Novak Djokovic stand-in Shelton overhauls Ruud to reach quarter-finals
- 26-Jan-2026
MELBOURNE—A fired-up Ben Shelton took top billing from the absent Novak Djokovic and reached his third Australian Open quarterfinal with a 3-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 win over Casper Ruud on Monday. Novak Djokovic was a shoo-in for the late-night slot at Rod Laver Arena but ended up a walkover into the quarter-finals when his opponent […]
Novak Djokovic training halt raises Australian Open questions
- 15-Jan-2026
The 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic cancelled his practice session on Wednesday after just 12 minutes due to a neck issue. This comes only four days before the first Grand Slam of 2026 begins in Melbourne. The session between the world No. 4 and Daniil Medvedev was scheduled for 5 p.m. on Rod Laver […]
Djokovic qualifies for Shanghai quarterfinals
- 07-Oct-2025
Novak Djokovic banished exhaustion and played through an ankle injury scare to make it to the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday, beating Spain’s Jaume Munar 6-3, 5-7, 6-2.
Djokovic sets up crunch US Open semifinal against Alcaraz
- 03-Sep-2025
Serbian seed Novak Djokovic remained undefeated against Taylor Fritz as he set up the semifinal clash against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open on Tuesday night.
Record-breaking Novak Djokovic qualifies for US Open fourth round
- 30-Aug-2025
Record-breaking Novak Djokovic found his grove as he battled past Cam Norrie to advance into the fourth round of the US Open.
Djokovic battles past Tien to reach US Open second round
- 25-Aug-2025
Novak Djokovic delivered a lesson in Grand Slam tenacity to Learner Tien in the first round of the U.S. Open on Sunday as he battled past the American teenager 6-1 7-6(3) 6-2 and launched his latest quest for a record 25th major title. Competing in his first singles match since reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals last […]
Novak Djokovic thanks ‘miracle pills’ after Wimbledon win
- 02-Jul-2025
Novak Djokovic thanked “doctors’ miracle pills” after he overcame feelings of discomfort and the loss of a set to launch his mission to win a record 25th Grand Slam at Wimbledon. The veteran Serb, a seven-time winner at the All England Club, beat French world number 41 Alexandre Muller 6-1, 6-7 (7/9), 6-2, 6-2 in […]
Djokovic takes aim at injury ‘experts’ after sour Australian Open exit
- 26-Jan-2025
Novak Djokovic rounded on his critics on Saturday the day after retiring injured in his Australian Open semi-final after the first set against Alexander Zverev to boos from the crowd at the tournament he has won 10 times. The Serb put on an inspired performance to beat Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals but could not […]
Djokovic retires injured to put Zverev in Australian Open final
- 24-Jan-2025
Novak Djokovic retired injured after losing the first set 7-6(5) against Alex Zverev on Friday to put the German through to his first Australian Open final. Zverev will meet the winner of the Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton match in Sunday’s decider as he bids for his first Grand Slam title. Novak Djokovic’s long wait […]
Novak Djokovic says he was ‘poisoned’ during 2022 Melbourne detention
- 10-Jan-2025
Novak Djokovic was “poisoned” by the food he ingested while detained during his 2022 Australian Open visa saga, the former world number one told GQ in an interview released on Thursday. The Serbian 24-times major winner had his visa cancelled ahead of the tournament following days of drama over Australia’s COVID-19 entry rules and his […]