Serbian, Bosnian Fans Clash After Australian Open Match

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Violence again boiled over at the Australian Open on Friday when dozens of Serbian and Bosnian fans fought after the match between Novak Djokovic and Amer Delic.

Police arrested two men and ejected another 30 people from the grounds after the rival supporters began throwing chairs and trading punches and kicks.

One woman was knocked out after being hit on the head by a chair although police later said she had not been seriously injured.

The fighting began in a garden outside the main centre court arena then flared up again outside Melbourne Park.

Inspector Chris Duthie told reporters two men had been charged with riotous behaviour and discharging a missile while another man had been fined on the spot.

"The matter was dealt with very quickly and effectively by the police and we expect no more problems," Duthie said.

"We have a very effective police presence here. You can't stop everything happening but we will make sure this sort of thing doesn't happen (again)."

The Australian Open, which was dubbed as the 'Happy Slam' by Roger Federer, has been marred by a series of violent clashes since 150 Croat and Serb fans engaged in a wild brawl two years