Opelka is the only active American player to hold a win over Djokovic, with the last US man being Sam Querrey at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships. Opelka next faces Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi ...

Novak Djokovic sent a warm seven-word message to Reilly Opelka after his surprise defeat to the American at the 2025 Brisbane International. The legendary Serb’s preparations for the Australian ...

USA's Reilly Opelka plays a backhand to Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their match at the Brisbane International, in Brisbane, Australia, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Pat Hoelscher) ...

Reilly Opelka, the American world No. 293 who returned to tennis after injury in July last year, produced a display of clinical serving and measured aggression from the ground to beat Djokovic 7-6 ...

After battling injuries for two years, Opelka returned to the courts with a very noticeable change: a different racquet. A longtime Wilson Pro Staff user, Opelka recently switched to the TF40.

Former world number one Novak Djokovic's Australian Open preparations suffered a blow Friday as he was bundled out of the Brisbane International by towering American Reilly Opelka. The 2.11 metre ...

Noval Djokovic Beaten by Big-Serving Reilly Opelka in Quarterfinals of Brisbane International BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in ...

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 ...

Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday. Opelka served 16 aces — including one to finish off each set — to ...

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 ...