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NOVAK DJOKOVIC

Novak Djokovic reacts during his third-round match against Alexei Popyrin during the U.S. Open in New York on Aug. 30.
TENNIS
Sep 10, 2024
Djokovic shut out as young guns usher in new Grand Slam era
This year, Djokovic endured a lackluster Grand Slam campaign by his lofty standards.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a backhand return against Australia's Alexei Popyrin during their third-round match at the U.S. Open in New York on Friday.
TENNIS
Aug 31, 2024
Djokovic admits to 'worst tennis ever' in shock U.S. Open exit
The 37-year-old Djokovic, a four-time champion in New York, lost 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in the third round to 28th-ranked Alexei Popyrin of Australia.
Novak Djokovic hits a shot against Laslo Djere during their match at the U.S. Open in New York on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Aug 29, 2024
Novak Djokovic advances at U.S. Open after Laslo Djere retires
Djokovic was up 6-4, 6-4, 2-0 when Djere pulled the plug on a gritty encounter.
Coco Gauff of the United States hits to Varvara Gracheva of France on Day 1 of the 2024 U.S. Open in New York on Monday.
TENNIS
Aug 27, 2024
Defending champions Djokovic and Gauff off to blazing starts at U.S. Open
Gauff cruised past France's Varvara Gracheva 6-2 6-0.
Novak Djokovic said the players who complained about the lack of transparency in the Jannik Sinner case made a valid point.
TENNIS
Aug 26, 2024
Novak Djokovic calls for 'clear protocols' in response to Jannik Sinner doping case
"I understand the frustration of the players is there because of lack of consistency," the 24-time Grand Slam champion said.
Novak Djokovic in action during the men's singles final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 4.
TENNIS
Aug 25, 2024
Djokovic eyes Grand Slam records in U.S. Open defense
Djokovic can become the oldest U.S. Open champion of the Open era as he seeks to break a tie with Margaret Court and win a 25th major.
Novak Djokovic celebrates on the podium after winning the gold medal in men's tennis at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 4.
TENNIS
Aug 22, 2024
Novak Djokovic can distance himself from rivals at U.S. Open
Djokovic has nothing left to prove and can put more daylight between himself and his two historic rivals by winning another Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after beating Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles final at the Paris Olympics on Sunday.
OLYMPICS / Tennis
Aug 6, 2024
Roland Garros delivered an Olympic tourney for the ages
The 37-year-old's win over Carlos Alcaraz was one of the best Olympic matches since the sport returned to the fold in 1988.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz eats with members of the German Olympic team at the athletes village on Saturday.
OLYMPICS
Jul 30, 2024
Some top Olympic athletes choose cardboard beds over king-size luxury
Star athletes are divided over whether it's better to be in the Olympic Village in Paris or at one of the city's finest hotels.
Novak Djokovic embraces Rafael Nadal at the net following their men's singles match at the Paris Olympics on Monday.
OLYMPICS / Tennis
Jul 30, 2024
Djokovic hopes 'unique' rivalry with Nadal continues
Novak Djokovic said he hoped he would get more chances to play Rafael Nadal after beating his old rival in the second round of the Olympics on Monday.
Rafael Nadal trains at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday ahead of the start of the Olympic tennis tournament.
TENNIS
Jul 26, 2024
Nadal and Djokovic fighting time and new generation at Olympics
Nadal has won 14 of his 22 Grand Slam titles in Paris but at 38 time is ticking for the Spaniard, who last month suffered his earliest exit from the French Open.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after beating Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their men's singles final tennis match on the fourteenth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships on Sunday.
TENNIS
Jul 15, 2024
No escape from Alcaraz as Djokovic suffers Wimbledon mauling
For much of Alcaraz's 6-2 6-2 7-6(4) victory — a scoreline that flattered Djokovic — the packed crowd in the old arena were left stunned at what they were witnessing.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a return against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti during their Wimbledon men's semifinal match on Friday in London.
TENNIS
Jul 13, 2024
History 'fuels' Djokovic's Wimbledon title bid against Alcaraz
Just five weeks after undergoing surgery on his right knee, Djokovic can become the oldest Wimbledon champion of the modern era.
Novak Djokovic practices at The All England Club in London on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Jul 11, 2024
Novak Djokovic gets free pass to semifinals after Alex de Minaur withdraws
Djokovic will face Italy's Lorenzo Musetti in the semifinals.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his fourth round match against Denmark's Holger Rune at Wimbledon in London on Monday
TENNIS
Jul 9, 2024
Djokovic blasts fans' 'disrespect' after reaching Wimbledon quarterfinal
"I respect true fans but if someone steps over the line I will react," the player said, following his clash with Holger Rune.
Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova hits a backhand during her first-round defeat to Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro on Tuesday in London.
TENNIS
Jul 3, 2024
Defending champion Vondrousova out with a whimper as Djokovic cruises
The Czech sixth seed slumped to a 6-4, 6-2 defeat as her reign ended with a whimper and there was also crushing disappointment for two-time champion Andy Murray.
Carlos Alcaraz takes part in a practice session at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London on Thursday ahead of the start of Wimbledon.
TENNIS
Jun 29, 2024
Young guns Alcaraz and Sinner ready to fire as Wimbledon prepares for new era
If Djokovic struggles in his return from injury, all eyes would then be on Alcaraz and Sinner as they usher in a new era at Wimbledon.
Novak Djokovic speaks during a news conference after defeating Francisco Cerundolo during the French Open in Paris on June 3.
TENNIS
Jun 7, 2024
Novak Djokovic says knee operation 'went well'
The 24-time Grand Slam winner was forced to withdraw ahead of his Roland Garros quarterfinal against Casper Ruud.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic receives medical treatment during his fourth-round match against Francisco Cerundolo on Monday.
TENNIS
Jun 5, 2024
Djokovic rocks French Open with withdrawal
The Serbian great's withdrawal means that Italian Jannik Sinner will become the new No. 1 next week.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic stretches his knee during his men's singles round of sixteen match against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at the French Open in Paris on Monday.
TENNIS
Jun 4, 2024
Djokovic unsure about French Open quarterfinals after knee injury
The player had been experiencing slight discomfort in his right knee, which flared up as he played Francisco Cerundolo.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
Tokyo issues warning as rare but deadly STSS bacterial infections rise
A colorized scanning electron micrograph of group A streptococcus bacteria
‘Shogun’ and the painstaking art of ‘getting it right’
Hiroyuki Sanada and the cast and crew of "Shogun" accept the award for best drama series at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California.
Japan’s schools battle to keep kids cool, with or without AC
Students sit under a misting system during recess at Hikarigaoka Haru no Kaze Elementary School in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, on Sept. 6.
Chris Broad's new bar puts cocktails first, YouTube second
A self-proclaimed lover of great cocktails, YouTuber Chris Broad says his new Shibuya watering hole is more a place to get yourself a solid drink than it is anything related to his social media career.
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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo in January as former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga (left) looks on.
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