Melbourne: Five-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic yesterday backed Andy Murray's plan to quit the tournament if his wife goes into labour, saying he would do the same thing himself. World No 2 Murray has made it clear he will not hesitate to pull out and dash home to be with wife Kim Sears for the birth of their first child, even if it meant robbing the event of its men's final.

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Novak Djokovic hits a backhand volley during a practice session ahead of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park yesterday. Pic/Getty Images