Tennis
Djokovic: “Alcarath is great, I would like to quit like Federer”
Novak Djokovic celebrates a comeback after his last match at Wimbledon. Among other things, he stressed that Alcarath is the head of the next generation while mentioning that he would like to retire like Roger Federer.
Novak Djokovic is recovering from his last match at Wimbledon and played a doubles match on the tour on Wednesday (28/9) and a singles match in Tel Aviv tomorrow (29/9).
It is worth noting that the Serbian tennis player also took part in the Laver Cup tournament and put in an excellent performance against Tiafos, but lost to Aliasim, who also faced a wrist problem.
The injury problem that plagued him appears to be over and gives Tel Aviv his own battle as he needs points to climb the world rankings but also for the race to the ATP Finals where he looks unlikely to qualify.
“I missed some big tournaments this year because I wasn’t allowed to travel to some countries. I thought about it with my team and committed to play the Laver Cup in London so I wanted to make a connection to be on tour 3 weeks in a row.
Tel Aviv was the perfect place for me, I’ve been coming for a long time and the last time I was here was a fantastic experience. Recently I also had collaborations with Israelis, my coach” said Djokovic, who was asked who he thinks is the greatest opponent of his career.
“In every tournament I play, every player I face becomes a great opponent that I want to beat. But if you ask me who my biggest rival is on the tour in general, I have to say without a doubt Nadal. He’s still on tour, our rivalry is one of the greatest in the history of the sport and very special. I hope to have more chances to play against him because every time it’s exciting for tennis and for the sport.” he reported.
Djokovic also emphasized that Alkarath is at the top of the next generation: “Alkarath is now world No. 1 and Grand Slam champion and the leader of the younger generation. And there are still many players who have been in the elite for a long time, such as Medvedev, Tsitsipas, Zverev or Rublev. It’s the natural course of things, the responsibility falls on the shoulders of the younger ones to carry that burden, but I don’t think Rafa and I will give up that easily.” commented.
Finally, he referred to what he experienced in London and Federer’s departure: “I have the utmost respect for him for everything he has done in his career, for the way he has contributed to our sport, on and off the pitch.
“He’s had an epic career to be proud of, he’s left his own legend, he’s changed the sport and he’s one of the most recognizable athletes in the entire world. It was a sad moment for the sport of tennis, but I think it couldn’t have been a better way to say goodbye to tennis.
With his biggest rivals there, his family and all his friends from London. It was a very touching moment to see his children and family there, and it also made me think of my own farewell. I would also like to do it with my closest rivals, along with my family, all of which made this moment so special.”
Source: tennis24
Source: sport 24
Four representatives from Ukraine were included in the qualification list Australian Open 2026.
Yulia Starodubtseva (WTA 113), Angelina Kalinina (WTA 127), Daria Snigur (WTA 153) and Vitaly Sachko (ATP 153) will compete for the Australian Open main draws.
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Major qualifiers in Melbourne will be held from January 12-17.
The place at the heart of the Australian Open 2026 is guaranteed by four Ukrainian tennis players: Elina Svitolina, Marta Kostyuk, Dayana Yastremskaya and Alexandra Oleynikova.
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Ukraine’s first racket Elina Svitolina (WTA 14) became the “Opening Week” participant of the Australian Open 2026.
On January 14, 2026, the Ukrainian will play an exhibition match against Amanda Anisimova (USA, WTA 4) at the tournament’s main stadium, Rod Laver Arena.
The meeting will be held in the format of two standard sets as the deciding game and a super tiebreak up to 10 points.
There will also be four more exhibition matches: Elena Rybakina – Zheng Qingwen, Alexander Zverev – Lorenzo Musetti, Carlos Alcaraz – Alex de Minaur, Jannik Sinner – Felix Auger-Aliassime.
After the match between Svitolina and Anisimova, Rod Laver Arena will host the AO 1 Point Slam tournament, where tennis stars Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, Daniil Medvedev, Zheng Qingwen, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Jasmine Paolini will compete against amateurs.
Source: Sport UA
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Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced the list of all award winners for the 2025 season.
World number one Arina Sabalenka was chosen as the best tennis player of the year. Hendrik Vleshouwers, coach of American Amanda Anisimova, received the best coach award.
Anisimova received the Progress of the Year award, while Victoria Mboko received the Newcomer of the Year award. Katerina Sinyakova / Taylor Townsend couple was chosen as the best duet of the season.
WTA Awards 2025. All award winners
- The best tennis player of the season – Aryna Sabalenka
- Best Duo of the Year – Katerina Sinyakova / Taylor Townsend
- Progress of the Year – Amanda Anisimova
- Rookie of the Year – Victoria Mboko
- Comeback of the Year – Belinda Bencic
- Diamond Aces (promoting tennis both on and off the court) – Coco Gauff
- Peachy Kellmeier Award (for contributions to WTA players) – Gabriela Dabrowski
- Karen Kranzke Sportsmanship Award – Jessica Pegula
- Georgina Clarke Mother of the Year Award (awarded to retired female tennis players) – Nicole Pratt (Australian coach)
- Coach of the Year – Hendrik Vleshouwers (Amanda Anisimova’s coach)
- Pet of the Year (singles) – Zheng Qingwen
- Favorites of the year in pairs – Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini
- Shot of the year – Carolina Muchova (vs. Clara Towson in WTA 1000 semi-final in Dubai)
- Match of the year – Coco Gauff vs. Zheng Qingwen (WTA 1000 semi-final in Rome – 7:6 (7:3), 4:6, 7:6 (7:4))
VIDEO. Shot of the year from Carolina Muchova
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VIDEO. Match of the year from Coco Gauff and Zheng Qingwen in Rome
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