Novak Djokovic
Wimbledon cancelled for the first time since World War II due to coronavirus
Wimbledon has been cancelled, due to the coronavirus pandemic, for the first time since the Second World War, with All England Club chiefs making the tough decision at an emergency board meeting on Wednesday.
Imperious Novak Djokovic marks Stefanos Tsitsipas as future world No.1
Stefanos Tsitsipas has what it takes to win Grand Slam titles and become a future world number one, top-ranked Novak Djokovic said after downing the Greek to win the Dubai Tennis Championships title on Saturday.
Novak Djokovic: Maria Sharapova ‘legend with mind of champion’
Novak Djokovic hailed Maria Sharapova as a “legend” with “the mind of a champion” after the Russian superstar announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 32 on Wednesday.
Rafael Nadal cruises into quarter-finals at Acapulco tennis
World number two Rafael Nadal stepped up his bid for a third ATP Mexico Open title with an impressive display of serving and shotmaking to beat Serbian youngster Miomir Kecmanovic on Wednesday.
Novak Djokovic sizzles into Dubai second round
Novak Djokovic continued his hot early season form on Monday, cruising past Tunisian wild card Malek Jaziri 6-1, 6-2 into the second round of the Dubai Championships.
Novak Djokovic laments Roge Federer’s absence in Dubai
Novak Djokovic admitted on Sunday he will miss injured rival Roger Federer as he prepares to begin his charge for the Dubai Championships.
Novak Djokovic says tough childhood made him a fighter
All-conquering Novak Djokovic Sunday said a turbulent childhood where he had to queue for milk and bread in war-torn Serbia made him hungry for success after he fought back from the brink to win his eighth Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic edges Dominic Thiem to win 8th Australian title
Novak Djokovic, who will return to the world number one ranking on Monday, kept his nerves as he rallied from a set down to beat fifth seed Dominic Thiem in the Australian Open final on Sunday, winning 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4.
Roger Federer has no plan to retire
Injury-hit Roger Federer said he had no plans to retire and insisted he was still in good enough shape to win Grand Slams after crashing out of the Australian Open semi-finals to Novak Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic powers past Roger Federer into Australian Open final
Novak Djokovic shattered the hopes of ailing rival Roger Federer Thursday to sweep into a record eighth Australian Open final and move closer to his 17th Grand Slam crown.
Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer to reach 8th Australian Open final
Novak Djokovic shattered the hopes of ailing rival Roger Federer Thursday to sweep into a record eighth Australian Open final and move closer to his 17th Grand Slam crown.
Dominic Thiem knocks Rafael Nadal out of Australian Open
Rafael Nadal was left to rue missed opportunities following a marathon 6-7 (3-7) 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-7 (6-8) loss to Dominic Thiem in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.
Roger Federer produces miracle to beat Tennys Sandgren at Australian Open
Roger Federer defied age and logic once again to save seven match points before beating unseeded American Tennys Sandgren in a sensational Australian Open quarter-final.
Australian Open: Rafael Nadal crushes Pablo Carreno Busta after watching Roger Federer five-set epic
Top seed Rafael Nadal routed fellow Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta for the loss of just seven games at the Australian Open Saturday despite staying up late to watch Roger Federer's five-set epic the night before.
Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev battles nosebleed, resistance to progress
Fourth seed Daniil Medvedev overcame a nosebleed and stiff resistance from Spanish qualifier Pedro Martinez Thursday to book his Australian Open third round ticket.
Novak Djokovic romps past Tatsuma Ito into Australian Open round three
Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic weathered a testing second set and breezy conditions to crush Japanese wildcard Tatsuma Ito and reach the Australian Open third round on Wednesday.
Jannik Sinner revels in Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal praise after first Slam win
Fast-rising teenager Jannik Sinner won his first Grand Slam match Tuesday and basked in praise from Roger Federer, who said “we’ll see a lot more of” the Italian.
Rafael Nadal renews call for ATP Cup and Davis Cup to merge
World number one Rafael Nadal renewed his call Sunday for the new ATP Cup to merge with the Davis Cup, urging tennis chiefs to fix it “for the health of our sport”.
Recent Stories
Nigeria summons Chinese envoy over allegations of maltreatment of nationals in China
The government’s expression is coming after the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, assured on his verified Twitter handle that he was going to engage the Chinese Government over the allegations immediately.
Shell equips three hospitals, provides eight vehicles
The companies, comprising: The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company and Shell Nigeria Gas, also joined other players in the oil and gas industry to support the Federal Government with $30 million to stop the spread of the deadly disease.
Rivers relaxes restrictions for Easter celebrations, others
The Rivers State Government has temporarily relaxed the restrictions on large religious gatherings to enable Christians carry out their religious obligations during the Easter Period.
ADC berates Lagos governor over inadequate palliatives for residents
The Lagos State chairman, African Democratic Congress (ADC), Olayiwola Abisoye, has berated the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu for not putting in place adequate palliative measures and appropriate stimulus packages before rolling out the stay-at-home order over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oyo extends curfew over coronavirus
The Oyo State Government on Thursday extended the curfew imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
Most Popular
100 Taliban prisoners released in attempt to revive peace plan
The Afghan government has freed 100 Taliban prisoners as a first step in a peace process with the hardline Islamists, despite the group earlier walking out of talks on a planned prisoner exchange crucial to moving to a plan to end years of war.
Damien Duff, John O’Shea join Republic of Ireland coaching staff following Kenny appointment
Former Republic of Ireland internationals Damien Duff and John O'Shea have joined their country's coaching staff following the appointment of Stephen Kenny as manager on Sunday.
Malawi police train migration journalists on coronavirus containment strategy
The Police Authority in Malawi has shared a containment strategy against the deadly COVID-19 with migration journalists.
Mido: Liverpool can’t stop Mo Salah from playing for Egypt at Afcon
Former Egypt international Ahmed ‘Mido’ Hassan has warned Liverpool that they can’t keep Mohamed Salah from competing at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Nduka Ugbade: Kelechi Iheanacho not an outright striker
Former Super Eagles star and Golden Eaglets Assistant coach, Nduka Ugbade, has revealed why Kelechi Iheanacho has not been playing to his full potential at the English Premier League.