Djokovics second outburst drew a warning from the umpire and got plenty of reaction on social media. And moments later, the 34-year-old blew up again - smashing his expensive racket against the metal edge of the net. Daarmee laat hij Roger Federer achter zich. But he let his anger get the better of him when he hurled his racket into the empty stand at the Ariake Tennis Park. Serbian star Novak Djokovic defeated 27-year-old Nick Kyrgios in a nail-biting thriller that had Kyrgios leading the first set at 4-6 before losing the remaining at 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-3). As of 2019 (time of writing), he is using much less lead tape in the frame and is also using an extended length handle. It was a great battle."Ĭlick here to sign up to our newsletter for all the latest and breaking stories from Australia and around the world. De Servische titelverdediger wint in vier sets van het Australische enfant terrible en pakt zijn 21ste grandslamtitel. Djokovic plays with a Head Radical LiquidMetal, however, according to online sources, there have been slight tweaks to his racket in the last year or so. "A lot of nerves out there, a lot of pressure and emotionally I feel a little bit drained. "Down to the last very last shot, it was anyone's game," Djokovic said. The 23-year-old had a set-point in the fourth, but was unable to take the match into a deciding set as Djokovic pulled off a remarkable victory.
The result continues Zverev's drought of having never defeated a top-10 opponent at a grand slam. In an ominous sign for his rivals, including world No.2 Rafael Nadal, Djokovic has won the first major of the year every time he has qualified for the semi-finals. Since demolishing Jeremy Chardy in the first-round, Djokovic has spent more than 12 hours on court as he chases his 18th major title, which would put him just two behind Roger Federer's record. Novak Djokovic holds his smashed racquet during his match against Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open. However it wasn't without fireworks as Djokovic obliterated a racquet in the third set during an ugly tantrum that actually turned the match on its head. The eight-time Open champion recovered from breaks down in the third and fourth sets to conquer sixth-seeded Zverev in a high-quality match lasting three-and-a-half hours at Melbourne Park. The World No.1 survived a gruelling slugfest against German Alexander Zverev to win their quarter-final 6-7 (8-6) 6-2 6-4 7-6 (8-6) on Tuesday night. 'IT'S IMPOSSIBLE': Nadal's pointed response to Djokovic injury saga
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Novak Djokovic has battled his way into the semi-finals at the Australian Open, but not before an ugly tantrum that saw him destroy his racquet and receive a code violation.ĭjokovic says he is facing the greatest injury challenge of his grand slam career after securing a place in his ninth Australian Open semi-final.īOOM: Serena Williams' husband blasts 'racist, sexist troll' Novak Djokovic smashes his racquet into tiny pieces, forcing a ball girl to clean up the mess.