Novak Djokovic falls to Reilly Opelka

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.
Novak Djokovic out of Brisbane International after Reilly Opelka defeat
Djokovic is in search of his 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, but fell short of the semifinals at his warm-up event.
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!
Tennis-Djokovic continues Monfils dominance to reach Brisbane quarters
Novak Djokovic's bid for a 100th ATP Tour title gained momentum on Thursday as the Serb thumped fellow veteran Gael Monfils 6-3 6-3 to reach the Brisbane International quarter-finals. The 37-year-old,
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.
Novak Djokovic beaten by big-serving Reilly Opelka in quarterfinals of Brisbane International
Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals
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.
Djokovic Australian Open preparations take hit with loss to Opelka
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 Australian Open starts on January 12.
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.
Djokovic and Sabalenka through to Brisbane quarters
Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals.
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