http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/440612-novak-djokovic.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/440612-novak-djokovic.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2161476-nadal-seeded-no-5-wimbledon.html If Rafael Nadal is going to win Wimbledon for a third time, he'll have to do it the hard way. Fresh from winning his eighth French Open, Nadal is seeded only No. 5 at Wimbledon — setting up the possibility of a quarterfinal match against title contenders Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray. The All England Club released the se... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:44:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2161476-nadal-seeded-no-5-wimbledon.html 2013-06-19T11:44:42Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2141396-rafael-nadal-drops-4th-to-5th-atp-rankings.html PARIS (AP) — Eight-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal drops from No. 4 to No. 5 in the ATP rankings this week, swapping places with David Ferrer, the man he beat in the Roland Garros final. Nadal only retained the ranking points he earned by winning last year's French Open, while Ferrer gained points by reaching his first Grand Slam final. Ferrer joke... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:10:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2141396-rafael-nadal-drops-4th-to-5th-atp-rankings.html 2013-06-10T12:10:37Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2141336-will-nadal-williams-unbeatable-wimbledon.html PARIS (AP) — Right now, French Open champions Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams are as good as it gets in tennis. The next time we see them competing, at Wimbledon in two weeks, Nadal will be merely a serious contender, while Williams will be the unquestioned favorite. Both have a won-loss record of 43-2 in 2013. Nadal has won 22 matches in a row. Williams... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:54:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2141336-will-nadal-williams-unbeatable-wimbledon.html 2013-06-10T11:54:50Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2140046-nadal-beats-ferrer-record-8th-french-open-win.html PARIS (AP) — If Rafael Nadal truly was going to be challenged, if his bid for an unprecedented eighth French Open championship would be slowed even a bit, this might have been the moment. Leading by a set and a break 70 minutes into Sunday's final against David Ferrer, another generally indefatigable Spaniard, Nadal faced four break points in one game. Th... Sun, 09 Jun 2013 20:29:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2140046-nadal-beats-ferrer-record-8th-french-open-win.html 2013-06-09T20:29:43Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2138648-vying-8th-french-open-title-nadal-ferrer.html PARIS (AP) — His words catching in his throat, an emotional Toni Nadal called it "really a miracle" that his nephew is back in the French Open final. Seriously? Miraculous? More like expected, given that Rafael Nadal is 58-1 for his career at Roland Garros, a seven-time champion who will become the only man with eight titles at one Grand Slam tournament i... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 13:16:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2138648-vying-8th-french-open-title-nadal-ferrer.html 2013-06-08T13:16:34Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2138634-nadal-withdraws-gerry-weber-open-to-rest.html HALLE, Germany (AP) — Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Gerry Weber Open on Saturday to rest ahead of Wimbledon. Nadal said the grueling physical demands of recent weeks, including the French Open, led to his decision to withdraw from the grass-court event. The 11-time Grand Slam winner plays fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in Sunday's French Open final, after ... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:30:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2138634-nadal-withdraws-gerry-weber-open-to-rest.html 2013-06-08T12:30:15Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2138178-french-hopes-fade-tsonga-crushed-ferrer.html PARIS (AP) — Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's hopes of ending France's 30-year wait for a men's Grand Slam champion faded with a whimper, and instead it will be two players from neighboring Spain in Sunday's French Open final between Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer. Nadal battled his way through a ferocious encounter with top-ranked Novak Djokovic to win 6-4, 3-6, 6-1,... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:08:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2138178-french-hopes-fade-tsonga-crushed-ferrer.html 2013-06-08T02:08:21Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2137930-column-tennis-rafa-vs-roger-yesterday.html PARIS (AP) — If variety is the spice of life, then we should be sick by now of Rafael Nadal, with his seven titles in eight years at the French Open and another waiting for him in Sunday's final. Perhaps tennis and its only Grand Slam tournament played on clay could do with a change, a new champion. Think again. Tennis and the French crowds that shout "Ra... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:47:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2137930-column-tennis-rafa-vs-roger-yesterday.html 2013-06-07T22:47:22Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2137752-nadal-edges-djokovic-9-7-5th-french-semis.html PARIS (AP) — His dramatic and delightful French Open semifinal was 4½ hours old — and 14 games into the fifth set — when Rafael Nadal raced from the net to the baseline to retrieve Novak Djokovic's seemingly unreachable lob. Many players wouldn't have bothered to give chase, let alone attempt what Nadal actually accomplished: With his back to the court, h... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:25:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2137752-nadal-edges-djokovic-9-7-5th-french-semis.html 2013-06-07T21:25:30Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2136804-nadal-outlasts-djokovic-french-open-epic.html PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal won an epic semifinal against Novak Djokovic at the French Open to remain the King of Clay — for another couple of days, at least. The seven-time champion twice let a lead slip away in the fourth set Friday, then came from behind in the fifth to beat the No. 1-ranked Djokovic 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7 (3), 9-7. Djokovic blew an easy ove... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:11:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2136804-nadal-outlasts-djokovic-french-open-epic.html 2013-06-07T19:11:38Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2137206-ferrer-beats-tsonga-to-reach-french-open.html PARIS (AP) — David Ferrer advanced to his first Grand Slam final by beating Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the French Open, 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2 Friday. The No. 4-seeded Ferrer, who had been 0-5 in major semifinals, will face fellow Spaniard and seven-time champion Rafael Nadal for the title Sunday. Nadal advanced by beating No. 1-ranked Novak Djokovic 6-4,... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:32:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2137206-ferrer-beats-tsonga-to-reach-french-open.html 2013-06-07T18:32:38Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2135672-sharapova-bids-to-to-poor-williams.html PARIS (AP) — Maria Sharapova was not even an adult the last time she beat Serena Williams, it was that long ago. It was at the WTA Championships and Sharapova was 17. Nearly nine years later, she now finds herself playing to deny Williams her 16th Grand Slam title in the French Open final on Saturday, where the Russian has to overcome overwhelming odds to... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 02:11:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2135672-sharapova-bids-to-to-poor-williams.html 2013-06-07T02:11:29Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2134474-bolt-sanchez-to-winners-trophies.html PARIS (AP) — Six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt and eight-time Grand Slam champion Arantxa Sanchez Vicario will present the men's and women's winners' trophies at the French Open this weekend. The French Tennis Federation said Thursday that Sanchez Vicario, who won the French Open three times, will be alongside FFT president Jean Gachassin at Roland Gar... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:48:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2134474-bolt-sanchez-to-winners-trophies.html 2013-06-06T17:48:22Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2133488-rafa-vs-nole-french-open-semifinal-showdown.html PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal groused last week that he was playing so badly he might soon be home fishing in Mallorca. Then came a transformation. Nadal stood at the net following his latest French Open win wearing that familiar crooked grin, clay caked on his arm, his leg and even the back of his shirt, landlocked and loving it. ... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:19:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2133488-rafa-vs-nole-french-open-semifinal-showdown.html 2013-06-06T15:19:06Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2133792-5-things-to-watch-french-open-mens-semifinals.html PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will face each other in a French Open semifinal that feels like a final. Djokovic is trying to win his first championship at Roland Garros to complete a career Grand Slam. Nadal is trying to become the only man to win eight titles at one major tournament. "You are not playing a match for a title. You are just p... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:09:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2133792-5-things-to-watch-french-open-mens-semifinals.html 2013-06-06T14:09:35Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2129980-nadal-djokovic-to-meet-french-open-semifinals.html PARIS (AP) — The French Open showdown between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic might lack some sizzle because it's a semifinal and not the final. Still, they both have more than enough motivation to make the match a memorable one. Seven-time champion Nadal vs. No. 1-ranked Djokovic carries the heft of a final, even if both players need two more victories t... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 02:07:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2129980-nadal-djokovic-to-meet-french-open-semifinals.html 2013-06-06T02:07:42Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2128512-federer-loses-quick-french-qf-williams-sf.html PARIS (AP) — A point from losing the first set of his French Open quarterfinal, Roger Federer shanked a routine forehand, sending the ball 10 feet beyond the opposite baseline. The Court Philippe Chatrier crowd roared with approval, then loudly chanted the last name of Federer's opponent, Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. That shot was a clear indication that... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:08:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2128512-federer-loses-quick-french-qf-williams-sf.html 2013-06-04T21:08:43Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2127378-homage-birthday-3-firsts-french-open.html PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic played through his grief, Rafael Nadal celebrated a birthday with the center court crowd and three newcomers advanced to the quarterfinals on a busy Monday at the French Open. Playing two days after the death of his childhood coach, the top-ranked Djokovic's emotion was clear to see after beating Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 02:12:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2127378-homage-birthday-3-firsts-french-open.html 2013-06-04T02:12:54Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2125388-djokovic-nadal-course-semifinal-paris.html PARIS (AP) — Less than 48 hours after learning of the death of his childhood coach, Novak Djokovic was on court at the French Open, determined to complete a career Grand Slam in honor of the woman he likened to a "second mother." Still grieving, Djokovic began shakily Monday. Six of the match's first seven unforced errors were his. After one poor exchange... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:40:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2125388-djokovic-nadal-course-semifinal-paris.html 2013-06-03T20:40:29Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2125870-djokovic-rallies-kohlschreiber-french-open.html PARIS (AP) — In the first set, Novak Djokovic angrily busted his racket. At the end, he happily threw a punch at the red clay he's so eager to conquer. He hopes to keep swinging for three more rounds at the French Open. Djokovic lost a set for the first time in the tournament, then rallied to reach his 16th consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal by beating P... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:40:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2125870-djokovic-rallies-kohlschreiber-french-open.html 2013-06-03T14:40:55Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2125638-haas-beats-youzhny-6-1-6-1-6-3-french-open.html PARIS (AP) — Tommy Haas' resurgence at age 35 reached a new peak Monday, when he became the oldest French Open men's quarterfinalist since 1971 by beating Mikhail Youzhny 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. Haas also became the oldest man to reach the quarters at any major event since Andre Agassi at the 2005 U.S. Open. "I feel like I'm riding a wave that I hope to continue a... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:19:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2125638-haas-beats-youzhny-6-1-6-1-6-3-french-open.html 2013-06-03T13:19:49Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2125244-federer-feels-prepares-tsonga.html PARIS (AP) — Roger Federer's route toward a second French Open title will pit him against yet another Frenchman in the quarterfinals, although judging by the way his fourth-round win was received Sunday he may feel like he's the one playing at home. The 17-time Grand Slam champion beat the 15th-seeded Gilles Simon of France 6-1, 4-6, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 to reac... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 05:29:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2125244-federer-feels-prepares-tsonga.html 2013-06-03T05:29:12Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2124490-federer-to-beat-simon-french-open.html PARIS (AP) — Chasing a shot, Roger Federer caught his right shoe in the French Open's red clay, twisting that foot awkwardly and tumbling to the ground. Soon enough, he was in a real rut, in danger of his earliest exit from a Grand Slam tournament in nine years. Federer regrouped and restored order eventually, coming back from a two-sets-to-one deficit to... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:19:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2124490-federer-to-beat-simon-french-open.html 2013-06-03T04:19:21Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2124588-tsonga-beats-troicki-to-reach-french-open-quarters.html PARIS (AP) — Jo-Wilfried Tsonga reached the French Open quarterfinals by beating Viktor Troicki of Serbia 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday. The sixth-seeded Frenchman converted four of 11 breakpoints, held every service game, and clinched victory with a clipped volley at the net. Tsonga is the last Frenchman to reach a Grand Slam final, losing to Novak Djokovic at... Sun, 02 Jun 2013 16:07:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2124588-tsonga-beats-troicki-to-reach-french-open-quarters.html 2013-06-02T16:07:32Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2124328-kuznetsova-beats-kerber-to-reach-french-quarters.html PARIS (AP) — Former champion Svetlana Kuznetsova earned a berth in the quarterfinals at the French Open by beating Angelique Kerber 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 Sunday. Ranked 39th and unseeded, Kuznetsova has reached the final eight in back-to-back major tournaments for the first time since 2009, when she won the title at Roland Garros. She reached the quarterfinals at... Sun, 02 Jun 2013 12:14:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2124328-kuznetsova-beats-kerber-to-reach-french-quarters.html 2013-06-02T12:14:04Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2123096-nadal-djokovic-vulnerable-french-open.html PARIS (AP) — For the third time in three matches at this year's French Open, Rafael Nadal hardly looked himself for a set. Unlike in the first two rounds, Nadal won his opening set on Saturday, albeit barely. The takeaway, even after another victory, was the same: The owner of a record seven titles at Roland Garros is not the dominant force he usually is ... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 22:57:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2123096-nadal-djokovic-vulnerable-french-open.html 2013-06-01T22:57:44Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2123340-djokovics-coach-gencic-dies.html BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Jelena Gencic, who was Novak Djokovic's first coach, has died. She was 76. Serbia's Tennis Federation says Gencic died on Saturday. The cause of death was not given. Gencic, who represented Yugoslavia at tennis and handball, picked Djokovic as an exceptional talent when he attended her tennis camp in Serbia at age six. She coached ... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 21:44:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2123340-djokovics-coach-gencic-dies.html 2013-06-01T21:44:30Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2123588-djokovic-advances-to-4th-round-french-open.html PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic received a visit from a trainer late in his third-round match at the French Open, then completed a victory over No. 26-seeded Grigor Dimitrov, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 on Saturday. Walking to his changeover chair at 4-3 in the last set, Djokovic stretched his right arm several times and then was treated by the trainer, who applied ointmen... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:04:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/tennis/2123588-djokovic-advances-to-4th-round-french-open.html 2013-06-01T19:04:47Z