Djokovic said he loved "everything" the American said while getting the last word on a hostile Australian Open crowd.

Novak Djokovic has overcome some trouble breathing and played quite well for a straight-set victory over 26th-seeded Tomas Machac to reach the fourth round at the Australian Open.

The rise of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz vanquished Djokovic's inevitability at the Australian Open, but he is still the main character.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray faced each other 36 times throughout their tennis careers, mostly in finals and often at the business end of a grand slam. But at this year’s Australian Open, their decades-long rivalry has taken an unexpected turn.

Novak Djokovic has suggested tennis needs to embrace change, after suspecting the younger generation may be struggling to maintain their focus during long Grand Slam matches. Djokovic clashed with a spectator giving him abuse during his hugely impressive straight-sets third round win against Tomas Machac,

The 24-time Grand Slam champion is a master of easing into majors. At every one, he has a match that lifts him up. Will this one be it?

Novak Djokovic won in straight sets against the hecklers, too. Djokovic responded to an Australian Open fan who yelled an angry message to him after the Serbian rolled to a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 victory over 26th-seed Tomáš Macháč.