Tennis

Novak Djokovic began his 10th Australian Open semi-final slightly on edge. He made unforced errors that he would never normally make, he unloaded words of frustration at his team in his player box and he struggled with his usually untouchable backhand. After moving 5-1 up in the first set, his lead inexplicably crumbled. As soon … Read more

Australian Open security FARCE as fan who wore Russia’s ultra-nationalist ‘Z’ war symbol during Novak Djokovic’s quarter-final is allowed to RETURN to courtside two days later for his semi-final By Ollie Lewis For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:20 EST, 27 January 2023 | Updated: 07:16 EST, 27 January 2023 The tennis fan who brandished Russia’s … Read more

To a sea of Greek flags and their holders chanting his name, next gen’s nearly man did what he has not quite a few times before. Since 2019 when, right here at Melbourne Park, Stefanos Tsitsipas upset Roger Federer en route to his first grand slam semi-final, he has made the semis four times. Three … Read more

It’s MORE Novak drama! Djokovic has a row with umpire in his Australian Open semi-final over serve clock that started as he fetched a towel… and then taunts the booing crowd as he wins the first set By Ollie Lewis For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:37 EST, 27 January 2023 | Updated: 05:07 EST, 27 … Read more

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Djokovic 4-1 *Paul (*denotes next server) Paul has a sniff at 0-30. In characteristic style, Djokovic fights back to game point at 40-30, including a dismissive, majestic forehand volley that leaves his opponent flat-footed. A double fault next, though, and deuce, … Read more

‘These things can’t be left unseen’: Last Ukrainian at the Australian Open speaks out on the HURT she felt from pro-Russian displays, Novak Djokovic’s father – and fears of abuse from ‘aggressive’ fans By Mike Dickson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:55 EST, 27 January 2023 | Updated: 03:07 EST, 27 January 2023 Ukraine’s last … Read more

Srdjan Djokovic, the father of Novak Djokovic, has said he will not attend his son’s Australian Open semi-final match against Tommy Paul on Friday night and he had “no intention of being caught up” in any disruption after being filmed with pro-Vladimir Putin spectators on Wednesday night. “I am here to support my son only,” … Read more

Why killjoy officials told Victoria Azarenka to REMOVE the Paris Saint-Germain shirt the two-time Australian Open champion wore for her son By Josh Alston For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:23 EST, 27 January 2023 | Updated: 00:23 EST, 27 January 2023 Former Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka may have been denied a chance at a … Read more

Tennis fans back Emma Raducanu to ‘come back stronger’ after her second-round defeat by Coco Gauff at the Australian Open… as they insist she played her ‘best match’ since winning the US Open despite injury concerns Fans praised Emma Raducanu’s performance despite her Australian Open exit Raducanu, 20, was beaten in straight sets 6-3, 7-6, … Read more

Thanasi Kokkinakis heaps praise on ‘ripper bloke’ Andy Murray ahead of pair’s second round clash at the Australian Open: ‘I wish I had metal body parts!’ Thanasi Kokkinakis has hailed ‘ripper bloke’ Andy Murray ahead of their clash  The tennis stars are set to meet at the Australian Open on Thursday night  Kokkinakis says he … Read more