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VIDEO: Watch Novak Djokovic’s Hilarious Exchange With Ubitennis Journalist

The newly crowned Australian Open champion gave a press conference that journalist Ubaldo Scanagatta will never forget.

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1 year ago

27/01/2019

Adam Addicott

Novak Djokovic (photo by chryslène caillaud, copyright @Sport Vision)

After becoming the first man in history to win a seventh Australian Open title, Novak Djokovic had reporters in hysterics during his post-match press conference.

Ubitennis founder Ubaldo Scanagatta asked the world No.1 if he was surprised that Rafael Nadal was unable to trouble him on his serve throughout the first set. However, five words into Scanagatta’s question, Djokovic interrupted by saying ‘not too bad‘ in an Italian accent. Poking fun at his strong Italian accent, which prompted an eruption of laughter within the media room. Including the director of Ubitennis himself.

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It is not the first time Scanagatta has been involved in a hilarious encounter at this year’s Australian Open. Shortly after Nadal’s first round win over James Duckworth, he was caught having a snooze during the press conference of the world No.2. Prompting a hilarious exchange between the two.

“I had slept only three hours the night before and it had already been a very stressful day – Ubaldo said after the curious “incident” – so I dozed off a little. I was sitting next to Benito Barbadillo, Nadal’s agent, someone Rafa looks at very frequently during press conferences”.

Scanagatta is one of the most well-known journalists in the world of tennis. In a career that has spanned over decades, he has reported live from over 150 Grand Slams, 7 Olympic Games, 4 America’s Cup and the Swimming World Championships!

It is certainly never dull when the Italian journalist is present at tournaments!

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Ubaldo Scanagatta and Steve Flink Debate Who Is The Most Selfish: Roland Garros, Nadal or Federer?

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The “Day After” In Indian Wells: What Next For The Tours? [AUDIO]

Ubitennis reporter Vanni Gibertini in Indian Wells talks about the aftermath of the tournament’s cancellation with Chief Editor Ubaldo Scanagatta

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3 weeks ago

10/03/2020

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2020 Indian Wells (photo Twitter @BNPPARIBASOPEN)

With more cases of coronavirus now being confirmed in the Coachella Valley and the United States preparing for responding to the epidemic, the decision to cancel the 2020 BNP Paribas Open that left many people puzzled on Sunday evening is now becoming more justifiable. Was it because of possible legal ramifications? And what is next for players, coaches and all the people gravitating around the tennis circus?

Chief Editor Ubaldo Scanagatta talks to Vanni Gibertini, who arrived in California on Sunday mere hours before the decision to cancel the tournament and is still there waiting to return home. What is going to happen with the Miami Open? Is the idea of postponing the Sunshine Double to the autumn really feasible?

These and other topics are covered in this conversation.

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Podcast Special: Maria Sharapova’s Debatable Legacy And Federer’s Comeback Chances

Renowned tennis journalist Steve Flink from The Tennis Channel joins Ubitennis to provide expert analysis two of the biggest stories to rock the world of tennis in recent weeks.

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1 month ago

01/03/2020

Adam Addicott

Maria Sharapova - US Open 2018 (foto @Sport Vision, Chryslène Caillaud)

Was Maria Sharapova a better player than Justine Henin? Is Roger Federer’s dominance in the sport finally over? In a special podcast Ubitennis founder Ubaldo Scanagatta teams up with Steve Flink to look back on Sharapova’s career and what could be left of Federer’s.

The past week has seen one of the most popular figures in women’s tennis hang up her racket for good. Five-time grand slam champion Sharapova has retired from tennis at the age of 32 with immediate effect. Bringing an end to a highly successful career that was marred by a 15-month doping ban and her business-like mindset in the locker rooms. The question is how much greater could Sharapova’s career have been if it wasn’t for the Williams sisters?

Meanwhile, the men’s tour are also dealing with a notable absence, but in a different format. Roger Federer is out of action until at least June after undergoing surgery on his right knee. Making it only the second time in his record-breaking career that he has undergone the knife. Scanagatta and Flink look at what could be next for the 38-year-old Swiss Maestro and his chances of staging another triumphant comeback on the grass later this year.