Grand Slam champ looks to move on from controversy after Australian reporter clarifies comments. Favorites Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek advance.
American teenage qualifier Learner Tien's fairytale run is over after he suffered a thigh problem in a four-set defeat to Italy's Lorenzo Sonego
MELBOURNE—Novak Djokovic was at the center of another Australian Open row on Monday while defending champion Jannik Sinner needed medical attention in
Novak Djokovic charged into the Australian Open quarterfinals and booked a mouth-watering encounter with Carlos Alcaraz before the Serb shifted the focus by snubbing the Grand Slam’s official broadcaster and slamming them for mocking him and his fans.
Novak Djokovic was at the centre of another Australian Open row on Monday while Jannik Sinner needed medical attention in fierce heat to battle into the quarter-finals and Iga Swiatek won easily.Djokovic has been at the centre of controversy before at the Australian Open,
Given the task of facing off against the 18-year-old qualifier Joao Fonseca, Lorenzo Sonego found a way through in five sets on Thursday at the Australian Open 6-7, 6-3, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3.
Joao Fonseca delivered what he described as a 'rude' response to Novak Djokovic 's comments after becoming the breakthrough star of the Australian Open. Fonseca delivered a sensational display to stun Andrey Rublev in straight sets, beating the world No. 9 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the opening round on Tuesday.
Joao Fonseca, the 18-year-old Brazilian qualifier, has taken Melbourne by storm with a remarkable upset over 9th seed Andrey Rublev at the Australian Open. He is also getting praise from both Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.
The 18-year-old was "more nervous" Thursday after announcing himself with a convincing Top 10 win at the Australian Open.
Carlos Alcaraz tipped giant-killing teenager Joao Fonseca to "really soon" be one of the best players in the world while Novak Djokovic said Wednesday he saw shades of his younger self in the Brazilian.