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January 15, 2025 3:40 PM

Djokovic battles past another debutant to advance at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic once again found himself tested by a first-time Grand Slam competitor at the Australian Open. After a four-set battle with 19-year-old Nishesh Basavareddy in the opening round, Djokovic overcame another spirited challenge from 21-year-old qualifier Jaime Faria, securing a 6-1, 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2 victory on Wednesday. Similar to his opener against Basavareddy, Djokovic faced resistance from his younger opponent but eventually took control to secure a comfortable win. The 37-year-old...

January 15, 2025 10:56 AM

Australian Open 2025: Day Four highlights, results

Highlights of the fourth day of the Australian Open on Wednesday (all times GMT): 0453 BORGES BEATS THOMPSON IN STRAIGHT SETS Unseeded Portuguese Nuno Borges knocked out Australian 27th seed Jordan Thompson 6-3 6-2 6-4 at John Cain Arena and has earned a third-round match against third seed Carlos Alcaraz. 0406 OSAKA FIGHTS BACK TO BEAT MUCHOVA Twice champion Naomi Osaka was blown away by Karolina Muchova in the opening set but produced a stirring comeback to win 1-6 6-1 6-3 and move into th...

December 4, 2024 5:23 PM

Djokovic to compete in Brisbane International for first time since 2009

The 2025 Brisbane International, scheduled to begin on December 29 at Pat Rafter Arena, announced a star-studded lineup of 61 professional tennis players, headlined by 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. Djokovic, a 10-time Australian Open champion and the holder of 99 career titles, will play at the Brisbane International for the first time since its inaugural year in 2009. The Serbian great is aiming for his 100th title and is excited to return to Brisbane, where he competed in the to...

August 31, 2024 5:36 PM

Defending champion Djokovic knocked out of US Open third round

Novak Djokovic suffered a major upset at the hands of Alexei Popyrin with a 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4 beating in the third round of the U.S. Open on Friday to end the Serbian's bid for a 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic, who had to dig deep to win the Olympic gold medal in Paris this month, looked sluggish against the energized Australian, who notched the biggest win of his career. "I spent a lot of energy winning the gold, and I did arrive to New York just not feeling fresh mentally and physically," Djo...

August 27, 2024 11:12 AM

Defending champions Djokovic, Gauff off to blazing starts at U.S. Open

Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff enjoyed comfortable wins in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday while Dominic Thiem bid a final farewell to the Grand Slam where he enjoyed his greatest triumph. Djokovic, looking to become the first player to capture 25 Grand Slam titles, capped the evening session under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium with a 6-2 6-2 6-4 victory over Moldovan qualifier Radu Albot. The Serbian world number two had not competed since winning the Olympic...

May 24, 2024 10:50 PM

Machac upsets Djokovic in Geneva Open semis

World number one Novak Djokovic was beaten by Tomas Machac 6-4 0-6 6-1 in the Geneva Open semi-finals on Friday as the Czech reached his first ATP Tour final. Machac was down 1-4 before eventually taking the opening set as Djokovic requested a medical timeout at the end of it. The Serb improved to fight back in the second set but faded again in the decider, allowing Machac earn his second Top 10 win. "I have no reaction right now, I just fought for every ball," Machac said. "When you play aga...