"I don't know if he's going to be happy with me saying this," Djokovic said ahead of the Australian Open, "but my dad has been trying to retire me for a while now. He understands why I keep going, but ...

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday. Opelka served 16 aces — including one to finish ...

In 2024, Djokovic failed to win a Grand Slam for the first time since 2017 — his other loss to Sinner came in the semis in ...

Novak Djokovic loses to Reilly Opelka in Brisbane International quarterfinals, Opelka serves 16 aces for big win.

TOPSHOT - Winner Reilly Opelka of the United States (R) and Serbia's Novak Djokovic shake hands at ... [+] the net after their men's singles quarter-final match at the Brisbane International ...

Serbia's Novak Djokovic looks on during his match against USA's Reilly Opelka at the Brisbane International, in Brisbane, Australia, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Pat Hoelscher) Serbia's Novak ...

The 6’11” American spent most of the last two seasons off court due to a nagging wrist injury, but kicked off the new year with one of the biggest wins of his career to reach the semifinals.

Top seed Serbian Novak Djokovic is all set to face Reilly Opelka of the United States in the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International on Friday, 3 January, at Pat Rafter Arena. (More Tennis ...

Reilly Opelka wore his heart on his sleeve after ousting Novak Djokovic from the 2025 Brisbane International. Despite his World No. 293 ranking, Opelka was dominant on serve and also troubled ...

Novak Djokovic kicked off the new season at the ATP 250 event in Brisbane. The Serb competed at this event for the first time since 2009 and failed to chase the milestone 100th ATP title. Novak ...