Novak Djokovic
A Serbian professional tennis player and widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time.
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"It felt really challenging for me today. I'm feeling happy but not the freshest. It didn't feel like the first round to be honest."View Story →
"I like the terminology 'vintage', it is nice because it brings back the best days."View Story →
"I'm feeling great. I try not to take these moments for granted when playing on the Centre Court of Wimbledon."View Story →
"I won that match with a racquet and a lot of heart."View Story →
"I still try to prove to myself and others that I'm able to compete with the best players in the world and beat them in the biggest stage."View Story →
"I cannot say I feel content with what I have and who I am."View Story →
"I'm the number one doubter. I'm trying to prove myself wrong more than anybody else."View Story →
"Tennis is much more than a game and competition. It is defining ground for who I am as a person."View Story →
"I think it was obvious that it was an awful feeling on the court for me."View Story →
"It's something that I have been carrying pretty much every match this year - vomiting, throwing up."View Story →
"I despised every moment I spent on the court for that."View Story →
"Djokovic says body feeling good ahead of China Open comeback."View Story →
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Sabalenka stunned by Bartunkova at China Open
World number two Aryna Sabalenka follows Elena Rybakina out the door at the China Open as she falls to a surprise defeat by Nikola Bartunkova.
October 4, 2026Sabalenka 'trying hard to be easier on myself'
Aryna Sabalenka says she is "trying so hard to be easier on myself" as she begins her China Open campaign with victory over Renata Zarazua.
October 2, 2026Djokovic says body feeling good ahead of China Open comeback - reuters.com
Djokovic says body feeling good ahead of China Open comeback reuters.com
September 29, 2026'We're not robots' - why US Open men's contenders have tumbled
The chaotic nature of the men's draw has been a sharp contrast to the relative calm of the women's - but anyone can still win the US Open titles.
September 7, 2026Fritz and Cobolli shocked as men's seeds tumble
Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli lose in the third round as six top-10 seeds are knocked out of the men's singles in the first week at the US Open.
September 5, 2026Improving Alcaraz underlines title credentials in wide-open draw
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz underlines his US Open title credentials by sweeping aside Wu Yibing to reach the fourth round as the draw opens up further.
September 4, 2026'It's so strong' - Sabalenka halts play over cannabis smell
Aryna Sabalenka briefly halts her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova because of the smell of cannabis before going on to reach the fourth round.
September 4, 2026'I was seeing spots' - third seed Auger-Aliassime stunned in New York
Third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime says he was "dizzy and seeing spots" in a surprise second-round loss to Karen Khachanov at the US Open.
September 3, 2026A loss that feels different - Djokovic's future more uncertain than ever
After Novak Djokovic's latest bid for a historic 25th major title ends in tears in New York, where does the most decorated men's player of the Open era go from here?
September 1, 2026Watch: Djokovic overcome with emotion during US Open loss
Novak Djokovic breaks down in tears during his first-round loss in the US Open against Argentina's Mariano Navone.
August 31, 2026Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit
An emotional Novak Djokovic suffers a US Open first-round defeat which provides further evidence that age is catching up with the 39-year-old great.
August 31, 2026Ailing Djokovic stunned in US Open first round by Navone - Reuters
Ailing Djokovic stunned in US Open first round by Navone Reuters
August 31, 2026Tearful Federer inducted into Hall of Fame
Roger Federer says being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame is "one of the greatest honours" of his life.
August 30, 2026Why tough US Open draw will be true test of Alcaraz's fitness
Carlos Alcaraz starts his US Open title defence against Russia's Roman Safiullin in the first serious examination of his fitness following a long-term wrist injury.
August 27, 2026Retiring Wawrinka 'forever grateful' to US Open despite no wildcard
Stan Wawrinka says his US Open triumph will "forever be one of the greatest moments of my life" after missing out on a wildcard for a farewell appearance in New York.
August 25, 2026Watson among Britons through in US Open qualifying
Heather Watson is among the British winners in the first round of US Open qualifying as she bids for a first New York main-drawn appearance in five years.
August 24, 2026Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open after missing four months with a wrist injury.
August 20, 2026'I feel I am imprisoning myself' - Djokovic on drive & doubts
Novak Djokovic discusses being his own biggest doubter and the Belgrade childhood that shaped him in a new documentary.
August 20, 2026Djokovic suffers in heat as Tirante inflicts shock defeat
Novak Djokovic struggles with the heat and humidity as he falls to a shock defeat by Argentina's Thiago Tirante in the second round of the Cincinnati Open.
August 15, 2026Jodar on verge of smashing record for fastest rise to top 10
The teenage Spaniard's rise to the top of tennis is set to be faster than the sport's modern greats
August 11, 2026World number one Sinner to miss Cincinnati Open
World number one Jannik Sinner withdraws from this week's Cincinnati Open because of a knee injury, but still expects to be fit for the US Open later this month.
August 9, 2026Norrie beats Duckworth to reach Los Cabos quarters
Cameron Norrie books his place in the Los Cabos Open quarter-finals with a straight-set victory over James Duckworth in Mexico.
July 30, 2026Organisers raise concerns over late pullouts after Sinner, Djokovic skip Montreal event - Reuters
Organisers raise concerns over late pullouts after Sinner, Djokovic skip Montreal event Reuters
July 25, 2026'Out of this world!' - Best shots of Wimbledon 2026
Enjoy the best shots of Wimbledon 2026, featuring Great Britain's Arthur Fery, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff and more.
July 13, 2026Sinner holds off Zverev to defend Wimbledon title
Jannik Sinner underlines why he is the world's best player by holding off Alexander Zverev to win back-to-back Wimbledon men's singles titles.
July 12, 2026Champion Sinner wary of Zverev before Wimbledon final
Recent history suggests Jannik Sinner should be confident of retaining his Wimbledon title - but he is wary of French Open champion Alexander Zverev.
July 12, 2026Relentless Sinner downs Djokovic to set up Wimbledon final with red-hot Zverev - Reuters
Relentless Sinner downs Djokovic to set up Wimbledon final with red-hot Zverev Reuters
July 10, 2026Sinner too strong for record-chasing Djokovic in Wimbledon semi-final
Novak Djokovic's pursuit for a record 25th Grand Slam title is put to an end by defending champion Jannik Sinner, whose straight-set win sets up a meeting with Alexander Zverev in the final of Wimbledon 2026.
July 10, 2026Superb Sinner ends Djokovic's latest bid for history
Jannik Sinner produces a devastating display to end Novak Djokovic's latest bid for history and set up a Wimbledon final against Alexander Zverev.
July 10, 2026Sinner again stands between Djokovic and shot at history
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will once again meet in the Wimbledon semi-finals after contrasting tournaments so far.
July 10, 2026Djokovic beats Auger-Aliassime in five-set thriller to progress to semi-finals
Novak Djokovic defeats Felix Auger-Aliassime in the longest Wimbledon quarter-final in history at five hours and 15 minutes, to set up a meeting with Jannik Sinner in the final four at SW19.
July 7, 2026'It is not normal' - but extraordinary Djokovic defies odds once again
It is worth remembering that what you are watching is not normal - but Novak Djokovic is anything but ordinary in another thrilling Wimbledon match.
July 7, 20265 Live Sport: All About… Wimbledon 2026
Reaction to Day 9 of Wimbledon as Novak Djokovic wins a 5 hour epic.
July 7, 2026'The moments I still play tennis for' - extraordinary Djokovic wins five-set epic
Novak Djokovic beats Felix Auger-Aliassime in an epic five-setter to set up a blockbuster semi-final against defending champion Jannik Sinner.
July 7, 2026Record-breaking Djokovic sees off Safiullin to progress to quarter-finals
Novak Djokovic defeats Roman Safiullin in four sets to reach the quarter-finals of Wimbledon 2026, overtaking Roger Federer to become the all-time wins leader in the men's singles competition at SW19.
July 5, 2026Qualifiers eye more shocks after causing Wimbledon upsets
Qualifiers Roman Safiullin and Shintaro Mochizuki set their sights on toppling title challengers Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner after causing huge upsets at Wimbledon.
July 3, 2026'Outstanding' - best shots from day five of Wimbledon
Enjoy the best shots from day five of Wimbledon 2026, featuring Jelena Ostapenko and Novak Djokovic.
July 3, 2026Djokovic delivers 'incredible display' to breeze past Tsitsipas
Novak Djokovic produces a vintage display to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to progress from the second round of Wimbledon 2026.
July 1, 2026Vintage Djokovic 'in full flow' to crush Tsitsipas as Sinner wins
Novak Djokovic outclasses Stefanos Tsitsipas in a statement performance to reach the Wimbledon third round.
July 1, 2026Kyrgios swears at umpire on Wimbledon return
Nick Kyrgios swears at an umpire and says he does not care if he is fined as his return to Wimbledon ends in defeat in the men's doubles.
July 1, 2026Djokovic battles against Wu to seal four-set win
Novak Djokovic fends off an attempted comeback from China's Wu Yibing to win 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4, to progress from the first round of Wimbledon 2026.
June 29, 2026Djokovic 'happy but not the freshest' after Wu battle
Novak Djokovic begins yet another bid to claim a record 25th Grand Slam title with a hard-fought win over China's Wu Yibing at Wimbledon.
June 29, 2026Williams sisters return & Murray's new job - Wimbledon 2026 preview
Serena Williams, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic feature in our essential guide to Wimbledon 2026.
June 28, 2026Bad Bunny: Latin star lights up London with history-making stadium show
Pride and a party as the Puerto Rican becomes the first Latin artist to headline a UK stadium.
June 28, 2026Sinner seeks to resume dominance at Wimbledon after Paris shock
Jannik Sinner is the strong favourite to retain his Wimbledon title in the absence of rival Carlos Alcaraz, despite his shock early loss at the French Open.
June 27, 2026How to follow Wimbledon on the BBC
Wimbledon begins on Monday, 29 June - and you can follow every minute live across the BBC.
June 26, 2026Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer - how has he stayed at the top?
As he becomes the top goalscorer in World Cup history, BBC Sport explores how Lionel Messi is still delivering on the biggest stage in his late 30s.
June 22, 2026Zverev tears down the wall to enter Grand Slam winners' circle at French Open - Reuters
Zverev tears down the wall to enter Grand Slam winners' circle at French Open Reuters
June 7, 2026