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Mensik had beaten Djokovic by the exact same margin in the first set of their only other meeting in Shanghai before losing in three sets.
Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam winner, now champions player rights through the PTPA, despite past controversies including anti-vaccination views and hosting events during COVID-19 lockdowns.
The International Tennis Federation (ITF), and International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) were also named as defendants in a series of actions in the United States, United Kingdom and the European Union.
On Instagram, Siya Kolisi posted a video of himself walking on a sand road and later he introduced none other than Roger Federer himself.
Drama unfolds at the Australian Open as defending champion Jannik Sinner secures his place in the final, while tennis legend Novak Djokovic's quest for a record 25th Grand Slam ends in a shock injury retirement.
Though Novak Djokovic has won the most grand slams in the men’s game with his tally of 24, he has not won one since 2023.
Novak Djokovic left the court to a mixture of boos and applause from the crowd as Germany's Zverev reached his first Melbourne final.
In a masterful display of tennis, Novak Djokovic turned back the clock to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in an electrifying four-set battle at the Australian Open, setting up a tantalising semi-final clash with Alexander Zverev.
An "emotional" Paula Badosa of Spain stunned the world number three American Coco Gauff 7-5, 6-4 on Rod Laver Arena and will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the last four.
The retired duo of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have won 22 and 20 grand slam titles respectively, but yet both rank ahead of Djokovic in the most important aspect of sport.
The 37-year-old tennis great Novak Djokovic refused to do a routine on-court interview after beating Jiri Lehecka in three sets on Rod Laver Arena to make the quarter-finals on Sunday evening.
Novak Djokovic appears to be growing into the tournament in an ominous sign for his rivals, as he pursues a record-extending 11th Melbourne crown and historic 25th Grand Slam title.
Should Carlos Alcaraz win the Australian Open, he will become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam - winning all four majors - in the Open Era.
"Novak Djokovic delivered his best performance yet at the 2024 Australian Open, powering into the last 16 with a vintage display, while injury forced Naomi Osaka to withdraw.
Teenage tennis sensation Jakub Mensik, ranked 48th, delivered a stunning upset at the Australian Open, defeating sixth-seeded Casper Ruud in four sets. The 19-year-old Czech's powerful victory marks a significant moment for tennis's new generation, as he joins fellow teenager Joao Fonseca in toppling top-10 players at this year's tournament
Novak Djokovic beat 107th-ranked American Nishesh Basavareddy to advance to the second round of the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic begins his bid for Grand Slam history later on a blockbuster day two at the Australian Open and Jannik Sinner starts the defence of the trophy he won 12 months ago.
He may be 37 but Novak Djokovic can never be written off on Melbourne Park's blue hardcourts, where he has enjoyed enormous success.
Novak Djokovic has claimed that he was "poisoned" by lead and mercury in his food while he was briefly held in Melbourne in 2022.
Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic chases his 100th ATP Tour title as the Australian Open gets under way on Sunday.
World number one Jannik Sinner will play Nicolas Jarry in his first Australian Open match, while Novak Djokovic is on a collision course to meet Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals.
IOL Sport takes a look at five potential winners of the first Grand Slam of the year, which begins this coming Sunday.
On a day when rising stars Mirra Andreeva and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard underlined their potential, Novak Djokovic cruised past fellow veteran Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-3 in 72 minutes.
Andy Murray was often regarded as one of the big-four alongside Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal despite winning just three grand slams. That’s perhaps the reason why the partnership between Murray and Nadal came as such a shock.
Rafael Nadal said he hoped to be a ‘good ambassador’ for tennis in the years to come and was not afraid to begin his retirement.