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Novak Djokovic

Also known as: World number four Djokovic · the 38-year-old Serb

World number four tennis player who lost to Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic at the 2026 Italian Open and aims for a 25th Grand Slam singles title at the French Open.

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In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. I’m showing up every day, at every practice session, trying to put in the right work with the right discipline.” Sinner surpassed the mark of Novak Djokovic, who won four consecutive events on three occasions, and Spaniard Rafael Nadal, who triumphed in four straight tournaments

    Daily Guide

    Sinner Sets Masters Title Record With Madrid
  3. I’m showing up every day, at every practice session, trying to put in the right work with the right discipline.” Sinner surpassed the mark of Novak Djokovic, who won four consecutive events on three occasions, and Spaniard Rafael Nadal, who triumphed in four straight tournaments

    Joy Online

    Sinner wins in Madrid to set Masters title record
  4. April 2026
  5. At 5-5, the British number one survived two break points before surrendering the game to Sinner, who served out in the final game to become only the second player in tennis history to win the first 20 Masters 1000 matches of the season, after Novak Djokovic in 2011 and 2015.

    Joy Online

    Sinner beats Norrie to equal historic winning run
  6. Sinner is obviously the favourite as he looks to land the career Grand Slam, while Novak Djokovic – who will turn 39 as he makes another attempt for the elusive record 25th major – and the still Slam-less Alexander Zverev have also had their chances increase.

    Joy Online

    Defending champion Alcaraz to miss French Open

Yesterday

  1. Andy Murray joins Jack Draper coaching team for grass-court season

    Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray has joined British number two Jack Draper's coaching team for the grass-court season, including Wimbledon, after Draper parted company with coach Jamie Delgado.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Gauff battles past Jovic at Rome; eyes French Open defence

    Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff recovered from match point down to defeat American teenager Iva Jovic 5-7 7-5 6-2 in the Italian Open fourth round. Gauff acknowledged she must improve significantly to defend her French Open title beginning 24 May and match her run to last year's Italian Open final.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. Tennis players demand higher Grand Slam revenue share

    Top men's and women's tennis players are demanding a higher percentage of Grand Slam revenue, benefit contributions, and greater say in scheduling. Players including Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka say the core issue is respect, noting they have not received a substantive response to a letter submitted a year ago, and that top athletes in other sports typically receive responses within 48 hours.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Sinner wins Rome opener in bid for historic Masters sweep

    World number one Jannik Sinner defeated Sebastian Ofner 6-3 6-4 in the Italian Open second round, extending his winning streak at Masters events. A victory in Rome would make him only the second player after Novak Djokovic to win all nine Masters 1000 events in a career.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 10 May

  1. Djokovic loses Rome return to qualifier Prizmic

    Novak Djokovic, the world number four, was defeated by Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic 2-6 6-2 6-4 in the Italian Open second round on his first match since March and first clay-court appearance of the year after a shoulder injury. Djokovic said he will not compete again before the French Open on 24 May, where he aims for a 25th Grand Slam singles title.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Sinner wins record five consecutive Masters titles

    Jannik Sinner became the first man to win five consecutive Masters 1,000 titles after defeating Alexander Zverev in straight sets at the Madrid Open. The 24-year-old Italian has now surpassed the previous records held by Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

    5 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 4 May

  1. Sinner wins five consecutive Masters titles, breaks Djokovic record

    Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 at the Madrid Open to become the first man to win five consecutive Masters 1,000 titles, surpassing Novak Djokovic's previous mark of four consecutive events. Sinner has now won Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, Paris, and Madrid in his record run.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. Jack Draper misses French Open due to knee injury

    Britain's Jack Draper will miss the remainder of the clay court season, including the French Open, because of an ongoing knee tendon issue in his right knee. The 24-year-old hopes to return for the grass court season in June but is expected to fall outside the world's top 100.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Sinner extends winning streak to 20 with Madrid Open victory

    World number one Jannik Sinner beat Cameron Norrie 6-2 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open and extend his winning streak to 20 matches. Sinner has now matched his tournament best in Madrid and is bidding for his fourth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 title.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Two-time defending champion Alcaraz misses French Open

    Carlos Alcaraz, the world number two, will miss next month's French Open and the Italian Open due to a right wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open. The 22-year-old two-time defending champion said he is being cautious to assess the situation before returning to competition.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

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