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...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic paid tribute to late basketball star Kobe Bryant after he won his record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open on Sunday, Sept. 10, wearing a "Mamba Forever" shirt during the trophy presentation. Serbia's Novak Djokovic displays a T-shirt in tribute to...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Sunday, Sept. 10, to win his fourth US Open and a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam singles title, avenging his loss to the Russian in the final two years ago. Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy after defeating...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic earned himself another shot at a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title after beating unseeded American Ben Shelton in straight sets on Friday, Sept. 8, to advance to his 10th US Open finals. Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during the US Open tennis tournament men's...
