Novak Djokovic

Australian TV presenter apologises for ‘offensive’ Novak Djokovic comments

Tony Jones mocked group of Djokovic fans behind him ahead of the Serbian’s third-round match

Mon Jan 20 2025 - 14:54

Novak Djokovic to face Carlos Alcaraz in blockbuster quarter-final at Australian Open

It will be an eighth meeting overall and fourth at a grand slam between the Serbian and Spaniard

Sun Jan 19 2025 - 12:24

Novak Djokovic breaks grand slam record before surviving scare against Portuguese qualifier

Naomi Osaka pulls off brilliant 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 win over Karolína Muchová, the 20th seed

Wed Jan 15 2025 - 16:33

Novak Djokovic’s claim he ate ‘poisoned’ food in Melbourne detention ‘very unlikely’, experts say

Experts have cast doubt the tennis player’s claim about the food he ate in hotel immigration detention

Fri Jan 10 2025 - 07:22

Behind the scenes in Andy Murray’s first session as Novak Djokovic’s coach

The old rivals departed Margaret Court Arena side-by-side and deep in conversation

Tue Jan 07 2025 - 19:33

Novak Djokovic says he feels ‘trauma’ on return to Australia following Covid deportation

Serbian tennis star discusses 2022 deportation due to being unvaccinated ahead of 2025 Australian Open

Mon Jan 06 2025 - 17:25

Novak Djokovic extends Monfils misery with record 20th win over Frenchman

Win prolongs sport’s most dominant head-to-head record

Thu Jan 02 2025 - 15:37

Djokovic and Kyrgios join forces to raise the curtain on new tennis season

The legendary Serbian intends to battle father time with an unlikely doubles partner and an even unlikelier coach

Mon Dec 30 2024 - 19:00

Andy Murray as coach could make all the difference in Novak Djokovic’s push for history

Whatever happens, Murray taking the role is a unique and somewhat joyful coda to this golden era

Fri Nov 29 2024 - 16:42

Farewell Rafael Nadal, it was my pleasure to know one of sport’s most gracious champions

Finally he can get out the golf clubs and the fishing rod and relax under the Mallorcan sun

Wed Nov 20 2024 - 14:30

ATP Finals face up to life without big three for first time since 2001

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Turin finale with unspecified injury

Tue Nov 05 2024 - 14:31

Rafael Nadal’s retirement draws a line under golden era of men’s tennis

Becoming a true superstar after his 2008 Wimbledon triumph, the Spaniard has been the ultimate role model

Fri Oct 11 2024 - 13:04

Novak Djokovic out of US Open after playing ‘some of the worst tennis’

The Serbian was the latest shock exit following Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz

Sat Aug 31 2024 - 12:46

Novak Djokovic slams own ‘awful’ serve after US Open walkover against Djere

Champion was two sets up when fellow Serb retired; women’s number three seed Gauff beats Tatjana Maria 6-4, 6-0

Thu Aug 29 2024 - 10:14

Novak Djokovic takes first step towards historic title with clinical win at US Open

World number two out to set new record with 25th grand slam singles crown

Tue Aug 27 2024 - 10:14

Olympics: RTÉ’s studio quartet carried away with Wiffen mania but the W wasn’t to be

Earlier in the day Rory McIlroy had been making a back nine surge before the golf switched to the main channel and he promptly made a double bogey

Sun Aug 04 2024 - 22:15

Paris 2024: Novak Djokovic finally gets his hands on Olympic gold

Djokovic completes ‘golden slam’ after epic battle with Carlos Alcaraz

Sun Aug 04 2024 - 20:38

Novak Djokovic survives wobble to ease past error-prone Rafael Nadal in Paris

Serbian beats Nadal 6-1 6-4 to qualify for third round in Olympics

Mon Jul 29 2024 - 16:35

Rafael Nadal to take on Novak Djokovic in mouthwatering Olympics second-round clash

Spanish star makes light of thigh injury to beat Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics

Sun Jul 28 2024 - 17:51

Novak Djokovic questions Olympic entry rules after one-sided opening round win

Australian doubles player Matthew Ebden was playing his first competitive singles match in two years

Sat Jul 27 2024 - 16:50

Carlos Alcaraz defends Wimbledon title after dominant victory over Novak Djokovic

Young Spanish star wins in straight sets to record his fourth grand slam win

Sun Jul 14 2024 - 17:09

Novak Djokovic sets up Wimbledon final rematch with Carlos Alcaraz

Djokovic sees off Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets after Alcaraz came from a set down against Daniil Medvedev

Fri Jul 12 2024 - 20:20

Djokovic to meet Musetti in Wimbledon semi-final after injured De Minaur withdraws

Ninth seed De Minaur sustained a hip injury during his four set win over Arthur Fils in the fourth round

Wed Jul 10 2024 - 14:29

Wimbledon: Djokovic overcomes slow start to ease past Popyrin

Unseeded Australian Alexei Pobytin takes the first set but Djokovic wins the next three on the bounce

Sat Jul 06 2024 - 22:23

Novak Djokovic survives spirited challenge from Scottish wildcard Jacob Fearnley

Edinburgh-born player took a set off 24-time grand slam winner

Thu Jul 04 2024 - 18:21

Johnny Watterson: Tennis has to figure out where it wants to go from here

Names such as Federer, Nadal and Djokovic are making way for a younger generation of players

Fri Jun 07 2024 - 06:00

Novak Djokovic is Wimbledon doubt after reported knee surgery

Seven-time Wimbledon winner still targeting Paris Olympics after suffering a torn medial meniscus in his right knee

Wed Jun 05 2024 - 12:45

Novak Djokovic pulls out of French Open with knee injury

Withdrawal ends the Serb’s quest for a 25th Grand Slam trophy while he will also lose the world number one ranking to Jannik Sinner

Tue Jun 04 2024 - 16:22

Novak Djokovic limps to quarter-finals after longest French Open match of career

Defending champion defeated Francisco Cerundolo in another five-setter that was over four hours

Mon Jun 03 2024 - 21:39

Conor Niland: ‘The Irish got such a kick out of me playing Wimbledon, but unfortunately there was just one chance’

Limerick native had a rollercoaster career as a pro tennis player, training with Serena Williams and playing against greats including Novak Djokovic. Regrets? He has a few, he tells Lauren Murphy

Sat May 25 2024 - 05:00

Novak Djokovic says he and coach Goran Ivanisevic parted ways ‘a few days ago’

‘Our on-court chemistry had its ups and downs, but our friendship was always rock solid’

Wed Mar 27 2024 - 11:47

Novak Djokovic crashes out to world number 123 Luca Nardi at Indian Wells

The 20-year-old stunned the world number one, becoming lowest-ranked player to beat Djokovic at ATP Masters 1000 or Grand Slam level

Tue Mar 12 2024 - 15:17

Novak Djokovic reaches 11th Australian Open semi-final after tough Taylor Fritz match

World number one comes through four setter in Melbourne as he chases 25th Grand Slam

Tue Jan 23 2024 - 13:46

‘Relieved’ Novak Djokovic ups his game and eases into Australian Open fourth round

Adrian Mannarino wins third consecutive five-setter, this time against young American Ben Shelton

Fri Jan 19 2024 - 16:06