in the world of tennis, Djokovic does not only have detractors, far from it

The Serb is seen as a scapegoat by some players, who are targeting their criticisms at the Australian government. The politico-sanitary saga, which led to the expulsion of Novak Djokovic from Australia, is (finally) over. Well, not exactly. The soap opera continues, now through the reactions of the world of tennis. It must be said […]

what to remember from the night at the Australian Open

The winning return of the Biterrois, the match in two stages of the Polish, the quiet entry of the Russian, the elimination of Leylah Fernandez, return to the highlights this Tuesday in Melbourne. Gasquet, the unexpected of the blue cornerIn a 100% French clash never easy to master, Richard Gasquet (35) upheld the birthright and […]

follow the matches of the night

Hello and welcome to Sport24 and Le Figaro to follow the second day of the Australian Open live with commentary. On the menu tonight, in Melbourne, the end of the first round, including nine French, but also Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas or Simona Halep. READ ALSO – Australian Open: men’s tableREAD ALSO – Australian Open: […]

new puzzle in sight for Novak Djokovic

Warned by the authorities, the world number 1 will have to be vaccinated to hope to defend his crown in Paris. “Nole, you are the pride of Serbia.” The message dressed and illuminated a building in Belgrade on Sunday evening. Novak Djokovic was welcomed at the airport in the Serbian capital on Monday noon by […]

Connors, Goolagong, Borg… Private Roland-Garros precedents

Novak Djokovic‘s package is not the first to intervene in a major tournament for non-sporting reasons. But in the other cases, it was the international tennis bodies that had put their veto and not a State. Game, set and match for the Australian Government. And the end of an incredible affair, very publicized and extraordinary, […]

Australian Open: the barometer of the Blues

Where are the main French chances, before approaching the first Grand Slam of the Year? State of play. French tennis can hardly do worse than in 2021, “annus horribilis”. No tricolor representative, female or male, had reached the second week in Grand Slam. Anything but a coincidence, French tennis living a generational hole with the […]

unvaccinated, Djokovic risks big for his future

Beyond the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic risks losing big and coming up against obstacle after obstacle with his decision not to get vaccinated against Covid-19. Until jeopardizing the rest of his career? The Novak Djokovic position (34) is all the more delicate as it is an ultra-minority: 97% of the top 100 are vaccinated, according […]