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]Djokovic termed 'dinosaur' by own coach as Alcaraz warned about US Open threats
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 10:05 PM IST
Djokovic's coach sent a "threatening" message to Alcaraz warning him about two of opponents barring the 36-year-old who could disrupt his hopes in New York.
![Carlos Alcaraz has been warned about new US Open threats besides Novak Djokovic Carlos Alcaraz has been warned about new US Open threats besides Novak Djokovic](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/550x309/djoko_alcataz_revenge_1689907901664_1691425085702.jpg)
Why Djokovic's absence in ATP Toronto is good news for Alcaraz ahead of US Open
Carlos Alcaraz will begin his campaign in Canadian Open on Wednesday when he faces the winner of Bernabé Zapata Miralles and Ben Shelton
![If Carlos Alcaraz wins the tournament, he will be take his ranking tally from 6685 to 7675 If Carlos Alcaraz wins the tournament, he will be take his ranking tally from 6685 to 7675](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/national_bank_1691411206174_1691411213267.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 06:07 PM IST
'Federer, without a doubt': Berrettini’s colossal statement about childhood idol
Matteo Berrettini made a colossal statement about his childhood tennis idol Roger Federer during a recent interview.
![Matteo Berrettini spoke about Roger Federer. Matteo Berrettini spoke about Roger Federer.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/Fed_Ber_1691406304769_1691406313164.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 04:37 PM IST
Swiatek, Sabalenka learn path; Wozniacki begins comeback campaign in Montreal
The most significant part of the draw was the inclusion of former No.1 Caroline Wozniacki, who will kick start her comeback campaign on the WTA tour
![WTA Montreal event begins from August 7 onwards WTA Montreal event begins from August 7 onwards](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/148x111/montreal_1691321271016_1691321285640.jpg)
Published on Aug 06, 2023 05:06 PM IST
Roger Federer gives verdict on Carlos Alcaraz's Wimbledon final vs Djokovic
Federer opened up on his former coach's ‘Big Three’ comment, before he delivered his verdict on the Wimbledon final.
![Roger Federer finally had his say on that blockbuster Wimbledon final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic Roger Federer finally had his say on that blockbuster Wimbledon final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/148x111/federer_alca_djokoo_1691318237358_1691318247516.jpg)
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 06:05 PM IST
Gauff faces Sakkari for Citi Open title, Griekspoor vs Evans in men's final
Gauff advanced with a far more straightforward 6-3, 6-3 victory over defending champion Liudmila Samsonova.
![Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates winning a point against Liudmila Samsonova during Day 8 of the Mubadala Citi DC Open at Rock Creek Tennis Center (Getty Images via AFP) Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates winning a point against Liudmila Samsonova during Day 8 of the Mubadala Citi DC Open at Rock Creek Tennis Center (Getty Images via AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/148x111/MTS-SPO-TEN-WTA-CITI-OPEN-DAY-8-70_1691318967522_1691319008434.jpg)
Published on Aug 06, 2023 04:22 PM IST
AP |
Watch: Thiem cracks up at cheeky dig by Generali Open's winning opponent
Sebastian Baez crashed the party of the home favourite as he scripted a stunning straight-set win against Thiem in Generali Open final.
![Dominic Thiem's title drought continued since 2020 US Open win Dominic Thiem's title drought continued since 2020 US Open win](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/05/148x111/thiem_1691250829437_1691250846603.jpg)
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 09:54 PM IST
Alcaraz faces Rune threat as world no.1 begins bid for Canadian Masters title
The Canadian Masters will mark the beginning of Alcaraz's preparation for 2023 US Open
![This will be Carlos Alcaraz's second appearance in the ATP Masters 1000 event in Canada This will be Carlos Alcaraz's second appearance in the ATP Masters 1000 event in Canada](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/05/148x111/F2jAnPyX0AAAj_y_1691237594635_1691237601016.jpg)
Published on Aug 05, 2023 05:51 PM IST
Watch: Murray vs Fritz tie paused as climate protestors throw balls onto court
The incident had happened during the opening set when Murray was about to serve.
![Taylor Fritz beat Andy Murray 6-7(2), 6-3, 6-4 in the round of 16 match at Citi Open Taylor Fritz beat Andy Murray 6-7(2), 6-3, 6-4 in the round of 16 match at Citi Open](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/05/148x111/fritz_murray_1691228946565_1691228956505.jpg)
Published on Aug 05, 2023 03:22 PM IST
'We couldn't stand each other...': Federer on personal relationship with Nadal
Roger Federer revealed details about his personal relationship with Rafael Nadal.
![Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer during the 2022 Laver Cup.(REUTERS) Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer during the 2022 Laver Cup.(REUTERS)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/default/148x111.jpg)
Published on Aug 05, 2023 01:53 PM IST
Taylor Fritz wins twice to reach the DC Open semifinals, Tiafoe loses in semis
Fritz vs. Murray was one of several matches wiped out by rain on Thursday, jumbling the schedule and forcing some players to compete twice on Friday.
![Taylor Fritz, of the United States, celebrates after defeating Andy Murray, of Britain, at the DC Open tennis tournament(AP) Taylor Fritz, of the United States, celebrates after defeating Andy Murray, of Britain, at the DC Open tennis tournament(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/05/148x111/APTOPIX-Washington-Tennis-0_1691197413752_1691197472700.jpg)
Published on Aug 05, 2023 06:40 AM IST
AP |
Roger Federer's ex-coach reveals new Big Three as Carlos Alcaraz issued warning
The Croatian’s list of future big 3 includes Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune
![Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his final match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic(REUTERS) Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his final match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic(REUTERS)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/default/148x111.jpg)
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 09:22 PM IST
'Midlife crisis after Alcaraz loss': Djokovic's shocking new look before US Open
On Friday, a video went viral on internet of Djokovic's first training session since that loss to Carlos Alcaraz in Wimbledon.
![Novak Djokovic's new look days after Wimbledon heartbreak sends fans into overdrive Novak Djokovic's new look days after Wimbledon heartbreak sends fans into overdrive](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/04/148x111/image_-_2023-08-04T194235074_1691158431959_1691158432268.jpg)
Published on Aug 04, 2023 08:19 PM IST
Federer opens up on Wimbledon return after retirement, sitting in Royal Box
Roger Federer is approaching a year since the official announcement of his retirement prior to last year’s Laver Cup.
![Eight-time champion Roger Federer was at the Wimbledon last month Eight-time champion Roger Federer was at the Wimbledon last month](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/04/148x111/F0MX6MYWcAADf1P_1688476107297_1691157227596.jpg)
Published on Aug 04, 2023 07:28 PM IST
Federer explains why Nadal was toughest opponent and it will leave you in splits
Roger Federer named Rafael Nadal as his toughest opponent and also explained the reason behind picking the Spaniard.
![Roger Federer named Rafael Nadal as his toughest opponent. Roger Federer named Rafael Nadal as his toughest opponent.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/04/148x111/TENNIS-ATP-LAVER-GBR-74_1664213643760_1664213643760_1691136722896.jpg)
Published on Aug 04, 2023 01:53 PM IST
Jessica Pegula cruises into the DC Open quarterfinals
The fourth-ranked women’s player in the world and tournament’s top seed shook off a slow start, beating fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4.
![Jessica Pegula of the United States returns a shot to Peyton Stearns of the United States(Getty Images via AFP) Jessica Pegula of the United States returns a shot to Peyton Stearns of the United States(Getty Images via AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/04/148x111/MTS-SPO-TEN-WTA-CITI-OPEN-DAY-6-8_1691111770204_1691112015898.jpg)
Published on Aug 04, 2023 06:56 AM IST
AP |
Andy Murray wins his first match at the DC Open in straight sets
Murray rallied to win the first-set tiebreak and broke Nakashima early in the second on the way to a 7-6(5), 6-4 victory.
![Britain's Andy Murray celebrates(AFP) Britain's Andy Murray celebrates(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/03/148x111/TENNIS-GBR-WIMBLEDON-194_1688492149656_1691027632379.jpg)
Published on Aug 03, 2023 07:26 AM IST
AP |
Nick Kyrgios silences critic with stinging tweet after Canadian Masters
Nick Kyrgios pulled out of Canadian Masters due to injury issues.
![Australia's Nick Kyrgios speaks during a press conference(AFP) Australia's Nick Kyrgios speaks during a press conference(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/02/148x111/TENNIS-GBR-WIMBLEDON-80_1690988201541_1690988390357.jpg)
Published on Aug 02, 2023 08:32 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
Murray's honest confession over Alcaraz vs Djokovic Wimbledon final: ‘I wish…’
Andy Murray spoke in detail about the final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final.
![Andy Murray (R) attended the final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic(AP) Andy Murray (R) attended the final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/02/148x111/Collage_Maker-02-Aug-2023-02-39-PM-2780_1690967411066_1690967417391.jpg)
Published on Aug 02, 2023 02:54 PM IST
Defending champion Pablo Carreno Busta out of ATP Toronto Masters
A nagging injury has seen Busta play just four matches this season, most recently a three-set defeat to France's Richard Gasquet in Rotterdam in February.
![Pablo Carreno Busta, of Spain(AP) Pablo Carreno Busta, of Spain(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/02/148x111/Carreno_Busta_1690944439105_1690944439289.jpg)
Published on Aug 02, 2023 08:20 AM IST
AFP |
'Alcaraz at his best is better than anyone. Even Djokovic can’t match him'
The former US Open semifinalist, admitted that Alcaraz has impressively implemented qualities of the Big Three in his game at a very young age.
![Carlos Alcaraz defied all odds to take down Novak Djokovic at the SW19 to claim his maiden Wimbledon title Carlos Alcaraz defied all odds to take down Novak Djokovic at the SW19 to claim his maiden Wimbledon title](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/01/148x111/djoko_alcataz_revenge_1689907901664_1690881065108.jpg)
Published on Aug 01, 2023 02:56 PM IST
Wimbledon sensation Eubanks explains why Djokovic is greatest of all-time
Eubanks, at the same time, admitted that Roger Federer has had the “biggest impact” on the game of tennis
![With 23 Grand Slam titles to his name, Novak Djokovic is one of the best tennis players in the history of the sport.(Action Images via Reuters) With 23 Grand Slam titles to his name, Novak Djokovic is one of the best tennis players in the history of the sport.(Action Images via Reuters)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/default/148x111.jpg)
Published on Aug 01, 2023 12:35 PM IST
Novak Djokovic makes surprising addition to US Open 2023 plans
Novak Djokovic is all set to return to U.S soil for the first time in two years after having missed last year's North American hardcourt swing
![Novak Djokovic has left everyone surprised with his new US Open plan(REUTERS) Novak Djokovic has left everyone surprised with his new US Open plan(REUTERS)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/default/148x111.jpg)
Published on Aug 01, 2023 10:28 AM IST
Tennis fans in DC are warned that Svitolina and Azarenka won't shake hands
Svitolina said she was assured by WTA Chairman that there would be a message delivered to the Washington crowd before her match versus Azarenka — and there was.
![Victoria Azarenka (L) and Elina Svitolina (UKR) (R) walk past one another without shaking hands after their match on day three of the Mubadala Citi DC Open(USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con) Victoria Azarenka (L) and Elina Svitolina (UKR) (R) walk past one another without shaking hands after their match on day three of the Mubadala Citi DC Open(USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/default/148x111.jpg)
Published on Aug 01, 2023 09:10 AM IST
AP |
Watch: Tennis player collapses during Citi Open match, forced to retire
The incident happened just weeks after the 23-year-old incurred an alarming situation during his 2023 Wimbledon opener against Frances Tiafoe.
![The incident happened that just week after he faced breathing issues during Wimbledon The incident happened that just week after he faced breathing issues during Wimbledon](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/01/148x111/yibing_1690852447627_1690852459913.jpg)
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 08:19 AM IST
Digvijay Pratap Singh named in India's squad for Davis Cup tie against Morocco
Sumit Nagal, Sasikumar Mukund, Yuki Bhambari, Ramkumar Ramanathan and Rohan Bopanna were also picked for the tie to be played on September 16 and 17.
![Digvijay Pratap Singh was the only new addition(Twitter/Indian Tennis Daily) Digvijay Pratap Singh was the only new addition(Twitter/Indian Tennis Daily)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/31/148x111/FyE-_bHagAACznj_1690795671383_1690795676081.jpg)
Published on Jul 31, 2023 03:03 PM IST
PTI |
Nick Kyrgios burns ex-American star for brutal retirement, Pokemon tattoo dig
Nick Kyrgios had recently dropped a retirement bombshell last week as he pointed towards the "out of control" tennis schedule.
![Nick Kyrgios revealed that owing to the hectic schedule he doesn't see himself playing till the age of 33. Nick Kyrgios revealed that owing to the hectic schedule he doesn't see himself playing till the age of 33.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/31/148x111/image_-_2023-07-31T133341343_1690790907286_1690790907446.jpg)
Published on Jul 31, 2023 01:46 PM IST
Watch: Wawrinka left heartbroken, reduced to tears after title loss in Umag
The former World No. 3 Wawrinka was hoping to win his first ever ATP title since his victory in Geneva in 2017 and become the oldest title holder at 38
![Stan Wawrinka was denied a shot at winning his first tour-level title since 2017 Stan Wawrinka was denied a shot at winning his first tour-level title since 2017](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/31/148x111/wawrinka_1690769364343_1690769371794.jpg)
Updated on Jul 31, 2023 10:35 AM IST
Top-ranked Iga Swiatek routs Laura Siegemund 6-0, 6-1 at home in Warsaw final
The French Open champion didn’t lose a set over the course of the tournament. Swiatek has also won at Doha and Stuttgart this year.
![Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates her victory after winning the final match at the WTA250 Poland Open tennis tournament In Warsaw, Poland(AP) Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates her victory after winning the final match at the WTA250 Poland Open tennis tournament In Warsaw, Poland(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/31/148x111/Poland-Tennis-7_1690768339886_1690768392714.jpg)
Published on Jul 31, 2023 07:26 AM IST
AP |
Taylor Fritz wins the Atlanta Open for his sixth career ATP Tour title
Fritz tuned up for the U.S. Open with his second victory of the season on hard courts, having won the Delray Beach title in February.
![Taylor Fritz celebrates after defeating J.J. Wolf in two sets during the ATP Atlanta Open semi-finals at Atlantic Station on July 29(Getty Images via AFP) Taylor Fritz celebrates after defeating J.J. Wolf in two sets during the ATP Atlanta Open semi-finals at Atlantic Station on July 29(Getty Images via AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/31/148x111/MTS-SPO-TEN-ATLANTA-OPEN-SEMI-FINALS-26_1690768135114_1690768199702.jpg)
Published on Jul 31, 2023 07:22 AM IST
AP |