INDIAN WELLS (AFP) -- World number one Novak Djokovic said his excitement level is high as he returns to the ATP Indian Wells Masters for the first time in five years. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP/File photo) The Serb will resume his quest for a record-setting sixth trophy at the ATP-WTA...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will headline a new exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia, organizers said, as debate swirls about tennis's push into the conservative country. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (left) and Rafael Nadal of Spain (AFP/File photo) The Serb and the Spaniard, with...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Jannik Sinner ended Novak Djokovic's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title on Friday, Jan. 26, snapping the Serb's astonishing 33-match winning run at Melbourne Park to reach his first major final. Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates victory against Serbia's Novak Djokovic during...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Top seed Novak Djokovic battled into an 11th Australian Open semifinal and a record-extending 48th at Grand Slams on Tuesday, Jan. 23, but a rampant Aryna Sabalenka had a much easier ride. Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts on a point against USA's Taylor Fritz during their men's...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic was at his dominant best in a straight-sets demolition job to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday, Jan. 21, with Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff in equally ruthless touch. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after victory against France's Adrian...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Tennis great Rod Laver suggested on Saturday, Jan. 20, that engravers could start putting Novak Djokovic's initials on the Australian Open trophy, with something "miraculous" needed to prevent him winning an 11th title. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP) Laver, the only player to...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic says he motivates himself with "trash talk" after returning to form to sweep past 30th seed Tomas Martin Etcheverry and into the fourth round in his 100th match at the Australian Open on Friday, Jan. 19. Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a return against Argentina's...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner emphatically stated their Australian Open title credentials on Friday, Jan. 19, surging into the fourth round as a below-par Novak Djokovic prepared for another testing examination. Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka serves against Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic has long credited a series of unusual methods for helping him become one of the greatest players ever, not least his 15-year "special relationship" with a Melbourne tree. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP/File photo) The world number one, who swears by a plant-based...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Sixth seed Ons Jabeur and former champion Caroline Wozniacki fell victim to exciting young Russians in the Australian Open second round on Wednesday, Jan. 17, as Novak Djokovic prepared to resume his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title. Russia's Mirra Andreeva hits a return...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic resumes his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title on Wednesday, Jan. 17, against home hope Alexei Popyrin, while fellow defending champion Aryna Sabalenka faces her second consecutive qualifier. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP) Serbian superstar Djokovic dropped a set...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic survived a fierce test against teenager Dino Prizmic at the Australian Open on Sunday, Jan. 14, as he launched his bid for a historic 25th Grand Slam, but defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka destroyed her opponent 6-0, 6-1. Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a...
