Dominic Thiem was two sets and 2-1 down against Alexander Zverev, but showed steely determination and resiliency under immense pressure to recover and emerge victorious after a fifth-set tiebreak finish – winning the first Grand Slam of his career in a dramatic finale packed with unpredictable moments galore. Continue reading
The pair, who featured in the Adria Tour, revealed they have tested positive for coronavirus. They travelled to Croatia and Serbia for Novak Djokovic’s charity-themed tournament, which was criticised after evidence of no social distancing. Continue reading
The seven-time Grand Slam champion and current analyst believes the suspension is affecting younger tennis players more adversely than the greats they continue to chase in the rankings – as they’re restricted from gaining more playing experience. Continue reading
Novak Djokovic recovered from two sets to one down in a Grand Slam Final for the first time in his career (previously 0-7), earning a record-breaking eighth Australian Open title while sealing his 17th GS trophy with a five-set triumph 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 over a plucky Dominic Thiem – who was so close to his maiden Slam. Continue reading
Boris Becker believes it’s only a matter of time before ATP’s NextGen players begin surpassing the world’s current Big Three – naming fellow German Alexander Zverev and Dominic Thiem as two of the five who are to watch in 2020 and beyond. Continue reading
World number six Alexander Zverev didn’t play his best tennis but managed to came through another five-set battle 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 2-6, 6-3: this time against close friend Frances Tiafoe, booking his place in Round Three of the US Open.
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Two matches left. Tomorrow’s semi-final against Dominic Thiem and a Sunday final, weather permitting, are all that stand in Novak Djokovic’s way. He edges closer to making yet more history: being only the second player in history after Rod Laver, to hold all four Grand Slam titles simultaneously.
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Despite dropping his first set of the tournament, Novak Djokovic was clinically ruthless when he needed to be against exciting teenager Denis Shapovalov – winning 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 during the pair’s first meeting on Saturday morning.
