Djokovic

Djokovic ‘still trying to represent the older generation’

Djokovic, who is eyeing his 100th tour-level title before the French Open starts on May 25, said no player would ever be bigger than tennis.
25 April 2025, 09:13 AM

Djokovic ‘playing the best tennis in quite some time’

A victory at Miami would be a landmark 100th singles title for the 24-time Grand Slam champion.
28 March 2025, 08:44 AM

Djokovic explains his absence from PTPA lawsuit

Djokovic said on Thursday that there are some things in the lawsuit from the Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) that he disagrees with and also expressed some discomfort with the language used.
21 March 2025, 05:06 AM

Djokovic says hamstring injury behind him, targets 'Sunshine Double'

The 24-time Grand Slam winner, who retired from his last four match at Melbourne Park in January due to the injury and lost his opener at the Qatar Open last month, also said he was reaping the rewards of his work with coach Andy Murray.
7 March 2025, 03:33 AM

Djokovic says injury 'almost 100 percent healed'

Djokovic's bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open was ended when he was forced to retire injured after dropping the opening set against Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals.
10 February 2025, 12:22 PM

Arrives the changing of guard, at last

For over two decades, the "Big Three" of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic dominated the sport, pushing each other to unimaginable heights. Now, a new story begins.
28 December 2024, 08:00 AM

Djokovic leaves Rune in ruins, waltzes into last eight

Djokovic goes on to face Australian ninth seed Alex de Minaur for a place in the semi-finals.
8 July 2024, 20:21 PM

'Spectacular' Rune in Djokovic's way, Svitolina pays tribute to Ukrainian victims

Seven-time champion Djokovic comes up against Danish 15th seed Holger Rune, who has beaten him twice.
8 July 2024, 17:45 PM

Djokovic gets kick out of England Euros win

Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon fourth round for the 16th time on Saturday after taking a break to help the Centre Court crowd celebrate England's Euro 2024 win over Switzerland in Germany.
7 July 2024, 05:11 AM

Teen qualifier takes set off Djokovic in Australian Open thriller

An error-strewn Novak Djokovic kickstarted his bid for an 11th Australian Open and unprecedented 25th Grand Slam crown in unconvincing fashion on Sunday, dropping a set to fearless teenage qualifier Dino Prizmic.
14 January 2024, 12:34 PM

Djokovic reveals tree-hugging ritual before Australian Open

"Botanical Gardens just nearby, it's a wonderful park where I like to spend time and just be by myself in nature, just grounding, hugging trees."
13 January 2024, 07:42 AM

'Season not finished yet': Djokovic keen to add second Davis Cup title

Serbia are one of the eight surviving nations from September's group phase and will face Britain on Thursday.
20 November 2023, 17:14 PM

Djokovic to open 2024 at United Cup, but no Nadal

Djokovic will spearhead Serbia at the tournament from December 29-January 7 in Sydney and Perth as he builds towards the defence of his Australian Open title.
20 October 2023, 03:14 AM

Alcaraz, Djokovic to clash in blockbuster Wimbledon final

World number one and US Open winner Alcaraz, playing only his fourth grass-court tournament, defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.
14 July 2023, 18:05 PM

Djokovic and Wawrinka renew age-old rivalry for first time on grass

Novak Djokovic will play Stan Wawrinka for the 27th time in a storied rivalry when they clash on Friday but surprisingly they have never played each other on grass, let alone at Wimbledon.
7 July 2023, 02:57 AM

Djokovic still Wimbledon favourite says new world number one Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz believes he is capable of winning Wimbledon after claiming his first title on grass on Sunday by beating Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 in the final at Queen's Club.
26 June 2023, 06:13 AM

Djokovic and Alcaraz in era-defining French Open duel

Having battled through 59 encounters with Rafael Nadal over 16 years of epic rivalry, Novak Djokovic faces the Spanish legend's heir apparent Carlos Alcaraz at the French Open in a match laced with era-defining potential.
9 June 2023, 02:30 AM

'Political statements not banned,' says ITF after Djokovic Kosovo row

International tennis chiefs insisted Wednesday that "political statements" are not banned at Grand Slam events after Novak Djokovic controversially wrote "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia" on a camera at the French Open.
31 May 2023, 14:41 PM

Djokovic sees off Norrie to reach Italian Open quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic eased into the Italian Open quarter-finals on Tuesday after breezing past Cameron Norrie 6-3, 6-4, although there was tension with the Briton after the top seed was hit by a smash.
16 May 2023, 12:42 PM

Djokovic's elbow not in 'ideal shape' ahead of French Open

Novak Djokovic says he is still dealing with an elbow issue heading into this week's Srpska Open as the Serb looks to get his French Open preparations back on track following his early exit at the Monte Carlo Masters.
18 April 2023, 07:34 AM