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The latest news on Novak Djokovic, Serbian professional tennis player, including tennis and sporting news.
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Hong Kong’s Ryan Choi (right), high-fiving team-mate Cheung Ka-long during the World Championships men’s foil team final against Italy in July, has been “reflecting on my fencing”. Photo: Elson Li
Fencing

Why Hong Kong ace Ryan Choi can take Djokovic inspiration amid technique tweak

Ex-world champion aiming to emerge from injury ready for Asian Games medal quest, music career providing perspective.

Get to Know

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Aryna Sabalenka

Meet tennis No 1 Aryna Sabalenka’s fiancé, Oakberry founder Georgios Frangulis

US Open (tennis)

Physical woes dog Djokovic in shock US Open first round loss, first in 20 years

Argentinian Mariano Navone wins in five sets at Flushing Meadows, as Novak Djokovic says he’s suffered ‘every match’ this year.

Novak Djokovic slumps to the floor during his US Open first round clash with Mariano Navone. Photo: EPA
China-Russia relations

Xi, Putin to meet in Bishkek for Power of Siberia 2 talks: Kremlin

Second face-to-face talks this year to come as leaders of China and Russia visit Kyrgyzstan for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.

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Get to Know

Meet Lorenzo Musetti, the Italian tennis star making his comeback at the US Open

Sidelined by a leg injury earlier this year, the Tuscan-born player recently shared the court with Roger Federer for a special practice session at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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US Open (tennis)

Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz face tricky US Open mixed doubles first-round match

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic also in the 16-team tournament that was overhauled last year to get top singles players to compete.

Serena Williams is not planning to play in the singles tournament of the US Open in New York. Photo: AP
ATP

Tennis players’ group says arm injuries up over 100%, calls for shorter season

Big-name withdrawals from Canadian Open again shine spotlight on sport’s lengthy calendar and impact on players’ health.

ATP

Canadian Open raises concerns over late pullouts after Sinner, Djokovic withdraw

Absence ⁠of top players from ATP 1000 events, especially at this stage of season, has become ⁠broader issue for tennis, says event’s director.

Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Jannik Sinner inspired by beaten Novak Djokovic, ready for Zverev

Italian aiming to retain crown on Sunday following semi-final dismantling of seven-time champion.

Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic share a hug after the Italian’s Wimbledon semi-final victory. Photo: Reuters
Wimbledon

Djokovic holds off Father Time to face Sinner in Wimbledon semi-finals again

Friday’s match will be third time in four years the Serbian, who is chasing his 25th grand slam title, and the holder have met at this stage.

Eventual Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner shakes hands with Novak Djokovic after winning their semi-final match last year. Photo: Reuters
Wimbledon

Alexander Zverev unfazed by potential Wimbledon lion’s den for Arthur Fery clash

No 2 seed set to be public enemy No 1 on Centre Court when he faces home favourite for right to meet Novak Djokovic or Jannik Sinner in final.

Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Djokovic makes history, Osaka sends Sabalenka crashing out

Djokovic’s victory over Russia’s Roman Safiullin took the Serb past Roger Federer to 106 men’s match-wins at the grass-court grand slam.

Wimbledon

Djokovic sees off inspired Wu to reach Wimbledon second round

China’s Wu raised his level to snatch the second ‌set and kept up the pressure before Djokovic broke him and edged ahead ⁠in the contest.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning the men’s singles match against Wu Yibing of China at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on Monday. Photo: AP
Wimbledon

Wimbledon: China’s Wang, Zhang progress; French Open finalist Chwalinska out

Just weeks after fairy tale run at Roland Garros, the Pole sustains injury and comes down to earth on grass courts of All England Club.

Poland’s Maja Chwalinska sustained an ankle injury in a failed attempt to convert a match point in the second set against Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew. Photo: Reuters
Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Djokovic clash a ‘dream’ for Wu, Zheng hoping it’s third time lucky

Wu Yibing will face Novak Djokovic on Centre Court, while Zheng Qinwen has another chance to beat Katerina Siniakova in the first round.

Wimbledon

Sinner begins defence of Wimbledon title as Sabalenka seeks first major of 2026

Italian is clear favourite in Carlos Alcaraz’s absence but may be underprepared, while Belarusian says ‘things are clicking back’ again.

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French Open

French Open: Sinner primed for career grand slam in absence of Alcaraz

Italian could become ninth man to complete set of all majors, emulating his great Spanish rival, who achieved feat at Australian Open.

Jannik Sinner, who won the Italian Open last weekend by beating Casper Ruud, is on a record-breaking 34-match winning streak at Masters level. Photo: Xinhua
ATP

Jannik Sinner powers past Jiri Lehecka to claim ‘Sunshine Double’ at Miami Open

The Italian also won at Indian Wells, becoming the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to sweep the hard-court events in California and Florida.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Rage against the machine: China’s Shang smashes DVDs in tennis frustration first

Jerry Shang tries out ‘smash room’ in Dubai, while WTA launches rage room at ATX Open in response to Coco Gauff incident after grand slam exit.

Australian Open

Alcaraz beats Djokovic in Australian Open final, completes career grand slam

Carlos Alcaraz wins in four sets in Melbourne to add year’s first major to his stellar collection. Novak Djokovic still chasing record 25th title.

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after beating Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final at the Australian Open. Photo: AP
Australian Open

Djokovic, Alcaraz have tennis history in their sights in Australian Open final

One is aiming for record of most majors and oldest man to win one, while the other is aiming to be youngest man to complete career Grand Slam.

Carlos Alcaraz (right) and Novak Djokovic last played each other in the semifinals of the US Open in September 2025, when Alcaraz won 6-4, 7-6, 6-2 on his way to winning the title. Photo: AFP
Australian Open

Djokovic rolls back years to down Sinner in five-set epic, Alcaraz next in final

Novak Djokovic is one win away from a record 25th grand slam title after stunning reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner.

Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz fends off Alexander Zverev in epic Australian Open semi-final match

The Spaniard will next face either two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner or 10-time Australian Open finalist Novak Djokovic.

Australian Open

Novak Djokovic faces tough test in Jannik Sinner in Australian Open semi-final

Carlos Alcaraz plays Alexander Zverev in the other semi-final, with the Spaniard aiming to be the youngest man to complete a career grand slam.

Novak Djokovic needs to reverse a run of five straight defeats to Jannik Sinner to make his 11th Australian Open final. Photo: AP
Australian Open

Swiatek joins calls for privacy at Australian Open: ‘Are we animals in the zoo?’

Novak Djokovic also feels for Coco Gauff, whose post-match meltdown was captured by cameras, but does not see a future with fewer cameras.

Coco Gauff was upset after being filmed without her knowledge smashing her racquet after she lost on Tuesday to Elina Svitolina. Photo: Xinhua
Australian Open

Australian Open: Alcaraz, Djokovic into last 8 as Sabalenka faces hot prospect

Top seed Spaniard was in ominous touch and Serb legend gets a walkover as both Hong Kong Open champions finally bow out and on same day.

Timepieces

LVMH Watch Week 2026: the best new releases from the conglomerate’s brands

Milan became the centre of the horology world this week – read on to discover the newest models from Zenith, Daniel Roth, Gérald Genta, L’Epee 1839 and more.

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