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'Not really tennis fans' - Matteo Berrettini hits back at abusive supporter after Australian Open win over Gael Monfils

Matteo Berrettini hit back at a heckling fan following his Australian Open quarter-final win over Gael Monfils. Berrettini became the first Italian man to reach the semi-finals in Melbourne but was made to work hard for the victory. Ad/> Monfils roared back to level the scores from two sets down and send the match to a decider, much to the delight of the crowd, a number of whom were fully behind the Frenchman's attempted comeback.

Australian Open day nine

MELBOURNE : Highlights of the ninth day of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday:

Novak Djokovic retirement fears raised with 'it very difficult for him to continue'

Novak Djokovic could be forced to get vaccinated or retire. The world No 1 looked set to miss the Australian Open when it became mandatory for all players to be fully jabbed but was granted a medical exemption by Tennis Australia. But the Immigration Minister decided to cancel his visa on the grounds that his presence could "excite anti-vax" sentiment and he was booted out of the country on the eve of the tournament.

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