Novak Djokovic

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Novak Djokovic Defeats Alex de Minaur At Australian Open | ATP ... (ATP Tour)

Novak Djokovic reached the quarter-finals at the Australian Open on Monday when he defeated Australian Alex de Minaur.

[Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview), equalling his longest streak of victories at the hard-court major. [Novak Djokovic](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/novak-djokovic/d643/overview)’s fitness throughout the first week of the [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview). 24 De Minaur was aiming to reach the quarter-finals in Melbourne for the first time, having dropped just one set en route to the fourth round. The Serbian has produced his best tennis at Melbourne Park throughout his career, lifting the Earlier this month, he won his 92nd tour-level crown at an ATP 250 in Adelaide. After winning the opener, the fourth seed continued to time the ball well. 1 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings if he wins the title. Things can change in a matter of moments, matter of points. 1 moved freely to dispatch the Australian 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 and reach the quarter-finals in Melbourne. After breaking serve in the first set, I started feeling more free and more loose to hit through the ball and be more aggressive. "I really wanted to win in straight sets," Djokovic said. In a dominant display, the former World No.

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic blasts past De Minaur and into ... (The Guardian)

Novak Djokovic was at his ruthless best with a 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 victory over home favourite Alex de Minaur in the Australian Open.

“A week ago I didn’t really think about the title, I just thought about being in a good enough condition to play the next match until tonight. Rublev was asked by the on-court interviewer about the section of the draw he had inherited. The more he warmed into the match, the more freely he moved, the more he dominated. “When I’m free in my mind, this is what happens on the court like tonight,” he said. Early on, De Minaur attempted to impose himself in the exchanges, incessantly taking the ball on the rise and trying to dictate. De Minaur had arrived against arguably the best player in the world with ideal preparation.

Despite Hamstring Issue, It Will Take A 'Herculean Performance' To ... (Forbes)

Despite a nagging hamstring issue, it will take a “Herculean performance” for someone to stop Novak Djokovic from winning his record-tying 22nd Grand Slam ...

As a result, he won’t be permitted in the U.S. [deported on the eve of the tournament a year ago](https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamzagoria/2022/01/16/novak-djokovic-loses-visa-appeal-wont-defend-australian-open-title/) because he was not vaccinated against Covid-19. After breaking serve in the first set, I started feeling more free and more loose to hit through the ball and be more aggressive. “We’ve seen him dismantle players anyway,” he added. He also missed the U.S. He would get the winner between Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton, two of three Americans in the quarterfinals, Things can change in a matter of moments, matter of points. “I’m not really sure what’s going on. “I really wanted to win in straight sets," Djokovic said. 9 Holger Rune, who had been among the favorites to win the title. Djokovic will next face Russian No. 4 Djokovic dispatched No.

Novak Djokovic takes Rafael Nadal dig after Australian Open injury ... (Daily Express)

Novak Djokovic has had the extent of his thigh problem questioned at the Australian Open.

"I mean, I always believe I can go all the way in terms of my tennis. “A week ago I didn't really think about the title, I just thought about being in a good enough condition to play the next match. Djokovic - who is into the quarter-final after Monday’s triumph - feels there is a difference between how his injuries are talked about compared to those of other stars.

Novak Djokovic eyes 10th Australian Open title after dismantling ... (The Independent)

The Serbian put hamstring troubles behind him to win 6-2 6-1 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena.

“Never being out of the United States, I knew it would be a struggle. I got on the plane with no expectations. I fought until the end.” “It’s not a roller coaster, it’s like they put a gun to your head,” said the 25-year-old. I’m really pleased with the way I moved today and the way I hit the ball.” A shell-shocked De Minaur said: “I think what I experienced today was probably Novak very close to his best, I would say.

Novak Djokovic defeats Alex De Minaur to reach Australian Open ... (North Wales Pioneer)

The nine-time champion cast aside worries about his fitness with a 6-2 6-1 6-2 victory.

“Never being out of the United States, I knew it would be a struggle. I fought until the end.” “It’s not a roller coaster, it’s like they put a gun to your head,” said the 25-year-old. I’m really pleased today with the way I moved today and the way I hit the ball.” A shell-shocked De Minaur said: “I think what I experienced today was probably Novak very close to his best, I would say. I kept my focus all the way through and played the best match of this year so far.”