The last time they met, Djokovic defeated Nadal in the 2024 Paris Olympics on the clay courts of Roland Garros (not counting the exhibition at the Six Kings Slam). Tennis fans can follow Sports Illustrated's Serve on SI for all the most important news from the sport.

MELBOURNE, Australia -- And then there was one: The Big Three is down to just Novak Djokovic, who stands alone from a golden generation of men’s tennis now that Rafael Nadal has joined Roger Federer in retirement.

The rise of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz vanquished Djokovic's inevitability at the Australian Open, but he is still the main character.

Novak Djokovic’s first match with former rival Andy Murray as his coach turned into a first-round victory at the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic has revealed he ‘feels bad’ for missing Rafael Nadal’s tennis retirement ceremony at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. Djokovic issued a statement on social media ahead of the special event that he would ‘be there in person to pay respect to Nadal’s stellar career’.

Novak Djokovic has credited Andy Murray for helping him get through a tricky first-round match against American teenager Nisheesh Basavareddy on Monday. The Serbian is bidding to win a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title in Melbourne,

Beaming Novak Djokovic told the world his rousing Australian Open comeback win over Nishesh Basavareddy was inspired by the brilliance of Andy Murray. The Serb extolled the virtues of his new coach as his great rival made an instant impact in Melbourne against the man he lost four Finals to inside the Rod Laver Arena.

John McEnroe saw the funny side of Andy Murray joining Novak Djokovic's coaching team, floating the idea of Murray returning with fresh knowledge of his rival.