Novak Djokovic loses to Luca Nardi at Indian Wells, biggest upset as world No.1 beaten by qualifying lucky loser, news

INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 11: Luca Nardi of Italy is congratulated by Novak Djokovic of Serbia after their match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 11, 2024 in Indian Wells, California. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by MATTHEW STOCKMAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

[ad_1] Qualifying lucky loser Luca Nardi scored the biggest win of his young career on Monday, stunning world number one Novak Djokovic 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 at the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters. The world number 123 from Italy ended the 11-match win streak of the veteran Serb at Masters events, with Nardi bettering the childhood tennis … Read more

Mystery Serbian report blames illness for Novak Djokovic surprise semi-final loss at the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic showing signs of illness and discomfort during the tournament. Photos: AFP and Getty Images

[ad_1] Forgive us if you’ve heard this before, but “a report from Serbia” has emerged involving Novak Djokovic. The world No. 1 of course suffered an unexpected semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open, the first time he had ever lost in a semi or final at Melbourne Park. Stream Over 50 Sports … Read more

Jannik Sinner’s emotional request to Nick Kyrgios after Australian Open victory

[ad_1] The tennis world wants Nick Kyrgios back in action. The 28-year-old has played just one competitive match since the beginning of 2023 as he continues to battle through a raft of injuries. Stream Over 50 Sports Live & On-Demand with Kayo. New to Kayo? Start Your Free Trial Today > He watched on throughout … Read more

Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner semi-final start time, score, blog, latest news, highlights

[ad_1] The present faces the future in a mouth-watering Australian Open semi-final as Novak Djokovic, two wins away from becoming the most prolific slam champion of all-time, battles the rising contender to his throne, Jannik Sinner. Follow live updates! Djokovic, 36, is bidding for a men’s or women’s record 25th grand slam title and a … Read more

Women’s semi-finals Talking Points and analysis, Qinwen Zheng into final as huge China audience back in love with tennis, Sinner vs Djokovic preview

Qinwen Zheng watching Li Na win the Australian Open ten years ago.

[ad_1] An instant after clinching a berth in her first grand slam final in Melbourne, ascending Chinese star Qinwen Zheng raised her arms in triumph before pumping her fists in sheer delight. The 21-year-old had just produced another superb performance to end the fairytale run of Dayana Yastremska, a qualifier from Ukraine who played the … Read more

Alexander Zverev domestic violence allegations, semi-final vs Daniil Medvedev, tournament uncomfortable if he makes final, latest tennis news

[ad_1] We would never want to suggest that the Australian Open would play favourites. But we’re sure they wouldn’t mind Daniil Medvedev notching up a win in Friday night’s semi-final. That’s because the noise around Alexander Zverev, the sixth seed playing under a dark cloud of multiple domestic violence accusations and an impending trial, will … Read more

Talking points, draw, Lleyton Hewitt statue, issues, Daniil Medvedev secret, latest news, analysis

[ad_1] In an age where older athletes are tossed aside similar to a child discarding its favourite old toy in favour of a new, shiny one, Indian doubles sensation Rohan Bopanna continues to defy belief. Bopanna, at the ripe age of 43, will sit atop the ATP men’s doubles ranking for the first time in … Read more

Nick Kyrgios may retire from professional tennis, future in the sport, commentator role, Olympics

[ad_1] Nick Kyrgios last played tennis in June last year in the first round of the Stuttgart Open. As it turns out, that may have been our last look at Kyrgios, the player, on a tennis court. The 28-year-old on Wednesday revealed his “time in the sport may be over” after sitting down with his … Read more

Sight at Rod Laver Arena exposes Australian Open scheduling farce, Novak Djokovic

[ad_1] Frustrated tennis fans with night session tickets for Rod Laver Arena were left waiting almost two hours to take their seats on Tuesday – begging Australian Open organisers to take action. “It’s frustrating. I thought extending the tournament was to take the strain off late night matches but it obviously hasn’t worked,” one man … Read more

Day 10 Talking Points and analysis, match length causing delays, stats, scheduling, Rod Laver Arena, Novak Djokovic, why so late

[ad_1] Midday arrivals at Melbourne Park on Tuesday might have been surprised to see Mark Philippoussis and Marcos Baghdatis knocking the ball around on Rod Laver Arena. In an Australian Open where farcical finishes well after midnight have again highlighted the challenges of scheduling, planning a legends doubles for 12pm was a head scratcher. The … Read more