 race car driving legend Ayrton Senna, and a film about soccer great Diego Maradona.
The trailer...
- 6/3/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"These are the nerves I'm gonna miss once I'm officially retired." Prime Video has revealed the main trailer for the sports documentary titled Federer: Twelve Final Days, about the tennis legend Roger Federer. It will be streaming later in June on Pv. From Academy Award-winning director Asif Kapadia and co-director Joe Sabia, this film intimately captures tennis icon Roger Federer during the final 12 days of his professional tennis career. Originally created as a home video never intended for public viewing, the film captures Federer at his most vulnerable and candid self, as he says his final goodbyes to a game and to all of the fans that shaped his life for the last two decades. The film will feature interviews from legendary rivals & friends Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray. And appearances from John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, and many others. In his time, Federer won 8 Wimbledon titles, and 103 singles titles on the Atp Tour,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
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