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The latest news on Novak Djokovic, Serbian professional tennis player, including tennis and sporting news.
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22 May 1987
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Novak Djokovic cools himself during a match at the Shanghai Masters in October. Photo: AP
ATP

How hot is too hot for tennis? ATP says 32.2 Celsius after China’s brutal heat

Men’s tour changes rules after Shanghai Masters saw star ask: ‘Do you want a player to die on court?’.

Australian Open

Sinner, Alcaraz set for South Korea exhibition match ahead of Australian Open

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Exclusive | Sabalenka, Kyrgios take ‘Battle of the Sexes’ to Dubai as Hong Kong misses out

ATP

China’s temperatures set to rise for tennis finals after Djokovic vomits again

Serb collapses on court in Shanghai, while women battle heat and humidity in Wuhan – with harsher conditions forecast for weekend.

Novak Djokovic collapses during his match against Jaume Munar at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
ATP

ATP open to heat policy after players wilt at ‘brutal’ Shanghai Masters

World men’s tennis body says it could bring in a formal rule after high heat, humidity see top players struggling to finish matches.

Jannik Sinner

Novak Djokovic heading to China as he confirms return to action in Shanghai

The 24-time major winner says best-of-three-sets matches give him better chance against top two, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

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US Open (tennis)

Wong eyes Davis Cup success with Hong Kong after US Open heroics, rankings rise

The 21-year-old lands back in Hong Kong on Monday and immediately turns attention to World Group II encounter with Uzbekistan.

Coleman Wong speaks to the media at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Karma Lo
US Open (tennis)

US Open: Alexandra Eala, Janice Tjen join big guns in kicking off second round

Filipino Eala will battle Spain’s Cristina Busca, while Indonesian Tjen faces former champion Emma Raducanu in New York.

SCMP Highlights

Djokovic reveals health tips, TV heartthrob Adam Cheng: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a woman successfully prioritising her health to six Hong Kong hotels for staycations, here are some Lifestyle stories you may have missed.

Wellness

Novak Djokovic reveals his health secrets – how he stays in peak form

Tennis great Novak Djokovic talks about his ‘X-factor’ gluten-free diet, prioritising sleep, and the one health item he ‘can’t live without’.

Novak Djokovic warms up in the gym prior to his quarter-final match against Cameron Norrie of Great Britain in the Davis Cup Final at Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena in Malaga, Spain, on November 23, 2023. He talks to the Post about how he approaches health, diet and wellness. Photo: Getty Images for ITF
Wimbledon

Sinner beats 2-time defending champion Alcaraz to win first Wimbledon title

The number one-ranked Italian earned his fourth grand slam title overall, beating the Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

Italy’s Jannik Sinner celebrates after victory against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz at the end of their Wimbledon men’s final in London on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Wimbledon

Djokovic backs Alcaraz to claim title ahead of men’s blockbuster Wimbledon final

Novak Djokovic backing Carlos Alcaraz to claim third successive singles crown at All England Club.

Wimbledon

Sinner unfazed by French Open collapse as he prepares for Alcaraz rematch

Jannik Sinner says Carlos Alcaraz favourite in men’s singles final at Wimbledon, won’t compare rivalry to big three.

Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Sinner crushes Djokovic, setting up final clash with Alcaraz

The world No 1 is through to his fourth successive grand slam title match – and his first at the All England Club.

Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning his semi-finals match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at Wimbledon on Friday. Photo: EPA
Wimbledon

Alcaraz subdues Fritz to reach third successive Wimbledon final

Carlos Alcaraz battles past Taylor Fritz, waits for winner of Djokovic v Sinner.

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning his men’s singles semi-final match against Taylor Fritz. Photo: Reuters
Wimbledon

Fitness fears hang over Djokovic hours before blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final

Chasing a record 25th grand slam title, Novak Djokovic cancels practice session ahead of clash with Jannik Sinner.

Wimbledon

Djokovic says he will need ‘best of me’ to beat Sinner in Wimbledon semi-final

The 38-year-old overcomes spirited challenge of Flavio Cobolli to set up a semi-final blockbuster against another Italian on Friday.

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Wimbledon

Sinner not celebrating Wimbledon progress after Dimitrov injury heartbreak

Jannik Sinner was two sets down when Grigor Dimitrov was forced to withdraw with injury.

Jannik Sinner (left) helps a tearful Grigor Dimitrov off the court at Wimbledon. Photo: AP
Wimbledon

Djokovic, Sinner on collision course for blockbuster semi-final at Wimbledon

Djokovic faces Alex de Minaur as he chases record 25th grand slam singles title, with Grigor Dimitrov up next for world No 1 Jannik Sinner.

Wimbledon

Wimbledon 2025: the dates, schedule and seeds – and where to watch on TV

The year’s third grand slam event starts in London on Monday, and here is all you need to know before the action starts.

Wimbledon

Zheng Qinwen among 10 to watch at Wimbledon along with Gauff, Alcaraz, Djokovic

World No 1s Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will also be in the reckoning in London next week.

Zheng Qinwen in action at Wimbledon last year. Photo: Xinhua
US Open (tennis)

Alcaraz-Raducanu, Keys-Tiafoe, Zheng-Draper could star in US Open mixed doubles

Preliminary entry list for reimagined event to be played before singles competition will feature most of the top men’s and women’s players.

The United States’ Frances Tiafoe and Madison Keys could be one of the star pairings in the new US Open mixed-doubles competition. Photo: AP
French Open

Alcaraz hails ‘real champion’ mindset after epic French Open win over Sinner

Reigning champion saved three match points in fourth set to complete historic comeback.

French Open

Sinner says rivalry with French Open final foe Alcaraz the tonic tennis needs

The 23-year-old Italian beat Novak Djokovic to book a mouth-watering final on Sunday against his main rival, who is defending his crown.

French Open

Medvedev in meltdown as Russian falls to Norrie at first hurdle of French Open

Former US Open champion in sixth first-round loss at Roland Garros while American second seed Coco Gauff forgets to bring her racquets.

Russia’s Daniil Medvedev wipes his face with his jersey in his five-set defeat to Britain’s Cameron Norrie on day 3 of the French Open on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
French Open

French Open odds against Djokovic as time runs out for record 25th grand slam

As he struggles for form, the 38-year-old’s bid to go past Margaret Court on the all-time winners’ list looks increasingly unlikely.

Novak Djokovic returns a ball to Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics during the Geneva Open on Wednesday. Photo: AP
ATP

Novak Djokovic splits from coach Andy Murray after difficult start to season

Their split comes after the 24-time grand slam champion lost the first match at his past two tournaments.

ATP

Madrid Open: Djokovic playing for the ‘older guys’ as new generation takes over

The 37-year-old, the last member of the sport’s ‘Big Four’ still standing, says he is carrying on to bring a ‘positive effect’ to the tour.

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