Novak Djokovic

Djokovic to undergo scans as shock Rome exit follows bottle drama

Djokovic said that his subdued performance on a court where he has won six titles might have been due to the blow suffered while greeting fans on Friday night.

Djokovic suffers shock third-round exit at Rome Open

Djokovic's bid for a record-extending 41st Masters 1000 title was ended in just over an hour by Chilean Tabilo, who is ranked 32nd in the world but was hugely impressive and claimed his first win over a top-10 opponent.

Djokovic struck with bottle from stands after winning Rome opener

Novak Djokovic was left in agony after being struck with a hard plastic water bottle as he left the court following his 6-3, 6-1 win over France's Corentin Moutet at the Rome Open which advanced him to the third round on Friday.

Djokovic says he is ready to peak at French Open

World number one Novak Djokovic said he believes he will be in top form for the French Open and hopes to prove that at the Italian Open which started on Wednesday.

Djokovic splits with fitness coach in latest shakeup

Last month, the Serb ended a five-year partnership with coach Goran Ivanisevic.

Sinner plays down Djokovic, Alcaraz comparisons

The Italian world number two can come within touching distance of the top-ranked Djokovic in the standings should he triumph in Madrid this fortnight and he arrives in the Spanish capital brimming with confidence and carrying an impressive 25-2 win-loss record for the season.

Djokovic, Bonmati crowned at Laureus Awards

Tennis great Djokovic, a record 24-time Grand Slam champion, equalled his former rival Roger Federer's tally at the prestigeous ceremony in Madrid.

Djokovic skips Madrid Open

Djokovic has now pulled out of the Madrid Open three times in four years.

Returning Nadal wants to enjoy comeback 'gift'

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal said Monday returning to action at the Barcelona Open is a "gift" and he wants to enjoy every moment of what he expects to be the last year of his career.

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

No writing off Djokovic yet even as young guns gain ground

For any other player but Novak Djokovic, a below-par Australian Open at the age of 36 would have had pundits brushing up his tennis obituary. Djokovic, of course, is no ordinary player.

February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024

Nadal says Djokovic 'best player in history'

Rafael Nadal on Wednesday hailed longtime rival Novak Djokovic as the best player in the history of the sport.

February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024

Osaka hopes for better returns after copying Djokovic style

Naomi Osaka said she had taken a leaf out of Novak Djokovic's tactical playbook and tweaked her return game at the Qatar Open after the former women's world number one earned back-to-back wins for the first time in almost two years.

February 3, 2024
February 3, 2024

Winner, winner, Jannik Sinner

Patience is a virtue that Sinner does possess, and eventually that paid off.

January 27, 2024
January 27, 2024

‘Belief’ propels NextGen ahead of old-guard

Jannik Sinner ended defending champion Novak Djokovic's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title on Friday, snapping the Serb's astonishing 33-match winning run at Melbourne Park to reach his first major final.

January 26, 2024
January 26, 2024

Sinner ends Djokovic's Australian Open reign to reach final

The Italian ended the Serb's record 33-match winning run at Melbourne Park.

January 23, 2024
January 23, 2024

'Trapped' Djokovic feels the heat

Novak Djokovic said he felt "trapped" in the heat during his battling quarter-final win against Taylor Fritz on Tuesday, which left him on track for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.

January 23, 2024
January 23, 2024

Djokovic extinguishes Fritz fire to make Melbourne semis

The 36-year-old defending champion had beaten Fritz in all eight of their previous meetings, including a five-sets win at Melbourne Park in 2021 and a crushing victory at the U.S. Open last yea

January 21, 2024
January 21, 2024

No 'triple bagel' but Djokovic thumps Mannarino to reach quarters

Novak Djokovic marked a rare daytime appearance at the Australian Open with a dominant victory over Adrian Mannarino on Sunday as the 10-times champion flirted with a 'triple bagel' before sealing a 6-0, 6-0, 6-3 win to reach the quarter-finals.

January 20, 2024
January 20, 2024

Something 'miraculous' needed to stop Djokovic: Laver

Tennis great Rod Laver suggested Saturday that engravers could start putting Novak Djokovic's initials on the Australian Open trophy, with something "miraculous" needed to prevent him winning an 11th title.

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