Novak opens Roland Garros campaign with victory
Novak successfully began his 22nd appearance at Roland Garros. The third seed and three-time French Open champion defeated home player Giovanni Petshi Perricard, world no. 83, in the opening round in four sets, 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4.
Prizmic stuns Novak in three-set battle in Rome
Novak returned to competition after nearly two months away from the court and played his first official clay-court match of the 2026 season. The third seed at the "Internazionali BNL d’Italia" in Rome suffered a surprise second-round defeat to Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic (ATP No. 79) in three sets, 6-2, 2-6, 4-6.
Novak in a new role – Hosting the Laureus World Sports Awards
Novak was one of the hosts of the Laureus World Sports Awards held on Monday evening in Madrid, stepping into a role quite different from the one the sporting public is used to seeing him in.
Draper stuns Novak in thrilling Indian Wells clash
The five-time BNP Paribas Open champion took the first set to seize the early initiative, but could not maintain his rhythm in the following sets. British 14th seed Jack Draper capitalized on his chances in the second and third sets, emerging victorious 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) in a thrilling contest that lasted two hours and 35 minutes.
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.
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