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.

"I accepted it as it is. I understood the messaging that I got, which was we are rivals and nothing else,” Djokovic said

In Novak Djokovic’s quest for his 25th grand slam singles title, he’s recruited long-time rival Andy Murray as a coach for the upcoming Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic is currently preparing for the Australian Open, where he will bid to win a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.

Novak Djokovic is heading into the Australian Open with new optimism as he targets his 25th Grand Slam title in Melbourne, but he will face a slide down the ATP Rankings if his recent trend in form continues.