3 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Michelsen v De Minaur, Swiatek sweeps past Lys – live

Updates from ninth day of tennis at Melbourne ParkChannel Nine’s Tony Jones apologises to Novak DjokovicSign up for the Recap | And you can drop Daniel a mailBack on Court, Shelton leads Monfils 4-2 in their third-set breaker and if he sees it out, might the Frenchman retire? I could see him convincing himself he’s good for one more set, but two?Lys starts well, narrowly missing a backhand down the line that would’ve given her a break, before Swiatek secures her hold through deuce. She’s never gone further than the semis here, which is in some way surprising – the balls bounce slower and lower than on other hard courts, meaning the surface is more clay-like than at Flushing Meadow, where she won in 2022. And though, in 2023, it took Elena Rybakina to beat her in Melbourme, last term it was Linda Noskova. I’d be surprised if she got past Coco Gauff or Aryna Sabalenka, likely final opponents, but she’s got a good chance of getting there given standing in her way are Kasatkina or Navar...

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3 hours ago Coach Murray’s influence and TV rows – Alcaraz v Djokovic talking points

Tuesday’s clash has the hallmarks of a blockbuster.

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3 hours ago Novak Djokovic comments row escalates as complaint made to Human Rights Commission

The war of words between Novak Djokovic and Tony Jones has escalated with an official complaint being made to the Human Rights Commission as the Australian Open threatens to be overshadowed

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3 hours ago Australian Open LIVE: Novak Djokovic responds to apology over ‘offensive’ comments ahead of Carlos Alcaraz clash

Djokovic will play Alcaraz on Tuesday but a dispute with an Australian broadcaster has caught the headlines

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28 hours ago Djokovic v Lehecka LIVE: Australian Open 2025 scores and updates after Draper falls to Alcaraz

The British No 1 was left hobbled after a brutal run to the last 16 and called time after two sets against the classy Alcaraz, who could meet Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals

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7 hours ago Revealed: The bizarre and heartwarming story behind Novak Djokovic's decision to wear a very strange shirt at the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic may be at the centre of a media storm at the Australian Open , but the Serbian champion still found time to deliver one of the most wholesome moments of the tournament.

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4 hours ago Australian Open: TV presenter issues Novak Djokovic apology for 'offensive' comments

24-time Grand Slam winner boycotted on-court interview with Channel 9 after comments made by Tony Jones

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29 hours ago Draper v Alcaraz LIVE: Australian Open 2025 results and reaction plus Djokovic v Lehecka latest

The British No 1 was left hobbled after a brutal run to the last 16 and called time after two sets against the classy Alcaraz, who could meet Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals

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5 hours ago Novak Djokovic gets his apologies and is ready to focus on Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has received the apologies he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air

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31 hours ago Draper v Alcaraz LIVE: Australian Open 2025 results and reaction as Briton forced to retire injured

The British No 1 was left hobbled after a brutal run to the last 16 and called time after two sets against the classy Alcaraz, who could meet Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals

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5 hours ago Novak Djokovic v Carlos Alcaraz start time and how to watch Australian Open quarter

Djokovic and Alcaraz meet in the quarter-finals with grand slam history on the line once again

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5 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Lys v Swiatek, Michelsen v De Minaur to come – live

Updates from ninth day of tennis at Melbourne ParkChannel Nine’s Tony Jones apologises to Novak DjokovicSign up for the Recap | And you can drop Daniel a mailKasatkina breaks Navarro in the first game of set two then fights back from 0-30 to secure her consolidation. This is a really good contest.On Laver, Lys and Swiatek are out. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Novak Djokovic responds to Channel 9 presenter's 'hollow' apology as the broadcaster cops huge backlash for 'insulting' comments

The broadcaster had been blasted by some, including Nick Kyrgios, after the veteran newsreader offered an apology on the Today Show this morning, having also issued a statement.

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7 hours ago Novak Djokovic receives apology from Australian TV presenter over ‘offensive’ comments

Morning news host Tony Jones mocked a group of chanting Djokovic fans, leading to the 10-time Australian Open champion boycotting a post-match interview

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7 hours ago Novak Djokovic gets his wish after making demand over angry Australian Open refusal

The Channel 9 broadcaster who angered Novak Djokovic has since apologised if he offended the Serbian, who had refused to conduct interviews with them at the Australian Open

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15 hours ago Channel Nine’s Tony Jones apologises to Novak Djokovic over ‘banter’ that led to coverage boycott

Australian Open star had refused to speak with Nine’s presentersVeteran broadcaster acknowledges he ‘let down’ Serbian fans Tony Jones has issued an apology to Novak Djokovic after comments the veteran broadcaster made at the Australian Open led to the Serbian tennis star boycotting Channel Nine’s coverage of the tournament.Djokovic opted not to give a customary on-court interview after beating Jiri Lehecka on Sunday to move into this year’s quarter-finals, before revealing he would not speak to the host broadcaster until he received an apology from Jones. Continue reading...

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24 hours ago Novak Djokovic demands apology after walking away from Australian Open interview

Novak Djokovic refused to conduct his post-match interview on court after beating Jiri Lehecka at the Australian Open, and explained why in his press conference

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24 hours ago Novak Djokovic's reason for refusing Australian Open interview as he demands apology

Novak Djokovic has explained why he skipped the traditional on-court interview following his Australian Open quarter-final victory on Sunday and has demanded an apology

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26 hours ago Andy Murray branded a 'distraction' for Novak Djokovic as Sue Barker reveals Australian Open concern

But the former BBC TV tennis anchor believes Djokovic will be remembered as the greatest tennis player of all time

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26 hours ago Novak Djokovic snubs Australian Open interview and walks off to crowd boos

Novak Djokovic was in no mood to stick around to complete his on-court interview with Jim Courier after booking his spot in the Australian Open quarter-finals

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