AO: Novak overcomes challenge from world no.178, moves to R2
The Serbian and world no.1 Novak Djokovic survived a challenge to overcome the 18-year-old Croat Dino Prizmic 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4, winning in four hours to reach the second round in Melbourne for the 17th time in 19 appearances.
Novak sails through Adelaide opener
Nole successfully started his 2023 season on Tuesday with a straightforward 6-3, 6-2 win over Constant Lestienne of France at the Adelaide International I.
Novak makes winning return in Dubai
Making his first appearance in Dubai since 2016, the four-time former champion beat Malek Jaziri in straights sets, 6-1, 6-2 to reach the second round. He will next meet German Philipp Kohlschreiber (11-2 H2H record).
Novak opens campaign for second Roland Garros title
The Serbian star dismissed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 in one hour and 36 minutes to reach the second round in Paris. Novak will next face Swiss lucky loser Henri Laaksonen (ATP #104)
Novak survives heat to reach second round at US Open
After missing last year's US Open due to elbow injury, Novak returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium for the first time since finishing runner-up to Stan Wawrinka in 2016 final. The sixth seed survived a gruelling fitness test under the scorching New York sun to progress into the second round
Davis Cup R1: Nole to lead Serbia in Kraljevo
Novak will lead the 2010 Davis Cup champion Serbia in Kraljevo (6-8 March). He will be joined by Troicki, Krajinovic and Zimonjic.
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