Djokovic, Brisbane International and 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.
Novak Djokovic out of Brisbane International after Reilly Opelka defeat
Djokovic is in search of his 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, but fell short of the semifinals at his warm-up event.
Novak Djokovic beaten by big-serving Reilly Opelka in quarterfinals of Brisbane International
BRISBANE, Australia — Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals. The 37-year-old Djokovic was playing his first tournament of the year. The 24-time Grand Slam champion is preparing for the Australian Open, which starts on Jan. 12 and which he has won 10 times.
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.
American Reilly Opelka Upsets Novak Djokovic In Brisbane International Quarterfinals
Reilly Opelka secured the biggest win of his comeback over Novak Djokovic in the Brisbane International quarterfinals.
Tennis-Djokovic continues Monfils dominance to reach Brisbane quarters
Novak Djokovic's bid for a 100th ATP Tour title gained momentum on Thursday as the Serb thumped fellow veteran Gael Monfils 6-3 6-3 to reach the Brisbane International quarter-finals. The 37-year-old,
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 beats Monfils to reach Brisbane quarters
Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals.
Novak Djokovic fires ‘confidence’ warning to big-serving rivals in Brisbane quest
Novak Djokovic has revealed he has a “great deal of confidence” heading into the latter stages of the Brisbane International. The world No 7 safely reached the last eight of the ATP 250 tournament on Thursday,
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 ...
Novak Djokovic cops massive blow before Australian Open after sad confession about wife and kids
Speaking at the Brisbane International on Thursday night, the 24-time grand slam champion said he's more motivated to succeed ...
Forgotten American becomes lowest-ranked player ever to beat Novak Djokovic in 2025 Brisbane Open
Grand Slam champion Djokovic suffered a shock defeat to Reilly Opelka as he prepares for the upcoming Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic beaten by 6ft 11in giant who is ranked just 293rd in world in stunning upset
NOVAK DJOKOVIC has suffered a shock straight sets defeat to 6ft 11in giant Reilly Opelka at the Brisbane International. The Serb, 37, is seeking a record-extending 11th Australian Open men’s ...
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Australian Open 2025: When is the draw? Who will be the top seeds? Where will Novak Djokovic be seeded for Grand Slam?
When is the 2025 Australian Open draw? When does it start and what are the seedings for the Grand Slam in Melbourne? Where is Novak Djokovic seeded?
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Novak Djokovic announces surprise schedule shakeup ahead of Australian Open
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic revealed new plans for the 2025 season. According to Express, unlike the 2024 season, the ...
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Novak Djokovic had to reveal some secrets to Andy Murray
The 24-time Grand Slam champion – who will face French veteran Gael Monfils in the next round – is not followed by his new ...
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Australian Open: Can Kei Nishikori threaten the likes of Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz in Melbourne after big wins?
Kei Nishikori is heading into the 2025 Australian Open in resurgent form, and could he challenge the likes of Carlos Alcaraz ...