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Down two sets, Djokovic tops Sinner; 26th Wimbledon win in a row

It says a lot about Novak Djokovic that a two-sets-to-none hole at Wimbledon on a day he was hardly at his best likely left no one thinking the ultimate outcome was a forgone conclusion. A lot about his pre-eminence at the All England Club in recent years. A lot about his history of overcoming that sort of deficit. A lot about his ability to adjust, to adapt, to right himself quickly. A lot about what might happen if or, rather, when he got back into the match and it eventually went to a fifth set. And so it was that Djokovic spotted 10th-seeded Jannik Sinner of Italy that huge lead Tuesday, then worked his way all the way back to pull away and win 5-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 at Centre Court, earning an 11th semifinal berth at Wimbledon with his 26th consecutive victory at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament. Among men, only Roger Federer, with 13, has made more semifinal appearances at the place. Among men, only Federer, with eight, has won more championships than the seven that ..

Wimbledon: Djokovic downs Kecmanovic; Sinner sets blockbuster Alcaraz clash

The six-time champion Novak Djokovic produced a masterclass on the grass court at Wimbledon, where the top seed breezed into the fourth round after a win against Miomir Kecmanovic on Centre Court

Wimbledon 2022: Djokovic storms to fourth round defeating Kecmanovic

Defending champion Novak Djokovic romped to victory against Miomir Kecmanovic at the grass-court major, reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon on Friday.

Novak Djokovic makes more history with 1st round win at Wimbledon

These days, Novak Djokovic makes history just about every time he wins another match. On Monday, the top-ranked Serb did just that at Wimbledon. Djokovic, a six-time champion at the All England Club, beat Kwon Soon-woo 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court, his 80th victory at the grass-court major. With it, he became the first man or woman to win that many matches at each of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Djokovic was playing for the first time since losing to Rafael Nadal last month in the French Open quarterfinals. It didn't all go his way on Monday, however. With the roof closed because of sporadic rain, Kwon was able to pick his spots with his booming forehand. It all came together in the second set, and even continued into the third, but Djokovic stepped it up and played like he usually plays in southwest London unbeatable. Djokovic has won the last three Wimbledon titles and is going for his seventh overall. That would put him in a tie for the second most with Pete .

Djokovic, Nadal start Wimbledon without playing a match in build-up

Djokovic's main threat for the men's singles title will be former champion Rafael Nadal, who is having a unique year of his own

Wimbledon 2022: Schedule, venue, seeding and everything you need to know

The craze around the tournament, which is famous for players dressed in dazzling whites, has increased even more. Here's all you need to know about the 2022 edition of the grass-court Grand Slam

Wimbledon 2022: Seven things that make this grass-court Grand Slam unique

Leading Russian Tennis players like the world number 8 Andrey Rublev, world no. 22 Karen Khachanov and even the reigning world number one Daniil Medvedev won't be able to take part in the Championship

ATP Rankings: Daniil Medvedev dethrones Djokovic to regain World No 1 spot

For the first time in 19 years, none of the 'Big Three' - Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer - occupy the first two spots

French Open 2022: Five things that made it different from previous editions

Here's a list of top five things that have made the French Open 2022 worth watching and following. India's Rohan Bopanna has also made it to this list. Read and find out how and why?

French Open: Rafael Nadal beats World No 1 Djokovic, enters semi-finals

In a remarkable victory, 13-time champion Rafael Nadal has beaten World number 1 Novak Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 to enter the semi-finals of the French Open

Nadal to face Djokovic in quarterfinals at French Open on Tuesday

Nadal got through his first serious test of this French Open by edging No. 9 seed Auger-Aliassime 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 across nearly 4 1/2 hours

Rafael Nadal joins Novak Djokovic in fourth round at Roland Garros

No. 5 Rafael Nadal moved into the fourth round at Roland Garros by beating Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-2, 6-4

French Open 2022: Novak Djokovic beats Nishioka, storms into round 2

World Number 1 Novak Djokovic defeated Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka to register a thumping straight-set win in the opening round of the ongoing French Open 2022

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal seeded to meet in French Open quarterfinals

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, will have his task cut out at the French Open beginning on May 22 as he could face 13-time Roland Garros winner Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals

Murray sets up mouth-watering clash against No.1 Djokovic in Madrid

A resurgent Andy Murray of Great Britain defeated Denis Shapovalov of Canada 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 to reach the third round at the Madrid Open, an ATP 1000 tournament.

Djokovic tops Monfils in Madrid Open in his 'best' match of year

"I would probably rate it as the best performance of the year. I felt very good on the court," Djokovic said after saving all five break points he faced against the 21st-ranked Gael Monfils

Nadal, Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players amid Ukraine war

The prominent players affected by the ban include reigning U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, and French Open runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who are all from Russia

Serbia vs Spain in Davis Cup group stage; Nadal-Novak matchup on the cards

Serbia and Spain will square off in the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals, organizers said after holding a draw. That could mean a matchup of Novak Djokovic against Rafael Nadal when their nations play as part of Group B along with Canada and South Korea in Valencia from Sept. 14-18. Nadal did not play for Spain last year; Djokovic helped Serbia reach the semifinals. Group A, hosted by Bologna, will include Croatia last year's runner-up along with Italy, Argentina and Sweden. Group C, in Hamburg, will pit Germany against France, Belgium and Australia. Britain, the United States, Kazakhstan, and the Netherlands will play in Group D in Glasgow. Serbia was in the draw to replace Russia, last year's champion, after it was expelled by the International Tennis Federation for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The top two teams of each group will advance to the knockout rounds, including quarterfinals, semifinals and final to be played in Spain's southern city of Mlaga from Nov. 21-27.

Novak Djokovic sweats it out in comeback three-setter to reach Serbia Open

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic dug deep for the second match in a row to reach the semifinals of the Serbia Open with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 win over Miomir Kecmanovic.

Novak Djokovic regains No.1 ATP ranking; Taylor Fritz biggest mover

Serbian tennis stalwart Novak Djokovic has wrested back his world No.1 spot on the ATP Rankings from Russia's Daniil Medvedev, who slipped to No. 2