Day 2 scores, Novak Djokovic calls out Australian Open rule change, schedule and results, Alex de Minaur match start time, Aussies, latest news

[ad_1] Novak Djokovic has weighed in on a change at the Australian Open that appeared to spark an angry outburst from the world No.1 An error-strewn Djokovic kickstarted his bid for an 11th Australian Open and unprecedented 25th Grand Slam crown in unconvincing fashion on Sunday, dropping a set to “incredible” teenage qualifier Dino Prizmic. … Read more

Day 1 analysis and Talking Points, late night rule change doesn’t work, Novak Djokovic 4-hour first round match, reaction, latest news

[ad_1] The road to hell may be paved with good intentions – but so is the road to an Australian Open finish after midnight. The Melbourne Park slam has long been famous for its late-night finishes, and Tennis Australia was keen to change that reputation heading into 2024, making several changes to the tournament schedule. … Read more

Alex de Minaur caught out by ‘absolutely ridiculous’ AO scheduling move, tennis news, second round match

[ad_1] As if a grand slam tournament isn’t challenging enough, Alex de Minaur’s Australian Open campaign will face somewhat of a hurdle in the second round. Grand slam tournaments are a marathon, not a sprint compared to other tournaments on the tennis calendar with men’s players in particular having best-of-five set matches rather than the … Read more

Court 6 party court leaves Arthur Rinderknech angry over drunk fans, loud music in loss to Pavel Kotov, tennis news

[ad_1] The Australian Open’s highly-touted ‘party court’ is quickly proving a hit among fans – but not everyone is happy, with one player lashing out at a group of ‘drunk’ fans he claims verbally abused him during the first round on Sunday. This year, the Australian Open debuted the ‘Courtside Bar’ alongside Outside Court Six. … Read more