Coco Gauff has given her verdict on Novak Djokovic‘s suggestion of having NBA and NFL-like entertainment between sets in tennis. Gauff doesn’t think the idea is reasonable, for the time the tennis players get between the sets won’t allow such things to happen.
Coco Gauff has endorsed a revolutionary idea from Novak Djokovic to make professional tennis more entertaining for fans. Both players are currently in the midst of their Australian Open campaigns, and while out in Melbourne the Serbian raised eyebrows by voicing a new idea.
The Australian Open quarter-finals begin on Tuesday and fans are expected to pack Rod Laver Arena when 10-times champion Novak Djokovic meets Carlos Alcaraz, who is bidding to complete a career Grand Slam.
Naomi Osaka, a two-time champion in Australia, stopped playing because of a strained abdominal muscle after dropping the first set of her match against Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Belinda Bencic.
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The tournament is scheduled to be televised at 9 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch can do so through FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off your first month, or DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but does have other promotional offers available.
Naomi Osaka seized victory on Wednesday, defeating No. 20 Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-1, 6-3. Initially it looked like Osaka might be on her way to a quick ouster after she won just one game in the 32-minute first set.
While there have been plenty of surprises in the men’s bracket so far, most of the top women have progressed through the draw without an issue.
In bid for 25th Grand Slam title, Novak Djokovic advances to face Carlos Alcaraz; Coco Gauff addresses TikTok ban after three-set win.
Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka are some of the prominent players who will be in action on the 10th day in Melbourne.
Alcaraz faces a mouthwatering quarter-final clash with Novak Djokovic, who refused to do his regular on-court interview after winning. He later explained he was protesting after a TV presenter working with the host broadcaster made "offensive" comments.