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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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Novak Djokovic warms up in the gym prior to a match in the Davis Cup Final on November 23, 2023 in Malaga, Spain. Photo: Getty Images
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

Wimbledon

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

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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French Open

French Open odds against Djokovic as time runs out for record 25th grand slam

As he struggles for form, the 38-year-old’s bid to go past Margaret Court on the all-time winners’ list looks increasingly unlikely.

Novak Djokovic returns a ball to Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics during the Geneva Open on Wednesday. Photo: AP
ATP

Novak Djokovic splits from coach Andy Murray after difficult start to season

Their split comes after the 24-time grand slam champion lost the first match at his past two tournaments.

ATP

Madrid Open: Djokovic playing for the ‘older guys’ as new generation takes over

The 37-year-old, the last member of the sport’s ‘Big Four’ still standing, says he is carrying on to bring a ‘positive effect’ to the tour.

ATP

Djokovic stuck on nervous 99, stunned by unseeded Mensik in Miami Open final

Unseeded Czech shows his tie-break prowess after match starts 5½ hours late.

Jakub Mensik (right) poses with the Miami Open trophy alongside his idol and runner-up, Novak Djokovic. Photo: EPA
ATP

Messi watching Djokovic reach Miami Open final made Serb feel ‘pressure’

The former world No 1 beats 14th-seed Grigor Dimitrov in the semi-final and will meet 19-year-old Jakub Mensik in Sunday’s showpiece.

Novak Djokovic celebrates his straight-sets victory over Grigor Dimitrov in the Miami Open semi-finals. Photo: AFP
ATP

Djokovic’s players’ union files lawsuit against tennis bodies over pay limits

The PTPA says it has been forced to take legal action to end ‘monopolistic control’ of the sport.

Doping in sport

Djokovic says players believe there is favouritism in tennis’ anti-doping system

The Serbian says players feel the process is unfair, and wants system revamped after cases involving No 1 players Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek.

Australian Open

Australian Open: Sinner v Zverev in final, as Djokovic retires in semi-final

Alexander Zverev claimed the first set tiebreak before Novak Djokovic quit, with reigning champ Jannik Sinner awaiting in the final.

Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning his Australian Open semi-final against Ben Shelton in straight sets. Photo: Reuters
Australian Open

Keys upsets No 2 Swiatek to reach first Australian Open final, faces Sabalenka

American Keys, the 19th seed, will meet the Belarusian double defending champion, who beat ‘soulmate’ Paulo Badosa in the earlier semi-final.

Madison Keys of the US in great delight after defeating Iga Swiatek of Poland in their Australian Open semi-final on Thursday. Photo: AP
Australian Open

Sinner toughs it out as Tien hobbles out, Monfils retires at Australian Open

Iga Swiatek reaches quarters and gets ‘closure’ over doping case, while Australian TV reporter apologises to Novak Djokovic.

Australian Open

Djokovic says he was poisoned before being deported during 2022 Australian Open

The Serb, whose visa was cancelled after he refused to be vaccinated against Covid-19, says he had ‘health issues’ from his stay in detention.

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