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The latest news on Novak Djokovic, Serbian professional tennis player, including tennis and sporting news.
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22 May 1987
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last updated:
4 December, 2024
Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning his Australian Open semi-final against Ben Shelton in straight sets. Photo: Reuters
Australian Open

Australian Open: Sinner v Zverev in final, as Djokovic retires in semi-final

Alexander Zverev claimed the first set tiebreak before Novak Djokovic quit, with reigning champ Jannik Sinner awaiting in the final.

Australian Open

Keys upsets No 2 Swiatek to reach first Australian Open final, faces Sabalenka

Australian Open

Sinner toughs it out as Tien hobbles out, Monfils retires at Australian Open

Australian Open

Djokovic says he was poisoned before being deported during 2022 Australian Open

The Serb, whose visa was cancelled after he refused to be vaccinated against Covid-19, says he had ‘health issues’ from his stay in detention.

Novak Djokovic and China’s Zheng Qinwen during the “A Night With Novak” charity match against Andy Murray of Britain and Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in Melbourne on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
Doping in sport

‘Frustrated’: Djokovic calls for doping transparency after Sinner, Swiatek cases

The 24-time grand slam champion says he agrees with Australian Nick Kyrgios, who on Saturday said integrity in the sport was ‘awful’.

ATP

Home hero Sinner keen to show his best at ‘special’ season-ending ATP Finals

The world No 1 is favourite for the Turin event after a brilliant but controversial year but strongest rival Carlos Alcaraz will have a say.

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ATP

Defending champion Djokovic withdraws from season-ending ATP Finals due to injury

His absence means Norway’s Casper Ruud, Australian Alex de Minaur and Russian Andrey Rublev are all guaranteed spots in the 8-man event.

Novak Djokovic won the ATP Finals title last year by beating Italy’s Jannik Sinner in the final. Photo: Reuters
ATP

Djokovic, Nadal end ‘amazing rivalry’ with likely final meeting of tennis GOATs

The great rivals contested a record 60 competitive clashes during their careers, with the Serb leading 31-29, but there will be no more.

US Open (tennis)

Djokovic seals 90th US Open win with walkover in bid for first grand slam of ‘24

The four-time champion at the tournament and seeking a record 25th grand slam title, was leading 6-4, 6-4, 2-0 when Laslo Djere called it quits.

US Open (tennis)

Rusty Djokovic kicks off grand slam record bid with Albot thrashing at US Open

New Olympic champion kicks off bid for 25th major title as Coco Gauff makes solid start to her defence and Dominic Thiem says farewell.

With a grey sleeve over his surgically repaired knee, Djokovic racked up almost twice as many unforced errors as winners against Moldova’s Radu Albot. Photo: AFP
US Open (tennis)

Zheng, Gauff, Djokovic take to the courts as US Open at Flushing Meadow starts

Olympic champion Zheng hopes to be China’s first grand slam winner in 10 years, while it is the last chance for a major this year for the Serb.

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen is trying to become China’s first grand slam winner since Li Na in 2014. Photo: AFP
US Open (tennis)

Djokovic targets grand slam record at US Open, Sinner under drug testing cloud

Novak Djokovic can become the oldest Open era champion if he wins the title for a fifth time, which would take him to 25 major triumphs.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Not such a lazy Sunday in Paris: 5 things to know for day 9 at the Olympics

The rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz is a good appetiser to the first among equals of Olympic events, the men’s 100m.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Novak Djokovic hails Zheng Qinwen Olympic run, ‘huge for China and our sport’

Men’s greatest of all time toasts emergence of Chinese champion, ‘they have been waiting since Li Na’.

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Zheng Qinwen is the first Asian-born player to reach an Olympic singles final. Photo: Xinhua
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

While you were sleeping: 5 things to know after drama for Zhang, Fan at Olympics

Fan Zhendong risked exiting men’s table tennis and leaving China without a medal, while Zhang Yufei faced Summer McIntosh in 200m butterfly.

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China’s Zhang Yufei swims in the final of the women’s 200m butterfly in Paris. Photo: AFP
Wimbledon

Djokovic vows to improve after Wimbledon final loss, eyes Paris Olympics gold

The Serb, 37, reached his first grand slam final of 2024 but remains without any title this year after being beaten in straight sets by Carlos Alcaraz.

Wimbledon

Alcaraz overpowers Djokovic in straight sets to retain Wimbledon title

Spanish third seed dropped just four matches in first two sets against the Serbian seven-time champion to collect his fourth grand slam.

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Wimbledon

Recovering Murray, Djokovic included in Wimbledon draw; mix-up among women

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz drawn to face top seed Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals while women’s top seed Iga Świątek is in same section as last year’s winner, Marketa Vondrousova.

Scotland’s Andy Murray, who is recovering from back surgery, will open what is expected to be his final Wimbledon against Czech Tomas Machac. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Why fans love Novak Djokovic’s quirky ‘psychologist’ wife, Jelena Djokovic

A tense exchange between Novak Djokovic and his wife during his French Open match earlier this week raised a few eyebrows, until the tennis star explained

French Open

Djokovic says his knee surgery ‘went well’ and wants a return to competition soon

The Serb had an operation on Wednesday after tearing a meniscus at the French Open, threatening his Wimbledon and Olympics chances.

ATP

World No 1 Novak Djokovic withdraws from French Open due to knee injury

Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open with an injured right knee on Tuesday, ending his title defence and meaning he will relinquish the No 1 ranking.

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open with an injured right knee on Tuesday, ending his title defense and meaning he will relinquish the No. 1 ranking. Photo: AP
French Open

Djokovic looks to overcome ‘bumps on road’ as he starts French Open title defence

The Serbian world No 1, who is seeking his fourth Roland Garros title and record-extending 25th major, is on his worst run of form since 2018.

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, seen here pondering a question at a press conference, says “I know exactly what I need to do in a grand slam environment”. Photo: AP
ATP

8 richest tennis stars of 2023 revealed – Rafa, Novak, Federer or Serena?

Rafael Nadal and Andre Agassi achieved a Golden Slam – winning all four Grand Slams plus an Olympic gold – while Serena Williams is the only player to have achieved that feat in singles and doubles

ATP

Djokovic confirms he will not play in China this year

World No 1 will be absent from Shanghai Masters in October and says ‘I will be missing my fans in China’.

US Open (tennis)

US Open: Djokovic not setting limit on grand slam titles after 24th win

The Serbian beats Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Sunday, matching Margaret Court’s all-time mark for most major titles.

Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the 2023 US Open men’s singles final. Photo: AFP
US Open (tennis)

Imitation is flattery, says Shelton, after Djokovic copies phone celebration

Dialled-in Djokovic disconnects Shelton’s dream US Open run in semi-finals, as Medvedev shocks defending champion Alcaraz.

Novak Djokovic imitates Ben Shelton’s trademark on-court celebration after beating him. Photo: AFP
Fame and celebrity

Inside the fabulous lives of US Open tennis WAGs, from Jelena to Morgan

Tennis WAGs draw plenty of attention with their impeccable style choices and five-star holidays – here’s a peek inside their luxury lives, from Morgan Riddle to Costeen Hatzi

US Open (tennis)

Djokovic seeks 24th slam after missing 2022 US Open for refusal to vaccinate

Djokovic, who has not lost in the opening round of a grand slam since the 2006 Australian Open, plays world No 84 Alexandre Muller on Tuesday.

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