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New York Post
8 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Novak Djokovic admits his French Open loss ‘could have been the last match I ever played here'
Novak Djokovic alluded to a potential retirement following his loss at the French Open on Friday. Shortly after losing the semifinals against top-ranked Jannik Sinner, Djokovic paused and waved goodbye to the crowd while walking off the court. Djokovic, 38, was uncertain about his future in tennis when speaking to reporters, saying that the match could be his final time at the Roland Garros. Advertisement 3 Novak Djokovic holds a press conference after he lost his men's singles semifinal match against Jannik Sinner at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 6, 2025. AFP via Getty Images 'This could have been the last match ever I played here, so I don't know. That's why I was a bit more emotional even in the end,' Djokovic told reporters. 'If this was the farewell match of the Roland Garros for me in my career, it was a wonderful one in terms of the atmosphere and what I got from the crowd. 'Do I wish to play more? Yes, I do. But will I be able to play in 12 months' time here again? I don't know. That's all I can say for the moment.' Advertisement The 24-time major champion had a hard-fought match against Sinner, but it was ultimately not enough as the Italian beat Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (3). '[It] was a straight-set loss, but I feel like I did give him a run for his money, so to say,' Djokovic said. 'I tried to make him work till the last shot. I did what I could. This is sport. You have to just shake the hand of the better player and move on. 3 Novak Djokovic cheers the spectators after losing his men's singles semifinal match against Jannik Sinner on day 13 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 6, 2025. AFP via Getty Images 'I must say that I was proud of my effort tonight [and] in this tournament, considering I wasn't in great form coming into Roland Garros, but he was just too good for me tonight.' Advertisement Friday's match marks Jannik's fourth consecutive victory against Djokovic, with the Serbian now trailing the 23-year-old 4-5 in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series. 'Jannik is the kind of player who loves to play [at a] very fast pace the entire match. He's very physical. He's very fit, and he's striking the ball incredibly well,' Djokovic said. 'He seems to always be on good timing. Rarely he's off-balance, and he's just playing the tennis of his life. 3 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning his men's singles semi-final match against Novak Djokovic on day 13 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 6, 2025. AFP via Getty Images 'Wherever you play him, whatever surface, you know that you're going to get that fast pace the entire time, which for me I don't mind necessarily so much, because it makes me alert from the very beginning.' Advertisement Sinner is set to face off against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final on Sunday. 'These are rare and special moments,' Sinner told reporters. 'I'm very happy.'
NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Novak Djokovic Beats Alexander Zverev, Set To Face World No. 1 Jannik Sinner In French Open Semi-Final
Novak Djokovic beat Alexander Zverev to reach the semi-final of the French Open 2025 on Wednesday in Paris, becoming the oldest man to do so at Roland Garros since 1968 at the age of 38, according to the ATP Tour website. The 38-year-old delivered a tactically astute display to prevail 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 and reach a record-extending 51st Grand Slam semi-final. Djokovic successfully deployed a more varied approach to win the match and improve to 9-5 in his Lexus ATP Head2Head series with the German. "Especially during the last game, my tactic was just to play drop shots. So I played three or four in a row... Maybe you can't see it on TV, but there is a lot of wind from one side, so it gives the sensation that you must hit twice as hard. It was important to vary the game," Novak Djokovic said after his victory over Alexander Zverev. With his 101st victory at the clay-court major, three-time champion Djokovic set a semifinal meeting with top seed Jannik Sinner, who earlier eased past Alexander Bublik in straight sets. Djokovic and Sinner are tied at 4-4 in their head-to-head record. However, Sinner has won the last three meetings between the two players. Djokovic won their only meeting on clay in 2021. Sinner, currently 17-1 on the season according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index, joins countryman Lorenzo Musetti in the semifinals. It is the first time in the Open Era that two Italian men have reached the semifinals of the same Grand Slam event. "Evdently, there was a lot of pressure at the end, Zverev has been one of the best players in the world over the past six years. Matches like this tonight are the reason why I still want to play and compete," he added. Djokovic is chasing his first major title since the 2023 US Open. Carlos Alcaraz, defending champion at Roland Garros, and Sinner, between them, have won each of the five that followed. Listen to the latest songs, only on
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
French Open 2025: Novak Djokovic beats Alexander Zverev, set to face Jannik Sinner in semi-final
Novak Djokovic beat Alexander Zverev to reach the semi-final of the French Open 2025 on Wednesday in Paris, becoming the oldest man to do so at Roland Garros since 1968 at the age of 38, according to the ATP Tour website. The 38-year-old delivered a tactically astute display to prevail 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 and reach a record-extending 51st Grand Slam semi-final . Djokovic successfully deployed a more varied approach to win the match and improve to 9-5 in his Lexus ATP Head2Head series with the German. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "Especially during the last game, my tactic was just to play drop shots. So I played three or four in a row... Maybe you can't see it on TV, but there is a lot of wind from one side, so it gives the sensation that you must hit twice as hard. It was important to vary the game," Novak Djokovic said after his victory over Alexander Zverev. With his 101st victory at the clay-court major, three-time champion Djokovic set a semifinal meeting with top seed Jannik Sinner , who earlier eased past Alexander Bublik in straight sets. Live Events Djokovic and Sinner are tied at 4-4 in their head-to-head record. However, Sinner has won the last three meetings between the two players. Djokovic won their only meeting on clay in 2021. Sinner, currently 17-1 on the season according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index, joins countryman Lorenzo Musetti in the semifinals. It is the first time in the Open Era that two Italian men have reached the semifinals of the same Grand Slam event. "Evdently, there was a lot of pressure at the end, Zverev has been one of the best players in the world over the past six years. Matches like this tonight are the reason why I still want to play and compete," he added. Djokovic is chasing his first major title since the 2023 US Open. Carlos Alcaraz, defending champion at Roland Garros, and Sinner, between them, have won each of the five that followed.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alexander Zverev set to face Novak Djokovic in Roland Garros quarterfinal clash
Zverev and Djokovic set for Roland Garros quarterfinal Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic will meet in the quarterfinals of Roland Garros, a rematch of their Australian Open semifinal earlier this year. Djokovic retired from that match due to a left leg injury, but he enters the Paris encounter without reported health concerns and has not dropped a set in the tournament. Zverev, ranked World No. 3 in the PIF ATP Rankings, has also shown consistent form, losing only one set en route to the final eight. Djokovic holds an 8-5 advantage in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series, including a 1-1 split on clay. The two have not faced each other on clay since the 2019 Roland Garros semifinals, when Djokovic won in straight sets. Also read: Novak Djokovic finds his rhythm in Geneva as French Open looms by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Both players have demonstrated adaptability across all surfaces, though Roland Garros has historically favored Djokovic, who is on a 21-match winning streak at the venue. Zverev, however, has reached the semifinals or better in Paris each of the past four years. Djokovic's consistency versus Zverev's momentum The 24-time Grand Slam winner continues to produce high-level results despite a slow start to the season. Djokovic reached the Miami Masters 1000 final and recently secured his 100th tour-level title in Geneva. Live Events At Roland Garros, Djokovic's tactical strength and ability to move opponents around the court remain key elements of his success. While Zverev's game relies on a powerful serve and solid backhand, the German may have an edge in endurance and rally length due to his youth. Zverev dismissed suggestions that Djokovic could be considered a dark horse in this tournament. He named Carlos Alcaraz as the primary favorite, followed by Jannik Sinner , himself, and Djokovic in contention. Sinner meets Bublik in opposite quarterfinal On the other side of the draw, Jannik Sinner will face Alexander Bublik in the Roland Garros quarterfinals. Sinner is aiming for his first French Open title and his third consecutive Grand Slam championship. He has won all four matches in Paris with dominant performances, though he now meets an unpredictable opponent in Bublik. Also read: French Open players often make schedule requests. No one wanted to miss the Champions League final Bublik, playing in his first Grand Slam quarterfinal, has already eliminated two Top 10 seeds, Alex de Minaur and Jack Draper. Known for his powerful and unconventional playing style, Bublik could pose a challenge to Sinner's rhythm and consistency. Sinner holds a 3-1 advantage in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series. This will mark their first meeting on clay, with previous contests split between hard and grass surfaces. Sinner's campaign in Paris reflects his growth across surfaces, as he continues to pursue a Grand Slam title beyond his favored hard courts.
Hans India
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Monday's play suspended at Madrid Open after power cut
Monday's play at the Mutua Madrid Open has been suspended due to a significant power cut that is affecting parts of Spain and Portugal. Two singles matches and one doubles match at the ATP Masters 1000 event were underway when power was lost at 12:34 p.m. local time (4:05 PM IST). The cut is preventing the use of electronic line calling systems and also left a spider cam dangling over the court inside Monolo Santana Stadium, where Grigor Dimitrov led Jacob Fearnley 6-4, 5-4 when play was stopped. The No. 16 in the PIF ATP Rankings, Dimitrov held a match point on return at 5-3, 30/40 in the second set. Yet Fearnley then held serve and promptly reclaimed the break in the next game to keep alive his hopes of a comeback win in the pair's maiden Lexus ATP Head2Head meeting. Meanwhile Matteo Arnaldi was building confidently on his upset of Novak Djokovic on Court 4, where he was serving at 6-3, 3-2 against Damir Dzumhur before the power cut. When play resumes in Madrid, Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Lorenzo Musetti and Jack Draper vs. Matteo Berrettini are among the big-hitting showdowns on the Monday evening schedule in the Spanish capital. Sunday's highlight at the Madrid Open saw Alexander Zverev survive a major test from Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina where he earned a thrilling 2-6, 7-6(3), 7-6(0) third-round win. Zverev is a two-time champion in Madrid and is now on a seven-match winning streak, having won on home soil in Munich last week. The No. 2 in the PIF ATP Rankings fired 11 aces against Davidovich Fokina and committed 17 fewer unforced errors (28-45) to set a fourth-round clash against Argentine, Francisco Cerundolo who defeated Francisco Comesana in the Round of 32.
