Novak Djokovic in ‘shock’ after one of worst performances ever during loss to Jannik Sinner at Australian Open

A shell-shocked Novak Djokovic is struggling to come to terms with how poorly he played in his loss to Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Friday. Djokovic had a perfect 10-0 record in semi-finals at Melbourne Park, but looked a shadow of his former self in the 6-1 6-2 6-7 (6-8) … Read more

Australian Open schedule sees Alex de Minaur given night session over Novak Djokovic

Australian Open organisers have banished 10-time champion Novak Djokovic from the Rod Laver Arena night session for the first time in three years. Djokovic’s fourth-round match against French 20th seed Adrian Mannarino has been scheduled for the second match at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday, not before 1.30pm AEDT. Organisers have instead given local hope … Read more

Novak Djokovic reveals ‘special relationship’ with a tree in Royal Botanic Gardens

Novak Djokovic has a “special relationship” with a Melbourne tree, the 10-time Australian Open champion says. Melbourne has been the site of the Serbian tennis legend’s most successful grand slam over his extraordinary career, where he has effectively monopolised the tournament since his first win back in 2008. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Novak Djokovic reveals … Read more

Novak Djokovic given first-round scare by unknown 18-year-old Australian Open 2024 qualifier

Novak Djokovic has been made to fight tooth and nail to get past the first round at the 2024 Australian Open after 18-year-old Croatian qualifier Dino Prižmić gave the him an almighty scare. The inexorable Djokovic prevailed in the end, but Prižmić gave the 10-time champion — and Australian Open director Craig Tiley — more … Read more