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Novak Djokovic accuses tennis media in bold call-out

Coco Gauff clarifies she's no Rafael Nadal; Iga Swiatek fans angry at Roger Federer

May 08, 2026

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Novak Djokovic accuses tennis media of twisting his words & making him look greedy for money. Coco Gauff wants everyone to know she's not Rafael Nadal.

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Novak Djokovic accuses tennis media of 'twisting my words' and painting him as greedy for more prize money in brutal call-out

Novak Djokovic made his much-anticipated return to the ATP Masters 1000 at the Italian Open in Rome. Soon after, Djokovic found himself up against the governing bodies of Grand Slams alongside Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Jannik Sinner, and others, in the conflict over players' prize money and welfare.

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"I salute that" - Novak Djokovic appreciates Aryna Sabalenka for leading Slam boycott talk amid overwhelming criticism

"I salute that" - Novak Djokovic appreciates Aryna Sabalenka for leading Slam boycott talk amid overwhelming criticism

"I am not Rafa" - Coco Gauff downplays pressure ahead of French Open title defense

"I am not Rafa" - Coco Gauff downplays pressure ahead of French Open title defense

PICTURE: Roger Federer returns to tennis in style flaunting his signature On sneakers

PICTURE: Roger Federer returns to tennis in style flaunting his signature On sneakers

BEYOND THE BASELINE

PICTURES: Daniil Medvedev's wife Daria hits the beach in black tank bikini amid Italian Open absence

PICTURES: Daniil Medvedev's wife Daria hits the beach in black tank bikini amid Italian Open absence

PICTURE: Paula Badosa poses in black bikini to promote her new premium swimwear line

PICTURE: Paula Badosa poses in black bikini to promote her new premium swimwear line

After hard-launching new boyfriend, Leylah Fernandez brings him to Italian Open for first tournament experience in public eye

After hard-launching new boyfriend, Leylah Fernandez brings him to Italian Open for first tournament experience in public eye

SPILL THE TEA

"Holger Rune is delusional"; "Absolutely f**king not" - Fans shocked by Dane's bold Grand Slam claim before French Open

"Holger Rune is delusional"; "Absolutely f**king not" - Fans shocked by Dane's bold Grand Slam claim before French Open

"Take this and burn it, what the f**k" - Iga Swiatek fans furious over Pole's French Open kit from Federer-backed On

"Take this and burn it, what the f**k" - Iga Swiatek fans furious over Pole's French Open kit from Federer-backed On

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History within reach in the Eternal City! 🇮🇹📖 In Rome, Jannik Sinner will aim to complete the full set of all nine ATP Masters 1000 titles 🏆🔥 Novak Djokovic remains the only player to complete the...

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