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Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic — 24-time Grand Slam champion seeking record 25th major title at 2026 French Open, recently lost to qualifier Dino Prizmic at Italian Open.

2026-05-102026-05-30

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The 44-year-old has not played since a third-round loss at the 2022 US Open left her one short of the all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles, jointly held by Margaret Court and Novak Djokovic.

    Osaka says possible Serena Williams return would be 'entertaining'
  3. Citizen Digital

    Djokovic meets Fonseca in French Open generation game By AFP May 29, 2026 10:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during a break as he practices on Court Philippe-Chatrier durin

    Djokovic meets Fonseca in French Open generation game
  4. Citizen Digital

    Arriving in Paris on the back of winning all three of the clay-court Masters titles to become just the second player after Novak Djokovic to complete the set of nine 1000-level tournaments, Sinner currently stands head and shoulders above his closest competitors.

    Sinner, Sabalenka aim to stay hot at French Open
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    Djokovic fights through tough Roland Garros opener, Zverev strolls By AFP May 25, 2026 07:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning against France's Giovanni Mpetsh

    Djokovic fights through tough Roland Garros opener, Zverev strolls
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    Djokovic faces tough start in quest for 25 as Roland Garros begins By AFP May 24, 2026 01:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during a break as he practices on Court Philippe-C

    Djokovic faces tough start in quest for 25 as Roland Garros begins
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    Djokovic confirms Troicki as new coach ahead of French Open Belgrade, Serbia By AFP May 21, 2026 02:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 27: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates

    Djokovic confirms Troicki as new coach ahead of French Open Belgrade, Serbia
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    Djokovic trying to hold back time at French Open By AFP May 20, 2026 02:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates defeating Gael Monfils of France in their men's singles match a

    Djokovic trying to hold back time at French Open
  9. Citizen Digital

    Only Novak Djokovic had previously won all nine Masters 1000 events before Sunday, but there was little doubt about Sinner triumphing over the last 10 days.

    Sinner extends Masters tournament streak on home turf, eyes French Open
  10. Citizen Digital

    The 24-year-old joins Novak Djokovic as the only player to win a year's first 25 Master 1000 matches, with the Serbian tennis icon's record run stretching to 31 matches in 2011.

    Sinner demolishes Popyrin to stroll into Italian Open last 16
  11. Citizen Digital

    World number one and pre-tournament favourite for overall victory, Sabalenka followed men's tennis icon Novak Djokovic in going out early from the Rome event following a 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 loss to Sorana Cirstea.

    Sabalenka suffers early Italian Open exit
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Osaka says Serena Williams return would be entertaining

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Naomi Osaka said she would be entertained by a potential return to tennis from Serena Williams, following media reports that the American great could play doubles at the Queen's tournament in London. Williams, 44, has not played since a third-round loss at the 2022 US Open.

29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Osaka says Serena Williams return would be entertaining

    Naomi Osaka said she would be entertained by a potential return to tennis from Serena Williams, following media reports that the American great could play doubles at the Queen's tournament in London. Williams, 44, has not played since a third-round loss at the 2022 US Open.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Djokovic faces Fonseca in French Open third round

    Novak Djokovic will meet Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca in the French Open third round on Friday, with Djokovic seeking his record 25th Grand Slam title and pursuing an opportunity created by Jannik Sinner's shock exit and Carlos Alcaraz's absence from Paris.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. Sinner, Sabalenka target French Open progression on Thursday

    Men's world number one Jannik Sinner and women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka aim to advance into the last 32 at Roland Garros. Sinner, who won all three clay-court Masters titles this season and lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the 2025 French Open final, faces Juan Manuel Cerundolo on centre court Thursday.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 25 May

  1. Djokovic advances at Roland Garros; Zverev wins comfortably

    Novak Djokovic battled from behind to defeat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in his first-round match at Roland Garros, keeping alive his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title. Alexander Zverev enjoyed a more comfortable first-round victory as the clay-court tournament got underway.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 24 May

  1. Djokovic seeks 25th Grand Slam at Roland Garros, faces Perricard

    Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, begins his bid for a record-breaking 25th major title at Roland Garros, playing France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the opening round. With defending champion Carlos Alcaraz absent through injury, Djokovic may have his best chance to break the record.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 21 May

  1. Djokovic appoints Troicki as head coach before French Open

    Novak Djokovic has confirmed Viktor Troicki as his new head coach ahead of the French Open. Troicki, a former world number 12 and Serbia's Davis Cup captain, previously helped guide Djokovic to Olympic gold in 2024.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Djokovic faces age challenge at French Open

    Novak Djokovic, turning 39, arrives at Roland Garros facing the challenge of time and younger rivals. The 24-time Grand Slam champion has played sparingly in 2026 and lost his only clay-court match so far, to Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic at the Italian Open.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 18 May

  1. Sinner wins Italian Open, extends Masters streak to six

    World number one Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open on Sunday, defeating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to extend his consecutive Masters 1000 tournament victories to six and complete the 'Golden Masters' by winning all of the ATP's top-ranked events. Sinner enters Roland Garros on a 29-match winning streak.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 11 May

  1. Sinner advances to Italian Open last 16 with dominant win

    World number one Jannik Sinner defeated Alexei Popyrin 6-2, 6-0 in straight sets at the Italian Open, extending his winning streak to 25 matches and advancing to face Andrea Pellegrino in the next round.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 10 May

  1. Sabalenka knocked out in third round of Italian Open

    Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one and pre-tournament favourite, suffered a shock third-round exit at the Italian Open in Rome, losing 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 to Romania's Sorana Cirstea on Saturday. Sabalenka's early elimination followed men's icon Novak Djokovic's own early exit from the event.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Prizmic reaches Italian Open last 16 after defeating Djokovic

    Croatian tennis player Dino Prizmic, 20, advanced to the last 16 of the Italian Open by defeating France's Ugo Humbert 6-1, 7-5 on Sunday, following his earlier upset of Novak Djokovic. Prizmic qualified for the main draw and aims to reach the top 30 by the end of the year.

    10 May 2026 · The Standard

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