The Tennis Channel Live panel theorize that “data-driven” conversations are taking place between the former rivals, now coach/pupil ahead of a blockbuster match in Melbourne.

It's been revealed exactly why Channel Nine and Australian Open bosses were blindsided by Novak Djokovic's dramatic boycott.

Djokovic versus Alcaraz is a blockbuster quarterfinal matchup -- and one worthy of the Australian Open final. Who will win?