Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has given the green light to immortalising Novak Djokovic in statue form at the Melbourne Park

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.

Coco Gauff joined an elite club by beating Leylah Fernandez at the Australian Open as the 20-year-old emulated her idol Serena Williams in having three consecutive 8-0 starts to the season in the Open Era.

Madison Keys of the United States upset two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final on Saturday night to collect her first Grand Slam title at age 29.

Rock Island native Madison Keys has upset two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final. The victory Saturday allowed Keys to collect her first Grand Slam title at age 29.

Aryna Sabalenka will look to clinch her third straight Australian Open title when the Belarusian takes on USA’s Madison Keys in Saturday’s final in Melbourne. Sportstar takes a look at top five summit clashes played over the years.

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,

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.

When Madison Keys stepped into Rod Laver Arena at 7:37 p.m. on Saturday night ahead of the Australian Open final, she strode right past the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup,

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. 1 and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 2-6 7-5.

Madison Keys has become only the 14th woman to win a Grand Slam after saving a match en route to the title with Serena Williams the only player to achieve the feat more than once.