39 h. ago ‘I can trust him’: Emma Raducanu to continue coaching partnership with Mark Petchey

Raducanu working with coach on informal basisPair teamed up during Miami Open in MarchEmma Raducanu has revealed she intends to continue her coaching partnership with Mark Petchey on an ad hoc basis following her quarter-final run at the Miami Open last month.“We’re keeping things informal for now and it’s been working,” she said in a joint interview with the Guardian and the BBC before the Madrid Open. “He’s someone I’ve known for a long time and I do feel like I can trust him. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Novak Djokovic crashes out of Monte Carlo Masters but Alcaraz advances

Alejandro Tabilo inflicts 6-3, 6-4 defeat on DjokovicAlcaraz battles past Francisco Cerundolo in three setsNovak Djokovic crashed out of the Monte Carlo Masters with a straight sets defeat to Alejandro Tabilo. The Chilean had beaten the world No 5 on clay in Rome last year and built on a solid start to the second-round match before securing a 6-3, 6-4 win in just under an hour and a half on Court Rainier III.Djokovic’s wait for a 100th ATP Tour title goes on, having lost to the teenager Jakub Mensik in last month’s Miami Masters final. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Novak Djokovic 'doesn’t know where Andy Murray is' with different coach in place

Novak Djokovic is back in action for the first time since his Miami Open final heartbreak and is being coached by his brother Marko this week, rather than Brit Andy Murray

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu withdraws from GB Billie Jean King Cup squad to ‘look after body’

Raducanu reached the quarter-finals of the Miami Open last week but required medical treatment in her quarter-final loss to Jessica Pegula

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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 Andy Murray shared true feelings with one comment in Jakub Mensik win

Jakub Mensik claimed the first Masters 1000 title of his career by beating Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final on Sunday, and his rise to stardom was predicted by Andy Murray

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3 w. ago Miami Open winner Jakub Mensik tried to withdraw but referee was out for lunch

Czech won first title but nearly pulled out of openerPhysio visit led to him denying Novak Djokovic in finalJakub Mensik claimed the first title of his career with a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) win over Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s Miami Open final, but the Czech teenager revealed he had nearly pulled out of the tournament due to inflammation in his right knee.Shortly before his opener against Roberto Bautista Agut, the 19-year-old was on his way to the referee’s room to announce his withdrawal, but found that the official was out for lunch and he visited the physio’s room instead. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Who is Jakub Mensik – teenage sensation who stunned Novak Djokovic at Miami Open

Jakub Mensik, a 19-year-old Czech player, announced himself to the tennis world with a stunning straight-sets win over Novak Djokovic in the final of the Miami Open

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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 denied 100th ATP Tour title by Jakub Mensik in Miami Open final

Djokovic has not won a title on tour since the ATP Finals in 2023

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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 falls short of 100th title as Jakub Menšík wins Miami Open final

Milestone remains out of Serb’s reach as 19-year-old causes upset54th-ranked Czech subdues 24-times major winner 7-6(4), 7-6(4)The 19-year-old Czech Jakub Menšík beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) in an upset for the ages on Sunday, claiming his first ATP title at the Miami Open as he denied the former number one in his bid for a milestone 100th.The 54th-ranked Menšík faced tough odds in only his second ATP final but harnessed his best weapon to subdue the 24-times major winner with 14 aces. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic falls short of 100th title as Jakub Mensik, 19, wins Miami Open final

Milestone remains out of Serb’s reach as 19-year-old causes upset54th-ranked Czech subdues 24-times major winner 7-6(4), 7-6(4)Nineteen-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) in an upset for the ages, claiming his first ATP title at the Miami Open as he denied the former number one in his bid for a milestone 100th.The 54th-ranked Mensik faced tough odds in only his second ATP final but harnessed his best weapon to subdue the 24-time major winner with 14 aces and collapsed onto the court, overcome with emotion, after sealing it with an unreturnable serve. Continue reading...

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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 Aryna Sabalenka offers to share Miami Open prize money after apologising to Jessica Pegula

Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula in the Miami Open final on Saturday night to win her second title of the year before making a rare offer to her opponent in the aftermath

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3 w. ago Defiant Djokovic on verge of making more history against teenage star

Veteran proving his resilience again but faces test against Jakub Mensik if he is to become third man to win 100 titlesNovak Djokovic departed Indian Wells two weeks ago with serious concerns. Aside from his one encouraging result this year, a supreme performance in his Australian Open quarter-final win over Carlos Alcaraz, the first few months of his 38th year had been grim. Father time had undeniably gained ground on him.The hamstring injury Djokovic suffered against Alcaraz eventually forced him to withdraw from his subsequent semi-final against Alexander Zverev after only one set. After tearing his medial collateral ligament at the French Open last year, this setback marked his second grand slam withdrawal inside a year after two decades of good health. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic closes in on 100th career title by reaching Miami Open final

Djokovic will face Taylor Fritz in Sunday’s final.

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3 w. ago Miami Open: Novak Djokovic reaches final with emphatic win over Grigor Dimitrov as Lionel Messi watches on

Novak Djokovic had some company for another Miami Open victory

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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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