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Novak Djokovic inches away from Australian Open disqualification

Naomi Osaka withdraws; Jannik Sinner's opponent Eliot Spizzirri steals the show with classy move

January 24, 2026

Novak Djokovic almost hits ball kid and risks another Grand Slam disqualification. Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open with shock announcement.

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WATCH: Novak Djokovic almost hits ball kid, comes inches away from shocking Australian Open disqualification

Novak Djokovic almost repeated history at the Australian Open 2026, and not in a way that would've wanted to. He almost disqualified himself after nearly hitting a ball kid during his third-round match against Botic van de Zandschulp on Saturday, January 24.

HAWKEYE

Martina Navratilova's surprise response to Jannik Sinner's much-needed break due to controversial Australian Open heat policy rule

Martina Navratilova's surprise response to Jannik Sinner's much-needed break due to controversial Australian Open heat policy rule

WATCH: Eliot Spizzirri responds with class to Jannik Sinner’s Australian Open time violation drama

WATCH: Eliot Spizzirri responds with class to Jannik Sinner’s Australian Open time violation drama

WATCH: Alexander Bublik allegedly yells curses about Australian Open opponent

WATCH: Alexander Bublik allegedly yells curses about Australian Open opponent

BEYOND THE BASELINE

How much prize money did Naomi Osaka, Frances Tiafoe & others earn after Australian Open 2026 3R exit?

How much prize money did Naomi Osaka, Frances Tiafoe & others earn after Australian Open 2026 3R exit?

Andy Roddick's wife Brooklyn trolls husband hilariously after witnessing Alex de Minaur's sweet Melbourne moment

Andy Roddick's wife Brooklyn trolls husband hilariously after witnessing Alex de Minaur's sweet Melbourne moment

Iva Jovic reveals surprising unseen side of Novak Djokovic after historic Australian Open upset

Iva Jovic reveals surprising unseen side of Novak Djokovic after historic Australian Open upset

SPILL THE TEA

Why did Naomi Osaka withdraw from Australian Open 2026? All you need to know about Japanese's shock decision

Why did Naomi Osaka withdraw from Australian Open 2026? All you need to know about Japanese's shock decision

"How bitter, twisted & jealous is she" - Fans slam Naomi Osaka criticism from tennis fashion influencer for Australian Open outfit saga

"How bitter, twisted & jealous is she" - Fans slam Naomi Osaka criticism from tennis fashion influencer for Australian Open outfit saga

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Martina Navratilova and Lindsay Davenport criticized Naomi Osaka, saying she didn’t follow basic on-court manners and sportsmanship after her match with Sorana Cîrstea at the Australian Open 😮👀...

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