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The latest news on Novak Djokovic, Serbian professional tennis player, including tennis and sporting news.
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22 May 1987
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last updated:
4 December, 2024
Italian world No 1 Jannik Sinner arrives for the blue carpet event of the ATP Finals in Turin on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE
ATP

Home hero Sinner keen to show his best at ‘special’ season-ending ATP Finals

The world No 1 is favourite for the Turin event after a brilliant but controversial year but strongest rival Carlos Alcaraz will have a say.

ATP

Defending champion Djokovic withdraws from season-ending ATP Finals due to injury

ATP

Djokovic, Nadal end ‘amazing rivalry’ with likely final meeting of tennis GOATs

US Open (tennis)

Djokovic seals 90th US Open win with walkover in bid for first grand slam of ‘24

The four-time champion at the tournament and seeking a record 25th grand slam title, was leading 6-4, 6-4, 2-0 when Laslo Djere called it quits.

Novak Djokovic has no won 90 matches at all four grand slam events and is bidding to make this US Open his first major of 2024. Photo: Reuters
US Open (tennis)

Rusty Djokovic kicks off grand slam record bid with Albot thrashing at US Open

New Olympic champion kicks off bid for 25th major title as Coco Gauff makes solid start to her defence and Dominic Thiem says farewell.

US Open (tennis)

Zheng, Gauff, Djokovic take to the courts as US Open at Flushing Meadow starts

Olympic champion Zheng hopes to be China’s first grand slam winner in 10 years, while it is the last chance for a major this year for the Serb.

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US Open (tennis)

Djokovic targets grand slam record at US Open, Sinner under drug testing cloud

Novak Djokovic can become the oldest Open era champion if he wins the title for a fifth time, which would take him to 25 major triumphs.

Novak Djokovic acknowledges the crowd before playing in an exhibition match at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre on August 21. Photo: Getty Images
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Not such a lazy Sunday in Paris: 5 things to know for day 9 at the Olympics

The rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz is a good appetiser to the first among equals of Olympic events, the men’s 100m.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Novak Djokovic hails Zheng Qinwen Olympic run, ‘huge for China and our sport’

Men’s greatest of all time toasts emergence of Chinese champion, ‘they have been waiting since Li Na’.

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Paris 2024 Olympic Games

While you were sleeping: 5 things to know after drama for Zhang, Fan at Olympics

Fan Zhendong risked exiting men’s table tennis and leaving China without a medal, while Zhang Yufei faced Summer McIntosh in 200m butterfly.

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China’s Zhang Yufei swims in the final of the women’s 200m butterfly in Paris. Photo: AFP
Wimbledon

Djokovic vows to improve after Wimbledon final loss, eyes Paris Olympics gold

The Serb, 37, reached his first grand slam final of 2024 but remains without any title this year after being beaten in straight sets by Carlos Alcaraz.

Novak Djokovic cuts a dejected figure during his Wimbledon final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets. Photo: Reuters
Wimbledon

Alcaraz overpowers Djokovic in straight sets to retain Wimbledon title

Spanish third seed dropped just four matches in first two sets against the Serbian seven-time champion to collect his fourth grand slam.

Wimbledon

Recovering Murray, Djokovic included in Wimbledon draw; mix-up among women

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz drawn to face top seed Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals while women’s top seed Iga Świątek is in same section as last year’s winner, Marketa Vondrousova.

Fame and celebrity

Why fans love Novak Djokovic’s quirky ‘psychologist’ wife, Jelena Djokovic

A tense exchange between Novak Djokovic and his wife during his French Open match earlier this week raised a few eyebrows, until the tennis star explained

Jelena Djokovic has always been Novak Djokovic’s biggest supporter. Photos: @jelenadjokovicndf/Instagram
French Open

Djokovic says his knee surgery ‘went well’ and wants a return to competition soon

The Serb had an operation on Wednesday after tearing a meniscus at the French Open, threatening his Wimbledon and Olympics chances.

Djokovic receives assistance during his match on Monday. He withdrew from the tournament the next day. Photo: AP
ATP

World No 1 Novak Djokovic withdraws from French Open due to knee injury

Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open with an injured right knee on Tuesday, ending his title defence and meaning he will relinquish the No 1 ranking.

French Open

Djokovic looks to overcome ‘bumps on road’ as he starts French Open title defence

The Serbian world No 1, who is seeking his fourth Roland Garros title and record-extending 25th major, is on his worst run of form since 2018.

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ATP

8 richest tennis stars of 2023 revealed – Rafa, Novak, Federer or Serena?

Rafael Nadal and Andre Agassi achieved a Golden Slam – winning all four Grand Slams plus an Olympic gold – while Serena Williams is the only player to have achieved that feat in singles and doubles

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams are among the world’s greatest – and richest – tennis players. Photos: Instagram/@rafaelnadal, @djokernole; Getty Images
ATP

Djokovic confirms he will not play in China this year

World No 1 will be absent from Shanghai Masters in October and says ‘I will be missing my fans in China’.

US Open (tennis)

US Open: Djokovic not setting limit on grand slam titles after 24th win

The Serbian beats Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Sunday, matching Margaret Court’s all-time mark for most major titles.

US Open (tennis)

Imitation is flattery, says Shelton, after Djokovic copies phone celebration

Dialled-in Djokovic disconnects Shelton’s dream US Open run in semi-finals, as Medvedev shocks defending champion Alcaraz.

Novak Djokovic imitates Ben Shelton’s trademark on-court celebration after beating him. Photo: AFP
Fame and celebrity

Inside the fabulous lives of US Open tennis WAGs, from Jelena to Morgan

Tennis WAGs draw plenty of attention with their impeccable style choices and five-star holidays – here’s a peek inside their luxury lives, from Morgan Riddle to Costeen Hatzi

Jelena Djokovic at Wimbledon 2023. Photo: @jelenadjokovicndf/Instagram
US Open (tennis)

Djokovic seeks 24th slam after missing 2022 US Open for refusal to vaccinate

Djokovic, who has not lost in the opening round of a grand slam since the 2006 Australian Open, plays world No 84 Alexandre Muller on Tuesday.

ATP

Djokovic survives ‘toughest match ever’ to beat Alcaraz in Cincy final

The 23-time grand slam champion edges longest best-of-three set final in ATP Tour history after three hours and 44 minutes.

Wimbledon

Djokovic, Alcaraz set for era-defining finals clash at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic cruises past Jannik Sinner in three sets before Carlos Alcaraz does same against Daniil Medvedev.

Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his men’s Singles semi-final against Jannik Sinnner. Photo: EPA-EFE
Wimbledon

Djokovic, Swiatek begin title quests with easy wins at rain-hit Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic is chasing 24th grand slam and seeking to match Roger Federer’s 8 titles at All England Club.

Novak Djokovic acknowledges the crowd after beating Pedro Cachin in the first round of the men’s singles at Wimbledon. Photo: DPA
French Open

History-making Djokovic claims record 23rd grand slam triumph

Serbian Novak Djokovic defeated Casper Ruud of Norway 7-6 (7/1), 6-3, 7-5 at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday to snap the tie of 22 grand slams he shared with career-long rival Rafael Nadal.

Australian Open

Djokovic says ‘I don’t want to stop here’ after Australian Open win

Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic is hungry for more after equalling Rafael Nadal’s record tally of 22 men’s singles grand slam triumphs – ‘let’s see how far I can go’.

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