For the second time in as many days, Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from practice at the Australian Open. Having needed painkillers to get past Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday, injury fears are rising. Some,

Alcaraz and Djokovic are highlight reels and attention magnets. When they play each other, every ounce of energy is on the task at hand

Even before the first ball was struck at this year’s Australian Open, Novak Djokovic has been the central figure of the tournament. He arrived in Melbourne Park with a new, inspired choice of a coach in longtime rival Andy Murray.