A woke bloke? Darcy Moore gives his verdict on seating rules

A woke bloke? Darcy Moore gives his verdict on seating rules

As more players voice annoyance over crowd noise,Collingwood’s skipper has made it clear which side he sits on.

  • byMadeleine Heffernan

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Australian Open day three as it happened:Tomljanovic wins in third set;Spanish ace Alcaraz eases through;Kokkinakis wins tense five-set battle

Australian Open day three as it happened:Tomljanovic wins in third set;Spanish ace Alcaraz eases through;Kokkinakis wins tense five-set battle

Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic is back at Melbourne Park,while Spanish ace Carlos Alcaraz are also in action.

  • byCaroline Schelle andMarnie Vinall
Massive portions,sneaky doughnuts:What the tennis players eat

Massive portions,sneaky doughnuts:What the tennis players eat

Novak Djokovic likes to order gluten-free tuna and avocado tacos,Aryna Sabalenka is an acai bowl fan and Stefanos Tsitsipas has eaten so many souvlakis that Stalactites has named one after him.

  • byCara Waters
Just another match? Popyrin taking Djokovic clash in his stride

Just another match? Popyrin taking Djokovic clash in his stride

There’s no bigger challenge in tennis than playing Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. And that’s what now lies ahead of Australia’s world No.43 Alexei Popyrin.

  • byMarc McGowan
Fun before the feud:Novak’s provocateur closes in on rematch

Fun before the feud:Novak’s provocateur closes in on rematch

Ben Shelton and Novak Djokovic are on a crash course to reignite their curious feud at the Australian Open,but first the precocious American must get past Australian Chris O’Connell,who’s looking forward to the challenge.

  • byChip Le Grand
‘The wokest tournament ever’:Some players can’t stand Open’s new seating rule,some can

‘The wokest tournament ever’:Some players can’t stand Open’s new seating rule,some can

A new policy about when fans can take their seat during matches at the Australian Open has drawn a mixed response from the players.

  • byMichael Koziol andMarc McGowan
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The secret to Novak’s success:Attack first and polish the silverware later

The secret to Novak’s success:Attack first and polish the silverware later

To understand Novak Djokovic is to understand him facing break point. You can thin-slice his career by learning how he makes opponents bend to his will in such moments.

  • byCraig O'Shannessy
Why the Australian Open tennis schedule is sexist

Why the Australian Open tennis schedule is sexist

How do you welcome back a reigning champion to a tennis grand slam? In Australia,if last night’s matches are any indication,it depends on your gender.

  • byAlecia Simmonds
When will Novak Djokovic start acting his age?

When will Novak Djokovic start acting his age?

Time stands still for no man - but the 10-time Australian Open champion could be the exception.

  • byAndrew Webster
How I learnt to love Novak Djokovic,the greatest of all time

How I learnt to love Novak Djokovic,the greatest of all time

I never really understood his journey. I was young and immature but over time it has become clear to me that we were more alike than I wanted to admit.

  • byNick Kyrgios
Djokovic survives scare as young contender announces himself on big stage

Djokovic survives scare as young contender announces himself on big stage

Novak Djokovic is still in contention for this year’s tournament,but not before surviving a hell of a scare from a teenager qualifier.

  • byMarc McGowan