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Novak Djokovic suffers shock defeat to world No 293 Reilly Opelka in Brisbane International quarter-final

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Djokovic, who is due to team up with former British No 1 and old rival Andy Murray as his new coach later this month, was bested in an opening set tie-breaker and then broken in the fourth game of the second – shortly after spurning an opportunity of his own on the Opelka serve

It’s far from ideal preparation for the first Grand Slam of the 2025 season for the record 24-time champion Djokovic, the 37-year-old appearing here in his first tournament since mid-October.

Novak Djokovic begins his pursuit of career golden slam at the Paris Olympics | CNN

For Opelka, this is unquestionably the biggest win of his career to date. The 27-year-old American has won four ATP 250 tournaments and had a career-high ranking of world No 17 in 2022 before injury troubles have limited him to playing only one match over the past two years.

“He is the greatest tennis player the sport has ever seen,” Opelka said of Djokovic, following his statement win. “It’s difficult being in Novak’s position… he can scout me or his opponents all day long, but the reality is that we have nothing to lose coming in against him.

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Tyson Fury sent direct message by Anthony Joshua as fight date discussed

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Anthony Joshua has said that he hopes to fight Tyson Fury in 2025.

Matchroom Boxing’s AJ and Queensberry Promotions’ Fury have had a long-time rivalry in the heavyweight division for the best part of a decade now, with boxing fans worldwide eagerly awaiting the day that the two men finally come to blows in the squared circle to determine who is the better fighter

And it seems as though fight fans may not have to wait much longer to see a bout take place, with Joshua recently revealing that he hopes to settle the score with Fury this year. Speaking with Channels Television about his aims for the future, Joshua explained: “Three-time world champion, and Tyson Fury.”

Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua bout unlikely to happen, says promoter Warren | CNN

When asked about a time frame for a lucrative bout with the ‘Gypsy King’, the pugilist added: “I’m not sure, but that’s my target,” before looking directly into the camera and adding: “2025, I’m targeting Tyson Fury.” Media then asked Joshua if he thinks he has a chance against Fury following his recent unanimous-decision loss to Oleksandr Usyk, to which the 35-year-old said: “We’ll see, let us get in the ring. Only God knows, but for me we’ll see in the future.”

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Tyson looksMike drastically different just weeks after Jake Paul fight

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Former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson appears to be enjoying some time off following his boxing showdown with Jake Paul.

The 58-year-old went glove-to-glove with the YouTuber-turned-boxer back in November. It was Tyson’s first professional outing since suffering a defeat to Kevin McBride in 2005. He did, however, take part in an exhibition showdown against legendary boxer Roy Jones Jr in 2020 prior to his clash with ‘The Problem Child.’

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: What is Jake Paul's boxing record?

That said, the dust-up with the 27-year-old was a big step up for ‘Iron Mike’ – largely down to the huge age gap. Therefore, the boxing veteran had to take preparations for the contest very seriously. Tyson impressed many with his ripped physique ahead of the heavyweight fight

While the American looked sharp in training, he was unable to roll back the years on fight night as his age was on full display in Texas. Despite failing to get the knockout, Paul would go on to cruise to a unanimous decision victory and extended his professional boxing record to 11-1

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Why Oleksandr Usyk won The Sporting News’ Men’s Fighter of the Year 2024

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No one could match Oleksandr Usyk for Fighter of the Year contention in 2024. The 37-year-old Ukrainian entered the year as arguably the best fighter in the world, a lock for the Hall of Fame and a boxing legend. He exits 2024 with his legacy in even better shape.

Oleksandr Usyk Told His Final Challenge Is Heavyweight Who 'KO'd Him In Sparring': "Make The Fight" - Seconds Out

Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) was scheduled to defend his IBF, WBA, WBO, and Ring Magazine championships against division number one and WBC counterpart Tyson Fury on February 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. However, just days away from the fight, “The Gypsy King” sustained a terrible cut in sparring and the most eagerly anticipated heavyweight title fight in decades was postponed.

As the boxing world convalesced, a new date of May 18 was soon made official and the hype machine got underway. Usyk, a southpaw, had used superlative ring IQ, speed, and skill to bedevil Anthony Joshua twice. Meanwhile, Fury had scored a pair of convincing knockout wins over feared American power puncher Deontay Wilder to prevail in an epic trilogy. Fury vs. Usyk was a matchup between the two best heavyweights in the world.

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Watch Tiger Woods get ecstatic over 15-year-old son’s first hole-in-one: ‘An unbelievable moment’

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Tiger Woods’ son accomplished a serendipitous feat — hitting a hole-in-one while paired with his dad.

The golf pro teamed up with his 15-year-old son, Charlie, during the PNC Championship on Dec. 22. At this year’s competition, which took place at the Ritz-Carlton GC in Orlando, Charlie scored his first-ever ace at the fourth hole.

All About Tiger Woods' Son Charlie Axel Woods

In a clip shared by Golf Channel, Charlie Woods takes his swing and looks ahead after he makes his shot, which lands on the green and straight into the hole

Charlie Woods doesn’t seem to realize he made a hole-in-one at first, as he suddenly looks shocked and then breaks into a smile. Tiger Woods immediately goes in to hug him, followed by a loving shove.

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Why Simone Biles Might Not Return for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

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This G.O.A.T. may have stuck her landing for the last time.

Simone Biles, who won four medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics when she returned to the sport after experiencing vertigo at the 2021 Tokyo Games, recently shared why she likely won’t return to the Olympics when they come to Los Angeles in 2028.

Simone Biles named Sports Illustrated 2024 Sportsperson of the Year - ABC News

“Because I’ve accomplished so much,” she told Sports Illustrated in an interview published Jan. 2, “there’s almost nothing left to do, rather than to just be snobby and to try again and for what? I’m at a point in my career where I’m humble enough to know when to be done.”

The 27-year-old—who tied the knot with Chicago Bears football player Jonathan Owens in 2023—also noted that it may be time to shift her focus to other areas of her life.

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Tiger Woods remembers beloved golf writer Steve DiMeglio in social media post: ‘Lost part of our family’

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Golf legend Tiger Woods was among those mourning the loss of PGA Tour writer Steve DiMeglio, who lost his battle with cancer at age 63.

Woods posted Wednesday to X, offering his condolences.

Tiger Woods breaks up with Nike | CNN Business

“Unfortunately the golf world lost part of our family today, beloved golf writer Steve DiMeglio,” the post said. “I was always very close to Steve and we texted and talked about how he needed to keep fighting to get better so we could see each other in the Bahamas last month. And we did. I am so grateful for that.

“This is a very sad day for all of golf. We have truly lost a friend.”

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Novak Djokovic’s Efforts To Hold The 100th ATP Tour Title Strengthening

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JAKARTA – Novak Djokovic’s efforts to win the 100th ATP Tour title strengthened on Thursday, January 2, 2025, when the Serbian player defeated fellow veteran Gael Monfils 6-3 and 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals of Brisbane International 2025.

Novak Djokovic sets-up Brisbane quarter-final against Reilly Opelka by beating Gael Monfils - BBC Sport

The 37-year-old, who wants to join Roger Federer (103) and Jimmyctions (199) as players who have reached the milestone, advanced in the first set after a break in the fourth game.

Djokovic then advanced again in the second set to extend his winning streak against the French player to 20-0, nearly two decades after their first meeting in the opening round of the 2005 US Open.

“We’ve been playing for years. I’ve known you since I was 15 years old.

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Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury seem destined and bound to face each other in 2025

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Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, two heavyweights who are currently on a losing streak and have never been more in need of each other and, as a result, have never been closer to sharing a ring.

For Joshua, in particular, there is now a willingness, closer to acceptance or resignation, to take risks in ways that he might have resisted when he was unbeaten or closer to the top of the heavyweight division

Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua bout unlikely to happen, says promoter Warren | CNN

Speaking this week in Lagos, Nigeria, where he visited President Bola Tinubu, Joshua said of a possible fight with Fury: “We’ll see if we get in the ring. Only God knows, but for me, we’ll see in the future“.

Much more revealing was what Joshua said when he spoke to State House Correspondents about the importance of making the right moves in 2025 and regaining everything he lost in 2024. “Time is of the essence, time is limited,” he said. “So I just want to work harder.

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Controversy erupts: Was the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson bout a well-planned money grab?

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The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson showdown on November 15, 2024, at AT&T Stadium was an event of epic proportions. With over 108 million viewers tuning in on television and 72,000 fans witnessing it live, the fight broke the gate record for boxing or MMA events outside Las Vegas. However, despite its massive success, the eight-round special rules bout ended in controversy, sparking skepticism about its authenticity.

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: What's behind the celebrity boxing craze? | Boxing News | Al Jazeera

Jake Paul secured a unanimous victory over the legendary Mike Tyson, but whispers of match-fixing quickly began circulating. In response, Paul’s team released a statement denying the allegations, yet the rumors persist.

Tony Yayo, the rapper formerly of G-Unit, shared his thoughts on the fight during an interview with DJ Vlad. When asked who he bet on, Yayo confidently replied, “Mike Tyson,” but admitted he was left baffled by the outcome.

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