Tennis
“The US is obsessed with stupidity.” Why do Americans mock the best tennis player on the planet?
Novak Djokovic / Photo: © REUTERS / Guglielmo Mangiapane
The 35-year-old Serbian tennis player has won 22 Grand Slams, but continues to suffer due to his reluctance to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. The US authorities refused to let him into the country, which caused outrage from fans, athletes and even senators.
Will Djokovic fall victim to senseless formalism?
“What a disgrace. And this is the land of freedom.”
Novak still has no intention of getting vaccinated. But if covid was really a hot topic a year or two ago, now it seems that many have forgotten about it. Not in America, where strict entry rules still apply. They are expected to be canceled on May 11 this year. Until then, however, Djokovic cannot do anything. Serb tried to help American senators from the Republican Party, who wrote letters to the administration of US President Joe Biden. But it didn’t work.
So Djokovic will definitely miss a major tournament in Indian Wells. The organizers have already officially announced this. And although they did not name the reason, everyone already understood what was the matter. With a high degree of probability, Novak will miss another significant tournament in Miami, which starts on March 20. In theory, the Serbian should get to the US Open, because the law on entry will cease to operate on May 11. Another thing is that it can be extended if they suddenly decide that the coronavirus is still dangerous for Americans. In any case, the situation with the first racket of the world has already caused an angry reaction from the public.
“Joe Biden simply has to fix everything right now and make an exception for Djokovic by allowing him to play in the next tournaments,” Senator Rick Scott wrote on social networks.
The US is obsessed with stupidity. It’s incredible,” admitted the American comedian and television journalist Bill Mar.
– Djokovic should just illegally enter America through our southern border, and then everything will be fine. Then no covid vaccine will be needed,” writer Sean Parnell noted.
Don’t worry about Novak. On May 11, it will become absolutely safe for crossing the border. Until that date, he’s incredibly dangerous. Do not hesitate to doubt science, because the US authorities have been doing everything right from the first day of covid, ”wrote American tennis player John Isner.
“What a shame. And this is a country of freedom,” said another American tennis player Reilly Opelka.
Who will lose from the absence of Novak in the USA
Ordinary fans in the USA and in the world were even more indignant, who frankly ridiculed the decision of the American authorities regarding the situation with the first racket of the world.
“America has long ceased to be a serious country,” wrote No Beto.
“Joe Biden himself goes against science,” said Daniel Tochinskiy.
Why shouldn’t Novak walk to America through Mexico? asked Brian T.
“Complete absurdity,” said the Hood of Judgment indignantly.
“Meanwhile, Europe lifted all covid restrictions last summer. The current US administration is a mockery and a shame,” MEG noted.
With such a formal approach, America only makes things worse for itself. Major tournaments will lose the main star, which means that there will be fewer viewers and less income. The United States knows how to count money very well, so the organizers of tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami are hardly happy with the actions of their politicians.
But Novak himself must maintain the status of the first racket of the world, even in the face of a ban on entry into the United States. And if he is allowed to participate in the US Open, there is no doubt that Djokovic will play there with redoubled energy.
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January 25 Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina (WTA 12) The Australian Open will continue to be competed in 2026.
In the fourth round, the Ukrainian player will play against the seventh neutral racket in the world Mirra Andreeva. The fight will start at 12.00 Kyiv time in Rod Laver Arena.
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This will be the second head-to-head meeting between the rivals. The score is 1:0 in Andreeva’s favor.
The winner of the fight will face Coco Gauff or Carolina Muchova in the quarter-finals.
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Elina Svitolina (WTA 12) will face Mirra Andreeva (WTA 7) in the fourth round of the Australian Open on January 25.
The match is scheduled to start at 12:00 Kyiv time.
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Elina Svitolina
The Ukrainian athlete started this season brilliantly and currently has a streak of eight wins in official tournaments. Svitolina has already won the title in Auckland but she needs to perform well at the majors.
In the first round, the athlete defeated Spaniard Krystyna Buksha with scores of 6:4, 6:1, then defeated the young Polish player Linda Klimovichova with scores of 7:5, 6:1. The most difficult was the last match against the “neutral” Diana Schneider – 7:6, 6:3, in this match there were up to nine breaks. Svitolina won the last fight with her experience, made a little less mistakes, won a little more and finally put the finishing touches on her opponent.
The best performance at the Australian Open was in the quarter-finals; This was achieved three times, thus putting the tennis player one step away from repeating his personal best. If successful, Elina will compete with the winner of the Gauff-Mukhova pairing.
Mirra Andreeva
The “neutral” team also starts the season well but rarely behaves with dignity on the field. Andreeva reached the quarter-finals in Brisbane, where she deservedly lost to Marta Kostyuk in two sets. Later, the athlete managed to win the championship in Adelaide, beating Canadian Mboko in the final.
The tennis player is 18 years old and is not bothered by his busy schedule. Despite its place in the top 10, it lacks emotional stability. Andreeva started this tournament with a tough win against Donna Vekic – 4:6, 6:3, 6:0, then beat Greek Maria Sakkari 6:4, 6:0 and in the last match she beat Romanian Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6:3, 6:4. At the Australian Major the neutral team never advanced beyond the fourth round.
personal meetings
The tennis players played each other only once; The match took place in the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells tournament in March last year. Andreeva then won with scores of 7:5 and 6:3.
To guess
Bookmakers give a slight advantage to the “neutral”, which is explained by the fact that it is higher in the rankings and is also 13 years younger. Svitolina’s motivation will be very high in such a match.
I don’t think the winner will be determined quickly, so I’m betting on 1.76 out of 21.5 games in total.
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All matches of the third round ended on January 24 Australian Open in the men’s singles draw.
Jannik Sinner, number two in the ATP world rankings and the current champion of the tournament, won a hard-fought victory against Eliot Spizziri in four sets, losing 0:1 in the matches. Yannick suffered cramps in the third set, but a break to cover the loft helped him get back into the game.
The Sinner’s next opponent will be his compatriot Luciano Darderi, who punished Karen Khachanov. Another Italian who will take part in the 1/8 final of the Aus Open will be Lorenzo Musetti, who defeated Tomas Machac. For the first time in the Open Era, three Italians will compete in the round of 16 in the men’s singles at a major in Melbourne.
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Musetti will next compete against Taylor Fritz, who beat American Stan Wawrinka in four games. The Swiss player played his last match on the Australian Open courts; He will end his professional career in 2026.
Novak Djokovic defeated Botik van de Zandshulp to achieve his all-time record 400th Grand Slam victory. Next, Djokovic will face Czech Jakub Mensik, who defeated Ethan Quinn.
Ben Shelton and Casper Ruud will compete once again in the last 16 match. Shelton defeated Valentin Vachereau in three sets and Ruud knocked out Marin Cilic. Among tennis players born after 2002, only Carlos Alcaraz (87) has more Grand Slam singles victories than Shelton (35).
The day before, the Australian Open had hosted the 1/16 final matches in the upper ranks.
Australian Open 2026. 1/16 finals
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Lorenzo Musetti [5] – Tomas Machac – 5:7, 6:4, 6:2, 5:7, 6:2
Stan Wawrinka [WC] – Taylor Fritz [9] – 6:7 (5:7), 6:2, 4:6, 4:6
Yakub Menshik [16] – Ethan Quinn – 6:2, 7:6 (7:5), 7:6 (7:5)
Botik van de Zandshulp – Novak Djokovic [4] – 3:6, 4:6, 6:7 (4:7)
Ben Shelton [8] – Valentin Vachereau [30] – 6:4, 6:4, 7:6 (7:5)
Marin Cilic Casper Ruud [12] – 4:6, 4:6, 6:3, 5:7
Karen Khachanov [15] – Luciano Darderi [22] – 6:7 (5:7), 6:3, 3:6, 4:6
Eliot Spizziri – Jannik the Sinner [2] – 6:4, 3:6, 4:6, 4:6
Australian Open 2026. Round of 16 Pairings
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Carlos Alcaraz [1] – Tommy Paul [19]
Alexander Bublik [10] – Alex de Minaur [6]
Alexander Zverev [3] – Francisco Cherundolo [18]
Daniil Medvedev [11] – Lerner Tien [25]
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Lorenzo Musetti [5] – Taylor Fritz [9]
Yakub Menshik [16] – Novak Djokovic [4]
Ben Shelton [8] – Casper Ruud [12]
Luciano Darderi [22] – Jannik the Sinner [2]
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