Novak Djokovic has Australian Open crowd in stitches after phone call interrupts first round match
Novak Djokovic had the Australian Open crowd in stitches when his match was interrupted by a ringing phone.
Djokovic was back in Melbourne to defend his Australian Open title again and faced Dino Prizmic in the first round.
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The 24-time Grand Slam winner was cruising in the first set with a 4-2 lead and break points to go further ahead.
As Prizmic was about to serve, a phone ringing disturbed him and caused him to stop.
Djokovic then had the crowd in stitches as he said: "You want to answer that or..."
The 36-year-old then went on to hold his serve and take the first set 6-2.
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Prizmic fought back in the second set and took it 7-6 in a tie break.
Djokovic is once again looking to add to his career Grand Slam tally with another victory in Australia.
Nick Kyrgios, who is out of the tournament with injury, thinks he's still the clear favourite.
“For me Sinner is the one who made the biggest strides at the end of last year in those indoor tournaments, up to the ATP Finals in Turin, he’s yet to win a Slam but is knocking on the door.
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“Alcaraz has won two majors so he’s been there and done it… but there’s no doubt that Djokovic is the clear favourite.
"Just reflect on his performances in 2023, won three of the four majors, just lost 6-4 in the fifth in the final set in Wimbledon. So his level is I think better than he’s ever been. And he said that, so I think that’s the warning sign, that’s what all the other players are up against.”
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