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.

Latest articles

Olga Danilovic, Australian Open, 2025
January 18, 2025

“I wouldn’t change a thing” – maturing Danilovic arrives on the big stage

The Serbian defeated Jessica Pegula 7-6 (3), 6-1 to reach a career-first fourth...
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Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2024
January 14, 2025

“I feel bad that I wasn’t there” – Djokovic on Nadal’s retirement ceremony, Pikachu bag at the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic explains what went wrong with Nadal's retirement ceremony, and why he...
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Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2025
January 10, 2025

‘Rubbish’ – Djokovic dismisses controversy over Sinner skiing remark

Fans have been up in arms after Djokovic associated world No 1 Jannik...
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SINNER_ATPFINALS_2024
December 28, 2024

Glory and gloom for Sinner in 2024 with two Grand Slam titles, no straights-set loss and a doping scandal

Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open and US Open but a failed drug...
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Alexander Zverev, ATP Finals 2024
December 27, 2024

Zverev overcomes question marks but still far away from his dream

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ALCARAZ_DAVISCUP_2024 (1)
December 26, 2024

Alcaraz in 2024: Channel Slam and Olympics silver but still an “eight and a half” season

The Spaniard had a few too many completely off days, resulting in him...
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FRITZ_ATPFINALS_2024 (3)
December 25, 2024

A first Grand Slam final and career-high ranking for Fritz in 2024

With improved forehand, movement, rally tolerance and fitness, Taylor Fritz captured two titles...
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Medvedev Wimbledon
December 24, 2024

A trophyless 2024 for Medvedev

The Russian failed to lift a trophy for the first time since 2017
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Casper Ruud, UTS New York
December 23, 2024

A tale of two halves for Casper Ruud in 2024

The Norwegian went through some lean patches but managed to qualify for the...
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Novak Djokovic gestures to the crowd during an exhibition tennis match against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro in Buenos Aires.
December 22, 2024

Djokovic in 2024: Olympic gold to complete career golden slam

Despite injuries and trouble with motivation, the Serb won the only major title...
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Andrey Rublev
December 21, 2024

From despair to acceptance; Rublev finds a way to maintain his place in world’s top 10

The Russian learned a few life lessons in 2024 that should stand him...
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Alex de MInaur Australian Open 2024
December 20, 2024

De Minaur shows grit in best season of career…so far

Injury may have hampered him, but the Australian still enjoyed the most successful...
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Grigor Dimitrov, US Open 2024
December 19, 2024

Dimitrov rediscovers the joy and rebounds to end season in top 10

The Bulgarian was the only player with a single-handed backhand in the year-end...
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Novak Djokovic
November 8, 2024

“I’m going to play in the first week of the season” – Djokovic

Novak Djokovic has given an insight into his plans for the start of...
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Goran Ivanisevic, Wimbledon 2023
November 5, 2024

Exclusive: “I think she can win more Slams” – Goran Ivanisevic on working with Elena Rybakina

Despite having multiple offers from players at the top of the game, Goran...
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Djokovic, Davis Cup, 2023
September 14, 2024

“That’s not my goal at all” – Djokovic won’t chase ATP Finals

The 24-time Grand Slam champion has his sights set on a select few...
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Novak Djokovic, US Open 2024
September 12, 2024

Djokovic: “I felt more pressure in New York compared to before the Olympics final”

Novak Djokovic will play Davis Cup this weekend with Serbia, in Belgrade.
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Novak Djokovic - Serbie || 295902_0120 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
August 31, 2024

Djokovic’s rest of season remains uncertain, the Serb should show up three times at least

The 24-time Grand Slam champion has suffered his worst season in terms of...
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Diana Shnaider, Toronto 2024
August 31, 2024

Exclusive: Top 20 debutante Diana Shnaider on her best surface, future aspirations, and dreams about tennis

An interview with the Russian, who is through to the second week of...
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Djokovic and Alcaraz (2)
August 29, 2024

Djokovic on his locker-room moment with Alcaraz: “Beautiful message for our sport”

The Serb also experienced some physical difficulties last night, during his match vs...
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Djokovic and Panichi IW 2024
August 28, 2024

“He can become like a boiling pot with the water pouring out but it was an unbelievable experience” – Interview with Marco Panichi, former fitness coach of Novak Djokovic

Marco Panichi, long-time fitness coach of Novak Djokovic, talks to Tennis Majors about...
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