New York – Novak Djokovic acknowledged that the new generation of tennis stars is proving too strong after his defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open semifinal. The 38-year-old Serb fell in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6, 6-2, ending another campaign short of his record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.
The loss highlighted a trend for Djokovic in 2025, where he reached the semifinals of all four majors but was unable to progress further. He retired midway through his Australian Open match against Alexander Zverev and later fell to Jannik Sinner in both the French Open and Wimbledon before being stopped by Alcaraz in New York.
Speaking after the match, Djokovic admitted he struggled to maintain energy beyond the second set. “I had enough to battle for two sets, but after that I was out and he kept going,” he said. Known for his remarkable endurance, Djokovic conceded that five-set matches against Alcaraz and Sinner are increasingly difficult. “They are just too good, playing at a very high level,” he remarked.
Despite the defeat, Djokovic pointed to his earlier-season win over Alcaraz in Melbourne as proof that opportunities remain. He suggested that the Australian Open, historically his most successful tournament, could still provide his best chance at a 25th major. However, with Sinner chasing a third consecutive title and Alcaraz aiming for a career Grand Slam, Djokovic faces steep competition.
Sunrisers Hyderabad endured a tough outing as they suffered an 82-run defeat to Gujarat Titans, while skipper Pat Cummins was fined ₹12 lakh for a slow over-rate offence, compounding the team’s misery.
May 12, 2025, when India bid farewell to one of its biggest Test cricketers as Virat Kohli announced his retirement from the longest format. One year later, fans still miss his passion and presence in whites.
Axar Patel and David Miller turned out to be champions for Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala and kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive with a sensational win against Punjab Kings.
The IPL 2026 match between the RCB and the Mumbai Indians proved to be most thrilling match of the season.
Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and many other big names are likely to miss Australia series against Pakistan, prioritizing IPL 2026 playoffs.
.jpeg)
Virat Kohli has played 34 innings against MI and averages 32.40 against them with a strike rate of 128.
The IPL 2026 playoff race is heating up as the Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants prepare for a crucial clash in Chennai this Sunday. Both teams are desperate for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
with Shreyas Iyer emerging as the frontrunner for the role
The duo had earlier shared the dressing room while representing Lucknow Super Giants during the 2023 and 2024 IPL seasons
.jpeg)
Asked to bat, LSG posted 209/3, powered by Marsh’s blistering 111 off 56 balls, an innings studded with nine fours and nine sixes
US has paused Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz for now, as talks with Ira...
Governor presented citations to several outstanding units of the Army, Assam Rif...
Pune Tourist Rescued Following 150-Foot Plunge at Sinhagad Fort While Taking Pho...
Twin Blasts Near Military Establishments Put Punjab on High Alert
