'This has nothing to do with sports, this is a political agenda. Novak is the best player and the best athlete in the world, but several hundred million people from the West can't stomach that.'
Djokovic did not drop a set en route to the final in Rome
Djokovic, who is seeking to win a record 21st Grand Slam title at the tournament this month, said in a legal challenge on Saturday that he had been given the medical exemption because he had contracted COVID-19 last month.
Nagal's career maintained an upward spike when he became the 10th player from India to break into top 100 in ATP rankings.
Novak Djokovic has so far declined to disclose whether he is vaccinated and his father told Serbia's TV Prva that governing body Tennis Australia's stance on players being vaccinated was tantamount to "blackmail".
Wimbledon announced that it had barred all Russian and Belarusian players from this year's championships
Images from Day 9 of the Wimbledon 2022 Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Tuesday.
A round-up of all tennis action on Friday.
Djokovic remained unflustered despite dropping the opening set and suffering several tumbles on the greasy surface.
Novak Djokovic was confused about who had issued him with a medical exemption to enter Australia when interviewed by the Australian Border Force last week, according to transcripts of the interview.
Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's tournament following the invasion of Ukraine was wrong and lacked respect, world number one Novak Djokovic said on Monday.
Djokovic's official website also confirmed his participation in the Dubai tournament.
The Serbian Wimbledon champion extended his win streak to nine, wrapping up the final in 75 minutes without facing a break point and booked his place at next month's ATP Finals.
Novak Djokovic, the world number one ranked men's player, has reiterated his stand about freedom of choice over taking the COVID-19 vaccine as suspense grows over his participation at the Australian Open in January.
Images from Day 6 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.
Djokovic was soundly beaten by Zverev in the 2018 final, a match played out in an electrifying atmosphere in front of 18,000 fans. This time the arena was empty because of the COVID-19 lockdown, a surreal backdrop for a match with so much riding on it for both men.
Novak Djokovic's bid for a record 21st major title that would have completed the calendar-year Grand Slam collapsed at the final hurdle in a stunning 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 defeat by Russian Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final on Sunday.
It was unclear exactly what happened to world number 76 Musetti whose stylish game was threatening to send Djokovic to his earliest Roland Garros exit since 2009.
Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final to win his fourth Grand Slam title.
Rather than face the prospect of a lengthy ban, with a decision expected by the end of the year, World No 1 Jannik Sinner accepted the three-month suspension which will allow him to return before the French Open.
Novak Djokovic had his neck taped during the match on Court Philippe Chatrier and his movements seemed somewhat restricted
The Serbian top seed won a fourth successive title at the All England Club to take his overall Grand Slam tally to 21.
Nadal says Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian players unfair
Let battle commence, says Djokovic ahead of Nadal showdown
Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Serbia team for the ATP Cup in Sydney, event organisers said on Wednesday, raising further doubts over whether the world number one will defend his Australian Open title next month.
Though having won the French Open and a second Wimbledon crown last year with his previous serving action, Alcaraz was unhappy with its accuracy and overall strain on the body.
'I feel quite embarrassed as an Australian athlete that's seen what this guy has done for us and the sport'
Novak Djokovic increased his Grand Slam tally to 19 titles, and is now one adrift of the men's record held by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Novak Djokovic was unexpectedly beaten by fifth-ranked Alexander Zverev, quashing his hopes of winning an Olympic singles gold medal, the only major honour missing from his long list of accolades.
Djokovic said he was '50-50' about competing at the Tokyo Olympics
Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is weighing exercising his discretionary powers to revoke Djokovic's visa
Novak Djokovic has declined to disclose his vaccination status despite everyone at Melbourne Park needing to be inoculated against COVID-19.
Officials said he was one of a 'handful' of successful applicants among 26 people who sought exemptions.
Images from the men's singles fourth round matches on Day 8 of the 2023 Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.
The prize money pool for this year's U.S. Open has been increased by 15% to $75 million, making it the largest purse in tennis history, the United States Tennis Association announced on Wednesday.
Roger Federer on Sunday congratulated Serbia's Novak Djokovic on joining the 20 Club.
Carlos Alcaraz kept his Indian Wells 'three-peat' campaign on track with a straight sets win against Canadian Denis Shapovalov in the third round.
Novak Djokovic won a record-extending sixth Paris Masters title by avenging his U.S Open final defeat against Russian Daniil Medvedev with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory in Sunday's showpiece match.
'Of course I am happy to reach No. 1. It was my goal since I was young and especially my goal in the latest times.'
'Rarely did I feel my best on clay in the first or second tournament in the season. That was the case this season again. It took me two tournaments to really feel that I'm getting closer to the desired level.'
