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

Novak Djokovic’s classy reaction, praise for Dino Prizmic after epic four-hour first-round match, tennis news

[ad_1] Novak Djokovic has been there more often than anyone – winning on Rod Laver Arena – so he knew exactly what this meant. And after his four-hour first-round victory over Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic, the 10-time Australian Open champion, knew it wasn’t about the winner. It was about the loser… though we hesitate to … Read more