Craig Tiley flags Australian Open security warning Only the flags of those players competing will be allowed on display at this year's Australian Open, while Russian and Belarusian flags are banned altogether. AAP · Jan 6, 2024
Novak Djokovic accused of "raising violence" as complaint lodged over French Open stunt Novak Djokovic wrote a message on a camera lens at the French open saying "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia", a move which has been widely condemned due to rising tensions in the region Daily Mirror · May 31, 2023
What did Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic say about the Kosovo protests? Why is it controversial? The tennis superstar said Kosovo was the "heart of Serbia" despite it being recognised as a sovereign state 15 years ago. ABC News · May 30, 2023
Why Wimbledon’s reversal of their ban on Russian players is good for players, fans and the tennis sports industry Can Wimbledon 2023 regain its status as the number one grand slam on the tennis tour? It certainly has the potential to achieve this status with the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club’s (AELTC) reversing its ban on Russian and Belarusian tennis players. The Conversation · May 22, 2023
Russian Orthodox choir denounces group of men wearing pro-war Z symbol shirts at Sydney Town Hall event Several men wearing shirts with the letter Z — a symbol representing support for Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine — gathered at the front of Sydney Town Hall following a performance of the Russian Orthodox Male Choir. ABC News · May 2, 2023
Novak Djokovic reveals emotional pain after his father misses Australian Open final victory After claiming a 10th Australian Open crown, Novak Djokovic says it was tough not having his father in his courtside box to support him during the straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final. ABC News · Jan 29, 2023
Tearful Novak Djokovic hails ‘biggest victory’ of his life in Australian Open Serb equals Nadal record a year after Australia deportation and says: ‘Only my team and family know what I have been through’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2023
‘Not his fault’: Novak Djokovic defends father after video with Putin supporters Djokovic said his father thought he was posing for pictures with Serbian fans and said the situation was ‘misinterpreted’ The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2023
Novak Djokovic vs Stefanos Tsitsipas - LIVE: Australian Open result as emotional Djokovic wins 22nd grand slam Follow live reaction as Djokovic triumphed 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 over Tsitsipas to equal Rafael Nadal’s men’s singles grand slam titles record The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2023
It’s Unclear If Novak Djokovic’s Dad Will Watch The AO Final After Posing W/ Russian Supporters Novak says the event has been interpreted in “a really wrong way”. Pedestrian.tv · Jan 29, 2023
Australian Open director Craig Tiley calls on tennis, other sports to do more to support Ukrainian athletes Australian Open director Craig Tiley defends the decision to ban Russian flags from Melbourne Park, and sends a message to his sport to provide more support and financial assistance to Ukrainian players away from their war-torn country. ABC News · Jan 29, 2023
Novak Djokovic’s dad faces Australian Open ban decision as tournament chief speaks out Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan is facing an anxious wait over whether he will be allowed to attend his son's Australian Open final after his interaction with pro-Russia fans Daily Mirror · Jan 28, 2023
Djokovic's father not sighted at AO final Novak Djokovic's father has not taken his usual place in the courtside box despite officials clearing him to attend Sunday night's Australian Open final. AAP · Jan 28, 2023
‘I’m very optimistic’: Stefanos Tsitsipas out to deny Novak Djokovic in Australian Open final Tsitsipas is aiming to become the first Greek grand slam champion while Djokovic is going for his 22nd slam title The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2023 Stefanos Tsitsipas to live dream forged 17 years ago with Novak Djokovic clash Tsitsipas is aiming to become the first Greek grand slam champion while Djokovic is going for his 22nd slam title.
AAP · Jan 28, 2023 Stressed Djokovic still the Open favourite Novak Djokovic is a warm favourite to land a record-extending 10th Australian Open title despite entering the final against Stefanos Tsitsipas feeling stressed.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2023 Authorities use GPS data to try to find missing device – as it happened Experts are combing a remote highway in Western Australia after a radioactive capsule fell off a truck. This blog is now closed
ABC News · Jan 27, 2023 Novak Djokovic claims Australian Open incident involving his father was misinterpreted Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic defends his father, after he was filmed standing with a group displaying a banned Russian flag that was superimposed with Vladimir Putin's face.
Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2023 Novak Djokovic defends dad over Putin video controversy as he claims he was “misused” The 21-time Grand Slam champion has made it to yet another major final but before he began to focus on Sunday he took the time to help his father out of an awkward situation
Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2023 Z T-shirt fan allowed back into Djokovic Australian Open match as he makes initial claim The Novak Djokovic fanboy booted out of Rod Laver Arena for wearing a 'Z' t-shirt on Wednesday was allowed back into the Australian Open venue for Friday's semi-finals after a meeting with police
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023 Novak Djokovic admits furore over father affected him ahead of semi-final win The Serbian hopes to have his father in his box for the final against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday.
AAP · Jan 27, 2023 Djokovic earns shot at 10th Open crown Novak Djokovic is within one win of a 10th Australian Open title after beating Tommy Paul in straight sets to line up a final against Stefanos Tsitsipas.
ABC News · Jan 27, 2023 Novak Djokovic through to 10th Australian Open final as his father stays away to avoid 'disruption' With his father choosing not to attend Rod Laver Arena, Novak Djokovic wins his semifinal in straight sets to book a berth in Sunday night's tournament decider against Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2023 Novak Djokovic’s dad pulls out of attending Australian Open semi over pro-Putin video Srdjan Djokovic courted controversy when he was filmed taking part in a pro-Russian demonstration at the Australian Open, standing next to a Vladimir Putin flag
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2023 Djokovic’s Father Won’t Attend Semi-final after Russia Flag Controversy Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan said on Friday he would not attend his son's Australian Open semi-final and would instead "watch from home", after a video emerged showing him posing at Melbourne Park with fans holding Russian flags. The video caused controversy in Australia, leading to the country's Prime Minister Anthony…