Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic continued his scintillating form at the Australian Open, brushing aside world No. 6 Andrey Rublev in straight sets to reach the semifinals.

“It wasn’t as breezy around six o’clock when I was warming up and it started at the beginning of the match. “Obviously, he doesn’t have much to lose, first time in the semifinals of a grand slam,” Djokovic said. It always felt it was only a matter of when, not if Rublev would be broken. “I’ve tried about any bio feedback machine on this planet in order to get my leg ready, it worked and I’m going to keep going. 6 [Andrey Rublev](http://cnn.com/2023/01/20/tennis/andrey-rublev-ukraine-flags-australian-open-spt-intl/index.html) in straight sets to reach the semifinals. “The scoreline in the first two sets doesn’t speak to the reality of the match, there were some close games we had.

The Serbian great continued his march towards a record-extending 10th crown and 22nd Grand Slam title.

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 Serb was in formidable form despite a lingering hamstring injury and dropped only seven games in beating Russia's Andrey Rublev.

I'm going to keep going. *

Novak Djokovic was dialled-in and fired up as he delivered a devastating quarter-final display Wednesday to breeze past Andrey Rublev at the Australian ...

The Serbian is unbeaten at the [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) from the semi-finals onwards, having lifted the title on all nine occasions when he has reached the last four. [Tommy Paul](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/tommy-paul/pl56/overview), a 7-6(6), 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 winner in an all-American clash with [Ben Shelton](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/ben-shelton/s0s1/overview), in the Melbourne semi-finals as he bids to equal [Rafael Nadal](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rafael-nadal/n409/overview)’s record of 22 Grand Slam crowns. His past two performances appear to have quashed any doubts surrounding the 35-year-old’s left hamstring issue, which hampered him in his first three matches at Melbourne Park, as he chases a record-extending 10th [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) title. 5 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings on Monday as a result of his Melbourne run. The 92-time tour-level titlist finished the match having won 80 per cent (45/56) of points behind his first serve. He reeled off five straight games from 1-1 to take the opening set and then seven straight games from 1-2 in the second, never allowing Rublev to settle on serve. I'm playing very solid from the back of the court and really love playing in these conditions on this court... I've got tonnes of respect for him, one of the biggest forehands, one of the the quickest players on the Tour. "Overall I think that the scoreline in the first two sets doesn't speak the truth or the reality of the match,” said Djokovic in his on-court interview. So that's what makes me the most pleased tonight." 6 Rublev, but he took command early and barely looked back in the pair’s maiden Grand Slam meeting. Djokovic was taking on the highest-ranked opponent of his Melbourne campaign so far in World No.

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!'

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.

Srdjan Djokovic was filmed posing with Vladimir Putin supporters outside the Australian Open, after four men were thrown out of the men's quarter finals.

In footage uploaded to a pro-Russian Australian YouTube account on Thursday, Srdjan Djokovic is seen standing alongside a man who is holding a Russian flag with ...

We continue to work closely with event security and law enforcement agencies.” “Victoria Police intervened and are continuing to question them. Other chants included references to Validimir Putin and Ukrainian regions targeted by the Russian invasion. “The Russian empire has had its flag banned. Reports therefore translated the full phrase to mean “long live the Russians”. All four men were evicted.” Good luck when the empire strikes back.” This is an attack on honour and dignity. This is an attack on freedom in Australia. Before departing, Djokovic Sr appears to say “zivejli Russiyani”. He said on Twitter Thursday that the latest incident was shameful. Watch Tennis Live with beIN SPORTS on Kayo.

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

The tennis superstar's father posed for photos next to Russian flags - including one bearing the face of president Vladamir Putin - and with a man wearing a ...

We continue to work closely with event security and law enforcement agencies." The tennis superstar's father posed for photos next to Russian flags - including one bearing the face of president Vladamir Putin - and with a man wearing a shirt emblazoned with the infamous 'Z' symbol. We've got a lot of serious fans in Melbourne heading down." "Today Djokovic plays Andrey Rublev. [Djokovic's win over Russian opponent Rublev](https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/australian-open-2023-novak-djokovic-results-records-sends-a-message-to-his-opponents/661af416-e829-47b6-8e4d-3fcd15fa3199), one man in the stands was spotted taking off a layer to reveal a shirt with the prohibited 'Z' symbol. I hereby appeal or instruct everyone to get down there. [What heckler said to tip Djokovic over the edge](https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/australian-open-2023-novak-djokovic-loses-patience-with-heckler-andrey-rublev-fan-wally-masur-comments/93865783-3f2c-459f-be40-939c9c3a171f) I've got to word it that way or they'll get me for incitement. [Australian Open day 11](https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/australian-open-2023-live-results-elena-rybakina-victoria-azarenka-magda-linette-aryna-sabalenka-semi-finals-scores-winner-updates/2b10db8c-fe92-4a08-800e-507dc2cceb26#post=d4fc6c3c-3a1d-4c62-b736-b981d55dfd03) [Extraordinary claim about 'beefed up' supermum](https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/australian-open-2023-victoria-azarenka-motherhood-grand-slam-quest/2fa4325d-e0fa-4b4a-b266-547489ab81e3) [four of whom were earlier expelled from Melbourne Park by police](https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/australian-open-2023-putin-flag-revealed-russia-fans/68ef888f-fd51-49a6-a184-7065dbeb37e2) after reportedly threatening security. [Novak Djokovic](https://wwos.nine.com.au/novak-djokovic) had for smooth sailing towards the end of his quest for 10th [Australian Open](https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/australian-open) have been crushed after his father Srdjan was filmed at a pro-Russia rally outside Melbourne Park on Wednesday night.

Tommy Paul will face Novak Djokovic in his first Grand Slam event semifinal after ending the surprising run of Ben Shelton at the Australian Open.

to win a Grand Slam singles championship, at the U.S. Roddick was also the last man from the U.S. man to make it to the final four at Melbourne Park since Andy Roddick in 2009. ... Mine has been, like, the slowest,” the 35th-ranked Paul said, mentioning a group of Americans he grew up with: Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Reilly Opelka. “Every junior to pro has a different path. Oi, Oi, Oi!” or “Go, Gators!”

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 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.

Spectators are banned from having Russian or Belarusian flags at the Grand Slam after Ukraine's ambassador to Australia and New Zealand, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, ...

I don’t know what you want me to answer. Are you covering politics? Are you a politician? Does it frustrate you, particularly last night, for example, there was a clear sort of pro-Russian demonstration happening within the grounds of the tournament, that these people are coming and using the Australian Open as a platform for these kind of demonstrations. These incidents that in my opinion have nothing to do with players, but somehow you keep dragging players into it. I just asked him what was the accident [sic]. Do you think about it? Is it difficult for you when you go out there to put all those things out of your mind? Q. We continue to work closely with event security and law enforcement agencies.” Live Coverage of ATP + WTA Tour Tournaments including Every Finals Match. Watch Tennis Live with beIN SPORTS on Kayo.

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.”

The Australian Open told CNN it has "briefed and reminded" players and their entourages about the tournament's "policy regarding flags and symbols" on ...

The symbol has been seen on Russian equipment and clothing in Ukraine. “Long live the Russia,” he says. The man is wearing the “Z” symbol on his shirt, while holding a Russian flag with Putin’s face on it.

Paul, who had never made it past the fourth round of a Grand Slam before this run in Australia, booked his place in the last four by seeing off countryman ...

I probably have a better chance of winning if it's Rublev, but to play Novak here in Australia would be awesome.' I had to just put in as many returns as I could. I think it's even cooler if I do play (Djokovic). Video re-emerges of America's new tennis hero Tommy Paul appearing to deliberately snub Novak Djokovic handshake... as pair prepare to face off in huge Australian Open semifinal tomorrow 'It wasn't the prettiest match ever today but it was how I needed to play the match.