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Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz quarterfinal: How each can win
Djokovic versus Alcaraz is a blockbuster quarterfinal matchup -- and one worthy of the Australian Open final.ESPN - 4h -
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet at the Australian Open. This time, it's a quarterfinal
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have set up a quarterfinal showdown at the Australian OpenABC News - 1d -
Live blog: Gauff beaten, Djokovic vs. Alcaraz highlight Day 10
We're into the home stretch! It's quarterfinal action from Melbourne with the last eight getting underway today! Keep abreast of all the latest new, results, schedules, and more here in our live blog.ESPN - 9h -
Novak Djokovic ready to produce ‘best’ level in quarter-final duel with Alcaraz
First meeting since Paris gold-medal match last year Djokovic leads rivalry 4-3 in head-to-head record In the immediate aftermath of the unforgettable gold-medal match between Novak Djokovic and ...The Guardian - 18h -
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz Play Tennis Inside Each Other’s Head
Two of the best men’s players in the world are highlight reels and attention magnets. When they face each other, all that fades away.The New York Times - 19h -
Underdog Djokovic must 'raise his game' for Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic, a record 10-time Australian Open champion, finds himself in an unusual position - labelled the underdog when he plays Carlos Alcaraz.BBC News - 22h -
Australian broadcaster apologises to Djokovic
An Australian broadcaster apologises to Novak Djokovic for comments he made on TV that the Serb considered "insulting and offensive".BBC News - 1d -
Broadcaster apologizes to Djokovic, Serbian fans
Aussie broadcaster Tony Jones apologized to Novak Djokovic and Serbian tennis fans after he admittedly crossed the line in heckling fans at the Australian Open.ESPN - 1d -
Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and an Australian Open Role Reversal
Alcaraz is usually the showman while Djokovic has been the efficient winner. So far in Melbourne, it’s the opposite.The New York Times - 1d -
Djokovic sets up Alcaraz match - then refuses interview
Novak Djokovic claims a convincing victory against Jiri Lehecka to set up a mouth-watering quarter-final against Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open.BBC News - 1d -
Djokovic skips interview over Aussie TV spat
Novak Djokovic declined to do a customary postmatch TV interview at the Australian Open after his win Sunday night to protest comments made on air.ESPN - 1d -
Day 8 as it happened: Djokovic, Alcaraz book quarterfinal date
Day 8 at the Australian Open was full of action with Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz all booking their places in the quarterfinals.ESPN - 1d -
Djokovic boycotts on-court interviews at Australian Open over Channel Nine reporter
Says reporter ‘mocked’ Serbia fans and insulted him Djokovic skipped interview after defeat of Lehecka Novak Djokovic will boycott on-court interviews at the Australian Open and media ...The Guardian - 1d -
Djokovic, Alcaraz win to set up Aussie showdown
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will square off again in a Grand Slam after both stars won their fourth-round matches Sunday at the Australian Open.ESPN - 1d -
Will Howard's one-and-done season at Ohio State serving as perfect culmination to underdog journey
Howard is on the cusp of cementing himself as a Buckeyes legend after being written off at Kansas StateCBS Sports - 4d -
Football Daily | Spurs live down to underdog billing as Arsenal paint town red
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! . Since comfortably beating Aston Villa at the start of November, Tottenham Hotspur have won only two of the 11 Premier League matches they’ve ...The Guardian - 4d -
Andy Murray’s coaching debut turns awkward amid Novak Djokovic’s frustration
Well, it was not exactly the dream debut for tennis’s new celebrity double-act. Sir Andy Murray’s first match in the coaching box found him looking on awkwardly as Novak Djokovic struggled to put ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
Former rivals trade fist pumps and whispers as Djokovic-Murray show begins
With his great friend in his coaching box, the Serb recovered from losing the first set to progress at the Australian Open. In a quiet corner of the player warm-up gym on Monday afternoon in ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Djokovic, Alcaraz win in 1st round at Aussie Open
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic move on to the second round of the Australian Open after Djokovic beat American Nishesh Basavareddy 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 and Alcaraz beat Alexander Shevchenko of ...ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Australian Open 2025: Kyrgios stunned by Fearnley; Osaka and Djokovic through – live
Updates from the second day of action at Melbourne Park Burrage wins ; Draper survives ; Tomljanović’s revenge Any thoughts? Share them with John via email Another multi-deuce service ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Sports quiz of the week: Novak Djokovic, FA Cup and Zoe Aldcroft
Have you been following the big (and small) stories in football, cricket, motor racing, golf, tennis and rugby? Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Djokovic wants to 'focus on tennis' after poisoning claim
Novak Djokovic says he wants to "focus on tennis" after claiming in a magazine interview he had been "poisoned" when detained in a Melbourne hotel.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Tonks and Tilt: Best friends and FA Cup underdogs
BBC Sport's Liam MacDevitt meets Salford City's Curtis Tilt and Tamworth FC's Tom Tonks as they prepare to take on Premier League opposition in the FA Cup.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Our guide to all 14 teams, from favorites to underdogs
Here's everything to know about the 14 teams vying to win Super Bowl LIX.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
'I'm here to try to sabotage' - Murray jokes about becoming Djokovic coach
Andy Murray jokingly says that he is trying to "sabotage" Novak Djokovic when asked about his reasons for taking up a position on Djokovic's coaching staffBBC News - Jan. 9 -
In rare underdog role vs. Ohio State in Cotton Bowl, Texas embraces type of edge Mack Brown once perfected
Brown recalled this week some of the tricks he used to keep his Longhorns on edgeCBS Sports - Jan. 9 -
Djokovic, Alcaraz on path to Aussie quarters clash
Defending champion Jannik Sinner and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic have landed in opposite sides of the draw for the season's first major, with Carlos Alcaraz in the same quarter as ...ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Murray ready to be on the end of any Djokovic outbursts at Australian Open
Both players well known for fiery demeanour on court ‘I’m fine with him expressing himself how he wants’ Andy Murray says he would be absolutely fine with receiving any angry outbursts of ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Behind the scenes: a first look at Djokovic and Murray together on court
As one of the first to witness the two legendary rivals as player and coach, our correspondent gives his take from their grand slam practice session. During his short time as one of the leading ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Can Djokovic win record 25th Grand Slam aged 37?
Novak Djokovic may be 37, but the 24-time Grand Slam champion can never be counted out as he aims to make more history in Melbourne.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Djokovic still has 'trauma' over Covid deportation
Novak Djokovic says he still has "trauma" when he visits Melbourne, three years after being deported because of Covid-19 rules.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Djokovic ousted by Opelka in Brisbane quarters
Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
Novak Djokovic crashes out in Brisbane while Aryna Sabalenka eases through
Reilly Opelka finds inspired form to dump out Serbian Sabalenka advances to semi-final against Mirra Andreeva Novak Djokovic suffered a surprise 7-6 (6), 6-3 defeat to Reilly Opelka in the ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Noval Djokovic beaten by big-serving Reilly Opelka in quarterfinals of Brisbane International
Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinalsABC News - Jan. 3 -
Djokovic out of Brisbane in shock defeat by Opelka
Top seed Novak Djokovic is out of the Brisbane International, beaten 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 in the quarter-finals by Reilly Opelka.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Djokovic and Sabalenka through to Brisbane quarters
Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Novak Djokovic extends Monfils misery with record 20th win over Frenchman
Win prolongs sport’s most dominant head-to-head record Serbian triumphs 6-3, 6-3 in Brisbane International last 16 Novak Djokovic extended the most dominant head-to-head record in the history of ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Djokovic beats Monfils to reach Brisbane quarters
Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Djokovic and Kyrgios beaten in doubles in Brisbane
Novak Djokovic and Nick Kygrios are narrowly beaten in the second round of the doubles at the Brisbane International.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Kyrgios shrugs off lingering wrist pain in tight doubles loss with Djokovic
Djokovic double fault at 8-6 disastrous for star pairing Kyrgios heads home to ponder Australian Open return A fluent and upbeat Nick Kyrgios shrugged off the pain in his surgically repaired ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
