Novak in NYC: '21 Slam, 21 Majors?

By the time Novak Djokovic lost the biggest match of his career, he'd already won over the biggest audience of his life

By the time Novak Djokovic lost the biggest match of his career, he'd already won over the biggest audience of his life

Daniil Medvedev was the first player at a major in 2021 who didn’t bend to the Serbian's will. On the Russian's Slam-stopping win, and Djokovic’s bittersweet night in seeing his calendar-year Grand Slam bid ended.

By Steve Tignor Sep 13, 2021
To beat Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev said, you need to be perfect. He was right—and one mistake cost him

To beat Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev said, you need to be perfect. He was right—and one mistake cost him

On the superb Serb's five-set semifinal win at the US Open.

By Steve Tignor Sep 11, 2021
Six years ago, no one thought Serena Williams would be defeated at the US Open. But along came Roberta Vinci, and down went a calendar-year Slam

Six years ago, no one thought Serena Williams would be defeated at the US Open. But along came Roberta Vinci, and down went a calendar-year Slam

How Novak Djokovic could perhaps be stopped at the US Open.

By Steve Tignor Sep 09, 2021
Jenson Brooksby and Novak Djokovic gave us a bit of everything. But it was one shot that changed the momentum in the Serb's favor

Jenson Brooksby and Novak Djokovic gave us a bit of everything. But it was one shot that changed the momentum in the Serb's favor

He had taken the American’s best, and now he would rise above it.

By Steve Tignor Sep 07, 2021
Novak Djokovic is searching for a Grand Slam, and a little love, at the US Open

Novak Djokovic is searching for a Grand Slam, and a little love, at the US Open

Did his four-set, third-round win over Kei Nishikori begin to flip the script in Flushing Meadows?

By Peter Bodo Sep 05, 2021
Griekspoor, heckler no match for Novak Djokovic, now five wins away from completing calendar-year Slam at US Open

Griekspoor, heckler no match for Novak Djokovic, now five wins away from completing calendar-year Slam at US Open

“Great performance,” said Djokovic. “Better definitely than the first-round match.”

By Joel Drucker Sep 03, 2021
Holger Rune has his moment, but Novak Djokovic wins in four sets, leaving him six wins away from tennis history

Holger Rune has his moment, but Novak Djokovic wins in four sets, leaving him six wins away from tennis history

Was the Serb's dropped set to the 18-year-old a cause for concern going forward? Probably not.

By Steve Tignor Sep 01, 2021
A timeline of Novak Djokovic's path to ultimate greatness

A timeline of Novak Djokovic's path to ultimate greatness

As he tries to complete the ride of a lifetime at the US Open by accomplishing a calendar-year Grand Slam, here's to appreciating how Nole came to be in this position.

By Peter Bodo Aug 29, 2021
Like a fine gluten-free wine, Novak Djokovic seems to only get better with age

Like a fine gluten-free wine, Novak Djokovic seems to only get better with age

Time was when age 30 was considered the midnight hour for world-class athletes. That's no longer the case, thanks to the game-changing efforts of champions like Djokovic.

By Joel Drucker Aug 27, 2021
Meet Don Budge, Novak Djokovic’s (calendar-year?) Grand Slam ancestor

Meet Don Budge, Novak Djokovic’s (calendar-year?) Grand Slam ancestor

Mid-career upgrades in fitness took both Budge and Djokovic to greater heights, one of their many shared traits.

By Joel Drucker Aug 27, 2021
Men's US Open Preview: Who stands between Novak Djokovic and his shot at history?

Men's US Open Preview: Who stands between Novak Djokovic and his shot at history?

A trio of young guns aim to keep the Serb from completing the Calendar Year Grand Slam at Flushing Meadows.

By Steve Tignor Aug 26, 2021
The Rally: How would a calendar-year Grand Slam by Novak Djokovic  compare to similar feats of excellence in other sports?

The Rally: How would a calendar-year Grand Slam by Novak Djokovic  compare to similar feats of excellence in other sports?

And how would it stack up against Rod Laver’s Slam from 1969?

By Joel Drucker and Steve Tignor Aug 23, 2021