Why tennis owes Zverev nothing, despite what Djokovic thinks
Last summer, crowds gave Alexander Zverev frosty receptions in the face of allegations of domestic abuse. This year, ED BOURKE writes, tennis has been “very, very kind” to his reputation.
Last summer, crowds gave Alexander Zverev frosty receptions in the face of allegations of domestic abuse. This year, ED BOURKE writes, tennis has been “very, very kind” to his reputation.
The crowds at Melbourne Park have been out of control for years, and Friday’s disgraceful booing of the Australian Open’s greatest-ever player marked a new low for the “happy slam”, writes Julian Linden.
When Novak Djokovic comes to Australia, there’s no shortage of drama that follows. But is this how it all ends for the master of Melbourne Park? SCOTT GULLAN with the analysis.
We may have seen the last of Novak Djokovic at Melbourne Park, with the 10-time champion uncertain if he’ll be able to return as injury concerns mount up after retiring against Alexander Zverev.
By the time Tony Jones arrived at Melbourne Park on Saturday, he knew his “banter” with Serbian fans on Friday had blown up in his face. SCOTT GULLAN goes inside what happened next.
No tennis player is better at harnessing his emotions than Novak Djokovic. And the latest perceived slight against him could be weaponised on his record-breaking quest, writes CALLUM DICK.
Veteran Channel 9 broadcaster Tony Jones can now add Novak Djokovic to his impressive portfolio of awkward interviews, high-profile feuds and mind-melting gaffes. These are TJ’s career ‘highlights’.
Novak Djokovic says ‘insulting’ comments by broadcaster Tony Jones made a ‘mockery’ of him and Serbian fans, and was the reason he refused an on-court interview after his win over Jiri Lehecka.
Years before he became one of the greatest players in tennis history, Novak Djokovic was ready to quit the sport. This is what went down.
Novak Djokovic’s wife, Jelena, has revealed a crucial moment where the superstar wavered over his future in tennis.
He had it almost all his way on the court, but Novak Djokovic’s biggest battle during his third-round win at the Australian Open came with a heckler from the crowd. Here’s how he responded.
Novak Djokovic reveals why a gun teenager could be one of the most important figures in the sport despite his elimination from Melbourne Park.
The controversial new coaching pods at the Australian Open have the full support of Novak Djokovic, but the Serbian is wary of its future and what it could entail for those on the court.
Novak Djokovic has hailed the influence of new coach Andy Murray as he chases an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title. Will the rivals turned allies form a successful duo?
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