Indian Wells: Novak advances after comeback victory
Novak Djokovic came from a set down to successfully clear his opening hurdle at the Masters event in the California desert. The third seed and five-time BNP Paribas Open champion defeated Poland’s Kamil Majchrzak in the second round, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.
BNP Paribas Open draw revealed
The first ATP Masters 1000 event of the season, the BNP Paribas Open, takes place from March 4 to March 15 in the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Novak falls in Australian Open final
Novak was unable to crown two impressive weeks in Melbourne with a historic triumph, missing out on a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title that would have also made him the oldest Grand Slam champion in history. The Serbian star was defeated in the Australian Open final by top seed Carlos Alcaraz, who completed a comeback to claim victory 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.
Novak through to Australian Open semifinals after Musetti retirement
Novak Djokovic secured a place in the semifinals of the Australian Open in a match that ended in unexpected fashion. Despite Lorenzo Musetti (5) holding a 2–0 lead in sets, the Italian was forced to retire due to injury during the quarterfinal, with Novak leading 3-1 in the third set.
Mensik pulls out, Novak into last eight in Melbourne
Novak advanced to the quarter-finals of the season’s first Grand Slam event without taking the court, after his opponent Jakub Mensik withdrew from the tournament due to injury.
Novak opens the season at the Australian Open as draw is revealed
The most successful player in Australian Open history will begin his 2026 campaign at Melbourne Park from January 18 to February 1, as he sets his sights on a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.
Nole marches into the Athens final!
Just one step separates Novak from lifting his second trophy of the 2025 season. The Serbian star booked his place in the 144th ATP final of his career with a straight-sets victory over world No. 117, Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann, 6–3, 6–4.
Injury and Vacherot stop Novak in Shanghai semifinals
Novak fell short of extending his winning streak in Shanghai, bowing out in the semifinals of the penultimate Masters 1000 event of the season. The four-time Shanghai champion was defeated by qualifier Valentin Vacherot of Monaco, who scored a stunning 6-3, 6-4 victory to reach his first Masters 1000 final.
Novak reaches 80th Masters semifinal after beating Bergs in Shanghai
The four-time Shanghai champion and No. 4 seed advanced to his 80th career Masters 1000 semifinal, becoming the oldest player ever to reach that stage, after defeating world No. 44 Zizou Bergs of Belgium in straight sets, 6–3, 7–5.
Novak into the Shanghai Quarterfinals!
Novak Djokovic continues to defy time — becoming the oldest player ever to reach the quarterfinals of a Masters 1000 event. The Serbian star battled through a grueling round-of-16 encounter at the Rolex Shanghai Masters, overcoming Spain’s Jaume Munar in three sets — 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, after two hours and 41 minutes of intense play.
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