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Australian Open 2024: Djokovic Survives Scare and New Rules Shake Stadium

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Novak Djokovic faces a tough battle to defend his title at the Australian Open 2024, while new rules at the stadium add excitement to the matches!

Novak Djokovic, the defending champion, faced a challenging start at the Australian Open 2024 against 18-year-old qualifier Dino Prizmic. The intense first-round match tested Djokovic as he fought for victory in a four-set battle, showcasing his determination to secure his 11th title. In a surprising turn of events, Djokovic needed more than four hours to overcome the young and inspired Prizmic, highlighting the rising talent in the tennis world.

Apart from the thrilling matches on the court, the Australian Open 2024 also introduced new rules that delighted fans and added a unique twist to the experience. Spectators eager to enter the stadium during matches now have to line up at the closest entrance, creating anticipation and excitement during breaks. This rule change has brought a fresh dynamic to the tournament, making the audience engagement even more interactive and lively.

In another exciting development, wildcards were announced for the Australian Open 2024 Junior Championships, featuring young talents like Cruz Hewitt, Giselle Guillen, and Daniel Jovanovski. These emerging players are set to showcase their skills and compete fiercely in the junior tournament, promising an exciting future for tennis.

As the tournament progresses, fans eagerly anticipate more action-packed matches and unexpected outcomes at the Australian Open 2024. Stay tuned for thrilling updates and unforgettable moments from the world's top tennis players competing on the iconic courts of Melbourne Park!

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Australian Open 2024 results: Novak Djokovic beats qualifier Dino ... (BBC News)

Defending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic wins his longest first-round Grand Slam match after being tested by teen qualifier Dino Prizmic.

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Novak Djokovic starts 2024 Australian Open title defence with ... (Eurosport.com)

Novak Djokovic was given a firm test as he started his bid for an 11th Australian Open title with a battling four-set win over 18-year-old Dino Prizmic.

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Australian Open 2024 heat rules: What is the Extreme Heat Policy ... (Eurosport.com)

A statement from the Australian Open said: "The AO Heat Stress Scale has reached 5 and play will be suspended on the outside courts. "This means play continues ...

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Australian Open 2024 toilet break rules: How many breaks are ... (Eurosport.com)

What are the toilet break rules at the 2024 Australian Open? How long can players spend off court? How many breaks do players get?

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Australian Open 2024; Novak Djokovic fends off inspired teenager ... (India Today)

Australian Open 2024: Defending champion Novak Djokovic was made to work hard for his first-round win at the Rod Laver Arena on Sunday as 18-year-old Dino ...

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Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic begins title defence with first ... (WION)

Novak Djokovic was dragged into a dogfight by talented teenager Dino Prizmic and had to dig deep to open his Australian Open title defence with a 6-2 6-7(5) ...

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Australian Open 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Latest updates from Day 1 in ... (The Sun)

THE Australian Open is BACK - and both defending champions are in action on the opening day.Last year's men's singles winner Novak Djokovic takes on 1.

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Australian Open LIVE: Novak Djokovic survives scare against Dino ... (The Independent)

The Australian Open gets underway on a Sunday for the first time as defending champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka begin their campaigns.

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Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic survives scare to win longest ... (Evening Standard)

The world number one needed more than four hours to get the better of his teenage opponent.

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Australian Open 2024: Nick Kyrgios reacts to Novak Djokovic's ... (Eurosport.com ASIA)

Nick Kygrios said Novak Djokovic's four-set win over Dino Prizmic in the first round of the 2024 Australian Open was "four hours of pure entertainment."

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Wildcards announced for Australian Open 2024 Junior ... (Tennis Australia)

Cruz Hewitt, Giselle Guillen and Daniel Jovanovski are among the wildcard recipients for the Australian Open 2024 Junior Championships.

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Australian Open 2024 Day 2 Live: Vondrousova knocked out ... (Hindustan Times)

Australian Open 2024 Live updates, Day 2: Follow Live score and updates of Round 1 action at Melbourne Park in Australia.

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The new Australian Open rule that's delighting fans but dividing ... (The Age)

Spectators who want to enter the stadium during the match are normally required to line up at the closest entrance until the next change of ends, which can ...

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Two all-Australian battles headline day two action at Australian ... (Tennis Australia)

Alexei Popyrin, Jordan Thompson, Aleksandar Vukic and Marc Polmans are among 11 Australians scheduled to compete on day two at Australian Open 2024.

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Australian Open 2024: Defending champ Djokovic fends off Prizmic ... (Business Standard)

Until he took on defending champion Novak Djokovic at Rod Laver Arena on opening Sunday in Australia, Dino Prizmic had never played a Grand Slam match.

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Djokovic 'divided' as 'drunk' fans infuriate star (Wide World of Sports)

N๏ปฟovak Djokovic has admitted he is "divided" over new crowd rules at the Australian Open following his firs...

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'This is his moment': Djoker all class in perfect reaction as Aus Open ... (Fox Sports)

'This is his moment': Djoker all class in perfect reaction as Aus Open staggered by 18yo's feat.

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Djokovic escapes as new kid stuns tennis world (Wide World of Sports)

Until he took on defending champion Novak Djokovic at Rod Laver Arena at the Australian Open on Sunday, Din...

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Australian Open 2024 results: Daniil Medvedev through in ... (BBC News)

Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev fights back from a first-set deficit before French opponent Terence Atmane quits in tears because of cramp.

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'As bad as I've ever seen': Heartbreaking end leaves qualifier in ... (Fox Sports)

'As bad as I've ever seen': Heartbreaking end leaves qualifier in tears after slam champ's huge scare.

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Australian Open: 'Not cold beer' - Daniil Medvedev makes mid ... (Eurosport.com)

Daniil Medvedev made a number of requests for "cold water" during his opening-round match against Terence Atmane at the Australian Open on Monday.

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Cramping player in tears after quitting Medvedev match (Wide World of Sports)

The qualifier took the opening set off the third seed before things began to unravel in spectacular fashion.

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