Novak’s US Open campaign came to an end in the first round following a marathon battle with Argentina’s Mariano Navone, which featured several major momentum swings and was played in demanding weather conditions. After losing the opening set, the Serbian fought back to take a 2-1 lead, but a back injury ultimately halted his comeback and prevented him from performing at his best in the closing stages.

The main singles draw for the 2026 edition of the US Open has been made on Thursday. No. 4 seed Novak Djokovic will open his campaign in his 20th US Open appearance against world No. 48 Mariano Navone (Argentina).

Novak Djokovic’s run at the Cincinnati Masters came to an end in the second round. The third seed was defeated by world No. 50 Thiago Agustin Tirante of Argentina, who came from a set down to win 2-6, 6-4, 6-4.

Novak Djokovic will return to ATP Tour action at the upcoming Cincinnati Open. The third-seeded Serbian has a first round BYE. He will meet Thiago Agustin Tirante (ARG) in the second round on Saturday.

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.

Novak defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 in two hours and two minutes to reach the last 16 in Indian Wells. He next faces Jack Draper (GBR, 14).

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.

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.

In the semi-finals of the US Open, Novak was defeated by Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, the tournament’s second seed, in straight sets: 4-6, 6-7 (4), 2-6.

Novak Djokovic displayed mature and combative tennis in the US Open quarterfinals, defeating fourth seed Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4. With this victory, the four-time New York champion advanced to his 14th US Open semifinal, extending his perfect head-to-head record against Fritz to 11-0.