A knee injury kept Federer sidelined for almost two years at the tail-end of his career, leaving fans with only a fleeting but emotional farewell at the Laver Cup in 2022.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1774115/roger-federer-tennis-news

As she walked along the corridor to Rod Laver Arena, past the photographs denoting previous champions, Barty’s heart was pounding.

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But Tiley has revealed Djokovic's father is free to take his place at Rod Laver Arena after accepting the Serb had inadvertently been swept up in the flags drama.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-11688757/Novak-Djokovics-dad-escapes-ban-Australian-Open-mens-final-pro-Russian-celebration.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Djokovic again professed his love for playing on Rod Laver Arena, particularly under lights, and warned his rivals he was in “very good shape”.

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General view outside Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia on Jan 20, 2022.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/australian-open-2023-order-play-sunday-3238161?cid=cna_flip_070214

Gray and Mica Kendrick provided excellent coverage while Landen Laver again had a big game patrolling the middle of the field.

Source: https://www.lakecowichangazette.com/sports/mixed-results-for-bulldogs-teams-in-saanich-road-trip/

Meanwhile, next door on Rod Laver Arena, Novak Djokovic was playing out the dullest of matches against France’s Enzo Coaucaud.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/tennis/australian-open/2023/01/20/big-day-for-de-minaur-and-popyrin/

Novak Djokovic dealt with two flesh and blood complications on Rod Laver Arena on Saturday night.

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“One of the things I miss the most is that walk out on to Rod Laver Arena.

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On Wednesday, a group of pro- fans gathered outside the Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1726427/Australian-Open-LIVE-updates-Novak-Djokovic-Russia-Srdjan-Vladimir-Putin-tennis-news

Proceeds from tickets sold for the match at the Rod Laver Arena this Friday will go to charity.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1718675/Nick-Kyrgios-Novak-Djokovic-Australian-Open-exhibition-match-Rod-Laver-Arena-tennis-news

Rod Laver Arena has really been special in my life To play the final, obviously, we couldn’t get over the line, but there’s no better place and no better person to finish my Grand Slam career with.”

Source: https://easternmirrornagaland.com/australian-open-sania-mirza-bids-adieu-to-grand-slam-career-as-runner-up-in-melbourne/

“Very exciting, new beginning, just super-happy to be back at Rod Laver with a victory I needed,” he said after grinding down Draper.

Source: https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2023/01/17/impressive-first-day-wins-for-nadal-gauff-and-pegula-at-australian-open/

While Djokovic only drew level with Rafael Nadal on 22 career majors with his 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-5) victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas on Rod Laver Arena, the 35-year-old's fans would say he has the mighty Spaniard covered.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/tennis/modest-djokovic-plays-down-goat-claims-c-9594551