Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is not getting carried away after cruising past World No. 6 Andrey Rublev on Wednesday at the Australian Open.

[Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) title is [Tommy Paul](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/tommy-paul/pl56/overview), now up to a career-high No. Now you have a list of maybe four or five young players that are knocking on the door of the top level. [It is] tough to compare because I've been fortunate to really live through a lot of success at the [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview). There are set to be 10 Americans in the Top 50 of the Pepperstone ATP Rankings on Monday, and the 92-time tour-level titlist Djokovic welcomed the emergence of a strong group of players from a nation that will host 11 tour-level events in 2023. We want to see young, successful players that are coming from a big country like [the United States], of course.” “Look, [the United States] is an extremely important country for our sport,” said the 92-time tour-level titlist. 6 [Andrey Rublev](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/andrey-rublev/re44/overview) on Wednesday night in Melbourne. “[It is a] first [Grand Slam] semi-final for him, so of course he doesn't have much to lose. “I've been in this situation in so many times in my life, in my career, [and] never lost a semi-final at the It will be a maiden tour-level meeting between the two, but Djokovic does not expect any surprises when he lines up against the American on Friday on [Rod Laver](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rod-laver/l058/overview) Arena. “So far, I have a perfect score on Australian hard courts [this year], in Adelaide and here. That is definitely something that I want in this moment.

The nine-time champion's victory set up a last-four clash with American Tommy Paul.

She deserves to be here and deserves to see me win big matches’. It wasn’t the prettiest match ever today but it was how I needed to play the match. “It was awesome,” he said. I had to just put in as many returns as I could. Overall I think the scoreline in the first two sets doesn’t speak the truth of the match. I think it’s even cooler if I do play (Djokovic).

Djokovic has been interviewed by Schett following all of his matches so far at the Australian Open, and viewers were surprised when the retired former No 7 ...

Probably against Dimitrov and in the second round a little bit but the last two matches I've been really strong in the important moments of the match." But Djokovic was quick to admit that he hadn't been dominant across the entire fortnight so far when Schett suggested that he didn't appear tight in the important moments of his matches. The fourth seed complete his usual post-match interview with Barabara Schett but surprised the retired pro when he gave her a bunch of flowers before going on air.

The Serbian was again in superb form, painting the lines consistently in a 6-1 6-2 6-4 victory over fifth seed Andrey Rublev on Rod Laver Arena to set up a semi ...

It wasn’t the prettiest match ever today but it was how I needed to play the match. I had to just put in as many returns as I could. Then I ask the chair umpire to react. I couldn’t ask for a better situation to be in at the moment.” “If somebody steps over the line and starts making comments that are not related to support of the other player, he just wants to provoke and insult, then stepping over the line is something that I react to. “So far I have a perfect score in Australian hard courts, in Adelaide and here.

Gareth Richman testing the Asics FF3 Novak tennis shoes during the Asics Tennis Summit 2022 at Puente Romano Tennis Club in Marbella, Spain. / Andy Astfalk. I ...

The only minor difference is a tailored fit to Novak’s feet (usually, professionals customise their footwear in all sorts of ways - either cosmetically updated or a hybrid/bespoke made). The uppers with their textured design double as a durable protective barrier and ventilate your feet effectively at the same time. So, how do they perform in the hands (or feet) of an experienced club player like myself? The process involves ASICS own specialist sport science HQ in Japan and years of research, whilst fusing the brands ”sound body, sound mind“mantra into its core development. Once that is established, concept sketching on specific athletic movement coupled with technics of the shoe are created. Yet it wasn’t always easy to nail down the tennis star. It should also reduces stress on the body by 7 per cent, according to the brand. I also played outside alot on uneven surfaces which helped challenge my joints to be more adaptable”, explained the tennis ace at the ASICS Tennis Summit. Now, the new Not only that, but it includes a ground-beaking unique three section sole system helping players to brake and rebound better off all angles. ”I’ve really enjoyed the process. “I skied alot when I was a kid and also competed in a few races.

Djokovic has not been beaten at Melbourne Park since 2018 - part of a 39-match winning run in Australia - and has now matched the sequence of victories of ...

I probably have a better chance of winning if it's Rublev, but to play Novak here in Australia would be awesome.' It wasn't the prettiest match ever today but it was how I needed to play the match. Overall I think the scoreline in the first two sets doesn't speak the truth of the match. I think it's even cooler if I do play (Djokovic). I had to just put in as many returns as I could. I love playing in these conditions, on this court.

Novak Djokovic and his family have now become directly embroiled in the Russia protest issues bubbling at the Australian Open.

[appeared on social media](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MCPYdm8kZM) - from a user calling himself Aussie Cossack - showing Srdjan Djokovic, the father of the nine-time Australian Open champion, with the Russian fans. 50 bullets in Novak’s chest.” The Djokovic family is never far from controversy and the No.4 seed was again heckled during his quarter-final win over Andrey Rublev on Wednesday night. The Ukrainian ambassador has already condemned scenes he branded a “disgrace” at Melbourne Park on Wednesday where Serbian and Russian fans were seen chanting together and holdings flags. All four men were evicted.” It’s such a disgrace.”

Novak Djokovic was facing more controversy today after his outspoken father Srdjan was filmed posing with a Russian flag that has Vladimir Putin's face ...

Among the Serbian flags there is a Russian flag, Putin, Z-symbol, so called Donetsk People Republic flag. ‘It’s a full package. After watching his son's quarter-final win at the Australian Open he was seen posing with a Russian flag featuring Vladimir Putin's face [Novak Djokovic](/sport/novak_djokovic/index.html) is facing more controversy after his outspoken father Srdan was filmed posing with a Russian flag that has Vladimir [Putin](/news/vladimir_putin/index.html)’s face emblazoned on it. [Youtube](/sciencetech/youtube/index.html) shows Srdan posing alongside the flag and a sympathiser who shouts ‘Long Live Russia!’. Novak Djokovic's father is seen posing with a Russian flag featuring Vladimir Putin's face while a supporter shouts: 'Long live Russia!'

Djokovic beat Russia's Andrey Rublev, who is playing as a neutral athlete, in front of a packed house at the Rod Laver Arena before police got involved outside ...

I wish, I would like, and I would love to play. [Novak Djokovic ](http://www.inews.co.uk/topic/novak-djokovic?ico=in-line_link)had just equalled Andre Agassi’s record with a 26th match win in a row in Melbourne, beating No 5 seed [Andrey Rublev](https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-andrey-rublev-australian-open-2023-heckler-2105022?ico=in-line_link). Hopefully we’ll be able to play. [the ban on Russian and Belarusian players](https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2022-russian-players-ban-uk-government-all-england-club-1595520?ico=in-line_link), a decision that put them [at odds with the other three grand slams and the professional tours last summer](https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-russia-ban-british-tennis-authorities-expelled-tour-fines-2015063?ico=in-line_link). [may lead officials to think that continuing the blanket ban would send a stronger message](https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/australian-open-2023-wimbledon-ban-russians-belarusians-dominate-2102547?ico=in-line_link) to fans wishing to use the event to display support for the invasion. [Australian Open](http://www.inews.co.uk/topic/australian-open?ico=in-line_link) after they sang chants and held up flags supporting [Russia](http://www.inews.co.uk/topic/russia?ico=in-line_link) and [Vladimir Putin](http://www.inews.co.uk/topic/vladimir-putin?ico=in-line_link) on the steps of the Rod Laver Arena.

Four fans were evicted from the grounds of the Australian Open for displaying Russian flags and chanting Putin's name on Wednesday night.

While posing with Srdan, the man with the flag also sends a message of greeting to Alexander Zaldostanov “from Melbourne Australia to our brothers in Moscow”. “The Russian empire has had its flag banned. This is an attack on honour and dignity. As he leaves, he appears to say to the man “zivejli Russiyani”, an apparent show of support for the Russian cause. This is an attack on freedom in Australia. We continue to work closely with event security and law enforcement agencies.”

A video shows Srdjan Djokovic with the group shortly after his son Novak had defeated Russia's Andrey Rublev in straight sets.

“It’s a full package,” said Myroshnychenko. This is an attack on honour and dignity. “The Russian empire has had its flag banned. This is an attack on freedom in Australia. Alexander Zalostanov is the president of the Night Wolves – a motorcycle gang based in Moscow who have been described as “Putin’s Angels”. The guards do not interevene as perhaps 10 fans chant, “We love Putin.”

Srdjan Djokovic filmed telling pro-Putin supporters 'long live Russian citizens'; footage follows arrest of pro-Russian fans at Australian Open.

This is racism. This is an attack on honour and dignity. This is an attack on freedom in Australia. This is discrimination. In the video, posted by Aussie Cossack on to YouTube, Srdjan Djokovic appears to say “zivjeli Russiyani” or “long live Russian citizens” before he leaves. “This is about honour and dignity now.

Russian flags have been banned from the tournament in Melbourne but were seen being waved during Djokovic's clash with Andrey Rublev earlier this week.

We continue to work closely with event security and law enforcement agencies." Following the controversy, a statement was released by Tennis Australia, condemning the Putin support. 1, after his father was pictured with pro-Putin Russians outside the Rod Laver Arena.

Novak Djokovic was handed a message taped to a drink bottle · Unfolded early in quarter-final win over Russian Andrey Rublev ...

Novak Djokovic is once again the talk of the Australian Open after footage emerged of the fourth seed receiving a message taped to his water bottle from his entourage (pictured, reading the message) [complained of a fan who was 'drunk out of his mind'](/sport/tennis/article-11653227/Novak-Djokovic-LOSES-loudmouth-tennis-fan-Australian-Open.html) in the early rounds. [Novak Djokovic](/sport/novak_djokovic/index.html) is once again the talk of the [Australian Open](/sport/australian_open/index.html) after footage emerged of the fourth seed receiving a message taped to his water bottle from his entourage during his quarter-final win over Russian [Andrey Rublev](/sport/andrey-rublev/index.html) on Wednesday. The water bottle Djokovic received from his team armed with a message - what was written remains unknown - Novak Djokovic was handed a message taped to a drink bottle Another controversy surrounds Djokovic at the Australian Open - with Serbian superstar pictured receiving a sachet taped to his water bottle during win over Andrey Rublev

Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan is filmed posing for pictures with supporters of Russia president Vladimir Putin at the Australian Open.

We continue to work closely with event security and law enforcement agencies." Chanting support for Russia, some had Serbia's flag wrapped around their shoulders. Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan has been filmed posing for pictures with supporters of Russia president Vladimir Putin at the Australian Open.

A group gathered on the steps outside Rod Laver Arena following Djokovic's quarter-final victory over Russian Andrey Rublev.

We continue to work closely with event security and law enforcement agencies.” Djokovic Sr then makes a comment to the man, which is translated on the video as “long live the Russians”. And a post on a pro-Russian YouTube channel shows Srdjan Djokovic standing with a man holding the Putin flag and wearing a T-shirt with the pro-war Z symbol on it.

Novak Djokovic made it a record-equalling 26 wins in a row at the Australian Open with a 6-1 6-2 6-4 victory over Andrey Rublev in the quarter-finals; ...

I was really excited to see her and have her here." "I was actually, when I first heard, pretty nervous because we've had a good thing going here and I didn't really want to change anything. I couldn't ask for a better situation to be in at the moment." "After that, I heard him, but he was supporting Rublev. Maybe not first time, second time, but after that, yes, then I ask the chair umpire to react. "So far, I have a perfect score in Australian hard courts, in Adelaide and here.

Novak Djokovic's father has appeared in a Pro-Russia video at the Australian Open.

[Ukraine](/latest/ukraine) tennis player Marta Kostyuk has been left stunned by [Novak Djokovic](/latest/novak-djokovic)’s father posing in a pro- [Russia](/latest/russia) video. "I'm gonna keep going. Footage emerged in the early hours of Thursday morning showing Srdjan taking pictures with a group, one of which was holding a [Russia](https://www.express.co.uk/latest/russia) flag. [Ukraine](https://www.express.co.uk/latest/ukraine), Russian and Belarusian players were banned at Wimbledon. [Russia](https://www.express.co.uk/latest/russia) at a time when war continues to devastate her homeland. [Ukraine](https://www.express.co.uk/latest/ukraine) tennis player Kostyuk, taking to social media, has been left stunned by the incident.

The father of tennis ace Novak Djokovic, Srdjan Djokovic, is under fire after appearing to pose with Pro-Kremlin supporters and proclaiming “long live the ...

Victoria Police intervened and are continuing to question them,” Tennis Australia said in a statement. Not them doing all of that openly while the security at the “They’re keeping him in captivity. [YouTube video posted by Aussie Cossack,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MCPYdm8kZM&ab_channel=AussieCossack) Djokovic Sr makes his way through a crowd appearing to join a pro-Russian demonstration. “Zivejli” is a Serbocroat word meaning “cheers” while “Russiyani” refers to Russian citizens, and the phrase that is translated by the channel as “long live the Russians”. As he leaves he appears to say “zivejli Russiyani” roughly translated as “long live the Russians” to a man wearing the a t-shirt emblazoned with the “Z” symbol - used to signify support for Russia’s invasion of

The Serbian plays Tommy Paul in the Australian Open semi-finals on Friday while Stefanos Tsitsipas takes on Karen Khachanov.

“Every single thing you try to do on the court takes a lot of effort. I’m very happy to be out on the court. I’m very happy to be performing. “The coaches have been telling us, ‘We need new Americans, we need new Americans’. I feel good on the court, better and better as the tournament progresses. I think we all want it pretty bad for ourselves, but we want it for US tennis, too.”

Novak Djokovic's former coach, Boris Becker, has claimed that noisy crowds and hecklers will only spur Novak Djokovic on at the Australian Open.

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A group gathered on the steps outside Rod Laver Arena following Djokovic's quarter-final victory over Russian Andrey Rublev.

We continue to work closely with event security and law enforcement agencies.” Djokovic Sr then makes a comment to the man, which is translated on the video as “long live the Russians”. And a post on a pro-Russian YouTube channel shows Srdjan Djokovic standing with a man holding the Putin flag and wearing a T-shirt with the pro-war Z symbol on it.

Tennis Australia have warned Srdjan Djokovic after the father of the nine-time Australian Open champion was filmed posing for pictures alongside a group ...

We continue to work closely with event security and law enforcement agencies.” While Srdjan Djokovic poses for pictures, the man also appears to shout: “Long live Russia”. Srdjan Djokovic’s encounter with the group while he was leaving the Rod Laver Arena has led to a statement from Tennis Australia reminding “players and their teams” of their responsibilities.

As Novak Djokovic prepares for his 44th career Grand Slam semi-final tomorrow he opened he cleared the confusion around a mysterious object first seen ...

A Tennis Australia statement read: “Four people in the crowd leaving the stadium revealed inappropriate flags and symbols and threatened security guards. The chant “Serbia, Russia” could also be heard. A video emerged on social media from the world No.5's match against Enzo Couacaud in the second round in Melbourne. A clip featuring Russian supporters shows them chanting Putin's name, whilst also parading their flag. “I thank the Australian Open because they allowed me to use them even though other companies sponsor the tournament, so that’s why you don’t see Waterdrop’s logo. During his latest campaign at Melbourne Park, much scrutiny has been placed on the Serb’s troublesome hamstring, which seemed to hamper him throughout his opening rounds.