For the second consecutive match at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic dropped the second set to his unranked foe. This time, versus Australian Alexei Popyrin, Djokovic was also pushed to the brink in the third. But the 24-time…
Dino Prizmic had never played a Grand Slam match — until he took on defending champion Novak Djokovic at Rod Laver Arena in the Australian Open. The 18-year-old Croatian qualifier, who was born seven months after Djokovic made…
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka were honored as the International Tennis Federation’s 2023 World Champions on Thursday after being the only singles players to reach at least the semifinals at all four Grand Slam tournaments this season. Djokovic,…
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek will headline the new-look United Cup mixed team event in Perth and Sydney from Dec. 29 to Jan. 7 as one of the key warm-up tournaments for the Australian Open.…
Novak Djokovic traded his racket for a set of golf clubs Wednesday to play in the All Star Match in the buildup to the 44th Ryder Cup. Djokovic, the world’s top-ranked player who claimed a record-tying…
Novak Djokovic overcame a match point and stifling heat to defeat world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 5-7, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (4) and collect the Cincinnati Open in a heart-pounding thriller Sunday. Djokovic collapsed on his back before tearing…
Tennis Canada revealed on Sunday that Djokovic had to pull out of the only Canadian stop on the ATP Tour schedule due to fatigue. The 36-year-old, 23-time Grand Slam champion reached the final of Wimbledon…
In a brilliant, gutsy performance Sunday in the Wimbledon final, world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz collected his second Grand Slam title in less than a year, defeating seven-time Wimbledon champ Novak Djokovic 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 and…
Novak Djokovic has formally withdrawn from the draw for the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, tournament officials stated Sunday, an indication that the world No. 1’s application for a COVID-19 vaccine waiver to enter the…
Novak Djokovic will open his 2023 campaign in Adelaide as he prepares for a shot at a 10th Australian Open crown a year after having his visa revoked on the eve of his title defense. Djokovic,…
Taylor Fritz advanced to the final four of the ATP Finals by defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (4), 6-7 (5), 6-2 on Thursday at the year-end tournament. The American will face five-time champion Novak Djokovic in the semifinals. The match…
Defending champion Novak Djokovic started his race for a record-extending 39th Masters title by defeating Maxime Cressy of the United States 7-6 (1), 6-4 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Tuesday. In the first meeting…
Novak Djokovic delivered a near-flawless performance to ease into the second round of the Astana Open with a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Cristian Garin on Wednesday as he goes for a third consecutive tournament title. Djokovic dropped just…
Novak Djokovic stated he wants his biggest rivals to be by his side when he brings the curtain down on his career, much like Roger Federer’s emotional goodbye to professional tennis last week. Images of Federer and Rafael Nadal — who…
Nick Kyrgios defeated American Marcos Giron at the Citi Open on Tuesday, the Australian’s first singles match since reaching the Wimbledon final. Less than a month since reaching his first Grand Slam final before losing to Novak Djokovic, Kyrgios…
Just hours after winning his fourth consecutive title at Wimbledon with a four-set victory over Nick Kyrgios, Novak Djokovic confirmed he has no plans to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and will not be playing the US Open unless…
The US Open will permitted tennis players from Russia and Belarus to compete this year despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, which prompted Wimbledon to ban those athletes. U.S. Tennis Association CEO and executive director…
Andy Murray withdrew from his match versus Novak Djokovic in the round of 16 at the Madrid Open on Thursday because of a stomach illness. Rafael Nadal, meanwhile, saved four match points before outlasting David Goffin in three sets…
Novak Djokovic feels like the hard work is starting to pay off. Trying to regain his best form after a slow start to the season, Djokovic looked sharp in his opener at the Madrid Open on…
Novak Djokovic will be permitted to defend his Wimbledon title after organizers at the All England Club stated players will not need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to compete at the tournament. Djokovic was…
Novak Djokovic withdrew Wednesday from the BNP Paribas Open on the eve of the event, saying he cannot travel to the United States because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19. Djokovic, the tournament’s No. 2 seed,…
Daniil Medvedev officially moved up to No. 1 in the ATP rankings on Monday, overtaking Novak Djokovic to become the 27th man to hold the top spot since computerized rankings started in 1973. Medvedev, a 26-year-old from Russia…
Novak Djokovic will fall from No. 1 in the ATP rankings and be replaced by Daniil Medvedev after losing 6-4, 7-6 (4) to Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely in the quarter-finals of the Dubai Championships on…
Novak Djokovic arrived early Monday in Dubai after his deportation from Australia over its COVID-19 vaccination requirement ended the No. 1-ranked men’s tennis player’s hopes of defending his Australian Open title. The Emirates plane carrying Djokovic…
Novak Djokovic knew he had tested positive for COVID-19 when he attended a newspaper interview and photo shoot at his tennis center in Serbia last month, stating Wednesday he made an “error of judgment” and should…
The unclear status of top-ranked Novak Djokovic didn’t stop Australian Open organizers from listing him as the top seed for the Grand Slam tournament starting Monday at Melbourne Park. As expected, homegrown talent and top-ranked Ash Barty was given…
The world’s top-ranked men’s tennis player, Novak Djokovic, expressed gratitude that an Australian judge overturned his visa cancellation on Monday. He also thanked his supporters for encouraging him throughout his ordeal, which started when he arrived…
The top three players have advanced to the semifinals at the ATP Finals. Third-ranked Alexander Zverev joined No. 1 Novak Djokovic and No. 2 Daniil Medvedev in the last four at the season-ending event for the top eight players by defeating…
Novak Djokovic extended his winning streak to six matches with a 7-6 (4), 6-2 triumph over Casper Ruud on Monday at the ATP Finals. Following a two-month break after his loss to Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final —…
Daniil Medvedev earned his first major title by defeating Novak Djokovic at his own game in a stunning upset Sunday in the US Open men’s final. Medvedev denied Djokovic a victory that would have given him the…
