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Djokovic pushed through the pain barrier to reach the last eight in Melbourne.

Djokovic risks long-term damage to chase Oz Open glory

Novak Djokovic admitted he is risking significant damage to his body by continuing to play in the Australian Open.

Dominic Thiem isn't fussed by the absence of the big two

Thiem shrugs off absence of Federer and Nadal

Dominic Thiem has shrugged off the absence of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as he seeks to justify his status as the biggest threat to Novak Djokovic's hopes of a fourth US Open crown.

Tennis • 02 Sep 20

Novak Djokovic came from a set down to beat Milos Raonic

Djokovic triumphs in New York to equal Masters record

Novak Djokovic put his off-court distractions to one side to win a record-equalling 35th Masters title with victory over Milos Raonic at the Western & Southern Open.

Tennis • 29 Aug 20

Novak Djokovic (R) taps racquets with Roberto Bautista Agut after defeating him

Djokovic digs deep to make Western & Southern final

World No 1 Novak Djokovic fought back from a set down against Roberto Bautista Agut to set up a meeting with unseeded Canadian Milos Raonic in the final of the Western & Southern Open in New York.

Tennis • 29 Aug 20

Roger Federer celebrates in almost sheepish fashion after falling over the line in Melbourne

Federer and Djokovic to do battle Down Under

Roger Federer battled back from the brink for the second time in this Australian Open to defeat Tennys Sandgren and reach the semi-finals, where he will face Novak Djokovic after the world number one beat Milos Raonic.

Tennis • 28 Jan 20

Federer and Djokovic both march on

Roger Federer faced down local battler John Millman 4-6 7-6(2) 6-4 4-6 7-6(8) in a five-set thriller to reach the last 16 of the Australian Open and restore some normality to Melbourne Park after a day of big upsets.

Tennis • 24 Jan 20

Novak Djokovic had to work hard to overcome Daniil Medvedev

Djokovic passes Medvedev test to make quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic struck back for the old guard at the Australian Open, soaking up the pressure from a willing Daniil Medvedev before crushing the young Russian 6-4 6-7(5) 6-2 6-3 to reach his 10th quarter-final at Melbourne Park.

Tennis • 21 Jan 19

Djokovic and Nadal maintain Wimbledon progress

Three-time champion Novak Djokovic silenced a raucous Centre Court crowd as he came back to beat home favourite Kyle Edmund 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 in the third round of Wimbledon on Saturday.

Tennis • 07 Jul 18

Roger Federer: "I felt good out there, less nerves than in the first round."

Federer breezes into third round at SW19

Roger Federer's Wimbledon dominance is showing no signs of weakening as he breezed into the third round.

Tennis • 04 Jul 18

Federer beat Milos Raonic in straight sets

Century club beckons for Federer after Stuttgart title

Roger Federer wins in Germany on his return from injury to record his 98th career title. Victory in Halle next week raises the possibility of the Swiss winning his 100th tournament at Wimbledon.

Tennis • 17 Jun 18

Milos Raonic out of US Open due to wrist injury

Another top name in the men's game will be missing from the US Open after Milos Raonic withdrew due to a wrist injury.

Tennis • 24 Aug 17

Nadal resurgence continues in Australia

Rafael Nadal continued his brilliant revival at the Australian Open to topple Milos Raonic 6-4 7-6 (9/7) 6-4 and reach his first grand slam semi-final in three years.

Tennis • 25 Jan 17

Djokovic was chasing a record seventh title in Melbourne

'That's sport' - Djokovic crashes out in Australia

Defending champion Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Australian Open after falling victim to a stunning five-set defeat at the hands of wild card Denis Istomin.

Tennis • 19 Jan 17

Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka have been drawn in the same group at the O2

Murray to contest World Tour Finals as number one

New world number one Andy Murray has been drawn in a group with Stan Wawrinka, Kei Nishikori and Marin Cilic at the ATP World Tour Finals.

Tennis • 07 Nov 16

Murray tops the rankings for the first time

Andy Murray tops rankings after Raonic withdrawal

Andy Murray will take over from Novak Djokovic as world number one when the rankings are updated on Monday after his Paris Masters semi-final opponent Milos Raonic pulled out through injury.

Tennis • 05 Nov 16

Milos Raonic had been among the favourites at the final slam of the year

Cramp ends Milos Raonic's hopes in New York

Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic admits he fell victim to cramp and nerves after he endured a shock defeat to qualifier Ryan Harrison at the US Open.

Tennis • 01 Sep 16

Andy Murray celebrates his victory over Milos Raonic at the Western & Southern Open

Murray beats Raonic to reach Cincinnati final

Sizzling hot Andy Murray roared into his seventh successive final with a commanding victory over Canadian Milos Raonic at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati.

Tennis • 21 Aug 16

Milos Raonic celebrates his historic win on Centre Court

Federer's Wimbledon dream shot down by Raonic

Milos Raonic has reached his first grand slam final after the world number seven stunned Roger Federer with a dramatic 6-3 6-7 (3/7) 4-6 7-5 6-3 win at Wimbledon.

Tennis • 08 Jul 16

Andy Murray secured a spot in his fifth Australian Open final

Andy Murray battles into Australian Open final

Andy Murray will play Novak Djokovic for the fourth time in an Australian Open final after he came from behind to win a five-set epic against Canada's Milos Raonic.

Tennis • 29 Jan 16