Irish tennis icon Conor Niland tells his unfortunate Novak Djokovic tale
“I went out and got myself food poisoning and was really, really sick” We are back with the third episode of our Milestones series, where Irish sports stars share the stories and secrets behind memorable photos from throughout their career. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our first two episodes, with former […]
1 year ago
Novak Djokovic hit by water bottle while leaving court at Italian Open
The Serbian had just beaten Corentin Moutet to progress into the third round of the competition. Novak Djokovic was struck in the head by a large water bottle while signing autographs as he made his way off the court at the Italian Open in Rome. Footage taken from the crowd shows the world number one […]
2 years ago
Novak Djokovic fined for destroying racket after clash with Irish umpire during Wimbledon final
The fine will be deducted from his runner-up cheque Novak Djokovic has been fined more than £6,000 for smashing his racquet during his Wimbledon men’s singles final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz. The Serb lost in five sets to the Spaniard on Sunday, his first defeat at Wimbledon since 2018 and first defeat on Centre Court since 2013. […]
2 years ago
Novak Djokovic breaks down in tears after losing Wimbledon classic to Carlos Alcaraz
One moment saw the Djokovic facade crumble. For the first time since 2013, Novak Djokovic lost on the Centre Court of Wimbledon, after playing his part in an all-time classic men’s singles final against Carlos Alcaraz. The most successful men’s tennis player started off well in the opening set but soon discovered he was in […]
2 years ago
Novak Djokovic fires message to Brad Pitt, Prince William and Wimbledon crowd
Djokovic isn’t liked by the Wimbledon crowd at the best of times Novak Djokovic clearly aired his frustrations towards the Wimbledon crowd during the men’s singles final against Carlos Alacaraz by sarcastically clapping them. Djokovic has found it difficult to win over the Wimbledon crowd throughout his career and Sunday was no different, with those […]
2 years ago
Novak Djokovic taunts Wimbledon crowd after boos during semi-final win
Djokovic appeared to be enjoying playing the villain… Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic taunted the Wimbledon centre court crowd on Friday as he overcame Italian Jannik Sinner in straight sets to reach a record-breaking 35th Grand Slam final. Djokovic looked comfortable from the off, racing into a two-set lead. Then, crowd favourite Sinner threatened to […]
2 years ago