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Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts against Mariano Navone of Argentina during their Men's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
GAME, SET, AND MATCH

Tennis Champ Breaks Down in Tears in Stunning Defeat

Novak Djokovic suffered cramps and vomited during his first-round Grand Slam loss in 20 years.

Ewan Palmer

Novak Djokovic reacts against Carlos Alcaraz (not pictured) in the Gentlemen's Singles Final on day fourteen of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Picture date: Sunday July 14, 2024. (Photo by Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images)
SCARY SPELL

Tennis Champ Reveals Health Issue After On-Court Scare

The formerly No. 1-ranked player was brought to his knees during Saturday’s humid match.

Fiona O'Reilly

In this composite image a comparison has been made between Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain. They will meet in the Australian Open Men’s Final on February 1,2026 at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia.
HEAD TO HEAD

Tennis’ Top Rivals to Face Off in Epic Australian Open Final

Novak Djokovic is looking for redemption against Carlos Alcaraz after his 2025 U.S. Open upset.

Tamilore Oshikanlu

Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball against Italy's Jannik Sinner during the semi-final of the Six Kings Slam exhibition tennis tournament in Riyadh on October 16, 2025. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP) (Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images)
BREAK POINT

Tennis Champion Breaks Up With Professional Association

The 24-time Grand Slam champion is severing ties with an organization he co-founded.

Julia Ornedo

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends U.S. President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in March.
BIRDS OF A FEATHER

RFK Jr. Cozies Up to Anti-Vax Crusader Novak Djokovic

Trump’s secretary of health and human services said during his confirmation hearing that he wasn’t “anti-vaccine.”

Janna Brancolini

Ben Shelton
BE BETTER

Tennis Star Slams ‘Embarrassing’ Interviewers at Aussie Open

Ben Shelton, 22, criticized what he said were a series of “embarrassing and disrespectful” post-match interviews during the Australian Open.

Zachary Folk

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Novak Djokovic
DRASTIC MEASURES

Novak Djokovic Boycotts Aussie TV After Host’s ‘Insult’

The tennis legend said comments from a Channel 9 presenter were “insulting and offensive towards me.”

Zachary Folk

Novak Djokovic reacts against Carlos Alcaraz (not pictured) in the Gentlemen's Singles Final on day fourteen of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Picture date: Sunday July 14, 2024. (Photo by Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images)
HEAVY METAL

Tennis Star’s Claim He Was Poisoned ‘Very Unlikely’: Experts

Novak Djokovic, the former number one men’s tennis pro, had his visa cancelled in 2022 in Melbourne after he arrived to play in the Australian Open without being vaccinated against COVID-19.

Amethyst Martinez

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic.
FRENEMIES

Novak Djokovic Announces Longtime Tennis Rival as New Coach

Andy Murray, the recently retired British tennis legend, will be joining his many-time opponent’s team.

Liam Archacki

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic (R) and his wife Jelena Djokovic
🙄

Djokovic’s Wife Rolls Her Eyes After His Parenting Comment

The couple also appeared to have a tense moment at the French Open last month.

Clay Walker

Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action during his semifinal against Casper Ruud of Norway on day 7 of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters
LASHING OUT

Novak Djokovic Tells Fan ‘Shut the F*ck Up’ in Court Blowout

The longtime tennis champ lost his semifinal to No. 10 seed Casper Ruud on Saturday.

Amanda Yen

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