The success at the ATP tournament in Beijing was followed by a letdown. Tennis star Novak Djokovic was knocked out in his opening match at the Shanghai Masters by Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz.
SportsNovak Djokovic has had a difficult, winless 2026. Now the tennis star is a winner again after Alex de Minaur was injured in the final of the ATP tournament in Beijing.
SportsRussian tennis star Daniil Medvedev was disqualified in the semifinals of the ATP tournament in Beijing after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball. “A bit of a shock,” said his opponent, Novak Djokovic.
SportsTwo singles and a doubles – then it was over at the Royal Tennis Hall. Australia went ahead to an unassailable 3–0, eventually won the Davis Cup qualifier with 3–1 and advanced in the tournament. We maintained a high level in 80 percent of the match against such a strong team and that bodes well for the future, says André Göransson.
SportsThe opportunities were several, but Leo Borg failed to take them. It annoys him. You have to deliver on the crucial balls. What happened then, one doesn't know. I had a few chances, but maybe got a little nervous, he says.
SportsCold and grey compared to the summer heat back home in Australia. And balls he was not used to. But Stockholm is a wonderful city and I like playing in this environment, says Alex de Minaur, the world's eighth-ranked tennis player.
SportsMikael Ymer pressured world number eight Alex de Minaur in the opening match of the Davis Cup. Leo Borg followed up with an even match against Aleksandar Vukic. Yet, Australia leads with 2–0 and is one win away from advancing in the Davis Cup.
SportsBack on the tennis court – and straight into the heat. Mikael Ymer plays his first match in Sweden's Davis Cup meeting with Australia in Stockholm. The Swede faces world number eight Alex de Minaur.
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