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Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals after record-setting Athens win

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals after record-setting Athens win

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of ATP Finals after beating Lorenzo Musetti, but not before setting new hardcourt mark. By News Agencies Published On 9 Nov 20259 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Finals for the second year in a row, shortly after beating Lorenzo Musetti in a near three-hour final to win the Hellenic Championship on Saturday. Djokovic said a shoulder injury would prevent him from playing in the season-ending event for the top eight men’s players that starts on Sunday in Turin, Italy. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list “I was really looking forward to competing in Turin and giving my best,” Djokovic posted on social media. “But after today’s final in Athens, I’m sad to share that I need to withdraw due to an ongoing injury.” The decision means that Musetti will take his place, even though his loss to Djokovic initially handed the final qualifying spot to Felix Auger-Aliassime. The 24-time Grand Slam champion said he had been dealing with the injury throughout the tournament in Athens. Djokovic, who has won the ATP Finals seven times, also missed the tournament last year because of an injury. “That’s the reason why I decided not to make a call: would I go to Turin or not earlier, because I wanted to see how the matches go, how I react,” he told reporters. “After yesterday’s [Friday] match, I was hoping that it was not going to flare up. But then today, even before the match, it was not great. I had to take all the strong medications to be able to play the match. “I felt there’s no chance for me to go through the entire tournament in Turin with the required level of tennis when you’re playing the best eight in the world.” Djokovic plays a shot against Lorenzo Musetti during the Hellenic Championship final [Yorgos Karahalis/AP] Djokovic passes Federer on key milestone On Saturday, the Serb rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory over Musetti to clinch his 101st career title. Advertisement “An incredible battle,” Djokovic said after the match. “Three hours of a grueling match, physically… I’m just very proud of myself to get through this one.” The last set featured five breaks before Djokovic clinched the victory with a service winner. Musetti has now lost his last six tour-level finals. Djokovic is one of just three men to have racked up a century of titles. He still needs two to equal Roger Federer’s 103, while Jimmy Connors heads the list with 109. The 38-year-old’s victory against Musetti set a men’s record with his 72nd title on hard courts, one more than Federer. Djokovic, left, poses with the trophy after winning the final match, alongside runner up Lorenzo Musetti [Louiza Vradi/Reuters] Adblock test (Why?)

Powerful tornado wrecks Brazil town, killing six and injuring hundreds

Powerful tornado wrecks Brazil town, killing six and injuring hundreds

Tornado flattens homes in Rio Bonito do Iguana, with one official describing the destruction as akin to a ‘war zone’. At least six people have been killed and 750 others injured in Brazil after a tornado ripped through the southern state of Parana, with powerful winds of up to 250km/hour (155 mph). Local authorities said on Saturday that the twister, which struck late on Friday, lasted less than a minute, but destroyed about 90 percent of the town of Rio Bonito do Iguacu. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list The town is home to 14,000 people. Aerial photographs show scores of buildings in Rio Bonito do Iguacu without roofs, while parts of the town appear completely flattened. Nearby, green farmland and trees outside of the tornado’s path appear to be largely untouched. The destructive weather pattern hit Brazil as it prepared to host the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP30 in Belem on Monday. Experts say climate change can contribute to frequent and more intense tornadoes as warmer temperatures and increasing moisture in the air can increase atmospheric instability and wind shear – the factors that give rise to such twisters. An aerial view shows destruction after a tornado hit the city of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, in Brazil’s Paraná State, on November 8, 2025 [Photo by Daniel Castellano/AFP] ‘War zone’ Fernando Schunig, head of the Parana Civil Defence agency, described the town as a “war zone” in an interview with local news outlet G1. “When these events hit an urban area, the damage is major. It is very lethal,” he said. Gilberto Brecailo, a resident of Rio Bonito do Iguacu, said his mechanic shop was one of the buildings destroyed by the tornado. Advertisement “There’s not much we can do… All we have left are our clothes and our documents. My livelihood, my mechanic shop, is gone, and my son worked with me,” he said, standing near a pile of support beams and building rubble. Marileia Chagas, another resident, said she was thrown against a structure by the high winds but was able to hide under a bench until it passed. “When I came out, everything was destroyed. My daughter and my wheelchair-bound mother were inside. My father was inside too. I was devastated,” she said. “In two minutes, everything was on the ground; some people lost family, but we must thank God everyone is alive.” Authorities say five of the people killed were from Rio Bonito do Iguacu, while another victim was from the nearby town of Guarapuava. At least one person is missing. Towns near Rio Bonito do Iguacu were also hit by winds, storms and hail, but none suffered the same level of damage, according to the local government. Heavy machinery cleans up the debris caused by the tornado, with winds of up to 250km/hour, which hit the city of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, Paraná State, Brazil on November 8, 2025 [Daniel Castellano/AFP] Mourning State Governor Carlos Massa Ratinho Jr declared three days of mourning to honour the dead. Officials say the casualty rate may rise as search and rescue operations are still under way. At least 750 people were also injured by the tornado, of whom 10 have undergone surgery and nine are in serious condition, according to health authorities. Cinthia Kelly Somariva, the director of a nearby hospital, said they were still evaluating the fallout from the tornado. “It was a very sad and intense night. There were lives lost,” she said. On social media, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed solidarity with the victims. Members of his Cabinet announced the dispatching of emergency assistance to the area. Officials said that food, hygiene products, tarps, mattresses and several other items will be available to victims. Adblock test (Why?)

What Is GPS Spoofing and how it disrupted 800+ flights in Delhi?

What Is GPS Spoofing and how it disrupted 800+ flights in Delhi?

A major disruption hit Delhi’s IGI Airport on November 7, 2025, as GPS spoofing and an ATC system glitch delayed over 800 flights. The DGCA has launched an investigation, while experts and a parliamentary panel urge urgent modernisation of India’s outdated air traffic control systems.

Meet Saikat Chakrabarti, Indian-origin democrat in spotlight after Zohran Mamdani’s win, to contest for Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco seat

Meet Saikat Chakrabarti, Indian-origin democrat in spotlight after Zohran Mamdani’s win, to contest for Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco seat

After Zohran Mamdani’s recent victory as Mayor of New York City, Indian-origin Democrat Saikat Chakrabarti is in the spotlight as another Indian-origin progressive Democrat seeking to challenge the Democratic establishment. He’s currently running for the Democratic nomination in California’s 13th congressional district (San Francisco), a seat previously held by Nancy Pelosi.