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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Novak Djokovic
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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Novak Djokovic, Wimbledon 2024
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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Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon 2024
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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Novak Djokovic
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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Novak Djokovic
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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Novak Djokovic, Roland-Garros 2024
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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Olga Danilovic
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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Novak Djokovic, 2024
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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Corentin Moutet, 2024
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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Laslo Djere
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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Novak Djokovic with Marian Vajda, right, Gebhard Gritsch and Miljan Amanovic.
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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Goran Ivanisevic
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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Novak Djokovic at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics
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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Zimonjic and Djokovic
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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Novak Djokovic, Indian Wells 2024
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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Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2024
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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Djokovic Alcaraz 2024 (1)
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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Jelena Ostapenko at Eastbourne 2023
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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Dino Prizmic
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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Novak Djokovic at the 2024 Australian Open
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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Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2024
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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