MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The most successful player ever in men’s tennis felt disrespected, and had to pause before summarizing the offending question out loud just to process it again. Novak Djokovic,

By Shrivathsa Sridhar MELBOURNE, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic continued his quest for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title and standalone 25th Grand Slam crown, but only after a cruel twist of fate for Lorenzo Musetti,

Novak Djokovic entered his quarterfinal with three full days of rest after Jakub Mensik withdrew injured in round four. Momentum had been slipping, and an exit loomed had play continued.

Highlights of the action from the 2026 Australian Open men's and women's quarterfinals.

Lorenzo had the upper hand against Novak two times at Roland Garros before failing to bring the win home. In Melbourne, he understands he will have to bring high-level tennis and the mental strength to stand firm when the pressure peaks.

Here is everything you need to know about Novak Djokovic's appearance at the Australian Open, including the latest results from the tournament.

Sport can be beautiful, but it can also be incredibly cruel. Nowhere was that harsh reality more visible than on Rod Laver Arena during the 2026 Australian Open quarter-finals.

Mats Wilander remains firmly convinced that the legends belongs among the leading title contenders. The 24-time Major champion does not often present himself as a player to beat, placing Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz above himself but remaining confident in his chances.

Novak Djokovic has broken every tennis record that matters, and is a 10-time champion in Melbourne. But he also polarises fans.

Novak Djokovic fired back at a reporter who suggested he's been "chasing" rivals, defending his record 24 Grand Slam titles before the Australian Open semifinal.