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- World News
Unvaccinated Djokovic can compete at Wimbledon this year (transcript)
The world’s most polarising tennis player will be able to keep his anti-Covid-vaccine stance while competing for yet another historic grand slam title. Novak Djokovic – whom vaccination proponents dub “Novaxx” – will be allowed to defend his title at Wimbledon in June, following an announcement from the tennis tourney’s organisers, who said Covid-19 restrictions at the event will align…
- World News
Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players is “crazy”, says Djokovic
World tennis champion Novak Djokovic has condemned Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players as “crazy.” Earlier this week, the oldest tennis tournament in the world announced that players from Russia and Belarus are banned from playing in this year’s competition from June 27 – July 10 because of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The decision has been described as “complete…
- News
Nadal defeats Medvedev in Melbourne, wins record 21st grand slam title
Rafael Nadal has done the impossible — coming back from 2 sets down to defeat Daniil Medvedev and win the Australian Open in an epic championship match that spanned more than 5 hours. Nadal, who was the 6th seed entering the tournament in Melbourne Park, came back from behind to defeat his Russian opponent 2-6 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 6-4 7-5…
- World News
Australian Open champ Novak Djokovic to be deported after visa saga
After a rollercoaster ride regarding 9-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic having his visa approved and revoked several times as courts debated his status as unvaccinated but recovered from a Covid-19 infection, the tennis star will now be deported from Australia. Novak lost a court appeal to try to reverse the cancellation of his visa when 3 judges upheld the…
- World News
Australia calls foul, cancels Djokovic’s visa again as Serbian tennis star faces deportation to forfeit title defense
So far it’s a double fault for the Serb tennis star. Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has announced his decision to re-cancel the visa of Serbian tennis player Novak Dokovic, on the grounds of “health and good order.” In an official statement posted Friday evening on the website for the Department of Home Affairs, Hawke wrote: “Today I exercised my…
- World News
Djokovic battles ‘misinformation’ in bombshell Twitter post, as countries investigate his whereabouts, claims
In a 6 page Twitter post, embattled tennis player Novak Djokovic attempted to set the record straight on his whereabouts after testing positive for Covid-19 last month — admitting to breaking self-quarantine and blaming his agent for an error on his Australian travel declaration form — as authorities in Australia and Serbia investigate his claims. “I want to emphasise that…
- World News
Australian government mulls deportation of unvaccinated tennis star Djokovic after judge orders his release
The Australian government has exceeded a four-hour time limit to decide whether to deport Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic, after a federal judge ordered his release from detainment on Monday afternoon, allowing the tennis star to remain in the country — at least for tonight. The world No. 1 tennis player has been detained since Thursday for allegedly breaking the…
- China News
Chinese tennis player says she never accused anyone of sexual assault
The mystery surrounding Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai continues, with the player now denying she ever made an accusation of sexual assault. Last month, Peng posted comments on Weibo, the Chinese social media platform, alleging that Zhang Gaoli, a former senior government official, would force her into having sex during their on-off relationship. The post was quickly deleted, but not…
- World News
Women’s Tennis Association shelves all tournaments in China amid Peng concerns
The Women’s Tennis Association has suspended all tournaments in China amid concerns for the welfare of Chinese player, Peng Shuai. According to an AFP report, Steve Simon from the WTA says the tournaments, including those planned for Hong Kong, cannot go ahead while Peng is unable to speak freely. The Winter Olympics are due to take place in Beijing in…
- World News
Chinese tennis player speaks to Olympic official, insists she’s “safe and well”
Following mounting concern about her welfare, Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has spoken to the International Olympic Committee to say she’s safe. According to a Reuters report, Peng had a 30-minute video call with IOC president, Thomas Bach. The call came as Western governments expressed concern when the player had not been seen in public for nearly 3 weeks. Her…
- Việt Nam
2020 BNB Paribas Open – Indian Wells Master: Ai sẽ lên ngôi?
Giải đấu thuộc khuôn khổ ATP 1000 đầu tiên trong năm sắp sửa diễn ra. Liệu Dominic Thiem sẽ bảo vệ thành công ngôi vô địch hay những Rafael Nadal và Novak Djokovic sẽ lên ngôi. Chúng ta cùng nhìn lại một cách tổng quan trước khi giải đấu diễn ra. Tổ hợp các sân thi đấu của Indian Wells…
- Việt Nam
VĐV tennis hít phải khói độc, giải Australian Open có nguy cơ bị hủy?
Hỏa hoạn kinh hoàng tại Australia vừa qua khiến người hâm mộ lo ngại giải đấu quan trọng đầu tiên trong năm sẽ bị hoãn, vì các đám khí độc từ vụ cháy rừng chưa hoàn toàn được giải quyết triệt để. Bất chấp điều đó, giải quần vượt Úc mở rộng vẫn được diễn ra theo đúng dự kiến.…
- Việt Nam
Federer lập kỷ lục 19 năm không ai sánh kịp
Ảnh: 24h.com.vn Roger Federer đã bước sang tuần lễ thứ 1000 liên tiếp nằm trong top 30 của quần vợt nam thế giới. Federer lần đầu tiên lọt vào top 30 ATP từ tháng 10/2000, kể từ đó đã có rất nhiều điều thay đổi. Nhưng Federer vẫn luôn nằm trong top những tay vợt xuất sắc nhất thế giới.…
