Novak Djokovic, Brisbane and Reilly Opelka

Novak Djokovic's Australian Open hopes in tatters after shock defeat at Brisbane International
Over his legendary tennis career, it has always been foolish to write off 24-time Grand Slam title winner Novak Djokovic.
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 quarterfinals.
American Reilly Opelka Stuns Novak Djokovic In Brisbane
The 24-time Grand Slam champion lost fairly handily to 6-foot-11 American Reilly Opelka, 7-6 (6), 6-3, in the quarterfinals at Brisbane. It was the first top-10 win since 2021 for the 27-year-old Opelka, who hasn’t played a full season since 2022 due to injury.
Novak Djokovic waltzes to a 20th-straight victory over Gaël Monfils at Brisbane International
Novak Djokovic dominates Gaël Monfils in Brisbane, recording his 20th-straight victory over the Frenchman in the sport's most lop-sided head-to-head.
Novak Djokovic continues Gael Monfils dominance to reach Brisbane quarters
Novak Djokovic's bid for a 100th ATP Tour title gained momentum as he thumped Gael Monfils 6-3 6-3 to reach the Brisbane International quarterfinals.
Novak Djokovic hopes that his unbeaten ‘streak’ against Gael Monfils continues in Brisbane
Novak Djokovic cruised past Rinky Hijikata in the opening round of the Brisbane International in Australia. This victory marked his first ATP win of the season.
Djokovic and Sabalenka through to Brisbane quarters
Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals.
Novak Djokovic rolls into Brisbane International quarterfinals
Novak Djokovic, seeking to become just the third player to win 100 ATP Tour titles, advanced to the Brisbane International quarterfinals with a victory vs. Gael Monfils.
Djokovic breezes past Monfils to reach Brisbane quarters
Novak Djokovic continued his perfect career record against Gael Monfils with a dominant second round win
Djokovic pokes fun at online theory after breezing into Brisbane quarters
The tennis legend continued his winning ways in Australia unabated after defeating Frenchman Gael Monfils for the 20th time.
Sabalenka beats Putintseva to enter Brisbane quarter-finals
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Brisbane International quarter-finals, with Djokovic defeating Gael Monfils of France and Sabalenka beating Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva. Rising talents Andreeva and Mpetshi Perricard also progressed,
Novak Djokovic lifts the lid on 'guilt' around wife and kids in sad confession about family
Speaking at the Brisbane International on Thursday night, the 24-time grand slam champion said he's more motivated to succeed ...
Djokovic Aus Open fears exposed as legend routed by 7ft tennis giant
The 2.11 metre (six feet 11 inches) Opelka served magnificently and returned just as well to stun the 24-time Grand Slam winner 7-6 (8/6), 6-3. Djokovic had gone into the tournament insisting that at ...
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Novak Djokovic reacts to Pikachu backpack theory ahead of Australian Open: 'It makes me laugh'
Novak Djokovic has addressed the online theory that emerged after he arrived in Brisbane sporting a striking Pikachu backpack ...
Djokovic’s bid for 100th ATP title denied after Brisbane quarters ouster
Seeking to become the third men's player to win at least 100 titles, Serbia's Novak Djokovic bows to American Reilly Opelka ...
Djokovic stunned by American giant Opelka in rare Australian defeat
A bearded, six-foot-11 American on the comeback trail from surgeries has denied the 24-time major champion from winning his 100th career title ahead of the Australian Open.
Djokovic has a plan, with the help of new coach Andy Murray, to take on the tennis newcomers
After winning just one tournament in 2024 — a Paris Olympics gold medal — former No. 1 Novak Djokovic says he, and with new ...