Novak Djokovic loses to Reilly Opelka in Brisbane International quarterfinals, Opelka serves 16 aces for big win.

Novak Djokovic returns to court at the Australian Open against the dangerous Tomas Machac in the third round. Djokovic, who ...

TOPSHOT - Winner Reilly Opelka of the United States (R) and Serbia's Novak Djokovic shake hands at ... [+] the net after their men's singles quarter-final match at the Brisbane International ...

Serbia's Novak Djokovic looks on during his match against USA's Reilly Opelka at the Brisbane International, in Brisbane, Australia, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Pat Hoelscher) Serbia's Novak ...

Reilly Opelka — from the small Michigan town of ... towering a full head taller than Djokovic. Their post-match hug at the net looked more like WWE than a fair fight sporting encounter.

The 6’11” American spent most of the last two seasons off court due to a nagging wrist injury, but kicked off the new year with one of the biggest wins of his career to reach the semifinals.

Novak Djokovic’s competitive preparation for the Australian Open came to a premature end on Friday. Reilly Opelka, the American world No. 293 who returned to tennis after injury in July last ...

Novak Djokovic suffered a shock straight-sets defeat to world No 293 Reilly Opelka in the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International on Friday, losing 7-6 (8-6) 6-3. Djokovic, who is due to team ...

Top seed Serbian Novak Djokovic is all set to face Reilly Opelka of the United States in the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International on Friday, 3 January, at Pat Rafter Arena. (More Tennis ...

Reilly Opelka wore his heart on his sleeve after ousting Novak Djokovic from the 2025 Brisbane International. Despite his World No. 293 ranking, Opelka was dominant on serve and also troubled ...

World No. 293 Reilly Opelka speaks to 24-time major winner Novak Djokovic at the net after his upset win over the Serbian tennis star in the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International on January ...