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Fired-Up Novak Djokovic Sends Australian Open Warning, Naomi Osaka Bows Out Injured

A "very hot-headed" Novak Djokovic produced a vintage display to join Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open last 16 on Friday, but Naomi Osaka's bid for a third Melbourne crown is over with injury. Also on day six, women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka "pushed to the limit" to set up an intriguing showdown with teenage talent Mirra Andreeva. Red-hot Coco Gauff was an emphatic winner once again to underline her title credentials. Djokovic, who is chasing a record-extending 11th Melbourne title and historic 25th Grand Slam crown, is on a collision course with Alcaraz in the quarter-finals.

Fired-up Djokovic sends Melbourne warning, Osaka bows out injured

A “hot-headed” Novak Djokovic sent an Australian Open warning to join Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in the last 16 on Friday, but Naomi Osaka’s bid for a third Melbourne crown is over with injury.

Aryna Sabalenka Battles On, Coco Gauff Eyes Naomi Osaka Clash In Australian Open 3rd Round

Aryna Sabalenka stayed on track for an Australian Open hat-trick Friday, while later Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka can set up a blockbuster clash and Novak Djokovic steps up his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title. Women's number one Sabalenka was made to work hard behind a faltering serve before beating Denmark's Clara Tauson in straight sets in the third round on Rod Laver Arena. Sabalenka was broken four straight times at the start of the match but somehow clung on to win 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 after more than two hours of attritional tennis.

Australian Open 2025: Day Six highlights, results

MELBOURNE : Highlights of the sixth day of the Australian Open on Friday (all times GMT):

Brazil's teen sensation Fonseca a winner despite Australian Open loss

MELBOURNE : Endless queues outside Melbourne Park's 1573 Arena on a sunny Thursday afternoon gave casual fans the impression that a Grand Slam champion was in action, but a quick peek inside revealed the carnival atmosphere and explained the interest.

Record-setting Djokovic trumps Federer on way to Melbourne third round

Novak Djokovic dropped a set but regrouped to reach the Australian Open third round on Wednesday and in doing so surpass fellow great Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam singles matches played.

First Time Since 1968: Novak Djokovic Overtakes Roger Federer To Script Never-Before-Seen Record

Novak Djokovic said Wednesday he was "blessed" and "very thrilled" after surpassing Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam singles matches played on his way into the Australian Open third round. The 37-year-old faced stiff resistance from fearless Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria before winning 6-1, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena to set up a clash with Czech 26th seed Tomas Machac. It was Djokovic's 430th Slam contest to claim sole ownership of most singles matches played, men or women, in the Open era ahead of Federer (429) and Serena Williams (423).

Jacob Fearnley has Australian Open tie suspended as tennis court is flooded in peak of summer

Scots ace Jacob Fearnley has seen his stunning Australian Open campaign temporarily halted by the weather.

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Fired-Up Novak Djokovic Sends Australian Open Warning, Naomi Osaka Bows Out Injured

Fired-up Djokovic sends Melbourne warning, Osaka bows out injured

Aryna Sabalenka Battles On, Coco Gauff Eyes Naomi Osaka Clash In Australian Open 3rd Round

Australian Open 2025: Day Six highlights, results

Brazil's teen sensation Fonseca a winner despite Australian Open loss

Record-setting Djokovic trumps Federer on way to Melbourne third round

First Time Since 1968: Novak Djokovic Overtakes Roger Federer To Script Never-Before-Seen Record

Jacob Fearnley has Australian Open tie suspended as tennis court is flooded in peak of summer