Sasa Ozmo
The likes of Andre Agassi, Jelena Dokić and Marat Safin got him hooked on the little yellow ball. Has been covering tennis professionally for more than a decade. Particularly fond of lobs and hitting the ball on the rise. Based in Belgrade, he is your go-to guy for players from ex-Yugoslavia, but you can ask him almost anything tennis-related and he probably won’t disappoint. Author of the book "Sports Journalism", which aims mostly to help young students/journalists embarking on an exciting path of sport reporting.
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July 9, 2024
“Novak was flawless mentally against Rune” – Ozmo on Djokovic
Serbian tennis expert Sasa Ozmo gives his views on Novak Djokovic's win over...
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July 7, 2024
Djokovic on his knee: “I am moving a lot better, but it’s far from okay”
Speaking to Sport Klub after his latest win, Djokovic said he is spending...
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July 7, 2024
Sasa Ozmo on Djokovic’s good performance against Popyrin: “Novak was sharp in every sense”
Novak Djokovic edged out Alexei Popyrin 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) on Saturday...
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June 4, 2024
Djokovic: “I started writing my history a long time ago”
Following his win over Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round of the Australian...
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June 4, 2024
“There is a risk of my withdrawing” – Djokovic awaiting scan results on knee issue
Tuesday will be crunch day ahead of Novak Djokovic's scheduled Wednesday quarter-final against...
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June 2, 2024
“I’ve proved what I am made of so many times in my career” – Djokovic
Following his epic win over Lorenzo Musetti, Novak Djokovic spoke to Serbian reporters...
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May 31, 2024
“I am not getting carried away” – Olga Danilovic after career-best victory at Roland-Garros
After years of injury setbacks, the Serb has finally made her big breakthrough...
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May 26, 2024
Djokovic reveals his coach for the French Open and speaks about ups and downs in his motivation
Speaking to Serbian reporters ahead of the French Open, the world No 1...
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May 26, 2024
Moutet’s coach calling for a revenge in fans pressure before Jarry’s match-up
Petar Popovic, Corentin Moutet’s coach, hopes that "hell awaits" Nicolas Jarry as a...
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May 25, 2024
Djere hires former Roland-Garros finalist Puerta as new coach
The former world No 27 has appointed a notable new coach
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May 1, 2024
Djokovic continues team renovation, reuniting with former fitness trainer Gebhard Gritsch
Following his split with longtime agents Edoardo Artaldi and Elena Cappellaro last September,...
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April 3, 2024
Full Goran Ivanisevic interview: “I was ready to even die for Novak”
Coach of Djokovic for five years, Ivanisevic discusses the ups and downs of...
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April 3, 2024
Goran Ivanisevic has one big desire for Djokovic in 2024: “I wish him Olympic gold with all my heart”
Ivanisevic reveals that the world No 1 struggled with motivation at the start...
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April 2, 2024
Ivanisevic says Zimonjic would be ideal as Djokovic’s next coach
The former doubles No 1 and Davis Cup team-mate is in Monte-Carlo with...
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March 28, 2024
Djokovic “trying to feel by (him)self what (he) needs”, without a coach for the moment
Novak Djokovic will not replace his former coach Goran Ivanisevic for the moment.
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January 26, 2024
“Many irrational thoughts go through my head after a loss” – Djokovic on tough Australian Open loss
Djokovic suffered his first loss at the Australian Open since 2018. He admitted...
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January 22, 2024
Djokovic: Easier to get along with young guns than Federer, Nadal
Novak Djokovic opened up about the differences between his relationships with his Big...
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January 15, 2024
Jelena Ostapenko, in her own words – the Latvian speaks on getting her Slam mojo back, arguing with Hawk-Eye and more
Thanks to her Adelaide title Jelena Ostapenko has surged back into the Top...
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January 14, 2024
“Novak’s compliments are a huge deal for me” – Prizmic speaks after Djokovic display
Dino Prizmic stepped into the spotlight after a fine performance against the world...
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January 14, 2024
Djokovic introduces new people and new structure within his team
Novak Djokovic’s hitting partner and coach, Carlos Gomez Herrera, will have a new...
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January 13, 2024
Djokovic about 2022 memories: My stomach was in knots when I landed on “that” terminal
Novak Djokovic told Serbian press that some bad memories came back to him...
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