Novak Djokovic Avoids Australian Open Disqualification After Nearly Hitting Ball Kid

Novak Djokovic has looked untouchable at the Australian Open as he chases a historic 25th Grand Slam on his most dominant stage. Against Botic van de Zandschulp, a fourth-round berth appeared routine.

After defeating van de Zandschulp, Novak Djokovic became the first player to reach 400 Grand Slam match wins.

Novak Djokovic claimed his 400th Grand Slam match victory with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4) defeat of Botic van de Zandschulp to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open. However, the Serbian player was fortunate enough not to receive a code of violation after losing his cool during the match.

Watch: Novak Djokovic smashes shot at ball girl’s head

Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open almost came to an abrupt end with a wild moment of frustration in his third-round match.

Novak Djokovic equals Roger Federer’s Australian Open record after beating Botic van de Zandschulp in third round

Novak Djokovic defeated Dutch qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4) in a hard-fought third-round clash at the Australian Open 2026.

Iva Jovic Uses Advice From Novak Djokovic to Upset Jasmine Paolini at Australian Open

Iva Jovic tapped the best source possible for tennis advice when she spoke to Novak Djokovic ahead of her third-round match at the Australian Open against No. 7-seeded Jasmine Paolini. Whatever he told her,
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‘I was lucky’ – Novak Djokovic apologises after coming perilously close to Australian Open disqualification after angry outburst

Novak Djokovic came perilously close to being disqualified during his Australian Open third round match against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp as he lost his cool and smashed a ball in anger that nearly hit a ball kid.