Tennis
Djokovic: “People tried to label me as anti-vaccination, I am an advocate for freedom of choice”
Novak Djokovic gave a long interview in which, among other things, he mentioned his relationships with Nadal and Federer, but also his decision not to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Novak Djokovic gave a long interview CBS News, in which he was quoted, among other things, from his long career, his relationships with Nadal and Federer, but also in his decision not to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Regarding his relationship with the other two tennis legends, he emphasized: “I would like that. Of course we’re not best friends off the pitch either. We’re not friends because we’re rivals, and it’s hard to be close to someone when you’re competitors.
It would be difficult to share things that could be used against you. However, we have shared the field for many years and there is boundless respect between us, especially from me towards them. I wish we could be closer and talk one day. It would be unlikely.
When asked about vaccination against Covid-19, he said: “People tried me characterize as an opponent of vaccination. I am not an anti-vaccination person, I am not a vaccination supporter either. I am a pro-choice advocate.”
Finally, when asked about his goals, he said: “I love winning, there’s no doubt about that. Records inspire and motivate me. This is completely normal for me. I am honest, authentic and say what I feel. I want to stay true to myself and the people around me and to be honest about my goals.”
Source: sport 24
Russian tennis player Diana Schneider made it to the semi-finals of the WTA 500 tournament in Adelaide (Australia).
Schneider, seeded ninth at the tournament, beat American Emma Navarro (sixth seed) in the quarterfinals with a score of 6:3, 6:3. The meeting lasted 1 hour 18 minutes.
In the semi-finals, the Russian will play with the winner of the pair Mirra Andreeva (Russia, 3) – May Joynt (Australia).
WTA 500. Adelaide International. Adelaide (Australia). Hard. Prize fund – more than 1.2 million dollars
Quarterfinals
Diana Schneider (Russia, 9) – Emma Navarro (USA, 6) – 6:3, 6:3
Source: Sportbox
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Ukrainian tennis player Daria Snigur (WTA 136) failed to qualify for the 2026 Australian Open main draw.
In the qualifying final, the Ukrainian player was defeated neutrally in three sets. Alexandra Sasnovic (WTA 102) in 1 hour 45 minutes.
Australian Open 2026. Qualification
Alexandra Sasnovic [8] – Daria Snigur (Ukraine) – 6:2, 0:6, 6:2
Daria played her first head-to-head match against Sasnovich.
In the qualifying round of the Australian Open, Snigur managed to defeat Katarzyna Kawa and Carson Brensaytan.
Daria competed in the Australian majors for the fifth time in her career and came up unfounded for the third time. His best result in Melbourne was the first round of the main draws in 2024 and 2025.
Ukrainians who qualified for the Aus Open were Yulia Starodubtseva and Angelina Kalinina, joining Elina Svitolina, Marta Kostyuk, Dayana Yastremskaya and Alexandra Oleynikova.
Source: Sport UA
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Russian number one Daniil Medvedev will play against Dutchman Jesper de Jong in the first round of the Australian Open.
The draw for the tournament took place on Thursday in Melbourne. Medvedev is seeded 11th at the tournament.
Andrey Rublev (13th seed) will meet with Italian Matteo Arnaldi in the first round; Karen Khachanov’s opponent (15th) will be Alex Mickelsen from the USA.
The first racket of the world, Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz (1), will begin the tournament with a match against Australian Adam Walton, the winner of the Australian Open 2025, Italian Jannik Sinner (2), will play with Hugo Gaston from France. 24-time Grand Slam winner Serb Novak Djokovic (4) will meet Spaniard Pedro Martinez.
The Australian Open main draw matches start on January 18.
Source: Sportbox
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