Wednesday 20 January 2016 14:54, UK
World No 1 Novak Djokovic has strenuously denied any connection to match-fixing.
Italian newspaper Tuttosport featured allegations on Wednesday surrounding Djokovic's match against France's Fabrice Santoro at the Paris Masters in 2007, that the Serbian described as "absurd" and "not true".
Djokovic was beaten by Santoro in the second round of the Paris tournament, losing 6-3 6-2.
The claims were put to Djokovic following his 6-1 6-2 7-6 (7-3) win against Frenchman Quentin Halys in the Australian Open second round, and the 10-time Grand Slam champion denied committing any offence.
"It's not true," Djokovic said. "I've lost that match. I don't know if you're trying to create a story about that match or for that matter any of the matches of the top players losing in the early rounds, I think it's just absurd."
Djokovic added: "Anybody can create a story about any match. That's my point.
"There haven't been too many matches where top players have lost in the last decade or so in early rounds.
"You can pick any match that you like that the top player lost and just create a story out of it.
"I think it's not supported by any kind of proof, any evidence, any facts. It's just speculation. So I don't think there is a story about it."
At the time of his loss to Santoro, Djokovic said he had not been at peak physical fitness having undergone surgery to remove two wisdom teeth.
He said he had not practised for a week and was not able to play to "even 30 per cent" of his ability.
Asked on Wednesday if he would take action against Tuttosport, Djokovic said: "I have nothing more to say, guys. If you have any other questions on any other subject, I'm ready to talk about this. I have nothing more to say."
Djokovic had previously explained how he turned down a bribe made to him in 2006, when he was offered over £140,000 to lose a first-round match in St Petersburg.
