Novak Djokovic avoids disqualification after a dangerous ball strike near a ball kid during his Australian Open 2026 win and later apologises.

Novak Djokovic prevailed 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4) but avoided potential trouble in the second set when a ball he struck in frustration flew close to a ball girl at the net.

Novak Djokovic smashes ball that nearly hits ball kid. Source: Australian Open/Eurosport ...

It was a moment that made the entire Rod Laver Arena hold its breath. In a split second of frustration, The post Novak Djokovic Apologizes to the Ball Kid After Near Disqualification at the Australian ...

A careless swipe of the racquet could have brought back some very uncomfortable memories for Novak Djokovic. On Saturday, Djokovic made history by becoming the first player ever to reach 400 singles ...

Novak Djokovic almost repeated history at the Australian Open 2026, and not in a way that would've wanted to. He almost disqualified himself after nearly hitting a ball kid during his third-round ...

Tennis icon Novak Djokovic was lucky not to be disqualified from his Australian Open match as he narrowly missed a ball kid in a temper tantrum ...

Novak Djokovic has come within a whisker of an instant disqualification during his third-round win over Botic van de Zandschulp at the Australian Open. The 10-time champion appeared on track for a ...

The intensity of the match and the stakes involved contributed to Djokovic's loss of composure. Such moments are not uncommon in professional sports, where the pressure to perform can lead to ...

Novak Djokovic came perilously close to being disqualified and kicked out of the Australian Open on Saturday night after ...