Jelena Djokovic Criticises Osaka After 2026 Australian Open Handshake Skirmish
Jelena Djokovic slammed Naomi Osaka’s one‑minute handshake after the Melbourne match with Sorana Cirstea.
In the early morning hours of January 20, 2026, at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Naomi Osaka’s second‑round win over Romanian Sorana Cirstea sparked a heated scuffle when she delayed the handshake with the Djokovic family. Records show Osaka paused for over a minute before engaging, prompting Jelena Djokovic—wife of world champion Novak—on social media to call the conduct “disrespectful” and a form of hindrance. Jelena’s backlash reignited criticism of Osaka’s on‑court etiquette in the five‑year‑old International Tennis Federation regulations. The incident has drawn scrutiny from fans, officials, and journalists concerned with player sportsmanship in grand‑slam events.
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