Reilly Opelka, the man who felled Novak Djokovic in straight sets at the Brisbane International on Friday night, was just seven spots higher. Opelka is the feel-good story of the Australian summer ...

Serbia's Novak Djokovic looks on during his match against USA's Reilly Opelka at the Brisbane International, in Brisbane, Australia, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Pat Hoelscher) Serbia's Novak ...

There are signifiant advantages to being tall on a tennis court, due to some fascinating physics and biomechanics.

Czech player Jiri Lehecka claimed the Brisbane International men's title Sunday after American Reilly Opelka retired with an injury while trailing 4-1 in the opening set. Opelka upset former world ...

In the men's final, 21-year-old Czech Jiri Lehecka claimed his second ATP title when US opponent Reilly Opelka pulled out with a wrist injury while trailing 1-4. It was an ideal start to the ...

“Hopefully I can come back next year and redeem myself.” Reilly Opelka was forced to retire. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images. The Czech Republic’s Lehecka seemed a little stunned by the ...

TL;DR: Live stream Opelka vs. Lehecka in the 2025 Brisbane International final for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The Brisbane ...

Reilly Opelka is a professional tennis player from America. He is 6 feet 11 inches tall and is tied with Ivo Karlović for the tallest-ever ATP-ranked player. He is known for his huge first serve ...

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 earn one of ...

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 ...

Followed categories will be added to My News. The 2.11 metre (six feet 11 inches) Opelka served magnificently and returned just as well to stun the 24-time Grand Slam winner 7-6 (8/6), 6-3.