Numerous times throughout a Novak Djokovic match, he will rigorously check over his racquet. What never crosses his mind is something that’s been years in the making, the secret to his success.
Having already admitted some hard truths to the press following his brutal quarter-final loss to Jannik Sinner, Alex de Minaur was in no mood for one line of attack from a journalist on social media.
From almost immobile to going toe-to-toe with the best mover in pro tennis, the way Novak Djokovic seemingly shrugging off a serious mid-match left leg injury felt like the stuff of fiction. But was he legitimately hurt? The tennis world is divided.
Novak Djokovic admits he is concerned by the mystery injury he sustained in his incredible four-set quarterfinal win over Carlos Alcaraz.
The Australian Open rarely honours foreigners with statues, but Novak Djokovic looks every bit like breaking his own titles record – is he worthy of being cast in bronze forever, asks Julian Linden?
Glenn Maxwell kept the Melbourne Stars unlikely BBL14 finals hopes alive in another resounding display as tennis star Novak Djokovic was left stunned by one moment early in the Melbourne Derby.
He may not be the reigning champion, but Novak Djokovic remains the master of Melbourne, even if two young stars are set to duke it out for his crown at the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic has refused to answer questions about claims he was ‘poisoned’ while detained in Melbourne during the 2022 Australian Open visa saga.
Towering American Reilly Opelka – the man that ended Novak Djokovic’s Brisbane International hopes – is one win away from ultimate glory at Pat Rafter Arena.
Former Australian Open champion Jim Courier has backed drug testing in tennis but has called on the game’s officials to communicate better in the wake of criticism from Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic.
Not since his 2010 defeat to countryman Filip Krajnovic has Novak Djokovic been beaten by a lower-ranked opponent as his road to a 25th grand slam got suddenly bumpier.
Nick Kyrgios has won some high-powered support in his take-down of tennis over how much players are paid, with superstar Novak Djokovic labelling the tour “ridiculous”.
Novak Djokovic has continued his stunning win streak over veteran Gael Monfils, extending his unbeaten run over the Frenchman to 20 matches to advance to the Brisbane International quarter-finals.
Tennis’ most unlikely doubles pairing have crashed out of the Brisbane International, with the Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic team going down to some familiar foes.
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