Novak Djokovic dismisses wrist concerns ahead of Australian Open defence
Novak Djokovic is optimistic his wrist problems are behind him as he prepares to start his bid for an 11th Australian Open title.
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Watch: Novak Djokovic's Stunned Reaction To Steve Smith's Tennis Skills Is Viral
Australia batter Steve Smith is considered to one of the top cricketers in the world right now but it was his tennis skills that left everyone at the Rod Lever Arena in Melbourne stunned. Smith was part of a charity game involving Novak Djokovic ahead of the Australian Open and his skills left even the 24-time Grand Slam winner surprised. Novak delivered a straight serve aimed at Smith's body but the Australian cricketer showed good footwork to return the ball perfectly as it landed inside the court. Novak was stunned by the skill Smith showed and he even gave him a small bow to show his appreciation.
Novak Djokovic faces qualifier; tough test for Iga Swiatek as draw made for Australian Open
Novak Djokovic will begin his quest for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title and 25th Grand Slam crown overall against a qualifier, while top-ranked Iga Swiatek faces a tricky test against 2020 champion Sofia Kenin, after the draw on Thursday.
Australian Open draw: Osaka, Gauff could meet in 4th round - ESPN
MELBOURNE, Australia — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek will face 2020 champion Sofia Kenin in the first round and potentially 2016 winner Angelique Kerber or Danielle Collins in the second in a tough start to her bid for a first Australian Open title.
Dogged De Minaur leads local charge at Australian Open
MELBOURNE : While injured Nick Kyrgios will be a vocal presence on the sidelines of the Australian Open, it will be the home nation's quiet achiever Alex de Minaur carrying the main weight of fans' expectations on court.
Novak Djokovic To Jannik Sinner: Five Men To Watch At The Australian Open
Novak Djokovic is targeting an 11th Australian Open title and in the absence of injured Rafael Nadal several younger players are out to stop him. Here's a list of five men to watch when the first Grand Slam of the year begins on Sunday:
Alcaraz has sights set on Djokovic and number one spot at Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz is raring to go at the Australian Open where he will seek to dethrone holder Novak Djokovic and secure a third Grand Slam triumph that would see him reclaim the world number one spot.
Novak Djokovic Must Defy Wrist Injury, Carlos Alcaraz Threat At Australian Open
Novak Djokovic is once again red-hot favourite at the Australian Open as he chases an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title, but a wrist problem and the emergence of Carlos Alcaraz puts his all-conquering reign under threat. The 36-year-old from Serbia defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in last year's final for a record-extending 10th Melbourne crown then added the French and US Open titles to his collection in 2023. But he lost a pulsating Wimbledon final to Alcaraz, who is a different player to the one that last graced the Australian hard courts as an 18-year-old ranked outside the top 30.