R1 lost to Paul Goldstein 6-2, 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 2008 F def.
A World No. 5 shared his thoughts on the unique strengths of tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, drawing comparisons to legends Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
Djokovic could not play on through the pain and quit the match after the first set as Zverev reached his first Australian Open final
Stefanos Tsitsipas opened up about the expectations he had for himself early in his career in a podcast interview with the Tennis Insider Club.
Novak Djokovic reflected on his relationships with longtime rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, revealing what he believes caused friction between them early on.
But it is a stunning paradox that the fittest player in the history of the sport, a bionic man who has defined himself by outlasting his great rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in several of the longest matches ever recorded, appears so illness and injury-prone in key moments of big matches.
Novak Djokovic is the latest big name from the world of tennis to blast Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony. Nadal hung up his racket late last year, with his final-ever match as a professional tennis player coming at the 2024 Davis Cup finals.
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Serbia’s Novak Djokovic points to the sky after defeating Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz during the men’s ...
More remarkably: Djokovic has now advanced to his fiftieth major semifinal, after beating Alcaraz in a grueling four-set match that went to about 1:00 am local time in Melbourne. That number sets yet another Djokovic record in men’s tennis, further cementing the athlete’s legendary status.
The retired duo of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have won 22 and 20 grand slam titles respectively, but yet both rank ahead of Djokovic in the most important aspect of sport.
Novak Djokovic's tennis bag at the Australian Open features colorful crests marking his career milestones, including notable victories and Olympic gold.