PARIS, France (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic rallied to defeat Andrey Rublev 5-7, 7-6 (3), 7-5 in a gripping Paris Masters semifinal on Saturday, earning a shot at a record-extending seventh title in the final against Grigor Dimitrov. The world number one relied on his unflinching powers of recovery to...
PARIS (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic edged out Holger Rune on Friday, Nov. 3, to avenge his defeat in last year's Paris Masters final and reach the last four, while Stefanos Tsitsipas set up a meeting with Grigor Dimitrov. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his men's singles quarterfinal...
PARIS (AFP) -- World number one Novak Djokovic is the last of the top four seeds standing at the Paris Masters as he battled past unseeded Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-4, despite a stomach issue, on Thursday, Nov. 2. Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a forehand return to Netherlands'...
PARIS (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic returned to the court on Wednesday, Nov. 1, cruising past Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-3, 6-2 and strengthening his hold on top spot in the rankings after his two closest rivals both lost at the Paris Masters. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his men's...
PARIS (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz said on Monday, Oct. 30, he was not yet at "100 percent" as prepares to return from injury this week at the Paris Masters, despite enjoying a practice session with rival Novak Djokovic. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (AFP) The Spanish star has not played since the Shanghai...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek will both open their 2024 campaigns in Perth, Australia, after Serbia and Poland were drawn in the city for the mixed teams United Cup on Monday, Oct. 23. Poland's Iga Swiatek (AFP) Serbia will face the Czech Republic and China, while top seeds...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- World number one Novak Djokovic will open his 2024 season at the mixed teams United Cup in Australia, but injury-plagued Rafael Nadal was not on the Spain team announced on Friday, Oct. 20. World tennis number one Novak Djokovic (AFP) Djokovic will spearhead Serbia at the tournament...
ROME (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic and Gareth Bale played seven holes on the Ryder Cup course during a celebrity match on Wednesday, Sept. 27, with the tennis star enjoying the "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." (From left to right) Member of Dude Perfect, Garrett Hilbert, English golfer with a...
PARIS (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic and Serbia will continue their bid for a second Davis Cup title against Britain in the quarterfinals after Tuesday's draw for the knockout phase in Malaga in November. Britain's Andy Murray (left) and Novak Djokovic of Serbia. (AFP) The 24-time Grand Slam champion...
PARIS (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic returned to the court just five days after his historic US Open title triumph to lead Serbia into the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Friday, Sept. 15, while Andy Murray helped Britain edge past Switzerland. Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during the group stage men's...
VALENCIA (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic stepped in to defend Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday, Sept. 14, for missing this week's Davis Cup matches, saying the 20-year-old Spaniard may be young but he's not Superman. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia pose with their trophies after the final of...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Daniil Medvedev lavished praise on Novak Djokovic after the Serbian star defeated the Russian at the US Open on Sunday, Sept. 10, for a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam crown. Serbia's Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Russia's Daniil Medvedev after winning the US Open tennis...
