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Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios came out on top in their match

Kyrgios returns to team up with Djokovic in Brisbane

Nick Kyrgios marked his return from injury with an entertaining doubles victory alongside Novak Djokovic in the Brisbane International.

Tennis • 30 Dec 24

Djokovic says Murray giving him 'unique perspective'

Novak Djokovic said his recently retired rival Andy Murray was bringing a unique perspective as his new coach and he was eager to put into practice what the duo have discussed when he begins his season in Brisbane.

Tennis • 29 Dec 24

Novak Djokovic (R) lost the 2024 Wimbledon final to Carlos Alcaraz but gained revenge at the Olympics

Djokovic confident of challenging Sinner and Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the Grand Slam stage when he returns to action at the Australian Open after an underwhelming campaign this year, the 24-time champion has said.

Tennis • 01 Dec 24

Andy Murray join forces with his playing nemesis Novak Djokovic

Murray to coach Djokovic for upcoming Australian Open

Andy Murray has made the shock decision to coach his long-time rival Novak Djokovic during the Australian Open.

Tennis • 23 Nov 24

Novak Djokovic won the ATP Finals in each of the last two seasons

Injury rules Djokovic out of ATP Finals

Novak Djokovic will not play at the ATP Finals in Turin because of injury.

Tennis • 05 Nov 24

With Nadal's decision to end his career, Djokovic is the last remaining active player among the 'Big Four'

Djokovic overwhelmed after Nadal retirement

Novak Djokovic says he felt overwhelmed at the news that he will be the last active member of the 'big four'.

Tennis • 11 Oct 24

It's Djokovic's earliest defeat at Flushing Meadows since 2007

Djokovic bemoans his 'worst tennis' after upset loss

Novak Djokovic said he "played some of the worst tennis I have ever played" after he followed Carlos Alcaraz in crashing out of the US Open, following a 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4 defeat 28th seed Alexei Popyrin in the third round.

Tennis • 31 Aug 24

Novak Djokovic in action against Laslo Djere in New York City

Djokovic blows off cobwebs to reach US Open third round

Novak Djokovic got some valuable miles in the tank as he continued his pursuit of a record-breaking 25th grand slam title at the US Open.

Tennis • 29 Aug 24

Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Radu Albot

Djokovic sets Arthur Ashe court landmark at US Open

Novak Djokovic moved level with Roger Federer on 89 wins at the US Open after beating Radu Albot in straight sets to advance to the second round.

Tennis • 27 Aug 24

Novak Djokovic is hoping to become the first person to defend the men's title since 2008

Djokovic drive alive as he hunts US Open number five

Novak Djokovic begins his hunt for a fifth US Open on Monday crown when he meets Moldovan Radu Albot at Flushing Meadows.

Tennis • 26 Aug 24

Tennis players hit out after Sinner escapes doping ban

Denis Shapovalov was among a string of tennis players who called out what they said are double standards in the game after world number one Jannik Sinner was cleared of wrongdoing despite failing two drug tests this year.

Tennis • 21 Aug 24

Carlos Alcaraz reacts after match point in his final defeat of Novak Djokovic

Alcaraz blows away Djokovic to retain Wimbledon title

Carlos Alcaraz produced an utterly ruthless performance to dismantle Novak Djokovic 6-2 6-2 7-6(4) in a rematch of last year's Wimbledon final to successfully defend his title.

Tennis • 14 Jul 24

Alcaraz (L) beat Djokovic in the 2023 final

Djokovic eyes Alcaraz revenge to close in on history

Novak Djokovic goes in search of history at Wimbledon on Sunday in a repeat of last year's final, which Carlos Alcaraz won in five dramatic sets.

Carlos Alcaraz • 14 Jul 24

Lorenzo Musetti plays a forehand in his quarter-final victory over Taylor Fritz

Musetti makes hay in Wimbledon sunshine to reach semis

Lorenzo Musetti celebrated the best day of his tennis life after triumphing in Wimbledon's latest five-set rollercoaster to reach his first grand slam semi-final.

Tennis • 10 Jul 24

Novak Djokovic celebrates victory over Alexei Popyrin

Djokovic comes from behind to advance at Wimbledon

Cameron Norrie saved five match points in a mammoth third-set tie-break against fourth seed Alexander Zverev but saw his Wimbledon run end in the third round.

Tennis • 06 Jul 24

Novak Djokovic had to much for plucky underdog Jacob Fearnley

Fearnley goes down fighting as Djokovic marches on

Novak Djokovic survived a tricky encounter with British wild card Jacob Fearnley to reach the Wimbledon third round.

Tennis • 05 Jul 24

Djokovic lost just five games in his first round win

Djokovic cruises to easy win despite knee troubles

Novak Djokovic proved once again that he should never be written off after cruising to victory on Centre Court just 27 days after a knee operation.

Tennis • 02 Jul 24

Novak Djokovic, complete with knee strapping, practising at Wimbledon

Djokovic pain-free after beating Medvedev in exhibition

Novak Djokovic declared himself pain free after overcoming Daniil Medvedev in an exhibition match ahead of Wimbledon.

Tennis • 28 Jun 24

Novak Djokovic is a seven-times champion at SW19

Djokovic will only play at Wimbledon if title realistic

Novak Djokovic insists he will only play at Wimbledon if he is fit enough to compete for the title.

Tennis • 25 Jun 24

Novak Djokovic looks set to return to Paris for the Olympics

Djokovic confirmed for Paris Olympics

Novak Djokovic will compete at this year's Olympic Games in Paris, the Olympic Committee of Serbia has announced.

Tennis • 18 Jun 24

Novak Djokovic receives on-court treatment for his knee injury during his match against Francisco Cerundolo at the French Open

Djokovic focusing on returning 'as soon as possible'

Novak Djokovic is hoping to be back on court "as soon as possible" following knee surgery.

Tennis • 06 Jun 24

Novak Djokovic receives treatment for his knee injury during his match against Francisco Cerundolo

Djokovic to miss Wimbledon due to surgery - reports

Novak Djokovic is to undergo knee surgery in Paris which will rule him out of Wimbledon, according to reports in France.

Tennis • 05 Jun 24

Novak Djokovic is unable to play his quarter-final clash

Djokovic withdraws from French Open due to knee injury

Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open due to a knee injury.

Tennis • 04 Jun 24

Novak Djokovic produced a gutsy performance

Injury-hit Djokovic digs deep to make last eight

Novak Djokovic limped into the quarter-finals of the French Open after defying a knee injury to come through the longest Roland Garros match of his career.

Tennis • 03 Jun 24

Novak Djokovic celebrates at the end of the contest

Djokovic battles past Musetti in 3am finish in Paris

Novak Djokovic endured the latest finish in French Open history against Lorenzo Musetti to reach the fourth round at Roland Garros.

Tennis • 02 Jun 24