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Tennis Legend Novak Djokovic Cites Olympic Fatigue For Early US Open Departure: 'I Just Felt Out Of Gas … You Could See That With The Way I Played'
Saturday, August 31, 2024 - 4:07am | 487Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has attributed his early exit from the U.S. Open to fatigue following his recent Olympic triumph. What Happened: Djokovic revealed that his quest for Olympic gold left him depleted for his U.S. Open title defense. The Serbian player experienced an unexpected third-round...
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Simone Biles, Steph Curry Most Compelling 2024 Summer Olympics Athletes Benzinga Readers Say: 51% Of Readers Didn't Watch Any Sporting Events
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 6:17pm | 875The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris were watched by more than 30 million viewers in the U.S., marking an increase from the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. A poll of Benzinga readers shows that investors might not be as interested in the sporting spectacle as other fans around the world were. What...
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Novak Djokovic Criticizes Wimbledon Crowd For 'Disrespectful' Behavior — Tesla Investor Ross Gerber Applauds Speech
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 - 12:28am | 516Renowned Tesla Inc investor Ross Gerber, the CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth, has come out in support of tennis ace Novak Djokovic, who accused Wimbledon fans of disrespecting him. What Happened: On Monday, seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic voiced his discontent with the crowd’s conduct...
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Djokovic And His Unexpected Rival: Smell Of Marijuana Invades Tennis Courts
Friday, January 26, 2024 - 12:10pm | 735In the highly competitive world of professional tennis, players need an exceptional concentration level to perform at their best. But, there have been instances where external factors, like the unusual scent of cannabis, have wafted into the courts, causing more than a few raised eyebrows and a...
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US Open Tennis Betting Preview: Will Djokovic Make History Or Will Alcaraz Win Back-To-Back?
Friday, September 1, 2023 - 5:11pm | 875The 143rd U.S. Open tennis tournament kicked off Aug. 28 and will see some of the top tennis players compete for Grand Slam titles. Unlike past years’ tournaments, the 2023 tournament doesn’t feature top names like Serena Williams, Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal. Let's dive into...
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Novak Djokovic And Hedge Funder Bill Ackman Join Forces: Will This Upstart Be The 'LIV Golf' For Tennis?
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 - 2:37pm | 479Bill Ackman, the CEO of Pershing Square Capital, and Ahmad Nassar, CEO of the Professional Tennis Players Association appeared on CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box,’ to discuss the billionaire's new investment in the organization that is co-founded by tennis superstar Novak Djokovic....
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5 Things You Might Not Know About Tennis Star Rafael Nadal
Friday, June 3, 2022 - 10:50am | 652One of the greatest tennis players of all time is Rafael Nadal. The Spanish tennis player has transformed the sport and created some record-breaking tennis statistics and some top rivalries in tennis. Here are five things you might not know about Rafael Nadal. 1. Grand Slam Record: Nadal is...
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How Athletes Are Speaking Out Against The Russia-Ukraine War
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 - 10:20am | 1295This article was co-authored by Giada Palma As the Russian-Ukraine war continues to rage, athletes from around the globe are speaking out against the ongoing conflict. Soccer Players Speak Out Among the athletes speaking out against the war are soccer players from around the world, including...