Novak Djokovic
Djokovic: The people’s champion
Novak Djokovic may not seem like the intimidating tennis virtuoso athlete from the outset; rather, like somebody one might approach in a room full of strangers to ask for the Wi-Fi password, for instance. Fondly referred to as the Djoker, his demeanour in general, feels so vibrant and likeable that one might feel like cracking an informal joke with him; and he seems humble and humane- way more than an average superstar athlete or a comic superhero, yet he has morphed into a champion hero for the ages and for all ages.
15 June 2021, 10:40 AM
Nadal vs Djokovic tonight: A French Open masterclass beckons
No matter the result, tonight's Roland-Garros semi-final promises brilliant tennis.
11 June 2021, 12:21 PM
Finally! Djokovic ends drought to reach Queen's showpiece
Novak Djokovic ends his final drought as the former world number one reaches his first title match for a year with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 win against Jeremy Chardy at Queen's Club.
23 June 2018, 15:59 PM
Djokovic hopes to imitate take-a-break Federer
Novak Djokovic hopes to emulate Roger Federer and get back to his best after he announced that he is shutting down his season to rest an elow injury.
27 July 2017, 09:02 AM
Djokovic ponders long break
Novak Djokovic admits a long break is on the cards after an elbow injury forced him to retire from his Wimbledon quarter-final against Tomas Berdych.
13 July 2017, 11:15 AM
Plenty at stake as Murray, Federer, Djokovic eye semi-finals
Andy Murray will retain his world number one ranking if he makes the Wimbledon semi-finals Wednesday, while Roger Federer defies age and Novak Djokovic fights a shoulder injury.
12 July 2017, 11:52 AM
Federer and Djokovic aim for match-point glory
Seven-times champion Federer takes on Dusan Lajovic and Djokovic faces Adam Pavlasek in round two, they will be hoping to put on an entertaining show from start to finish after Tuesday's fans were left feeling rather short-changed.
6 July 2017, 09:43 AM
Thiem stuns champion Djokovic at French Open
Dominic Thiem demolish defending champion Novak Djokovic in a stunning French Open upset, setting up a semi-final duel against nine-time champion Rafael Nadal.
7 June 2017, 12:06 PM
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic launch French Open assaults
Record nine-time winner Rafael Nadal and title-holder Novak Djokovic set off ahead of a French Open collision course, while champions past and present meet in the women's first round.
29 May 2017, 07:28 AM
Muddled Murray searching for form ahead of French Open
With the French Open starting on Sunday, Murray has accrued 1,210 to the 4,915 of Rafael Nadal and looks a pale imitation of the player who won his last 24 matches of 2016 to knock Novak Djokovic off his pedestal and seize power in men's tennis.
23 May 2017, 07:43 AM
Zverev downplays French Open chances despite Rome victory
German Alexander Zverev says he cannot rest on his laurels after beating Novak Djokovic to win the Italian Open and has set his sights on bigger titles in order to retain his place in the world's top 10.
22 May 2017, 09:20 AM
Novak Djokovic names Andre Agassi as coach after Rome defeat
Novak Djokovic confirms he will be coached by Andre Agassi at the French Open after being humbled by German youngster Alexander Zverev in the final of the Italian Open.
22 May 2017, 09:13 AM
Novak Djokovic back on song to set up Zverev final in Rome
Novak Djokovic makes a timely return to his brilliant best after a traumatic year and talks of rediscovering his lost "joy" for tennis as he thrashes Dominic Thiem to set up an Italian Open final meeting with young German Alexander Zverev.
21 May 2017, 08:26 AM
Djokovic outs Del Potro
Serbia's Novak Djokovic, the second seed, cruised into the semifinals of the Rome Masters Saturday after a rain-interrupted 6-1, 6-4 win over Juan del Potro.
20 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Plenty on the line in Monte Carlo for Murray, Djokovic
The top two players in the world, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, both have something to prove as the pair return to the tour from injury to play this week's Monte Carlo Masters.
17 April 2017, 08:10 AM
Desperate Djokovic seeks Davis Cup reboot
Novak Djokovic spearheads Serbia's bid to reach the Davis Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2013 and reboot a career which has stalled since his history-making French Open victory.
6 April 2017, 06:59 AM
Missing Miami title defence was refreshing, says Djokovic
Sitting out last week's Miami Open was rejuvenating for Novak Djokovic although it meant missing the chance to win a record seventh title in the tournament, Serbia's world number two said on Tuesday.
5 April 2017, 09:51 AM
Federer, Kyrgios advance to Miami Open semis
Roger Federer dramatically fought his way into the Miami Open semi-finals with a 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6) victory over Czech 10th seed Tomas Berdych on Thursday.
31 March 2017, 06:27 AM
Kyrgios stuns Djokovic again, Federer races past Nadal
Nick Kyrgios overpowered Novak Djokovic for the second time in as many weeks on Wednesday to book an Indian Wells quarter-final against Roger Federer, who swatted aside old foe Rafael Nadal.
16 March 2017, 06:37 AM
Federer, Nadal, Djokovic advance to ATP Indian Wells 4th round
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer booked a mouthwatering fourth-round clash at the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Tuesday, where five-time champion Novak Djokovic also advanced from the "group of death".
15 March 2017, 07:40 AM