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

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 ...

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday. The 37-year-old Djokovic was playing his first ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Novak Djokovic kicked off the new season at the ATP 250 event in Brisbane. The Serb competed at this event for the first time since 2009 and failed to chase the milestone 100th ATP title. Novak ...

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 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 ...