Srdjan Djokovic was not present for his son’s Australian Open semifinal in Melbourne Novak Djokovic’s father, Srdjan, did not attend his son’s Australian Open semifinal match against Tommy Paul on Friday after saying he was unknowingly caught up in a pro-Russia demonstration following the Serb’s match with Andrey Rublev earlier this week. Footage appeared online […]
Russian title hopes ended at Australian Open
Karen Khachanov lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas in their semifinal in Melbourne Russia’s remaining hope of men’s title success at the Australian Open came to an end as Karen Khachanov suffered defeat in a four-set battle against Greek rival Stefanos Tsitsipas in their semifinal on Friday. Khachanov was edged out in the opening set on a […]
Paris mayor backs Russian Olympic reintegration
The IOC has said it is investigating means to reinstate Russia and Belarus to Olympic competition Measures designed to provide a framework for the return of Russia and Belarus to the Olympic fold have received the backing of Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of the 2024 host city Paris. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced this […]
Hanging effigy of football star prompts condemnation (PHOTO)
Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr has been repeatedly targeted by rival fans Atletico Madrid have condemned the “repugnant” actions of people responsible for hanging a mannequin wearing the jersey of Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr from a bridge ahead of Thursday’s Copa del Rey match between the two Madrid rivals. A banner reading […]
Russian-born star surges into Australian Open final (VIDEO)
Elena Rybakina will play Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday’s Australian Open final after her straight-sets win against Victoria Azarenka