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☆ What’s it like to play Rafael Nadal on clay? We asked Djokovic, Ruud and Dimitrov
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Charlie Eccleshare | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +19 min

The players we heard from, including world No 1 Novak Djokovic, almost unanimously described playing Nadal on clay as “the toughest test in tennis”. Ruud’s words call to mind Andy Roddick’s famous “first your legs, then your soul” description of Novak Djokovic, so what exactly makes playing Nadal specifically so terrifying? GO DEEPER Why you should be excited about this year's tennis clay court swingLet’s start with the ultimate, ultimate test — playing Nadal on Chatrier. Nadal beat Monfils in the 2016 Monte Carlo final (Michael Steele/Getty Images)Corentin Moutet, the world No 79, played Nadal at the French Open two years ago. But perhaps it’s fitting that the only person who has properly got the better of Nadal on clay is Rafael Nadal himself.

Persons: Rafael Nadal’s, ” Casper Ruud, Rafael Nadal, Philippe, Chatrier, Roland Garros, Nadal, Ruud, Novak Djokovic, ”, Monfils, Tim Clayton, Corbis, Karen Khachanov, Andy Roddick’s, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Arthur Ashe, Djokovic, Rod Laver, — Djokovic, “, ” Nadal, It’s, Novak, Alexander Zverev, Zverev, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Philippe Chatrier, can’t, ” Zverev, Nadal’s, Sebastian Korda, “ He’s, ” Korda, Korda, Julian Finney, Clive Brunskill, haven’t, Kecmanovic, Rafa, ” Khachanov, “ It’s, there’s, Federer, Grigor Dimitrov, —, ” Dimitrov, Neal Simpson, ” Bergs, Monte, Michael Steele, Moutet, I’ve, Yannick Hanfmann, Nadal didn’t, ” Hanfmann, Bergs, ” Ruud, “ I’m, Fabio Fognini, Andy, Roger, Nole, Hubert Hurkacz, Mike Hewitt, Mateo Villalba, Dan Goldfarb Organizations: Nadal, Getty, PlayStation, Centre Court, Federer, Monte Carlo, Wimbledon, Athletic Locations: Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome, German, Chatrier, Paris, Australia

☆ Novak Djokovic says that Olympic gold ‘supersedes everything’ as he defeats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling final
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Upon winning match point, he roared with delight, dropped to his knees, then tearfully embraced his family and coaching team. Alcaraz plays a backhand in the men's singles gold medal match. Back-to-back errors handed Djokovic three set points before another cute forehand volley completed the marathon first set in an hour and 33 minutes. It’s just incredible joy.”Djokovic had long targeted winning a gold medal at the Olympics. Amber Searls/USA Today Sports/ReutersAt 21, Alcaraz had been aiming to become the youngest man to win an Olympic singles gold medal.

Persons: Roland Garros, Paris CNN —, Novak Djokovic, Djokovic outdueled Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf, Serena Williams, ”, ” Djokovic, Clive Brunskill, Alcaraz, Matthew Stockman, “, mettle, Djokovic didn’t, It’s, Amber Searls, “ I’m, ” Alcaraz, Novak Organizations: Paris CNN, Alcaraz, Wimbledon, Paris Olympics, USA, Sports, Reuters Locations: Paris, Beijing, Serbia

☆ Novak Djokovic laments ‘one of the worst’ performances at a grand slam as Jannik Sinner makes Australian Open final
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The 22-year-old Sinner will now contest the first grand slam final of his career having ended Djokovic’s bid for an 11th title in Melbourne. It also means that Djokovic’s pursuit of an outright record 25th grand slam title is put on hold after he was outplayed by the Italian across their three hour, 22-minute contest. “It was a very, very tough match,” Sinner said in his on-court interview. “I guess this is one of the worst grand slam matches I’ve ever played – at least that I remember. Indeed, this was the first time in his career that Djokovic failed to produce a break-point chance in a completed grand slam match, according to Opta.

Persons: CNN — Novak Djokovic, Jannik, Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, ” Sinner, “, Chung Hyeon, Nole ’, ” Djokovic, I’ve, Sinner, Louise Delmotte, it’s Organizations: CNN, Melbourne –, Wimbledon Locations: Melbourne, Italian, Friday’s, Wimbledon

☆ Novak Djokovic defeats Taylor Fritz to reach 11th Australian Open semifinal
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Novak Djokovic continued his pursuit of a record-breaking 25th grand slam title with victory against Taylor Fritz in the Australian Open quarterfinals. Remarkably, Djokovic is now on a 33-match winning streak in Melbourne and remains on course to win an 11th Australian Open crown. Fritz, meanwhile – playing in his third grand slam quarterfinal and first at the Australian Open – engineered two set points at 6-5 only for the world No. After taking the first set in a tie break, Djokovic was immediately broken and trailed for the remainder of the second set as Fritz leveled the match. One daunting statistic for his next opponent: Djokovic has never lost any of his 10 previous semifinals at the Australian Open.

Persons: CNN — Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz, Djokovic, Opta, Monica Seles, “, ” Djokovic, Fritz, meanwhile –, ’, Julian Finney, Margaret Court, – Djokovic, Daniel Pockett, Andrey Rublev Organizations: CNN, Getty Locations: Melbourne, Australian

☆ Djokovic to miss Madrid Open say organisers
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

April 22 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic has pulled out of next week's Madrid Open, organisers said on Saturday, with the world number one joining Rafa Nadal on the sidelines. Djokovic said, however, that he was still hopeful of finding his groove on clay before next month's French Open. Nadal announced earlier this week that he would miss the Madrid tournament after a setback in his recovery from a hip injury sustained at the Australian Open in January. The two players share the record for most Grand Slam titles, with 22 each. The French Open, the second Grand Slam of the season, begins on May 28.

☆ Microsoft is using OpenAI to make it easier for doctors to take notes
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-20 | by ( Ashley Capoot | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Microsoft 's speech recognition subsidiary Nuance Communications on Monday announced Dragon Ambient eXperience (DAX) Express, a clinical notes application for health-care workers powered by artificial intelligence. DAX converts verbal patient visits into clinical notes, and it sends them through a human review process to ensure they are accurate and high-quality. DAX Express, in contrast, generates clinical notes within seconds so that physicians can review automated summaries of their patient visits immediately. Alysa Taylor, a corporate vice president in the Azure group at Microsoft, told CNBC that DAX Express adheres to the core principles of Microsoft's responsible A.I. She said, ultimately, using DAX Express will help improve both the patient experience and the physician experience.

☆ Djokovic crushes Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-29 | by ( Ian Ransom | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Tennis - Australian Open - Men's Singles Final - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 29, 2023 Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his final match against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas REUTERS/Jaimi JoyMELBOURNE, Jan 29 (Reuters) - A ruthless Novak Djokovic resumed his reign over Melbourne Park by winning a record-extending 10th Australian Open title on Sunday and crushing the Grand Slam dream of Greek trailblazer Stefanos Tsitsipas in a one-sided final. In a rematch of the 2021 French Open decider, Djokovic swept to a 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5) victory at Rod Laver Arena to reclaim the world number one ranking and again deny Tsitsipas a maiden major title. The atmosphere was electric and the crowd often unruly as Serbian and Greek fans bayed in the terraces as if roaring on football teams. Nole" won out as Djokovic tore into a 5-0 lead in the final tiebreak and closed out the match with a thumping forehand down the line that Tsitsipas could only hit long. Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Melbourne, editing by Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Novak Djokovic's run to 22 Grand Slam titles
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

MELBOURNE, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian final on Sunday to win a men's record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title. Tally: Federer 13; Nadal 5; Djokovic 12009: Nadal won his first hardcourt Grand Slam title, edging out Federer in five sets in Australian Open final. Tally: Federer 16; Nadal 10; Djokovic 42012: Djokovic overcame Nadal in the longest Grand Slam final in Open Era to win his third Australian Open title. Nadal maintained his stranglehold on the French Open, before holding off Daniil Medvedev in the U.S. Open final to move within one of Federer's Grand Slam haul. Tally: Nadal 22, Djokovic 21; Federer 202023: Djokovic won a record-extending 10th Australian Open title by beating Tsitsipas for his 22nd Grand Slam title, equalling Nadal's record.

☆ Novak Djokovic's run to record 23 Grand Slam titles
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-29 | by ( Shrivathsa Sridhar | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

Tally: Federer 13; Nadal 5; Djokovic 12009: Nadal won his first hardcourt Grand Slam title, edging out Federer in five sets in the Australian Open final. Tally: Federer 16; Nadal 10; Djokovic 42012: Djokovic overcame Nadal in the longest Grand Slam final in the Open Era to win his third Australian Open title. Tally: Federer 17; Nadal 14; Djokovic 72015: Djokovic won three majors - the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. Nadal maintained his stranglehold on the French Open, before holding off Daniil Medvedev in the U.S. Open final to move within one of Federer's Grand Slam haul. Tally: Nadal 22; Djokovic 21; Federer 202023: Djokovic won a record-extending 10th Australian Open title by beating Tsitsipas for his 22nd Grand Slam title, equalling Nadal's record.

Persons: Roland Garros, Serbia's Novak Djokovic, Novak Djokovic, Casper Ruud, Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Federer, Mark Philippoussis, Tally, Nadal, Mariano Puerta, Djokovic, Jo, Wilfried Tsonga, Pete Sampras, Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka, Marin Cilic, Tomas Berdych, Margaret Court, Serena Williams, Steffi Graf, Sampras, Daniil Medvedev, Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas, Matteo Berrettini, Nick Kyrgios, Tsitsipas, Carlos Alcaraz, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Hardik Vyas, Jan Harvey Organizations: French, REUTERS, Wimbledon, U.S ., U.S, Nadal, Sampras, Djokovic, Roland Garros . Records, Roland, Federer, Melbourne, Flushing, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, PARIS, Swiss, U.S, New York, Flushing Meadows

☆ How Salt Lake City is closing the digital divide, supporting entrepreneurship, and tackling climate change as it experiences fast growth
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Erica Sweeney | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Kazi Awal/InsiderSalt Lake City is growing rapidly. New initiatives include creating a digital-inclusion plan and combating climate change in the state. Since taking office in 2020, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has debuted several initiatives, including streamlining the city's business operations, creating a digital-inclusion blueprint, and starting to tackle the effects of climate change. Salt Lake City and the state of Utah have been growing rapidly. Here's a look at the ways Salt Lake City is investing in innovation and digital transformation to meet the challenges of the future.

☆ Roger Federer a fost eliminat de la turneul de Mare Șlem de la Wimbledon
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-08 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Tenismenul elvețian Roger Federer a fost eliminat de la turneul de Mare Șlem de la Wimbledon. Deținătorul a 8 titluri de campion pe iarba londoneză a cedat în trei seturi partida cu polonezul Hubert Hurkacz din sferturile de finală, scor 3-6, 6-7, 0-6.Federer a comis 31 de erori neforțate, comparativ cu doar 12 ale adversarului. Hurkacz a avut un procentaj de 79 la sută al punctelor câștigate cu primul serviciu și a reușit 10 ace-uri în partida care a durat o oră și 49 de minute.În semifinale, Hubert Hurkacz îl va întâlni pe italianul Matteo Berrettini, numărul 9 mondial. Acesta a dispus de canadianul Felix Auger-Aliassime cu 6-3, 5-7, 7-5, 6-3.În careul de ași a ajuns și liderul mondial Novak Djokovic. Acesta a dispus de rusul Karen Khachanov într-o partidă incendiară de 5 seturi, scor 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-4.Câştigătorul turneului de la Wimbledon va încasa peste un milion 980 de mii de euro.

Persons: Roger Federer, Hubert Hurkacz, . Federer, Hurkacz, Matteo Berrettini, Felix, Novak Djokovic, ungurul Marton, Denis Șapovalov, Karen Khachanov Locations: Wimbledon, ungurul, Canadei

☆ Novak Djokovic și-a confirmat participarea la Jocurile Olimpice de la Tokyo
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-23 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Tenismanul sârb, Novak Djokovic, și-a confirmat participarea la Jocurile Olimpice de la Tokyo.Conform presei din Serbia, numele liderului mondial figurează pe lista sportivilor transmisă Comitetului Olimpic din această țară.Alături de Novak Djokovic, Serbia va mai fi reprezentată la turneul olimpic de tenis masculin de Miomir KecmanovicDjokovic a decis să participe la Olimpiadă și asta în condițiile în care mai mulți tenismeni de top au renunțat.Marele rival al lui "Nole", spaniolul Rafael Nadal, campionul olimpic de la Beijing, a anunţat deja că nu va evolua Jocurile Olimpice din această vară. Aceeași decizie a fost luată și de austriacul Dominic Thiem, spaniolul Roberto Bautista dar și de canadianul Denis ShapovalovNovak Djokovic are în palmares 19 titluri de Mare Șlem, însă îi lipsește aurul olimpic. Sârbul declarase anterior că își dorește să urce pe prima treaptă a podiumului la Jocurile Olimpice.În 2008, la Olimpiada de la Beijing, el a cucerit medalia de bronz.

Persons: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem, Roberto Bautista, Denis ShapovalovNovak Djokovic, Sârbul Organizations: Olimpic, Olimpiada Locations: Serbia, Beijing

☆ Victorie pentru Novak Djokovic. Tenismenul sârb a cucerit al doilea titlu la Roland Garros
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-14 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Tenismenul sârb, Novak Djokovic, a cucerit al 19-lea titlul de Mare Șlem din carieră. Aflat la prima sa finală de Grand Slam, sportivul elen a jucat superb în primele două seturi și a făcut de trei ori break. Djokovic a revenit senzațional în setul al treilea și a dominat în continuare partida. Pentru performanţa obţinută la Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic a obținut 1 milion 400 de mii de euro, iar Stefanos Tsitsipas - 750 de mii. Jucătorul sârb are deja 19 titluri de Mare Șlem și, astfel, s-a apropiat la doar un trofeu de rivalii săi, Roger Federer și Rafael Nadal.

Persons: Novak Djokovic, Roland Garros, Stefanos, Djokovic, Sârbul, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal Organizations: Grand Slam, Open Locations: Paris, Serbia

☆ Semifinală de vis la Paris. Novak Djokovic îl va înfrunta pe Rafael Nadal
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-10 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Turneul de Mare Șlem de la Roland Garros va oferi un mega duel în semifinalele concursului masculin. Novak Djokovic îl va întâlni pe Rafael Nadal într-o reeditare a ultimului act de anul trecut. În partida care a durat 3 ore și 32 de minute, jucătorul sârb a salvat toate cele trei mingi de break ale adversarului. Rafael Nadal, tenismen clasat pe locul 3 în topul ATP, a dispus de argentinianul Diego Schwartzman cu 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-0. Partida a durat 2 ore și 48 de minute.

Persons: Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Djokovic, Matteo Berrettini, Diego, Alexander Zverev Locations: Paris

☆ ”Mi s-au oferit bani mulți pentru a-l compromite pe Djokovic!” Dezvăluirile unui model în presa din Serbia
▼ + stars: | 2021-03-22 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Iar sârbul a organizat o petrecere pentru a sărbători evenimentul împreună cu prietenii și apropiații săi. Iar o revistă din Serbia, ”Svet and Scandal” a dezvăluit că Nole a fost cât pe ce să devină victima unei înscenări la această petrecere. Un model, Natalija Scekic, a fost contactată de un tip influent pentru a-i întinde o cursă lui Djokovic, după cum a mărturisit chiar ea. “Este adevărat că am fost sunată de cineva pe care-l cunoșteam și pe care-l consideram un om serios. Când a vrut să ne întâlnim, am crezut că este vorba de afaceri.

Persons: Djokovic, Serbia Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Novak Organizations: Australian Open Locations: Serbia

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