Serbian icon Novak Djokovic was full of praise for a new innovation at the Australian Open earlier this week, however, he has now U-turned on his stance.

Coco Gauff and two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka have moved closer to another semifinal showdown at the Australian Open. Gauff eliminated 2021 U.S.

Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff roll to Australian Open's 4th round. Naomi Osaka retires due to injury and Jessica Pegula was upset in the third round.

Naomi Osaka, a two-time champion in Australia, stopped playing because of a strained abdominal muscle after dropping the first set of her match against Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Belinda Bencic.

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are some of the prominent players who will be in action on the sixth day in Melbourne.

Novak Djokovic is one of several players to voice their concerns over the introduction of 'coaching pods' at the Australian Open – with one star even claiming he "hates" the new development

Aryna Sabalenka's quest to make history and defend her title at the Australian Open remains on track after she beat Clara Tauson 7-6 6-4 to move into the last 16, while Novak Djokovic also progressed in another eventful day at Melbourne Park.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can set up a blockbuster quarter-final when the Australian Open enters the fourth round on Sunday

MELBOURNE - Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka shrugged off a shaky display to fight her way into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 victory over Clara Tauson on Jan 17.

Aryna Sabalenka has flattered to deceive so far this season while Clara Tauson is in strong form and tennis tipster thinks the Dane will keep it competitive at the Australian Open

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.

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a forehand return to Clara Tauson of Denmark during ... tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after defeating Tomas Machac ...