Novak Djokovic Admits To Making Mistakes, Breaking Isolation, But Is It All Believable?
Posted by Sean Randall on January 12th, 2022 @ 12:52 am
Novak Djokovic took to social media to make his case against all the allegations and heat he’s been getting.
In an Instagram post, Djokovic admits mistakes were made on his application and how he handled his isolation.
Djokovic said there was an in his Australian travel declaration — the wrong box for prior travel was ticked indicating the world No. 1 was home in Serbia 14 days prior to departure when …
Djokovic’s Mom: Maybe Novak Didn’t Know He Was Positive When He Went In Public [Video]
Posted by Staff on January 11th, 2022 @ 8:36 pm
For some reason, Novak Djokovic mom, Dijana, went on Australian TV this morning to discuss the case and and the situation with his son.
Dijana was asked about Novak’s appearance out in public after testing public to which she responded by suggesting maybe Novak didn’t know at the time that he was in fact positive!
“He didn’t know because when he realised he was positive then he go to isolation,” she said.
Is …
Andy Murray On Novak Djokovic: I Need Him To Answer Questions About His Isolation
Posted by Staff on January 11th, 2022 @ 8:22 pm
Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic go way back. Born just days apart, the two have been friends and rivals for years. And now with Djokovic the center of attention in the tennis world over his visa fight, Murray offered some words to the Serb.
“It’s positive that he’s not in detention anymore,” Murray said after his first round win in Sydney. “He won in court, so that’s a positive thing …
Novak Djokovic Leads Men’s Seeds At Australian Open
Posted by Staff on January 11th, 2022 @ 8:10 pm
Novak Djokovic is the top seed for a seventh time at the Australian Open. If the Serb is able to play — his fate rests in the hands of Australia’s Minister of Immigration Alex Hawke — he will bid for his 10th Australian Open title, and record 21st Grand Slam title.
Djokovic, though, has only practiced for two days in Australia due to his visa saga. But with that hopefully now …
Thankful Novak Djokovic Returns To RLA For Practice Following Court Appeal Victory
Posted by Staff on January 10th, 2022 @ 11:09 am
Following his big win in court, Novak Djokovic hit the tennis courts for a practice session on Rod Laver Arena.
The world No. 1 has been cooped up in the refugee hotel since Thursday, and finally got some fresh air and a chance to get on the court on which he’s won nine Australian Open titles.
“I’m pleased and grateful that the Judge overturned my visa cancellation,” Djokovic posted. “Despite …
Djokovic’s News Conference Stopped When COVID Timeline Question Comes Up
Posted by Sean Randall on January 10th, 2022 @ 10:59 am
Now that Novak Djokovic is free, he’ll have to explain his COVID positive test and why he was photographed around town, with others, as both positive and maskless!
And that question came up earlier today in a post-decision press conference with Novak’s family. When asked, his brother, Djordje, shut the event down. Haha.
The Djokovic family news conference finished abruptly after Novak's brother was questioned about the
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Judge Overturns Visa Cancellation, Novak Djokovic Can Play The Australian Open… For Now
Posted by Sean Randall on January 10th, 2022 @ 10:47 am
In a surprise turn of events (to me, at least), Novak Djokovic is a free man. For now.
Last night, in a lengthy hearing Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly overturned Djokovic’s cancelled visa. The judge’s decision was based on procedural error by the Australian Border Force officials during the period after which Djokovic landed.
The Serb wanted to delay anything until 8:30am to allow for lawyers, Tennis Australia and other …
Karatsev, Murray, Kyrgios v Fognini In ATP Sydney; Monfils, Isner In Adelaide 2
Posted by Staff on January 9th, 2022 @ 8:23 pm
The ATP field in Sydney has just one Top 20 player, that being Australian Open semifinalist Aslan Karatsev.
But the showdown of the week on either tour will take place with Australian Nick Kyrgios making his return to take on fellow looney toon Fabio Fognini.
The 26-year-old Kyrgios lost his last five tournament matches of 2021 with the US Open defeat to Roberto Bautista Agut and Laver Cup loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas …
Barty Withdraws From Sydney; Muguruza, Krejcikova, Raducanu Lead Field
Posted by Staff on January 9th, 2022 @ 7:18 pm
Following her Adelaide title, Ash Barty has withdrawn from the Sydney tune-up event. The tournament will still boast six of the Top 10 women including Garbine Muguruza, Barbora Krejcikova, Sofia Kenin and US Open champion Emma Raducanu.
Krejcikova will take Barty’s spot in the top of the draw as the third seed. The French champion could meet Adelaide finalist Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula or even Raducanu.
The 19-year-old Raducanu tested positive for …
Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime Lead Canada To ATP Cup Title Over Spain
Posted by Staff on January 9th, 2022 @ 2:57 pm
The ATP Cup belongs to Canada. The dynamite duo of Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime lead Canada to a 2-0 win over Spain Sunday in the ATP Cup final played in Sydney.
Shapovalov set the tone from the start topping Pablo Carreno Busta 6-4, 6-3. Then it was Auger-Aliassime clinching the crown with a 7-6(3), 6-3 victory over Roberto Bautista Agut.
“The emotions are unbelievable. There’s no better feeling than winning. We …
Monfils Victorious Over Khachanov For Adelaide Title, First Australian Crown
Posted by Staff on January 9th, 2022 @ 2:46 pm
Gael Monfils is already on the board with yet another January title. The Frenchman on Sunday took down Karen Khachanov 6-4, 6-4 to claim the Adelaide title.
The win was Monfils’ 11th of his career, first in Australia and first since 2020 Rotterdam. He didn’t drop a set all week.
“I want to say thanks to my team,” the 35-year-old Monfils told the crowd. “We have had some tough moments, we lost …
Happy Halep Wins First Title In Australia At Melbourne 1, Cruises Past Kudermetova
Posted by Staff on January 9th, 2022 @ 2:36 pm
For all her accomplishments, Simona Halep had never won a title in Australia. She changed that Sunday in Melbourne cruising past Veronika Kudermetova 6-2, 6-3 to collect her 23rd career trophy.
The former Australian Open finalist needed just 74 minutes to win her first title since 2020 September in Rome
After an injury-marred 2021, Halep was thrilled with her start to this season.
“The body is great, I feel good,” said Halep. “I …
Cahill-Led Anisimova Wins 2nd Career Title, Outlasts Sasnovich In Melbourne
Posted by Staff on January 9th, 2022 @ 12:20 pm
After a difficult few years, Amanda Anisimova is smiling and winning again. The American won her second career title Sunday at the Melbourne 2 event outlasting qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich 7-5, 1-6, 6-4.
Her previous title came at 2019 Bogota over 2.5 years ago, and this event was her first WTA semifinal in two years.
“To start off the year playing my first tournament with a title, it’s a really amazing feeling,” …
Barty Rolls Past Rybakina For Adelaide Title, Cements Favorite Australian Open Favorite Status
Posted by Staff on January 9th, 2022 @ 12:07 pm
Ash Barty rolled to her third title in her homeland, upended Elena Rybakina 6-3, 6-2 to take the Adelaide 500 title.
Barty, who later won the doubles as well, was tight with the Kazakh early on, until she pulled away at 3-all saving break chances and then winning seven straight games to seize control.
“We’ve obviously had a brilliant week, been able to work progressively through each match,” Barty said after the …
Nadal Wins 89th Career ATP Title, Takes Down Cressy In Melbourne
Posted by Staff on January 9th, 2022 @ 11:53 am
Rafael Nadal’s return to tennis couldn’t have gone better. In his first event since August, the former No. 1 rolled to the Melbourne warm-up title on Rod Laver Arena after toppling Maxime Cressy 7-6(6), 6-3.
Nadal only played three matches — received a bye and got a walkover — but didn’t drop a set. Today, he connected with nine aces, was broken once to go with 33 winners and just 7 …