MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic is once again red-hot favorite at the Australian Open as he chases an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title, but a wrist problem and the emergence of Carlos Alcaraz puts his all-conquering reign under threat. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Serbia's Novak Djokovic...
PERTH (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic suffered a frustrating fitness saga as a wrist problem led to the Serb's upset 6-4, 6-4 loss to Australia's Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals of the United Cup in Perth on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Serbia's Novak Djokovic checks his arm as he takes a break during his...
PERTH (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic insisted on Tuesday, Jan. 2, a sore right wrist which required on-court treatment was "not a major concern" as he led Serbia into the quarterfinals of the United Cup. Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a return to Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka during their men's singles...
PERTH (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic got the party started for 2024 as he sealed a 2-1 win for Serbia over China near the stroke of midnight on Sunday, Dec. 31, at the United Cup in Perth. Serbia's Olga Danilovic and Novak Djokovic (right) greet each other while playing against China's Qinwen Zheng and...
PERTH (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic called Australia his "happy place" on Saturday, Dec. 30, as he prepared to kick off his season at the United Cup with a tricky clash against China's fast-improving Zhang Zhizhen. A handout photo taken on Friday, Dec. 29, and released on Saturday, Dec. 30 by Tennis...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- Andy Murray conceded on Saturday, Dec. 30, he longed for the chance to play again on the big stage against superstars Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Britain's Andy Murray attends a training session ahead of the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on Saturday,...
PERTH (AFP) -- World number one Novak Djokovic is hoping his latest trip to Australia is not the last, but admits that at 36 he is now taking it "season by season". Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during the Riyadh Season Tennis Cup exhibition tournament match in the Saudi capital on Wednesday, Dec....
RIYADH (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic warned on Wednesday, Dec. 27, he expects great rival Rafael Nadal is returning "to win a Grand Slam, not just to play" as the world number one prepares to defend his Australian Open title next month. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (left) and Spain's Rafael Nadal (AFP) Nadal,...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal returns from a "winding, tortuous" injury journey in Brisbane this week, while fellow superstar Novak Djokovic kickstarts his bid for an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title at Perth. Spain's Rafael Nadal (top) and Japan's Naomi Osaka (AFP) It appeared last season...
JEDDAH (AFP) -- Hamad Medjedovic upset top-seeded Arthur Fils 3-4 (6/8), 4-1, 4-2, 3-4 (9/11), 4-1 to win the Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah on Saturday, Dec. 2. Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic (AFP) At No. 110 in the world, Medjedovic became the lowest-ranked champion in the six-year history of the...
PARIS (AFP) -- Almost a year after his last match, former world number one Rafael Nadal will return to the courts in Brisbane next month ahead of the Australian Open for what is likely to be his final season. Spain's Rafael Nadal (AFP) "Hello everyone, after a year away from competition, it's time...
MALAGA (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic's Serbia was drawn against Slovakia in 2024 Davis Cup finals qualifying on Sunday, Nov. 26, as organizers confirmed the last eight would be held in Malaga again. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP) As a result hosts Spain will automatically reach the finals, along with...
