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Novak Djokovic announces shock split from coach Goran Ivanisevic ahead of the French Open – ending a partnership that’s earned the World No 1 12 Grand Slam titles in six years * Novak Djokovic goes into the French Open as the World No 1 men’s singles player * Goran Ivanisevic was brought into his coaching team to help improve his serve  * Tennis player COLLAPSES mid-match at the Miami Open as medics rush to help Novak Djokovic has made the shock announcement on Instagram that he and long-time coach Goran Ivanisevic have ended their partnership after six years.  Djokovic and…

Novak Djokovic underwent surgery on his knee, the world number one said on Thursday, after he was forced to pull out of the French Open with an injury that could threaten his Wimbledon and Olympic chances. The injury, sustained in his fourth-round win over Francisco Cerundolo, ended the Serb’s quest to win a record-extending 25th Grand Slam trophy and will result in him losing his top ranking to Italian Jannik Sinner on Monday. The French Open said MRI results revealed that Djokovic, who played on with pain-killers, had suffered a torn medial meniscus that prompted him to take the decision.…

Novak Djokovic is set to MISS Wimbledon after undergoing knee surgery – with a comeback at next month’s Olympics firmly in focus * Djokovic finished his fourth-round match at Roland Garros before pulling out * Recovery time is between three and six weeks with Championships nearing * He hopes to be fit for the summer Olympics but will lose his world No 1 status Novak Djokovic is set to miss Wimbledon and aim his comeback towards the Olympics after having meniscus surgery in Paris on Wednesday. The 37-year-old withdrew from Roland Garros on Tuesday with a knee injury and made…

World number one Novak Djokovic admitted he was “worried” about his French Open title defence after falling to 44th-ranked Czech Tomas Machac in the Geneva semi-finals on Friday. Djokovic went down to a 6-4, 0-6, 6-1 loss having taken a late wildcard into the Swiss clay-court tournament in a bid to reverse an alarming dip in form ahead of Roland Garros where the 24-time Grand Slam champion has won three times. “Of course I’m worried. I haven’t been playing good at all this year,” said 37-year-old Djokovic. “I’ve had some good matches here and there but it is what it…

Novak Djokovic news confirmed as surprise announcement leaves tennis fans saddened The World No.1 has confirmed his plans for the next few weeks, leaving tennis fans disappointed. Tennis fans hoping to see Novak Djokovic back in action soon have had their hopes dashed, with the World No.1 confirming he’s skipping the Miami Open. Djokovic rarely plays both legs of the ‘Sunshine Double’ – Indian Wells and Miami – but his loss in the third round at Indian Wells sparked speculation he’d play in Miami as well. The 24-time grand slam champion hadn’t played since the Australian Open before heading to…

Jack Draper at Queen’s (Getty Images for LTA) He said: “If you want to be a top, top player in the world, you have to back up results week by week, day by day. You know you are in a great place and are one of the best in the world when you are able to do that. “Every day we are facing amazing tennis players who can beat you. If you are not quite on your game, for instance today, you lose the match. That is the next stage for me now. I want to try to go deep in…

PARIS — As Carlos Alcaraz began constructing his comeback in Sunday’s French Open final, a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Alexander Zverev for a first championship at Roland Garros and third Grand Slam title in all, there arrived the sort of magical shot the kid is making a regular part of his varied repertoire. It was a running, then sliding, down-the-line, untouchable forehand passing winner that Alcaraz celebrated by thrusting his right index finger overhead in a “No. 1” sign, then throwing an uppercut while screaming, “Vamos!” No, he is not ranked No. 1 at the moment —…

PARIS (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz plans to continue his tradition of celebrating Grand Slam titles with tattoos by getting ink of the date he won his first French Open championship and a drawing of the Eiffel Tower. That art, to help remember Sunday’s 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 comeback against Alexander Zverev in the final at Roland Garros, will go near Alcaraz’s left ankle. His right ankle already bears the date of his 2023 Wimbledon triumph and an image of a strawberry; his left arm carries the date of his first major trophy, which arrived at the 2022 U.S. Open.…

The 2024 French Open is over – but the fallout continues. Yesterday Carlos Alcaraz got the better of Alexander Zverev in a five-set final. Reigning champion Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal blew the tournament wide open and allowed Alcaraz to clinch his first Roland Garros title. The Spaniard, 21, fought hard to beat Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals, coming back from a set down to knock the Italian out at the penultimate hurdle. And he was made to work for his third Grand Slam triumph too having lost the second and third sets. The Australian Open is now the only major tournament…

Jack Draper says winning his first ATP title set him “free” of negativity and led to his stunning victory over Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz at Queen’s. New British men’s number one Draper, 22, earned a 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 victory over defending champion Alcaraz in the second round. Spain’s Alcaraz, 21, saved three match points at 5-2 before Draper served out from 0-30 to the delight of an ecstatic home crowd. It continued a memorable week for Draper after he claimed the first ATP title of his career at the Stuttgart Open on Sunday. On Monday, he was confirmed as his…