MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic launched his bid for Grand Slam history at the Australian Open on Sunday, Jan. 14, against an 18-year-old qualifier after fifth seed Andrey Rublev survived a huge scare to progress. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP) Women's second seed Aryna Sabalenka starts her own...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- A "pain-free" Novak Djokovic begins his Australian Open defense against a teenage qualifier on Sunday, Jan. 14, as he bids for an unprecedented 25th major crown, but women's top seed Iga Swiatek faces a much trickier assignment. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP/File photo)...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz says the challenge of toppling 10-time champion Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open gives him "extra motivation" as he aims to end the Serbian's long reign in Melbourne. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (AFP/File photo) The Spanish world number two missed the Grand Slam...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Top seed Novak Djokovic was drawn on Thursday, Jan. 11, against a qualifier or lucky loser to begin his bid for an 11th Australian Open crown, and could meet fellow Grand Slam champion Andy Murray in the third round. Great Britain's Andy Murray (left) and Serbia's Novak Djokovic...
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,...
