JOHN WIGHT writes about the fascinating folklore surrounding the place which has been home to some of the most ferocious bareknuckle and unlicensed fighters throughout history
Djokovic to face Alcaraz in last eight of Australian Open
England manager defends naming ‘serial winner’ in his first squad
NOVAK DJOKOVIC will take on Carlos Alcaraz in a blockbuster quarter-final at the Australian Open on Tuesday.
Alcaraz benefited from Jack Draper’s retirement after two sets of their clash before Djokovic defeated Czech Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-4 7-6 (4).
It will be an eighth meeting overall and fourth at a grand slam between the Serbian and Spaniard, with Djokovic having triumphed in the semi-finals at the French Open in 2023, while Alcaraz has won the last two Wimbledon finals.
More from this author
While the subject matter is sobering and serious, this isn't your run-of-the-mill polemic, write INDIE PURCELL
An absolute must for those who love film and graphic novels, writes INDIANNA PURCELL
