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January 15, 2025 3:40 PM

Djokovic battles past another debutant to advance at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic once again found himself tested by a first-time Grand Slam competitor at the Australian Open. After a four-set battle with 19-year-old Nishesh Basavareddy in the opening round, Djokovic overcame another spirited challenge from 21-year-old qualifier Jaime Faria, securing a 6-1, 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2 victory on Wednesday. Similar to his opener against Basavareddy, Djokovic faced resistance from his younger opponent but eventually took control to secure a comfortable win. The 37-year-old...

January 12, 2025 12:32 PM

Rain wreaks havoc on opening day of Australian Open

Organisers cancelled five singles matches as persistent rain washed out a large chunk of play on the opening day of the Australian Open on Sunday, disappointing the large crowds who had flocked to Melbourne Park. Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, teenager Mirra Andreeva, Donna Vekic and Arthur Fils all reached the second round after matches played on the three showcourts which have roofs, but less than an hour's play was possible outside by early evening. Five of the 32 scheduled singles matches ...

January 10, 2025 9:54 AM

Djokovic says he was ‘poisoned’ during 2022 Melbourne detention

Novak Djokovic was "poisoned" by the food he ingested while detained during his 2022 Australian Open visa saga, the former world number one told GQ in an interview released on Thursday. The Serbian 24-times major winner had his visa cancelled ahead of the tournament following days of drama over Australia's COVID-19 entry rules and his unvaccinated status, and was detained in a Melbourne hotel shared with asylum-seekers. "I realised that in that hotel in Melbourne I was fed with some food that ...