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The latest news on Novak Djokovic, Serbian professional tennis player, including tennis and sporting news.
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Novak Djokovic announced the launch of the PTPA at the 2020 US Open. Photo: EPA
ATP

Novak Djokovic quits players’ union over transparency, governance concerns

The 24-time grand slam winner was also unhappy with how the body represented his voice and image, plans to now focus on tennis and family.

ATP

Alcaraz, Sinner set to elevate rivalry, Sabalenka chasing more grand slams

ATP

Year in tennis: ‘Sincaraz’ split men’s grand slams while 4 share women’s titles

ATP

How hot is too hot for tennis? ATP says 32.2 Celsius after China’s brutal heat

Men’s tour changes rules after Shanghai Masters saw star ask: ‘Do you want a player to die on court?’.

Novak Djokovic cools himself during a match at the Shanghai Masters in October. Photo: AP
Australian Open

Sinner, Alcaraz set for South Korea exhibition match ahead of Australian Open

The tennis world’s top two players will play in Incheon on January 10, eight days before the year’s first grand slam in Melbourne.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Exclusive | Sabalenka, Kyrgios take ‘Battle of the Sexes’ to Dubai as Hong Kong misses out

Aryna Sabalenka says Novak Djokovic has been giving her tips and Nick Kyrgios should ‘go and practise’ ahead of December match in UAE.

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ATP

China’s temperatures set to rise for tennis finals after Djokovic vomits again

Serb collapses on court in Shanghai, while women battle heat and humidity in Wuhan – with harsher conditions forecast for weekend.

Novak Djokovic collapses during his match against Jaume Munar at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
ATP

ATP open to heat policy after players wilt at ‘brutal’ Shanghai Masters

World men’s tennis body says it could bring in a formal rule after high heat, humidity see top players struggling to finish matches.

Jannik Sinner

Novak Djokovic heading to China as he confirms return to action in Shanghai

The 24-time major winner says best-of-three-sets matches give him better chance against top two, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

US Open (tennis)

Wong eyes Davis Cup success with Hong Kong after US Open heroics, rankings rise

The 21-year-old lands back in Hong Kong on Monday and immediately turns attention to World Group II encounter with Uzbekistan.

Coleman Wong speaks to the media at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Karma Lo
US Open (tennis)

US Open: Alexandra Eala, Janice Tjen join big guns in kicking off second round

Filipino Eala will battle Spain’s Cristina Busca, while Indonesian Tjen faces former champion Emma Raducanu in New York.

Filipino Alexandra Eala beat Denmark’s Clara Tauson in the first round of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Photo: dpa
SCMP Highlights

Djokovic reveals health tips, TV heartthrob Adam Cheng: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a woman successfully prioritising her health to six Hong Kong hotels for staycations, here are some Lifestyle stories you may have missed.

Wellness

Novak Djokovic reveals his health secrets – how he stays in peak form

Tennis great Novak Djokovic talks about his ‘X-factor’ gluten-free diet, prioritising sleep, and the one health item he ‘can’t live without’.

Wimbledon

Sinner beats 2-time defending champion Alcaraz to win first Wimbledon title

The number one-ranked Italian earned his fourth grand slam title overall, beating the Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

Italy’s Jannik Sinner celebrates after victory against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz at the end of their Wimbledon men’s final in London on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Wimbledon

Djokovic backs Alcaraz to claim title ahead of men’s blockbuster Wimbledon final

Novak Djokovic backing Carlos Alcaraz to claim third successive singles crown at All England Club.

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after beating Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals. Photo: Xinhua
Wimbledon

Sinner unfazed by French Open collapse as he prepares for Alcaraz rematch

Jannik Sinner says Carlos Alcaraz favourite in men’s singles final at Wimbledon, won’t compare rivalry to big three.

Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Sinner crushes Djokovic, setting up final clash with Alcaraz

The world No 1 is through to his fourth successive grand slam title match – and his first at the All England Club.

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Wimbledon

Alcaraz subdues Fritz to reach third successive Wimbledon final

Carlos Alcaraz battles past Taylor Fritz, waits for winner of Djokovic v Sinner.

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning his men’s singles semi-final match against Taylor Fritz. Photo: Reuters
Wimbledon

Fitness fears hang over Djokovic hours before blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final

Chasing a record 25th grand slam title, Novak Djokovic cancels practice session ahead of clash with Jannik Sinner.

Wimbledon

Djokovic says he will need ‘best of me’ to beat Sinner in Wimbledon semi-final

The 38-year-old overcomes spirited challenge of Flavio Cobolli to set up a semi-final blockbuster against another Italian on Friday.

Wimbledon

Sinner not celebrating Wimbledon progress after Dimitrov injury heartbreak

Jannik Sinner was two sets down when Grigor Dimitrov was forced to withdraw with injury.

Jannik Sinner (left) helps a tearful Grigor Dimitrov off the court at Wimbledon. Photo: AP
Wimbledon

Djokovic, Sinner on collision course for blockbuster semi-final at Wimbledon

Djokovic faces Alex de Minaur as he chases record 25th grand slam singles title, with Grigor Dimitrov up next for world No 1 Jannik Sinner.

Novak Djokovic arrives with his daughter Tara for a practice session at the All England Club in Wimbledon. Photo: DPA
Wimbledon

Wimbledon 2025: the dates, schedule and seeds – and where to watch on TV

The year’s third grand slam event starts in London on Monday, and here is all you need to know before the action starts.

Wimbledon

Zheng Qinwen among 10 to watch at Wimbledon along with Gauff, Alcaraz, Djokovic

World No 1s Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will also be in the reckoning in London next week.

US Open (tennis)

Alcaraz-Raducanu, Keys-Tiafoe, Zheng-Draper could star in US Open mixed doubles

Preliminary entry list for reimagined event to be played before singles competition will feature most of the top men’s and women’s players.

The United States’ Frances Tiafoe and Madison Keys could be one of the star pairings in the new US Open mixed-doubles competition. Photo: AP
French Open

Alcaraz hails ‘real champion’ mindset after epic French Open win over Sinner

Reigning champion saved three match points in fourth set to complete historic comeback.

Carlos Alcaraz holds the trophy close after defending his French Open title in an epic five-set battle with Jannik Sinner. Photo: Xinhua
French Open

Sinner says rivalry with French Open final foe Alcaraz the tonic tennis needs

The 23-year-old Italian beat Novak Djokovic to book a mouth-watering final on Sunday against his main rival, who is defending his crown.

French Open

Medvedev in meltdown as Russian falls to Norrie at first hurdle of French Open

Former US Open champion in sixth first-round loss at Roland Garros while American second seed Coco Gauff forgets to bring her racquets.

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