Mystery Serbian report blames illness for Novak Djokovic surprise semi-final loss at the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic showing signs of illness and discomfort during the tournament. Photos: AFP and Getty Images

[ad_1] Forgive us if you’ve heard this before, but “a report from Serbia” has emerged involving Novak Djokovic. The world No. 1 of course suffered an unexpected semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open, the first time he had ever lost in a semi or final at Melbourne Park. Stream Over 50 Sports … Read more

Day 10 night schedule, order of play, start times, latest news, scores, results, blog, Jannik Sinner v Andrey Rublev, Aryna Sabalenka v Barbora Krejcikova

[ad_1] Back-to-back marathon contests on Rod Laver Arena has delayed the night session on day 10 of the Australian Open by more than two hours. First, Coco Gauff overcame Marta Kostyuk 7-6 (8-6), 6-7 (3-7), 6-2 to seal a spot in the semi-finals in a contest that lasted three hours and eight minutes. Then Novak … Read more

Novak Djokovic night match advantage, schedule snub, why he doesn’t like playing in daytime, latest tennis news

[ad_1] When you tune into Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open quarter-final on Tuesday, you’ll be looking at something different – even if it isn’t obvious. After all, the world No.1 has spent a whole lot of time on Rod Laver Arena. In fact he’s the greatest player in the history of the venue, at 78-7 – … Read more

Match schedule, scores, live blog, results, Novak Djokovic snub, Alex de Minaur start time, upsets in women’s draw, latest news

[ad_1] The fourth round of the Australian Open is here, and while some huge names including Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur remain on the men’s side, the stars have fallen like flies in the women’s draw. Just seven of the 32 seeds in the women’s singles advanced to the last 16, including … Read more

21yo Arthur Cazaux makes history as first French reciprocal wildcard into fourth round, how wildcards work, latest tennis news

[ad_1] There’s usually no surer thing at the Australian Open than the French reciprocal wildcard losing straight away. The controversial system, which sees the US, French and Aussie Opens giving a wildcard to one man and one woman from the two other nations, has been described by long-time American journalist Jon Wertheim as an “icky, … Read more

Novak Djokovic press conference, Roger Federer rivalry, relationship, big three, greatest of all time

[ad_1] Novak Djokovic has admitted Roger Federer was not a fan of the young Serbian in the early days of his career, as he reflected on his 100-match journey at Melbourne Park. Djokovic booked his place in the fourth round of the Australian Open and extended his winning run at the event to 30 matches … Read more

Adrian Mannarino defeats Ben Shelton in five sets, tequila joke, video, reaction, response, highlights, latest news

[ad_1] Adrian Mannarino, take a bow. For while he might be 35 years old, Mannarino is playing the best tennis of his life. The French veteran reached the fourth round of the Australian Open in 2022 for the first time, and he matched that on Friday night by overcoming last year’s quarterfinalist and 16th seed … Read more

Day 2 Talking Points and analysis, Andy Murray retirement, Stan Wawrinka retirement amid next-gen rise, tennis weather forecast

[ad_1] Andy Murray was pondering whether it might be the end. Stan Wawrinka was battered and bruised. Milos ‘the Missile’ Raonic was disarmed. Rafael Nadal did not make the start line. On a warm day in Melbourne which tested even the young and spritely, some veterans with storied careers were sent packing from the Australian … Read more