Djokovic Apologises After Ball Near Miss During Australian Open Victory
Djokovic apologized after a near miss with a ball girl during his 2026 Australian Open win.
On 24 January 2026, Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open third round at Melbourne Park, beating Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6‑3 6‑4 7‑6 (7‑4). The victory gave him his 400th Grand‑Slams singles win, matching Roger Federer’s record. During the match, a forehand narrowly missed a ball girl at the net, prompting Djokovic to apologise immediately, citing the ‘heat of the moment’. The incident followed his 2020 US Open disqualification over a ball‑line‑judge incident. Djokovic, a 24‑time Grand‑Slam champion, has not dropped a set this year and is chasing his 25th Slam title. He also dealt with a minor ankle blister while keeping the crowd calm amid noise disputes.
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