Novak Djokovic showed he has a sense of humour after his hilarious reaction to a Roger Federer- inspired heckle that interrupted him while playing. The 24-time Grand Slam champion was facing Frances Tiafoe in a charity exhibition match in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic is stepping up his preparations for the Australian Open, taking on Frances Tiafoe in a Melbourne exhibition match. The Serbian came away with a 6-3, 6-4 victory, which was a positive response after he pulled out of a practice session with Daniil Medvedev over concerns about his wrist.

Novak Djokovic threw his Australian Open hopes into doubt at the start of the month after withdrawing from a warm-up event. The 38-year-old tennis great pulled out of the Adelaide International,

Djokovic, 38, has won 10 of his 24 major titles in Melbourne, most recently in 2023. But the Serbian legend hasn’t won a Slam since the 2023 U.S. Open, as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have vacuumed up all eight majors since then.

Novak Djokovic has had a rough lead-in to this year’s Australian Open, with his preparations far from straightforward. The Serbian star has not played a competitive match since November, and just as he was beginning to ramp up his training for Melbourne,

The field is set for the 2026 Australian Open, and everyone is chasing Jannik SInner on the men's side after a dominating tournament win a year ago. The Italian phenom enters this year's tennis competition as the second seed while his Spanish counterpart Carlos Alcaraz occupies the top spot.

The only ATP top 8 player we have yet to see on a tennis court in 2026, whether in official competition or exhibition, is none other than Novak Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic will celebrate his 21st Australian Open in 2026. Melbourne Park has played a huge role in shaping his career — including the spark that ignited his charge into tennis history.