Novak Djokovic's Australian Open hopes in tatters after shock defeat at Brisbane International
Over his legendary tennis career, it has always been foolish to write off 24-time Grand Slam title winner Novak Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic Upset by World No.293 in Brisbane
On Friday, Reilly Opelka defeated Novak Djokovic in a stunning upset. Opelka entered the match as the World No.293 and Djokovic as the World No.7. Yet, Opelka won in straight sets: 7-6 (6), 6-3.
ATP Brisbane: Reilly Opelka stuns Novak Djokovic!
Did anyone expect Novak Djokovic's comfortable victory over Reilly Opelka in Brisbane? Certainly not! However, the Serb was the massive favorite in the quarter-final. Still, Reilly stunned Novak 7-6, 6-3, securing a place in the semi-final!
Reilly Opelka stuns “hero” Novak Djokovic at 2025 Brisbane International
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.
American Reilly Opelka Stuns Novak Djokovic In Brisbane
The 24-time Grand Slam champion lost fairly handily to 6-foot-11 American Reilly Opelka, 7-6 (6), 6-3, in the quarterfinals at Brisbane. It was the first top-10 win since 2021 for the 27-year-old Opelka, who hasn’t played a full season since 2022 due to injury.
Tennis-Djokovic falls to inspired Opelka in Brisbane quarter-finals
Novak Djokovic's hunt for a landmark 100th ATP title ended with a whimper following an unexpected 7-6(6) 6-3 defeat by big-serving American Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarter-finals on Friday.
Djokovic out of Brisbane in shock defeat by Opelka
Top seed Novak Djokovic is out of the Brisbane International, beaten 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 in the quarter-finals by Reilly Opelka.
ATP roundup: Novak Djokovic falls in Brisbane quarters
Reilly Opelka hammered 16 aces and defeated top-seeded Novak Djokovic 7-6 (6), 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International in Australia on Friday.
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