Novak Djokovic poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup trophy on Brighton Beach in Melbourne Novak Djokovic is facing a spell out after sustaining a muscle tear on route to his ninth Australian Open title. The Serbian breezed past Daniil Medvedev (7-5, 6-2, 6-2) in Melbourne on Sunday to clinch his 18th Grand Slam and maintain a perfect record in […]

Gordi had her mic drop moment, unfortunately it came on social media instead of centre court. The singer-songwriter copped heavy criticism for her performance of the national anthem ahead of the Australian Open men’s final on Sunday night, as viewers took issue with her lack of energy. She also fluffed the most important line, singing “for we are young and […]

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Novak Djokovic came up with the perfect response to media criticism after winning a staggering NINTH Australian Open… it is going to be very difficult to stop the superb Serb from rewriting tennis history Novak Djokovic swept Daniil Medvedev aside to win his ninth Australian Open  The Serb had been cast under the spotlight during five weeks in Melbourne  The […]

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic discusses injury issues When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights.You can unsubscribe at any time. Novak Djokovic made a “huge statement” to his rivals […]

Jake Michaels is a Melbourne-based sports writer who covers everything from Aussie Rules to Formula One, basketball to boxing. He joined ESPN in June, 2013 and works as an Associate Editor, covering sport in Australia and around the world. MELBOURNE, Australia — The smile on Novak Djokovic’s face after smashing an overhead backhand volley past Daniil Medvedev to secure a […]

Novak Djokovic says he will channel his focus on winning more Grand Slam titles after landing his ninth Australian Open to move two majors shy of longtime rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on the all-time men’s list. The 33-year-old, who confirmed he had indeed suffered a torn abdominal muscle earlier in the event, produced a hard-court masterclass to end […]

Novak Djokovic has defended his Australian Open crown for the third straight year with a dominant straight sets win over world No. 4 Daniil Medvedev. The world No. 1’s experience was the clear difference, with Djokovic weathering all kinds of challenges to seal the 7-5 6-2 6-2 win, and his ninth Australian Open title. The incredible victory keeps Djokovic’s immaculate Australian Open finals record intact as […]

Novak Djokovic secured a record-extending ninth Australian Open crown on Sunday with a straight-sets win against Daniil Medvedev. World No 1 Djokovic remains unbeaten in finals at the year’s first Grand Slam, and even the threat of Medvedev’s form – with 20 consecutive tour-level wins coming into Sunday’s showpiece match – was not enough to trouble the defending champion in […]

Novak Djokovic shrugged off the challenge of Daniil Medvedev to win a record ninth Austraian Open title and maintain his unbeaten record in finals in Melbourne. Djokovic, the world No. 1 from Serbia, looked set for one of the biggest challenges he would face to extend his dominance Down Under but he was simply too strong for Medvedev in a […]