Tournament director wants Novak Djokovic statue at Melbourne Park after the Serb played possible last Australian Open
Novak Djokovic is the most successful man at the Australian Open, winning 10 of his 24 Majors at Melbourne Park.
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Australian Open boss Craig Tiley wants to have a giant Novak Djokovic statue at Melbourne Park. The Serb had a forgetful campaign at the 2025 Australian Open, but not in terms of his performance.
At 37, he continued to play a high level of tennis and even outclassed Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. But several controversies involving him made headlines. Hecklers vexed him and got befitting replies from him. Then a broadcaster from Channel 9 tried to be funny by making controversial remarks about the former World No.1.
Because of this, Djokovic asked for apologies after refusing to give an on-court interview. And finally, a muscle tear on his left leg forced him to pull out of the semifinal match against World No.2 Alexander Zverev. After the conclusion of the season’s first Major which saw Jannik Sinner defend his title, Tiley called for a Djokovic statue.
I’d like to have a whole precinct full of statues of great tennis players. Every year we put up a new statue of an Australian and this precinct is about tennis. It was built with tennis in mind and we have so many people that come here from around the world.
Craig Tiley told News Corp
Although Djokovic has often incurred the wrath of the crowd and was also deported from Australia in 2022 due to his unvaccinated status, he is the most successful man in Melbourne, winning 10 titles.
I mean, he’s won this event 10 times and I still think he can win it again. I think any time we can recognize tennis or the champions of the game, I’m going to go for it.
Craig Tiley added
Djokovic, after his exit, hinted at retirement when he said he was uncertain about participating in next year’s Australian Open.
Jannik Sinner responds to Alexander Zverev’s Novak Djokovic comparison
After the disappointing defeat in the final to Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, in the press conference, praised the Italian’s style by comparing it with Novak Djokovic. Sinner has now responded to the German’s remarks.
It’s an amazing compliment. I still believe when Novak plays his best, it’s very tough to beat him. Game style-wise, I looked up to him. I still believe we are different as players. But we do have similarities.
Jannik Sinner said at the press conference
The three-time Grand Slam champion beat Sascha in straight sets and became the first man since Djokovic to win three consecutive majors on hard-court Grand Slam events.
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