In a recent proposal, Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has recommended the installation of statues at Melbourne Park to honor tennis icons Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, and Roger Federer. Tiley highlighted Djokovic’s record-breaking ten Australian Open titles as a strong justification for his inclusion in the prestigious tribute.
Serena Williams congratulated Madison Keys on her Australian Open triumph and also stated that it proved she's "one of the best" on the WTA Tour. In a thriller final at Melbourne Park, the 19th-seeded American upset world No.
Tournament director Craig Tiley said that players like Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Serena Williams should be honoured with statues for their contributions to tennis over the years.
Statues of a host of international tennis stars including Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Serena Williams should be built at Melbourne Park to create a unique new attraction, according the Australian Open boss.
From Madison Keys’ dream run in 2025 to the queen of Melbourne Park Serena Williams, these champions have left their mark at the Down Under. Here’s a look at the five American women who have won the Australian Open in the 21st century, starting from the most recent winner.
Serena Williams congratulates Madison Keys after winning her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. The 29-year-old player defeated two-time defending
With wins over No. 2 Iga Swiatek and Sabalenka, Keys is the first woman since Serena Williams in 2005 to defeat both of the WTA’s top players in Melbourne.
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has approved the construction of a statue to honor 10-time champion Novak Djokovic at Melbourne Park. The Serbian superstar put on an impressive performance at this year's Grand Slam event,
The CEO of Tennis Australia and director of the Australian Open has explored the possibility of paying homage to the greatest champions of the Happy Slam, as part of a project to further improve the f
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has called for Novak Djokovic to be immortalised in statue form at Melbourne Park, despite the Serbian star’s relationship with Aussie fans arguably at a new low.
Craig Tiley wants statues of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Serena Williams built at Melbourne Park. Picture: Mark Stewart Novak Djokovic and Craig Tiley at the Australian Open in 2021.
Novak Djokovic will likely receive a Rafael Nadal-like accolade at Melbourne Park, as Australian Open administrator Craig Tiley has given the go-ahead to immortalize the Serb in statue form.