Djokovic defends Aussie Open quarantine stance, says he is misconstrued
World number one Novak Djokovic hits back at criticism of his letter to Australian Open chief Craig Tiley in which he suggested easing quarantine restrictions.
"I think about winning more Slams and breaking records, of course. And most of my attention and my energy from this day forward, until I retire from tennis, is going to be directed in majors, trying to win more major trophies," Djokovic said.
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Novak Djokovic says criticism of his actions and opinions frustrates him after picking up his ninth Australian Open title.The world number one never strays too far from a headline, and picked up his 18th Grand Slam title in Melbourne.
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Parading his trophy next to Brighton Beach's famous Bathing Boxes on Monday, Novak Djokovic celebrated his ninth Melbourne Park title at the Australian Open, a win made all the "sweeter" with all the challenges he faced both on and off the court.
Tennis Australia director Craig Tiley reflects on a largely successful Australian Open tournament despite tough COVID restrictions and financial strains.
All 507 Australian Open players and staff who stayed at a quarantine hotel where a worker contracted COVID-19 have tested negative and been cleared to participate in the Grand Slam, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Friday (February 5).
Australian Open chief Craig Tiley says the tournament will begin on Feb. 8 despite more than 500 players and support staff needing to isolate following a positive COVID-19 case.
Craig Tiley says the Australian Open will begin on Feb. 8 despite more than 500 players and support staff needing to isolate following a positive COVID-19 case.
After a successful run to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, Taiwanese tennis player Hsieh Su-wei found herself with more attention than she was expecting. The funny, quirky, and food loving 35-year-old instantly became the breakout hit of the tournament.
The efforts of Australian Open organisers to make the tournament happen will come to fruition when the year's first grand slam begins on February 8.The players have all completed two weeks of..
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