The rising Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor knew what was at stake when he played Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round of the US Open. Griekspoor ended up surprising Struff in five sets to reach the second round of the US Open, where No.1 Novak Djokovic was waiting for him. Griekspoor, who now enjoys the highest ranking of his career at world No. 89, had no chance against Djokovic when the Serbian won 6-2, 6-3, 6-2.

Novak Djokovic

Tennis

Tennis World 

'Novak Djokovic can take the PTPA to a new level if...', says former ace

"It means we can put the best tournament available on."

Australian Open

sen.com.au

“Common sense”: Federal Minister happy to welcome unvaccinated Djokovic to Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has made himself the author of a truly exceptional 2021, which he was unable to put the icing on. The number 1 in the world attempted an assault on the 'Calendar Grand Slam', a feat that only the legendary Rod Laver succeeded in the Open Era.

'He knows how much I love Novak Djokovic', says top coach

The Big 3 have dominated the last decade and a half of this sport, as well as having collected as many as 60 Grand Slam titles. Many believe that their opponents were unlucky to happen in this era, not having had the chance to win as much as they deserved.

Rafael Nadal

ATP Tour

Roger Federer

'If Roger Federer, Nadal and Djokovic hadn't existed...', says ATP ace

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic were the players to beat at the inaugural Masters 1000 event in Shanghai in October 2009. Two great rivals reached the semi-final, moving two wins away from an expected title clash. Nikolay Davydenko had other plans, though, ousting Novak 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 in three hours and three minutes to advance into the final against the Spaniard.

When Nikolay Davydenko spoiled Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic Shanghai clash

During the press conference after the first round in Vienna, the former world number one Andy Murray talked about many topics. From the relationship with the Big Three to current tennis and an analysis of who are the best players on the circuit.

Andy Murray

'Novak Djokovic said that we could not go back in tennis', says ATP star

Novak Djokovic could find himself banned from January's Australian Open if he refuses to get vaccinated and disclose his vaccination status.

Daily Express

Novak Djokovic defended by Alexander Zverev over Covid stance amid Australian Open doubts

Australian government ministers are at odds on allowing unvaccinated tennis players into the country for January's Australian Open. Novak Djokovic is one of the players who could be banned if a vaccine mandate is introduced.

Novak Djokovic

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