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'Try to impersonate Iron Man': The tech that helped Djokovic win 23rd Grand Slam

Novak Djokovic has gone on to reveal the role of a small chip of metal taped to his chest, in what seems to be a slightly bizarre utilization of technology.

Novak Djokovic shows the number 23, number of Grand Slam titles won, as he celebrated a 3rd French Open title.(AFP)

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Published on Jun 12, 2023 04:31 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

ATP Finals: Thiem beats Nadal, Tsitsipas outlasts Rublev

Thiem beat the 20-time Grand Slam champion in straight sets and secured his spot in the semifinals while Tsitsipas outlasted tournament newcomer Andrey Rublev.

Dominic Thiem won the first set after coming from 5-2 down in the tiebreaker, saving two set points in the process.(Getty Images)

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Updated on Nov 18, 2020 10:04 AM IST

London | ByAssociated Press

Leander Paes stresses on learning something new during lockdown

“It is important to focus on learning new skills during the lockdown”, Paes said on how to best utilise this time away from tennis action and keep yourself active and mentally fit, as quoted by AITA’s official website.

Leander Paes in action.(Hindustan Times)

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Updated on May 04, 2020 11:26 PM IST

New Delhi | ByIndo Asian News Service

Maria Sharapova ‘legend with mind of champion’: Novak Djokovic

Five-time Grand Slam champion and former world number one Sharapova called time on her career after losing a long-term battle with shoulder trouble having amassed a total of 36 WTA titles, spending 21 weeks on top of the rankings and with a personal fortune estimated at $300 million.

File image: Russia's Maria Sharapova celebrates winning the US Open.(Action Images)

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Updated on Feb 27, 2020 10:14 AM IST

Paris | ByAFP

‘She smelled expensive’ - Naomi Osaka reveals Beyonce pep talk

The two-time Grand Slam champion, who will be defending her Australian Open title this month, bumped into Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z while still “depressed” after losing in the fourth round at the US Open.

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Updated on Jan 06, 2020 08:33 AM IST

Brisbane | ByAFP

Dominic Thiem confident ‘Big Three’ will be toppled at Slams

While the Austrian, Germany’s Alexander Zverev, Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas and others have had success at lesser tournaments, the big guns continue to dominate the majors.

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Updated on Jan 02, 2020 01:24 PM IST

Sydney | ByAFP

Sharapova to return next month as Brisbane wildcard

The five-times Grand Slam champion, who last played a competitive match in the first round of the U.S. Open in August, has dropped to 133rd in the world after a season in which injuries restricted her to eight tournaments.

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Updated on Dec 31, 2019 09:02 AM IST

Sydney | ByReuters

Roger Federer’s face to be minted on Swiss coin

The government says the 20-time Grand Slam champion is “probably Switzerland’s most successful individual sportsman, he is also the perfect ambassador for Switzerland.”

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Updated on Dec 02, 2019 06:38 PM IST

Bern | ByAssociated Press

Novak Djokovic thrashes Berrettini in ATP Finals opener

Novak Djokovic ruthlessly took Matteo Berrettini apart at the ATP Finals on Sunday as he began his quest to reclaim the number one ranking by winning his opening group match 6-2 6-1.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Italy's Matteo Berrettini in their ATP World Tour Finals(AP)

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Updated on Nov 10, 2019 09:37 PM IST

London | ByReuters

Paris Masters: Djokovic crushes Tsitsipas to set up Dimitrov semi-final

The 32-year-old, battling Rafael Nadal for the year-end world number one spot, dispatched Greek star Tsitsipas in only 58 minutes.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his quarter final match against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Nov 01, 2019 10:32 PM IST

Paris | ByAFP

Novak Djokovic ‘sincerely hopes’ Andy Murray can return to top in 2020

Andy Murray claimed his first ATP title since March 2017 earlier this month with victory over Stan Wawrinka in Antwerp.

Andy Murray of Britain gets ready to serve to Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland.(AP)

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Updated on Oct 28, 2019 11:38 PM IST

Paris | ByAgence France-Presse

Simona Halep mounts raging comeback for win over Bianca Andreescu

Andreescu, who at 19 is the youngest player in the draw, had a match point in the 12th game of the second set but was unable to convert and fell away after that.

Simona Halep of Romania gestures after defeating Bianca Andreescu of Canada.(AP)

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Updated on Oct 28, 2019 11:38 PM IST

Shenzhen | ByAgence France-Presse

Elina Svitolina eases past Karolina Pliskova in WTA finals

The eighth seed started her title defence impressively with a 7-6 (14/12), 6-4 win in one hour and 53 minutes at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre.

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina celebrates winning her match against Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Oct 28, 2019 08:08 PM IST

Shenzhen | ByAgence France-Presse

Federer beats De Minaur for ‘unbelievable’ 10th Basel title

The 38-year-old had to control his emotions as he drew a loud and heartfelt standing ovation from his home public during the presentation of his 103rd career trophy.

Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Australia's Alex de Minaur(REUTERS)

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Updated on Oct 28, 2019 08:48 AM IST

Basel | ByAFP

‘Was lying to the fans’: Former World Champion Dean Ambrose slams ‘stupid scripts’ in WWE

Now known as Jon Moxley in the rival industry AEW, Dean Ambrose has been quite vocal in his criticism of his former company WWE.

File photo of Dean Ambrose in action.(WWE)

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Updated on Oct 16, 2019 08:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Rafael Nadal out of Shanghai Masters with wrist injury

It is the second year in a row that the 19-time Grand Slam champion will have failed to appear in Shanghai.

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Updated on Oct 04, 2019 11:13 AM IST

Shanghai | ByAFP

Andy Murray says ‘naive’ to think he will return to top

Andy Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion, is on a long comeback trail after undergoing career-saving hip resurfacing surgery in January.

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Updated on Sep 22, 2019 03:36 PM IST

Zhuhai | ByAgence France-Presse

Roger Federer beats Nick Kyrgios to put Europe ahead in Laver Cup

The 38-year-old Federer had won his last two matches against Kyrgios in straight sets, but dropped the opener in a tie-break.

Team Europe's Roger Federer in action during his singles match against Team World's Nick Kyrgios(REUTERS)

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Updated on Sep 21, 2019 09:11 PM IST

Geneva | ByAFP

Jeff Hardy to make his WWE comeback but will there be another Hardy Boyz reunion?

There is some interesting news regarding Jeff’s contract with WWE. Fightful has reported that Jeff Hardy’s contract has been extended for another year due to his absence from a knee injury.

Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy with the tag team titles.(WWE)

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Updated on Sep 21, 2019 06:35 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

US Open final: ‘Was fighting like hell’- Daniil Medvedev thanks New York crowd for energy

Medvedev has experienced a love-hate relationship with fans at Flushing Meadows after an obscene gesture in a third-round match prompted loud boos, to which the Russian later responded with a taunt of his own.

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Updated on Sep 09, 2019 10:17 AM IST

New York | ByAFP

Serena Williams says her poor effort ‘inexcusable’ in US Open final

Williams had 33 winners but just as many unforced errors. She hit nine aces but misfired eight double faults and hit only 44 percent of her first serves. She dropped 30 of 43 points on her second serve.

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Updated on Sep 08, 2019 08:39 AM IST

New York | ByAFP

Serena Williams flies into semi-final, claims 100th US Open win

“I never thought that I would get to 100,” Williams said after the match, reflecting on the two decades she’s spent playing at Flushing Meadows. “It’s so special. I never want to let it go.”

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Updated on Sep 04, 2019 09:34 AM IST

New York | ByReuters

US Open 2019: Roger Federer irked by claims of schedule favouritism

Evans complained of fatigue and stiffness as he returned to the court barely 18 hours after his four-set win over Frenchman Lucas Pouille in the second round.

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Updated on Aug 31, 2019 05:10 AM IST

New York | ByAFP

Andy Murray claims first singles win since hip surgery in Mallorca

The 32-year-old Scot skipped playing at the U.S. Open, preferring instead to drop down to the ATP Challenger event on the holiday island to continue fine-tuning his game.

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Updated on Aug 26, 2019 11:47 PM IST

Reuters | ByAgencies

Novak Djokovic could face Roger Federer in US Open semis, Rafael Nadal in final

Djokovic, who defeated Federer last month in an epic Wimbledon final for his 16th Grand Slam crown, had the 20-time Grand Slam champion and third seed dropped into his half of the draw.

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, hits a forehand to Daniil Medvedev, of Russia.(AP)

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Updated on Aug 23, 2019 01:32 AM IST

New York | ByAgence France-Presse

Andy Murray to skip US Open doubles to focus on singles

The 32-year-old Scotsman lost in straight sets to old foe Richard Gasquet earlier this week in Cincinnati in what was his first competitive singles match since undergoing ‘life-changing surgery’.

Britain's Andy Murray will not compete in doubles at US Open.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Aug 16, 2019 08:12 PM IST

London | ByAFP

Rogers Cup: Maria Sharapova, Johanna Konta fall in Toronto

Estonian Kontaveit battled back from a set and a break down in the first-round match to defeat the five-time Grand Slam champion, who entered the tournament as a wild card.

aria Sharapova of Russia hits a shot against Anett Kontaveit.(AFP)

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Updated on Aug 06, 2019 02:00 PM IST

Toronto | ByReuters

Djokovic vows to win fans’ love with Federer record in view

Despite being outplayed by the 37-year-old Swiss for large parts of the knife-edge encounter, the top seed emerged victorious 7-6 (7/5), 1-6, 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 13-12 (7/3).

Serbia's Novak Djokovic raises the winner's trophy after beating Switzerland's Roger Federer(AFP)

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Published on Jul 15, 2019 09:32 AM IST

London | ByAFP

Andy Murray relishing prospect of playing with Serena Williams

Williams is also bidding for an eighth singles title at the All England Club while Murray is concentrating on doubles as he continues his comeback from a major hip surgery.

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Updated on Jul 04, 2019 10:55 AM IST

Reuters | ByReuters

Wimbledon 2019: Rafael Nadal beats Yuichi Sugita to set up Nick Kyrgios clash

Rafael Nadal set-up a Wimbledon second round blockbuster with bitter Australian rival Nick Kyrgios on Tuesday after seeing off Japanese qualifier Yuichi Sugita 6-3, 6-1, 6-3.

Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after beating Japan's Sugita Yuichi.(AP)

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Updated on Jul 02, 2019 11:32 PM IST

London | ByReuters

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Novak Djokovic has gone on to reveal the role of a small chip of metal taped to his chest, in what seems to be a slightly bizarre utilization of technology.

Thiem beat the 20-time Grand Slam champion in straight sets and secured his spot in the semifinals while Tsitsipas outlasted tournament newcomer Andrey Rublev.

“It is important to focus on learning new skills during the lockdown”, Paes said on how to best utilise this time away from tennis action and keep yourself active and mentally fit, as quoted by AITA’s official website.

Five-time Grand Slam champion and former world number one Sharapova called time on her career after losing a long-term battle with shoulder trouble having amassed a total of 36 WTA titles, spending 21 weeks on top of the rankings and with a personal fortune estimated at $300 million.

The two-time Grand Slam champion, who will be defending her Australian Open title this month, bumped into Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z while still “depressed” after losing in the fourth round at the US Open.

While the Austrian, Germany’s Alexander Zverev, Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas and others have had success at lesser tournaments, the big guns continue to dominate the majors.

The five-times Grand Slam champion, who last played a competitive match in the first round of the U.S. Open in August, has dropped to 133rd in the world after a season in which injuries restricted her to eight tournaments.

The government says the 20-time Grand Slam champion is “probably Switzerland’s most successful individual sportsman, he is also the perfect ambassador for Switzerland.”

Novak Djokovic ruthlessly took Matteo Berrettini apart at the ATP Finals on Sunday as he began his quest to reclaim the number one ranking by winning his opening group match 6-2 6-1.

The 32-year-old, battling Rafael Nadal for the year-end world number one spot, dispatched Greek star Tsitsipas in only 58 minutes.

Andy Murray claimed his first ATP title since March 2017 earlier this month with victory over Stan Wawrinka in Antwerp.

Andreescu, who at 19 is the youngest player in the draw, had a match point in the 12th game of the second set but was unable to convert and fell away after that.

The eighth seed started her title defence impressively with a 7-6 (14/12), 6-4 win in one hour and 53 minutes at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre.

The 38-year-old had to control his emotions as he drew a loud and heartfelt standing ovation from his home public during the presentation of his 103rd career trophy.

Now known as Jon Moxley in the rival industry AEW, Dean Ambrose has been quite vocal in his criticism of his former company WWE.

It is the second year in a row that the 19-time Grand Slam champion will have failed to appear in Shanghai.

Andy Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion, is on a long comeback trail after undergoing career-saving hip resurfacing surgery in January.

The 38-year-old Federer had won his last two matches against Kyrgios in straight sets, but dropped the opener in a tie-break.

There is some interesting news regarding Jeff’s contract with WWE. Fightful has reported that Jeff Hardy’s contract has been extended for another year due to his absence from a knee injury.

Medvedev has experienced a love-hate relationship with fans at Flushing Meadows after an obscene gesture in a third-round match prompted loud boos, to which the Russian later responded with a taunt of his own.

Williams had 33 winners but just as many unforced errors. She hit nine aces but misfired eight double faults and hit only 44 percent of her first serves. She dropped 30 of 43 points on her second serve.

“I never thought that I would get to 100,” Williams said after the match, reflecting on the two decades she’s spent playing at Flushing Meadows. “It’s so special. I never want to let it go.”

Evans complained of fatigue and stiffness as he returned to the court barely 18 hours after his four-set win over Frenchman Lucas Pouille in the second round.

The 32-year-old Scot skipped playing at the U.S. Open, preferring instead to drop down to the ATP Challenger event on the holiday island to continue fine-tuning his game.

Djokovic, who defeated Federer last month in an epic Wimbledon final for his 16th Grand Slam crown, had the 20-time Grand Slam champion and third seed dropped into his half of the draw.

The 32-year-old Scotsman lost in straight sets to old foe Richard Gasquet earlier this week in Cincinnati in what was his first competitive singles match since undergoing ‘life-changing surgery’.

Estonian Kontaveit battled back from a set and a break down in the first-round match to defeat the five-time Grand Slam champion, who entered the tournament as a wild card.

Despite being outplayed by the 37-year-old Swiss for large parts of the knife-edge encounter, the top seed emerged victorious 7-6 (7/5), 1-6, 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 13-12 (7/3).

Williams is also bidding for an eighth singles title at the All England Club while Murray is concentrating on doubles as he continues his comeback from a major hip surgery.

Rafael Nadal set-up a Wimbledon second round blockbuster with bitter Australian rival Nick Kyrgios on Tuesday after seeing off Japanese qualifier Yuichi Sugita 6-3, 6-1, 6-3.

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