Tennis News Today: Novak Djokovic refuses to address claim about being "poisoned" by Melbourne hotel; Coco Gauff touches on Iga Swiatek's post-doping test controversy form, and more

Novak Djokovic refused to address his claims about being "poisoned" in a Melbourne hotel. Meanwhile, Coco Gauff opened up about the Iga Swiatek doping controversy.

In other news, Emma Raducanu revealed she took precautionary measures to avoid a doping scandal like Iga Swiatek's and Jannik Sinner's. Also, Coco Gauff revealed her outfit for the Australian Open.

On that note, here is today's top tennis news:

Novak Djokovic avoids backing claim of being poisoned in Melbourne

Novak Djokovic said he was "poisoned" by a restaurant in Melbourne. However, he refused to add to his comments and said the interview should be out soon.

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In an interview with GQ Sports, Djokovic revealed that he felt he was being poisoned during his controversial deportation during the 2022 Australian Open. The 24-time Grand Slam champion believed that a meal at a Melbourne restaurant deteriorated his health.

However, when asked about clarification the Serbian didn't clarify further and said that his stance would be clear when GQ Sports aired the whole video.

"Look, the GQ article came out online yesterday. I think it's a February issue, so it's coming out in print version," Novak Djokovic said.

Read more: Novak Djokovic maintains strange air of mystery about shocking 'poison' accusation

Coco Gauff opens up about Iga Swiatek's doping controversy

Coco Gauff shared her opinion on Iga Swiatek's doping controversy and her one-month ban from tennis. The American became one of the few tennis stars who spoke up about the issue.

Speaking about the case, Gauff acknowledged she did not know Swiatek personally but believed that the Pole did not dope intentionally. The American added that the World No. 2 looks confident again at the start of the new season:

"No. I mean, I wouldn't say she's dropped her confidence. For me, I don't know her personally well, but just from the interactions that we've had, I definitely don't think anything she did was intentional."

Read more: Coco Gauff shares her honest opinion on how doping row has impacted Iga Swiatek's confidence

Emma Raducanu reveals the measures she took to avoid a similar situation to Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek

Emma Raducanu revealed her measures to avoid doping rows like Jannik Sinner's and Iga Swiatek's. Sinner and Swiatek both tested positive for a banned drug during the 2024 season.

Speaking to the press before the Australian Open, Raducanu revealed the extreme measures she took to ensure conformity. The Brit said she refused antiseptic spray after being bitten by an insect and opted to deal with swollen ankles and hands instead:

“Yesterday, for example, I got really badly bitten by I don't know what, like ants, mosquitoes, something. I'm allergic, I guess. They flared up and swelled up really a lot. Someone was giving me this antiseptic spray, natural, to try to ease the bites. I didn't want to take it. I didn't want to spray it.”

Read more: Emma Raducanu reveals extreme lengths she went to to avoid doping scare after Swiatek, Sinner cases

Coco Gauff reveals her outfit for the Australian Open 2025

Coco Gauff's Australian Open outfit has been revealed. The American will play in the first round at the Rod Laver Arena on January 12.

Gauff shared her Australian Open outfit with her fans in a video by the WTA on Instagram. The US Open champion will don a white top and an asymmetric cargo-style skirt.

“So this is my fit for AO. I wanted my skirt to be asymmetric, and I wanted it to look like cargo pants. So this is a fake pocket, this is a fake button, and this [her top] is actually a bodysuit," Coco Gauff said.

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