Novak Djokovic will begin the defence of his Wimbledon title against Philipp Kohlschreiber and will avoid ‘Big Three’ rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer before the final. Nadal, who starts against Yuichi Sugita, was controversially seeded behind Federer – despite…
*FG playing politics with Apapa gridlock, says Sanwo-Olu, Lagos gov-elect (Sun)*School gardener arrested over murder of SSS 3 student in Lagos (Independent)
FG playing politics with Apapa gridlock, says Sanwo-Olu, Lagos gov-elect (Sun) Ahead of his May 29 inauguration, Lagos State governor-elect, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured that the Apapa gridlock will be resolved in his first 60 days in office. Sanwo-Olu spoke…
*Police say non-payment of allowances could jeopardise Lagos security (Guardian)*Ambode seeks prayers for Sanwo-Olu (Nation)
Police say non-payment of allowances could jeopardise Lagos security (Guardian) Policemen serving with Lagos Police Command are lamenting non-payment of allowances and running cost to ensure adequate security in the state. The officers accused Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of abandoning the…
Djokovic dispatches Fratangelo to reach Indian Wells 3rd round (Guardian)
Novak Djokovic shook off some rust and US qualifier Bjorn Fratangelo Saturday, opening his ATP Indian Wells Masters campaign with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 victory. The second-round clash was the world number one’s first match since he won his seventh…
Tennis player Djokovic, gymnast Biles win top Laureus awards (Euronews)
World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic crowned a winning return to the courts after surgery with the Laureus sportsman of the year award on Monday, while American gymnast Simone Biles won the sportswoman of the year prize. Serbian Djokovic,…
No. 1 Djokovic to face No. 2 Nadal for Australian Open title (EpochTimes)
Novak Djokovic was about as perfect as can be in his semifinal at Rod Laver Arena. Didn’t miss much. Almost couldn’t, really. It was a performance so flawless, so fantastic, that it was easy to feel as if only one…
Dominant Djokovic sets up Nadal final (BBC)
Top seed Novak Djokovic set up a tantalising Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal by thrashing Lucas Pouille in a one-sided semi-final. The Serb, 31, needed just one hour and 23 minutes to win 6-0 6-2 6-2. Djokovic broke serve…
Djokovic and Halep named 2018 ITF world champions (Guardian)
Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep were Thursday named as the 2018 ITF world champions by the governing body of global tennis. World number one Djokovic receives the honour from the International Tennis Federation for the sixth time, while it is…
Alexander Zverev stuns Novak Djokovic to win ATP Finals in London (BBC)
Alexander Zverev stunned world number one Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win the season-ending ATP Finals and earn the biggest victory of his career. Djokovic, 31, was the heavy favourite to win a sixth finals title but was outclassed…