Novak Djokovic

Shared experiences make Murray 'perfect coach', says Djokovic

Novak Djokovic said shared experiences with Andy Murray make the Scot the "perfect coach" as he bids to win a record 25th Grand Slam in Australia in January.

Djokovic hires old rival and fellow 'game-changer' Murray as coach

Novak Djokovic announced on Saturday that his retired long-time rival Andy Murray is joining the 24-time Grand Slam-winning player's coaching team, starting at the Australian Open in January.

Injured Djokovic gives up on ATP Finals title defence

Novak Djokovic said on Tuesday he will not defend his ATP Finals title due to an "ongoing injury" which has ended the 24-time Grand Slam champion's season.

'Don't leave tennis', Djokovic tells Nadal after 'amazing rivalry'

Novak Djokovic implored long-time adversary Rafael Nadal to put off his planned retirement after defeating the Spaniard Saturday in what was likely to be the final chapter of their "amazing rivalry".

'I still plan to compete and play next season,' says Djokovic

Novak Djokovic insisted Sunday that he plans "to compete and play next season" despite suffering another loss at the hands of world number one Jannik Sinner.

Sinner wins Shanghai Masters to deny Djokovic 100th career title

World number one Jannik Sinner defeated 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Sunday to win the Shanghai Masters.

Winning Montreal title 'way bigger' than beating Djokovic, says Popyrin

Alexei Popyrin insisted that his shock US Open triumph over defending champion Novak Djokovic was "not unbelievable" and that winning his maiden Masters title in Montreal on the eve of the tournament "was way bigger".

Djokovic's US Open exit sparks questions over legend's future

Novak Djokovic slumped to his earliest exit at the US Open in 18 years on Friday as a four-set, third round defeat to Alexei Popyrin sparked more questions over his long term future in the sport.

Djokovic racks up 90th US Open win

Djokovic, a four-time champion at the tournament and seeking a record 25th Grand Slam title, was leading 6-4, 6-4, 2-0 when Djere called it quits.

January 20, 2017
January 20, 2017

Tennis: Murray avoids Djokovic fate to reach fourth round

With Novak Djokovic's reign broken, Andy Murray boosted his claim to the Melbourne Park throne with a comprehensive 6-4 6-2 6-4 win over American Sam Querrey to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday.

January 19, 2017
January 19, 2017

Tennis: Istomin stuns Djokovic in Australian Open second round

Uzbek Denis Istomin pulled off an Australian Open upset for the ages when he sent reigning champion Novak Djokovic tumbling out of the year's first grand slam in a near five-hour epic on Thursday.

January 13, 2017
January 13, 2017

Tennis: Murray, Djokovic face testing draws at Australian Open

World number one Andy Murray could face challenges from Kei Nishikori and Stan Wawrinka if he is to reach a sixth Australian Open final following Friday's draw.

January 12, 2017
January 12, 2017

Tennis: Murray, Kerber top seeds at Australian Open

World number ones Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber were named the top seeds on Thursday for next week's Australian Open with organisers aligning with the current rankings.

January 12, 2017
January 12, 2017

Novak Djokovic bats against Shane Warne

Novak Djokovic of Serbia and former Australian cricketer Shane Warne took part in a game during a charity event in Melbourne.

January 11, 2017
January 11, 2017

Tennis: Nadal praises new generation, old foe Federer

Rafael Nadal says the emergence of a new generation is just what tennis needs, while welcoming back old foe Roger Federer to help him keep them at bay.

January 8, 2017
January 8, 2017

Tennis: Djokovic admits ‘unacceptable’ to hit ball into Qatar crowd

Novak Djokovic said he did not intentionally hit a ball into the crowd during his Qatar Open final against Andy Murray, an incident which threatened to take the gloss off his victory.

January 5, 2017
January 5, 2017

Tennis: Murray battles through, Djokovic gets selfie surprise

World number one Andy Murray claimed his 26th consecutive victory on Wednesday with a battling 7-6 (8/6), 7-5 win over Austria's Gerald Melzer to reach the Qatar Open quarter-finals.

January 2, 2017
January 2, 2017

Tennis: Djokovic still the biggest rival, says Murray

World number one Andy Murray insisted Sunday that Novak Djokovic will remain his biggest threat in 2017, as the pair prepare for a potential first clash of the season in Doha this week.

December 7, 2016
December 7, 2016

Djokovic parts ways with Becker

World number two Novak Djokovic confirms that he has split from his coach Boris Becker after three years working together