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 wandering across the court to have a chat with coach Andy Murray mid-match has been one of the more novel sights of the 2025 Australian Open but the Serbian is keen that what is said remains between them.

Novak Djokovic has urged tennis authorities to be cautious about moving put microphones near tennis coaches for live television, saying it could "endanger" players and their tactics during matches.