3 w. ago Novak Djokovic’s Miami Open defeat unlocks a new truth about future of men’s tennis

His loss to 19-year-old Czech talent Jakub Mensik underlines the changing face of men’s tennis - and puts a 100th ATP title further out of reach

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3 w. ago Cracks more obvious in Djokovic’s game as he strives to remain at summit | Tumaini Carayol

Defeat to teenager Jakub Mensik in Miami final means 37-year-old Serb has only two titles in past 16 monthsDuring a quiet period in the relentless tennis calendar three years ago, the 16-year-old Jakub Mensik received an unexpected proposal. The Czech, who had just reached the boys’ singles final at the Australian Open, was invited by Novak Djokovic, his idol, to train together at the Serb’s academy in Belgrade. The pair quickly established a rapport, with Djokovic offering advice and counsel. For Mensik, this was a pivotal moment in his journey.That journey completed a full circle on Sunday at the Miami Open as the pair stood across the net from each other again, this time as rivals in the biggest match of the 19-year-old’s career so far, and he closed out a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) victory to win his first ATP title in one of the top tournaments in the game. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Jakub Mensik ‘living up to potential’ says Novak Djokovic after Miami Open defeat

The Serb praised the 19-year-old’s ‘powerful and precise’ serve after being beaten in straight sets

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic admits ‘sour taste’ after being stunned by Jakub Mensik in Miami Open final

Novak Djokovic was struggling with a stye on his eye and showed frustration towards his team during the 7-6, 7-6 defeat by 19-year-old Jakub Mensik in the Miami Open final

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic vs Jakub Mensik LIVE: Miami Open final suspended as Djokovic chases 100th title

Djokovic can join Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer in the ‘100 club’ if he can beat Mensik in Miami

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic vs Jakub Mensik LIVE: Djokovic bids for 100th title and chases history in Miami Open final

Djokovic can join Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer in the ‘100 club’ if he can beat Mensik in Miami

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3 w. ago Emma Raducanu health scare as she admits to being 'dizzy and faint' when she was forced to take medical time

Raducanu's previous two rounds involved her opponents taking medical timeouts but this time it was her with the physical issues, as she suffered with dizziness late in the second set.

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3 w. ago Emma Raducanu gives update after feeling ‘faint and dizzy’ in defeat to Jessica Pegula

Raducanu took a medical timeout during her defeat to the American at the Miami Open

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3 w. ago Emma Raducanu issues health update as tennis star reveals why she had vitals checked

Emma Raducanu has spoken about the medical treatment she required during her Miami Open quarter-final defeat to world No.4 Jessica Pegula after coming over dizzy

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3 w. ago Emma Raducanu’s Miami Open run ends in spirited defeat to Jessica Pegula

Briton loses first career WTA 1000 quarter-final 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2No 4 seed to face Alexandra Eala after her upset win over Iga ŚwiątekEmma Raducanu’s encouraging run at the Miami Open came to a difficult end in the quarter-finals on Wednesday night as she went toe-to-toe with Jessica Pegula for two-and-a-half hours before eventually being outlasted by one of the best players in the world. After three bruising, classy sets under the lights, the fourth seed sustained her excellent level in the decisive final stages as she closed out a 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 victory.Pegula will next face Alexandra Eala, who pulled off one of the great upsets in recent years earlier on Wednesday by toppling Iga Świątek 6-2, 7-5. Eala, a 19 year-old ranked No 140 and the first Filipino player to reach the highest levels of the WTA tour, had already defeated Madison Keys, the reigning Australian Open champion, and former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko. Continue reading...

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