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NOVAK DJOKOVIC

Novak Djokovic hits a shot in his third-round match against Luca Nardi in the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, on Monday.
TENNIS
Mar 12, 2024
Djokovic rues 'bad day' after shock exit from Indian Wells
The world number one had not competed at the tournament since 2019.
Novak Djokovic stretches for a return during his second-round match against Aleksandar Vukic at Indians Wells on Saturday.
TENNIS
Mar 10, 2024
Djokovic says the 'great feeling still there' in Indian Wells
The world No. 1 from Serbia was pushed hard by Aleksandar Vukic in his first match since falling in the Australian Open semifinals six weeks ago.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his Australian Open semifinal match against Italy's Jannik Sinner in Melbourne on Jan. 26.
TENNIS
Mar 5, 2024
Djokovic returns as Gauff hopes for a U.S. win at Indian Wells
Djokovic hasn't competed at the BNP Paribas Open since 2019 due to U.S. travel restrictions related to COVID-19.
Novak Djokovic hits a forehand during the BNP Paribas Open in March 2019, the last time the world No. 1 competed at the tournament, better known as Indian Wells.
TENNIS
Feb 28, 2024
Djokovic thrilled to return to Indian Wells after five-year hiatus
The world No. 1 is seeking an unprecedented sixth title at the Masters 1000 event, which begins next week.
Naomi Osaka hits a forehand during her match against Petra Martic on Tuesday in Qatar.
TENNIS
Feb 14, 2024
Osaka takes a page out of Djokovic's playbook to improve return
Osaka said that a conversation with her coach Wim Fissette sparked the adjustments to her game.
Jannik Sinner celebrates after his win over Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semifinals in Melbourne on Friday.
TENNIS
Jan 26, 2024
Jannik Sinner dethrones Novak Djokovic in Australian Open semifinals
Jannik Sinner ended Novak Djokovic's reign at the Australian Open on Friday, stopping the Serb's record 33-match winning run at Melbourne Park and his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his fourth round match against France's Adrian Mannarino on Sunday in Melbourne.
TENNIS
Jan 21, 2024
No 'triple bagel' but Djokovic thumps Mannarino to reach quarters
The win marks a 32nd straight match victory at the tournament and a 58th Grand Slam quarterfinal, equaling the all-time record of Swiss maestro Roger Federer.
Novak Djokovic defeated Alexei Popyrin to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Jan 18, 2024
Novak Djokovic details 15-year 'special relationship' with Melbourne tree
Djokovic has long credited a series of unusual methods for helping him become one of the greatest players ever.
Naomi Osaka hits a return during her match against Karolina Pliskova on Jan. 3 in Brisbane
TENNIS
Jan 11, 2024
Osaka given tough assignment against Garcia in Grand Slam return
Osaka returns to Grand Slam tennis for the first time since 2022 and will play 16th-seeded Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia in a tricky opener.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a return during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open, in Melbourne on Tuesday,
TENNIS
Jan 10, 2024
Djokovic poised to scale Grand Slam peak at favorite stomping ground
The 36-year-old enjoyed one of the most dominant seasons of his career in 2023.
Naomi Osaka during a training session ahead of her competitive return, in Brisbane on Wednesday
TENNIS
Dec 27, 2023
Nadal and Osaka set for comebacks in Australia
Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka has not played since the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo in 2022.
Novak Djokovic gestures during his Davis Cup match against Cameron Norrie in Malaga, Spain, on Thursday.
TENNIS
Nov 24, 2023
Novak Djokovic clashes with British fans after Davis Cup triumph
Djokovic was enraged as some fans used drums to try and drown out his victory speech, and the superstar said he felt he had to respond.
Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, on Sunday.
TENNIS
Nov 20, 2023
Novak Djokovic hungry for more after seventh ATP Finals triumph
Djokovic has no intention of slowing down after capping another incredible year with his record-breaking seventh ATP Finals victory on Sunday.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning a point against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during their semifinal match at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, on Saturday.
TENNIS
Nov 19, 2023
Djokovic eyes ATP Finals record after last-four demolition of Alcaraz
Djokovic will face home favorite Sinner on Sunday in the final in Turin, as the legend attempts to cap an age-defying year with yet another major triumph.
Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates winning his group stage match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic in Turin, Italy.
TENNIS
Nov 15, 2023
Sinner digs deep to down Djokovic in ATP Finals epic
After more than three hours of an absorbing toe-to-toe battle in which neither player took a backward step it was Sinner who seized his chance.
Novak Djokovic hits a return against Holger Rune during their match at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, on Sunday.
TENNIS
Nov 13, 2023
Novak Djokovic beats Holger Rune to secure year-end No. 1 ranking
The 24-time Grand Slam champion needed one win, or for young rival Carlos Alcaraz to lose, in order to secure the top spot in the ATP rankings for 2023.
Novak Djokovic (right) and Carlos Alcaraz meet at the net following the 2023 Wimbledon final in London in July.
TENNIS
Sep 28, 2023
Novak Djokovic sees bright future for tennis Carlos Alcaraz leading charge
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic believes the future of tennis is in good hands with young gun Carlos Alcaraz leading the way.
Novak Djokovic practices ahead of the Davis Cup in Valencia, Spain, on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Sep 15, 2023
Novak Djokovic planning to try for gold medal at Paris Olympics
Djokovic won bronze at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, but fell short in London, Rio, and in Tokyo two years ago.
Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy after defeating Daniil Medvedev to win the U.S. Open final in New York on Sunday.
TENNIS
Sep 12, 2023
Andy Murray: Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years
The 36-year-old Serbian, one of the "Big Three" alongside Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, said he had no plans to retire.
Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the U.S. Open final in New York on Sunday.
TENNIS
Sep 11, 2023
Novak Djokovic wins U.S. Open to capture 24th Grand Slam title
Djokovic matched Margaret Court's record haul of 24 Grand Slams victories.

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