Novak Djokovic's Tense Exchange with Australian Open Fan Sparks Controversy

Novak Djokovic confronted a fan during his tense second-round win over Alexei Popyrin at the Australian Open, challenging the individual to say comments to his face. Djokovic, battling a wrist injury and the crowd, found a surge of energy after the interaction, ultimately winning the match. He attributed the confrontation to shaking him up emotionally and helping him find the intensity needed to secure the victory. Additionally, several seeded players, including Frances Tiafoe and Elise Mertens, suffered defeats in a day of action at the Open.