Novak Djokovic

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cincinnati Masters ahead of US Open

Novak Djokovic withdrew on Monday from this week's start of the ATP Cincinnati Masters, with the pullout coming a year to the day from his Paris Olympic gold medal victory.

Djokovic admits age catching up with him

Novak Djokovic said the reality of his age was hitting him "like never before" after he was crushed by world number one Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals on Friday.

History-chasing Djokovic sets up Wimbledon showdown with Sinner

Novak Djokovic set up a mouthwatering Wimbledon semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner as he moved a step closer to claiming a historic 25th Grand Slam title.

Djokovic fights back to remain in hunt for Wimbledon glory

Djokovic will play Italian 22nd seed Flavio Cobolli in the last eight, with a potential semi-final looming against world number one Jannik Sinner.

100 not out: Djokovic marches on at Wimbledon

Djokovic's 100 wins puts him behind only Roger Federer's 105 victories in the men's game and nine-time winner Martina Navratilova's all-time record of 120.

Djokovic rolls back the years to crush Britain's Evans

Seven-times Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic showed that he remains a real threat for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title at the age of 38 with a clinical 6-3 6-2 6-0 destruction of home hope Dan Evans on Centre Court on Thursday.

Wimbledon / Djokovic credits doctors’ ‘miracle pills’ in comeback win

The veteran Serb, a seven-time winner at the All England Club, beat French world number 41 Alexandre Muller 6-1, 6-7 (7/9), 6-2, 6-2 in a late-night match on Centre Court.

Wimbledon offers Djokovic 'best chance' to make Grand Slam history

Novak Djokovic admits Wimbledon offers him the "best chance" to make history as he chases a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title in the twilight of his glittering career.

Alcaraz starts Wimbledon defence against Fognini

Carlos Alcaraz will start his Wimbledon defence against Fabio Fognini while world number one Jannik Sinner faces a potential semi-final clash against Novak Djokovic following Friday's draw.

July 2, 2016
July 2, 2016

Rain helps Djokovic fight another day

World number 1 and Wimbledon defending champion Novak Djokovic goes perilously close to exiting the tournament at the earliest stage since 2008 before rain intervenes.

June 25, 2016
June 25, 2016

Wimbledon 2016 - all you need to know

One hundred and forty thousand punnets of strawberries ripened to perfection, 256 players dreaming of singles glory, 19 courts trimmed with precision - all for two weeks and one tournament. Wimbledon is here.

June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016

Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer drawn for semi-final clash

Defending champion Novak Djokovic and seven-time winner Roger Federer are drawn to meet in the semi-finals of this year's Wimbledon which starts on Monday.

June 16, 2016
June 16, 2016

Lendl says Murray can end Djokovic's 'golden slam' dream

Andy Murray has what it takes to ruin Novak Djokovic's dreams of sweeping to a 'golden slam', coach Ivan Lendl has said as the Scot prepares for another tilt at the Wimbledon title.

June 6, 2016
June 6, 2016

An original departs

The sporting week that ended Sunday was one made poignant by the passing of the People's Champion, Muhammad Ali. That was swiftly followed by Novak Djokovic galloping away from the chasing pack by winning the French Open for the first time and in the process creating a host of records. For these and much more, read our weekly sports review.

June 6, 2016
June 6, 2016

Being part of the Federer/Nadal era a career booster, says Djokovic

The moment Novak Djokovic accepted that being part of the Roger Federer/Rafael Nadal era was a chance, not a curse, everything improved for him. After winning his first French Open title, world's number one tennis player holds all four grand slams at the same time.

June 4, 2016
June 4, 2016

Andy ends Stan's reign

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will meet in a Grand Slam title clash for a seventh time on Sunday after comprehensive semi-final triumphs swept the world's top two players into the French Open final.

June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016

Novak scales $100m peak

World number one Novak Djokovic becomes the first player to reach the $100 million prize money mark

June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016

Backlog builds up as rain-hit French Open sees just two matches completed on day 10

The 10th day of the French Open sees just two matches completed and resultant backlog means players, including top seeds Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams, face playing four days in a row.

May 29, 2016
May 29, 2016

Serena, Novak march on

Top seeds Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams both sweep into the last 16 at the French Open on a rain-hit Saturday in Paris, while Dominic Thiem confirmed his status as an outsider to win the men's title.