Archive for category: Novak Djokovic
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Djokovic withdraws from Shanghai Masters
World number 1 Novak Djokovic had to withdraw from one of his favourite tournaments in Shanghai because of a back injury. There had been signs of a back problem in his US Open final match against Spain’s Nadal and he had to withdraw from the Davis Cup semifinal match against [...] -
Australian Open to have the highest prize money ever
Australian Open 2012 will witness the highest prize money ever paid out to the players in history of tennis. It will be a total of A$26 million (US$25 million) and both men’s and women’s champions will be awarded a record A$2.3 million (US$ 2.18 million) each. In comparison, this year’s [...] -
Defending champion Novak Djokovic withdraws from China Open
BEIJING (AP) -- Top-ranked Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the China Open because of a back injury. -
UNICEF Ambassador Djokovic Pays Visit To a Serbian Kindergarten
Tennis champion Novak Djokovic, UNICEF National Ambassador for Serbia, has recently visited a unique kindergarten or “Pcelica” in Smederevo, about 50 kilometres south east of Belgrade. The most vulnerable and marginalised groups in the Republic of Serbia attend this kindergarten, including children with developmental disorders and disabilities. “I accepted UNICEF’s [...] -
Djokovic says back injury not too serious
World no.1 Novak Djokovic, who has been playing some outstanding tennis throughout this year so far, has probably escaped an injury scare. After having to had to withdraw from his Davis Cup semifinal match against the Argentine Del Potro at the beginning of the second set. But a couple of [...] -
Argentina stuns Serbia in Davis Cup
Argentina booked their place in the Davis Cup final after defeating Serbia in the semis. The key moment of the match came when world no.1 Novak Djokovic had to withdraw against Argentine Juan Martin del Potro, just at the beginning of the second set, when trailing 6-7 0-3. It was [...] -
Djokovic still not sure for Davis Cup semis
Serbian world no.1 Novak Djokovic is still not 100% sure whether he will play in the first Davis Cup semis singles match against Argentina. Djokovic, who just claimed his US Open title, might need a little break due to fatigue he’s been suffering from in the last few days. “Nole [...] -
Djokovic Sets Prize Money Earnings Record After Winning US Open
With the 2011 US Open victory, world no.1 Novak Djokovic surpassed Nadal’s last year’s earnings of $10.2 million with some more tournaments still to come. The 24 year old Serb earned himself $1.8 million after he defeated world no.2 Nadal in this year’s Open final and also secured a $500,000 [...] -
Djokovic slays Federer in “Emotional” US Open Semi-final
Tennis fans throughout the world were treated to a truly unforgettable US Open semi-final this afternoon as Novak Djokovic took Roger Federer all the way to the fifth set of their clash, finally getting the edge with a 6-7 (9), 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 7-5 win. In a match that was [...]
