Serbian icon Novak Djokovic was full of praise for a new innovation at the Australian Open earlier this week, however, he has now U-turned on his stance.

Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff roll to Australian Open's 4th round. Naomi Osaka retires due to injury and Jessica Pegula was upset in the third round.

Novak Djokovic is one of several players to voice their concerns over the introduction of 'coaching pods' at the Australian Open – with one star even claiming he "hates" the new development

Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff progress ... (AP Photo/Vincent Thian) Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a forehand return to Clara Tauson of Denmark during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday ...

Novak Djokovic overcame injury and losing the ... losing serve five times in a straight-sets win over Clara Tauson. She spent most of the second set and the start of the third looking similar ...

Naomi Osaka, a two-time champion in Australia, stopped playing because of a strained abdominal muscle after dropping the first set of her match against Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Belinda Bencic.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can set up a blockbuster quarter-final when the Australian Open enters the fourth round on Sunday

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The world No. 1 is seeking a third Australian Open title in a row. This is what makes her the best player in the world.

Madison Keys pulled off a stunning victory, while Jannik Sinner charged to a convincing title defense. Plus, Paula Badosa and Ben Shelton impressed Down Under.

Her ball? It’s a rocket,” said world No. 10 Daria Kasatkina. “It’s like winners everywhere,” added Paula Badosa, the world No. 12. “Sometimes you’re like, ‘I’m just walking around the court because I feel like she’s playing Playstation’.