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Novak Djokovic Joins Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner In Melbourne Round Two But Nick Kyrgios Out

Novak Djokovic survived a scare in his quest for tennis history before joining Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner in the second round of the Australian Open on Monday. But home favourite Nick Kyrgios will not join them as the combustible Australian failed to clear the first hurdle, swearing and in pain. In the women's draw, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff powered through with minimum fuss as they seek to dethrone two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. On a blockbuster second day in Melbourne, Djokovic lost the first set to 107th-ranked American Nishesh Basavareddy in the prime-time evening match on Rod Laver Arena.

Novak Djokovic Left Gobsmacked By Marcus Stoinis' Bizarre Dismissal In BBL. Video Viral

Serbia icon and tennis sensation Novak Djokovic had a priceless reaction during the BBL clash between Stars and Renegades in the Melbourne derby. Glenn Maxwell produced a memorable 90 off 52 balls to steer the Stars to victory. But it was Djokovic's reaction to captain Marcus Stoinis' dismissal that stole the show in the first innings. Djokovic, who is in Melbourne these days hoping to extend his record 10 Australian Open triumphs, was present during the BBL clash on Sunday at the Marvel Stadium. On the third ball of the eighth over, Stoinis launched the ball high in the air while trying to clear the boundary rope. The timing was a bit off as the ball eventually landed in the hands of Kane Williamson at long-on.

Andy Murray says coaching has been ‘pretty demanding’

Andy Murray admits coaching is more demanding than he expected but he believes he can help Novak Djokovic win more grand-slam titles.

Aryna Sabalenka, Alexander Zverev In The Spotlight As Australian Open Begins

Aryna Sabalenka will begin her quest for a historic third consecutive Australian Open crown when the first Grand Slam of the year begins on Sunday. The Belarusian world number one headlines the evening session on the main Rod Laver Arena in a potentially tricky encounter with 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens at 7:00 pm (0800 GMT). Men's second seed Alexander Zverev rounds off the first night against the dangerous Lucas Pouille of France, who made the semi-finals at Melbourne Park in 2019 before losing to eventual champion Novak Djokovic.