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Between them Djokovic and Nadal have won 46 slams

Nadal: Djokovic 'is the best in history'

Rafael Nadal's last Grand Slam win came at the French Open in 2022, but with Novak Djokovic having overtaken his impressive haul of most major …

Tennis • 20 Sep

Novak Djokovic receives a standing ovation after reaching another final at Flushing Meadows

Djokovic dismisses Shelton at US Open

Experience put paid to youthful exuberance as Novak Djokovic ended Ben Shelton's American dream at the US Open.

Tennis • 08 Sep

Novak Djokovic ruthlessly exposed Taylor Fritz's second serve, with the American winning just 28% of points when he failed to land his first serve

Djokovic sees off Fritz in straight sets at US Open

Novak Djokovic defeated Taylor Fritz and broke a record previously held by old rival Roger Federer to reach the semi-finals of the US Open in …

Tennis • 06 Sep

Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Serbia's Laslo Djere

Djokovic fights back from two sets down at US Open

A tenacious Novak Djokovic survived a US Open late night fright battling back from two sets down to tame fellow Serb Laslo Djere 4-6 4-6 …

Tennis • 02 Sep

Novak Djokovic tears his shirt off in celebrating after defeating Carlos Alcaraz

Djokovic turns tables on Alcaraz in thrilling final

Novak Djokovic won the Western and Southern Open for the third time in Cincinnati, beating Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz in a thriller with tiebreaks deciding …

Tennis • 21 Aug

Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first Wimbledon crown

Alcaraz beats Djokovic in five-set classic final

Carlos Alcaraz heralded the changing of the guard in men's tennis as he ended Novak Djokovic's long reign at Wimbledon with a rip-roaring 1-6 7-6 …

Tennis • 18 Jul

Novak Djokovic's last defeat on Centre Court came in 2013

Djokovic reaches a record 35th grand slam final

Novak Djokovic lost his cool with umpire Richard Haigh and the Centre Court crowd but saw off Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-4) to reach …

Tennis • 14 Jul

Novak Djokovic will face Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals

Djokovic rallies to equal Federer's semi-final mark

Novak Djokovic equalled Roger Federer's record for the most men's grand slam singles semi-final appearances in history by coming from a set down to defeat …

Tennis • 12 Jul

Stan Wawrinka will face defending champion Novak Djokovic

Wawrinka rolls back years to set up Djokovic clash

Stan Wawrinka rolled back the years as the 38-year-old Swiss proved the old adage that class is permanent and form temporary by knocking out seeded …

Tennis • 06 Jul

Novak Djokovic (R) shakes hands with Jordan Thompson

Djokovic pushed hard by Thompson, but progresses

Another day, another milestone reached for Novak Djokovic as he racked up Grand Slam victory number 350 by dispatching Australia's Jordan Thompson at Wimbledon.

Tennis • 05 Jul

Novak Djokovic won an impressive 68% of points played on his second serve

Djokovic eases into second round after farcical delay

Novak Djokovic eased into the second round of Wimbledon amid farcical scenes on Centre Court.

Tennis • 03 Jul

Elena Rybakina starts her title defence against Shelby Rogers

Rybakina faces Rogers, Djokovic meets Cachin at SW19

Defending women's champion Elena Rybakina will face American Shelby Rogers in the opening round at Wimbledon while men's second seed Novak Djokovic will begin his …

Tennis • 30 Jun

Novak Djokovic with the trophy in Roland Garros

Ivanisevic: More grand slams to come for Djokovic

Coach Goran Ivanisevic believes Novak Djokovic has "a lot more" grand slam titles in him.

Tennis • 12 Jun

Novak Djokovic sprawled out on the ground after his match-winning point

History-maker Djokovic claims 23rd Grand Slam title

Novak Djokovic stands alone at the pinnacle of men's tennis after defeating Casper Ruud to win his 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open.

Tennis • 11 Jun

The match started with the roof closed in Paris

French Open final starts under closed roof in Paris

The French Open men's final between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Norway's Casper Ruud will start under a closed roof with rain showers forecast in Paris …

Tennis • 11 Jun

Novak Djokovic can ascend to the top of the all-time list of men's Grand Slams this weekend

Djokovic 'motivated' ahead of history-making final

Novak Djokovic can complete his ascent to the top of tennis history by claiming a 23rd grand slam title at the French Open on Sunday.

Tennis • 10 Jun

Carlos Alcaraz has to get past Novak Djokovic to make it to this year's final at Roland Garros

Alcaraz demolishes Tsitsipas to set up Djokovic semi

Carlos Alcaraz demolished Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up a mouth-watering French Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic on Friday.

Tennis • 06 Jun

Djokovic ensured that his record of not exiting before the last-eight remains intact

Djokovic & Alcaraz advance to stay on collision course

Novak Djokovic surpassed Rafael Nadal's all-time record by reaching his 17th French Open quarter-final, while world number one Carlos Alcaraz also made it through.

Tennis • 04 Jun

Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) shakes hands with Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain

Djokovic battles into fourth round at French Open

Novak Djokovic fought off a terrific challenge from Alejandro Davidovich Fokina to reach the fourth round of the French Open for a 14th consecutive year.

Tennis • 02 Jun

Djokovic won in straight sets against Hungary's Fucsovics

French Open: Drama-fuelled Djokovic advances in Paris

Novak Djokovic admitted he is fuelled by drama as the fall-out continued from his controversial message about Kosovo.

Tennis • 01 Jun

Novak Djokovic sparked off a political controversy

Kosovo seeks IOC disciplinary action against Djokovic

Kosovo Olympic authorities have asked the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to open disciplinary proceedings against Novak Djokovic, accusing the Serbian of stirring up political tension …

Tennis • 31 May

Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Aleksandar Kovacevic after the game

Djokovic advances and then sends political message

Novak Djokovic eased into the second round of the French Open but risked inflaming political tensions in his home region with a message about Kosovo.

Tennis • 29 May

Carlos Alcaraz will have to most likely beat Novak Djokovic to get to this year's final

Djokovic could face Alcaraz in Roland Garros semi-final

Novak Djokovic is on a collision course with world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open semi-finals.

Tennis • 25 May

Norrie sets up Italian Open last-16 clash with Djokovic

Cameron Norrie set up a last-16 clash with Novak Djokovic at the Italian Open thanks to a 6-2 7-6 (4) victory over Marton Fucsovics.

Tennis • 14 May

Novak Djokovic last won the US Open in 2018

Djokovic can play at US Open as vaccine mandate expires

Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic will be able to compete at the US Open this year after the American government said it will end …

Tennis • 02 May