Novak Djokovic He continues to get involved in the current edition of the Australian Open in which he defends the champion crown.
The Serbian despite reaching 30 consecutive victories in the tournament, of which 25 belong to the night sessiondoes not quite feel comfortable in a habitat that since 2008 has been like a second home.
Of the last 16 editions, it has decided 10 in its favor. Alexei Popyrinthe 43rd in the ATP ranking, made the packed stands of the Rod Laver Arena vibrate this Wednesday before kneeling for 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(4) y 6-3.
Djokovic had a fight with Alexei and also with a fan sitting in one of the backs who did not stop shouting at him during the duel. The story ended with the tennis player addressing him these words: “If you are so brave, come here and tell me to my face.”
The local tennis player lost the first set, but did not give up. Pushed by his compatriots and by a huge serve, the result of his 1.96 meters, signed the tables. Djokovic repeated the script of the first day with the Croatian Dino Prizmic.
For two sets he has been better than me
In the second round he did the most difficult thing: he recovered the break from a disadvantage at 5-3 When he served to tie it at five, he delivered his serve again.
Novak was also playing with fire in the third act. Popyrin had a 5-4 and 0-40 to get ahead in the result and then a fourth set option.
Etcheverry, seeded
Awaiting the champion of 24 majors in the third round on Friday is Tomás Martín Etcheverry (30), Gael Monfils’ executioner, 6-4, 6-4 and 6-4. The Argentine is the first seed on the ‘Nole’ route.
2024-01-17 12:58:58
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