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Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic splits with longtime coach Marian Vajda

Novak Djokovic and coach Marian Vajda are no longer working together, splitting up after 15 years and 20 Grand Slam titles.

Huge honour to become World No.1, says Russian tennis ace Daniil Medvedev

Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev has said that it is a huge honour for him to become the new world number one.He also said that this accolade comes with mixed emotions after what has happened in the last week between Russia and Ukraine."It's a huge honour to take over this spot. I'm sure everyone can understand it comes with mixed emotions that it happens this week. Thank you to my wife, team, sponsors, friends, & everyone that has helped along the way. It's a long journey and I look forward to the years ahead," tweeted Medvedev.Medvedev on Monday became the 27th player to reach No. 1 in the ATP Rankings. The 26-year-old (8,615 points) passed Serbian Novak Djokovic (8,465), who has held the top spot in men's tennis for a record 361 total weeks.Medvedev is the first player outside the 'Big Four' of Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray to hold the top spot in 18 years, three weeks and six days, since Andy Roddick on February 1, 2004.The last time there was a .

Daniil Medvedev dethrones Novak Djokovic to become World No 1

Daniil Medvedev on Monday became the 27th player to reach No. 1 in the ATP Rankings

Novak Djokovic to be replaced from No 1 by Daniil Medvedev after Dubai loss

Novak Djokovic will fall from No. 1 in the ATP rankings and be replaced by Daniil Medvedev after losing 6-4, 7-6 (4) to Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Championships.

Djokovic begins Dubai championship in style, beats Italy's Musetti

It was the 37-time ATP Masters 1000 winner's first outing of 2022 and he sealed victory in 74 minutes with the help of 13 winners including five aces

After Australian Open fiasco, Novak Djokovic set to play in Dubai

Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic, will return to competition on Monday when he begins his campaign at the Dubai Open on February 21, after courting controversy at the Australian Open last month.

Serum CEO Adar Poonawalla urges Djokovic to get vaccinated against Covid

Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on Thursday urged Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic to get vaccinated against Coronavirus.

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic likely to skip French Open, Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic said in an interview broadcast Tuesday that he is prepared to skip the French Open and Wimbledon if he is required to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, to play.

Novak Djokovic describes his Australia visa ordeal as unfortunate

An 11-day saga over Djokovic's entry visa ended with the Serb being deported for failing to meet Australia's strict Covid-19 vaccination requirements

ATP Rankings: Djokovic remains World No. 1, Federer hits 21-year low

The 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer has hit a 21-year low in the latest ATP rankings released while Serbia's Novak Djokovic remains World No. 1 despite not playing in the Australian Open

Federer, Djokovic congratulate Nadal on record 21st Grand Slam title win

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic congratulated Rafael Nadal, who won a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final of the Australian Open 2022 in Melbourne.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic feted in Montenegro amid new virus test doubts

Tennis star Novak Djokovic received honors at a small Adriatic Sea resort in Montenegro on Friday even as doubts re-emerged about positive Covid test he used to try to compete in the Australian Open.

Djokovic will be watching the Australian Open final, says Medvedev

The world number two Daniil Medvedev on Friday quipped that Novak Djokovic will be watching Sunday's Australian Open final as the Russian takes on Rafael Nadal in the summit clash.

Australian Open: Nadal through to final, on track for record 21st major

Nadal is tied with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic on 20 major singles titles

Novak Djokovic could play in France under latest vaccine rules

Djokovic was deported from Australia and barred from playing in the Australian Open this month for not meeting the country's strict Covid-19 vaccination rules

Novak's vaxxing questions

Djokovic claimed he did not know about his positive test, hardly an exoneration

Judges didn't consider "wisdom" of deporting Novak Djokovic

Three Australian Federal Court judges on Thursday revealed their reasons for backing a government order to deport tennis star Novak Djokovic

Djokovic's deportation over vaccine exposes Australian border debate

Weary after two years of some of the harshest Covid border restrictions, many Australians wanted Djokovic kicked out of their country for travelling to a tennis tournament without being vaccinated.

Djokovic lands in Serbia as questions arise over French Open

A handful of fans waving the Serbian flag greeted him at Belgrade's airport

Djokovic's French Open participation uncertain due to new vaccine pass law

The French Open is scheduled to take place in May