Novak Djokovic shows champion’s mentality as he comes from two sets down to win the French Open

There are those who cast Novak Djokovic as the pantomime villain of tennis, in which case they should be telling Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal: ‘He’s behind you!’ Another indefatigable comeback saw him win the French Open final, putting Djokovic on 19 Grand Slam titles versus the 20 of his two great rivals. This, however, … Read more

Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from Berlin tournament confirmed… casting doubt on Wimbledon appearance

German Open confirms Naomi Osaka won’t take part next week following the 23-year-old’s withdrawal from the French Open due to mental health concerns… with Wimbledon just three weeks away The tournament organisers wished Naomi Osaka the best for the rest of 2021 The German Open starts on 14 June – just two weeks before Wimbledon … Read more

Novak Djokovic powers into French Open fourth round via straight sets victory over Ricardas Berankis

Novak Djokovic powers into French Open fourth round via straight sets victory over Lithuania’s Ricardas Berankis without facing a single break point… and world No 1 will face Italian surprise package Lorenzo Musetti next Novak Djokovic beat Ricardas Berankis in his French Open third round clash The world No 1 won 6-1 6-4 6-1 and didn’t face … Read more

Novak Djokovic through to the third round of the French Open after beating Pablo Cuevas

Novak Djokovic through to the third round of the French Open after beating Pablo Cuevas in straight sets Novak Djokovic produced a clinical display to beat Pablo Cuevas 6-3, 6-2, 6-4  Djokovic will now face Lithuania’s Ricardas Berankis in the third round  Berankis beat Australian James Duckworth 7-5 2-6 7-6(4) 6-0 to set up the clash By … Read more

Novak Djokovic hails ‘brave’ and ‘bold’ Naomi Osaka for opening up on her struggles with depression

Novak Djokovic hails ‘brave’ and ‘bold’ Naomi Osaka for opening up on her struggles with depression and anxiety as world No 1 says he ‘hopes she’ll come back stronger’ after withdrawing from the French Open Novak Djokovic hailed Naomi Osaka for opening up on her mental health battle Osaka withdrew from the French Open due … Read more

Djokovic marks first ever men’s night session on Court Philippe-Chatrier with effortless victory

World No 1 Novak Djokovic marks first ever men’s night session on Court Philippe-Chatrier with effortless victory over Tennys Sandgren Djokovic kicked off his French Open campaign with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 win  No spectators allowed on Philippe Chatrier court due to a 9pm local curfew  He next faces Cuevas on his way to a … Read more

Novak Djokovic finishes French Open preparations as he clinches 83rd ranking title in Belgrade

Novak Djokovic clinches his 83rd ranking title with victory in Belgrade as he completes his preparations and sets sights on winning the French Open for the first time in five years Novak Djokovic secured the Belgrade Open with victory over Alex Molcan  The Serbian now sets his sights on next week’s French Open at Roland … Read more

BORIS BECKER: Naomi Osaka’s press ban at the French Open is wrong

As someone who began facing very large press conferences at the age of seventeen I can understand why they might make Naomi Osaka uneasy. Yet I cannot agree with her refusing to speak to the media at the forthcoming French Open, as she announced this week. When I heard about it my first thought is … Read more

French Open: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic placed in the same side of the draw

History made! Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer are ALL placed on same side of the draw for first time ever at French Open as repeat of 2020 final is ruled out with Serb and Spaniard due to meet in semis Both men’s and women’s main draw has been made for the 2021 French … Read more