Novak Djokovic’s bid for a calendar Golden Grand Slam was dramatically ended by Alexander Zverev in the Olympics men’s singles semi-finals on Friday.
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Roger Federer withdraws from Tokyo Olympics
Roger Federer announced on Tuesday he has withdrawn from the upcoming Tokyo Olympics after a “setback” in his recovery from a knee injury.
Osaka withdraws from French Open, reveals ’bouts of depression’
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday following the bitter fall-out from her decision to boycott all media activity, revealing she has “suffered long bouts of depression” and will now “take some time away from the court”.
Osaka fined, could be thrown out of French Open for boycotting journalists
Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 by tennis’ Grand Slam organisers on Sunday and warned of possible ejection from the French Open and suspension from future majors.
Nadal claims 1,000th match win of career
Rafael Nadal secured the 1,000th Tour-level victory of his illustrious career on Wednesday, becoming the fourth man to reach that mark.
Serena Williams withdraws from French Open due to Achilles injury
Serena Williams ended her latest bid for a 24th Grand Slam title and withdrew from the French Open before her second-round match Wednesday because of an injured Achilles tendon.
Djokovic wins in Rome to claim record 36th Masters title
Novak Djokovic picked up where he left off before his US Open default two weeks ago, winning a fifth Italian Open title on Monday, days before the start of Roland Garros.
Djokovic disqualified from US Open after hitting official with ball
Novak Djokovic was sensationally disqualified from the US Open on Sunday after striking a female lines official in the throat with a ball.
No fans, no problem as ‘calm’ Serena wins on return
Serena Williams shrugged off the absence of fans to make a winning return from her six-month coronavirus layoff on Tuesday, defeating lowly ranked Bernarda Pera in three sets at the WTA Top Seed Open tournament in Kentucky.
Novak Djokovic wins 2020 Australian Open men’s final
Novak Djokovic defeats Dominic Thiem 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4 to win his 8th Australian Open.