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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicNovak Djokovic

Topic: Novak Djokovic

‘Could have been my last match,’ Djokovic undecided on next year’s French Open after semi-final defeat

The three-time French Open champion was beaten in straight sets after missing three set points in the third.

Novak Djokovic beats Alexander Zverev to reach French Open semi-final

The 38-year-old Serbian tennis player is the oldest man to reach the semi-finals at Roland Garros since 1968.

Calling Nadal the ‘King of Clay’ sells him short. He’s so much more—even wabi-sabi moments

In the imagination of many, Nadal symbolises relentlessness, intensity, resoluteness, determination. But this also does a great disservice to Nadal and his legacy.

Reopening of Puri Jagannath temple’s Ratna Bhandar after 46 years evokes mix response

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

No escape from Alcaraz. He’s the perfect combination of Nadal and Djokovic

Alcaraz has tremendous foot speed, great racquet head acceleration, and an aggressive backhand slice. But it’s his mindset that makes him a cut above his peers.

Move beyond ‘Big 3’ of tennis—Alcaraz’s Wimbledon win against Djokovic shows baton has passed

Federer has already retired, Nadal is on the precipice, and Djokovic is struggling in comparison to his lofty standards.

Djokovic welcomes Rohan Bopanna to tennis hall of fame. It’s a cue for AITA to step up its game

It was emotional to see Bopanna win the doubles Australian Open title earlier this year amid ‘India-India’ chants. Now the govt needs to invest and democratise the sport to rake in serious talent.

Novak Djokovic defeats Ben Shelton to reach his 10th US Open Final

He next faces the winner of a match between top seed and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and third seed Daniil Medvedev.

Djokovic eases past Monfils, Alcaraz holds off Paul in Cincinnati

The Serbian made the most of a loose service game from Monfils and broke to love at 5-3 in the first set to close it out.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.