Novak Djokovic has backed Danielle Collins for her cheeky response to hostile fans at the Australian Open and said the sport could afford to take itself a little less seriously.

Novak Djokovic said he “loved” Danielle Collins’ reaction to a hostile home crowd at the Australian Open, adding that he was now a “big fan” of the American. After beating home favourite Destanee Aiava on a raucous Kia Arena,

Read what Novak Djokovic had to say about Danielle Collins' controversial action and remarks after her Australian Open victory.

Tony Jones has apologised to Novak Djokovic both privately and publicly but this is not the first time that he has committed unforced errors on air.

Novak Djokovic declared himself a big fan of Danielle Collins’ approach to rowdy Australian Open fans after confronting his own heckler at Melbourne Park.

Novak Djokovic has leapt to the defence of Australian Open villain Danielle Collins as crowd behaviour continues to cause issues at Melbourne Park. The 10-time champion battled a heckler, berated technology,

Novak Djokovic has had his say after Danielle Collins caused controversy with her antics at the Australian Open. The American star riled up the fans after beating Destanee Aiava on Thursday, gesturing to kiss her bottom and reminding them that she was taking a “big fat pay cheque”.

Novak Djokovic has thrown his support behind Danielle Collins and her reaction to the hostile Australian Open crowd after having his own running battle with fans on Friday night. The 24-time major winner booked his spot in the fourth round at Melbourne Park after a comfortable 6-1 6-4 6-4 win over Tomas Machac on Rod Laver Arena that he described as his best display of the tournament so far.

Djokovic episode at the Australian Open is not the first time Jones’ ham-fisted attempts at on-screen humour have backfired

The former world No. 1's media boycott has made global headlines, and everyone from Nick Kyrgios to the prime minister of Australia has a take.

A leading TV presenter apologised on air Monday to Novak Djokovic after mocking the 24-time Grand Slam winner and Serbian fans