Rod Laver Arena Statements

Rod Laver Arena - Latest statements from the press
tennis stadium in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
“ It was tough to come back in the third. I’m happy that being down, I was able to calm down, not being frustrated anymore. Just focus on each point and stay close to the score,

Elena Rybakina,
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“ I wasn’t wrong. I said it would be difficult... not impossible,

Novak Djokovic,
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“ That’s an incredible achievement but the job is not done yet,

Aryna Sabalenka,
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“ I just cannot believe that. It's an incredible achievement but the job is not done yet,

Aryna Sabalenka,
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“ I feel really sorry for him. He was the far better player — I was on my way home tonight,

Novak Djokovic,
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“ I apologise for that. That was not necessary. In the heat of the moment I yeah, I was lucky there. I’m sorry for causing any distress to the ball kid or anybody,

Novak Djokovic,
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“ Thanks for all the love and support. I’m so grateful that everyone embraced me so much.
And thank you to my whole team for always having my back, and to the tournament organisers for being so kind,

Naomi Osaka,
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“ I was so excited to keep going and this run meant the most to me, so having to stop here breaks my heart. However, I can’t risk doing any further damage so that I can get back on the court,

Naomi Osaka,
Heartbroken Naomi Osaka pulls out midway from Australian Open: Can’t…
“ I’ve had to make the difficult decision to withdraw in order to address something my body needs attention for after my last match,

Naomi Osaka,
Heartbroken Naomi Osaka pulls out midway from Australian Open: Can’t…
“ That is my oldest friend here in Melbourne,

Novak Djokovic,
Djokovic opens up on nostalgic Melbourne fig tree ritual after…