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.

Djokovic beat Alcaraz in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics last year, but the Spaniard has won back-to-back matches against the Serb in Grand Slam action.

Djokovic has received the apologies he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air.