65 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Cilic v Ruud, Djokovic ‘stressed’ in victory, Osaka withdraws – live

Sinner battles cramp and heat | Osaka withdraws Djokovic admits to losing cool in win | Email BillyVan de Zandschulp has only been broken once in the tournament himself, so Djokovic is unlikely to get anything for free there.*Van de Zandschulp 0-1 Djokovic (*denotes next server) Continue reading...

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65 h. ago ‘Calm down, you jerk’: Djokovic admits to losing cool in Australian Open battle

Djokovic beats Van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4)Serb apologises after wild shot almost hits ball girlNovak Djokovic chalked up his 400th grand slam victory with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4) defeat of Botic van de Zandschulp to reach the fourth round on Saturday, but the Serb was fortunate not to receive a code violation after losing his cool.An incident in the second set might have proved very costly, with Djokovic carelessly sending a ball flying close to the head of a ball girl at the net. Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Djokovic and Rybakina in action, Osaka withdraws – live

Sinner battles cramp and heat in four-set victory Osaka withdraws before Inglis match | Email LukeVan de Zandschulp has only been broken once in the tournament himself, so Djokovic is unlikely to get anything for free there.*Van de Zandschulp 0-1 Djokovic (*denotes next server) Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Djokovic, Swiatek and Wawrinka in action, Osaka withdraws – live

Sinner battles cramp and heat in four-set victory Follow us on Bluesky | And you can also mail LukeVan de Zandschulp has only been broken once in the tournament himself, so Djokovic is unlikely to get anything for free there.*Van de Zandschulp 0-1 Djokovic (*denotes next server) Continue reading...

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69 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Van de Zandschulp v Djokovic, Kalinskaya v Swiatek – live

Third-round matches continue at Melbourne Park Follow us on Bluesky | And you can also mail LukePlay is yet to resume on the outside courts due to the extreme heat.Iga Swiatek, the No 2 seed in the women’s draw, is under way against Anna Kalinskaya on Margaret Court Arena. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Australian Open 2026: Novak Djokovic eases to clinical win over Francesco Maestrelli – as it happened

Ten-time winner beats Italian qualifier 6-3 6-2 6-2 in second roundSerbian could face Botic van de Zandschulp next at Melbourne ParkDjokovic to serve first Cries of “Nole!” as the living legend strides out onto a sunbathed Rod Laver Arena. He unpacks his bags in front of a knot of Serbian fans and pulls on a white crocodilian hat. Maestrelli is wearing his baseball cap backwards, like a Steve Buscemi meme. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Novak Djokovic eases into Australian Open third round with straight

Men’s No 4 beats Italian qualifier 6-3 6-2 6-2 Updates from day five at Melbourne Park Any thoughts? Get in touch with an emailDjokovic to serve first Cries of “Nole!” as the living legend strides out onto a sunbathed Rod Laver Arena. He unpacks his bags in front of a knot of Serbian fans and pulls on a white crocodilian hat. Maestrelli is wearing his baseball cap backwards, like a Steve Buscemi meme. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Australian Open 2026: Francesco Maestrelli v Novak Djokovic – live

Updates from day five at Melbourne Park Men’s No 4 faces Italian qualifier on Rod Laver Arena Any thoughts? Get in touch with an emailDjokovic to serve first Cries of “Nole!” as the living legend strides out onto a sunbathed Rod Laver Arena. He unpacks his bags in front of a knot of Serbian fans and pulls on a white crocodilian hat. Maestrelli is wearing his baseball cap backwards, like a Steve Buscemi meme. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Djokovic continues to make Australian Open history as tour’s endearing elder statesman

Serb showed off astounding movement in 100th win in Melbourne to begin his 22nd grand slam season in style The very first point of Novak Djokovic’s 2026 season offered an instant reminder of his enduring greatness. Djokovic started his first match of his Australian Open campaign, also his opening match of the season, by working his way through a breathless 17-stroke rally and then punctuating the exchange with a perfectly timed forehand winner. He could not help but chuckle at his own genius.That blazing start set the tone for a straightforward night inside Rod Laver Arena as Djokovic began his 22nd grand slam season with an effortless 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win over Spain’s Pedro Martínez. It was the Serb’s 100th win at the Australian Open, a feat he has also achieved at Wimbledon and Roland Garros. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Djokovic continues to make Australian Open history as tour’s elder statesman

Serb showed off astounding movement in 100th win in Melbourne to begin his 22nd grand slam season in style The very first point of Novak Djokovic’s 2026 season offered an instant reminder of his enduring greatness. Djokovic started his first match of his Australian Open campaign, also his opening match of the season, by working his way through a breathless 17-stroke rally and then punctuating the exchange with a perfectly timed forehand winner. He could not help but chuckle at his own genius.That blazing start set the tone for a straightforward night inside Rod Laver Arena as Djokovic began his 22nd grand slam season with an effortless 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win against Spain’s Pedro Martínez. It was the Serb’s 100th win at the Australian Open, a feat he has also achieved at Wimbledon and Roland Garros. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Australian Open 2026: Djokovic in action, Swiatek survives scare, Andreeva wins on day two – live

Live updates from the evening session at Melbourne Park Tennis civil war erupts | Follow on Bluesky | Mail LukeThat breaker seems to have taken place while my system was down, but we’re back in good working order now.Fearnley will be sick to have lost this, having led 3-0 in the fourth, but Majchrzak moves on to face Maroszan. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Australian Open 2026: Swiatek survives scare, Djokovic and Andreeva in action on day two – live

Live updates from the evening session at Melbourne Park Tennis civil war erupts | Follow on Bluesky | Mail DanielThat breaker seems to have taken place while my system was down, but we’re back in good working order now.Fearnley will be sick to have lost this, having led 3-0 in the fourth, but Majchrzak moves on to face Maroszan. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Australian Open 2026: Swiatek, Djokovic and Andreeva in action on day two – live

Live updates from the evening session at Melbourne Park Tennis civil war erupts | Follow on Bluesky | Mail DanielAndreeva and Vekic are out on Court Back with Fearnley, he holds for 6-5 in the fourth; can Majchrzak serve out for a breaker, or will scoreboard pressure get to him? Continue reading...

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