Tennis legend Novak Djokovic is all set to be honoured with a statue at Melbourne Park, a decision that has been confirmed by Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley. This step seems to be a part of a broader plan to create a "tennis legends" precinct at the venue, where statues of legendary tennis players, including Roger Federer and Serena Williams, will also be erected in the future.
The Serbian ace's statue will showcase his historic milestone as a 10-time Australian Open champion, alongside having 24 Grand Slam titles to his name, the most titles won by any player in the history. Tiley emphasised that the 37-year-old tennis legend's legacy is remarkable, and there are plans to honour him alongside other legends of this sport.
The fans and former players have expressed their happiness after this stunning news, as it draws inspiration and showcases Djokovic's dominance on the hard courts. In addition, it gives strong motivations to young players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz to strive for good
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Novak Djokovic misses the chance of winning his 11th Australian Open
Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic has recently missed the chance of winning his 11th Australian Open title in the 2025 Australian Open. The Serbian ace sustained a muscle tear in the semifinal game against Alexander Zverev, forcing him to retire from the game. However, Djokovic showcased great passion for the game with resilience when he defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals despite sustaining the injuries in the first set of the game.
Following his exit from the semifinals of the Australian Open, the 37-year-old still strives to add the 25th Grand Slam title of his career, with the French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open slated to take place later this year. It will be interesting to see how the 24-time major winner moulds himself with three more Grand Slams slated to take place later this year.
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