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August 30, 2025 1:23 PM

Tennis-Djokovic beats back issue to blast past Norrie at US Open

Novak Djokovic stayed in the hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam trophy on Friday by quickly recovering from a lower back problem to beat unseeded Briton Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-7(4) 6-2 6-3 and reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open. The 38-year-old's battling victory under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium made him the oldest man to reach the last 16 at Flushing Meadows since American Jimmy Connors managed the feat at the same age in 1991. Already the holder of the most Grand Slam titles (24) an...

May 23, 2025 10:06 AM

Djokovic within two wins of 100th title as he turns 38

Novak Djokovic marked his 38th birthday in style on Thursday, defeating Matteo Arnaldi 6-4 6-4 to reach the Geneva Open semi-finals and continue his pursuit of a 100th career title. The 24-time Grand Slam champion avenged last month’s Madrid Open loss to the Italian and will next face Britain's Cameron Norrie, who rallied to defeat Australian Alexei Popyrin 7-6 (8-6) 6-4. "It's great to be in the semi-finals again. Hopefully this year I can go at least a step further, that's the goal," said ...

March 28, 2025 12:37 PM

Djokovic reaches Miami Open semis, Sabalenka into final

Novak Djokovic is two wins away from capturing a 100th career title after beating Sebastian Korda 6-3 7-6(4), and world number one Aryna Sabalenka cruised into her first Miami Open final with a 6-2 6-2 victory over Jasmine Paolini on Thursday. Djokovic let out a triumphant roar after sending down an ace on match point as the 37-year-old's former rival and now coach Andy Murray jumped out of his seat to do the same. The Serbian 24-times Grand Slam champion trailed Korda 5-2 in the second set bu...

March 26, 2025 12:34 PM

Miami Open: Djokovic Defeats Musetti to Reach Quarterfinals

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic has advanced to the quarterfinals of the ATP Miami Open with a commanding 6-2, 6-2 victory over 15th seed Lorenzo Musetti on Wednesday (IST). The 37-year-old, now just three wins away from securing his 100th tour-level title, will next face American Sebastian Korda. This marks Djokovic’s first appearance in Miami since 2019. He had not advanced to the quarterfinals since winning the title at Crandon Park in 2016, according to the ATP. Djokovic initially fell...

March 21, 2025 10:24 AM

Djokovic disagrees with parts of PTPA lawsuit against governing bodies

Novak Djokovic said on Thursday that he disagreed with some aspects of a class-action lawsuit filed by the Professional Tennis Players' Association's (PTPA) against the sport's governing bodies. The PTPA filed the suit in a New York court on Tuesday accusing the ATP, WTA, the International Tennis Federation and the International Tennis Integrity Agency of anti-competitive practices. The 24-times Grand Slam champion, who co-founded the lobby group with Canada's Vasek Pospisil in 2020, is not am...

January 29, 2025 4:32 PM

Djokovic withdraws from Serbia’s squad ahead of Davis Cup qualifiers

World number six Novak Djokovic has pulled out of Serbia's Davis Cup first-round qualifying tie due to injury, the country's tennis federation (TSS) said. Djokovic, who was set to represent Serbia in their Jan. 31-Feb. 2 meeting with Denmark in Copenhagen, retired due to a hamstring injury in his Australian Open semi-final match against Alexander Zverev last week. The 24-times Grand Slam champion was booed by the crowd at Melbourne Park and he responded by posting a photo of an MRI taken of hi...

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...