Leryn Franco a treat for Brisbane tennis fans?

BRISBANE tennis fans may glimpse Novak Djokovic's glamour girlfriend Leryn Franco when the Serb takes to the court at the Brisbane International.

"A lot of these guys do travel with their girlfriends through to the Australian Open, so I guess there is every chance she could be here," said the tournament's director, Steve Ayles. "But I couldn't say for sure."

I can't believe this 'cheap' claims comes from the Brisbane tournament director. I mean Djokovic himself already denied the rumour at the recent U.S Open.

Another event's big drawcard, Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will be attending the Brisbane International too.

Ayles also confirmed that Tsonga, is desperate to check out Queensland's deep-sea fishing.

"He does love to fish so we're trying to organise a trip for him."

In the meanwhile here are some latest pictures of Djokovic at a welcoming evening at Bratislava, before the start of the Davis Cup match between Serbia and Slovakia. He was seen dancing with Slovakian singer Sisa Sklovska.

Updated: And here are more photos of Djokovic and his Serbian teammates and the Slovakian team.

Novak Djokovic leads the Serbian team.

Serbian tennis player Janko Tipsarevic is pictured at the press conference at the end of
the draw for of the Davis Cup World Group.

The Serbian tennis team (Left to right) Novak Djokovic, Bogdan Obradovic,
Janko Tipsarevic, and Viktor Troicki.

(Left to right) Slovakia tennis team members Dominik Hrbaty, Lukas Lacko, and Milos Mecir, and Serbian tennis team players Bogdan Obradovic, Novak Djokovic, Janko Tipsarevic, Viktor Troicki, and Nenad Zimonjic.

Tennis players Dominik Hrbaty of Slovakia and Novak Djokovic of Serbia.

(Via couriermail.com.au, Images via Yahoo! Sport)

Novak Djokovic denies dating Leryn Franco

Everyone is talking about Novak Djokovic so-called new love interest, Leryn Franco. And we're hoping to see her photos at the U.S. Open. Did she really attend the Grand Slam?

But guys, there are no such photos surface in tennis forums or websites. So, I'm would say that it's just all rumours. Perhaps there's something on between them at the Beijing's Olympic Village but that's it.

Djokovic himself brushed aside the romance rumours. Djokovic who has just defeated US qualifier Robert Kendrick 7-6 (10-8), 6-4, 6-4 will be booking a date with Croatian Marin Cilic in the third round. And the Serbian star says that's the only sort of date on his mind.

“I've heard this has been the main subject in the papers and they even showed it on the TV two days ago when I played my first match,'' Djokovic said.

“I'm denying this and I'm saying we don't have a romance like people call it already. I even heard she's here so it's kind of strange because I would be the first to know probably."

“The papers are trying to make another scandal of it. Another romance. This is part of my life and I have to accept it like this. “We know each other. That's true. We met and then she came to watch my matches. But there is nothing more than friendship.''

Despite the internet gossis Djokovic tries to ignore such things to focus on his tennis.

“You try not to pay too much attention because media can make you a star and bring you down in a day,'' Djokovic. “I accept it's part of my life. I have to be careful what I say and get used to it.''

Well said, Djokovic. I believe at this moment he is more interested to win another Grand Slam than a trophy girldfriend.

(Via Fox Sports, Image by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic & Leryn Franco: A Perfect Match or Dangerous Distraction?

Suddenly Leryn Franco has become the hottest girl on the internet.

Paraguayan javelin thrower Leryn Franco might have placed 51st overall in a field of 52 competitors in her event at the Beijing Olympics, but she has definitely won the heart of Serbian tennis star and world no. 3 Novak Djokovic.

Leryn, 26, and Djokovic, 21, were seen walking around hand in hand in the Olympic village, leaving no doubt the duo are in love.

“Djokovic looks to his new partner as if she were a trophy,” an Argentine athlete told La Nacion newspaper. “Is it official? Yes, of course. They go hand in hand everywhere,” he added.

Leryn and Djokovic was also seen in a restaurant near the Olympic village where athletes reside during the Games.

Leryn is a part-time model and bikini contestant and has appeared in a sexy nude photos 2007 calendar.

"Modeling is a way for me to continue with my sport," Franco said. "The hours are flexible, and you can earn good money through photographic modeling and the catwalk."

Hmm... that reminds us of Maria Sharapova, isn't it?

Despite her performance at the Olympics, it won't low down her career at all. In fact, the much-talked about romance helps boost her career.

The question now is, with all the press constantly bringing up his dating situation, will Leryn distract Djokovic at U.S. Open? We will see.

(Images via Zimbio)