For the first time in his illustrious career, Novak Djokovic lost in the first round of the U.S. Open. Djokovic struggled physically for the majority of four hours and 36 minutes on his way to a 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 setback against Mariano Navone on Sunday night. The 39-year-old led two sets to one and by a break in the fourth but could not get across finish line as … [Read more...] about Djokovic out of U.S. Open in first round for first time, loses to Navone
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U.S. Open draw: Djokovic in bottom half with Alcaraz
The U.S. Open men's singles draw was revealed on Thursday afternoon, and it sets up a potential semifinal showdown between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Both future Hall of Famers are in the bottom half of the bracket along with Montreal winner Ben Shelton, Cincinnati champ Arthur Fils, and Cincy runner-up Frances Tiafoe. Shelton and Fils could go head-to-head as early as … [Read more...] about U.S. Open draw: Djokovic in bottom half with Alcaraz
Tirante Topples Djokovic at Cincinnati Open Tennis
Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis A frenetic two-hour, 40-minute fire fight left Novak Djokovic battling on licorice legs and defiant spirit. Deadlocked at 4-all, Djokovic lost his touch—and ultimately the match. Netting a pair of drop shots, Djokovic ceded the crucial break. Thiago Agustin Tirante threw down his fifth love hold toppling the third-seeded … [Read more...] about Tirante Topples Djokovic at Cincinnati Open Tennis
Ricky’s tennis pick for the Wimbledon semifinals: Djokovic vs. Sinner
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will be squaring off for the 12th time in their careers when they battle in a blockbuster semifinal at Wimbledon on Friday afternoon. Sinner leads the head-to-head series 6-5. After losing four of their first five meetings, the Italian won five in a row — including in the semifinals of three different majors (2024 U.S. Open, 2025 French Open, … [Read more...] about Ricky’s tennis pick for the Wimbledon semifinals: Djokovic vs. Sinner
Djokovic: “I’m still able to battle these young guys that have 15 years less than me”
At 39 years old, Novak Djokovic is still out here going toe-to-toe with the best -- and much younger -- players in the world.At the Australian Open he beat Jannik Sinner in five sets in the semifinals before losing to Carlos Alcaraz. At the French Open he lost a five-set thriller to Joao Fonseca in the third round. At Wimbledon he survived a five-hour and 15-minute quarterfinal … [Read more...] about Djokovic: “I’m still able to battle these young guys that have 15 years less than me”